May 2019 - PsychedelicNewsWire (PNW)

WednesdayMay 29, 2019 11:27 am

CBD for Women: Pain, Cramps, Fertility, and More

CBD for women is not a new concept. While the cannabis compound may have first been isolated from the hemp plant in the 1940s, preparations of the plant have been used by women around the world for thousands of years. In ancient Chinese medicine, cannabis was used was to treat deficiencies in yin. While not a familiar concept to many westerners, yin is a term that is loosely associated with earthly, feminine qualities. The opposite of action and force, yin represents a more passive and deeply rooted connection to the ground, to the bones, and to the feminine lower body. Regardless…

WednesdayMay 29, 2019 9:00 am

Disruptive CBD Delivery Technology Could Revolutionize World of Cannabis Consumer Products, Edibles

PsychedelicNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Fueled by an explosion of CBD-infused edibles, billion-dollar projections for the CBD market may even be conservative. This seems possible when one considers the truly innovative work being done in the sector by the likes of Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) (LXRP Profile), which has developed a patented delivery technology with disruptive potential, delivering 475% more CBD to the bloodstream after 15 minutes than conventional formulations. Other sector innovators are making a similar impact, including the likes of noted cannabinoid biopharma GW Pharmaceuticals Plc (NASDAQ: GWPH) (OTC: GWPRF) and that of researchers and product developers…

ThursdayMay 23, 2019 9:00 am

Growing Media Coverage, Celebrity Endorsements Lead to Soaring CBD Popularity

PsychedelicNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Growing media attention and celebrity acceptance is fueling rising popularity of CBD. Wildflower Brands Inc. (CSE: SUN) (OTCQB: WLDFF) (WLDFF Profile) is one of the companies benefiting most from this attention, with its products featured in Kim Kardashian’s baby shower and the new Saks CBD salon. Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NYSE: ACB) is working with the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) and its athletes in clinical studies involving pain management, inflammation, injury, exercise recovery and mental well-being. Green Thumb Industries Inc. (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF) recently acquired Beboe, a luxury cannabis brand founded in California. With this growing CBD popularity, HEXO…

TuesdayMay 21, 2019 9:00 am

Celebrity Attention Fuels Rising Press Profile of CBD

PsychedelicNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Companies with a presence in the CBD market are seeing their profiles rise, thanks to growing media and celebrity attention. Wildflower Brands Inc. (CSE: SUN) (OTCQB: WLDFF) (WLDFF Profile) is one of the companies benefiting most from this attention, with its products featured in Kim Kardashian’s baby shower and the new Saks CBD store. Tilray Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY) has seen strong market coverage as its shares rose following action to tackle product shortages in Canada. Canopy Growth Corporation (NYSE: CGC) (TSX: WEED) has fostered its public profile through efforts by the company’s media-savvy co-CEO. Cronos Group Inc.…

MondayMay 20, 2019 12:17 pm

10 Surprising Facts About Cannabis and Pregnancy

The topic of cannabis and pregnancy is perhaps one of the most controversial topics about the plant. After all, many still believe that consuming a “mind-altering” substance makes you a terrible parent. But, how bad is it to consume cannabis while pregnant? Why are so many women picking up the cannabis habit? As it turns out, women and cannabis are entangled in a long, complicated, and largely forgotten history. Curious? Here are 10 surprising facts about cannabis and pregnancy that you might not know: 1. Cannabis has been used as a women’s aid for millennia From easing pain on wedding…

MondayMay 13, 2019 1:36 pm

7 Benefits for Treating Multiple Sclerosis with Cannabis

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease characterized by chronic inflammation of the myelin sheath that encloses nerves in the brain and spinal column. When this tissue becomes inflamed for long periods of time, it causes irreversible tissue damage that inhibits the ability of the nerves to communicate with the body through the central nervous system. The result of this damage is chronic pain, loss of motor control, fatigue, and muscle spasticity and weakness. Over the last several years, extensive research has been performed to study the effects of cannabis on the symptoms associated with MS. The results have been…

TuesdayMay 07, 2019 9:57 am

Here’s How Cannabis Helps Migraines

Anyone who has experienced a migraine knows that the condition can cause severe disruptions in daily living. An estimated 12 percent of the population struggles with migraines and thus far, the cause remains unknown. With no known cause, effective treatments can be difficult to find. Yet, there may be some hope. Interest is brewing in an ancient and often overlooked remedy: cannabis. Cannabis has been a headache treatment for centuries. Historical records dating back to the six and seventh centuries made reference to cannabis as a headache treatment. Doctors during the nineteenth century also prescribed the herb for severe headaches. But does cannabis really help…

MondayMay 06, 2019 10:59 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Enters New Licensing Agreement, Strengthens Business Model

Lexaria continues to create a strong, revenue-generating business model to support its growing patent portfolio The company out-licenses disruptive delivery technology, giving licensees access to existing patents Lexaria entered into a new beverage license agreement with a California-based cannabis firm The company recently announced four new appointments to its scientific advisory board Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) is a drug-delivery platform innovator with existing cannabinoid licensing agreements in Canada and the United States, as well as internationally. By out-licensing disruptive delivery technology DehydraTECH, the company has created a strong, revenue-generating business model and a growing patent portfolio. At…

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