The CBD Extract Cannabidiol (CBD), along with other compounds derived from cannabis, is slowly moving from the fringes of society to the fringes of medicine and pharmacology to everybody’s attention. The problem at present, however, is that we are not really there...
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Medical Marijuana: A Plant as Medicine
Medical marijuana has been integrated into various treatments over the years but has yet to reach peak popularity. People do not usually expect that something labeled as a “Schedule I Controlled Substance” might be so beneficial for patients suffering from severe...
Vapor to Quit Smoking: Is It Possible?
E-cigs are electronic devices meant to turn smoking into a healthier habit by replacing tobacco with a variety of flavorful liquids. The dangers of smoking as suggested by a plethora of research projects do not seem to make people worry as much as they should. Smoking...
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...
Health Benefits and Side Effects of Vaping
In our modern age, electronic cigarettes are a popular alternative to regular cigarettes. These electronic devices come in many different types, sizes, shapes, and brands. Usually, people that consider purchasing an electronic cigarette are either occasional or...
All You Need to Know about Zika Virus
Origins of the Zika Virus: Where did it come from? Zika virus got its name after the Zika Forest((https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24605459)) in Uganda. This virus was discovered in 1947. Many cases of people infected with Zika virus were discovered in 1952. The...
Sleep Disorders and Complementary Health Approaches
Scientists identified more than 80 different sleep problems. The most common sleep disorder is called insomnia. If you experience a difficulty in falling asleep or a difficulty in staying asleep, then you have insomnia. Some people who feel tired and cannot focus...