Can cannabis help protect our brains? Photo by Shidlovski. The use of cannabis for its medical properties has a long history, and goes back thousands of years. In fact, according to a 2018 study in the Surgical Neurology International journal, the use of cannabis for numerous physical, psychological and emotional benefits dates back to 2600 BC in Chinese pharmacopoeia. … [Read more...] about Is Cannabis a Neuroprotectant?
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Scromiting: a Bizarre New Illness Sweeps Across the U.S.
screaming and vomiting are symptoms of scromiting or cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS). Photo credit: Monkeybusiness. Vomiting. Nausea and abdominal pain. Uncontrollable screaming. These are the symptoms of a bizarre new illness known as scromiting. The new medical phenomenon that affects one in three daily cannabis consumers has dumbfounded scientists and doctors … [Read more...] about Scromiting: a Bizarre New Illness Sweeps Across the U.S.
Independent Report Finds Many CBD Pet Products are Mis-labeled
Husky enjoying hemp oil for pets. Photo credit: R+R Medicinals. Cannabis — particularly hemp-derived products — is becoming more acceptable to use with pets for treatment of anxiety and joint pains. Vets recommend it and there are tons of companies that create oils and treats specifically for pets. When it comes to these products, we often trust that the labeling on … [Read more...] about Independent Report Finds Many CBD Pet Products are Mis-labeled
Hemp Protein: the Next Meat Substitute?
Will hemp burgers be on menus in the near future? Photo credit: Hempfoods.com. Consumers are hungry for protein alternatives. In fact, studies show that demand for plant-based meat is one the rise, in part due to shifting consumer behavior, and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on meat sales. One company is well on its way to creating alternative forms of protein … [Read more...] about Hemp Protein: the Next Meat Substitute?
Cannabis Proves Promising for Patients with IBD
Research suggests that cannabis may help treat Inflammatory bowel diseases. Photo credit: Envato. Doctors and healers across many cultures have used cannabis for centuries to treat a long list of ailments from nausea to expelling tapeworms. But It looks like it might be time to add a few more ailments to the list. Recent studies show cannabis may aid in the treatment and … [Read more...] about Cannabis Proves Promising for Patients with IBD