“The study, titled “Cannabinoids and Viral Infections,” concluded that cannabinoids such as CBD, which can be derived from marijuana or hemp plants, may be helpful in dealing with persistent viral infections”
“The craving for food while smoking (or ingesting marijuana) is likely due to the stimulation of marijuana receptors in the feeding centers of our brain.”
“The Guardian reported that a team led by Dr. Stephanie McGrath studied epileptic seizures in dogs and found an 89 percent reduction in seizures in dogs who’d been treated with CBD”
“Research shows that cannabis works more quickly than antidepressants in stimulating the endocannabinoid system, mostly without the side effects that come with antidepressants“
“a 2015 study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease suggests that using products with both THC and CBD are more effective at reducing brain inflammation than alone – this is called the entourage effect“
“the endocannabinoid system has “shown promise in modulating cellular and molecular hallmarks of TBI pathology such as; cell death, excitotoxicity, neuroinflammation, cerebrovascular breakdown, and cell structure and remodeling” – all of which play a role in subsequent memory loss”
“Industry research firm BDS Analytics predicts consumer spending in the space to reach $57 billion by 2027 and that kind of market will be nearing fine-tuned. Some project that CBD sales might actually outpace legal-regulated-cannabis-sales at $22 billion by 2022“
“Researchers found that states that allow the use of cannabis for medical purposes had 2.21 million fewer daily doses of opioids prescribed per year under Medicare Part D, compared with those states without medical cannabis laws”
“CBD topicals are often a go-to product for older consumers because they lack any psychoactive side effects and some high-strength products can provide pain relief throughout the day. Many athletes also use topicals for post-workout relief “
“Among the best documented effects of cannabis is its ability to deliver “a pleasant euphoria and sense of relaxation,” according to no less an authority than the U.S. government”
“Canadian researchers found that THC stimulates the CB1 receptors in the brain, especially those located in the regulatory centers responsible for nausea and vomiting. CBDA, on the other hand, the raw form of CBD has been found in preclinical studies as a powerful compound to relieve nausea”
“In a report released earlier this year, Colorado’s Department of Public Health & Environment found that cannabis consumers in the state are increasingly turning to edibles”