A compound in black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, and many cannabis varietals acts on several targets that impact the endocannabinoid system.
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Getting to Know CBG with Bonni Goldstein, MD
A pioneer cannabis clinician shares her experience with CBG as a treatment for anxiety, autism, cancer, and more.
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THC & CBD-Rich Cannabis for Fibromyalgia
New studies offer hope for treating a confounding condition.
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PEA: Anti-Inflammatory Superstar
From the “Get to Know a Neurotransmitter” series: PEA, the endogenous CBD.
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Is Cannabis Performance-Enhancing for Athletes?
The World Anti-Doping Agency can’t shake reefer madness.
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CBD for Pain: What Does the Science Say?
Excerpted from “CBD: What Does the Science Say?” by By Linda Parker, Erin M. Rock, and Raphael Mechoulam.
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Taking It Slow With GABA
From the “Get to Know a Neurotransmitter” series: GABA calms.
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Oral Ulcers, Gynecologic Pain & Spinal Disorders
Medical scientists validate patient accounts of CBD and cannabis for symptom relief.
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Encouraging Cancer Research
New studies highlight therapeutic potential of cannabinoids, but clinical trials are lacking.
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Cannabis Treatment for Aches & Pains
Adapted from “Medical Marijuana: Dr. Kogan’s Evidence-Based Guide to the Health Benefits of Cannabis and CBD by Dr. Mikhail Kogan and Joan Liebmann-Smith, PhD.