Category - Medical/CBD

Most women of child-bearing age experience symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) or the more severe Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) (1) at some point in their lives. As the campaign for cannabis legalisation...

New research into the benefits of cannabis use among older people has found that smoking cannabis significantly increases the motivation to engage in physical exercise, and that, ironically, it is non-users who are much...

The chemistry of cannabis The chemistry of cannabis is complex; the number of identified constituent compounds in the cannabis plant continues to grow almost annually. A recent analysis (ElSohly and Gul 2016:4)...

Anyone who has ever eaten one too many space cakes will testify to the fact that cannabis generally behaves in a dose-dependent manner, meaning the more you consume, the more stoned you get. However, a new study in the...

As global interest in the medicinal properties of cannabis continues to skyrocket, THC and CBD have become household names. Yet these two headline-grabbers are far from the only ingredients present in cannabis, which...

The COVID-19 crisis seems to have created a tidal wave of misinformation and fake news about the role that cannabis has to play in the pandemic. Unphased by a complete lack of evidence, critics seem convinced that...

Researchers from Columbia University have just confirmed what many people already knew – that public policy regarding cannabis tends to be based on scientific findings that are murky at best and non-existent...

Derrick Morgan, Nate Diaz, Eugene Monroe – these are just some of the current athletes who are using CBD oil. In fact, many of today’s athletes and a number of former ones are endorsing the use of CBD (Cannabidiol). CBD...

Cannabidiol (CBD) – the miracle cannabinoid that helps you sleep better at night, eliminate anxiety, cure migraines and much more – is really “having a moment” these days. It’s showing up in everything from table sugar...

Putting aside the very well-known fact cannabis can really help lift the blues, it’s interesting to know that one of the most common varieties of this herb – hemp – has many uses beyond the usual ones. Industrial hemp...

CBD or Cannabidiol, the non-psychoactive chemical compound in the cannabis plant and just one of many – is cropping up everywhere these days – from cookies, brownies and cocktails to water, energy drinks, tea and more...

Thanks to cannabis-infused lubes becoming more common nowadays, women may no longer have to deal with intercourse related issues when it’s time to dim the lights and cherish their bond with their...

If you use cannabis for recreational purposes on a regular basis, you will no doubt have suffered a weed hangover at some point. While this is not life-threatening, it can be just as bad as the night after a boozy...

There’s nothing worse than getting too high. That’s why cannabis connoisseurs are always careful about the strains they choose and their method of delivery. The truth is that it’s easy to overdo things, especially...

Most of us know that smoking is not generally good for us. While tobacco is full of all sorts of nasty toxins, cannabis is often thought of as a much safer option. That doesn’t mean smoke particles...

Cannabis is a complex plant and many of its constituents are thought to have beneficial properties. Most people are aware of THC and CBD and that the latter is not about getting you high but...

No other process in the world of cannabis has evolved so much in recent years as dabbing. Once considered the province of just a few hardy and exclusive connoisseurs, improvements in technology and...

Anxiety is a major issue for many people. While for some it can part of coping with the stress of everyday living, for others anxiety issues are debilitating and life-changing. Cannabis has long been used as a way to...

Cannabis edibles have become increasingly popular over the last couple of decades, especially with the growing number of people who use the plant for medicinal purposes. It doesn’t have the same health impact...

While much of the talk online is about the health benefits of cannabis, there’s no doubt that some people are worried about the detrimental effects that might be caused. Marijuana blood pressure issues have been around...

Whether you are buying edibles or making them yourself, gauging the THC level in the finished cannabis product used to be more than a little dicey. It was difficult to know whether you were getting a high does or a low...

CBD-based cannabis products have become very popular in recent years – however, there are still many questions revolving around. For instance, a common question cannabis consumers often ask themselves is this: “Will I...