By Melissa Hutsell Photo by Davor Pongracic Rick Simpson turned to cannabis after traditional medicine failed him. The oil he created proved beneficial; not only did he find relief in the plant, but he found its topical use helped cure his basal cell carcinoma. Since then, his extracts, known as RSOs, help countless worldwide find hope and healing. We … [Read more...] about “Real Progress Has Yet to be Seen” – Rick Simpson Talks Skin Cancer, CBD and The Cannabis Movement
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Telemedicine is Creating Comfort in the Cannabis Industry
By Lyneisha Watson Featured Image: Rawpixel Cannabis is a plant that encourages intimacy. Though she comes in all shapes and sizes, at her core cannabis is a healer. She saturates the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and encourages our muscles, our minds and our bodies to relax. Yet, in a world so consumed by technology, how does cannabis fit in? Technology is playing an … [Read more...] about Telemedicine is Creating Comfort in the Cannabis Industry
Clinical Trial Suggests Cannabis Plays Role in Immunology
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
Cannabis and Cancer A to Z
Visually impaired? Don't have time to read? EmeraldAudio can help! Click the track above to listen to the story. Photo: Cancer by Nick Youngson CC BY-SA 3.0 Alpha Stock Images The American Cancer Society endorses increasing research into the therapeutic uses of cannabis to treat cancer, adding that the continued classification of cannabis as a Schedule I narcotic causes … [Read more...] about Cannabis and Cancer A to Z
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
