Health and Science
Terpenes are scented molecules found in cannabis and many other plants, and responsible for flavour and aroma. Some of the most well-known terpenes found in cannabis are linalool, limonene, pinene, myrcene, and caryophyllene. In addition to providing an aromatic experience, terpenes are believed to contribute to the effects of cannabis, both alone and in combination […]
One night in 2014, intense menstrual cramping had driven me home from a dinner out with a friend, leading to full-on sobbing by the time I got back to my apartment. It wasn’t the first time I’d experienced severe endometriosis symptoms, I’d been diagnosed long ago, but I usually kept the pain from complete meltdown […]
The federal government has awarded $3 million in grants for research into the therapeutic benefits of ingredients in marijuana other than THC, emphasizing their potential as alternatives to prescription opioids. In a notice published on Thursday, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) explained why the studies were necessary and listed grant recipients and the subjects […]
CBDA (cannabidiolic acid) is one of many compounds produced by cannabis and hemp. Abundant in the live plants of CBD varieties, it converts to the better known cannabinoid CBD (cannabidiol) over time and when exposed to heat. Cannabinoids are cannabis compounds that interact with our bodies to produce medical and recreational effects, from pain and […]
By Wholistic Research & Education Foundation On August 20, 2019 (Updated on August 21, 2019) From Wholistic Research & Education Foundation. Responing to growing interest about CBD from families across the United States, the Autism Society of America and Wholistic Research and Education Foundation have co-costed this educational webinar to discuss whether CBD indeed holds […]
Just a few years ago, most of the cannabis-infused topicals and skincare products available were jars of greasy green glop, handmade in someone’s kitchen and smelling suspiciously of bong water. Not so in 2019. In today’s 17-billion-dollar “prestige beauty” industry, cannabis-infused skincare is the hottest trend since snail mucus, and the non-intoxicating cannabinoid known as […]
As the summer heats up, it’s worth taking a look back in the year when cannabis research was just as hot. Exciting new studies continue to come out with the global trend toward legalization and acknowledging the therapeutic potential of cannabis. Research so far this year encompasses finding the region in the brain that gets […]
Two new studies find that opioid-related deaths decline when states legalize access to marijuana. In fact, when adult-use cannabis laws are in place, the rate of opioid overdoses declines by at least 20 percent. Both papers, published in the journal Economic Inquiry, not only show the impact of passing such laws, but also how dispensaries […]
For most adult Canadians, cannabis has never been easier to access. Meanwhile, our elite athletes must abstain while they are in competition or face aggressive fines or suspension. Canadian MMA fighter, Elias Theodorou, suffers from bilateral neuropathic pain. He feels the pain from his condition in his upper extremities–his hands, wrists, and elbows are all […]
CBDV, or cannabidivarin, is one of many molecules derived from cannabis and hemp plants. These molecules, commonly referred to as cannabinoids, are partially responsible for the many effects and therapeutic benefits cannabis has to offer. CBDV is structurally similar to CBD (cannabidiol). Like CBD, CBDV is not intoxicating when isolated, so it won’t cause the […]
The 29th annual International Cannabinoid Research Society (ICRS) symposium, which convened last month in Bethesda, Maryland, featured new developments in CBD science that have far-reaching implications for many areas of medicine. Over 200 scientists from around the world attended the four-day conference, which included 65 oral presentations and nearly 200 posters covering a wide range […]
