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“…CBG vs. CBD vs. CBN vs. CBC – The Ultimate Comparison Guide

Just a few years ago, CBD was the only non-intoxicating cannabinoid widely available. It wasn’t long, however, before CBD was followed by cannabigerol (CBG), and in no time at all, products containing cannabinol (CBN) and cannabichromene (CBC) also started appearing. While most people know that all of these new hemp compounds are non-intoxicating, common knowledge […]

A Guide to Cannabinoids and Their Effects

What are cannabinoids? Cannabinoids are naturally occurring chemical compounds that are found in cannabis, and often unique to the plant.  Cannabinoids are similar to endogenous cannabinoids (endocannabinoids). These are produced by the human body and used to promote homeostasis, which regulates internal health and immune system functions. Endocannabinoids work by signaling to other cells and […]

The Entourage Effect and CBD: What Does It Mean?

BY REDEEM. MARCH 16, 2020 “The entourage effect is the theory that all compounds in cannabis work together, and when taken in combination, they produce a better effect than when taken alone.  The hemp plant contains more than 100 different compounds called cannabinoids and terpenes that can interact with your endocannabinoid system Your endocannabinoid system works to […]

Veterans for Cannabis: Meet Todd Scattini, ‘The Hemp Colonel’

January 17, 2018 “…Early in his career, Scattini served in combat arms roles, including Tank & Scout platoon leader and Cavalry troop commander. His language skills and passion for foreign service led to positions overseas, including at the US Embassies in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Slovenia. But it was his assignment in 2011, as a […]

CBD: understanding how CBD works with our bodies

20th January 2020 What is the Endocannabinoid System? The endocannabinoid system is a complex biological system in the human body. Medical researchers discovered it in the 1990s, but much is still unknown about how it works and its interactions. Today, experts know that it impacts several major processes, including appetite, sleep, mood, and memory, but […]

A Simple Guide to the Endocannabinoid System

Medically reviewed by Alan Carter, Pharm.D. — Written by Crystal Raypole on May 17, 2019 The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a complex cell-signaling system identified in the early 1990s by researchers exploring THC, a well-known cannabinoid. Cannabinoids are compounds found in cannabis. Experts are still trying to fully understand the ECS. But so far, we know it plays role in regulating […]

Residual Limb Pain

Updated on April 1, 2020.  Medical content reviewed by Dr. Joseph Rosado, MD, M.B.A, Chief Medical Officer Many people end up having pain after they undergo surgery. It’s part of the natural healing process. But once your tissues begin repairing themselves, this pain typically subsides. When it comes to recovering and healing after an amputation though, […]

Relieving Phantom Pain and Opioid Dependency with Medicinal Marijuana

Shared from inMotion  |  Volume 28, Issue 2  |  March/April 2018, Page 38 by Meredith Bower Holt In January 2006, when I was 29, I lost my left leg below the knee in a car accident. After months in a coma, I awoke to my brain fixating on the last signal from the now-missing limb: being […]

Best Strains For PTSD And Anxiety To Help Alleviate Common Symptoms

May 22, 2020 Empathic Practice Is Indica Or Sativa Better For PTSD? “…The two types of cannabis strains are Indica and Sativa. Both strains of cannabis have two main cannabinoids: THC and CBD. THC is the reason why cannabis creates a high feeling, while CBD is not psychoactive and can counteract the high feeling. Therefore, strains of […]