By Melissa Hutsell Photos courtesy of CannaKids For decades, scientists have raced toward a cure for cancer. Simultaneously, Americans have lived under prohibition. Now—as the cannabis movement makes serious strides worldwide—finding a cure is closer than ever. Coincidence? Tracy Ryan thinks not. Tracy, founder of CannaKids and Saving Sophie, is spearheading … [Read more...] about Clinical Trial Suggests Cannabis Plays Role in Immunology
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By Women, for Women: Meet MyJane’s Michelle Patterson
Written By Rita Thompson Featured Image: Sheri Geoffreys Consumers everywhere are reaping the health benefits of cannabis. Yet in a time when women are more interested in cannabis than ever, federal illegality is making it ever so difficult to find the information and resources one needs to choose the right products. One company led by some kick-ass women is fighting to … [Read more...] about By Women, for Women: Meet MyJane’s Michelle Patterson
Bread + Butta Bring Traditional Taino Medicine and Cannabis Together
Photos: Maria Penaloza When you look for cannabis medicine, it's not always easy to find something that approaches things with a respect for both cannabis and traditional healing practices. In today’s vastly connected universe, there’s almost no reason why we should be seeking indigenous medicines from non-indigenous sources, and with the great work that Taino and Bronx … [Read more...] about Bread + Butta Bring Traditional Taino Medicine and Cannabis Together
Maddie’s Story
Cannabis has provided an immeasurable amount of relief and comfort to countless numbers of people. For Maddie Holt, it has given her time. Maddie was born in November 2012 with Zellweger Syndrome, a terminal genetic disease that destroys the white matter of the brain and effects the production of long chain fatty acids. The rare disorder affects 1 in 50,000 live births, … [Read more...] about Maddie’s Story