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Dr. Andrew Weil is the founder and director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. His early publications (The Natural Mind and From Chocolate to Morphine) focused on exploring altered states of consciousness. He is the author of several bestselling books, including Spontaneous Healing (1995), Eating Well for Optimum … Read more
I counted over 175 talks and posters at the 33rd annual gathering of the International Cannabinoid Research Society (ICRS), which convened in Toronto at the end of June. In accordance with longstanding ICRS policy, all speakers presented new findings and data that had not yet been published in a peer-reviewed journal. But this year’s 4-day … Read more
Scientists and medical professionals alike are split on the dangers of CBD oil on the endocannabinoid system. Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the cannabis plant’s many cannabinoids, and it has gained increasing attention due to its purported therapeutic properties. Although CBD has much to be investigated, studies have found that it interacts with the body’s … Read more
Pain, anxiety, and sleep are major drivers of medical cannabis use. But gastrointestinal symptoms, such as nausea and upset stomach, aren’t far behind.1 Even small doses of cannabis can soothe the stomach and stimulate the appetite. In fact, of the four cannabis-derived drugs approved so far by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, three are … Read more
If you’re looking for an efficient way to grow marijuana, an automatic watering system may be the perfect solution. An automatic watering system is an irrigation system that uses sensors to monitor soil moisture and regulate the timing and amount of water that’s delivered to your plants. This can help you ensure your marijuana plants … Read more
Project CBD recently reported on studies indicating that cannabis terpenes — the compounds that give the plant its robust and distinctive smell — activate the CB1 cannabinoid receptor. What’s more, in the presence of THC (also a CB1 agonist), terpenes appear to modulate cannabinoid activity in varied and interesting ways.1,2 Today we focus on spicy-peppery … Read more
The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a complex network of biochemical pathways present in nearly all mammals. It is responsible for maintaining homeostasis in the body and regulating numerous bodily functions, including pain, mood, appetite, and memory. Endocannabinoids, receptors, and enzymes make up the ECS. Endocannabinoids, which are lipid-based molecules that bind to cell receptors in … Read more
Ten years ago, most cannabis consumers couldn’t tell a terpene from a cannabinoid. But today things are different. Cannabis flower is categorized according to terpene profile. Product manufacturers add terp blends back into edibles and concentrates. Limonene is practically a household name. And for good reason. Terpenes impart desirable flavors and aromas. And they appear … Read more
This transcript is adapted from CannMed’s weekly podcast, hosted by Ben Amirault, who recently interviewed Bonni Goldstein, MD, one of the country’s most respected and experienced medical cannabis physicians. Dr. Goldstein has treated thousands of patients with medical cannabis. She is the medical director of Canna-Centers Wellness & Education and the clinical advisor to Cannformatics. … Read more
Cannabinoid receptors CB1 and CB2 are the definitive and best-known targets of endogenous and plant-derived cannabinoids, but they’re far from the only ones. Several phytocannabinoids, including cannabidiol (CBD), for example, and the two primary endocannabinoids — anandamide and 2-AG — have been shown to interact with peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors, or PPARs1 (pronounced pee-parrs), which are … Read more