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How Long Does CBD Stay in Your System?
While much research has been done on how long THC stays in the body, CBD has not been afforded the same attention. In this article I will explain how CBD is metabolized and how long it stays in your system. I will also discuss how different delivery methods impact onset time and bioavailability. I will…
New FDA Guidelines To Speed Up Approval of CBD-Based Medications
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is releasing its latest draft guidelines that would speed up the approval process for generic oral CBD medications. In this article I will explain the guidelines and its ramifications for producers of CBD medicines. I will also discuss an upcoming FDA meeting for women and CBD safety, the search…
A Basic Guide To Using CBD Tinctures
Since the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, CBD products seem to be for sale everywhere. Not only are they available in dispensaries and online, but you can also find them in smoke shops, grocery stores, gas stations, pharmacies, and beauty and apparel retailers. There are still no government regulations in place with an official…
Maryland Court Denies Police Searches Based on Cannabis Smell Alone
In a decision issued at the beginning of May, 2021 a Maryland appeals court has issued a ruling that the odor of cannabis alone does not constitute probable cause to justify a police search under the Fourth Amendment. A “reasonable suspicion” that a crime is being committed is required before Maryland police can detain an…
Why Cannabis Makes You Want To Eat
For those of you who have experienced the “munchies” after ingesting cannabis and wondered why that happens, this article is for you. And just like everything in the cannabis world, there are different theories about any particular subject. In this article I will list the four factors that signal hunger, discuss the difference between appetite…
Why You Should Consider Adding Cannabis To Your Fitness Routine
I walk 3 miles every day of my life for both my mental and physical health. I am the first to admit that some days I have to dig very deep to find the motivation to walk. It is days like those where cannabis comes in handy. It makes my walk so much more interesting…
The Endocannabinoid System Helps Us Eat, Sleep, and Relax
Every time I write about the Endocannabinoid System (ECS), I discover more new information about how it all fits together. Scientists believe that the ECS is crucial to our survival and I cannot overstate how important it is to understand its functions. In this article I will explain when it was discovered, how it works…
Celebrities Who Use Their Status to Break the Cannabis Stigma
I must commend any celebrity who uses their fame and fortune to champion worthy causes. I am referring to breaking the stigma of medical cannabis use and advocating for the legislation of cannabis reform laws. Many celebrities have had first hand experience using medical cannabis and have been advocating for its federal legislation for decades….
Things To Consider When Choosing Medical Cannabis For Sleep
According to the National Institute of Health, the function of sleep is to remove the toxins in your brain that build up while you are awake. Unfortunately, good sleep habits elude 60 million Americans who suffer from chronic sleep disorders. Sleep deprivation is the #1 medical complaint in the US and has been linked to…
Johns Hopkins Study: Medical Cannabis Usage May Extend Older Adults’ Worklife
The majority of human clinical cannabis studies, sorely lacking in the US, use young and working age participants. Even though older adults experience many more health problems that can be relieved by medical cannabis, this demographic group has been largely ignored by researchers. This changed with the publication of a study by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg…