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The History of RSO: One Man’s Journey Changed Everything

LifeCannMD

In 2003, he heard the three words nobody ever wants to hear: “You have cancer.” Moved by his personal experience and convinced he had discovered something that could help others suffering like him, Rick made an extraordinary decision: he wouldn’t patent the oil or his extraction method. Both perspectives matter.

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How cannabis affects your skin

The Cannigma

Recent scientific studies suggest that different cannabinoids and other cannabis-derived molecules (e.g Researchers are still in the early stages of learning how exactly cannabinoids affect skin health, but some of the results are compelling. Since then, numerous studies have explored cannabinoid activity in the different skin layers.

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Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) in Miami

LifeCannMD

It all started in 2003 with Rick Simpson. Think of it as a whole-plant extract that keeps all the natural compounds working together, kind of like using the whole orange instead of just the juice. However, research has yet to provide us with a definitive answer as to whether or not RSO is effective as a cancer treatment.

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Charlotte’s Web CBD Banned by British Regulators

Veriheal

In 2018, legislation was passed by the British Parliament that effectively legalized cannabinoids like CBD and CBDA. However, since CBD does not fall into the same category as cannabis, the cannabinoid’s legality is somewhat hazy. Confusion surrounding British CBD laws has thrust the cannabinoid into a legal gray area.

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What You Need to Know before Trying Rick Simpson Oil

United Patients Group

Rick Simpson Oil, or RSO for short ( aka FECO – Full Extract Cannabis Oil ) is a cannabis-based oil developed by Canadian engineer and cannabis activist Rick Simpson. He allegedly was able to improve his health with RSO, a dark, sticky cannabis extract that can be used as a concentrate, edible, or topical.

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New Hampshire Just Made Autism and Insomnia Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana Program

SpeedWeed

Researchers have been studying the effects of CBD and other cannabinoids as a potential treatment for autism for years, with positive results. This April, a new Israeli study reported that whole-plant cannabis extract with a 20:1 CBD:THC ratio effectively decreased disruptive behaviors in children with ASD.

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Cannabis & Dementia: New Study Explores Pot’s Potential for Treatment

Cannabis Info

In the Australian clinical study, cannabinoids will be extracted and delivered in a mouth spray, making it easier to be administered to the elderly. The Australia study is following up on laboratory work that has proved very promising for the efficacy of cannabinoids in treating dementia. How Cannabis Could Help With Dementia.