Real-World CBD Evidence, CBD & Ketamine, and More
People with moderate or severe symptoms experienced less pain, anxiety, and depression, and greater wellbeing after three months of CBD treatment.
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Real-World CBD Evidence, CBD & Ketamine, and More
CBD Does Not Go Better with Coke
Late last year, Bloomberg reported that Coca-Cola was in serious talks to develop a CBD-infused beverage. High sugar diets, like those that include drinking a lot of sugary beverages, have been linked to a host of health issues. Does it really make sense to add CBD to the mix?
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.
CB1, Gene Expression & Obesity
A synthetic cannabinoid pharmaceutical called Rimonabant was briefly approved in Europe as an anti-obesity drug. Rimonabant inhibits the CB1 receptor, reducing its activity below normal levels and blocking other compounds, like THC or anandamide, from activating it. It was taken off the market in 2008 for causing suicidal thoughts, among other psychiatric problems, which occurred when this pharmaceutical shut down cannabinoid activity in parts of the brain.
Big Bellies: Pregnancy & Obesity
Researchers showed that the biochemical response to a high fat diet depends on whether the offspring was male or female.
Cannabis for Weight Loss
Medical Cannabis may include weight loss and reduced risk of obesity-associated medical conditions
ICRS 2018: Report from Leiden (Part 2)
During the first week of July 2018, five-hundred-and-thirty-five delegates from five continents met at the University of Leiden in the Netherlands for the 28th annual symposium of the International Cannabinoid Research Society (ICRS). The four-day conference showcased recent scientific discoveries about cannabis components and various ways of targeting the endocannabinoid system to improve health outcomes.
Recipe for DNA-Repairing Pumpkin Curry
Food is medicine. This delicious pumpkin curry recipe by Nature Going Smart is full of ingredients with powerful healing properties.
Get High & Lose Weight?
The United States is facing epidemic levels of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. The good news is that studies show marijuana users are much less likely to develop metabolic syndrome, a significant risk factor for obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
Obesity
Obesity is a condition that is associated with an excess amount of body fat, in particular a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or greater. Often there are genetic and environmental at play. Obesity is associated with chronic inflammation, diabetes, and many other metabolic conditions.
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