Chinese Heroin vs. Canadian Cannabis

In Canada, especially in Vancouver, British Columbia, it’s a battle between Chinese heroin (fentanyl) and Canadian cannabis. Outside the allowable parameters of the debate is the solution: how cannabis is used for rehabilitation and how to safely self-rehab with cannabis usage. You can quit meth with cannabis rehab. Rehab for alcohol should include cannabis-based medicines. Or forget the rehab centre altogether. Safely self-rehab with cannabis usage from the comfort of your home. People are struggling with substance use. It’s not […]

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New Covid Variant: BS 24.7

There’s a new covid variant out of Canada – BS 24.7. Symptoms include loss of self-awareness, emotional de-regulation, lack of empathy toward those perceived as “other,” loss of self-resilience, healthy relationships, problem-solving skills, and basic autonomy. Fortunately, like past covid strains, ample evidence suggests that raw cannabis (particularly CBDa) can prevent infection. So, if you’re immune compromised and have legitimate concerns about new flu viruses, pick up some CBD flower and eat it raw. Meanwhile, the rest of us must […]

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CBD For Hair Loss

CBD for hair loss? Hair loss (or alopecia) affects millions of people worldwide. Both men and women can experience hair loss. Genetics, stress, and hormonal imbalances contribute to hair loss, and no one-size-fits-all remedy exists. But what about CBD? A recent study reviewed data and found “a scientific basis for CBD use in alopecia.” Of course, this study was far from comprehensive. But it provides a good starting point. CBD for hair loss? Can it help, or is this all […]

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Ten Reasons to Ignore the FDA and Try CBD

There are at least ten reasons to ignore the FDA and try CBD. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration published a study this week suggesting that long-term use of CBD leads to liver toxicity and reproductive issues in males and females. They used animal studies to support their conclusions. But what about studies done on human beings showing CBD’s benefits? Here are ten reasons to ignore the biased FDA and try non-toxic CBD. Ten Reasons to Ignore the FDA and […]

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Is CBD Toxic?

Is CBD Toxic? The answer is apparent, right? When even the World Health Organization calls CBD “safe and tolerable,” it’s clear CBD is fine. It’s the one cannabinoid that public health hasn’t been able to demonize. Yet. Food and Drug Administration officials published a review study on CBD. They claim their findings show “potential hazards associated with oral exposure to CBD.” They also claim “no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work […]

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Medical Cannabis “Safe and Effective” For Cancer Patients, Study

A new study reveals what many already know: medical cannabis is safe and effective for cancer patients. The study of 358 adults with cancer found a 1:1 balance of THC and CBD significantly helped reduce pain intensity and the interference of pain in daily life. The Canadian-based research also found that with medical cannabis, cancer patients had a reduced need for other drugs. Why Is Cannabis Popular With Cancer Patients?  Before getting into the latest study on medical cannabis, let’s […]

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Did Florida Just Legalize Cannabis?

Did Florida just legalize cannabis? Over the last month, the Florida hemp industry has been lobbying against a proposal to regulate hemp products heavily. Since the 2018 Farm Bill re-legalized hemp across the United States, Florida’s hemp entrepreneurs have created thousands of jobs. According to the Farm Bill, hemp becomes illegal cannabis when it contains more than 0.3 percent THC. But States have gotten around the loophole by using Delta-8 THC. A measure in the Florida House threatened to close […]

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FDA Will Not Regulate CBD

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will not regulate CBD after a “careful review” of the subject. Instead, the FDA is asking Congress to create a regulatory system that balances “risk” with access to CBD products. This announcement hasn’t changed the status of CBD products, which are legal but not regulated as food or dietary supplements. Some businesses were disappointed to hear that the FDA will not regulate CBD. Many people associate the federal bureaucracy with consumer-friendly standards and […]

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German Legalization Delayed

The German government is delaying cannabis legalization as they have yet to submit proposals to the European Commission. Accordingly, Germans may not see legal cannabis until 2025. In an e-mail to Euronews, the German health ministry confirmed that a draft law for cannabis legalization is “currently being drafted.” “A large number of legal and operational questions concerning implementation need to be answered and coordinated between the ministries in charge” before the government can submit the change to the European Commission, the […]

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FDA Releases Guidance for Cannabis

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued final instructions for creating medications derived from cannabis. Including information on the specific differences between cannabis and hemp. The FDA published a guidance document entitled “Cannabis and Cannabis-Derived Compounds: Quality Considerations for Clinical Research.” This document is the final version of the 2020 guidance that went through a White House review. This reformed guidance is necessary, says the FDA, because hemp, now legal at the federal level due to the 2018 […]

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