Mitochondria Mysteries
Scientific data indicates that CBD & THC can affect mitochondria, the energy adaptors that power every multicellular organism. How do cannabinoids influence cellular function?
Neurodegeneration
Cannabinoids and Oxidation
Nishi Whiteley discusses the theme of cannabinoids and oxidation from her book “Chronic Relief: A Guide to Cannabis for the Terminally & Chronically Ill”. In the same way that paint protects metal from rusting or lemon juice protects apples from turning brown, cannabinoids protect our cells from oxidation.
CBD, Alzheimer’s and More
Despite the growing investigation on cannabis medicine for a wide variety of conditions, the actual healing power of the plant has barely been tapped. Learn more about the potential implications of cannabinoids for Alzheimer’s disease, neurodegeneration, and more.
Medical Marijuana Patient with ALS Outlives Her Doctors
Cathy Jordan first noticed something was wrong in 1985 when she couldn’t pick things up. Her muscles weren’t responding. In 1986, she was diagnosed with ALS. Nearly 20 years later she is still alive thanks to cannabis.
Key Marijuana Ingredient Staves Off Memory Loss
In a test of short-term memory skills, only users of “skunk”-type marijuana strains exhibited impaired recall when intoxicated, whereas people who smoked hashish or herbal cannabis blends performed equally well whether stoned or sober.