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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 was motivated to make the oil after he was diagnosed with skin cancer. What’s the Story behind Rick Simpson’s Oil?

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Cannabis for Lupus: Here’s How Cannabinoids Relieve Inflammation

Greencamp

Following this, there is a growing body of evidence which shows that cannabinoids may also inhibit interleukin-6, which is an inflammatory protein associated with autoimmune diseases. Humans and other mammals produce compounds called endocannabinoids (which are coincidentally similar to active compounds found in cannabis— cannabinoids).

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Charlotte’s Web CBD Banned by British Regulators

Veriheal

Three different types of cannabidiol (CBD) oils produced by Charlotte’s Web have been banned by British regulators. In 2018, legislation was passed by the British Parliament that effectively legalized cannabinoids like CBD and CBDA. Confusion surrounding British CBD laws has thrust the cannabinoid into a legal gray area.

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How cannabis affects your skin

The Cannigma

Oils, creams, skin balms, gels and serums made from cannabis come in all shapes and sizes, and many of these products promise to improve your skin and make it healthier. Recent scientific studies suggest that different cannabinoids and other cannabis-derived molecules (e.g But how does cannabis actually affect the skin?

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Learn How Medical Marijuana can be Used to Treat IBS

FloridaMarijuana.net

There is no known cause for this idiopathic condition, however, in 2003 Dr. Ethan Russo suggested that Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), along with fibromyalgia, migraine, and other related conditions, may be linked to an endocannabinoid deficiency ; treatable with cannabinoid medicine.

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Best strains and terpenes for working out

The Cannigma

A 2003 meta-analysis on self-reported effects of cannabis revealed that cannabis users report lower pain levels, heightened levels of perception, and a change in the perception of time; all of which can not only be beneficial to your workout, but also improve your quality of life. src="[link] frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="">.

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5 foods that can affect your high

The Cannigma

The ECS itself is composed of receptors (including CB1 and CB2) that are themselves activated or blocked by the cannabinoids produced within the human body (called “endocannabinoids”). These receptors can also be influenced by the cannabinoids produced by cannabis, known as “phytocannabinoids.” ’” (Shutterstock).

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