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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Chronic fatigue is a health condition that more people experience as they get older. It is a condition where they constantly feel sleepy throughout the day, even if they get eight hours of sleep each night. Some of the causes of chronic fatigue have been linked to poor eating habits, viral infections, and psychological conditions […]

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 […]

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory arthritis that primarily targets the synovium of joints. The synovium is a specialized connective tissue that lines the inner surface of joint capsules and tendon sheaths. Its main function is to make and maintain the synovial fluid, a lubricant for the joint. In rheumatoid arthritis the synovium becomes inflamed (synovitis) and […]

Hemp seeds are an invaluable source of protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, omega 3 and omega 6 oils and more. Hemp oil is obtained by pressing hemp seeds. Cold-pressed, unrefined hemp oil is dark to clear green in color, with a pleasant nutty flavor. Hemp oil should not be confused with cannabis oil, made from marijuana […]

The United National General Assembly special session on drugs (UNGASS) took place earlier this year, but proved disappointing for reform advocates on the whole. This was the first time in 18 years that such a high level meeting took place to debate drug policy. For many working on the issue it was an important opportunity […]

Coconut oil is said to make marijuana more ‘bio-available”, meaning the degree to which food nutrients are available for absorption and utilization in the body. Coconut oil is especially effective when it comes to extracting THC due to its saturated fat content. It is capable of absorbing much more cannabinoids than butter or other oils. […]

In all areas of life, it is possible to have too much of a good thing. When cannabis is the good thing you’ve had too much of, you may experience several rather unpleasant sensations. Although the cannabis itself won’t kill you since it’s impossible to overdose fatally on cannabis, if you’ve taken too much, either […]

Prince was a famed American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and actor, who enjoyed huge success and popularity. He died on April 21, 2016. Prince is well-known to have suffered from debilitating pain in his hips, which has been attributed to years of dancing on stage in high-heels. The recipient of double hip replacement surgery […]

An unprecedented trial conducted by a U.S. biotechnology company is attempting to resurrect the clinically dead. Bioquark Inc. has been granted permission to recruit 20 patients who have been declared clinically dead due to traumatic brain injury. The researchers will try to bring certain parts of the central nervous system back to life through a […]