Cannabis opponents do their best to try to lump cannabis smoke and tobacco smoke into the same category, and to be fair, it’s something that many people accept unless they have looked at the body of research on the topic. Anyone that has researched cannabis smoke versus tobacco smoke knows that they are not the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Canker sores are not a fun topic to discuss, however, they are even less fun to endure. Canker sores, also referred to as aphthous ulcers, are small, shallow sores that develop inside the mouth or at the base of the gums. According to the Mayo Clinic, “The precise cause of canker sores remains unclear, though researchers […]
When you hear the word “survivor,” what comes to mind? Perhaps it’s the memory of a traumatic event you overcame or a hardship you endured. For some, “survivor” harkens to the reality television series of the same name, in which contestants compete for a hefty cash prize. For cancer survivor and Survivor competitor Ethan Zohn, […]
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 […]