Several weeks after a hysterectomy last spring, Bo Roth was suffering from exhaustion and pain that kept her on the couch much of the day. The 58-year-old Seattle speech coach didn’t want to take opioid pain-killers, but Tylenol wasn’t helping enough. Roth was intrigued when women in her online chat […]
Graphic: Elena Scotti Cannabidiol, the non-psychoactive component of cannabis, is developing a reputation as a trendy cure-all. But science knows very little about what it does in the human body, so much about the workings of this drug—including whether it works at all—is something of a mystery. There is one […]
Reprinted with the kind permission of Dr. Mercola. By Dr. Mercola Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the compound responsible for marijuana’s psychoactive effects, may offer hope for treating Alzheimer’s disease, at least according to a study on mice.1 Rodents with a disease similar to Alzheimer’s were given a synthetic form of THC, which […]
Tokyo is the capital of Japan and the world’s most populous metropolis. Known for its bustling city streets, tech-savvy inventions, and unique cuisine, Tokyo is on many traveller’s bucket lists. However, navigating a notoriously-seafood-loving city might seem daunting for an animal-loving holiday-goer. While Tokyo itself is the location of the […]
Navigating the wellness world can be confusing. New buzzwords appear all the time – supplements, ketogenic, CBD, to name a few. Adaptogens, or adaptogenic herbs, seem to be cropping up more and more often, from everywhere to lifestyle magazines to your favorite influencer’s Instagram. So what do they do, and most […]
Nobody likes being in pain, and though it comes and goes, we can agree that often it is more than just discomfort. Some types of pain can greatly affect your daily routine and even lead to serious mental issues, like anxiety or even depression. And pain for sure makes you […]
You can sprinkle a few drops in a smoothie, put it under your tongue, or even vape it. We’re talking about CBD oil. It’s from a cannabis plant, but you can tell your mom not to worry: It won’t get you high. To say there is hype surrounding CBD right […]
We hear a lot about the effects of cannabis on the brain and body, but rarely do we consider its effects when used in combination with other drugs, like alcohol. Studying the health impacts of both alcohol and cannabis on their own is valuable, but it doesn’t always reflect the […]
Out-Licensing Patented Biotechnologies This profile is part of a paid investor education campaign.* Overview Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE:LXX,OCTQX:LXRP) is a biotechnology company that has submitted over 50 patent applications and has been granted 10 patents. Operating on an out-licensing and royalty business model, the company generates 90 percent of its […]
The FDA’s approval of Epiliodex could open the door for increased research of cannabis-based therapies, says UAB researcher. Written by: Y. Tony Yang and Jerzy Szaflarski Media contact: Bob Shepard, 205-934-8934 This editorial was originally published in the Journal of the American Medical Association on Nov. 19, 2018, by Y. […]