Why Do Most Patients Use Medical Marijuana? Chronic Pain
Written by Brian Mastroiannion February 21,2019 A new study found that more than 62 percent of people who use medical marijuana do so to treat chronic pain. “… Boehnke says the findings were significant in adding to our current understanding of how medical marijuana is used. He points out it was striking to find the “vast majority […]
Cannabis for cows? Some researchers see potential benefits
Animal scientists are researching the benefits of feeding hemp to cows. Disrupting the feed industry With their four-part digestive system perfect for breaking down fibrous plant material, ruminant animals consume many inedible plant byproducts leftover from other industries. Dairy cattle alone divert from landfills up to 306 million pounds of food waste a day, as reported […]
Cannabis compound inhibits SARS-CoV-2 replication in human lung cells
By Sally Robertson, B.Sc. Mar 14 2021 Marsha Rosner from the University of Chicago in Illinois and colleagues found that cannabidiol (CBD) and its metabolite 7-OH-CBD potently blocked SARS-CoV-2 replication in lung epithelial cells. The CBD inhibited viral gene expression and reversed many of the effects the virus has on host gene transcription. The compound also […]
CBD has potential to decrease post COVID vaccine side effects by anecdotal medical evidence
Authored by Bak BasicsFebruary 1, 2021 As a health care worker, coronavirus vaccination was available to me. The first and second vaccinations were Moderna vaccinations on 12/27/2020 and 1/24/2021, respectively. After the first vaccination, pain at the insertion site was the only symptom that occurred. I attempted to minimize these post-vaccination symptoms with CBD intake […]
The Delta-8 THC Loophole. June 11, 2021
Under the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (the “2018 Farm Bill”), cannabis products derived from hemp are federally legal to sell and use. “Hemp” is defined in the 2018 Farm Bill as the cannabis plant containing no more than .3% Delta-9 THC. Delta-9 THC is a cannabis compound that produces the “high” effect commonly associated […]
A Complete Overview of Delta-8 THC
What’s the Difference Between Delta-9 THC and Delta-8 THC? Josh HurstMay. 21, 2021 02:27PM ESTREVIEWS “…Here are the primary differences to note between Delta-9 and Delta-8 THC…” READ MORE HERE…
Cachexia-A Brief Description
A Medical Condition Cachexia, often referred to as “wasting syndrome”, is diagnosed when a person experiences a severe loss of body mass without making an effort to lose weight. With what is typically a progressive onset, cachexia is most often a symptom of an underlying condition such as cancer, AIDS, or multiple sclerosis. It is […]
5 Benefits of CBD for Muscle Recovery
July 29, 2020 5 Health Benefits of CBD for Post-Workout Recovery There are over 14,000 published medical and scientific studies proving the health benefits of CBD. And, they found five specific benefits of CBD for muscle recovery. READ MORE HERE…
How CBD Can Help For Cartilage Repair
Canalanza Ecologic CBD Study centre29/05/20190CANALANZA NEWS It is quite easy to damage the cartilage and it is not surprising that many people require some type of cartilage repair. Unfortunately, the cartilage takes a long time to repair itself, and many of the therapies are not enough. Cannabidiol, also known as CBD, is one of the active cannabinoids found in […]
Cannabinoids after Orthopaedic Surgery?
AAOS NOW / ISSUE: FEB 2021 / RESEARCH04 The United States is in the midst of an epidemic of opioid misuse, overdoses, and overdose deaths. Of the approximately 70,000 drug overdose deaths in the United States in 2017, approximately two-thirds involved an opioid. Prior studies have estimated the aggregate economic cost of the opioid epidemic to be nearly $80 […]