Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are the two primary cannabinoids that occur naturally in the Cannabis sativa plant, most commonly known as cannabis. Both of these substances interact with the cannabinoid receptors found in the human body and brain, but they differed dramatically in their effects. CBD is non-psychoactive which means that it will not…
Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of over 80 chemical compounds found in the cannabis plant called cannabinoids. Cannabinoids bind to receptors in the brain and body and are responsible for the effects of cannabis, like feeling high, relaxed, or euphoric. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the most widely studied cannabinoid, known for its psychoactive effects and the reason…
INTRO TO CBD Cannabidiol (CBD) is a naturally occurring compound found in the resinous flower of cannabis, a plant with a rich history as a medicine going back thousands of years. Today the therapeutic properties of CBD are being tested and confirmed by scientists and doctors around the world. A safe, non-addictive substance, CBD is…
Athletes’ bodies take a beating. Regardless the sport, an athlete’s body goes through significant sums of pain each practice and game. And as the studies around Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) have shown, the pain can be lifelong. Other lifelong pains have crippled or deteriorated the quality of life for most of our favorite sports stars….
As more and more states legalize the use of marijuana, a product known as CBD oil has surged in popularity. A chemical compound found in the cannabis plant, CBD, or cannabidiol, is non-intoxicating and does not cause the noticeable euphoric effects associated with tetrahydrocannabinol (or THC, another marijuana compound). Products marketed as CBD oil may…
An Indiana man was overwhelmed with emotion this week when a county court dismissed his case. Mamadou Ndiaye was facing jail time and a $1,000 fine for marijuana possession. But Ndiaye possessed only CBD oil – a substance that was legalized by the state legislature last month. Thanks to the new CBD law, the prosecutor…
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are the two primary cannabinoids that occur naturally in the Cannabis sativa plant, most commonly known as cannabis. Both of these substances interact with the cannabinoid receptors found in the human body and brain, but they differed dramatically in their effects. CBD is non-psychoactive which means that it will not…
Overview As the legal use of marijuana and other cannabis products grows, consumers are becoming more curious about their options. This includes cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), two natural compounds found in plants of the Cannabis genus. CBD is found primarily in extractions from the hemp plant. It’s sold in gels, gummies, oils, supplements, extracts,…
Cannabis consumers have long prized potency (a high THC content) as one of the main factors that makes a particular strain more desirable. Though traditional demand for THC has caused an oversaturation of high-potency products, many consumers are starting to prefer less intense products that are lower in THC and higher in the non-intoxicating compound…
Cannabidiol (CBD) is the 2nd most prevalent cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant, and it is emerging as a promising therapy for many illnesses that experts have previously considered to be untreatable, including: Pain (neuropathic, chronic, cancer-related, etc.) Epilepsy Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Parkinson’s Inflammation Acne Dyskinesia Psoriasis Broken Bones Mad Cow Disease…
The NCI Drug Dictionary contains technical definitions and synonyms for drugs/agents used to treat patients with cancer or conditions related to cancer. Each drug entry includes links to check for clinical trials listed in NCI’s List of Cancer Clinical Trials. cannabidiol A phytocannabinoid derived from Cannabis species, which is devoid of psychoactive activity, with analgesic,…
Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of over 80 chemical compounds found in the cannabis plant called cannabinoids. Cannabinoids bind to receptors in the brain and body and are responsible for the effects of cannabis, like feeling high, relaxed, or euphoric. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the most widely studied cannabinoid, known for its psychoactive effects and the reason…
INTRO TO CBD Cannabidiol (CBD) is a naturally occurring compound found in the resinous flower of cannabis, a plant with a rich history as a medicine going back thousands of years. Today the therapeutic properties of CBD are being tested and confirmed by scientists and doctors around the world. A safe, non-addictive substance, CBD is…
Athletes’ bodies take a beating. Regardless the sport, an athlete’s body goes through significant sums of pain each practice and game. And as the studies around Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) have shown, the pain can be lifelong. Other lifelong pains have crippled or deteriorated the quality of life for most of our favorite sports stars….
by Brian Theriot There is increased interest in having world class athletes tested for CBD. The immense pressure to compete internationally at peak levels in many sports leads world class athletes to explore all legal means to gain training advantages. Having competed in track and field at a world class levels for ten years, I…
The wider mainstream interest in the cannabinoids’ impact on health has not gone unnoticed in professional sports. Although the officials and professional athletes have been looking at cannabis suspiciously so far, mainly due to its psychoactive ingredient THC, in the recent years it has begun to change. There are more and more reports of beneficial…
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