CBD and sleep: could choosing different terpenes help with good night’s rest?

By |2021-08-19T02:43:10+01:0019 August 2021|

The terpenes found in cannabis are thought to help with sleep issues such as insomnia. Did you know that terpenes can also be found in other plants? Cannabis may help with lengthening sleep time, improving the quality and shortening the time it takes to fall asleep. [...]

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Study shows cannabis consumption increased in Australia during lockdown

By |2021-08-19T02:42:53+01:0019 August 2021|

A new study from the University of South Australia revealed that cannabis use increased during lockdown while other drug consumption decreased.  Researchers discovered that cannabis use increased while alcohol consumption fell during the first lockdown. They also noted a decrease in the use of drugs such [...]

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Epidyolex gains approval for seizures associated with tuberous sclerosis complex

By |2021-08-19T02:42:31+01:0019 August 2021|

Epidyolex, the CBD-based medicine, has been approved for use in the UK as a treatment for seizures associated with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). Approval from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) means Epidyolex can now be used as an adjunctive treatment of seizures associated with [...]

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Could CBD help frontline staff experiencing burnout and emotional exhaustion?

By |2021-08-19T02:42:10+01:0019 August 2021|

 A new randomised clinical study examined the effectiveness of CBD for frontline workers experiencing emotional exhaustion and burnout symptoms It’s been a difficult time for frontline workers who have had to endure the worst of the pandemic. A poll by SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health) [...]

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New study: can cannabis alter speech production?

By |2021-08-19T02:42:04+01:0019 August 2021|

A new Australian study showed that speech production could be affected in individuals who consume cannabis. An objective analysis of the audio samples for timing, vocal control and quality revealed subtle differences between cannabis users and non-users. Stereotypical depictions of cannabis users speech often suggests low [...]

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Integro Medical Clinics: living with and managing arthritis pain

By |2021-08-19T02:41:57+01:0019 August 2021|

Arthritis is a common condition that causes pain and inflammation in joints. In the UK, more than 10 million people have arthritis or other similar conditions. It is a disease that can affect people of all ages including children. Sponsored feature Although there is no cure [...]

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Stop censoring CBD: New cannabis coalition aims to prevent censorship

By |2021-08-19T02:41:45+01:0019 August 2021|

A campaign from a new cannabis industry coalition has been launched with the aim of preventing censorship of CBD products. The Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association (CTIA), a non-profit trade organisation that monitors US content relating to sex, hate, alcohol, firearms and tobacco (collectively known as [...]

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Provacan share the top CBD categories for consumers

By |2021-08-19T02:41:34+01:0019 August 2021|

One of the UK’s most trusted CBD companies, Provacan shares with us their top categories and which categories have fallen out of favour over the past year. Sponsored feature Provacan is the flagship brand of Cannabis Healthcare company – CiiTECH. The brand has always placed its [...]

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Study shows cannabis use not associated with a loss in motivation.

By |2021-08-19T02:41:15+01:0019 August 2021|

Cannabis use is not independently associated with a lack of motivation or increased risk of ‘amotivational syndrome,” according to data from a US study. A US study that took over two years to complete has shown that cannabis alone isn’t associated with a loss of motivation. [...]

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Whats the deal with….CBD and turmeric?

By |2021-08-19T02:40:55+01:0019 August 2021|

Both CBD and turmeric are thought to have great benefits for inflammation and ridding the body of toxins. They are now being combined as food, capsules, oil and coffees. But how does it work? Turmeric Turmeric is the spice that gives curries a vibrant yellow colour. [...]

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ASTM Proposes New Standard on Change Control Process Management

By |2021-08-19T02:40:48+01:0019 August 2021|

Change control, when it comes to quality management systems in manufacturing, processing and producing products such as cannabis edibles or vape pens, is a process where changes to a product or production line are introduced in a controlled and coordinated manner. The purpose of change control [...]

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AOAC Approves Two New Microbiological Assays

By |2021-08-19T02:40:46+01:0019 August 2021|

On August 11, PathogenDx announced that they received an AOAC Performance Tested Methods Certificate for their QuantX total yeast and mold test. Six days later, on August 17, Medicinal Genomics announced that AOAC approved their PathoSEEK 5-Color Aspergillus Multiplex Assays under the same AOAC Performance Tested [...]

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Reducing Cross Contamination in Your Lab

By |2021-08-19T02:40:45+01:0019 August 2021|

Cross Contamination Cross Contamination – noun – “inadvertent transfer of bacteria or other contaminants from one surface, substance, etc., to another especially because of unsanitary handling procedures. – (Mariam Webster, 2021). Cross contamination is not a new concept in the clinical and food lab industries; many [...]

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4 Trends Propelling the U.S. Cannabis Testing Market: 2021-2027

By |2021-08-19T02:40:44+01:0019 August 2021|

As the legalization of cannabis in the U.S. continues to grow, stringent regulatory requirements around the country are being adopted to ensure that only safe and high-quality cannabis is sold. The U.S. cannabis testing market is estimated to see tremendous growth over the coming years. Further, [...]

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The Real Reason Some Industry Leaders Want Delta 8 Banned

By |2021-08-19T02:40:42+01:0019 August 2021|

As sales of Delta 8 increase, hemp and cannabis industry infighting increases right along with it. Some hemp leaders say they object to Delta 8 simply because it’s intoxicating: “Hemp is nourishing….hemp is not intoxicating,” the president of the U.S. Hemp Authority President told Hemp Grower [...]

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Craft Beer & Cannabis: Oskar Blues Founder Joins Veritas Fine Cannabis

By |2021-08-19T02:40:40+01:0019 August 2021|

In 2002, Dale Katechis revolutionized craft beer. A seemingly simple packaging decision, putting craft beer in a can, sparked an international movement and put craft beer on the map. Before the craft beer market really gained steam, consumers associated good beer with glass bottles and larger [...]

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Craft Beer & Cannabis: Oskar Blues Founder Joins Veritas Fine Cannabis

Flower-Side Chats Part 8: A Q&A with Andreas “Dre” Neumann, Chief Creative Director of Jushi Holdings Inc.

By |2021-08-19T02:40:37+01:0019 August 2021|

In this “Flower-Side Chats” series of articles, Green interviews integrated cannabis companies and flower brands that are bringing unique business models to the industry. Particular attention is focused on how these businesses integrate innovative practices to navigate a rapidly changing landscape of regulations, supply chain and [...]

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Flower-Side Chats Part 8: A Q&A with Andreas “Dre” Neumann, Chief Creative Director of Jushi Holdings Inc.