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Cannabis As A Treatment For Anorexia: Here’s What You Need To Know

Anxiety and depression are commonly associated with the disease. It may be marijuana’s anti-anxiety effect that helps more than its appetite stimulating properties.

Aside from the euphoria, probably the most common effect of cannabis is — to avoid using a medical term — munchies. The substance has shown good results treating patients suffering from wasting diseases, such as AIDS, by reducing nausea and increasing appetite. It has promising potential treating Anorexia Nervosa, one of the most common and dangerous eating disorders, but it isn’t a cure and the science isn’t complete

Mon
09
Mar

7 Women To Watch In Cannabis

With skyrocket growth at the advent of more and more U.S. states legalizing medical and recreational marijuana, the total cannabinoid market is projected to reach $44.8 billion by 2024.

Mon
09
Mar

How To Identify High Quality CBD Oil

Today there are literally thousands of CBD oil products on the market, so how can consumers choose quality products?

CBD oil is an amazing supplement, but now it’s also an unregulated, fast-growing industry. That means there are unscrupulous scam-artists trying to rip off consumers, too.

Are there signs of quality CBD oil that you can use to determine if it’s reliable or snake oil?

Fri
06
Mar

Does CBD affect men and women differently?

Specific differences mark a distinction between the two sexes.

Since the basic ones are body, size, and shape, other differences between are a bit more subtle and appear only when we take a chemical and biological look at the two. Such variations make a direct impact with regards to how CBD interact within their bodies. Although hormonal levels are responsible for building the contrast, we shouldn’t forget how hormones of men and women can influence other cannabidiols’ and CBD’s interaction with the endocannabinoid system (ECS).

Fri
06
Mar

Parent Advice: How to Talk to Your Teen About Cannabis

Dear parents, it’s about time to break the misconception instilled in our brains by the mainstream media.

Your influence on your teenager supersedes that of social media, friends, teachers, and others! For your kids, you’re the torchbearer. You’re the one they look up to and who they model their behavior after. Never forget that!

When kids reach teenagehood, for most parents, conversations start to become unpleasant, to say the least. Topics such as sex, drugs, and alcohol abuse pop up and become necessary talking points.

Now, because the nature of these types of conversations is touchy, many parents simply decide not to have them.

Fri
06
Mar

Can You Trust CBD Ads On Social Media?

Despite CBD’s wide reaching popularity, purchasing these products requires a good amount of research and care.

Social media is a great place to look for products, because whether it’s Instagram or Facebook, these platforms can easily connect you with stuff you enjoy. There’s also an algorithm that keeps track of your online behavior, showing you products that fit your tastes. As of late, however, social media has become a space filled with ads and sponsored posts. This should make us all think twice before hitting that purchase button, especially when it comes to CBD.

Fri
06
Mar

An Investor’s Guide to Cannabis and Hemp

Despite numerous challenges that constantly throw this industry on its head, there are many opportunities to make worthwhile investments in cannabis and hemp – and as it becomes increasingly mainstream, these opportunities will grow in abundance and fiscal potential.

Science and pharmaceuticals, engineering of new equipment, marketing, distribution, farming and more, the potential for a rewarding investment (or investments) in the cannabis and hemp sector is infinite. Investors need to remember that market research is the key to making informed financial decisions.

Wed
04
Mar

Pharmaceutical company claims to have developed a cannabis treatment for coronavirus symptoms

As panic surrounding the coronavirus outbreak reaches new heights every day, a Texas-based pharmaceutical company is attempting to capitalize on the consternation with a cannabis extract.

Kali-Extracts Inc. is claiming its CBD formulation, RespRx, is a potential treatment of symptoms associated with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and other similar respiratory conditions including coronavirus symptoms.

Wed
04
Mar

Artisanal Vs. Pharmaceutical Cannabidiol

A preliminary study to be presented at an upcoming American Academy of Neurology conference claims teens with epilepsy treated with pharmaceutical CBD fared better than those using “artisanal” cannabidiol.

“Artisanal” refers to a product made in a traditional or non-mechanized way. Artisanal cannabidiol is manufactured outside of what would be considered an industrial laboratory environment. The preference for artisanal cannabidiol could be any of a number of reasons – including cost. It’s been used by some patients for years to help manage epilepsy.

Wed
04
Mar

How To Get Foreign Investment In Your Cannabis Company

As business grows for the legalized cannabis industry in America so can foreign investment. Yet the nuances of America’s growing cannabis industry can present obstacles that investors need to be aware of before jumping into the legalized marijuana space. It’s equally important for anyone looking to work with foreign investors to also be aware of these roadblocks. By understanding them—and the possible workarounds —you can unlock untapped investor money.

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