Alzheimer’s and Cannabis
December 21, 2021
December 2021 by Sandy Yanez What is Alzheimer’s disease? Many people think that dementia and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) are the same, but they’re not. Dementia
Cannabis 101
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Cannabis: Madness to Medicine
December 8, 2021
December 2021 by Sandy Yanez A propaganda film from 1936 that has become a cult hit because of its dated outlook on cannabis use, Reefer
Can Cannabis Treat Epilepsy?
November 4, 2021
November 2021 by Sandy Yanez Epilepsy refers to a spectrum of chronic neurological disorders in which clusters of neurons in the brain sometimes signal abnormally
Terpenes: Part 7 – Pinene
October 20, 2021
October 2021 by Sandy Yanez When thinking of pine, you may think of a Christmas tree, but my mind travels towards the towering pines of
Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome
October 13, 2021
October 2021 by Sandy Yanez Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is a rare condition caused by the long-term use of cannabis. CHS was brought to light
Neuropathy and Medical Cannabis
September 23, 2021
September 2021 by Sandy Yanez Neuropathy is a condition that results from damage to or dysfunction of the nervous system. The system’s complex chain of
Cannabinoid THCV
September 14, 2021
September 2021 by Sandy Yanez What is Tetrahydrocannabivarin or THCV? THCV is a rare minor cannabinoid found in trace amounts in most strains of cannabis
Terpenes: Part 6 – Linalool
August 24, 2021
August 2021 by Sandy Yanez Lavender essential oil has been a prominent and important part of history, bringing clarity, peace of mind, emotional balance as
Terpenes: Part 5 – Limonene
July 22, 2021
July 2021 by Sandy Yanez In the last segment I discussed Ocimene which is known for its antifungal, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory effects. In this article
Cannabis and PTSD – What you need to know
July 15, 2021
July 2021 by Sandy Yanez According to the DSM-5 (a diagnostic manual for mental health conditions), post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD is defined as; a debilitating
Terpenes: Part 4 – Ocimene
July 1, 2021
June 2021 by Sandy Yanez In the last segment of the terpene series, I discussed Myrcene, a powerful relaxant and sedative. Here I will talk
Cannabidiol (CBD) Treating Cancer, Inflammation & More
June 10, 2021
June 2, 2021 by Sandy Yanez Broadly defined, cancer is a disease in which normal cells divide uncontrollably and destroy body tissues. There are more