November, 2018

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Cannabidiol and Epilepsy Meta-Analysis

Project CBD

How often have we heard, “More research is needed,” from those who would prefer to see no change in policies that should be informed by science? From climate denial to cannabis prohibition, the demand for absolute scientific certainty is a call for inaction. It begs the question: When is there “enough” research? How about not enough to eliminate all uncertainties, but enough to recommend medical treatment or change policy?

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DIY Marijuana Topicals: Pain Relieving Frankincense and Cannabis Massage Oil

Cannabis Cheri

Note: You can make this DIY Cannabis Massage Oil in THC and/or CBD versions! Did you know that ancient remedies that were used at the time of Jesus’s birth are still as effective today? This topical oil is a good example. It’s easy to make from just three ingredients that were used in Biblical times: olive oil, frankincense, and cannabis. The scented oil is terrific to use as a massage oil, or even just to moisturize dry skin.

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Medical Cannabis in the 2018 Midterm Elections

Americans for Safe Access

This week has been big for cannabis in electoral politics. Thanks to Tuesday’s election, thirty-three states now have a comprehensive medical cannabis program. Ballot victories in Missouri and Utah transitioned these states’ low-THC CBD programs to significantly broader access. Voters in eleven Wisconsin counties and one city approved non-binding referendums supporting medical cannabis legislation.

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Is Cannabis a Good Option for Treating Asthma?

Greencamp

This might sound weird and ridiculous but contrary to popular opinion, cannabis can help asthmatics in many ways. I couldn’t believe it myself when I first started research for this article, but, as it seems, compounds found in cannabis can relieve certain acute and life-threatening symptoms of asthma. When you think about cannabis, I bet the first thing that pops into your mind is smoking a joint.

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Where the Money Grows: Learning the Industry Trends in Medical Cannabis, Recreational Marijuana, Hemp, and Beyond

Speaker: Jonathan Bench, International Cannabis and Securities Business Attorney at Harris Bricken

The U.S. cannabis industry is still in its infancy, even though states began engaging with legalization in one form or another in the late 1990s. Today, many opportunities exist for individuals and businesses that want to engage in the industry. Some want to directly own licensed businesses, while others prefer to keep the industry at an arm’s length and merely profit from it.

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Turkey Stuffing with Cannabis That’ll Take the Pain Out of Thanksgiving

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Everyone knows that stuffing is a staple of an American Thanksgiving dinner. Some people who use cannabis may want to try adding marijuana-infused dishes to their Thanksgiving celebrations, and others may simply want a change of pace from the usual cornbread stuffing. If you’re curious about ways to mix it up this Thanksgiving or if you think your guests (your responsible adult guests) would enjoy cannabis-infused stuffing, check out these recipes and remember that Kind Meds in Mesa, AZ offers s

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Cannabidiol and Epilepsy Meta-Analysis

Project CBD

How often have we heard, “More research is needed,” from those who would prefer to see no change in policies that should be informed by science? From climate denial to cannabis prohibition, the demand for absolute scientific certainty is a call for inaction. It begs the question: When is there “enough” research? How about not enough to eliminate all uncertainties, but enough to recommend medical treatment or change policy?

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DIY Marijuana Topicals: Pain Relieving Frankincense and Cannabis Massage Oil

Cannabis Cheri

Note: You can make this DIY Cannabis Massage Oil in THC and/or CBD versions! Pin This! Did you know that ancient remedies that were used at the time of Jesus’s birth are still as effective today? This topical oil is a good example. It’s easy to make from just three ingredients that were used in Biblical times: olive oil, frankincense, and cannabis.

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CBD Oil for Pets in Toronto

Puff Puff Post

CBD Oil for Pets in Toronto: A New Frontier. CBD oil for pets in Toronto is fast becoming a growing trend. With human patients benefiting from CBD’s therapeutic effects, pet owners want to know if their furry family members can also benefit from the herb. They want to see if CBD oil can relieve their pet’s symptoms. . But there are no cannabis laws for pets in Canada.

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Happy Anniversary PAH - Our gift to you: 12 Days of Vendors!

Peninsula Alternative Health

Our One Year Anniversary Has Arrived! On December 6th, we celebrated one year of officially being open to our community! It’s been a fantastic journey in this new industry, full of trials, excitement, a little stress with system issues, a few growing pains, and most notably, a huge sense of fulfillment. But our amazing patients and staff have made growing through this year a joyful experience.

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Is Cannabis a Good Treatment Option for Eating Disorders?

Greencamp

It takes just a few puffs of weed to get the munchies, but does this mean that medical cannabis works well for actual eating disorders? Eating disorders affect 2 to 3% of Canadians , and up to 30 million Americans. The road to recovery is often paved with obstacles, however, it’s more than possible to get better and maintain a healthy weight. While the mainstream public is not convinced, some experts believe that cannabis can be used to help people get the better of their eating disorder.

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Super Skunk Automatic: Another potency racer from Sensi‘s auto breeding garage

Sensi Seeds

Along with Sensi Seeds‘ Skunk #1 Automatic, grower Ellis D. tested the Sensi strain Super Skunk Automatic. Because these two closely related strain legends for him belong together like Cheech and Chong, Ying and Yang or Ben and Jerry… From „nederwiet“ hammer to auto allrounder. Two strain legends that have formed big important chapters in the history of cannabis: Skunk #1 as the mainspring of modern cannabis cultivation, Super Skunk as its ingenious breeder’s advancement and epitome of ext

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Project CBD Launches Research Platform to Study CBD Efficacy

Project CBD

START SURVEY. Calling all CBD users! Whether your remedy is fresh flower or concentrate, tincture or vape oil, cannabis or hemp-derived—we’re asking you to share your CBD experience by participating in a user-friendly, interactive research survey. Give us feedback about what’s helped you and what hasn’t.

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Could Trichoderma Cause Total Yeast and Mold Failure?

Medicinal Genomics

Yes. Although Trichoderma presents no risk to cannabis consumers or patients, it is a fungus, and it will contribute to a Total Yeast and Mold count. Editor’s Note: It has been brought to our attention that there have been documented cases of fatal Trichoderma infections, but they are very rare and were acquired through organ transplant or dialysis.

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Can Cannabis Manage PMS Symptoms?

Puff Puff Post

Can cannabis manage PMS symptoms? Cannabis’s properties have been shown to be able to combat PMS symptoms such as headaches , diarrhea , mood swings , and cramps. The post Can Cannabis Manage PMS Symptoms? appeared first on Puff Puff Post.

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Hemp Will Be A Top 10 Product In 2019, Whole Foods Predicts

MassRoots

The gurus at Whole Foods Market have spoken: hemp products, already incredibly popular, will be a top 10 food trend in 2019. In a press release, the company said it relied on “seasoned trend-spotters” who have “more than 100 years of combined experience in product sourcing, studying consumer preferences and participating in food and wellness industry exhibitions worldwide,” to compile its new report on what to expect next year.

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Here’s The Scoop On Cannabis Terpenes And Their Health Benefits

Miss Marijuana

By: Ruthie Edelson, Torrey Holisitics. What are terpenes? They are a large class of organic compounds made by plants and insects that provide a particular odor. Cannabis plants are known to include nearly 100 terpenes. But, cannabis terpenes are more than just the delightful aroma in the pot shop. Terpenes are the primary component of essential oils and are extremely useful in medicine; they are biosynthetic building blocks for every living creature.

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Does Cannabis Help or Harm my IBS?

Sensi Seeds

Good Health Starts in Your Stomach. Because I knew nothing about nutrition when my digestive issues began, I’d no idea my diet was the problem. Like most kids who grew up in northern Europe in the seventies and eighties, I was raised on cereal, cold meat sandwiches and spaghetti Bolognese, and being Irish, I also got a fair share of potatoes. What I now know is that this diet, heavy in acid and starch, laid the foundation for a lifetime of stomach problems.

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The Evolving Regulatory Status of Cannabidiol

Project CBD

On June 25, 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) announced its first-ever approval of a marijuana-derived pharmaceutical drug.

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4 Reasons Why PathoSEEK is the Best Microbial Testing Method for Cannabis

Medicinal Genomics

Our Senior Research and Development Scientist, Yvonne Helbert, recently spoke with Alex Beadle from Analytical Cannabis about why the PathoSEEK Microbial Safety Testing Platform is the best microbial testing method for cannabis. They discussed the complexity of the cannabis matrix, the advantages of qPCR, the pitfalls of plating, and the importance of validation.

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Cannabis and Breast Cancer

Puff Puff Post

Cannabis and breast cancer , can the disease be managed through the drug? There is growing evidence that cannabis may be able to slow the growth of cancerous tumours. The post Cannabis and Breast Cancer appeared first on Puff Puff Post.

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Cutting Through the Haze: Georgia and CBD Oil

The Blunt Truth

Georgia workers want to know if they can get fired for legally using cannabis oil. In Georgia, employees risk being penalized by their employers for their legal use of Cannabidiol (CBD) oil while performing their jobs. Employers wishing to maintain a drug-free workplace are concerned about employees performing their duties impaired if they use CBD oil, even when CBD oil contains low levels of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and has proven to be safer and more effective than opioids.

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Marijuana and HIV: Can Weed Help HIV Patients

Marijuanally

Marijuana and HIV are two topics that can come together. Due to the medical properties of cannabis , it is no secret that HIV patients have used it as a pain and stress relief method for a long time. HIV is a terminal condition and the sufferers are faced with tough consequences that make their life difficult. Marijuana is known to provide some benefits for these patients, and these claims are backed by medical research.

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Cannabis News Network: will hemp be allowed to reach its full potential?

Sensi Seeds

Hemp, new wacky tobaccy by way of CBD. While many countries have adopted partial cannabis legalisation, often so they can authorize patients to access their medicine, the cannabis industry in 2018 finds itself in an interesting conundrum. Because CBD , the famed cannabinoid , is often produced from hemp plants, the latter have become the object of scrutiny from the establishment.

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When is CBD Legal and When Isn't It?

Project CBD

On June 25, 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) announced its first-ever approval of a marijuana-derived pharmaceutical drug.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Indoor Cannabis Growing – Part 2

Medical Cannabis Seedbank

A Beginner’s Guide to Indoor Cannabis Growing – Part 1 we looked at how you can start your own indoor grow. We covered what kind of grow room or space is needed. How important cleanliness is and what sort of lights are used for the vegetative and flowering stages of your grow. Things are getting exciting now. Next, we are going to cover some important factors that will get you smoking your own home-grown bud in no time!

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The DEA Just Got Scolded Over Its Marijuana Eradication Program

MassRoots

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) got a slap on the wrist from a federal watchdog agency over its management of a multi-million dollar marijuana eradication program. In a report released on Wednesday, the non-partisan Government Accountability Office (GAO) said the DEA had failed to adequately collect documentation from state and local law enforcement partners that received funds through the federal program.

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Review of CBD Living Water CBD Wellness Tincture

Miss Marijuana

You have some serious choices when it comes to finding a CBD wellness tincture. Honestly, there are so many out there that the choices can cause some extreme overwhelm. So, I’ve decided to test out as many as I can, to find the best CBD tinctures for me. Figuring out where to buy CBD products can be tough too. The internet is swarming with online marketplaces and companies all selling their own version.

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5 Unexpected Ways Medical Marijuana Can Make Your Life Better

Medicinal Marijuana Association

In the last few years, there has been growing interest in cannabis and what it can do in the medical field. More research than ever before is being conducted, and more medical professionals are beginning to embrace it as a potential treatment for their patients.

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Could I lose my flat if I grow cannabis there?

Sensi Seeds

In the Netherlands , we can answer this question with a definitive “Yes”, because in this former grower’s paradise, you will lose not only your flat but also your good reputation in the neighbourhood. Anyone who dares to cobble together a growbox inside their home and fill it with cannabis plants will be evicted in the event of an unplanned visit. In addition, in some parts of the Netherlands the forfeited home will be labelled by the authorities with visible signs such as “Another one down”, “C

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The Evolving Regulatory Status of Cannabidiol

Project CBD

On June 25, 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) announced its first-ever approval of a marijuana-derived pharmaceutical drug.