Psychedelics Lays an Important Role in Metamodernism
There are stories about how psychedelics changed the minds of entrepreneurs, not only seeking enlightenment in the San Francisco Bay Area beginning in the late 60s and early 70s but incorporating their psychedelic visions into business models. There are anecdotal stories about Steve Jobs taking psychedelics to help visualize the design of the iPad and iPhone. Many […]
Germany Windups Cannabinoid Medication for Insomnia
Zelira Therapeutics Ltd (ASX: ZLD, OTC-QB: ZLDAF) received formal approval from German regulatory authority BfArM to launch in the German medical cannabis market for its new insomnia medication Zenivol. Zenivol is the first clinically validated, pharmaceutical-grade, cannabis-based sleep medication. Zenivol’s clinical research achieved the highest level of scientific review when it was peer reviewed in the […]
Latest Research Highlights Marijuana’s Potential in Lowering Demand for Certain Prescription Drugs
A new research project study published in the Journal of Health Economics suggests that States which have legalized recreational use of Marijuana show reduced demand for certain prescription drugs. The study reviewed trends in Medicaid prescriptions in all 50 states between 2011 and 2019 and discovered “significant reductions in the volume of prescriptions” in the […]
Why does Food Taste Taster When You Are High?
Have you ever experienced severe feelings of hunger after consuming cannabis? You know what I mean — that overwhelming desire to reach for every snack food in your cabinet or assemble a peanut butter and pickle sandwich without a second thought. That all-too-common phenomenon is called “the munchies.” One of the best parts about smoking […]
Cannabis & Cancer: How Cannabinoids Can Act Disablers against Active Cancer Cell
There is abundant anecdotal evidence showing that people can live with cancer for decades after diagnosis. Several books and films describe various alternative approaches to traditional medicines that patients have used to help them heal, many citing the use of cannabis. For example, “Weed the People” is an excellent film documenting the cannabis experiences of […]
New Studies Forces Psychiatrists to Rethink on Psychedelics
About one in eight people in the world live with a mental disorder, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), and nearly a billion people around the world live with a diagnosable mental disorder. But modern psychiatry is about to be deluged with more cases of depression, anxiety, paranoia and other mental health issues as […]
CBD Supporting Millions of Life’s, But Who Benefits the Most
In the media, cannabidiol (CBD) is often discussed as a post-workout drink or morning coffee enhancer. Even CBD-infused creams, lotions, and clothing articles are on the market. Then, what is CBD medicine, exactly? What’s so appealing about it? CBD either comes from the hemp plant or is manufactured in a laboratory as a component of […]
Opinion: Is Vaping Legit Alternative to Smoking?
“No Doc… I don’t smoke, I only vape which is safe right?” Unfortunately, I am hearing this sentence a lot more in my dental chair. Most of us know that smoking isn’t good for you, so the healthier way is to vape. Right? Vaping is fairly new, and we don’t know all the serious health […]
Slamming Out the Heat with DIY Frozen Cannabis Popsicles
Guide to Making Weed Popsicles at Home It’s that time of the year again when we keep our fridges stocked with every cool and frozen treat possible. I keep mine stocked with frozen cannabis-infused edibles, especially weed popsicles. Cannabis edibles are fast carving out a niche as one of the best methods of using cannabis. […]