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The Cannabis Cancer Connection

Project CBD

There is a growing body of anecdotal and scientific evidence that the “major cannabinoids” tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), certain “minor cannabinoids” (some without a name), and other cannabis compounds have antineoplastic action against cancer cells. THC binds to two types of cannabinoid receptors, CB1 and CB2.

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Cannabinoids Could Limit Brain Injury Damage, Researchers Say

The Cannigma

Inhibition of MAGL using cannabinoids. When these immune cells stay activated for too long, they begin a harmful inflammation cycle where they start to digest healthy brain tissue, promote further inflammation, and damage wider parts of the brain. MAGL, or monoacylglycerol lipase, metabolizes endocannabinoids such as 2-AG.

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How Long Does it Take to Feel CBD and How Long Do the Effects of CBD Last?

Cannabis Cheri

When it’s held under the tongue, the CBD oil is absorbed by the mucous membranes and then directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive tract, which allows for a quicker delivery. Because CBD must pass through both the digestive system and the liver, it takes longer to feel the effects. This post contains affiliate links.

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Biggest Benefits of Cannabis You May Be Missing Out On: Acidic Cannabinoids (CBDA / CBGA / THCA)

Healer

While the focus has been on neutral cannabinoids, new research –and my own clinical observations– indicate that cannabinoids in their original, acidic form possess incredible healing properties that work both together with and different from their neutral counterparts. What are Acidic Cannabinoids?

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The Health Effects of Cannabis: The Digestive System

Healer

Cannabis has broad effects in the digestive system, including increasing appetite, reducing nausea and vomiting, inhibiting acid secretion, relaxing smooth muscle, decreasing pain, decreasing inflammation, and decreasing motility, thereby relieving cramps and diarrhea.

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Cannabis for Lupus: Here’s How Cannabinoids Relieve Inflammation

Greencamp

Following this, there is a growing body of evidence which shows that cannabinoids may also inhibit interleukin-6, which is an inflammatory protein associated with autoimmune diseases. Humans and other mammals produce compounds called endocannabinoids (which are coincidentally similar to active compounds found in cannabis— cannabinoids).

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Relieve the Excruciating Symptoms of IBD and IBS with Medical Cannabis

Veriheal

People suffering from Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) or Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can go through excruciating pain, numbness or struggle with a minefield of digestion. Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is an umbrella term used for disorders that include chronic inflammation of the digestive tract. What is IBD?

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