{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-tags-template-js","path":"/tag/moonman's-mistress/","result":{"data":{"allArticle":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Article_2568-markdown","title":"Feeling the Burn With MoonMan's Mistress","slug":"feeling-the-burn-with-moonmans-mistress","content":"Last Sunday, 30 pro-cannabis fitness enthusiasts, including a couple of HelloMD staffers, joined [Moonman's Mistress](https://www.hellomd.com/biz/56f3650f7bedba000c000019/moonmans-mistress/our-story)—maker of healthy, whole-food marijuana edibles—for its second Burn and Baked boot camp-style event. Held at [Hit Fit SF](http://hitfitsf.com/mission/) in San Francisco's Mission district, the nearly hour-long, high-intensity workout exemplified the company's focus on fitness, nutrition and education.\r\n\r\nMoonman's Mistress co-founder Jamel Ramiro, who's also a personal trainer, started the session off by explaining Moonman's goal to destigmatize cannabis consumption and dispel the myth of the couch-potato stoner with these kinds of events, which integrate cannabis into a healthy, active lifestyle. \"Cannabis can help you with your workouts, with inflammation, or if you're just looking for a better quality of life,\" Jamel said. \"It can give you freedom so you can live better and move better.\"\r\n\r\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\r\n\r\nFollowing his brief informational-cum-inspirational introduction, Jamel then led the group through a short warmup, followed by a series of exercises that included burpees, jumping jacks, lunges, squats and more. Folks were clearly having a good time—there were smiles all around with plenty of whooping and hollering heard over the high-energy music.\r\n\r\n![HelloMD at Burn and Baked](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/articles-5a7493daf24d1300077ccb2a-5b57374f-c1c2-4992-a83d-d86947001757/original.jpg)\r\n\r\nBut don't take my word for it. Here's what attendees—which included weekend warriors, firefighters, personal trainers and folks living with Parkinson's disease—had to say about the Moonman's Mistress event, its mission, and consuming cannabis for sports performance and recovery:\r\n\r\n**Jessica H.:**\r\n\"[Burn and Baked] was a great workout. Super tough and really fun. … I think the Moonman mentality is really cool because there's [this idea of the] lazy stoner, but a lot of people like to smoke or use edibles or CBD to relieve anxiety or a whole host of other things _and_ they can be active. It doesn't necessarily have to be separate. It's cool that there are companies promoting that.\"\r\n\r\n**Keith Lucitt:**\r\n\"The social theory is that you're a lazy stoner. Trying cannabis in my 20s, I was like, well, I don't have that same reaction. I like to get up and do stuff. Sativa fires me up. I'm a certified personal trainer [and] an outdoor enthusiast. I use cannabis medicinally, for recovery and for fuel. With the use of the cannabis plant, I've had tremendous anti-inflammatory benefits. \r\n\r\nI believe in fueling the body with quality ingredients from Mother Nature. One of the biggest things that I really enjoy is the quality of ingredients that goes into the Moonman's Mistress products. In their Solar Flare cookies, they put in cinnamon to help regulate your blood pressure, pumpkin seeds for your skin and hair—they're a great way to take care of the body, and you feel better after you eat them.\"\r\n\r\nRELATED: [HEAL YOUR BODY WITH FOOD & CANNABIS](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/57d303eda18c34000b895b56/heal-your-body-with-food-and-cannabis)\r\n\r\n**Carrie Krane:**\r\n\"I was smiling for the entirety of the intense workout.  Liz [Rudner] and Jamel of MoonMan's Mistress live their mission to educate on the importance of fitness and nutrition, incorporating cannabis into _healthy_ foods. I loved the CBD edible after my workout. It filled me up with good fats and proteins, and I'm guessing I won't be as sore tomorrow.\"\r\n\r\n![Cannabis as part of a healthy lifestyle](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/articles-5a7493daf24d1300077ccb2a-ef2d96d9-4b38-43b9-8c5d-ea0008bd2a2a/original.jpg)\r\n\r\n**Kevin Krejci:**\r\n\"I loved it. I went to the last Burn and Baked event. It was such a great workout; I ate a Moonman's Mistress CBD cookie afterwards and went to work and had one of my most productive days. And I slept great that night. \r\n\r\nI've always been one to try different things without jumping off a bridge. Even before my Parkinson's disease diagnosis, I've always looked for ways to track [my vitals] better. I just feel like—just try it and see what happens. So, I'm kind of experimenting still. I just find in general that [after eating a Moonman's Mistress CBD cookie], I relax a lot better in the evening, sleep better.\"\r\n\r\n**Kevin Kwok:**\r\n\"A few years ago, there was really nothing for Parkinson's [disease]. I think Kevin [Krejci] and I represent a group of folks who say, we're going to fight back. I feel great 10 years into Parkinson's. You exercise and you come back rejuvenated, so it feeds on itself. It all stems from the ability to get up and move. \r\n\r\nFor us, exercise is medicine. The ability to move, to do high-intensity workouts. … One of the things with Parkinson's, it's not just a movement disorder; it's also a psychological disorder. It comes with fatigue, apathy, depression. And you just have to bust out of that. For me, the ability to sleep well and removing the apathy so you can show up and then move with freedom, this is all part of our daily medication. And so, something [like Moonman's Mistress] that helps us get back out here and move is sacred.\"\r\n\r\nRELATED: [6 STRENGTHENING MOVES FOR PARKINSON'S DISEASE PATIENTS](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5a5f84c48425e40008273a2a/6-strengthening-moves-for-parkinsons-disease-patients)\r\n\r\n**Hank Frost:**\r\n\"As an athlete, professional boxer and personal trainer, my body goes through a lot of stress, so I've got to get that recovery. Recovery is key. I was kinda iffy about [cannabis], but I tried the [Moonman's Mistress CBD] product and felt a difference. I use CBD instead of taking ibuprofen or aspirin. It really helps with the pain and inflammation, and also sleep too. I love my sleep. That's how your body repairs and recharges. And then you're good for the next day.\"\r\n\r\n![Burn and baked goody bag](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/articles-5a7493daf24d1300077ccb2a-2bfab4e1-bbc4-442e-84a7-841db2083d76/original.jpg)\r\n\r\nIn the spirit of helping attendees repair and recharge post-workout, Moonman's Mistress handed out goody bags containing its CBD star cluster superfood cookies; superfood trail-mix cookies from [BellyWell Kitchen](http://bellywellkitchen.com/)—Liz and Jamel's non-cannabis, paleo baking company; Loki CBD pain salve and Dirt Ninja CBD capsules.\r\n\r\nJamel, who hopes to run a few more Burn and Baked events this year with the next one targeted for spring in L.A., says that Moonman's Mistress is all about health and wellness: \"We live it. We breathe it. This is our lifestyle. … We continue to advocate for patients and for responsible [cannabis] consumers looking for health benefits.\"\r\n\r\nMain photo credit: Mike Rosati\r\n\r\nIf you're new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) post. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's easy, private and 100% online.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3605442176870748,"src":"/static/f6a623727be358ae16efbb65cb6d77ae/14b42/1f341839dbd74d3a93e139cdfaa5666b.jpg","srcSet":"/static/f6a623727be358ae16efbb65cb6d77ae/f836f/1f341839dbd74d3a93e139cdfaa5666b.jpg 200w,\n/static/f6a623727be358ae16efbb65cb6d77ae/2244e/1f341839dbd74d3a93e139cdfaa5666b.jpg 400w,\n/static/f6a623727be358ae16efbb65cb6d77ae/14b42/1f341839dbd74d3a93e139cdfaa5666b.jpg 800w,\n/static/f6a623727be358ae16efbb65cb6d77ae/633a0/1f341839dbd74d3a93e139cdfaa5666b.jpg 913w","srcWebp":"/static/f6a623727be358ae16efbb65cb6d77ae/58556/1f341839dbd74d3a93e139cdfaa5666b.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/f6a623727be358ae16efbb65cb6d77ae/61e93/1f341839dbd74d3a93e139cdfaa5666b.webp 200w,\n/static/f6a623727be358ae16efbb65cb6d77ae/1f5c5/1f341839dbd74d3a93e139cdfaa5666b.webp 400w,\n/static/f6a623727be358ae16efbb65cb6d77ae/58556/1f341839dbd74d3a93e139cdfaa5666b.webp 800w,\n/static/f6a623727be358ae16efbb65cb6d77ae/fe727/1f341839dbd74d3a93e139cdfaa5666b.webp 913w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2536-markdown","title":"5 Marijuana Products to Ease Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease ","slug":"5-marijuana-products-to-ease-symptoms-of-parkinsons-disease","content":"Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that occurs when parts of the brain stop making dopamine, a neurotransmitter that regulates mood, behavior, sleep and cognition. Patients usually have a hard time controlling movement—tremors and limb rigidity are the most visible symptoms of this disease, but because dopamine regulates many facets of behavior, less visible symptoms like depression, anxiety and difficulty thinking are also common. \n\nThere’s no cure for Parkinson’s disease, and traditional management methods involve surgery and medications to both relieve symptoms and supply the body with dopamine. In addition to these methods, some patients are now using marijuana to help manage their symptoms. Based on interviews with patients and those who work with them, we’ve compiled some of the best cannabis products for Parkinson’s disease. \n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\n### 1. MoonMan’s Mistress Edibles\n\n![MoonMan's Mistress Marijuana Edibles](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/articles-5a68cddb8425e40008273a3a-41572874-e770-400b-bcc6-d2e3ddbb1dce/original.png)\n\n* **Available in:** California \n* **Best used for:** Day or night time  \n\nMoonMan’s Mistress was founded by [Liz Rudner](https://www.hellomd.com/people/57aa64a72bf1bd000ba8922e/lizrudner), a holistic nutrition expert and [Jamel Ramiro](https://www.hellomd.com/people/57aa65444059f8000b62a8f7/jamel), a personal trainer who specializes in movement. “We really see ourselves as a health and wellness brand that just happens to be in the cannabis space,” Liz explains. The duo’s nutrient-dense, paleocentric edibles are a good fit for Parkinson’s patients who often suffer from malabsorption, she adds.  \n\nLiz works closely with Parkinson’s disease patients, helping them hone in on “the rhythm of their body,” while Jamel devises workouts that help them improve their balance and core stability. Their clients use their cookies to relieve pain, help them sleep and as a part of a healthy diet to reduce inflammation. Some favorites include their Cosmic Cacao Peppermint Cookie and CBD-rich [Chocolate Chip Solar Flare Cookie](https://moonmansmistress.com/store/solar-flare-chocolate-chip/), though Liz says that each of her clients has different preferences and needs.  \n\nRELATED: [HOW PARKINSON’S DISEASE AFFECTS THE ENDOCANNABINOID SYSTEM](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5a2f25ba100a820006562ebe/how-parkinsons-disease-affects-the-endocannabinoid-system)\n\n### 2. Mary’s Medicinals Transdermal Patch\n\n![Mary's Medicinals Transdermal Cannabis Patch](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/articles-5a68cddb8425e40008273a3a-9ae3dfdf-339a-461d-92b8-dd5668415f4d/original.png)\n\n* **Available in:** Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Nevada, Oregon, Vermont, Washington  \n* **Best used for:** Day or night time  \n* **Similar products:** [Siva Hemp Patch], [Pure Ratios](https://www.hellomd.com/products/58e416c95b0b9a14174f2c42/1-1-cbd-thc-cannabis-based-patch)\n\nTransdermal patches are a discreet option for pain relief—they release small amounts of medication into the bloodstream over a long period of time. “Transdermal patches differ from topical creams in that the medicine goes through all seven epidermal layers of skin and enters directly into the bloodstream. Transdermal patches deliver systematic rather than localized relief,” says a Mary’s Medicinals representative. \n\n[Mary’s Medicinals](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/563d168959fa6800080000c9/cannabis-transdermal-patches-easy-to-use-and-effective-for-pain) offers a variety of patches in CBD, THC, CBN, THCA and CBD-THC combinations. Patches, which can be worn as you go about your day, don’t normally impart any kind of high, even if the patch has THC. However, everyone is different so if you’re sensitive to THC, it might be a good idea to do a test run at home, use THC patches at night, or stick with a CBD- or THCA-only patch. \n\n### 3. Wellness Cannabis Tincture\n\n![Rosette Wellness Tincture](\nhttps://hellomd-development.imgix.net/product-image-4dbe5c4b-461c-490a-a582-bd0d701e6c1e/original.jpg?auto=compress&bg=ffffff&dpr=2&fit=fill&h=245&q=100&w=345)\n\n* **Available in:** California\n* **Best used for:** Day time\n* **Similar products:** Emerald Alchemy THCA tincture, Alta California Botanicals Pain Relief Tincture\n\nThis tincture blends THCA and CBDA, acids high in antioxidants and terpene content. The key ingredient here is THCA, often overshadowed by CBD and THC. THCA has shown great medicinal promise in lab research. It’s known to have anti-inflammatory properties and help with nausea. In a study involving mice cells, THCA protected brain cells that make dopamine from [neurotoxins](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22571976)—a finding that’s good news for Parkinson’s patients, although more research needs to be done.\n\nTHCA is usually found in raw cannabis leaves. However, Rosette makes a tincture with the phytocannabinoid. THCA will not cause consumners to feel high like THC can, so this is a good option for daytime use. Jan Lavelle, a Parkinson’s patient who consumes THCA advises to take a dropperful three times a day, saying that it takes a while to build up in your system—in other words, you may not feel the effects right away. “You really have to commit to it,” she says.  \n\n### 4. Care By Design Sublingual Drops and Sprays\n\n![Care by Design Sublingual Marijuana Products](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/articles-5a68cddb8425e40008273a3a-7a2184b2-2a83-4406-8de5-f1d5f0412cd3/original.png)\n\n* **Available in:** California\n* **Best used for:** Day time \n* **Similar products:** PharmaCannis Cultivation Tinctures (available in New York) \n\nWith a variety of consumption options and a good selection of CBD-to-THC ratios, [Care By Design](https://www.hellomd.com/biz/585b1fa58b61a100115fa333/care-by-design) products are a great option for the cannabis newbie. Users can experiment with different tinctures, sprays and ratios to see what suits their needs. \n\nJan, who uses these products, suggests that folks with Parkinson’s disease looking to try CBD start with three ratios: 18:1, 8:1, and 4:1. She advises new users to start with the highest CBD-to-THC ratio for three days and to move to the next highest, if they don’t feel anything. Jan herself does three, half-dropperfuls a day of an 8:1 ratio. Like THCA, CBD takes a while to build up in your system—Jan says it took about a month before she noticed any effects. \n\n### 5. Sweet Releaf Extra Strength Body Butter\n\n![Sweet ReLeaf Cannabis Body Butter](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/articles-5a68cddb8425e40008273a3a-1a4f9f9e-43b2-4c8e-8584-df7fc33dfa3e/original.png)\n\n* **Available in:** California\n* **Best used for:** Day or night time \n* **Similar products:** Aunt Zelda’s Organic Coconut Topical, HerbaBuena Body Balm\n\nSalves are different from transdermal patches—they don’t get into the bloodstream, so they don’t typically have psychoactive effects, even if they have THC. This salve from Sweet Releaf is a great option for chronic pain and muscle cramps often experienced by those with Parkinson’s disease, plus it can be used any time of day. \n\nMany of the products listed are only available in California, although we do our best to mention similar products that might be available in other locations. Are you a Parkinson’s patient who uses cannabis for symptom relief? If so, let the HelloMD community know what you use in the comments section below.   \n\nPhoto credit: [Jared Sluyter](https://unsplash.com/@jaredsluyter)\n\nIf you’re new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) post. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's easy, private and 100% online.  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Folks with this progressive disease can experience muscle rigidity, tremors and stiffness in the trunk, arms and legs. That said, according to research published in _Movement Disorders_, “[exercise programs may be an effective strategy to delay or reverse functional decline for people with Parkinson’s disease](http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/mds.21922/full).” \r\n\r\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\r\n\r\nPersonal trainer [Jamel Ramiro](https://www.hellomd.com/people/57aa65444059f8000b62a8f7/jamel), who’s also the co-founder of California-based [Moonman’s Mistress](https://www.hellomd.com/biz/56f3650f7bedba000c000019/moonmans-mistress), which creates healthy paleo-centric cannabis edibles, has found regular exercise—along with plenty of sleep and a nutrient-rich diet—has helped improve the quality of life for the clients he works with who have Parkinson’s disease. \r\n\r\nRELATED: [A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO LIVING WITH PARKINSON’S DISEASE](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5a3c033a100a820006562f35/a-holistic-approach-to-living-with-parkinsons-disease)\r\n\r\nFollowing are six moves that Jamel regularly incorporates into his sessions with Parkinson’s patients demonstrating a higher level of mobility. Most of the moves include progressions to suit different levels of strength—Jamel encourages Parkinson’s patients to further modify any move to match their level of fitness. \r\n\r\nThe exercises focus on building core strength and improving stability, coordination and balance. Have a look at our how-to video featuring Jamel as he takes two folks, Kevin and Jerry, both living with the disease, through each of the moves.\r\n\r\n### 6 Moves to Help Improve Core & Balance in Parkinson’s Disease Patients\r\n\r\n`embed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAT4KHFBbVE?t=22s`\r\n\r\nStart with a warm-up that includes dynamic stretching to help warm up the core and open up the joints—specifically, the ankles, knees, hips and shoulders.\r\n\r\n### 1. Plank\r\n\r\nGet into a push-up position, feet hip-width apart and hands about shoulder-width apart. Keep your abs engaged and glutes firing—looking down, but with chin off the chest; head, neck and shoulders in line. Hold this position for 15–30 seconds (depending on your ability) and then slowly lower your body to the ground. Push yourself back up and repeat 2 more times for a total of 3 reps.\r\n\r\n**Progression:** With a partner, get into a push-up position a couple of feet apart, facing each other. Tap opposite hands—playing “patty cakes”—alternating on each side for a total of 5 taps with each hand. Keep hips square towards the ground and prevent your body from twisting as you tap hands. Repeat 2 more times, resting in between, for a total of 3 sets.\r\n\r\n**Modification:** If full push-up is too challenging, try this move with your knees on the ground.\r\n\r\n**Purpose:** Build core stability and strength.\r\n\r\n### 2. Farmer’s Carry\r\n\r\nWith your body aligned and neck relaxed, hold one heavy kettlebell (or a dumbbell) at your side. Maintain good posture, keeping a stable spine and shoulders away from ears. Walk 20 steps forward, turn and walk 20 steps back. Repeat on the other side.\r\n\r\n**Progression:** Hold one kettlebell directly over your shoulder in the overhead position, keeping your other arm by your side. Walk 20 steps forward, turn and walk 20 steps back. Switch sides. Repeat for a total of 2 sets.\r\n\r\n**Advanced Progression:** Keeping body aligned, hold kettlebells (or dumbbells) in both hands overhead, walk 20 steps forward and back. Repeat for a total of 2 sets.\r\n\r\n**Purpose:** Improve posture and balance; build core stability; promote strong, fluid bipedal locomotion. \r\n\r\n### 3. Standing Single-Leg Raises\r\n\r\nWhile standing with a stable spine and shoulders down and back, raise your arms out by your sides, then lift one leg off the floor in front of you to a 90-degree angle. Lower your leg slowly to the floor and repeat for a total of 10 times while bracing your core. Switch sides and do 10 reps with the other leg, trying to maintain balance and stability.\r\n\r\n**Progression:** Hold a dumbbell in each hand and do a bicep curl each time you raise and lower your leg according to the basic description above. Do this 10 times with each leg. \r\n\r\n**Advanced Progression:**  Hold a dumbbell in each hand and do 10 bicep curls while holding your leg in the 90-degree position, maintaining balance and stability. Repeat on the other side.\r\n\r\n**Purpose:** Improve balance; strengthen core and upper body.\r\n\r\n### 4. Superman\r\n\r\n**Kneeling Superman:** While maintaining a neutral spine, kneel on all fours with your hands under your shoulders and your knees under your hips. Reach your right arm forward and your left leg back, keeping your core tight and a straight line from head to toe. Keep hips square towards the ground and prevent your body from twisting as you lengthen. Lower your arm and leg and repeat on the other side. Do this on each side 5 times.\r\n\r\n**Progression—Superman:** Lie face down, neck relaxed, on your stomach with arms and legs fully extended. Lift your arms and legs up towards the ceiling, as if you’re flying, opening up your chest (lifting it off the ground) and arching your back while keeping your torso on the ground. Hold for a few seconds and slowly lower back down. Repeat for a total of 10 reps.\r\n\r\n**Purpose:** Build and strengthen core and spinal stability.\r\n\r\n### 5. Agility Ladder Drills\r\n\r\n**Hopscotch In-Out Drill:** Stand with feet hip-width apart at the bottom of the ladder. Hop into the first square with both feet, then hop out with both feet on the outside of the second square. Hop back into the third square with both feet, then hop out with both feet on the outside of the fourth square. Repeat this pattern until you reach the end of the ladder.\r\n\r\n**Toe-Tap Drill:** Stand to the left side of the first square, feet at a 90-degree angle to the length of the ladder. Tap the toes of your left foot into the first square and return it back to the outside of the ladder, then quickly tap your right toes into the first square and return your foot back. Continue down the side of the ladder, tapping first your left, then your right toes into each square in quick succession.\r\n\r\n**In-In Out-Out Drill**: Stand with feet hip-width apart at the bottom of the ladder. Step into the first square with your left foot and immediately follow with your right foot. Step back out of the square with your left foot and follow with your right foot. Repeat this pattern, advancing to the second, third and fourth squares, until you reach the end of the ladder.\r\n\r\nDo all 3 drills once as fast _and_ as accurately as possible, with a short rest in between each.\r\n\r\n**Purpose:** Improve coordination and balance; promote cardiovascular endurance.\r\n \r\n### 6. Surrenders\r\n\r\nOn a soft surface, start in a kneeling position and raise your arms out by your sides. Lift your right foot up and plant it in front of you, then bring your left foot forward to stand up, pressing through your heels. Bring your left knee down followed by your right knee so that you’re kneeling, making sure to keep your chest up, torso and pelvis aligned. Start the next rep by leading with your left foot, then following with your right. Complete 3 sets of 10 reps.\r\n\r\n**Progression:** Holding a dumbbell in each hand overhead, complete the basic exercise as described above. Complete 3 sets of 10 reps.\r\n\r\n**Purpose:** Focus on deceleration of the lunge to improve balance and build core stability and strength.\r\n\r\nAs with any fitness program, finish off with a cool-down that includes stretching all of the main muscle groups.\r\n\r\n“To move well is to live well,” says Jamel. Certainly, the research supports this—as does anecdotal evidence pointing to Parkinson’s patients who’ve managed to slow the disease’s progression through moving, eating and sleeping well.\r\n\r\nIf you’re new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) post. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's easy, private and 100% online. 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