Irish advocates prepare for protest about Ireland’s cannabis laws

By |2021-09-16T11:33:22+01:0016 September 2021|

Irish advocates will take part in a demonstration starting at the Garden of Remembrance to highlight the flaws in the Irish Medical Cannabis Program. The march will start at 2 pm on September 18 from the garden of remembrance on Parnell street and will walk toward [...]

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C-Bee-D: New study shows cannabis extract has positive effect on honey bees

By |2021-09-15T12:16:31+01:0015 September 2021|

A new study from Poland on honey bees has revealed cannabis extract has a positive immunostimulating effect through the proteolytic system and metabolic compounds of honey bee workers. It’s a worrying fact that honeybee populations are in decline in the UK over the last 30 years. [...]

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Could cannabis inhalation help with migraine management?

By |2021-09-15T12:16:16+01:0015 September 2021|

A new literary review revealed that the inhalation of medical cannabis is potentially associated with a decrease in migraine frequency. A team of researchers from the Larkin Community Hospital in Miami reviewed thirty-four scientific papers to examine if cannabis could help with migraine management. ‘Medical cannabis, [...]

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British Cannabis Group: The UK’s CBD industry original ramps things up

By |2021-09-15T12:15:47+01:0015 September 2021|

As British Cannabis Group’s newly-appointed managing director David Ralson delves into where things are headed for the company – and for the future of consumer cannabis products. British Cannabis Group, makers of the UK’s leading Independent consumer CBD health supplements; Canabidol (R) , Access CBD(R) as [...]

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JuicyFields aims to be one of the top five producers of medical cannabis by 2025

By |2021-09-15T12:15:22+01:0015 September 2021|

JuicyFields aims to be a top-five producer of medical cannabis and high THC medical cannabis by 2025 Sponsored post JuicyFields is a medicinal cannabis e-growing platform. Established in 2020, the company has expanded to more than 130K crowd growers and nine cannabis company partners all over [...]

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Cannabis shortage may have caused rise in synthetic cannabinoid use, says report

By |2021-09-15T12:14:59+01:0015 September 2021|

A new report by the EMCDDA highlights the public health and social risks posed by synthetic cannabinoids across Europe. The EU drugs agency, European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) warns that synthetic cannabinoids are widely available across Europe and place users at ‘high [...]

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A study testing CBD on large animals shows positive results in blood tests

By |2021-09-14T14:00:15+01:0014 September 2021|

Innocan Pharma’s CBD-loaded liposome platform technology has demonstrated a prolonged release of CBD in large animals. The company conducted an experimental study of their CBD-loaded liposome technology (LPT) on large animals that demonstrated a similar pharmacokinetic profile as demonstrated in a previous study on smaller animals. [...]

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Refractory epilepsy treatment containing THC approved for UK patients

By |2021-09-14T14:00:08+01:0014 September 2021|

A new refractory epilepsy treatment, containing THC, has been approved for use in the UK for the first time. A new cannabis treatment for refractory (or drug-resistant) epilepsy, containing THC, has been approved by the Medicine and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) for prescription for patients [...]

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British cannabis pioneer expands global reach with launch in Asia

By |2021-09-14T14:00:05+01:0014 September 2021|

Pioneering and market-leading cannabis specialist, Always Pure Organics (APO), has officially launched its new Asia foothold – Always Pure Organics Japan. The move takes the Manchester-headquartered company’s already strong trading position in the fast-growing Japanese market to make it one of the first European brands to [...]

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Canna-accommodation: First of its kind service to offer cannabis-focused travel experiences

By |2021-09-14T13:59:58+01:0014 September 2021|

It can be a dilemma when you are away as to how to consume cannabis – hotel accommodation can be strict – but a new service, HiBnb aims to change all of that. Canada-based HiBnb, a new online booking marketplace for cannabis-focused accommodations, excursions and activities, [...]

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Emigration: I’m prescribed cannabis for ADHD but can’t travel home to Ireland

By |2021-09-14T13:59:21+01:0014 September 2021|

In the final part of our series Cannabis Health editor, Caroline Barry shares her own story. As an Irish person using cannabis for ADHD in the UK, Caroline can’t travel home with her medication. For weeks I have been covering the stories of Irish people who [...]

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What is the best CBD to take for post workout pain?

By |2021-09-14T13:59:05+01:0014 September 2021|

CBD may not be the first thing you think of when packing your bag for the gym, but studies show it might be handy for those post-gym pains. When we use new muscles at the gym or during a workout, our bodies can sometimes feel sore [...]

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WEBINAR: Women’s health and cannabis medicines | 02 Motherhood

By |2021-09-14T13:58:50+01:0014 September 2021|

The second in a four-part series of expert webinars, exploring the role of medical cannabis in women’s health.  Despite being legally prescribed medicinal cannabis, many mothers and children experience shame and stigma when using it in their day to day life, mostly due to misinformation and [...]

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Could the endocannabinoid system and CBD help with treating SAD?

By |2021-09-08T17:09:53+01:008 September 2021|

A paper in the Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry has examined the potential of the endocannabinoid system to play a part in treating SADs.  Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is a common psychiatric disorder. People with SAD have an excessive fear or anxiety of social situations where they [...]

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New Gen-Z CBD beauty brand launches with 1.7 million views on TikTok

By |2021-09-08T12:39:31+01:008 September 2021|

A new CBD brand, Love MeMeMe has hit 1.7 million views on TikTok by sharing their hashtag, #metheloveofmyownlife. The brand offers a range of gender-neutral, self-care CBD beauty items including lip balms, hair masks and body butter. The brand is aimed at Gen-Z consumers rather than [...]

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CBD guides: What’s the best way to take CBD?

By |2021-09-07T18:17:51+01:007 September 2021|

There are a lot of different ways to take CBD so it can be hard to know which method is right for you. Here is our guide to choosing the best CBD to suit your needs. It ultimately comes down to personal preference but there are [...]

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CBDA – is it an under-appreciated cannabinoid?

By |2021-09-07T18:17:19+01:007 September 2021|

CBDA – the precursor to CBD – is often dismissed as an inactive compound, but its benefits may be under-appreciated, writes Laurence Brown of BROWN’s CBD. Sponsored Out of the hundreds of biologically active compounds produced by the hemp plant, CBD is certainly the star of [...]

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BMW invest in hemp alternatives to plastic to help cut carbon emissions

By |2021-09-07T18:17:01+01:007 September 2021|

Car manufacturers The BMW Group are investing in alternative materials in a bid to cut carbon emissions including vegan leather, bamboo and hemp. It’s not the first time BMW has used hemp in their cars. They added hemp lining to the door panels of the electric [...]

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MP Christine Jardine to raise medical cannabis in parliamentary debate

By |2021-09-06T16:29:15+01:006 September 2021|

The families of children using medical cannabis to prevent seizures are asking MPs to make it accessible on the NHS ahead of a parliamentary debate led by Christine Jardine MP. The End Our Pain campaign have urged the public to write to their local MP to [...]

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Study on CBD gel shows positive effect on seizures

By |2021-09-06T16:29:07+01:006 September 2021|

A new study published this month shows that CBD transdermal gel may help to reduce seizures and improve children’s quality of life. The study titled, Safety and Tolerability of Transdermal Cannabidiol Gel in Children With Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathies was conducted in Australia and New Zealand [...]

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How Rebel Wine is starting a conversation about CBD

By |2021-09-06T16:28:55+01:006 September 2021|

The team at Rebel Wine have been at festivals up and down the country this summer, starting conversations about the benefits of CBD products. Sponsored  Team Rebel have just come back from our last festival for the season and whilst we are celebrating with a 15 [...]

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One in five autism caregivers give their child CBD products

By |2021-09-06T16:28:43+01:006 September 2021|

A study by Autism Parenting Magazine revealed that almost 20 percent of people caring for an autistic child give them CBD products. The autism parenting survey was sent to 160,000 subscribers around the world revealing the extent of CBD use by parents caring for an autistic [...]

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Fibromyalgia relief: New review suggests cannabis may help symptoms

By |2021-09-06T16:28:24+01:006 September 2021|

A new review suggests that whole-plant cannabis may provide relief or improve different symptoms experienced by fibromyalgia patients. Researchers examined scientific papers specific to either the use of cannabis or synthetic cannabinoids in fibromyalgia patients. They reported that cannabis or cannabinoids may help with various symptoms [...]

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Emigration: Access is more than just medical access, it’s also about business

By |2021-09-05T14:34:19+01:005 September 2021|

In a new series, Cannabis Health News talks to people who have experienced emigration in search of safe, legal cannabis access. Read last week’s story here Previous stories have focused on the difficulty of packing your entire life into boxes and emigrating with your family to a new [...]

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Emigration: Access is more than just medical access, it’s also about business

By |2021-09-05T14:34:18+01:005 September 2021|

In a new series, Cannabis Health News talks to people who have experienced emigration in search of safe, legal cannabis access. Read last week’s story here Previous stories have focused on the difficulty of packing your entire life into boxes and emigrating with your family to a new [...]

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NFL star reveals how medical cannabis helped his ALS – “I felt it was worth the risk”

By |2021-09-05T14:34:04+01:005 September 2021|

Former NFL star for the New Orleans Saints, Steve Gleason spoke publicly about using medical cannabis to help his amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as motor neurone disease (MND). Gleason, who was testifying before the Medical Marijuana Commission set up by the Lousiana legislature, summarised [...]

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NFL star reveals how medical cannabis helped his ALS – “I felt it was worth the risk”

By |2021-09-05T14:34:03+01:005 September 2021|

Former NFL star for the New Orleans Saints, Steve Gleason spoke publicly about using medical cannabis to help his amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as motor neurone disease (MND). Gleason, who was testifying before the Medical Marijuana Commission set up by the Lousiana legislature, summarised [...]

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Report highlights huge potential of cannabis-based drugs

By |2021-09-05T14:33:49+01:005 September 2021|

A new industry report highlights huge potential for new cannabis-based drugs aimed at treating a wide range of medical conditions. The report, released on Thursday 2 September by global cannabis industry consultants Prohibition Partners, highlights how the use of cannabinoids in the treatment of medical conditions, [...]

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Report highlights huge potential of cannabis-based drugs

By |2021-09-05T14:33:47+01:005 September 2021|

A new industry report highlights huge potential for new cannabis-based drugs aimed at treating a wide range of medical conditions. The report, released on Thursday 2 September by global cannabis industry consultants Prohibition Partners, highlights how the use of cannabinoids in the treatment of medical conditions, [...]

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Parkinson’s disease and CBD: New studies may reveal positive effects

By |2021-09-05T14:33:24+01:005 September 2021|

Parkinson’s disease affects 145,000 in the UK. While there are currently no treatments that can slow the progression of the disease, two new studies have investigated if CBD may help. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a long-term neurological condition. It is progressive and symptoms get worse over [...]

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How to make the most of your CBD gummies

By |2021-09-05T14:33:03+01:005 September 2021|

Leading CBD company, Browns CBD shows us how to get the most out of your gummies. Sponsored post For those looking to improve overall health and wellbeing, CBD gummies may not be the best option available. They commonly contain added sugar, which should really be avoided [...]

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Luxembourg to spend €3 million on medical cannabis amid shortages

By |2021-09-02T14:21:47+01:002 September 2021|

Luxembourg is planning to purchase 30kg of medical cannabis after high demand left patients facing a shortage last year. Health Minister Paulette Lenert announced in parliament in response to a question that the country planned to buy 30kg which would total approximately €3 million. She confirmed [...]

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Ciitech: How to get hired in the CBD oil industry

By |2021-09-02T14:21:36+01:002 September 2021|

Leading CBD brand, Ciitech explain how to get hired in the CBD industry for anyone thinking about joining the industry and wondering where to start. Sponsored post With massive growth predicted in the cannabis industry, there has never been a great time to enter the sector [...]

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Chronic pain patients using medical cannabis report better quality of life in new survey

By |2021-09-02T14:21:26+01:002 September 2021|

A new study published in the journal, Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoids on patients with chronic pain conditions showed improvements in their quality of life following the use of cannabis. The researchers analysed cannabis use among 181 pain patients who rolled in Pennsylvania’s medical cannabis access program. [...]

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Cancer and medical cannabis: “I saw the positive effects, even after just a few days”

By |2021-09-02T14:21:22+01:002 September 2021|

Terri, a young mother and patient at Integro Medical Clinics, reveals how medical cannabis has helped her manage the symptoms of incurable cancer.  Terri was first diagnosed with cervical cancer at the age of 30. The diagnosis came with a lot of complications, including being told [...]

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CBD patches vs CBD oil – how do they compare?

By |2021-09-02T14:21:06+01:002 September 2021|

CBD patches are becoming increasingly popular, but how do they compare to CBD oil?  Sponsored feature Innovation in the legal cannabis industry has led to a plethora of options when it comes to using CBD. One that has become increasingly popular is the topical CBD patch, [...]

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Cannabis and driving – daily consumers show no significant changes in performance

By |2021-09-02T14:20:52+01:002 September 2021|

A new study has revealed that daily cannabis consumers displayed insignificant changes in driving performance when compared to non-users following inhalation. The researchers, who are affiliated with the University of Colorado Boulder, assessed driving simulator performance among participants with daily use, occasional use and no history [...]

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Brain study shows cannabis potentially not correlated with changes in white matter integrity

By |2021-09-02T14:20:35+01:002 September 2021|

A study from Rotterdam has revealed that participants who consume cannabis, including daily consumption have no significant differences in white matter integrity when compared to those who have no history. The researchers from The Netherlands and Australia performed MRI scans to compare whole-brain matter microstructure. The [...]

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Lidl Ireland recalls hemp tea and oils due to concerns over high levels of THC

By |2021-09-02T14:20:15+01:002 September 2021|

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued a recall notice for all Vita D’ or Bio-Organic Hemp Seed Oil and all Mogota Hemp Tea sold at Lidl with a best before of December 31st 2022. Customers are being asked not to consume the products [...]

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