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CBD Enhances Glucose Metabolism via Nuclear Receptors

Project CBD

Cannabinoid receptors CB1 and CB2 are the definitive and best-known targets of endogenous and plant-derived cannabinoids, but they’re far from the only ones. The first evidence of an endocannabinoid interacting with PPARs came in 2002, when a research team in Tennessee showed that a metabolite of 2-AG activated PPAR- a.

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Cannabis for Lupus: Here’s How Cannabinoids Relieve Inflammation

Greencamp

I wanted to see just how good cannabis might be for this condition, and so I decided to go over the available research. Lupus can be a bit tricky to diagnose since the symptoms vary from person to person and can easily get mistaken for other conditions. The two most abundant cannabinoids found in cannabis are THC and CBD.

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Rationale for Genetically Guided Cannabis Therapy

Green Relief

Over the years of helping clients optimize their health through nutrigenomics, I’ve seen some amazing results including successful weaning off harmful pharmaceuticals, and reversals of difficult to treat conditions (ie: cancer, autoimmune). Immune system pathways (for targeted cannabinoid therapy) 12. Piomeli, Daniele (2002).

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Green Relief - Untitled Article

Green Relief

Over the years of helping clients optimize their health through nutrigenomics, I’ve seen some amazing results including successful weaning off harmful pharmaceuticals, and reversals of difficult to treat conditions (ie: cancer, autoimmune). Immune system pathways (for targeted cannabinoid therapy) 12. Piomeli, Daniele (2002).

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Best strains and terpenes for period pain

The Cannigma

You’ll want a specific combination of cannabinoids and terpenes, and what works for one person may not work for the next. Dr. Ethan Russo, a renowned cannabis scientist, published a paper in 2002 detailing historical uses of cannabis in women’s health. But it’s not enough to smoke a joint and expect the cramps to disappear.

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Medicinal properties of CBD

Alchimia

CBD is a cannabinoid present in cannabis plants with a very similar molecular structure to THC but without any kind of psychoactive effect. It has been demonstrated that CBD has low affinity with the CB1 and CB2 cannabinoid receptors , but it does act on other receptors of the human body like GPR55 or 5-HT1A. What is CBD?

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Hawaii Legalizes Edibles: What You Need to Know

Veriheal

The bill set out the qualifying conditions as well as regulations relating to possession, cultivation, and dispensaries. These compounds mostly include cannabinoids such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) amongst many others such as cannabigerol (CBG). What are Cannabis Edibles? Cannabis Regulations in Hawaii.

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