Cancel Stress with Cannabis From unpredictable weather patterns to wars and politics, the global community is experiencing unprecedented levels of stress. Over a century ago, Dr. Hans Selye (1907-1982) developed the stress theory after monitoring his hospitalized patients, who all appeared sick, no matter what ailment caused them to be admitted. He determined that they were […]
If the “420 Louis” meetings had taken place in Area 51, the trend may have gone galactic, but the catch-phrase and story actually began near the Bay Area by the self-proclaimed, Waldos. They started the trend of gathering at 4:20 pm, where they were likely toking legendary cannabis strains like Acapulco Gold or Panama Red. […]
From unpredictable weather patterns to wars and politics, the global community is experiencing unprecedented levels of stress. Over a century ago, Dr. Hans Selye (1907-1982) developed the stress theory after monitoring his hospitalized patients, who all appeared sick, no matter what ailment caused them to be admitted. He determined that they were all suffering from […]
Many women and some men wake with lethargic, flu-like symptoms and brain fog that they just can’t shake. As the condition lingers, they become embarrassed and confused, while trying to understand what’s happened to their health. These patients suffer from cognitive symptoms, drowsiness and apathy (lack of interest/enthusiasm/concern) that can’t be improved with effort or […]
A rare and fatal genetic disorder, marred with movement, cognitive and psychological conditions that worsen over time, Huntington’s disease (HD) typically begins around the ages of 30-40. The disease is diagnosed in 2.7 of 100k people globally. “Egypt, the most populous country in the Arab world, has the highest prevalence of Huntington’s disease;” two-times higher […]
Oh, those sleepless nights! One can only toss and turn so much, before the frustration urges the body to get up. Whether the culprit is chronic pain, anxiety or some other factor, the subsequent alertness and arousal can result in transient insomnia, when one can only get about 80% of a full night sleep. Frequent […]
All of the phytocannabinoids found in the cannabis plant are produced by the plant in acidic form; CBD-A is a precursor to CBD, CBG-A to CBG, THC-A to THC and so forth. It is only when they become decarboxylated upon heating/processing that the compounds change form. THC-A is non-psychoactive until it is processed with a […]
Taming Tourette Syndrome with Cannabinoids A neurological disorder that begins during adolescence causes tics, which surface in the form of sudden unwelcomed, uncontrollable, rapid and repetitive movements or vocal sounds, with noticeable motoric symptoms surfacing earlier than the abrupt vocal outbursts. The syndrome is more often seen in teenage boys, but girls are also affected. […]
Cannabis growers create catchy names to describe the various cultivars they’ve bred, but these names aren’t necessarily useful for medical marijuana patients who first and foremost wish to know what strain will best treat their conditions. As the plant medicine grows in popularity and becomes more accessible, it could be beneficial for producers to find […]
In the U.S.A., roughly 40% of the population over 20 years old has suffered through an occurrence of radiating pain coming from the sciatic nerve. A bundle of nerves stemming from the base of the spinal cord make up the whole of the sciatic nerve. This nerve, located in the back of the leg, supports […]
