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2014 OSEHRA Open Source Summit: Global Collaboration in Health IT
2014-09-03 - 2014-09-05    
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
OSEHRA is an alliance of corporations, agencies, and individuals dedicated to advancing the state of the art in open source electronic health record (EHR) systems [...]
Connected Health Summit
2014-09-04    
All Day
The inaugural Connected Health Summit: Engaging Consumers is the only event focused exclusively on the consumer-focused perspective of the fast-growing digital health/connected health market. The [...]
Health Impact MidWest
2014-09-08    
All Day
The HealthIMPACT Forum is where health system C-Suite Executives meet.  Designed by and for health system leaders like you, it provides an unmatched faculty of [...]
Simulation Summit 2014
2014-09-11    
All Day
Hilton Toronto Downtown | September 11 - 12, 2014 Meeting Location Hilton Toronto Downtown 145 Richmond Street West Toronto, Ontario, M5H 2L2, CANADA Tel: 416-869-3456 [...]
Webinar : EHR: Demand Results!
2014-09-11    
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
09/11/14 | 2:00 - 2:45 PM ET If you are using an EHR, you deserve the best solution for your money. You need to demand [...]
Healthcare Electronic Point of Service: Automating Your Front Office
2014-09-11    
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
09/11/14 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET Start capitalizing on customer convenience trends today! Today’s healthcare reimbursement models put a greater financial risk on healthcare [...]
e-Patient Connections 2014
2014-09-15    
All Day
e-Patient Connections 2014 Follow Us! @ePatCon2014 Join in the Conversation at #ePatCon The Internet, social media platforms and mobile health applications are enabling patients to take an [...]
Free Webinar - Don’t Be Denied: Avoiding Billing and Coding Errors
2014-09-16    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Tuesday, September 16, 2014 1:00 PM Eastern / 10:00 AM Pacific   Stopping the denial on an individual claim is just the first step. Smart [...]
Health 2.0 Fall Conference 2014
2014-09-21    
12:00 am
We’re back in Santa Clara on September 21-24, 2014 and once again bringing together the best and brightest speakers, newest product demos, and top networking opportunities for [...]
Healthcare Analytics Summit 14
2014-09-24    
All Day
Transforming Healthcare Through Analytics Join top executives and professionals from around the U.S. for a memorable educational summit on the incredibly pressing topic of Healthcare [...]
AHIMA 2014 Convention
2014-09-27    
All Day
As the most extensive exposition in the industry, the AHIMA Convention and Exhibit attracts decision makers and influencers in HIM and HIT. Last year in [...]
2014 Annual Clinical Coding Meeting
2014-09-27    
12:00 am
Event Type: Meeting HIM Domain: Coding Classification and Reimbursement Continuing Education Units Available: 10 Location: San Diego, CA Venue: San Diego Convention Center Faculty: TBD [...]
AHIP National Conferences on Medicare & Medicaid
2014-09-28    
All Day
Balancing your organization’s short- and long-term needs as you navigate the changes in the Medicare and Medicaid programs can be challenging. AHIP’s National Conferences on Medicare [...]
A Behavioral Health Collision At The EHR Intersection
2014-09-30    
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Date/Time Date(s) - 09/30/2014 2:00 pm Hear Why Many Organizations Are Changing EHRs In Order To Remain Competitive In The New Value-Based Health Care Environment [...]
Meaningful Use and The Rise of the Portals
2014-10-02    
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Meaningful Use and The Rise of the Portals: Best Practices in Patient Engagement Thu, Oct 2, 2014 10:30 PM - 11:15 PM IST Join Meaningful [...]
Events on 2014-09-04
Connected Health Summit
4 Sep 14
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Health Impact MidWest
8 Sep 14
Chicago
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e-Patient Connections 2014
15 Sep 14
New York
Events on 2014-09-21
Health 2.0 Fall Conference 2014
21 Sep 14
Santa Clara
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Healthcare Analytics Summit 14
24 Sep 14
Salt Lake City
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AHIMA 2014 Convention
27 Sep 14
San Diego
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Benefits of CBD Oil for Athletes

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Benefits of CBD Oil for Athletes

It has been said for a long time that there are medicinal benefits to using marijuana. Many people would rather relax after work by smoking cannabis than drinking a glass of wine. But, there are many people who do not enjoy the act of smoking, and cannabis remains illegal in most states. So continue reading this article to find out what the important uses of Cannabidiol oil are.

Pain Relief

Many doctors prescribe cannabis to their patients going through severe pain for relief. But, did you know that it is the CBD component that is mostly responsible for the pain-relieving effects?
If you live on the west coast, you are probably able to conduct a search for weed delivery California the next time you are experiencing aches and pains. However, the rest of us can purchase CBD oil from our local CBD store in many different forms. You can buy actual oils and rub them on sore muscles, and there are even lotions to try.

Anxiety and Depression

Anxiety and depression are very common mental health disorders that many people experience in some part of their lives. Many Americans take prescription drugs to try to combat the symptoms of these disorders, but some are starting to turn to natural remedies like CBD oil.
CBD oil has been shown to reduce the effects of anxiety and depression and even help people sleep better at night. This oil has the ability to work along with the brain’s serotonin levels and regulate human moods and behaviors.

Acne Breakouts

Many people suffer from adult acne throughout their life. There are many beauty products that are said to improve skins oil levels and therefore reduce the amount of acne on top of the skin. Some people naturally have more bacteria and inflammation than others.
Due to CBD oil’s anti-inflammatory qualities, it is now proven to reduce acne breakouts and improve the appearance of the skin. CBD oil is also proven to reduce the production of oily secretion, sebum, in the skin. Therefore, diminishing the number of new acne outbreaks.

Heart Health

There have been studies conducted where healthy men are given a dose of CBD oil and then the men are given a stress test. During these studies, it has been conducted that the men experienced a smaller blood pressure increase than would normally take place during the stress tests.
This has led experts to believe that CBD oil has positive effects on the heart and the body’s blood pressure levels. It has been known to reduce resting blood pressure and is, therefore, a natural remedy to improve heart health and high blood pressure. This may be due to CBD oil’s high levels of antioxidants and stress-reducing properties.

Cancer-Related Symptoms

When people are diagnosed with cancer, and even after starting treatment, they may experience severe symptoms. This can include nausea, vomiting, and body aches and pains. This can make life unbearable and very distressing.
There are medications that are said to improve these symptoms, but many are not effective for everyone. CBD oil is said to help appetite and nausea. It can also relieve pain due to its anti-inflammatory components. It is even starting to be believed that CBD oil contains anticancer effects. If you are going through cancer treatment, CBD oil is worth a try to relieve your symptoms.

Neuroprotective Properties

There is research that has been conducted and is causing scientists to believe that CBD can act on the brain system to provide many benefits to people suffering from neurological disorders. There are promising results from studies completed that say there are benefits of CBD oil for epilepsy and multiple sclerosis patients.
There is an oral spray called Sativex, that has been proven to be effective in reducing muscle spasticity in people with multiple sclerosis. The seizures experienced by epilepsy patients have been proven to be reduced with CBD oil use. Other studies have seen a reduction of seizures in children who may have Dravet syndrome.