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This 2019 systematic review looked at human studies of medicinal cannabis and cannabis-derived isolates for major psychiatric disorders. The authors found that the evidence is very new and limited, so it is too early to recommend cannabis medicines for psychiatric conditions. Some small or isolated studies suggest benefits for a…
This paper reviewed 20 peer-reviewed studies on brainwave entrainment (BWE). BWE uses rhythmic sounds or flashes of light to change brainwave frequencies. The review found that BWE appears to help with thinking problems, stress and anxiety, pain, headaches or migraines, mood and behavior issues, and premenstrual syndrome. The authors say…
