Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness or unease about something with an uncertain outcome. This disorder affects how someone feels and behaves. Mild anxiety is a vague and unsettling feeling, but severe anxiety can be debilitating, having a severe impact on a person’s quality of life. Does medical marijuana really help? Anxiety is not […]

As an ancient, highly revered food, hemp seed contains all the essential amino acids your body needs, and hemp protein powder is considered to be a complete protein source. The trouble is, not all hemp seed and hemp protein powder products are equal. Hemp is a commonly used term for high-growing varieties of the cannabis […]

At an international health conference in Jerusalem, information was revealed as to how patients react and respond to medical marijuana. The study, carried out by Professor Shvartzman of Ben-Gurion University, Health Sciences Faculty, concluded that most users enjoy significant benefits from medical marijuana. The study looked at patients’ socio-economic backgrounds, disease profiles and observed how […]

Although campaigns against cancer are more visible for female cancers, such as breast and cervical cancers, men are more commonly affected by cancer than women. Men also have a higher mortality rate from cancer than women. Cannabinoids in the system, as well as lifestyle changes can help. The most common cancers in men, according to […]

Cayenne pepper is a hot chili pepper that is native to southern North America and northern South America. This pepper, belonging to the Capsicum annuum species, is often used to add spice and flavor to a variety of dishes across the world. It is popular in Cajun and Creole cuisine, as well as in Southeast Asian, […]

In many industries, consumers purchase items blithely, without thinking about where the products have come from, what the companies behind those products are like when it comes to ethical practices, pesticide use, toxic ingredients and so on. The average cannabis consumer needs to be aware of where his or her dollars are going, especially in […]

There are several types of breast cancer and not all of them respond in the same way to cannabis.  Not much research has been undertaken on the subject, largely because of cannabis’ status as a schedule 1, dangerous drug, which means it cannot be researched extensively.  There is a lot of pressure on at the […]

From Hollywood to high profile execs, everyone seems enticed by the budding weed industry High profile executives, from CEO’s to managing directors have transitioned from their lucrative careers to trying their hand at acieving success in the booming cannabis industry. One such executive, Victoria Rudman, former vice president of Bear Stearns explained her reasons for […]

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 […]

An American man was recently convicted in Taiwan for growing marijuana and slashed his throat in court with a pair of scissors after receiving a four year prison sentence. Tyrel Martin Marhanka, 41, was rushed to hospital but could not be saved. Tyrel Markhana had been convicted of growing marijuana at his home in Changhua, […]

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 […]

Oregon was the first US state to legalize the possession of small amounts of cannabis and among the first to authorize its use for medical reasons. Cannabis products have exploded on the market in Oregon, with sellers offering everything from cannabis-infused ice cream to craft edibles. Oregon is set to be the leader in cannabis […]

The war on drugs has been an absolute debacle, fueled by failed policies that launched a mass incarceration epidemic. To add insult to injury, a new report released by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) reveals that the agency spent $18 million on its marijuana eradication program last year, destroying around 16,000 cannabis plants in […]

Since President Obama has shirked his constitutional duty to “take care” that all laws of the United States are enforced, especially its drug laws, it is incumbent upon Congress to clear up the lingering confusion and frustration regarding marijuana use. That’s because by not enforcing the federal prohibitions against pot use, states have been allowed […]

In a raid named “Project Claudia”, the Toronto Police Department raided dispensaries across the city, seizing marijuana infused products such as chocolate, cookies and other edibles, as well as dried marijuana, resin, hash and pills. This comes at a time when there is huge support in Canada for medical marijuana, and full legalization for cannabis […]