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COVID-19, Cannabis & Herbal Medicine Part 2: Gain-Of-Function
CANNABIS CULTURE – A DEEP dive into the relevant facts – and predictions for the near future – regarding the pandemic of 2020. Image #1 from Bartholomew and the Oobleck, by Dr. Seuss, 1949 “We are men of groans and howls, Mystic men who eat boiled owls, Tell us what you wish oh King, Our magic can do anything.”…
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Cannabis Consumption Surges During Pandemic As Sleep Issues And Anxieties Mount, Says New Poll
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a nearly double-digit increase in cannabis consumption among users as well as a “massive, lasting uptick” in those turning to cannabis delivery services to deal with sleep issues and rising anxieties. These are two key findings according to a new poll conducted by California-based Ganja Goddess, an online shopping, delivery…
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Researchers See Promising Results Using Cannabis Terpenes To Treat COVID-19
A recent study examining the use of cannabis terpene formulation – NT-VRL on inflammatory conditions has had some promising results in treating cytokine storm syndrome caused by COVID-19. Cytokine storm syndrome is a form of inflammatory response where white blood cells are activated and release inflammatory cytokines, which the activate more white blood cells. The syndrome can cause symptoms like…
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MMJ Recs Medical Marijuana And Home Deliveries: Which States Are Next?
In this day and age, we can have pretty much anything delivered to our homes. We can order an Uber ride, have food dropped off from Postmates, and get our groceries dropped right at our door – all without much effort. So why should our medical marijuana (MMJ) products be any different? Medical marijuana and home deliveries go hand in…
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MMJ Recs What Oklahoma’s Ban On MMJ Delivery Means For Patients’ Accessibility
The accessibility of medical marijuana is an important issue for MMJ patients all over the country. In Oklahoma, accessibility has never been a problem since MMJ became legal in 2018. The Sooner State has more dispensaries per capita than any other state in the country. And due to the fierce competition between dispensaries, the service you can expect in an…
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FSD Pharma Leaving Cannabis for COVID-19, Closing Medical Pot Facility in Cobourg, Ont.
FSD Pharma, which launched a medicinal cannabis production facility in Cobourg, Ont., will be cancelling its cannabis licences and closing the operation next month to focus on coronavirus work. On Thursday, the biotech/pharmaceutical company announced it has notified Health Canada of its decision to forfeit its licences. It also plans to suspend all activities within 30 days and has begun…
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New Research Suggests Terpenes And CBD Work 3X’s Better For COVID-19 Inflammation Than Corticosteroid
In the fight against COVID-19, cytokine storms are one of the most deadly factors that doctors are battling. This symptom in severe cases of the novel coronavirus can lead to excessive inflammation, swelling, pain, and loss of organ function. It can even cause the immune system to ramp up so much that it starts killing the body’s own cells –…
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MMJ Recs 7 Reasons Why The MMJ Market In Florida Is Booming During Coronavirus
A lot of businesses have been hurt by the coronavirus pandemic that’s swept across the country. Closures ranging from restaurants and movie theaters to gyms and stadiums have all resulted in business downturn and profit losses. But there’s one business that has actually grown during the lockdown period. The medical marijuana (MMJ) market in some places in the US has…
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The World Health Organization Says Reschedule Cannabis: Will The UN Agree?
The World Health Organization (WHO) wasn’t a household name. That was, until it became the subject of public health and political controversy surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. Aside from mitigating global pandemics, the WHO plays a significant role in the consideration of cannabis as a controlled substance on a global basis through the United Nations (UN). In January 2019, the WHO…
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MMJ Recs Could Cannabis Help Treat Coronavirus?
The coronavirus pandemic has hit populations hard all over the world. An alarmingly high number of deaths in many countries has led to researchers scrambling to find an effective treatment or cure for the disease. One recent study conducted in Canada looked at whether marijuana might be an option for coronavirus treatment. So, could cannabis help treat coronavirus (COVID-19)? Read…
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