The antidepressant industry does not want legalized psychedelics. For decades they’ve funneled millions into the pockets of lawmakers, lobbyists and corrupt politicians to keep marijuana illegal. If marijuana were legal it could destroy Big Pharma’s profits. Psychedelics are currently classified as Schedule 1, drugs with no currently accepted medical use. Psychoactive substances can treat cancer, […]

Could the cure for dementia lie in traditional Chinese medicine? A recent study of classical medical literature has revealed that may just be the case. The study identified several references to conditions that are similar to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia — and the texts also detailed how those conditions were treated centuries ago. Many of the […]

Pharmaceutical companies have a shady history when it comes to the legalization of cannabis. Since they’ve known for decades that cannabis provides a natural alternative to their chemical “medicines,” they’ve done everything in their power to prevent the Insys Therapeutics Inc. — an Arizona-based pharmaceutical company — recently donated $500,000 to the anti-marijuana propaganda group Responsible […]

According to Botanical.com, the castor bean plant is a native of India, and has taken root in countries on the Mediterranean Sea. Depending on where it is grown, its size can be 30-40 feet like a tree, or as small as a five-foot bush. The seeds from the plant can be deadly if chewed and ingested, because they contain ricin. […]

Leaves from the herb kratom, an evergreen tree in the coffee family native to Southeast Asia, are used to alleviate pain and boost moods as an alternative to opioids. Due to its psychoactive properties and its potential addictiveness, however, six states, including Vermont and Indiana, have prohibited the sale and use of the herb. Kratom […]

At the start of 2016, we examined the six HIGH TIMES Cannabis Cups from the previous year and the thousands of entries they tallied. The goal? To ascertain exactly which of the entries deserve to be called the strongest strains on planet Earth. (Article by Nico Escondido) In years past, we’ve built our “Strongest Strains on Earth” […]

Researchers have discovered a person in the U.S. carrying  a bacteria resistant to last resort antibiotics, which could mean “the end of the road” for antibiotics, according to U.S. public health authorities. At the same time, a new clinical trial is underway in the UK to determine whether Chinese Herbal Medicine could be an alternative […]

The herb belongs to the genus Artemisia. It’s more commonly called wormwood. For centuries, its bitter taste and medicinal properties have been in use to assist digestion, de-worming, a remedy for jaundice or dropsy and even gout or flatulence. It’s also utilized as the key ingredient in vermouth and absinthe. This perennial, which is sometimes considered a […]

Frankincense has had many uses over the course of history. It’s commonly used in religious ceremonies and is a popular scent used in aromatherapy. Frankincense is also renowned for its uses in traditional medicine. Frankincense comes from the resin of the Boswellia tree and can be transformed into a potent, fragrant essential oil with many […]

Although marijuana has been researched for medical use, not nearly enough research has been undertaken, because the marijuana plant is considered a dangerous drug with no medical benefits at all. Until this is changed, more research cannot be done into the medical benefits of the plant. So far, studies have shown that marijuana has the […]

The occurrence of male breast cancer varies throughout the world. In the UK it accounts for approximately 0.7% of all diagnosed breast cancer. In the USA there is an increasing incidence, especially among black males. Approximately 2190 men were diagnosed in the US in 2010, of those almost a quarter will die from the disease. […]

Just because it can be sold over the counter without a prescription doesn’t mean it’s safe! Ibuprofen, often sold under the name brand Advil, is a popular drug that is used to treat pain and inflammation with relative convenience. Ibuprofen and other NSAID-type drugs help to quickly reduce the amount of pain you’re feeling and […]

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has acknowledged that chronic diseases are by far the leading cause of mortality in the world. The best way to address the health risks of chronic disease is to reduce chronic inflammation. How does cannabis help? Both THC and CBD in marijuana have demonstrated success at reducing inflammation related to […]

A Harvard University study as far back as 2011 showed that after only 8 weeks of meditation, we can actually alter our brains for the better. Marijuana has been shown to be an effective cancer treatment. Combining the two can give cancer patients a much better prognosis. The area in the brain responsible for processing […]

Manuel Guzman, a biochemist who has studied cannabis for 20 years in Spain, has captured the headlines when it comes to brain cancer. Clinical trials based on Guzman’s work are now underway at St. James’ University Hospital in Leeds, England. Neuro-oncologists are treating patients with aggressive brain tumors in England with a combination of temozolomide […]