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Study reveals role of endocannabinoid system in treating seizures

By |2022-01-18T21:47:55+00:0018 January 2022|

A new study has revealed the role of the endocannabinoid system in treating seizures, in a rare form of epilepsy known as Dravet syndrome. Researchers at the University of Sydney’s Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics, investigated the impact of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) in Dravet syndrome [...]

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Infused Products Virtual Conference

By |2022-01-17T05:39:55+00:0017 January 2022|

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Cannabis in 2022 – Hurry Up and Wait

By |2022-01-17T05:39:53+00:0017 January 2022|

Here we are entering a new year. Finally, many states in the United States have agreed to legalize adult-use cannabis either through medical or adult-use programs. In 2021, we saw Connecticut, New Mexico, New Jersey, New York and Virginia all legalize adult-use, bringing the total to 18 states that now allow [...]

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Top Five Insurances Cannabis Businesses Need in 2022

By |2022-01-17T05:39:51+00:0017 January 2022|

Cannabis remains one of the fastest growing industries with no signs of slowing down. According to a recent article in Forbes Magazine, the legal cannabis market is poised to grow 20-30% per year to the tune of $50 billion by 2026.[1]With great opportunity comes numerous risks. Claims [...]

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Where the Cannabis Industry is Headed in 2022

By |2022-01-17T05:39:48+00:0017 January 2022|

Federal legalization of adult use cannabis is still out there as a potential, but ultimately, there are no guarantees that come with such a move. Further, even with legalization, the state-to-state variations in regulations for everything from cultivation standards to packaging and transportation will make marketing [...]

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London hotel launches CBD sleep experience

By |2022-01-15T12:55:51+00:0015 January 2022|

The Rosewood Hotel in London has launched two exclusive CBD sleep packages, aimed at delivering complete restoration and renewal. The hotel has partnered with CBD brands, Votary and Dreem Distillery to offer a CBD-themed stay entitled ‘the alchemy of sleep‘. The packages include CBD treatments such [...]

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British Cannabis products receive breakthrough from the FSA

By |2022-01-15T12:54:53+00:0015 January 2022|

British Cannabis is the first company to receive confirmation that its cannabis-derived CBD oils and supplements will remain on the UK market, following the implementation of Novel Foods laws. British Cannabis, registered as CBD Health Foods Ltd, is delighted to become the first company to receive [...]

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“It was the biggest shock to be diagnosed with arthritis at 30”

By |2022-01-15T12:54:06+00:0015 January 2022|

Former hairdresser, Denise Lynch, was only 30 when she was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. She reveals us how CBD has helped her recovery.  Denise started taking CBD around five years ago when she was diagnosed with Ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis. She was working as a hairdresser [...]

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Study: Does cannabis affect men and women differently?

By |2022-01-14T11:50:48+00:0014 January 2022|

Do men and women respond to cannabis differently? Not according to a new study from researchers in Australia. Investigators at the University of Sydney have found no real differences in the effects of vapourised cannabis in men and women.  Some evidence has indicated that males and [...]

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CBD guides: Can CBD help with quitting smoking?

By |2022-01-14T11:49:44+00:0014 January 2022|

The start of a new year is a common time for people to try to quit smoking. What does the science say about using CBD? Is there ever a good time to attempt to stop smoking? We ask if CBD could help with stubbing out the [...]

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Cannabinoids CBGA and CBDA may help prevent Covid-19 – study

By |2022-01-13T14:21:38+00:0013 January 2022|

A new study has identified compounds in hemp that may have the ability to help prevent Covid-19. A study by Oregon State University has revealed that the compounds cannabigerolic acid (CBGA) and cannabidiolic acid (CBDA), may have the ability to prevent the virus that causes Covid-19 [...]

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Why three quarters of endometriosis patients still access medical cannabis illegally

By |2022-01-13T14:21:21+00:0013 January 2022|

Three quarters of endometriosis patients who access medical cannabis still do so illicitly, according to new findings from Australia.  A new study from researchers in Australia has revealed that three quarters of endometriosis patients who reported using medical cannabis, access it via the legacy market.  Researchers [...]

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Could CBD be the key to a healthier 2022?

By |2022-01-13T14:21:00+00:0013 January 2022|

The start of a new year is always the time for making changes, setting goals and new promises, could CBD help you make some positive changes this year? At the end of 2020, 43 per cent of one survey’s participants resolved to eat healthier, while 50 [...]

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Cannabis-based treatment ‘six times’ more effective at killing cancer cells

By |2022-01-13T14:20:48+00:0013 January 2022|

A combination of cannabinoids and mushrooms has been found to drastically improve  effectiveness in killing cancer cells, when used alongside standard chemotherapy. New research conducted in Israel shows that new products containing cannabinoids and mushrooms, are up to six times more effective in killing cancer cells [...]

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A guide to finding the right CBD product for you

By |2022-01-13T14:19:28+00:0013 January 2022|

From quality to effects and cost, not to mention taste, aroma and flavour. There are many factors to weigh up before you choose a CBD product.  Has your internet search left you with more questions than answers?  You’re probably wondering, ‘how much should I spend? What [...]

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Nottingham Road Clinic to offer new medical cannabis treatments

By |2022-01-12T12:05:17+00:0012 January 2022|

Cannabis Health visited Nottingham Road Clinic based in Mansfield as it prepares to launch new medical cannabis treatments. Nottingham Road Clinic is a private medical facility offering a range of different services.  It currently offers healthcare, wellness and cosmetic procedures, but this is the first time [...]

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5 ways CBD could make taking part in Dry January easier

By |2022-01-12T12:04:17+00:0012 January 2022|

Taking part in Dry January is no easy challenge. Here we’ve listed five ways that CBD may help to make it a little bit easier. Studies show that a third of people who take part in Dry January fail to make it through the full 30 [...]

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What are the different types of CBD oil available in the UK?

By |2022-01-11T16:04:50+00:0011 January 2022|

We sat down with Bud & Tender to speak to them about the different types of CBD oil available on the market and to learn why their premium CBD oil has been voted as the best in the UK. Before we dive into the different types [...]

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Yoga and CBD – how a new event hopes to combine benefits of both

By |2022-01-11T16:04:06+00:0011 January 2022|

Practising yoga is perfect for connecting the body, while CBD may help you to deal with stress and anxiety. After the stress of the past two years, we could all do with making relaxation and unwinding one of our new year’s resolutions. Taking up yoga or [...]

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Study examines if CBGA has an effect on epileptic seizures

By |2022-01-11T16:03:46+00:0011 January 2022|

Researchers examining the effects of CBGA on Dravet Syndrome report that it may have a ‘modest’ effect on seizures. Researchers at the University of Sydney have been examining the potential of three cannabinoids to treat Dravet syndrome. This new study explored whether CBGA, or its precursor [...]

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CBD guides: Could CBD help the symptoms of long covid and fibromyalgia?

By |2022-01-11T16:02:16+00:0011 January 2022|

The Office for National Statistics reveals that 1.3 million people in the UK are estimated to have Long Covid. We ask if CBD could help the symptoms. Long Covid is a series of symptoms that persist for weeks after the initial infection. As part of the [...]

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Europe’s largest patient registry expands to offer more affordable access

By |2022-01-11T16:01:51+00:0011 January 2022|

Published patient data within The UK Medical Cannabis Registry suggests positive changes were observed in pain, anxiety and sleep-specific health-related outcomes. The Sapphire Access Scheme allows patients to be included for free in the UK Medical Cannabis Registry (“The Registry”) and receive £50 appointments. The Registry [...]

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FDA approve trial into CBD capsules as a therapeutic option for opioid addiction

By |2022-01-10T10:58:39+00:0010 January 2022|

The trial is described as a ‘key milestone’ in research examining therapeutic alternatives for opioid use disorder. It is hoped the study will help to reverse the effects of the ongoing opioid epidemic. The US-based research-focused biotech company, Ananda Scientific announced its CBD drug will be part [...]

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Could medical cannabis help fibromyalgia?

By |2022-01-08T21:15:40+00:008 January 2022|

Fibromyalgia can be a debilitating and extremely painful condition. We examine if medical cannabis could offer some help with symptoms. Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes pain, fatigue brain fog and causes difficulty sleeping. It also causes memory problems and headaches. It is estimated that may [...]

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Study shows CBD dominant cannabis consumption may reduce opioid use

By |2022-01-08T21:15:09+00:008 January 2022|

Study reports that CBD-dominant cannabis may be associated with a reduction in opioid prescription use in adults A study on CBD-dominant cannabis and prescription opioid use involved almost 10,000 patients aged 65 or older. All of the participants held a prescription for medical cannabis from Canadian [...]

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There is hope: Don’t let your back pain ruin 2022

By |2022-01-07T13:00:09+00:007 January 2022|

Leading pain expert Dr Anthony Ordman, explains how cannabis medicine can offer an effective chronic pain solution Anthony Ordman has spent over twenty years working in the Pain Management Clinic of London’s Royal Free Hospital, having set the clinic up in 1997. He now works in [...]

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Changes announced at landmark medical cannabis project

By |2022-01-07T13:00:00+00:007 January 2022|

Changes have been announced at Project Twenty21 – the UK’s landmark medical cannabis study – which organisers say will enable it to continue for longer than originally planned. Project Twenty21 was established to help patients access affordable medical cannabis treatment while being monitored by scientific body, [...]

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What is the best way to take CBD for period pain?

By |2022-01-07T03:35:56+00:007 January 2022|

We examine the best way to take CBD during your period to target the different symptoms such as cramps, muscle pain, sleeplessness and acne. There is nothing worse than needing to get through a busy day while struggling with period pain. There are many different ways [...]

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CBD company Love Hemp launch trial with Deliveroo

By |2022-01-07T03:35:23+00:007 January 2022|

Customers in South London will be able to use the Deliveroo app to order CBD products from the UK company through a virtual storefront. The CBD industry and delivery services have experienced a massive boom since the start of the pandemic in 2020. CBD sales rose [...]

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Study shows CBD-dominant cannabis may help adolescents with autism

By |2022-01-07T03:34:49+00:007 January 2022|

A new study from Turkey showed that CBD-dominant cannabis may be effective for autistic adolescents Researchers aimed to examine if the long-term use of cannabis extracts containing high percentages of CBD with low THC could make a difference for adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) The [...]

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Five reasons to add hemp to your diet

By |2022-01-07T03:33:46+00:007 January 2022|

One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to eat a healthier diet. We give you five reasons to consider adding hemp to your meals January usually marks the start of new beginnings and promises for the year ahead. One of the more common resolutions [...]

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Could CBD help with anxiety and improve our mental health?

By |2022-01-07T03:32:59+00:007 January 2022|

Anxiety, the body’s natural response to stress, is a feeling of fear or apprehension about what’s to come. Events such as job interviews, the purchase of your first home, a medical appointment or public speaking may cause people to feel nervous or fearful, but how can [...]

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Study shows CBD may not be associated with liver abnormalities

By |2022-01-07T03:32:31+00:007 January 2022|

A new study has shown that CBD is not associated with liver abnormalities in healthy volunteers despite concerns. The study published in the journal of Cannabis and Cannabinoid research revealed that the use of oral CBD is not associated with liver abnormality. This includes the elevated [...]

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A Conversation with the Founders of Veda Scientific: Part Two

By |2022-01-07T03:32:21+00:007 January 2022|

This is the second piece in a two-part conversation with the founders of Veda Scientific, CEO Leo Welder and CSO Aldwin M. Anterola, PhD. To read part one, click here. In part one, we chatted about their backgrounds, their approach to cannabis testing, their role in [...]

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Leaders in Cannabis Formulations: Part 5

By |2022-01-07T03:32:16+00:007 January 2022|

Natural cannabinoid distillates and isolates are hydrophobic oils and solids, meaning that they do not mix well with water and are poorly absorbed in the human body after consumption. Cannabinoid oils can be formulated into emulsions to form a fine suspension in water to modulate bioavailability, [...]

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Study shows inhaled CBD may help to shrink tumours and prevent growth

By |2022-01-05T09:27:07+00:005 January 2022|

A study on the inhalation of CBD has shown it may provide anti-cancer activity in animals with glioblastoma. The researchers studied the effects of CBD on the highly aggressive form of brain cancer. Glioblastoma can form in the brain or spinal cord. It can occur at [...]

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Could CBD help to reduce anxiety and phobias?

By |2022-01-05T09:26:24+00:005 January 2022|

Phobias are some of the most common forms of anxiety disorders. We ask if CBD could help reduce some of the symptoms. Phobias can include more common fears such as heights, spiders, flying or more unusual ones such as  beards, chickens, clouds. Their response can be [...]

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Everything you need to know about CBD vaporization

By |2022-01-05T09:25:47+00:005 January 2022|

Medical cannabis experts Kanabo break down the confusing terminology of vaping CBD and explain everything we need to know. From e-cigarettes to vaping, vaporization is a term with many aliases. It’s no wonder some people find it confusing For some, it’s a hobby. For others, it’s [...]

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Emerald Holding Acquires MJBiz for $120 Million

By |2022-01-05T09:25:38+00:005 January 2022|

In a press release sent out today, Emerald Holding, Inc. announced they have completed their acquisition of MJBiz for $120 million. Emerald Holding, Inc. is a large, publicly traded business-to-business events producer and content conglomerate with a number of publications and events in industries like design, [...]

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Aurora Cannabis Delivers Largest Shipment to Israel

By |2022-01-05T09:25:37+00:005 January 2022|

Aurora Cannabis Inc. sent out a press release today announcing that they have completed their largest shipment of cannabis to Israel yet. The Canadian company says the shipment of medical cannabis is worth roughly C$10 million, making it their largest shipment and possibly the largest cannabis [...]

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Connecticut Seeks to Change Microbial Testing Regulations

By |2022-01-05T09:25:35+00:005 January 2022|

As of now, there are only two cannabis testing labs in Connecticut. Last year, regulators in the state approved a request from AltaSci Labs to raise the testing limits for yeast and mold at their lab from 10,000 colony forming units per gram (cfu/g) up to [...]

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