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A marijuana mall is in the works in Colorado Developers have targeted the town of Trinidad, Colorado as the site for the country’s first ever ‘marijuana mini mall’. Sean Sheridan and Chris Elkins, two of the developers, state that the friendly town is the perfect place for the project, thanks to tourism and laws. “This town has a zero-foot setback, which allows us to put five dispensaries here right next to one another. As far as we know, we are the only town in Colorado that we can do this in,” said Elkins. As KRDO reports, “The group recently purchased a […]
[…]preliminary evidence suggesting that tetraydrocannabinol (THC) and other cannabinoids found in marijuana showed signs of promoting the removal of amyloid beta—the toxic protein also known as the “plaque” associated with Alzheimer’s disease- there was cause for celebration. Researchers exposed cells altered to produce high levels of amyloid beta (a major component of the plaque deposits that are a hallmark of the disease) to THC, and then watched as amyloid protein levels dropped. But that wasn’t all, the inflammation associated with high levels of the protein retreated as well. From the article: “INFLAMMATION WITHIN THE BRAIN IS A MAJOR COMPONENT OF THE DAMAGE ASSOCIATED WITH ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE, […]
Many of us in the natural health field assumed that as states made medical marijuana legal, that opioid overdoses would go down. But did they? RELATED STORY: Alternative for opioids and surgery that kills pain fast – and without side effects They did. Check out the video by Dr. Greger below: RELATED ARTICLE: Medical Cannabis Patients Use Less Opioids, Antidepressants and Alcohol, Study […]
[…]can click here to see my video. Cannabis has been used for many years, both recreationally and medically. Cannabinoids produced by plants are known as phytocannabinoids, those produced by the body are known as endocannabinoids. A cannabinoid is a chemical compound that interacts with a large regulatory system in the body. That system is known as the Endocannabinoid System, and it’s responsible for maintaining homeostasis in our bodies. Homeostasis is the perfect internal balance required for optimum health. It regulates many important physiologic pathways in the human body, including gastrointestinal activity, cardiovascular activity, protection of neurons, hormonal regulation, immune function, inflammatory reactions, and […]
[…]cannabis-laced tampons contain THC and CBD (the two main active cannabinoid compounds found in marijuana), which help take down pain, release happy chemicals to the brain, and relax muscles and nerves. Many women who have already tried them are saying they’ve helped with the awful terror that is having your period.” Before you get too excited, these aren’t super easy to get your hands on. In order to purchase them, you first have to join Fiora’s collective and depending on what state you live in, you might even need to fill out an application and include a physician’s recommendation letter. […]
[…]she lives, the Hebrew Home at Riverdale, is taking the unusual step of helping its residents use medical marijuana under a new program to treat various illnesses with an alternative to prescription drugs. While the staff will not store or administer pot, residents are allowed to buy it from a dispensary, keep it in locked boxes in their rooms and take it on their own. From retirement communities to nursing homes, older Americans are increasingly turning to marijuana for relief from aches and pains. Many have embraced it as an alternative to powerful drugs like morphine, saying that marijuana is […]
[…]of patients who have permission from the Israel Health Ministry to receive treatment with medical marijuana. Over the last decade, marijuana therapy has become popular and accepted with approximately 20,000 registered users. From the article: “The study examined more than 2,000 cancer and non-cancer patients using medical marijuana with a focus on their socioeconomic characteristics, dosages, previous treatment, treatment safety and side effects, as well as overall treatment effectiveness. Patients were interviewed by telephone in the first three months of treatment and subsequently every four months for two years. Users reported in later interviews that their pain, nausea, anxiety, appetite […]
[…]former US Surgeon General, wrote the following in a Mar. 26, 2004 article titled “Myths About Medical Marijuana,” published in the Providence Journal: “The evidence is overwhelming that marijuana can relieve certain types of pain, nausea, vomiting and other symptoms caused by such illnesses as multiple sclerosis, cancer and AIDS — or by the harsh drugs sometimes used to treat them. And it can do so with remarkable safety. Indeed, marijuana is less toxic than many of the drugs that physicians prescribe every day.” Ray Cavanaugh, PhD, National Director of the American Alliance for Medical Cannabis (AAMC), wrote the following […]
[…]liberal reforms during his 2010-2015 term in office. Vidart is highly critical of his friend’s marijuana law. “This law actually stigmatizes marijuana more than it legalizes it,” says Vidart, holding his wife’s hand. “Why should there be a registry of marijuana consumers and not one of alcohol consumers? Alcohol is a much deadlier drug. This law continues considering marijuana smokers are dangerous they need to be counted by the government. A registry is more or less safe as long as you have a democratic government, but it could become a weapon against consumers should the political mood change.” So far about […]
[…]the end of March, seven police searched his property likely because of his business with medicinal marijuana. However, what makes this especially odd is that the federal government in Australia is currently trying to “improve access to medical cannabis for people suffering life-threatening or terminal illnesses.” “Three years ago, M.r Bower was sentenced to 12 months jail for breaching bail when he was arrested for cultivating cannabis but released immediately on parole. At that appearance, he was described by the judge as ‘not your standard criminal’. Mr. Bower has continued his battle to have medicinal cannabis recognised as a legitimate […]
[…]gradually changing. By October 3, for the first time in its history, the state will issue IDs to medical marijuana patients. However, according to the former judge, the law doesn’t go nearly far enough. RELATED STORY: Patrick Stewart has used Medical Marijuana to Battle his Illness Throughout the course of his career as a Florida judge, Doug Bench hated marijuana. He admits to locking up hundreds of people for this plant and did so because he thought it was the right thing to do. While it is too late for the now-retired judge to help those whose lives he likely […]
[…]outcome: When Kristine first contacted me, telling me how, despite her best efforts while seeking medical care for Brandon, they accused her of medical abuse, I realized that this could happen to any one of us. It saddens me to see that after six months, and six times in front of a judge with multiple delays in her cases, it doesn’t seem that Kristine is any closer to being reunited with her son. Kristine’s criminal charges are still pending. Her preliminary/probable cause hearing, originally scheduled for July 11th and then continued to July 25th, has once again been postponed due […]
[…]taken.” Georgia residents have just begun their struggle to gain the freedom to treat their medical conditions with a plant that is proven to be effective for many ailments. The ability of medical cannabis to reduce or eliminate epileptic seizures—without harmful side effects—is astounding and is recognized by medical professionals. The biggest news at the last American Epilepsy Society conference was a landmark study showing that a cannabis extract vastly reduces seizures in children. Originally appeared on The Free Thought Project By Justin […]
[…]were so amazed by Katelyn’s improvement using CBD that they decided to donate $33.7 million to medical cannabis research: The Lambert Initiative at Sydney University “will explore the potential of compounds derived from the cannabis plant (cannabinoids) in treating a range of diseases.” Well done. The Lamberts hope their donation will not only garner new information in the field of medical cannabis research but prove the plants worth and value as a medicinal for many conditions, not just epilepsy. Source: Collective […]
[…]this incredibly moving ad for the Super Bowl. The ad, which profiles 3 people who say medical marijuana completely changed their lives, was produced by a marijuana and cannabis investment firm called Acreage Holdings. The company was willing to pay $5 million for the spot, but CBS turned it down. (This is hard to believe considering the endless stream of ads seen on TV for pharmaceutical drugs and […]
[…]prosecutors charged more than 400 people (doctors, nurses and pharmacists) for taking part in medical fraud and opioid scams that totaled $1.3 BILLION in fraudulent billing. In total, 412 individuals will be prosecuted by his office in what’s been called the “largest health care fraud takedown operation in American history.” RELATED ARTICLES: Big Pharma Spent Nearly $1 Billion Lobbying Government to Push Opiates — and It Worked Breaking: FDA calls for removal Of dangerous Opioid painkiller from the market “Among those charged are six Michigan doctors accused of a scheme to prescribe unnecessary opioids. A Florida rehab facility is alleged to […]
[…]to ask hopsitals to share patient data In fact, January of last year, DrChrono gave 9.3GB of medical records (8,316 files) from the Gaby Medical Clinic in Fort Smith, Arkansas. In that circumstance, the Drug Enforcement Administration was investigating two doctors—Donald Hinderliter and Cecil Gaby—over allegations they were distributing large amounts of powerful drugs like Oxycodone and Xanax. Witnesses had informed the DEA that some patients had suffered fatal overdoses. (Both Hinderliter and Gaby have pleaded guilty to charges of distributing controlled substances and are awaiting sentencing).1 In July 2019, in a completely separate case, DrChrono furnished the government with records […]
[…]the expenditures by pharmaceutical companies on the top nine conditions commonly treated by medical marijuana could plummet by as much as $18.5 billion between 2016 and 2019.” That’s a lot of lost profits. “According to Giadha Aguirre De Carcer, CEO and founder of New Frontier Data, 35% of the global pharmaceutical market comes from the United States. In addition to being the largest market in the world as well as a major driver of the U.S. economy, it’s just one of a number of industries that will be impacted by the already flourishing legal cannabis market.” And it’s already starting. […]
[…]had to have not eaten, not had a home.” RELATED STORY: Dialysis Firm Cancels $524,600.17 Medical Bill After Journalists Investigate They fell behind on their medical bills, and then the unthinkable happened. Tres Biggs went to jail for failing to appear in court for unpaid medical bills, saying: “I was scared to death. I’m a country kid — I had to strip down, get hosed and put a jumpsuit on.” His bail was $500. He said they had “maybe $50 to $100” at the time. RELATED STORY: ABC: Feds charge CEOs, doctors in telemarketing scam that targeted Medicare recipients, costing […]
[…]are enacted to protect the public from the dangers associated with the abuse and misuse of marijuana. 23 states and the District of Columbia have legalized medicinal marijuana while Alaska, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, and D.C. have legalized possession and recreational use. In the years since the state legalized medicinal use, Colorado law enforcement officials have documented a significant increase in traffic fatalities in which drivers tested positive for marijuana. Congress should fully fund Section 4008 of the FAST Act (PL 114-94) in the FY 2017 Appropriations process to document the prevalence of marijuana-impaired driving, outline impairment standards and determine driving […]
