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Cannabis Extract Medicine Comes To Light The news surrounding cannabis extract medicine, particularly the use of high-CBD oils for epileptic conditions in children, has been steadily increasing since the release of Sanjay Gupta’s documentary on August 11th, 2013. Most recently, a December 3, 2013 Huffington Post Live segment featured Joel Stanley (Co-founder and CEO of Realm of Caring), Heather Jackson (Executive Director), and Holli Brown. Holli discussed the experience of her child Sydni, who began experiencing seizures at the age of 4. For years, no …

Cannabis is unique. Each strain is bound to have a range of effects all its own. Of course marijuana strains can be similar in a number of respects but no two strains are completely alike. With that being said, learning how each strain of cannabis might affect you can go a long way towards utilizing the plant’s potential therapeutic benefits. Understanding How Each Strain Affects You Is Helpful It should be noted the individual batches of each strain can vary as well. This is due to factors …

Glioma is the term used to describe a tumor that originated on the brain or spine. Each year, 10,000 Americans are diagnosed with malignant glioma. Of those, about half will die within a year of diagnosis. Only 25 percent are still alive after two years. Researchers Investigated Glioma & Its Reaction To Cannabinoids Most often occurring in the brain, malignant gliomas are rarely curable despite years of research on the subject. Traditional therapies like radiotherapy and chemotherapy have had limited success, and glioma’s ability to spread to normal tissue makes surgery difficult. “Each year, 10,000 Americans are diagnosed with malignant …

It is no secret that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) received the most attention in the past as far as cannabinoids are concerned. Growers in search of strains with the strongest high used selective breeding techniques to build their plants’ THC levels over time. Interest In Cannabidiol (CBD) Research Is Rising “CBD has grabbed the attention of breeders across America.” As a result, cannabis testing labs across the US began reporting THC results above 25%, but at a price. Many of these strains were, and still are, incredibly low in …

As we know, endocannabinoids are naturally produced within the body and play a major role in overall health. Similarly, medical marijuana and phytocannabinoids derived from cannabis have exhibited a number of therapeutic benefits. Researchers Propose the Idea of Cannabinoid Deficiency The list of conditions tied to cannabis is wide-ranging and steadily growing. Whether cannabinoids are providing relief from migraines, fibromyalgia, or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the mechanism involved is largely the same; success is often …

According to WebMD, more than 4 million people in the US suffer from a chronic bladder disease called interstitial cystitis. Although little is known about its cause, statistics suggest that middle-aged women are the most at risk of developing it. US Researchers Treated Interstitial Cystitis With Cannabinoids Symptoms of interstitial cystitis, also referred to as painful bladder syndrome (PBS), include a similar discomfort to that caused by urinary tract infections, as well as chronic inflammation of the bladder and an increased sensitivity to pain. Another common symptom is an increase in urination frequency. The average person is said to void …

What Is Obstructive Sleep Apnea? Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common of form of sleep apnea. The literal definition of apnea is, “cessation of breath.” With that said, OSA causes a complete or partial blockage of the upper airway, and the diaphragm and chest muscles must work harder to pull air into the lungs. According to WedMD, breathing often resumes with a loud gasp, snort, or body jerk, all of which can be detrimental to sleep quality. Additionally, obstructive sleep apnea can reduce the flow of oxygen to vital organs and negatively impact …

There Is An Increasing Interest In Isolated Terpenes Terpenes are aromatic compounds that are largely responsible for the smell and taste of cannabis. Terpenes are believed to interact synergistically with cannabinoids to improve the efficacy of medical marijuana. With that said, relatively little is known about terpenes as far as cannabis is concerned. Most often, the cannabis community thinks of terpenes solely as a source of aroma and flavor in their favorite strain of cannabis. However, there are a number of …

Cannabidiol (CBD) Could Help Treat Nicotine Addiction It is no secret that cigarette smoke has detrimental ramifications in the human body. In fact, a study published in 2008 cited tobacco as the single greatest cause of preventable death internationally. “Each cigarette smoked is estimated to shorten life expectancy by 11 minutes.” Common conditions with which cigarettes are related include: heart attacks, strokes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and various types of cancer. In fact, each cigarette smoked is estimated to …

Marijuana Extracts Are Growing In Popularity For those who are not already aware, cannabis concentrates have dominated much of the public conversation about cannabis recently. Surely, marijuana extracts have been around for years – hash and kief being the most obvious examples – but one particular variety of concentrate, “cannabis oil” is coming to the forefront as of late. The cannabis industry, and even pop-culture, seems to be making an overall shift towards cannabis concentrates. Competitions like the 710 Cup and The …