The medicinal cannabis industry continues to grow on a global scale. The increasing demand by patients needs to be met with a consistent supply of reliable medicinal cannabis products for patients paired with educational support for healthcare professionals and their supporting staff. To provide credible information on the most prevailing...
Why do cannabinoids from the Cannabis plant interact with our body, and how do they produce the effects they do? That’s because the human body has its own cannabinoid system consisting of endocannabinoids (cannabinoids produced inside our body) and receptors. When functioning correctly these interactions can help the body maintain homeostasis. They also play an important...
The Therapeutic Goods Administration as part of the Australian Government Department of Health has published a number of documents as guidance on accessing medicinal cannabis for specific issues.
By Jillian Kubala, MS, RD on April 23, 2019 CBD may promote weight loss by reducing appetite, boosting metabolism, and encouraging the “browning” of fat cells. However, research is currently limited, and more human studies are needed. Access the full article by Healthline here: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/cbd-oil-for-weight-loss
Consumer interest in CBD has risen rapidly and is growing fast. The size of the UK CBD market is between 3-6 times larger than previous well quoted estimates (ÂŁ300M per year vs ÂŁ100M (Brightfield report).
by Marijuana Business Daily International, 2019 This report provides industry leaders and investors interested in the European markets a realistic estimate of its current market sizes and a detailed analysis of the countries where the most opportunities exist. What it will not provide is long-term, uncertain projections with no basis in data. In 2018, only...
Close to 1,300 pain sufferers from across the country took part in the survey run by Chronic Pain Australia – and it seems medical cannabis has been on the minds of many as an option for managing/treating their pain.
It is safe to predict that new therapeutic agents that affect the activity of the endocannaboinoid system will emerge and become members of our therapeutic armamentarium.
by Bradley E. Alger, Ph.D. The endogenous cannabinoid system—named for the plant that led to its discovery—is one of the most important physiologic systems involved in establishing and maintaining human health. Endocannabinoids and their receptors are found throughout the body: in the brain, organs, connective tissues, glands, and immune cells. With its complex actions in...
