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‘I feel almost the same as before I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia’

The Cannigma

While studying for her PhD at the University of Texas Southwestern in 2006, she was assigned a paper about how cannabinoids affect the brain. Today she takes a 10-20mg THC edible before she goes to sleep to help her get the rest she needs, as well as micro doses of 1.25mg THC during the day. Dr. Michele Ross (Courtesy).

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New Brunswick Ramping Up to Sell Cannabis Edibles

WeedAdvisor

With edible legalization just months away, the race is on to capitalize on the market. While large businesses are well underway in their mission to enter the Canadian edible cannabis industry, small enterprises also want a bite. Bakery owner Jen Guimond plans to open a separate location dedicated exclusively to cannabis edibles.

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How is CBD synthesised?

Cannabis Info

The cannabinoid has gained popularity not only for its medicinal properties but also for its amazing recreational potential. Before placing a new strain on the market, we test it for cannabinoids and terpenes so that we can ensure both profiles meet our quality standards. In this article we will focus on the synthesis of CBD.

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What seniors need to know before getting a medical marijuana card

The Cannigma

The percentage of Americans over 65 who had reported using cannabis in the past year had increased tenfold between 2006 to 2018, from 0.4% Even the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) now supports the use of medical marijuana in states where it is legal and officially calls for more research on the medicinal use of cannabinoids. ?

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THC or CBD: Which Is for You?

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

CBD and THC are the two foremost cannabinoid compounds available in products from smokeable flower to edibles, topicals, and more. However, CBD is another critical cannabinoid that doesn’t get you high. Usually, people will benefit from experimenting for a while to determine which cannabinoid is best for them. Queasiness.

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AAFP ( American Academy of Family Physicians) Releases Marijuana, Cannabinoids Position Paper

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana and Cannabinoids: Health, Research and Regulatory Considerations (Position Paper). 1 Simultaneously, the AAFP acknowledges preliminary evidence indicates marijuana and cannabinoids may have potential therapeutic benefits, while also recognizing subsequent negative public health and health outcomes associated with cannabis use.

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Cannabis & THC: Understanding the Effects & Liability

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis contains more than 421 different chemical compounds, including a group of more than 60 bioactive compounds (called cannabinoids). Cannabinoids in raw (unprocessed) cannabis plants include tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA), which, with heat, time, and/or light transforms into THC, the main psychoactive compound of cannabis products.

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