Home New studies have shown the exciting health potential for lesser-known cannabinoids such as CBDA. The release of two recent studies examining cannabinoids and Covid has led to a lot of speculation about the role they may play in our health. Cannabinoids such as CBD are [...]
New findings from the UK Medical Cannabis Registry show a significant improvement in health-related quality of life, following the prescribing of cannabis-based medicines. The international peer reviewed journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research has published new data from The UK Medical Cannabis Registry on the largest group of [...]
Let me be honest: I’ve only been part of the cannabis industry for six months. Before that, I worked at B2B tech start-ups and ad tech companies like Roku and Criteo. The most valuable thing I learned is that most good ad campaigns are linked to [...]
Back in November of 2020, voters in New Jersey overwhelmingly approved Question 1, the ballot measure to legalize cannabis. On February 22, 2021, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed three bills into law, laying out the framework for how the state would move forward with legalized [...]
Ask any cannabis connoisseur, and they’ll likely tell you that cannabis delivery services have been around for a long, long time. Given the distancing requirements of the COVID years, the increasing number of medical cannabis patients who need or would like cannabis delivered to their door [...]
Last week, Gary Chambers Jr., a Baton Rouge native, launched his political campaign to run for a U.S. Senate seat in Louisiana. He took the internet by storm with his first political advertisement, a 37-second-long video where he advocates for cannabis legalization, discussing the disproportionate effects [...]
One study published in the Journal of Natural Products two weeks ago proposes using the cannabinoid CBDA in conjunction with vaccines to prevent SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) infection. The study was conducted in a lab and says that cannabinoid acids (CBGA, THCA-A, CBDA, etc.) can bind to the [...]
Dalwhinnie Enterprises is a cannabis brand that started in Ridgeway, Colorado. Based in the San Juan Mountains in Western Colorado, the company includes brands like Dalwhinnie Farms Cannabis, Shift Cannabis, Ridgway Hemp Company and the Dalwhinnie Farms Boutique in Aspen, Colorado. Brandon Barksdale has about a [...]
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc., a Florida-based cannabis company operating in 23 states and Europe, made two big announcements earlier this morning. First, they acquired Bloom Dispensaries for $211 million. As part of the acquisition, Curaleaf is purchasing Bloom’s four dispensaries in Phoenix, Tucson, Peoria and Sedona. They [...]
Canadian cannabis giant Tilray (NASDAQ:TLRY) announced its fiscal second quarter of 2022 results last week. The company reported net revenue of $155 million in Q2 which was an increase of 20% year over year. Tilray attributed these gains to its expansion in verticals that include alcohol [...]
When Montana became a territory in 1864, its legislators chose as its motto the Spanish words “Oro Y Plata” which means “Gold and Silver.” Gold and silver discoveries brought people to the new territory in droves, and everyone expected to get rich. Near the North entrance [...]
Home As England starts to move into Plan A Covid restrictions, it can be natural to feel a bit nervous about getting back out there. Could CBD help with that social anxiety? As restrictions start to lift in different parts of England and Ireland, it can [...]
Many patients have anecdotally reported seeing improvements in their fibromyalgia symptoms with medical cannabis – but what does the science say? Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes widespread pain throughout the body, along with fatigue, difficulty sleeping and difficulties with mental alertness – known as fibro-fog. [...]
Over one third of osteoarthritis patients stopped using prescription opioids after beginning medical cannabis treatment, finds a new study. Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, have found that medical cannabis reduces opioid prescriptions for patients with osteoarthritis and improves pain and quality of life. The study [...]
In 2022, the team at Grow Pharma will be focused on making medical cannabis more accessible to all those who could benefit. A jubilant happy new year to all who follow our work at Grow Pharma. For the uninitiated, Grow Pharma’s mission is to increase access [...]
The largest study of its kind has revealed the impact of THC on driving impairment, with potential implications for current drug laws. A two-year randomised trial, conducted at the Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research (CMCR) at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, has found [...]
A Shetland MP has voiced his support for a medical cannabis patient who had his prescription seized by police. MP for Orkney and Shetland Isles, Alistair Carmichael, has described what happened to medical cannabis patient Liam Lewis as “disproportionate” after Lerwick police seized his medication from [...]
Home As the number of intimate care CBD products on the market continues to increase, we examine how CBD could help. CBD has been associated with women’s health issues such as period pain relief, menopause insomnia and even hormonal acne. But as CBD is also thought [...]
Home Stephan Ryan shares how he has found cannabis, particularly CBG, helpful in managing symptoms of ADHD. The number of people being diagnosed with ADHD has risen during the last two years of the pandemic, with three-quarters of newly diagnosed adults saying that the fallout from [...]
More findings on the cannabinoid CBN could lead to the development of new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, say researchers. A new study by scientists at the Salk Institute in California, suggests CBN has the potential for treating age-related neurodegenerative diseases, like [...]
Home Self-formed order and CBD producers, Sisters of Valley, are giving away 1,000 free packets of hemp seeds to customers in California. Known in the media as ‘weed nuns’ or the ‘sisters who make CBD’, Sisters of the Valley is a self-formed new age order of [...]
In the midst of the Number 10 party scandal, the Prime Minister faced more questions about when patients would see NHS access to medical cannabis. Conservative MP Mike Penning, who has been a prominent advocate for medical cannabis access, raised the issue again during Prime Minister’s [...]
Home In what is thought to be a first of its kind clinical study, cannabigerol (CBG) demonstrated potential anti-aging and anti-inflammatory properties. Biotechnology company, Willow Biosciences has announced the results of its peer-reviewed study on the benefits of CBG for skincare The study involved 20 healthy [...]
Liam Lewis (left) and his husband Edward Douglas are appealing the decision. A Scottish medical cannabis patient who had his prescription seized by police says he is experiencing a “mental and physical health crisis”. Liam Lewis, who lives in Lerwick on the island of Shetland, [...]
A new petition calling for UK medical cannabis patients to be permitted to grow their own medicine has gathered over 2,000 signatures. Thousands of patients are calling on the Government to allow those who have a legal prescription for medical cannabis to grow their own medicine [...]
Home The euphoric feeling after exercise, often referred to as a ‘runner’s high’, is associated with a reduction in pain, stress and anxiety. Research now links the runner’s high to our endocannabinoid system, suggesting that the exercise-induced endorphin release it was always attributed to, is not [...]
Home US vaping supply brand, CCELL, has partnered with the Veteran’s Walk and Talk project to provide free access to CBD. CCELL will be partnering with the Veterans Walk and Talk (VWAT) to gift its members with limited edition CBD vapes that highlight their military service. [...]
Dr Evan Lewis, a paediatric neurologist and founder of the Neurology Centre of Toronto (NCT), has treated hundreds of epilepsy patients, for whom there is no doubt that cannabis is medicine. I’m a paediatric neurologist and epilepsy specialist, with over 500 adult and paediatric patients in [...]
A new survey of over 500 adult patients in the US, has found widespread support for the use of cannabis products in skin disorders – although few have actually tried them. Almost 89 per cent of respondents said they would be willing to try a cannabis-based [...]
A new study has shown that pre-treatment CBD may have a neuroprotective effect in stroke patients. The study aimed to investigate the effect of CBD on oxidative stress and cell death which occurs in ischemic stroke patients. It revealed that the cannabinoid may reduce the destructive [...]
Home As Nivea Men launches a new hemp-based skincare range for men, we explore its potential to encourage healthier skin post-shave. The new Nivea Sensitive Pro collection includes three products that contain 100 per cent hemp seed oil, making it just one of the latest brands [...]
Researchers are recommending clinical trials to examine if CBD could help to prevent Covid infection after more positive findings have been published. Researchers from the University of Chicago have reported that CBD may stop the infection of Covid-19 by blocking its ability to replicate in the [...]
Caomihe Ni Drisceoil shares how she uses CBD, alongside other natural remedies, to help combat the pain from arthritis and migraines. Caoimhe Ni Drisceoil was diagnosed with arthritis when she was in her 50s. The pain began in her knees before moving to her hands and [...]
A new review suggests that Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) may be a safer, therapeutic alternative to CBD. But what is it and how could it help? The review titled, ‘A Potential Alternative to Cannabidiol‘ examined if PEA could be a safer alternative to certain cannabinoids, in particular for [...]
With a desperate need for more research into treatments for Covid-19, Juicy Fields examines the ways in which CBD could help. The world has been battling the Covid-19 crisis since 2020. The number of global infections and deaths keeps rising. As of 16 January 2022, the [...]
A newly-discovered, non-cannabinoid molecule, has demonstrated potent anti-inflammatory effects and is now being advanced into preclinical development. Life sciences company, Juva Life has announced is proprietary, newly-discovered molecule, JUVA-019, is being advanced into preclinical development to target inflammatory diseases. JUVA-019 is a small, non-cannabinoid, purified molecule [...]
The partner of a sitting Irish TD is contesting charges of cannabis possession, saying he uses it medicinally to manage his epilepsy. John Montaine, who is the partner of Clare Sinn Fein TD Violet Ann Wynne, was charged with the alleged illegal possession of cannabis on [...]
Grow Pharma launched the Journal Club to help educate UK doctors on the latest medical cannabis research. Here, Luca Marelli, shares a taste of what to expect in the latest issue. To sign up to the Journal Club mailing list, click here For this edition of [...]
Cannabis consumption may improve sexual function, arousal, and orgasm, according to a new study. Young people who use cannabis frequently may have better orgasms and overall sexual function, findings from a new observational study have revealed. A team of researchers in Spain examined impact of alcohol [...]
Increasing numbers of studies indicate that CBD could be a helpful tool in managing some of the symptoms of fibromyalgia, but knowing where to start can be daunting. Fibromyalgia, a condition characterised by widespread pain, brain fog and sleeping issues, is notoriously difficult to treat. Over-the-counter [...]
New findings, showing that cannabinoids may interfere with peanut allergies, could pave the way for new treatments. Researchers say a new study, examining the effects of cannabinoids on peanut sensitivity, could pave the way for the development of new treatments targeting the allergy. They investigated [...]
There are thousands of different terpenes in existence that may help with different health conditions. We ask what terpenes are best for anxiety Anxiety is one of the most common emotions. It is a natural reaction to stress creating fear or apprehensive feeling about what might [...]
A new online education platform is set to tackle stigma around cannabis and open up opportunities for learners across the globe. Canadian education platform, Edusity, has partnered with the Pharmacology University of Texas-based CHNC, to help learners assess the risks, benefits and business opportunities that come with [...]
Integro Clinics explores how medical cannabis can help with post-surgery pain, inflammation, sleep and recovery. Naturally, it is every patient and doctor’s desire to avoid surgery and the potential risks that accompany it, whenever possible. But sometimes, it is necessary to fully address injuries and illnesses [...]
A new UK-based trial will explore the potential of medical cannabis as a treatment for long covid. Australian medical cannabis company Bod Australia has been granted Clinical Trial Authorisation by the UK’s Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency to study the effectiveness of medicinal cannabis on [...]
Drug Science has announced that changes to the Project Twenty21 pricing model will not come into effect until March, in response to concerns from patients. Earlier this month the organisation announced several changes to its observational study, Project Twenty21, which aims to create the UK’s largest [...]
It’s time to talk about terpenes, what are they? What do they do exactly? Where do they come from and why are they important? What’s the best way to absorb terpenes and why do they smell like they do? Terpenes sometimes leave a bad first impression [...]
Results from what is thought to be the largest study to date, show over 70 per cent of CBD consumers saw improvements to their wellbeing. The study, carried out by Radicle Science, involved over 3,000 participants who were given CBD products to try at home. The [...]
A new brain imaging procedure could prevent cannabis consumers from being penalised on the roads and in the workplace, by accurately measuring THC impairment. Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have found a non-invasive brain imaging procedure to be a reliable way of determining whether someone [...]
The third Monday in January is often referred to as ‘blue Monday.’ But what is it and could taking CBD help with feelings of depression, stress or anxiety? What is blue Monday? Blue Monday is thought to be the most depressing day of the year. It [...]
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