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 […]

Antidepressants are less effective than previously believed, even though there use has continued to spike over the years, particularly in Australia, according to a recent review published in the Medical Journal of Australia. The authors of the paper assessed unpublished drug trials from pharmaceutical companies across the globe in addition to research that had already […]

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, […]

Federal prosecutors say that three doctors at a now-closed clinic in Philadelphia that specialized in assisting drug addicts actually sold them some $5 million worth of prescription medications. As reported by The Associated Press, the federal indictment alleges that the physicians sold prescriptions for controlled substances to drug dealers and addicts for cash, all while […]

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 […]

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 Medicines and healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has launched an investigation into a computer glitch, which may have given or denied thousands of patients in England the cholesterol lowering drug, statins. Pulse magazine reported that a bug in the SystmOne clinical IT software inaccurately assesses a number of patient’s risk for heart disease. As […]

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 […]

Disinformation, propaganda and making the truth sound like a lie or the lie sound like the truth is not a new trend. It’s as old as the Garden of Eden when Hawah – or as others may know as Eve – was told, “You will not die, you’ll be like a god, knowing good and evil.” This was a face […]

(Clinton.news) In case you didn’t know, Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton is well-connected – to industries and corporations, to banks and financial institutions, to foreign governments and foreign interests… to just about everyone who isn’t aligned with, or tuned to, the common folk she claims to represent. But don’t take my word for it. The data […]

I have suffered from mild tension headaches since I can remember, and I experienced my first optical migraine when I was in fourth grade. I was completely blinded in my right eye, and had very limited vision in my left. The pain was intense, and nauseating. The ruthless headaches persisted, as a result of hormones […]

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. […]

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 […]

Hemp oil is becoming known for its overall health and anti-cancer properties, and for being one of the most perfect, whole foods that anyone can consume. The fact that it’s so high in so many vital, and essential nutrients makes me wonder why I haven’t incorporated it into my diet sooner! It’s got loads of […]