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CBD Topical Medicine: What Does the Science Say?

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Consider it a testament to the ubiquity and flexibility of the endocannabinoid system: we can inhale medicinal cannabinoids via combustion or vaporization; ingest them via food or drink; and absorb them directly through the skin, the bodys largest organ. This latter category is broader and more complex than many of us give it credit for.

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Epilepsy and MMJ: Exploring the Promising Treatment Benefits

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Epilepsy is a complex neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, causing recurrent seizures that can significantly impact the quality of life. Medical Marijuana for Epilepsy Treatment Medical marijuana, often referred to as MMJ, is a term used to describe the use of cannabis and its derivatives for therapeutic purposes.

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CBD Market Report

Project CBD

Under section 201(ff)(3)(B) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act — in what some refer to as the “drug preclusion clause” 4 — any substance that is an active ingredient in an approved drug product, or that is being publicly investigated as such, is excluded from the definition of a legal dietary supplement ingredient. 2021;56:530-543.

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Washington CBD Webinar June 19: Hemp-Derived CBD Locally and Nationwide

Canna Law Blog

We’ll cover a host of topics, but will start with the 2014 Farm Bill, which first allowed for the legal cultivation of industrial hemp for research purposes. No hemp presentation would be complete without some talk about the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Topical CBD: The FDA Stance on Hemp Derived CBD In Cosmetics.

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Keto diet and cannabis: is it a recipe for success?

The Cannigma

More than likely, the effects of cannabinoids like CBD and THC are altered during the ketogenic diet, but unfortunately there has been very little research on this topic. But while on the keto diet there can be no diving into the chips or crackers, as these foods are rich in carbohydrates and will kick your body out of ketosis.

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What is CBD? Everything you need to know

The Cannigma

The first clinical research done on CBD as a potential treatment for epilepsy was in 1980, but the information gleaned didn’t make its way to the public eye until decades later. The perception that CBD is a wonder-drug version of cannabis — particularly known for its uses to treat epilepsy — that doesn’t get you high. Shutterstock).

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Cannabis on Keto: Cannabis and the Keto Diet

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In fact, a lot of people don’t realize that the keto diet was originally designed to treat seizures in children suffering from treatment resistant epilepsy. That’s a topic for another discussion, but the point is, anecdotal evidence should not be dismissed out of hand. Cannabis also famously helps in reducing seizures.

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