Health – Cannabis Health Magazine

Since the discovery of the first cannabinoid receptor in 1988, scientists have continued to research the endocannabinoid system and its role in regulating the body’s internal state of homeostasis. The isolation of the first endocannabinoid by Lumír Hanuš in 1992 confirmed that…

Ashley Keenan: Cannabis Topicals Are Canada’s Billion-Dollar Blind Spot

by Ashley Keenan March 10, 2021

The Canadian cannabis industry has a billion-dollar blind spot when it comes to topicals. When cannabis 2.0 products rolled out, topicals took a backseat to more buzzworthy products like vape pens and edibles. Over a year later, cannabis infused lotions, bath products,…

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Endometriosis: The Invisible Illness That Some Women Are Treating With Cannabis

by Amanda Siebert March 8, 2021

It is estimated that seven percent of Canadian women will develop endometriosis during their lifetime, a painful and highly misunderstood condition that, according to a 2020 study takes an average of five years to diagnose. But for a…

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Adult-Use Versus Medical Cannabis: Why They Are Different (Even if the Plant is the Same)

by Ashley Keenan February 23, 2021

A molecule of CBD is a molecule of CBD, whether it is in a skin cream, a recreational product, or a physician-authorized medicine. But the case of adult-use versus medical cannabis is more complicated than genetic material. As a cannabis patient,…

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Hemp-based CBD’s Synergistic Effect on Human Health – “The Hemptourage Effect”

by Stuart Tomc March 16, 2016

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…

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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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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)…