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Endocannabinoid Health & Wellbeing

By John M. McPartland, Geoffrey W. Guy and Vincenzo di Marzo on 2014-11-30
There are many ways to influence cannabinoid receptor signaling and enhance endocannabinoid tone—acupuncture, diet, osteopathic adjustments, etc.
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Is Cannabis Addictive?

By Maia Szalavitz on 2014-11-30
Cannabis doesn’t make a person into an addict any more than food causes someone to become a compulsive eater.
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Olive oil and endocannabinoid receptors

Olive Oil, Cancer & the CB-1 Receptor

By Martin A. Lee on 2014-11-30
Olive oil has many health benefits, but only recently have scientists learned that important therapeutic attributes are mediated by the endocannabinoid system.
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FDA Approves IND Studies of CBD

By Fred Gardner on 2014-10-22
In response to urgent need expressed by parents of children with intractable epilepsy, the FDA is allowing new studies of purified CBD.
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CBD and gene expression

CBD, PPARs & Gene Expression

By Martin A. Lee, Adrian Devitt-Lee on 2014-03-04
CBD may reduces brain cancer and breast cancer cell proliferation and metastasis by inhibiting the expression of the ID-1 gene.
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FDA Approves CBD-THC Drug Epidiolex

By Fred Gardner on 2014-03-03
Epidiolex has been granted “Orphan Drug” status by the Food and Drug Administration, setting the stage for Phase 2 clinical trials later this year.
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What Are Terpenes?

By Martin A. Lee on 2014-03-01
Learn about the aromatic compounds that give cannabis its distinct smell and make each strain unique.
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Treating PTSD with CBD

By Martin A. Lee on 2014-02-25
Scientific research highlights the crucial role of the endocannabinoid system in protecting against post-traumatic stress disorder.
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CBD vs. Nicotine

By CJ Morgan, et al on 2014-02-24
CBD may reduce cigarette consumption in tobacco smokers.
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Childhood Epilepsy & CBD: Dr. Bonnie Goldstein

By Fred Gardner on 2014-02-24
Dr. Bonni Goldstein spoke to 120 serious, devoted, desperate, courageous parents in Milpitas, CA, on the subject of CBD and Pediatric Epilepsy.
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