Episodes
With CBD taking center stage this year, there has been increased coverage of this “miracle” compound in the news. But it’s important to remember that THC is also a very important cannabinoid with some very powerful properties. While many enjoy the calming benefits of CBD without the psychoactive effects, dose-dependent effects of THC can be…
Published 08/27/19
One of the greatest results of cannabis legalization has been the implantation of current methods and technology from the scientific sector into the cannabis industry. That technology and human talent has driven great strides in cannabinoid production. One has been the incorporation of CBD into a water-soluble format, which allows greater integration into foods and…
Published 08/26/19
Cannabis policy changes are moving quickly throughout the US. With the passing of recent hemp legislation, members of the cannabis industry have a lot to look forward to this year, including state-by-state cannabis legalization. However, to better prepare for the future, it’s important to take a look back to where and how cannabis was first…
Published 08/26/19
Beyond finding CBD products in natural health food stores, vitamin shops, and health care offices, they are also taking over the shelves of cafes, vape shops, salons, and even gas stations. But many CBD consumers may not fully understand what’s in their CBD or what makes each product different. Misinformation, or at best, vague information…
Published 08/20/19
In September 2018, the Drug Enforcement Agency (“DEA”) placed Epidiolex—a CBD-based drug used to treat severe forms of epilepsy—in Schedule V of the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”), the lowest classification under the CSA.  That re-scheduling, however, was limited in scope: only drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and containing no more than…
Published 08/06/19
Opiates are a pharmacological class of analgesic drugs used to treat moderate to severe pain. However, there are many drawbacks and side effects for even moderate opiate use. Research has shown that continued opioid use in chronic pain patients may even have an antagonistic, sensitizing effect on pain receptors, actually decreasing the pain threshold while…
Published 07/30/19
CBD has enjoyed quite a popular run this year – from humble cannabinoid second to THC to FDA-approved medicine. CBD is popping up in vape shops and cafes and is readily available to purchase all over the Internet. But not all CBD products are the same. And a JAMA paper published last year reported that,…
Published 07/30/19
Over the past year, CBD has found its way into the hands of many, some of whom are experienced cannabis users and some of whom are novices that regard it as a supplement or health trend. However, standardization and testing of these products have not quite caught up in speed to its surge in use.…
Published 07/23/19
The past year has brought sweeping changes in the legalization and regulation of cannabis markets. In January, US Attorney General Jeff Sessions sounded an alarm by rescinding the Cole Memo. Over the following months, states in the US began taking action against shops selling CBD products. But, as the year begins to close, we’ve seen…
Published 07/16/19
Cannabinoids are interesting therapeutic molecules because they do not act the same as most pharmaceutical drugs. Rather than strongly binding to a single target in the body, many cannabinoids only weakly connect with targets or affect receptors in a process called allosteric regulation. They also reinforce each other’s behavior, with the presence of one cannabinoid…
Published 07/09/19
Cellular and molecular studies have shown that CBD acts on the immune system to exert anti-inflammatory effects. Specifically, it reduces levels of cytokines, chemical messengers that normally signal inflammation in the body. These emerging of effects of cannabis on inflammation have led to the concept of the “endocannabinoidome” – a system comprised of complex interactions…
Published 06/25/19
Cannabidiol has been found to be an effective treatment for medication-resistant epileptic syndromes found in youth patients, as proven by the recent marketing of Epidiolex, a cannabidiol therapy approved for sale by the FDA. Certain controversy exists surrounding its administration to children, especially because of the social stigma and relative lack of human safety studies…
Published 06/25/19
Even though the Cannabis industry has historically been linked to the causes of environmental conservation, the lack of available green packaging has forced Cannabis packagers to opt for less environmentally friendly packaging solutions. It is a challenge for most cannabis businesses to be as environmentally conscious as they would like, in part due to the…
Published 06/18/19
As with THC- and THC/CBD-based products, CBD can be consumed in a variety of ways. And with each product – whether an oil- or water-based tincture, lotion, edible, or vape – comes specific formulations. Those taking CBD medicinally have to find the specific dosage and route of administration that works best for them in treating…
Published 06/11/19
Cannabinoids are interesting therapeutic molecules because they do not act the same as most pharmaceutical drugs. Rather than strongly binding to a single target in the body, many cannabinoids only weakly connect with targets, or affect receptors in a process called allosteric regulation. They also reinforce each other’s behavior, with the presence of one cannabinoid…
Published 06/08/19
Persistent sleep disturbances such as increased arousal, reduced sleep efficiency caused by increased wakefulness from sleep, insomnia, nightmares, disrupted REM sleep, and periodic limb movements, are highly prevalent in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) patients. Growing evidence indicates that sleep disturbances are the core features, rather than secondary symptoms, of PTSD. Sleep disruption caused by the…
Published 06/05/19
Pharmacy compounding is the art and science of preparing personalized medications for patients. Compounded medications are made based on a practitioner’s prescription in which individual ingredients are mixed together in the exact strength and dosage form required by the patient. At one time, nearly all prescriptions were compounded. With the advent of mass drug manufacturing…
Published 05/26/19
With the World Anti-Doping Agency decision to remove CBD from the Prohibited Substances List on January 1st, 2018, we expect CBD to begin playing a leading role in athletic life. Many people don’t realize that most professional athletes are in so much pain from heavy training loads and competition that they are just looking for…
Published 05/22/19
Mislabeled CBD = Misjudging Your Day The self-regulation of the cannabis industry has created some concerns among medicinal and professional users who express an interest in starting to use CBD. It turns out that not all CBD products do a great job of accurately reporting their dosage on the labels. A recent study by the…
Published 05/18/19
Cannabinoids act on various pathways in cells through cannabinoid receptors (CBs), which are not just present in humans, but in all mammals. Since cannabinoids have been shown to have valuable therapeutic use in humans, its rational that they would also be therapeutic for our pets. CBD works for both humans and our pets because we…
Published 05/14/19
Rather than focusing on our current level of knowledge obtained from CBD research, this panel will discuss the difficulties in conducting satisfactory cannabinoid research and how best to address this problem. The federal government unfortunately continues to enforce restrictive policies and regulations on research into cannabis products even though changes in state policy have led…
Published 05/09/19
Most of the world can agree that cannabis extracts, and CBD in particular, is not only harmless but also possess strong potential as therapeutic agents for a wide variety of diseases and disorders. The Federal Government of the United States, however, still considers cannabis extracts and CBD both to be Schedule I compounds. CBD naturally…
Published 05/04/19
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Published 04/30/19
The 55-and-older crowd is now the fastest-growing demographic of cannabis users in the country. And why not? CBD can address many of the ailments that this age group is prone to. The neuroprotective qualities CBD imbues on the brain also make it an ideal preventative therapy for this age group, who are most at risk…
Published 04/22/19
The Power is Within Us: Patient’s Perspective on the Endocannabinoid System and CBD How exactly do cannabinoids exert their effect on the human body? The endocannabinoid system was first discovered by Dr. Mechoulam and his cohort in 1992. The revelation should have led to a revolution in modern science; but it didn’t. Since then, significant…
Published 04/12/19