14 Jan
Which plays a bigger role in your desire for cannabis?
Ever since affordable consumer genetic testing products came on the market, curious citizen scientists have become increasingly interested in the secrets that their DNA holds....
Articles
07 Jan
A review of clinical evidence for neurological disorders
Is there anything that cannabidiol (CBD) can’t do? This thought may have crossed your mind this year after thumbing through multiple headlines about this popular little chemical....
04 Jan
CBD may be a derivative of the cannabis plant, but are Olympic athletes allowed to use it without facing consequences?
Thanks to a recent decision from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the answer is now...
29 Dec
Summary: A new study reports a single dose of the cannabis extract CBD can help reduce brain function abnormalities in those with psychosis. The findings provide evidence of how cannabidiol acts in the brain...
29 Dec
Δ9-THC Intoxication by Cannabidiol-Enriched Cannabis Extract in Two Children with Refractory Epilepsy: Full Remission after Switching to Purified Cannabidiol.
Animal studies and preliminary clinical trials have shown that cannabidiol (CBD)-enriched extracts may have beneficial effects...
29 Dec
A substance found in cannabis may be a faster-acting antidepressant than conventional medications. A new study, published in the journal Molecular Neurobiology, has found that cannabidiol (CBD) induces sustained antidepressant-like effects in mice.
“Depression is...
26 Dec
How CBD can be used to effectively address symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, progressive neurological condition. While MS presents differently in everyone, it is usually associated with problems motor movements,...
25 Dec
Hemp has been used for its medicinal properties by diverse global cultures since ancient times. Don’t believe me? Hop on board the international tour bus, and let’s cruise through history.
Ancient China
The corpse of a...
25 Dec
When thinking of cannabinoids in the cannabis plant, THC and CBD tend to come to mind. After all, they are the two most abundant cannabinoids found in cannabis and have been the center of...
25 Dec
Health junkies are giving CBD their full-throated support. The cannabinoid is popping up in beverages, snacks, lotions, etc.
But is it safe to give children?
The Legal Side
CBD will NOT get you high. It’s completely...