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Arthritis Patients Report Improvement After CBD Therapy

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16
May

According to the Global RA Network, roughly 350 million people around the globe currently suffer from some form of arthritis, making it one of the most common health conditions found around the world. Arthritis is the number one chronic disease in North America that results in a disability. Women are more likely to develop arthritis than […]

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Rare Cannabinoid is Impressing People With Weight Loss Potential

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09
May

THCV is quickly gaining notoriety for its potential as an appetite suppressant, which could revolutionize how Americans view cannabis. Like most cannabinoids, more research isn’t just needed — it’s required. However, if early indications are correct, this hemp-derived cannabinoid may be the key to the long-overdue normalization of cannabis in the United States.  What is […]

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Cannabis Manages Myofascial Pelvic Pain

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08
May

Myofascial pelvic pain syndrome is a health condition involving pelvic pain that is often described by sufferers as ‘short, tight, tender pelvic floor muscles that can include palpable nodules or trigger points.’ While it’s unclear how many people around the globe suffer from the condition, it is estimated that 22% to 94% of cases of chronic pelvic […]

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UK Study Fails to Identify Cannabis as a Risk Factor for Psychosis

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03
May

Cannabis opponents and mainstream media outlets have claimed for many years that cannabis is bad for human brains. As part of their claim, opponents often suggest that cannabis use causes psychosis. Psychosis is a serious mental health condition that is always worthy of research and thoughtful discussion, which is why public health strategies should be […]

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Terpenes Enhance THC’s Ability to Interact With Endogenous Receptor

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02
May

For many years very little was known about cannabis terpenes. Terpenes are the compounds contained in the cannabis plant that gives it its smell. Scientists currently estimate that the cannabis plant contains over 150 different terpenes, with different genetics containing different ratios of terpene levels. An example of a cannabis terpene is pinene, which is one of […]

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What to Know Before Buying CBD

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28
Apr

Inflammation causes backaches, menstrual cramps, swollen joints, and many other ailments. That’s why nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen are among the most commonly used drugs in the world. If you’re trying to move away from reliance on NSAIDs, cannabidiol (CBD) can be an effective alternative. Before jumping aboard the CBD train, there are a […]

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Did Biden’s Medical Cannabis Research Act Help Anything?

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26
Apr

A new year encourages hope and reflection, both of which are useful in evaluating existing cannabis policies at the federal level and what may be expected in the coming months. Significantly, while the industry suffered a loss in the unsuccessful efforts to include the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act in the National Defense […]

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Chronic Pain Patients Report Improvements in New UK Study

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20
Apr

A fairly sizable study was recently concluded in the United Kingdom involving cannabis, chronic pain, quality of life, and opioid use. The study revolved around multiple cannabis products, which is not always the case with cannabis studies. Below is more information about the scope of the study, and the findings, via a news release from NORML: […]

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U.S. Congress Passes New Bill Expanding Cannabis Research

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09
Apr

In many ways the United States has historically served as ground zero for the war on cannabis. That changed recently when both chambers of the U.S. Congress passed a stand-alone cannabis bill. The U.S. is not the only country to prohibit cannabis at the national level, but decades ago it largely led the charge in […]

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What’s So Great About CBG, CBN, and Other Minor Cannabinoids?

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09
Apr

As technology and science around cannabis advances, new cannabinoids are entering the marketplace. Research is pinpointing what these compounds are capable of and the results are encouraging. From slowing the spread of cancer cells to treating acne or promoting sleep, each cannabinoid has unique medicinal qualities. Let’s take a closer look at what the research […]

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