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Out of the hundreds of known cannabinoids, two have garnered the most scientific interest. Cannabidiol (CBD) and delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) occur naturally in the cannabis plant and interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system. The compounds influence the activity of two main receptors of the Endocannabinoid system, affecting numerous physiological pathways. …
CBD, short for cannabidiol, is a hemp-based chemical. When mixed with a carrier oil like MCT it preserves CBD before transforming into a commercial product. CBD contains only trace amounts (.3%) of THC, the psychotropic substance that produces the feeling of a “high.” But does CBD have any health risks? Let’s …
Pain is a challenging health condition to manage. Sometimes, it’s tough for both patients and doctors to understand the root cause and subsequent solution for the pain. All types of pains affect our body and mental state in many different ways. Even for an expert treating a person suffering from, …
Many people have been using synthetic cannabinoids since their introduction in 2002. Even though synthetic cannabinoids are made in laboratory conditions, many manufacturers dubiously claim that these are made from plant material. Today, hundreds of synthetic cannabinoids have exposed the general public to a host of unpredictable effects. Many of …
CBD or cannabidiol, once widely stereotyped as a psychoactive substance, is now easily available in regular drug stores. Research suggests that CBD has medicinal potential to treat various conditions, from epilepsy to chronic pain. CBD interacts with the Endocannabinoid system to maintain our internal environment’s homeostasis. CBD’s ability to influence …
Sex is an activity that concerns almost all adults. There’s nothing better than good and satisfying sex. But not all couples experience a satisfying sexual relationship. Today’s fast-paced life takes over them, and they lose the art of amazing sex. The outside pressure is so much that sex gradually becomes …
Patients with chronic arthritis pain might be thinking about using cannabidiol (CBD) as a type of medication. CBD and THC (delta-9tetrahydrocannabinol) are constituents of marijuana, alongside other cannabinoids. THC, though, is a psychoactive substance while CBD is not. Psychoactive, in more layman terms, means that it causes a high (or …
CBD may play a role in promoting weight loss due to how it interacts with the endocannabinoid system in the body. The Endocannabinoid system is a vast network that stretches throughout the body. It has two main receptors: CB1 and CB2, which make it receptive to various compounds. The central …
Cannabidiol or CBD consumption has increased manifold in recent years. The cannabis compound, which is 100 percent natural and risk-free, has found takers from all walks of life. From patients to sportspersons to youngsters struggling with mental health issues, CBD seems a one-size-fits-all medicine. However, despite its instant popularity, there …
Tommy Chong, the excitable hippy of “That 70s Show” and the famed star of Cheech and Chong, has been the poster boy of the cannabis movement for over forty years. And he’s showing no signs of slowing down. Chong’s career started as an actor, after which we saw him become …
