October 2015 – Cannabis Health Magazine

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…

CNN’s Report: ‘Marijuana Study Findings’ are another form of ‘Reefer Madness’

by Daniel Keeton October 25, 2015

[headline] “Marijuana Study: Number of Americans toking up doubles in 10 years” is misleading, perhaps intentionally - [/headline] Before I take you on a short journey a few caveats should be noted. I do not hold a PhD, I do call myself a scientist…

Policy & Legislation

Brookings Institute Calls on the US Government to Accelerate Medical Cannabis Research

by Cannabis Health October 21, 2015

This article by Christopher Ingraham, appears courtesy of the Independent In a strongly-worded new report out Tuesday, researchers at the Brookings Institution call on the federal government to eliminate roadblocks to medical marijuana research in the U.S. "The federal government is stifling medical research in…

Health

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…

Education

‘Medical Cannabis’ Must Triumph Over ‘Medical Marijuana’ – The Time is Now

by Cannabis Health October 16, 2015

[headline]Medical Marijuana may be a popular term, but learn and understand why Medical Cannabis is preferable.[/headline] This article originally appeared via Constance Pure Botanic Extracts. (Cannabis Health wholeheartedly endorses the dialogue.) We prefer to use the scientific name, cannabis, rather than the common…

Policy & Legislation USA

Super-Majorities of Swing States Endorse Medical Cannabis Access and Broader Legalization

by Cannabis Health October 15, 2015

by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director Super-majorities of voters believe that medical cannabis should be legal, and most men additionally support legalizing marijuana for all adults, according to the results of a Quinnipiac University Swing State poll. Pollsters gauged support for marijuana law reform…

Health

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…

Interviews

Why Independent Cannabis Research is Profoundly Important

by Daniel Keeton October 12, 2015

[headline]Daniel Keeton, Director of Milestones Research illustrates how a unique approach to research translates to discovery, development of innovation, and deployment of disruptive solutions that positively impacts the world.[/headline] CHJ: Welcome Daniel to Cannabis Health. We appreciate thoughtful ventures in the…

Business

On Becoming a Responsible, Cannabis Health Focused, Entrepreneur

by Dr. Aseem Sappal, M.D. October 7, 2015

[headline]A well-rounded, comprehensive Cannabis education is your prerequisite to success.[/headline] Cross roads, right turns, speed bumps and highways. Sound like directions? Perhaps but this isn’t the yellow brick road. The bricks are green and navigating the road to marijuana ventures holds its fair…

Research

Bioavailability of Cannabinoids via Ingestion – Developing an Advanced Delivery Model

by Chris Bunka October 7, 2015

[headline]What if you could obtain maximum benefits of CBD without inhalation or smoking?[/headline] Many people have started eating hemp foods, or consuming either cannabis-derived or hemp oil drops, in order to take advantage of one of nature’s healthiest foods. Although there are a…