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Crohn's Disease Cannabis Remission

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The use of cannabis to achieve full clinical remission from Crohn's disease, an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). An Israeli study showed that out of 21 patients, 10 achieved full remission using cannabis, with the plant's anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties addressing the autoimmune component of the disease.

Featured through Coltyn Turner's personal story - diagnosed at 11, given options of lymphoma-risk drugs, bowel resection surgery, or alternative treatments. Chose cannabis and achieved complete remission within two years. Charlotte's Web and Sanjay Gupta's 'Weed' documentary helped spread awareness.

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