Category: Medical Cannabis

7 great benefits of cannabis for HIV/AIDS

7 great benefits of cannabis for HIV/AIDS

People with HIV have long realized that cannabis can ease many HIV-related conditions, including nausea, loss of appetite, depression, weight loss, and neuropathic pain. In addition to treating common symptoms of HIV and side effects of antiretroviral drugs, research indicates that cannabis may help fight HIV itself. So, If you are an HIV patient who […]

7 reasons why asthmatics should smoke cannabis

7 reasons why asthmatics should smoke cannabis

Due to the fact that the most popular method of recreationally consuming cannabis is smoking, it may seem like an unlikely medical treatment for a respiratory condition. Any doctor will tell you that smoking cigarettes is not a good idea for asthma sufferers (or for anyone, really), but studies are showing that cannabis may have […]

The cannabis diet: study finds marijuana may help weight loss

The cannabis diet: study finds marijuana may help weight loss

What finally would be the solution for obesity? Physical activity programmes? Cutting out sugar-sweetened beverages? Reducing portion sizes? Or maybe a major surgery? A recent study published in the journal Endocrinology suggests the weight loss key is hidden in a very special ingredient you never imagined before… Apparently, a mixture of vitamin A and cannabis […]

High and skinny: can weed help you lose weight?

Looking for a funny and effective diet plan? We have good news for you! Smoking pot causes the munchies – so it must lead to weight gain, right? Not necessarily, according to a study published in The American Journal of Medicine. The research finds an intriguing connection between marijuana use and body weight, showing that […]

Britain’s first cannabis pharmacy opens in London

Britain’s first cannabis pharmacy opens in London

The UK’s first ever legal cannabis pharmacy has opened its doors to the public this week, but if you are already thinking about deleting your favourite dealer ́s phone number, wait until the end of this post. Carun UK, located in Twickenham, south London, is offering a range of health and beauty products using the […]

Will Nevada legalize weed on 2016?

Las Vegas voters could legalize weed for the state of Nevada in 2016 during the next Presidential election.     The Nevada Legislature decided to skip consideration of Initiative Petition 1, which proposes legalizing marijuana for adults 21 and over and taxing and regulating it similarly to alcohol. Their decision means the Initiative to Tax […]

Have You Heard Of Hemp Oil and CBD oil?

Have You Heard Of Hemp Oil and CBD oil?

Cannabis are making headlines almost everyday because of its medical uses, but, besides of smoking, do you know how to use it and what the benefits are? Today we introduce you the hemp seed oil, a dietary supplement that has many reported beneficial effects for your health. So far we’ve talking about the seed oil, but […]

No links between Marijuana use and IQ decline

No links between Marijuana use and IQ decline

After the controversial release of a Duke University study that linked persistent cannabis use and neuropsychological decline, the University College of London filled us with joy providing stronger evidences that they were wrong. In this new study researchers examined more than 2.500 children born in 1991 and 1992 and tested their IQ at age 8 […]