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. [...]

The recent IPCC report on climate change revealed the shocking state of the environment with a code red warning. As this shows no sign of slowing down, we ask if hemp could provide a code green solution. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report didn’t [...]

Megastar Beyonce has revealed how CBD has helped her with “restlessness” and “inflammation” whilst on tour. In an interview with fashion magazine Harper’s Bazaar, Beyonce Knowles revealed she discovered CBD on her last music tour, saying it helps her with restlessness and soreness. Not only has [...]

One of America’s largest cannabis companies has been made the official CBD partner of The Professional Fighters League (PFL) and the PFL Athlete Wellness and Performance Program. The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has announced an agreement with Columbia Care, one of the largest cultivators, manufacturers and [...]

Employees said it reduced stress and boosted productivity A US study has revealed that 15 percent of remote workers used cannabis at work during the pandemic. According to the findings, from online cannabis resource, American Marijuana, workers said it reduced stress and boosted productivity. It may [...]

A new CBD café has opened in Cumbria in the hope of tackling misconceptions about the cannabinoid. The county has welcomed its first ever CBD cafe, which aims to educate the public about CBD, while serving up coffee and cakes. After Covid-19 hindered their plans, West [...]

High profile campaigner Vera Twomey has responded to neurologists who expressed concern over products likely to be offered through the Medical Cannabis Access Programme. Doctors treating patients with epilepsy appear to be planning to shun the Irish Government’s Medical Cannabis Access Programme (MCAP). Several neurologists and [...]

An Australian survey of women with endometriosis stated that 13 percent use cannabis to manage their symptoms, pharmacist Dr Stacia Woodcock discusses the findings. Endometriosis occurs when the lining of the uterus (the endometrium) grows outside of the uterine cavity in other areas of the body, [...]

A new cannabis trade organisation will help shape the next phase of the regulated cannabis sector on the British Isles. In a landmark development for the cannabis industry the Cannabis Services Advisory Board, has been established in Jersey to act as an official conduit between industry [...]

Patients attending Product Earth this summer will have the opportunity to test their own medical cannabis at the major UK hemp and CBD event. The UK’s largest CBD and hemp expo will take place in the West Midlands from 20-22 August to highlight the vast potential [...]

The Dutch Government has pledged €1.4 million for research into medical cannabis in children with treatment-resistant epilepsy.  The research will explore whether medical cannabis reduces the frequency and/or severity of epileptic seizures in children.  This is the second grant for medical cannabis research to be made [...]

A first-of-its-kind report reveals that the majority of consumers believe CBD to have a positive effect on their quality of life, among other emerging trends. New Frontier Data, an analytics firm specialising in the global cannabis industry has released a new report examining cannabis regulations in [...]

Former NFL player Chris Hetherington has founded his own CBD – and it’s made from orange peel. New wellness brand Peels, which officially launched on 3 August, was founded by 11-year NFL veteran and seasoned CEO Chris Hetherington. Peels’ claims its molecularly identical CBD acts in [...]

Young people who identify as lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) are more likely to self-medicate with cannabis to cope with depression, according to a new study. The study, from Université de Montréal, offers some answers.analysed data collected from 1,548 adolescent boys and girls – including 128 [...]

The flagship CBD supplement brand of British Cannabis, has moved into exciting new CBD product format territory, with the release of Canabidol CBD Dermal Patches. As part of a continuous programme of research and innovation at British Cannabis, the company has now launched its CBD Dermal [...]

A quick and easy nutrient-rich bread made with hemp, taken from the recently published collection of recipes, Cooking with Hemp. It’s no secret that hemp is full of nutrients.  Its seeds are second only to the soybean for plant-based protein sources, while also being a source [...]

In a world-first, a UK trial will test if a cannabis-based mouth spray can be used to treat aggressive brain tumours. A major trial of cannabis-based drug Sativex in treating the most aggressive form of brain tumour is set to launch at 15 NHS hospitals around [...]

The UK’s largest survey of medical cannabis consumers aims to give patients a voice in the campaign for policy reform. Europe’s largest patient union group Cancard, has now launched its first survey of medical cannabis patients in the UK. The study will take a ‘deep dive’ into [...]

Medical cannabis is offering new hope to those living with chronic back and spinal pain, writes Dr Anthony Ordman, hon. medical director of Integro Medical Clinics. Anthony Ordman spent over 20 years working in the Pain Management Clinic of London’s Royal Free Hospital, having set it [...]

After a serious car accident which wasn’t her fault, Catherine* was left with debilitating chronic pain as a result of her injuries. Seven and a half years on, medical cannabis has finally given the quality of life to be a mum to her four-year-old daughter.  In [...]

A novel formulation of the cannabinoids THC and CBN was found to improve sleep in medical cannabis patients. The study, which appeared in the American Journal of Endocannabinoid Medicine, concluded that a repeat-action tablet formulation of THC and CBN was associated with improved sleep quality in [...]

The first case study of medical cannabis as a novel treatment for chronic pain has been published in the British Medical Journal. A medical cannabis patient living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) has broken new ground in the move towards widespread acceptance of cannabis as a medicine. [...]

Andrea Willis, also known as Andie, has been battling with the UK’s healthcare system since the age of 16. Now in her 40’s she has found a treatment that works for controlling her pain and gives her a better quality of life. Andie Willis, 49, lives [...]

Cooking with cannabis is a trend that goes back decades, but now top chefs are embracing its benefits too. Juicy Fields shares a recipe for a Yellowfin tuna steak in hemp seed crust on avocado edamame salad. Cooking with cannabis is something that is getting more [...]