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The act of writing things down helps you to organize your thoughts, to improve your mental health, to set goals, to reduce stress, and to learn more about yourself and your cannabis lifestyle. In this article I will discuss the benefits of journaling as well as the importance of medical cannabis journaling. I will include … Read more

A team of Italian researchers who were doing a study on industrial hemp, stumbled upon two new cannabinoids; THCP and CBDP. They published their study in Scientific Reports on December 30, 2019. In this article I will explain the ramifications of this exciting yet unexpected discovery and discuss the analytical tools used in their study. … Read more

Global Task Force The 20 member international task force includes medical professionals from North America, Brazil, Europe, Australia and Africa. It was led by Dr. Arun Bhaskar of the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Pain Management Centre in London, UK. The members bring many decades of clinical experience working with medical cannabis. They include primary … Read more

Cannabis and Glaucoma As many as 3 million Americans suffer with glaucoma, the name given to a group of eye diseases that cause vision loss and blindness. The cause is unknown, there are no early warning signals, there is no cure and it is irreversible once vision loss is complete. The good news is that … Read more

There are several different methods that CBD oil producers use to extract CBD oil from the cannabis plant. Each one has its pros and cons. The two factors in choosing which method to use should depend on safety concerns and efficacy. In this article I will explain some of the different methods used to extract … Read more

Congratulations! You just made your very first purchase of medical cannabis products. Now what? This article is about the importance of maintaining the freshness and potency of your cannabis products. I also talk about safety precautions for patients, especially those with children and pets. Proper Storage of Medical Cannabis Products Preserving the quality and potency … Read more

The cannabis beauty industry has exploded in the past decade. Cannabis usage is not only considered to be crucial to maintain good health for many patients, but it has found its way into the skin care, beauty and cosmetic industry. In this article I will discuss how cannabis-based products will keep you looking and feeling … Read more

While medical marijuana has shown to be effective in the treatment of many diseases, it has perhaps had the biggest impact on cancer patients. Cancer is classified as the invasion of abnormal cell growth that spreads to parts of the body. Cancer can be accompanied by pain, weight loss and nausea that can sometimes be … Read more

While much research has been done on how long THC stays in the body, CBD has not been afforded the same attention. In this article I will explain how CBD is metabolized and how long it stays in your system. I will also discuss how different delivery methods impact onset time and bioavailability. I will … Read more

Since the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, CBD products seem to be for sale everywhere. Not only are they available in dispensaries and online, but you can also find them in smoke shops, grocery stores, gas stations, pharmacies, and beauty and apparel retailers. There are still no government regulations in place with an official … Read more