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Using Cannabis For Health and Wellness

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The first recorded use of cannabis was in 2737 BC, when Emperor Shen Nung documented its value as a medicine. This makes it one of the oldest medicines on earth! Blood Pressure Cannabis can be used to lower your blood pressure, prevent high blood pressure and maintain healthy levels.

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New Research Finds Marijuana Use Not Associated With Hypertension

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The results of the study are consistent with separate research published last month that showed cannabis use may actually lower blood pressure in older adults. Researchers studied 26 elderly patients, monitoring their blood pressure and other metrics over a three-month period.

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CBD Science Update

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The 29th annual International Cannabinoid Research Society ( ICRS ) symposium, which convened last month in Bethesda, Maryland, featured new developments in CBD science that have far-reaching implications for many areas of medicine. O’S ullivan and her team examined the acute and chronic effects of cannabidiol on cardiovascular function.

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CBD Science Update

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The 29th annual International Cannabinoid Research Society ( ICRS ) symposium, which convened last month in Bethesda, Maryland, featured new developments in CBD science that have far-reaching implications for many areas of medicine. O’S ullivan and her team examined the acute and chronic effects of cannabidiol on cardiovascular function.

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Colombia Authorizes Exports of Dried Cannabis Flower for Medicine

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For example, when labs extract cannabis to make other oils, it’s a more straightforward process, as there are already established and known solvents and methods, like butane or ethanol extraction, that labs can use to remove byproducts, Spivak-Birndorf says. Lev Spivak-Birndorf, Ph.D., Allison Justice, Ph.D.,

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8 Health Benefits of Turmeric

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It’s been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties and it’s often added to curry dishes and other cuisines. A study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology found that turmeric extract significantly improved short-term memory in mice. 8 Health Benefits of Turmeric. Introduction.

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The Marijuana & Glaucoma Controversy

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In the book Marijuana as Medicine? But also went on to say that: Other treatments for the disorder have since eclipsed marijuana-based medicines. Another potential source of controversy has to do with blood pressure. Later studies yielded similar results. This second statement is not universally accepted, however.