Women in menopause are at an increased risk of osteoporosis, autoimmune disease, and other inflammatory-related conditions. Menopausal and perimenopausal women are likely to experience several unpleasant and at times severe symptoms including:
Read MoreDiet and lifestyle are a huge part of staying healthy and cancer free. We have always advocated for whole, healthy, organic foods over processed foods. It’s hard to get everything you need from your diet but that is the absolutely most important place to start!
Read MoreCannabis can have varying effects on individuals based on their unique genetic makeups, environmental exposures, and lifestyles which can influence study results in diverse populations.
Read MoreAs a scientist, I continue to question why CBN-containing products have gained such popularity on the cannabis market as a go-to for those looking for a good sleep aid. People in the cannabis industry have been speaking about the sleep-inducing effects of CBN for years, but the basis for their beliefs is hard to pin down.
Read MoreThe combination of federal prohibition of cannabis, hemp legalization with no FDA guidance, and over-regulation and heavy taxation of legal cannabis markets have created a danger to public health that may be unparalleled in its reach and detriment.
Read MoreWhile this new study provides some relief to those undergoing immunotherapy and wanting to incorporate cannabis into their daily regimens, further studies will be needed in patients with various forms of cancer and on other immunotherapy drugs to determine whether cannabis can interfere with the drug’s efficacy.
Read MoreThe endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a lipid signaling network that maintains homeostasis in the body and plays a vital role in many cognitive and physiological processes, including mood, inflammation, pain, appetite, and pre-and postnatal development.
Read MorePlants are different than pills in that dosing is highly individualized and relies on tritiation. That means beginning at a low dose and slowly increasing by listening to your body.
Read MoreResearch shows that endocannabinoids control immune system functions and that cannabinoids like THC and CBD influence immune system responses by suppressing the activation of specific immune cells.
Read MoreCannabis is widely used by cancer patients to alleviate cancer-related pain, stimulate appetite and reduce nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy.
Read MoreIn the early- to mid-20th century, classic serotonergic hallucinogens (psychedelics) became an exciting new area of study related to their potential therapeutic value.
Read MoreAn overview of the disparate impact of fibroids in Black women and some ways to improve health outcomes.
Read MoreIn recent weeks, we’ve seen a growing list of disturbing statistics about how Black, Hispanic, Tribal communities and some other racial, ethnic, and disadvantaged socioeconomic groups are bearing the brunt of COVID-19.
Read MoreA number of reports are surfacing suggesting cannabis as a treatment for COVID-19, such as a recent headline in the New York Post stating, “Scientists believe cannabis could help prevent and treat coronavirus.” How much can cannabis really support our body’s defense against the virus?
Read MoreCan cannabis help in the treatment of endometriosis? As a women-owned, women-focused company, we hear from so many women searching for relief from their pain and suffering related to dysmenorrhea (painful periods) and endometriosis.
Read MoreTerpenes have been shown to exhibit a variety of biological activities including anti‐inflammatory, anti-oxidant, analgesic, anxiolytic, antidepressant, anti‐insomnia, cancer chemopreventive, antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal effects, to name a few. They may also influence the binding of THC to CB1 receptors, and interact with other neurotransmitter receptors that contribute to cannabinoid‐mediated analgesic effects.
Read MoreMore than two-thirds of women heading into menopause experience hot flashes. Debilitating hot flashes and night sweats are also common in female cancer patients on anti-estrogen chemotherapies, as well as in men with prostate cancer on androgen deprivation therapy.
Read MoreTriple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive form of breast cancer where the three most common types of receptors known to fuel breast cancer growth– estrogen, progesterone, and the HER-2/neu gene– are not present on these tumors
Read MoreThere is a growing trend in the industry to make super concentrated CBD products. The public may also be confused with the idea that more is better. CBD has many healthful benefits, but higher doses don’t always have the same therapeutic effects, which I’ll save for another post.
Read MoreEndometrial and breast cancers are on the rise. This year, the American Cancer Society estimates that 63,280 women will be diagnosed with endometrial cancer, and 11,350 will die, and that there will be ~252,710 new cases of invasive breast cancer with 40,610 breast cancer deaths.
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