Industries with sluggish sales are watching the emergence of the cannabis industry. In this post from Nasdaq.com read about the 3 industries that are looking to partner with marijuana stocks. The cat is out of the bag: Marijuana is big business. And in Canada, it's just over six weeks away from becoming legal business. On June 19, after months of debate within the Senate, ... Continue Reading
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Is Medicinal Use of Cannabis Legal in Switzerland?
Switzerland has toyed with legalizing cannabis for years, without ever taking the plunge. This post from BBC News highlights how the Swiss farmers are nurturing cannabis for medicinal use. Mention Swiss farming and images of dairy cows spring to mind - not cannabis plants. But now the government says it wants to do more research into medicinal cannabis and make treatments ... Continue Reading
THCV: A Fascinating Cannabinoid That Helps Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Scientific evidence shows how THCV can play a role in prevention as well as treatment of type 2 diabetes. This post from Green Flower showcases this overlooked cannabinoid. Nobody wants to develop diabetes, but it happens all the time and is becoming more prevalent in our society. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form, comprising almost 95 percent of all diagnosed cases ... Continue Reading
This Is How Cannabis Reduces Intestinal Inflammation
A new study reveals how cannabis can reduce intestinal inflammation. This post from New Atlas highlights how these findings can help develop new ways to treat bowel diseases in humans. For decades, clinicians have been hearing consistent anecdotal reports from patients suffering inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that cannabis can directly alleviate many debilitating symptoms ... Continue Reading
US Lawmakers Poised to Fully Legalize Hemp
The priority of hemp advocates and growers is getting the crop legalized so the industry can grow. Read in this post from The Gazette how hemp industry is on the brink of an explosive growth, as researchers discover new uses for hemp-derived CBD oil and new supply chains develop. Lawmakers are poised to fully legalize hemp after a decades-long campaign, setting the stage for ... Continue Reading