Chronic diseases like epilepsy can have a big impact on a person’s well-being. A new study published in the journal Epilepsy & Behavior finds that CBD, aside from its antiseizure effects, can also help improve the mood and quality of life for adults with treatment-resistant epilepsy. When Suffering from Epilepsy, Quality of Life Suffers Too … Read more
Huntington’s is a progressive genetic disease. Everyone diagnosed with Huntington’s will eventually succumb to the illness. But what if researchers could slow the onset of this fatal ailment? A new study published in the journal Neuropharmacology shows that modulating the endocannabinoid system can improve symptoms and slow the disease in cell cultures and mice. Huntington’s … Read more
What if we could boost the effects of pain relievers like CBD and ibuprofen by throwing on a playlist? A new study demonstrates that the combo of Mozart’s music and painkillers could represent the future of pain treatment. Pain and Epilepsy: Innovation Required Pain and epilepsy are two neurological conditions. Although they are distinct in … Read more
Many countries are adopting increasingly lenient cannabis legislation. But some worry that as governments pass more liberal policies, more teens will be encouraged to experiment with cannabis. A new study refutes this claim. The War on Drugs: More Harm Than Good It’s been over 40 years since President Richard Nixon declared a “war on drugs.” … Read more
With a number of therapeutic benefits but none of the legal restrictions of THC, CBD is quickly becoming a popular health supplement. Even parents are partaking. Taken orally, CBD oil tinctures are the most common formulation on the market. Unfortunately, our bodies don’t metabolize CBD oil very well. Less than 20% of ingested CBD oil … Read more
Some evidence implicates cannabis and its inflammation blocking properties as a possible treatment for Crohn’s, an inflammatory bowel disease. A new study published in the journal Digestive Diseases and Sciences takes a closer look at the relationship between cannabis use and complications from Crohn’s disease. Crohn’s Disease Crohn’s is one type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It … Read more
Alcoholism affects millions of Americans, yet current treatments leave many still struggling to cope. Could CBD offer a more effective treatment for the physical and psychological effects of alcoholism and even aid in addiction recovery? A new review study digs into the research to answer this question. The Great Potential of CBD The fledgling cannabis … Read more
Medical cannabis is becoming more widespread. However, there are few evidence-based resources looking at the effects of all the different available cannabis products. A new study is the first to evaluate the relationship between the type of cannabis product used and real-time symptom relief in patients. The Rise in Popularity of Medical Cannabis With new … Read more
Is there a link between autism and the endocannabinoid system? The research points to yes, but the supporting data in humans is scant. A new study published in the journal Molecular Autism provides more evidence for the theory that the endocannabinoid system plays a causal role in autism spectrum disorder. The Social Effects of Cannabinoids … Read more
Extracting medically useful cannabinoids like THC and CBD from the plant can be costly and inefficient. Now researchers have figured out a way to reverse engineer brewer’s yeast to take sugar and create cannabinoids instead of alcohol. The Trouble with Cannabinoid Production Despite a rocky history, there has been a steadily growing resurgence in interest … Read more