What does shark liver oil, a vaccine adjuvant by GlaxoSmithKline restricted for use in vape pens, have in common with a tree bark extract used in Novavax and root beer? The answer is terpenes. Squalene is a triterpene derived from shark liver oil that the state of Oregon restricted for use in vape pens. GlaxoSmithKline […]
Ah, the great entourage theory, or is it more of an ensemble effect? Regardless, terpenes, lightly aromatic and oftentimes smelly oils, can alter the effects of cannabis. And each strain’s ensemble of ingredients produces its own unique experience. Little discussed, however, is the fact that some terpenes are only active through olfactory neurons. This means […]
Data published in Clinical and Translational Radiation Oncology Peer-reviewed clinical case study reported preliminary data on the first-in-human administration of NBTXR3 for the treatment of pancreatic cancer not eligible for surgery, demonstrating feasibility with no treatment-related toxicity Case study provides the first demonstration of local endoscopic delivery of NBTXR3 to a deep visceral tumor, and […]
In 2020, a study conducted by researchers from The Center for Applied Health Sciences in Ohio, together with the Lindenwood University in Missouri, aimed to explore “the effects of a commercially available, GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) by independent conclusion, CBD-containing hemp oil extract on stress resilience, perceived recovery, mood, affect, body composition, and clinical safety markers in healthy human subjects.”
How many of us look forward to a drink at the end of a hard work week? Some even look forward to it after a particularly hard day. From going out for drinks with friends or healing a broken heart, we all have our reasons to partake. Sprinkle a little bit of Covid into the […]
We’ve all been there. Several joints deep into the night and that painful hole in the stomach won’t go away. In fact, it just grows bigger and bigger, with a starvation like feel which doesn’t make sense given your standard eating habits. But there it is, a tremendous hunger you can’t ignore, and which can’t […]
Initiated in the 1960s by Dr. Linus Pauling, research into the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in human breath has enabled doctors to apply new science to traditional diagnostic teachings. VOCs are organic chemicals that are gases at room temperature. These compounds are produced by human cells as part of our metabolic processes and transported via …
An article by Scientific American, which was published last year, discusses how medical professionals are engaging in the studies to learn more. “Pain is this four-letter word that can mean so many different things,” says Stanford University School of Medicine assistant professor of anesthesiology, perioperative and pain medicine, Vivianne Tawfik. “There’s a role for opioids,” she tells Scientific American. “There might end up being a prescribed role for psychedelics. The jury’s still out.”
There are a ton of different ways of ingesting cannabis these days from standard smoking, to vaping, to eating edibles, to applying patches, to drinking down tinctures and oils, to rubbing creams on the skin, to sticking it up body parts, to puffing it in an inhaler. So what’s with this inhaler thing? Is it […]
Edibles have been growing wildly in popularity, going from an every-now-and-then item, to a primary way of getting high. Whether using them medically or recreationally, there’s something pretty awesome about eating your way to feeling better. And now with new methods, even better edibles can be made. Take CannaPowder and its patented technology for edibles […]