The first reported death in Colorado linked to marijuana edibles happened when an exchange student from the Democratic Republic of Congo jumped off a building some hours after consuming a marijuana cookie. Levy Thamba Pongi was not known to have any history of mental illness or depression and he apparently had not used alcohol, drugs, […]

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most terrifying and debilitating illnesses imaginable, so combating it is especially important. Scientists at Salk Institute have found new evidence that supports the theory that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and many other compounds found in cannabis can help with the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease. Science Daily reports, “The researchers found that […]

The revolution concerning the profound benefits of medicinal marijuana is unstoppable, despite the idiocy of Chuck Rosenberg, our current Acting Administrator of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). Obviously, he represents the same bureaucratic cabal as the rest of his cohorts in Washington, D.C. Since the early 70s “War on Drugs,” they’ve put a lot of people in jail who […]

(Homesteading.news) If time is a teacher, one thing we know is that apple cider vinegar is good stuff. The Babylonians used it as a tonic in 5000 B.C. so its been around for a while. It was also used in ancient Egypt (3000 B.C.) and by Samurai warriors in Japan (1200 B.C.), so it’s grandfathered in […]

Evacuation work in the ancient city of Çatalhöyük in Turkey revealed an ancient and very well preserved hemp-woven fabric, which was used as a wrap for a small baby thousands of years ago. The hemp fabric is said to date back 9,000 years. The city of Çatalhöyük is a UNESCO World Heritage site and it […]

Cannabis oil is widely used as a medication now that it is decriminalized and legal in many areas, used to treat cancer, epilepsy, arthritis, insomnia and a lot more. Cannabutter is a cannabis infused butter or mix that is often used in recipes for edibles, as is coconut infused cannabis. Which is the most effective […]

Get out your favorite blender and be prepared to down a few of the tastiest, healthiest smoothies you’ve ever had the pleasure of swallowing. They are good for your digestion, your immune system, your energy level and overall sense of well-being. They’re good!  Natural News reports: Anti inflammatory 1 teaspoon turmeric 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 […]

The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) wants you to believe that by regulating the electronic cigarette industry, they are concerned about your health. Let’s have a collective belly laugh, shall we? Back in 2010, according to a report from KXAN, “a federal appeals court threw out the agency’s plan to treat e-cigarettes as drug delivery devices, […]

I have a family member that benefits greatly from medical marijuana. Although the laws are changing, the system is unjust still. Just think of the thousands languishing in jail from the “war on drugs,” which has always been bogus, or the parents who face the terror of medical kidnapping and uproot their lives so their children can get life […]

It is common knowledge that you should be taking your vitamin C every day to ensure that you remain in good health, and to load up on it if you are sick with the flu or a cold. But did you know that vitamin C — especially liposomal vitamin C — has been shown to […]

People in their late fifties and upwards are increasingly taking medical marijuana to treat conditions like insomnia, depression and even serious illnesses like cancer. Recognizing that a healthy, natural diet will prolong their lives, they are now realizing that medical marijuana helps treat a variety of conditions, and without all the devastating side effects of […]

Until recently, hemp has been widely discredited for its multitude of uses. But it is now being recognized as one of the most beneficial plants on the planet. Now, this is not to be confused with Cannabis, which has the active ingredient tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which gives a psychedelic effect when consumed. Hemp has no THC, […]

Before going through childbirth, I had never heard of Witch Hazel. If you’d asked me back then what I thought it was, I would have said “Don’t witches use it in their brew, along with eye of newt?” But after experiencing the intense pain of a healing episiotomy, and the cool, soothing relief of witch […]

When it comes to skin health, many of us turn to drug-store remedies, thinking that whatever cream or gel that’s popular at the moment will fix the problem. Unfortunately that’s almost never the case. Growing up I had an oily complexion and some acne, and my regular routine consisted of scrubs, gels, astringents, creams… You […]

I’m sure I don’t have to tell you that sleep is important, this is common knowledge. Still, there are so many of us who are struggling with our sleep. Personally, I am a very light sleeper, and have even joked that a pin dropping in my kitchen would wake me. This makes staying asleep a […]