August, 2018

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Trade-In Your Ibuprofen for Cannabis

Project CBD

Pain from inflammation can and will likely affect all adults at some point in their lives, and for some, become chronic conditions that interfere with a normal quality of life.

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Medical Marijuana is Being Used to Treat Dementia With Success

FloridaMarijuana.net

The Alzheimer’s Society states that Dementia is a generalized term for loss of memory and other mental abilities which are severe enough to interfere with daily life and even simple activities. It is caused by physical changes in the brain. Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia, but there are many kinds. Dementia cannot be confirmed until a patient is deceased.

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Connecting with Lawmakers at NCSL

Americans for Safe Access

From July 29 through August 2, Americans for Safe Access attended the annual National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL) in Los Angeles, California. We joined over 5,000 conference attendees (about 1,200 of which were state lawmakers or state legislative staff) to promote the goals of our End Pain, Not Lives Campaign.

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How Medical Marijuana May Help Reduce Opioid Use

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

“The People of the State of Arizona find and declare the following: A. Marijuana’s recorded use as a medicine goes back nearly 5,000 years, and modern medical research has confirmed beneficial uses for marijuana in treating or alleviating the pain, nausea and other symptoms associated with a variety of debilitating medical conditions, including cancer, multiple sclerosis and HIV/AIDS, as found by the National Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Medicine in March 1999.”.

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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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Using Cannabis for ALS: Benefits, Research and Best Strains

Greencamp

In this comprehensive guide, we are exploring the research on using cannabis for treating Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)—a rare neuron disease that targets the motor neurons in the body. Because of the very rapid progression of ALS in the majority of patients, understanding how cannabis could help in the alleviation of symptoms is incredibly important for ALS sufferers.

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Trade-In Your Ibuprofen for Cannabis

Project CBD

Pain from inflammation can and will likely affect all adults at some point in their lives, and for some, become chronic conditions that interfere with a normal quality of life.

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Medical Marijuana Offers Hope for Treatment of PTSD

FloridaMarijuana.net

Humans are biologically predisposed to react to stressful and traumatic situations. The “fight or flight” mechanism enables people to determine instantaneously how to react to any given situation. If this mechanism is forced to be used repeatedly and often, the body does not properly heal or develop. Often, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a debilitating and chronic illness, can develop.

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Honey, Meet Cannabis | Benefits and Recipe

LIWTS

Honey is a favorite all-natural sweetener, antimicrobial, antioxidant and antibacterial substance and a byproduct of one of the hardest working species contributing to a healthy ecosystem. Bees just do their job – produce honey. But it isn’t all punch-in, punch-out collapse on the couch. These hardworking nectar-mongers are sipping on sweet, sweet juices all day […].

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Hemp-derived CBD Vs Cannabis-derived CBD in topicals

Marijuanally

CBD is a hot topic these days. With the medical world embracing this cannabinoid medicinal properties, consumers are left with a plethora of questions. One of these questions revolves around whether Hemp-derived CBD and Cannabis Derived CBD are the same? Which one is better? Today, we’ll be answering all of these questions and also to help provide some clarity to all future CBD consumers.

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Cannabis for Lupus: Here’s How Cannabinoids Relieve Inflammation

Greencamp

Lupus is an autoimmune disease that attacks healthy body tissues. It’s usually managed with corticosteroids and NSAIDs, which can all cause a number of side effects with long-term use. Hence, lupus patients often look for complementary treatments for controlling their symptoms. Fortunately enough, a large body of evidence shows that cannabis may prove to be a good treatment option for lupus.

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Meet the Creators of Separating the Strains

CannaTech

We are delighted to introduce you to some new friends set to make a big impact on the medical cannabis advocacy scene… the creators of a new documentary called Separating the Strains ; a deeply personal narrative that charts the reality of living with epilepsy, with and without cannabis medication as a treatment option. We were recently introduced through the CannaTech extended family and were very moved by this story.

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Should You Use Cannabis to Prevent Illness?

Project CBD

Our bodies consist of many unique physiologic systems whose sole purpose is to maintain an internal balance called homeostasis. We know the pancreas releases insulin to balance glucose levels between the bloodstream and cells. The thyroid gland releases thyroid hormone, which regulates vital bodily functions related to metabolism, body temperature and much more.

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Medical Marijuana Can Be Used to Treat Neuropathy

FloridaMarijuana.net

Neuropathy, or nerve damage, effects over 30 million Americans. Neuropathic pain is chronic pain made prevalent by tissue injury. Most commonly, patients report that tingling and numbness occur, usually in the hands and feet. Other symptoms include : Pain or cramping, especially of the hands, feet or calf muscles. Sensitivity to touch or temperature.

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Cannabis: Finding the perfect strain for you

Medical Cannabis Seedbank

The two categories of medical cannabis were first established by researchers in the 18th century. After noticing physical and chemical differences between plants from different geographical regions, strains were grouped as either Cannabis indica or Cannabis sativa. Knowing the differences between these and other types of medical cannabis will make it easier for you to find the best cannabis strains for your unique health symptoms.

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THC vs CBD – Understanding the Difference

Marijuanally

The two most known cannabinoids within the cannabis plant are THC & CBD. However, many people wonder about their differences and which is more effective. This is why we have decided to create this article in order to explain the differences and why either is beneficial to the individual. As medical cannabis continues to expand globally, we’re seeing more interest in these cannabinoids.

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Did Shakespeare Smoke Weed? Scholars Weigh In

Marijuana Packaging

A plant by any other name would taste as sweet. You might assume Shakespeare would agree with such paraphrasing of his work after findings originally published in 2001 in the South African Journal of Science were once again brought to light. The study, authored by Francis Thackeray, indicates that William Shakespeare, often considered the most brilliant playwright in history, may have also liked to smoke weed in his more leisurely moments.

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Cannabis 101: Ingest Or Inhale

LIWTS

Do you live in a state where recreational cannabis is legal? Are you new to cannabis and unfamiliar with the ways you can extract its medical benefits or are just looking for an enjoyable high? One of the most important aspects of cannabis you must consider is how you’ll consume. There are two main means […]. The post Cannabis 101: Ingest Or Inhale appeared first on LIWTS.

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Should You Use Cannabis to Prevent Illness?

Project CBD

Our bodies consist of many unique physiologic systems whose sole purpose is to maintain an internal balance called homeostasis. We know the pancreas releases insulin to balance glucose levels between the bloodstream and cells. The thyroid gland releases thyroid hormone, which regulates vital bodily functions related to metabolism, body temperature and much more.

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California Marijuana Laws Explained

The Herb Collective

As far as marijuana goes, California truly is the Golden State. As of 2018 California made $2.75 billion from marijuana sales- more than any other state, including Colorado. Since legalizing adult recreational use, the market is expected to grow to $3.7 billion by the end of 2018 and up to $5 billion in 2019. California was the first state to legalize medical marijuana back in 1996, although conflicts with federal laws made it difficult for some Californians in the past.

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Medical Cannabis Coming Soon to the Sooner State

NewsMunchies

Some people would sooner move to the Sooner State a.k.a. Oklahoma than stay in sunny Florida. Here’s why: Gov. Mary Fallin signed new rules for Oklahoma’s medical cannabis market that are preferential to Florida’s. The approval of a medical cannabis proposal in a deeply red state like Oklahoma shows cannabis is becoming more mainstream. But is it enough to move the needle towards legalization?

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Hemp-derived CBD Vs Cannabis-derived CBD in topicals

Marijuanally

CBD is a hot topic these days. With the medical world embracing this cannabinoid medicinal properties, consumers are left with a plethora of questions. One of these questions revolves around whether Hemp-derived CBD and Cannabis Derived CBD are the same? Which one is better? Today, we’ll be answering all of these questions and also to help provide some clarity to all future CBD consumers.

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No Small Matter: Why Participation in the Administrative Process Matters for CBD and Hemp Industry Groups Hoping to Accelerate Progress

Garvey Schubert Barer - Cannabis Business

Monitoring and participating in administrative notice-and-comment periods may pave the road to faster access to market for CBD (cannabidiol) and hemp purveyors. While we are all familiar with lawsuits and litigation, not everyone is as familiar with the government’s regulatory administrative procedures, and in particular, the notice-and-comments period that commonly accompanies proposed rules.

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Meadow Platform Debuts New Instagram-ready Menu Format: Cards

Meadow

We’re excited to introduce a sleek new menu design for our dispensary and delivery partners. The new menu format, Cards, was built for speed; completing transactions is faster and requires fewer clicks, which boosts sales, conversion, and retention. The Cards format also has the same dimensions as Instagram photos, so partners can easily use their menu photos for easy Instagram posts and social promotions.

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ICRS 2018: CBD Shines in Leiden (Part 1)

Project CBD

Graft-versus-host disease ( GVHD ) is a common – and potentially fatal – complication following bone marrow and solid organ transplants. This life threatening condition can also occur after a patient receives a blood transfusion or other forms of transplanted tissue from a genetically different person.

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Buying Weed Online: FAQ

The Herb Collective

The marijuana industry is growing fast all over the United States. With weed being more legal and acceptable than ever, tons of people are getting their fill of marijuana for both medical and recreational purposes. The marijuana delivery sector is also booming. Smokers can order their weed online or via their smartphone and get it within an hour, just like with ordering pizza.

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Cannabidiol Oil-Brewing "Nuns" Prepare for Battle

Marijuana Packaging

It’s not quite the classic tale of the nuns fighting to save the monastery but rather a modern spin on that tale: two “women of the cloth” taking a courageous stand against the city council of Merced, California in the hopes of keeping their humble business intact. But that humble business is the manufacturing of cannabidiol oil and other marijuana-based products from a small crop of cannabis plants growing in the women’s garage.

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THC vs CBD – Understanding the Difference

Marijuanally

The two most known cannabinoids within the cannabis plant are THC & CBD. However, many people wonder about their differences and which is more effective. This is why we have decided to create this article in order to explain the differences and why either is beneficial to the individual. As medical cannabis continues to expand globally, we’re seeing more interest in these cannabinoids.

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No Small Matter: Why Participation in the Administrative Process Matters for CBD and Hemp Industry Groups Hoping to Accelerate Progress

Garvey Schubert Barer - Cannabis Business

Monitoring and participating in administrative notice-and-comment periods may pave the road to faster access to market for CBD (cannabidiol) and hemp purveyors. While we are all familiar with lawsuits and litigation, not everyone is as familiar with the government’s regulatory administrative procedures, and in particular, the notice-and-comments period that commonly accompanies proposed rules.

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An Inside Look at How Medical Cannabis Is Changing Lives

Peninsula Alternative Health

At Peninsula Alternative Health we are around 8 months in and overjoyed with the remarkable results patients have been reporting. As our patient number grows we are seeing various conditions successfully responding to medical cannabis therapy and that makes us want to help more than ever. I wanted to share some of the experiences I've witnessed in the past few months from a personal viewpoint.

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ICRS 2018: CBD Shines in Leiden (Part 1)

Project CBD

Graft-versus-host disease ( GVHD ) is a common – and potentially fatal – complication following bone marrow and solid organ transplants. This life threatening condition can also occur after a patient receives a blood transfusion or other forms of transplanted tissue from a genetically different person.

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