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

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In 2003, he heard the three words nobody ever wants to hear: “You have cancer.” The conventional treatments weren’t appealing, and here was something he could make himself, based on actual research. When Life Hands You Cancer… Just when Rick thought things couldn’t get worse, they did.

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Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) in Miami

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However, research has yet to provide us with a definitive answer as to whether or not RSO is effective as a cancer treatment. It all started in 2003 with Rick Simpson. Frustrated with traditional treatments, he created a concentrated cannabis oil and, in a leap of faith, applied it to his skin cancer spots.

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How cannabis affects your skin

The Cannigma

The different components of the ECS in the skin were Initially detected at Manuel Guzman lab during an anti-tumor study published in 2003. Some of these have been identified as possible targets for the treatment of inflammatory skin conditions. Can smoking weed cause premature aging of the skin?

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

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Cannabis & Dementia: New Study Explores Pot’s Potential for Treatment. In the decades since the medical marijuana movement began in earnest in the 1970s, cannabis has been anecdotally touted as an effective treatment for a variety of illnesses, including those impacting brain function, such as seizures, anxiety and depression.

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Canadians looking for popular RSO extract can now tap Ellevia

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Ben Gottlieb, the company’s vice president of marketing and product development, notes that RSO has been popular on the legacy market since it was created by Canadian engineer Rick Simpson to treat his skin cancer (basal cell carcinoma) in 2003. . Simpson gave away his oil for free until 2009 when he stopped for legal reasons.

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Charlotte’s Web CBD Banned by British Regulators

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After hearing the story of a young girl with Dravet syndrome named Charlotte Figi, the Stanley Brothers developed a full-spectrum cannabinoid extract with CBD and other cannabinoids, as well as beneficial plant compounds like terpenes and flavonoids. CBD products must be labeled in accordance with Food Supplement Regulations 2003.

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What You Need to Know before Trying Rick Simpson Oil

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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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