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Can Cannabis Treat Breast Cancer: Know What Science Tells Us
Breast cancer is a common type of cancer that affects mostly women at some point in their lives. According to reports by the World Health Organization, thousands of lives are lost to breast cancer every year. At least one woman is diagnosed with breast cancer every two minutes, and at least one woman succumbs to breast cancer every thirteen minutes. While there are a handful of breast cancer treatment options including surgical, radiological, and chemical, most of them are particularly unpleasant. Also, besides being costly, some of these treatment options are linked with serious side effects including constipation, nausea, and fatigue. This is why patients are now turning to cannabis…
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Is CBD a Modern-Day Gold Rush?
To hear some people talk about CBD, you would think that every one of us would be stockpiling this miracle substance. But while there is no doubt a lot of hype surrounding CBD, it does undeniably offer some health benefits for users. In fact, scientific research is rapidly confirming many of CBD’s most important purported benefits. Coupled with the growing anecdotal evidence of CBD’s benefits, this seems like a great time to be getting into the CBD market. But what exactly is CBD and does it justify the current and growing level of interest? Let’s take a look at both questions. What is CBD? Cannabidiol is one of the many…
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Your Essential Guide to CBD by Purplebox Vapours
Cannabidiol (more commonly known as CBD) has undergone a huge rise in popularity over the past year. Despite this, many are still uncertain about the uses and benefits of CBD oil – not to mention its legality. This infographic from the team at purplebox vapours offers a simple guide to CBD for beginners. But first, What is CBD? Cannabidiol, or CBD for short, comes from a variety of the cannabis sativa known as hemp. It can comprise up to 40% of the plant’s extract and is usually concentrated into a liquid oil, known as CBD Oil. There is still some confusion about the relationship between marijuana and CBD.…
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Cannabis Oil for Diabetes Treatment and Prevention
Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects the body’s insulin response and blood sugar levels. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2017) reported that diabetes affects over 30 million people, with 9.4% of cases originating from the United States. Many cases are going undiagnosed each year. The disease increases the risk of medical complications and costs patients about $16,000 per year. Shockingly, diabetes also costs the healthcare system over $300,000 per year. However, there are a variety of substances used to treat diabetes, including cannabis. The benefits of cannabis for health-related conditions has gained traction over the past few years. Cannabis is one of the emerging substances used to…
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How Terpenes Impact the Effect of CBD
When it comes to selecting a quality CBD oil, there are several different routes that you can take to find a product that’s right for you. There are plenty of CBD tinctures, lotions, vapes, and edibles to choose from, and it’s a good idea to try out different administration styles and CBD concentrations to find something that suits your needs. There’s also the option of selecting a CBD isolate or full-spectrum formula, each of which has different purposes and potential outcomes. For starters, isolate CBD has been further distilled after the extraction process to remove other cannabinoids and terpenes that can be found in full-spectrum products. Terpenes are an important…
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5 CBD Myths Busted
CBD often gets a bad rap. That’s because it gets lumped with THC and weed and users are viewed as “pot heads” or “stoners”. Truth be told, not only is CBD a completely different substance that THC or marijuana, but most users are looking for much needed relief for physical and mental ailments. Before you pass judgment on CBD, check out these 5 myths and find out the truth about this highly beneficial substance. CBD Will Get You High For those people who place CBD and THC under the same umbrella, they usually believe that both products get you high. But this simply isn’t the case. In fact, CBD oil…