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
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
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.
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
Type 2 diabetes is a health condition involving a problem with the way the human body regulates and uses sugar/glucose as fuel. New research from Iran found CBD/THC may be
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Although many still have reservations about cannabis, its use in medicine and healthcare continues to thrive. Many patients use medical marijuana to help them manage various conditions, such as chronic
Manufacturers in the rapidly growing cannabis gummy, confection, lozenge, beverage, and edible categories have long struggled with consistency and bioavailability issues. However, the latest scientific research and pharmacokinetic testing data
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
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
Borderline personality disorder is a serious mental health condition that significantly impacts the way sufferers think and feel about themselves and the world around them. Examples of the negative impact
One thing that I often point out to people is that the cannabis plant is one of the most dynamic plants on earth, and that in many ways humans are
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. Join Our
According to the American Cancer Society, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer. In fact, more than 1.5 million people were diagnosed with some form of skin cancer in the year
