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Posts tagged with "cannabis research"
New Research Into Terpenes Could Change Medicine Forever
You’ll often hear people say cannabis science is in its infancy. While it’s true there is much more to learn about the plant, some regions of the world have been studying cannabis intensely for decades. The field of cannabis science was pioneered by Raphael Mechoulam in the 1960s. His research, based in Israel, laid the...
Cancer Patients “Improved Significantly” After Medical Cannabis Use
Cancer is absolutely one of the worst things on this planet. If you or a loved one has suffered from cancer then you know firsthand how awful it is. Scientists and doctors have worked countless hours over many decades to try to get to the bottom of what causes cancer in an attempt to try to prevent it, as well as working to determine...
Are More Potent Cannabis Strains on the Way?
Israeli researchers are able to increase the levels of all kinds of cannabinoids by introducing a plant-based virus to the grow cycle. The boogie man of the modern legalization movement is the oft-repeated statement that what is available today is “not your grandparents’ weed.” Namely that modern strains are “more potent”...
What Is the Motivation Behind Unregulated Cannabis Purchases?
Legal cannabis is spreading across the planet, and with it, purchasing freedoms for some consumers. Yet, the unregulated market still exists even where cannabis can be purchased legally. Researchers at the University of Waterloo in Ontario recently examined the factors that motivate a consumer or patient to purchase unregulated...
Powerful Motivators for Using Cannabinoids In Your Health Regimen
Cannabinoids have a range of health benefits from improved sleep quality to reduced joint pain. However, if you’re a first-time user of cannabis-derived products, you probably don’t know how to incorporate them into your current health regime. Not knowing how to use cannabinoids isn’t your fault. We all grew up with...
Colorful Flavonoids Make Cannabis More Therapeutic
Cannabis is brimming with fragrant, colorful, and therapeutic compounds ripe for exploration and extraction. Yet, innovators have barely scratched the surface in developing products that utilize the plant’s complete spectrum profile. While consumers are aware of major cannabinoids and terpenes, the industry hasn’t introduced...
The Critical Role of Technology in the Cannabis Industry
The cannabis industry has grown exponentially over the past few years, by any measure. It has experienced growth spurts, just like children do, and with them, the exuberance of puberty. Now, the industry has come to that point which we all inevitably reach when it comes time to choose to remain stuck in immaturity or to begin...
U.S. Patent on Cannabis to Earn Millions for Government and Big Pharma
Fun fact: the U.S. Government held a patent on certain cannabinoids for 16 years. The National Institute of Health (NIH) licensed certain pharmaceutical companies to use some of these patented materials. In the event those companies develop a successful drug from those materials, the NIH receives a percentage of sales. To put...
Bees That Eat Hemp Don't Age as Quickly 
New research from Poland found bees supplemented with hemp extract age slower than those on a normal diet. Getting older stops being fun at some point. At least, I know that was the case for me. When you are younger you can’t wait to get old enough to go to school, or old enough to get a bike, or old enough to drive, or old enough...
Most Canadian MS Patients Love Medical Cannabis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a serious issue around the world. It is estimated that as many as 2.8 million people suffer from MS globally and that someone new is diagnosed with the health condition every 5 minutes. MS is a progressive disease involving damage to the sheaths of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord....
55% Of Australians Want To Regulate Cannabis Like Alcohol
Back in 2012, I was part of a network of activists pushing for legal cannabis at the state level here in the United States. We were able to get adult-use cannabis legalization on the ballot in three states that year – Colorado, Washington, and Oregon. Cannabis ≠ Tomatoes The activists in Colorado had the best political...
Researchers Make Surprising Discovery Involving Cannabis Stems
The cannabis plant is arguably the most useful plant on earth. Cannabis enthusiasts throughout human history have used it for countless purposes, including medicine and sacrament. It’s also no secret that the cannabis plant has been used by humans for personal enjoyment as well. When cannabis buds are smoked, vaporized, and/or...
U.S. Investors Love European Cannabis Stocks
The European continent is the most exciting place for cannabis policy and industry right now, particularly when it comes to cannabis stocks. The international cannabis community’s eyes were already set on Europe leading up to Malta’s move to legalize at the end of last year. Legalization in Malta will no doubt add to the...
Scientists Boost THCA Yield Using New Grafting Method
The cannabis plant is one of the most dynamic plants on earth, and as such, it’s also a very fun plant to cultivate. Whereas some plant varieties take a long time to grow from start to finish, the cannabis plant matures very quickly when cultivated properly. As with most crops, there are different subvarieties of the cannabis...
Working Out With Cannabis for Beginners
Most people want to enjoy the benefits of better health, but many of us can’t get ourselves going for a workout, or we have trouble getting the full benefit of the exercise time available to us. What might surprise some people is the fact that many view cannabis to be the key to getting the most from the exercise time they...
Is CBD a Performance Enhancing Drug?
Cannabis consumers have historically been portrayed as couch potatoes who lack motivation, especially when it comes to personal fitness. However, the reality is that cannabis can be a part of an active lifestyle, as proven by the significant number of professional athletes who admit to having consumed cannabis during their...
Exclusive: Former President Bill Clinton Endorses CBD
The 10th annual invite-only Impact Forum is well underway in Orlando, Florida. Well-heeled attendees and thought leaders gathered at GuideWell Innovation Center in Lake Nona to listen to panels on crucial topics regarding the convergence of medicine and societal advancement, including healthcare and the future of modern...
Cannabis-Infused Eye Drops May Treat Rare Eye Condition
One of the most important parts of the human body is the eye. It is always a concerning situation when a person gets something caught between their eyeball and their eyelid, especially when they can't seem to get it out. The same is true when a person's eyelid twitches due to them being tired, stressed, or having too much...