Research continues to explore exactly how CBD benefits us. This post from Civilized.Life highlights 5 ways science has already shown how CBD improves health. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in marijuana, and science has given it close attention in recent years for its potential in treating a wide variety of medical conditions. In 2015 the National ... Continue Reading
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Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders Disagree Over Changes in Marijuana Laws
Leading Democratic presidential candidates, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, differ in their stance on federal legalization of marijuana. This post from The Blaze highlights their differing opinions on the reforms to be brought about in marijuana laws. The Democratic primary candidates are disagreeing over changes in marijuana laws as they campaign in South ... Continue Reading
Cannabis Oil May Be the Key to Cure Breast Cancer
Scientists are now proving that CBD-rich cannabis oil has the capability to exert its anti-cancer effects in numerous ways and in a variety of human tissues. This post from The 420 Times raises the hope that breast cancer may respond well to CBD-rich cannabis oil. Breast cancer is a vital health issue that is unfortunately on the rise among women. Evidence shows that ... Continue Reading
STUDY: The endocannabinoid system and cancer: therapeutic implication
ABSTRACT: The endocannabinoid system is implicated in a variety of physiological and pathological conditions (inflammation, immunomodulation, analgesia, cancer and others). The main active ingredient of cannabis, Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC), produces its effects through activation of CB1 and CB2 receptors. CB1 receptors are expressed at high levels in the central nervous ... Continue Reading