CBD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of lung conditions that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe. Studies show that cannabis can help patients treat lung diseases by reducing airway inflammation and causing bronchodilation. What is COPD? COPD is a progressive inflammatory disease of the lungs […]

Crohn’s disease is one of the many conditions that cannabis can manage. First-hand patient reports and science show how CBD hemp treats Crohn’s disease therapeutically. The medical use of cannabis is over time becoming more and more popular and a mainstream trend in a very dynamic way. Just last week four states voted to legalise […]

Cannabis may help treat psychosis According to a study by scientists from King’s College, University of London, one of the key ingredients found in cannabis may be effective in treating psychosis. Researchers conducted a clinical trial in 88 psychosis sufferers – a mental disorder with symptoms of anxiety, paranoid behaviour and hallucinations – and found […]

CBD against Fibromyalgia People suffering from fibromyalgia find that cannabis works in treating their symptoms, often with less negative side effects than prescription drugs. What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a chronic disease characterized by symptoms of chronic pain, insomnia, migraines, fatigue, joint pain and irritable bowel problems. People with fibromyalgia suffer from increased sensitivity to […]

Almost half of CBD users can stop using drugs The study interviewed 2,400 members of 150,000 HelloMD communities about their use, knowledge, perceptions and misconceptions of CBD. The study found that 55% of CBD users were women, while THC was more predominant in men. According to the study, almost half of CBD users can stop […]

CBG is the building block for many compounds in cannabis, including THC and CBD. Cannabinoids are the active chemicals found in cannabis. They respond specifically to the cannabis plant and are known to affect the human body in many ways. While you may have heard of cannabinoids like THC and CBD, many don’t realize how […]

Say goodbye to period pains with the help of CBD Most women suffer from the seemingly endless nightmare of period pain at some point in their lives. In fact, for most women, it’s almost a week out of every month for forty or more years. Approximately 80% of women suffer from severe pain and many […]

Is CBD safe for pets? Knowing the purported benefits of cannabidiol (CBD) for humans, it makes sense that many pet owners ask about CBD for pets. Is CBD safe for pets? Will it hurt them or harm them in any way? Will they experience therapeutic benefits like humans , or will they do nothing? Pet […]

CBD relieves the symptoms of ALS Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, more commonly known as ALS or motor neuron disease, is a neurodegenerative disease that causes the depletion of motor neurons in the body, i.e. The neurons responsible for muscle movement. Although the average life expectancy is about 2-5 years after initial diagnosis, (this is not the […]

1. Industrial hemp seeds are very nutritious Hemp seeds, which are botanically placed between the nuts, are a nutritionally balanced food. They have a subtle nutty taste and are often known as hemp hearts. Hemp seeds contain more than 30% fat, which is rich in essential fatty acids, linoleic acid (omega-6) and alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3). […]

A tribute to the terpenes of the plant The terpenes, or more correctly terpenoids, are what give cannabis its aroma and, depending on the variety, a slight berry, lemon or rose flavour, making it taste and smell spicier or sweeter. Terpenes are found in many plants, fruits and herbs, and their properties are proven to […]