Inflammation

Psychedelic Research Targets Systemic Inflammation

Scientists are targeting psychedelics to develop an anti-inflammatory wonder drug.

CBD & Cannabis for Endometriosis

Many women with endometriosis use cannabis and CBD for pain relief, and cannabis therapeutics may also limit the spread of endometrial cells around the body.

Cannabis for Gastrointestinal Disorders

A pioneer cannabis clinician reports that many patients with gastrointestinal disorders respond well when treated with a combination of CBD and THC .

Inflammatory Bowel Disease & Cannabis: Robert’s Story

A doctor’s account of a young man with Crohn’s disease who benefited greatly from cannabis therapy.

Gut Microbiota & the Endocannabinoid System

The endocannabinoid system regulates communication between gut microbiota and the brain, and THC and CBD promote a healthy microbiome.

CBD as a Steroid Sparing Treatment

Could cannabidiol be a breakthrough therapy to replace or lessen the use of steroids?

Recipe for CBD Pain Relief Balm

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Life can be a pain in the neck. This CBD balm is meant to penetrate into deeper tissues with help from natural permeability enhancers, to help relax muscles dedicated to holding onto life’s stressors.

Recipe for CBD Pain Relief Tincture

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CBD’s anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties can help with pain conditions that might otherwise be treated with OTC drugs. This tincture combines CBD with other powerful anti-inflammatory herbs to help relive persistent pain.

Coming Soon: Cannabinoids for Arthritis

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Cannabinoids seem promising for treating the symptoms or progression of rheumatoid arthritis. A new controlled trial seeks to study CBD and THC’s impacat on arthritic pain.

Leafy Greens & Diabetes

β-caryophyllene (BCP) is a terpene present in cannabis as well as many dark green, leafy vegetables. This CB2 activator could be beneficial in treating many problems associated with type 2 diabetes.