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Unknown || Monday, 19 May 2014 || Cannabinoids,curing cancer,marijuana,THC ||
'There are close to 20,000 studies on cannabinoids in the pubmed database. Few scientists who concentrate their work around cannabinoids can deny the tremendous therapeutic potential of cannabis. Dr. Christina Sanchez, a molecular biologist at Compultense University in Madrid Spain, has completed extensive research which led to one of the first discoveries that THC does indeed kill cancer cells.'Read more...
Unknown || Sunday, 23 February 2014 || controlling seizures,marijuana,pharmaceuticals ||
'Use of cannabis to successfully treat seizures dates back to ancient times, long before capsules filled with man-made chemicals stole the spotlight and criminalized marijuana’s use. This scenario would be logical if cannabis failed to treat seizures, and if pharmaceuticals were more successful at doing so –but logic and reality cease to line up all too often in the world we live in. The truth is, finding a prescription that truly controls out of control seizure activity is, for many people, not plausible. More disturbing is that present day seizure medicines come equipped not only with a laundry list full of negative side effects, but with intense withdrawal symptoms as well –including increased seizure activity, the very thing they are prescribed to “stop.”'Read more...
Unknown || Tuesday, 11 February 2014 || brain cells,encourages brain cell growth,marijuana,THC ||
'In 2005, Canadian researchers made a groundbreaking discovery that would forever discredit the myth that marijuana causes brain damage. What they found was an opposite effect. That is, THC – the main chemical in marijuana and the reason why users get ‘high’ – can actually cause new brain cells to grow.
The process of brain growth is called neurogenesis and does not usually improve with drug use. Marijuana use is a different story, explained Xia Zhang, M.D, Ph.D., associate professor at the University of Saskatchewan and lead author of the study:'Read more...
Unknown || Thursday, 6 February 2014 || marijuana,studies,vaporizers beneficial for lungs ||
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blog.torontovaporizer.ca 'When it comes to the healthiest way of consuming marijuana, vaporizers seem to be the top choice for doctors and patients alike.
Smoking marijuana, although not as harmful as cigarettes, can sometimes lead to a condition called chronic bronchitis, causing increased coughing and phlegm production.
While research on vaporizing hasn’t been thorough, a few studies do provide scientific evidence of their benefits.' Read more...
