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Endocannabinoid Receptors and How They Work In Your Body
Christine Kielhorn PHD August 24, 2018

Endocannabinoid Receptors and How They Work In Your Body

Here’s how the endocannabinoid system and its many of receptors works. The endocannabinoid system…

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CBD Works In The Brain To Treat Anxiety
Christine Kielhorn PHD July 25, 2018

CBD Works In The Brain To Treat Anxiety

Strains high in CBD target the same receptors in the brain that pharmaceuticals can…

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Arousal for Women May Be Enhanced by Cannabis
Christine Kielhorn PHD July 22, 2018

Arousal for Women May Be Enhanced by Cannabis

Long have women known the arousals and pleasures of cannabis and sex.  Problems with…

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Can Cannabinoids Reduce Damage From Brain Hemorrhage?
Christine Kielhorn PHD July 17, 2018

Can Cannabinoids Reduce Damage From Brain Hemorrhage?

CB2 receptors are activated following brain hemorrhage, and this means cannabis may help reduce…

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Christine Kielhorn PHD June 28, 2018

What Role Might Cannabinoids Play in Fear Extinction?

Surveys show that using cannabis in combination with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy increases the success…

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THCa: The Cannabinoid That Loves Your Brain
Christine Kielhorn PHD May 29, 2018

THCa: The Cannabinoid That Loves Your Brain

THCa, found in raw cannabis, may have powerful neuroprotectant properties. Cannabis-based medicines mainly rely…

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Cannabis May Change Dopamine Levels to Help Symptoms of Parkinson's
Christine Kielhorn PHD May 19, 2018

Cannabis May Change Dopamine Levels to Help Symptoms of Parkinson's

Preclinical and small human studies investigating CBD and Parkinson’s Disease have provided promising results….

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How Does Cannabis Compare to Opioids for Treating Nerve Pain?
Matt Weeks March 24, 2018

How Does Cannabis Compare to Opioids for Treating Nerve Pain?

When it comes to treating nerve pain, is cannabis really better than opioids? The…

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Topical Cannabinoids for Melanoma? Be Careful
Christine Kielhorn PHD March 17, 2018

Topical Cannabinoids for Melanoma? Be Careful

Cannabinoids need help penetrating the skin barrier. And they need help staying there long…

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How Might Cannabis Help Irritable Bowel Disease?
Christine Kielhorn PHD March 15, 2018

How Might Cannabis Help Irritable Bowel Disease?

Cannabis is a promising new medicine for the treatment of Irritable Bowel Disease, Crohn’s…

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Cannabis Reduces Inflammation Using CB2 Receptors
Christine Kielhorn PHD December 29, 2017

Cannabis Reduces Inflammation Using CB2 Receptors

If inflammation is the root of disease, cannabis might be able to help with that….

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Christine Kielhorn PHD December 8, 2017

How does Cannabis Impact Symptoms of Cerebral Palsy?

Cannabis shows great promise in improving speech, dealing with pain, and reducing the spasticity…

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Patients Report: Cannabis Improves Pain and Spasticity in MS
Christine Kielhorn PHD November 19, 2017

Patients Report: Cannabis Improves Pain and Spasticity in MS

THC and CBD, in combination, may improve symptoms of MS but there is not…

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Study Suggests Cannabis Supports Neurogenesis: The Growth of New Brain Cells
Christine Kielhorn PHD November 19, 2017

Study Suggests Cannabis Supports Neurogenesis: The Growth of New Brain Cells

Does cannabis help the endocannabinoid system in creating new brain cells (neurogenesis)? Neurogenesis is the…

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Tush Kush: What You Need to Know About Suppositories
Matt Weeks November 19, 2017

Tush Kush: What You Need to Know About Suppositories

One of the best ways to increase bioavailability of cannabis is to use a…

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