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Studies Dispel the Myth That Cannabis is a Performance Enhancing Drug

Veriheal

Following the recent news of Texan sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson returning a positive test for cannabis, a debate has erupted on the topic of cannabis as a performance-enhancing drug – can the plant enhance agility, strength, and/or speed? On July 6, Richardson faced her unfortunate Olympic fate.

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Best strains and terpenes for nausea

The Cannigma

A 2011 article in the British Journal of Pharmacology identified the importance of the CB1 receptor in reducing or increasing nausea levels, finding that stimulating the CB1 receptor could suppress vomiting. When it comes to finding a strain to quell a queasy stomach, don’t get hung up on indica/sativa labeling.

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Does Marijuana Make You Lazy?

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Changes of photosynthesis-related parameters and productivity of Cannabis sativa under different nitrogen supply. Whether you choose smoking, edibles, concentrates, tinctures or topicals, we always suggest you perform careful research regarding the strain, potency, and intended effects. Use a topical. 1] Malceva, M.,

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Best strains and terpenes for sleep

The Cannigma

Forget strain names , and don’t lose yourself in the indica/sativa debate; these are not reliable indicators of how a strain will affect you. However, we have a very limited understanding and even less evidence to support this theory, mostly thanks to prohibition but also because of the complexity of the topic.

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Medicinal properties of CBD

Alchimia

Topical application is particularly efficient to treat localized pains or skin problems like acne or psoriasis. Cannabidiol as an emergent therapeutic strategy for lessening the impact of inflammation on oxidative stress , published in the Free Radical Biology and Medicine journal, September 2011. CBD crystals , 98% purity.

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Cannabis for IBS: Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Medical Marijuana

Greencamp

Cannabis research still has a long way to go regarding this topic, and it will take more clinical trials to fully understand how cannabis helps with IBS. Another study also had positive results, but this time using just one compound—CBD. ( How to choose the best strain for IBS?

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Is Cannabis a Good Option for Treating Asthma?

Greencamp

However, until we have more conclusive evidence and a scientific consensus on this topic, take the above findings with a grain of salt. We explored what science has to say on this topic, but what about real patients? Conrad C; Hemp for Health: The Medicinal and Nutritional Uses of Cannabis Sativa; Inner Traditions/Bear, 1997.