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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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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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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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New Study Says Evidence Lacking in Cannabis ‘Hangover’ Claims

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08
Apr

When cannabis opponents speak out against cannabis they incorporate a variety of talking points, with some more ridiculous than others, such as the “cannabis hangover” claim. It seems some opponents will do or say just about anything to portray cannabis negatively. In an example of the hypocrisy that often accompanies anti-cannabis propaganda, very rarely do […]

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CBD More Effective Than Conventional Treatments at Treating Skin Ulcers

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07
Apr

Italian investigators assessed the efficacy of topical CBD oil compared to conventional medications in a group of scleroderma patients with digital ulcers (skin ulcers of the fingertips). Twenty-five patients were randomly selected to use CBD for one month; the other 20 received conventional therapy. Subjects in the CBD group experienced greater pain relief and wound healing than […]

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Cannabis Associated With Improvements In Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients

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06
Apr

Inflammatory bowel disease is an umbrella health term for two conditions – Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Both conditions are characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. It is still unknown exactly what causes inflammatory bowel disease, although it is tied in some way to a weakened immune system. Vitamins and supplements can help […]

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Fun Facts About Cannabis, Sex, and Valentine’s Day

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01
Apr

But is this is a case of shopper’s succumbing to clever marketing, or are more people celebrating with cannabis than ever before? Verano Holdings commissioned a study to find out. Wired Research conducted a survey among 961 nationally representative Americans over the age of 21 and found 61% planned to incorporate cannabis into their 2023 Valentine’s Day plans. […]

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