Anyone that has experienced a headache knows that it is no fun at all. A headache is a painful sensation in any part of a person’s head, with pain ranging from minor to severe. According to the Mayo Clinic, “Chemical activity in your brain, the nerves or blood vessels surrounding your skull, or the muscles of […]
The pharmaceutical industry knows quite well that key ingredients and medications are a waste if the body can’t absorb them. Likewise, manufacturers of cannabis or THC products should seriously consider why they are taking the time, effort, and money to make a great edible or drinkable product if the key ingredient is in a format […]
But what about those that can’t physically visit a dispensary? Thankfully, delivery services, while still in their infancy, are emerging. You can’t deliver marijuana legally in most states. But others, such as Arizona, Arkansas, California, and Colorado, allow it if you have a specific delivery or retail license. Delivery services accommodate those patients that can’t […]
Torn rotator cuffs. ACL and MCL tears. Shoulder separation. These are some of the most common injuries sustained on the football field. Pro players like former Detroit Lions wide receiver and 2021 NFL Hall of Fame inductee Calvin Johnson Jr. know these terms all too well. In his nine seasons in the top league of […]
A French researcher has concluded that both current and lifetime cannabis use are associated with lower blood pressure levels after assessing the relationship between cannabis use and blood pressure among a population-based cohort of over 91,000 subjects. The research findings were recently published in the journal Nature: Scientific Reports. The investigator reported: “In adjusted covariates models, […]
The cannabis plant may be able to help reduce Alzheimer’s-induced agitation according to a new study out of Italy. As of 2012, researchers estimated that as many as 24 million people globally were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and that the number of people diagnosed with the condition would double every 20 years for the foreseeable future. “Alzheimer […]
Global statisticians estimate that around 0.5-1% of the planet’s population has been diagnosed with some level of Tourette Syndrome, although the true diagnosis rate of people suffering from the condition could be larger due to gaps in identification and treatment in some parts of the globe. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, “Tourette […]
Some events are so monumental that people measure their lives by them. People remember where they were when humans landed on the moon. They remember where they were during the OJ Simpson high-speed chase, or when the Twin Towers fell. I do not remember where I was when I first learned about international cannabis scientist […]
Cannabis suppositories, perhaps an unexpected consumer packaged good, are quietly creeping onto dispensary shelves across North America. The power of cannabis suppositories has never been a secret among chronically ill patients, but for the general public, vaginal and/or rectal administration has remained too taboo or embarrassing to discuss openly. With roughly 50 million cannabis consumers […]
Zelira Has Developed a Technology to Make Consistent Cannabinoid-Based Oral Medications a Reality. One of the most exciting aspects of covering the cannabis industry is the exponentially increasing innovation within the sector. In the medical field, studies are consistently being conducted to validate anecdotal evidence of the benefits cannabinoids offer. Manufacturers of cannabis accessories are […]