A Visit With Raphael Mechoulam, the Israeli Godfather of Cannabinoid Research
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Sacred Plant Article on Senior Use of Cannabis
https://thesacredplant.com/seniors/rise-in-senior-users This is the entire article on Boomer use of Cannabis with references, because it is such a good summary: “As the Baby Boomer generation ages, many are trusting medical cannabis to relieve a variety of symptoms. These symptoms and medical conditions include chronic pain and insomnia. According to a June 2018, Gerontology and Geriatric…
What is the THCV research?
This is the entire article on THCV from the https://marijuanadoctors.com site: The United States is seeing a dramatic increase in the popularity of marijuana used for relaxation and pain relief. One of the contributing reasons is the legalization of medical marijuana in 30 states and counting. Due to the increased production, education and availability of…
Useful Links for Cannabis Research and Business
Useful Links: Leafwell: Source for medical marijuana research by symptom and diagnosis https://leafwell.co/about/ Leafly: Source of research for types and strains plus general information https://www.leafly.com National Institute of Health research search site: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed Leafwire: LinkedIn for Cannabis Industry https://leafwire.com
The Most Important Cannabis Studies of 2018
The Most Important Cannabis Studies of 2018 (Feeling rather disgusted by the rat studies, but here we are.) https://www.leafly.com/news/science-tech/the-most-important-cannabis-studies-of-2018 Safe Pain Relief: By all accounts, those 65-and-over are the fastest growing demographic of cannabis consumers, but seniors still remain the largest voting block against legalization. In the study, over 900 elderly Israeli patients (75% of…
NIH Review of Literature on Cannabis and Anxiety
Is cannabis treatment for anxiety, mood, and related disorders ready for prime time? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28636769 Abstract Anxiety and related disorders are the most common mental conditions affecting the North American population. Despite their established efficacy, first-line antidepressant treatments are associated with significant side effects, leading many afflicted individuals to seek alternative treatments. Cannabis is commonly viewed…
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How Cannabinoids Work: Part II – Paths Through the Body
How Cannabinoids Work: Part II – Paths Through the Body https://www.marijuana.com/news/2018/11/how-cannabinoids-work-part-ii-paths-through-the-body/ This is a comprehensive explanation of how cannabinoids work and Part I: Paths Into the Body is also on this link. Everything you wanted to know in one place!
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Complete Guide to Medical Marijuana for Seniors
https://www.aging.com/the-complete-guide-to-medical-marijuana-for-seniors/ “Despite taking up less than 15 percent of the population, seniors are prescribed more than one-third of all prescription drugs in America, and the drugs are often used to treat pain. Medical marijuana is a convenient and healthier alternative, and strays away from the addictive tendencies of opioids.” National Council for Aging Care
Israeli Research: Lumis Lab
https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-lab-set-up-to-give-clinical-validation-to-cannabis-research/ “To date, the vast majority of cannabis products available in the various markets have no scientific basis, preventing the medical community from supporting the legitimization of cannabis-based therapies. Our goal is to provide tools and solutions that do not exist in the market today while setting an international quality standard in the medical cannabis…
National Institute of Health Research Site
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=medical+cannabis
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