Probiotics are naturally found in our bodies, and they are considered good bacteria that bring benefits to the host, especially to the digestive system balancing the intestinal microflora. Their role is to help our body absorb nutrients and fight infection, producing...
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Silent Acid Reflux: Manifestation, Treatment and Latest Research
Silent acid reflux also known as Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is a medical condition that occurs when the gastric contents back up to the larynx and pharynx. It is often linked to Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) which experts regard as an underlying cause of...
Legal Status of THC by State
They say that the law must at once reflect society and be a powerful ally for democracy, but also keep in check the authoritarian tendencies that might arise in a majority. Regarding cannabis and, in particular, THC (tetrahydrocannabinol, the chemical agent chiefly...
CBD Extraction Methods: How to Make CBD Oil?
CBD is the acronym that is seemingly on everybody’s lips (and in blog posts) these days. Yet, most of the members of the public are not familiar with the history behind its isolation from the cannabis plant, and the processes that go into obtaining the...
CBD Oil: Medical Use, Benefits and Side Effects
CBD is one of the major constituents found in the cannabis plant, belonging to a class of compounds known as cannabinoids. The substance, which occurs naturally in marijuana plants, did not enjoy much interest until recently. Needless to say, the one it received was...
Conjugated Linoleic Acid & Safflower Oil: A Medical Approach
Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is a well- known weight loss aid. Mainly used for its capability to reduce body fat levels, CLA came into the spotlight once with the emergence of numerous studies conducted on its chemical composition. The milk and meat products of...
Probiotics Benefits and Side Effects: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
The World Health Organization has a definition for them which is "live microorganisms which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host".((http://www.who.int/foodsafety/fs_management/en/probiotic_guidelines.pdf)) Probiotics are live...
CBD Oil vs Cannabis Oil vs THC Oil vs Marijuana Oil
When one encounters a multitude of such designations – marijuana oil, THC oil, cannabis oil, CBD oil – it is only natural to be slightly confused, especially if one does not have a firm grasp of the background of various cannabis-related products. When you have a...
Health Benefits of Medical Marijuana
Being at the intersection of cutting-edge (controversial) research, social prejudice, and a considerable financial stake is a recipe for profound public turmoil fueled by widespread misinformation. This is the case of medical marijuana, which has gained some degree of...
