Stuart Tomc – Cannabis Health Magazine

You may have already heard about the Entourage Effect present in high-THC cannabis sativa. But did you know that a similar dynamic exists with regards to hemp? Some cannabis consumers and advocates in the industry have been misinformed about the actual composition of…

Education

Is CBD from Cannabis the Same as CBD from Hemp? Settling the Debate

by Stuart Tomc December 1, 2015

Coleen Elliott via Compfight http://www.flickr.com/photos/41134799@N02/4151959501/ You may go ahead and re-read that title now. While it may seem like an obvious response or even rhetorical question to ask, this question has been popping up on forums, in dispensaries and independent, specialty natural…

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Do Cannabinoid-Mimicking Compounds Affect the Endocannabinoid System as Well as Cannabis?

by Stuart Tomc November 19, 2015

[headline]Do some well-known natural compounds touted for good health positively affect the endocannabinoid system?[/headline] When reading up on cannabinoids, you may have come across some resources insinuating that some non-cannabis compounds work as well as the cannabinoids they emulate. Not so fast, friend!…

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Does Use of CBD-Hemp Oil Result in a Positive Drug Test for THC or Cannabis?

by Stuart Tomc November 4, 2015

[headline]A consumer who uses a high-quality, scientifically vetted hemp-based product at the standard serving size is highly unlikely to test positive for THC[/headline] Whether you agree with it in principle or not, testing for illicit drug use is a reality for many workers in…

Health

Can Cannabinoids Positively Impact Your Body’s Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Health?

by Stuart Tomc October 26, 2015

[headline] There is emerging science paving the way for the application of cannabinoids such as CBD (cannabidiol) in the world of orthopedic joint, tendon, bone, and connective tissue health.[/headline] Musculoskeletal symptoms and orthopedic conditions are the second-most common reason for physician visits…

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Cannabinoids and the Immune System: “Immuno-Cannabinoid Effects”

by Stuart Tomc October 16, 2015

Building on a previous article, Cannabidiol 101: A Peek into Cannabinoid Chemistry, the endocannabinoid system, or ECS, is a remarkably complex signaling network that has widespread effects within the body. In fact, many studies have been published examining the effects of various…

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Cannabinoid Physiology: Influence on Metabolism and Body Fat Regulation

by Stuart Tomc October 14, 2015

[headline]Clinical studies have clearly demonstrated that cannabinoid physiology impairment can have detrimental effects on not just your body composition.[/headline] There is accumulating scientific evidence that the endocannabinoid system plays an important role in how the body regulates energy (calorie) balance, as well as…

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Cannabidiol 101—A Peek Into Cannabinoid Chemistry

by Stuart Tomc October 6, 2015

[headline]The endocannabinoid system safeguards our biochemical balance[/headline] The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a complex signaling network within the human body that uses specialized compounds known as cannabinoids to control various bodily processes by interacting with various receptors and regulatory enzymes. Cannabidiol (CBD)…

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The Endocannabinoid System and Cannabidiol’s Role in Stress, Anxiety, and Fear Responses – Part Two

by Stuart Tomc October 1, 2015

In this second of the two-part feature, Cannabis Health contributor Stuart Tomc leads us in understanding the role Cannabidiol (CBD) plays influencing the Endocannabinoid System, in specific regard to common emotional disorders. The biological mechanisms that control mood, anxiety, stress , fear, and…

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Industrial Hemp Derived CBD: What’s There to Know?

by Stuart Tomc September 18, 2015

As Cannabidiol's (CBD)’s medicinal qualities continue to make waves across the country, more states are starting to look into limited medical marijuana legalization laws so their residents can get access to CBD products to treat their debilitating medical conditions. If a patient is unlucky enough to…