Tag Archive for "hemp"

Cannabidiol can help Crohn’s, IBS, UC

Cannabidiol (CBD) is known for its anti-inflammatory and for its non-psychoactive properties.  Research has shown that this compound interacts with extra-cannabinoid system receptor sites, like the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma (PPARG) also known as the glitazone receptor.  These receptors are found in adipose tissue, colon and macrophages.  PPARG regulates fatty acid storage...

Cannabidiol and Cancer

The National Cancer Institute has published a Q&A on Cannabidiol (CBD) and Cancer.  This is what they have say. A laboratory study of cannabidiol (CBD) in estrogen receptor positive and estrogen receptor negative breast cancer cells showed that it caused cancer cell death while having little effect on normal...

Pot and Pregnancy

Here are the facts:  They haven’t done ANY STUDIES on pregnant women and pot.  In fact, as you scour the internet, you will find one study that shows drugs/alcohol have an effect on unborn children.  This study includes marijuana, but not usage of marijuana on its’ own.  You might...

Cannabidiol Strengthens Bones according to new study

In a study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, scientists from Tel Aviv University and Hebrew University in Israel discovered that cannabidiol (CBD) when given to rats with mid-femoral fractures enhanced the healing process of the femora in just 8 weeks.  These same scientists in a...

CBD and the NFL

More athletes are promoting the benefits of hemp-derived CBD, or cannabidiol as a way to get healthy, without the high.  Former NFL players Nate Eachus (Kansas City Chiefs) and Ron Solt (Philadelphia Eagles/Indianapolis Colts) went on the record for Times Leader while promoting CBD products in Pennsylvania. Eachus is...

More Research Needed on CBD and Pets

After seeing the positive effects of CBD on dogs for conditions such as, osteoarthritis, pain, anxiety, and inflammation, the American Veterinary Medical Association, said last summer, that it wants the DEA to declassify marijuana as a Schedule 1 drug.  More studies are needed in order to determine toxicity levels...

World Health Organization CBD “is not likely to be abused”.

The World Health Organization (WHO), which is an agency of the United Nations (UN), and looked to as the navigator for many health organizations worldwide, has endorsed a recommendation from the Expert Committee on Drug Dependence (ECDD) that cannabidiol (CBD) based on the current information does not justify scheduling and...

CBD and High Blood Pressure

In a study done this past summer by The Journal of Clinical Insight in England, 9 men were given 600mg of CBD or placebo.  In one dose the participants who received the CBD had lowered their resting systolic blood pressure by 6mmHg and reduced stroke volume by 8ml compared to...

Wyoming and CBD

Thanks to Wyoming HB32, which was passed in July 2015, Wyoming became the 16th state to legalize CBD.  Cannabidiol has shown to be effective in treating anxiety, sleeplessness, seizures, inflammation, and pain in humans and in our pets. Since hemp-derived CBD is only CBD, there is no “head-high” associated...

Hanukkah doughnuts infused with CBD

Thanks to our friends at The Forward for posting such a delicious recipe.  I have included the original directions for infusing THC also. Infused Caramel-Nutella Holiday Doughnuts For Doughnuts ½ cup warm water (100 degrees to 110 degrees) 2 tablespoons active dry yeast ¼ cup sugar 2½ cups all-purpose...