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07/04/2018 / By Vicki Batts

10 Science-backed benefits of cannabis

Cannabis may still be prohibited by the U.S. federal government, but that doesn’t mean the prized plant isn’t a medicine. While federal prohibition may make scientific research on cannabis harder to complete, many studies have shown that the plant has wide-reaching medicinal benefits. Research continues to show that for dozens of conditions, cannabis could be […]

05/23/2018 / By Tracey Watson

CBD oil: A miracle oil that relieves anxiety without causing a high

Anxiety is truly one of the greatest afflictions of our time. Many of the so-called “conveniences” that are supposed to make modern life easier and more enjoyable, including the Internet, social media, emails, WhatsApp, etc., invade our lives, leaving us little time to disconnect and maintain a state of calm. We are left feeling anxious […]

05/09/2018 / By David Williams

“Weeding” out bad research: Scores of data prove medical cannabis is safe and effective

For a long time, cannabis had a bad reputation. It was portrayed by the media, as well as the government itself, as a sort of dangerous gateway drug that must be avoided in order to live a productive and successful life. However, times have now changed. Nowadays, there is plenty of information about the benefits […]

11/23/2017 / By Vicki Batts

Cannabis use doubles in the U.K.: Thousands are now using it for anxiety, epilepsy, pain control

Medical marijuana use seems to be on the rise around the world. While there is no shortage of controversy when it comes to the medicinal value of cannabis, the number of people turning to this plant medicine for relief continues to grow — especially in the United Kingdom. Across the pond, some 250,000 people are […]

10/14/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

Could medical marijuana be a solution to the opioid epidemic?

Medical marijuana users in Illinois report that their use of the substance to relieve pain has lessened or stopped their use of other prescription medications such as opioids, as reported by The Daily Mail. The small-scale study from DePaul University and Rush University suggests it could be a solution to the opioid crisis. The researchers […]

01/18/2017 / By Daniel Barker

Huge 400 page scientific report concludes marijuana effectively treats chronic pain

A new 400-page analysis of more than 10,000 marijuana studies concluded that marijuana is effective for treating chronic pain, relieving multiple sclerosis symptoms and alleviating the nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy. The report, released by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine on January 12, is the first since 1999 to take a […]

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