MondayMar 18, 2019 1:02 pm

What Are the Best Cannabis Strains for Depression?

Cannabis as a natural remedy for depression is a topic of some controversy. While many consumers report that relief from depression is one of their primary reasons for partaking in the herb, the limited science on the subject has yet to catch up to the consumer experience. What research has found, however, is that both dosage and the unique chemical composition of certain cannabis cultivars may play the most profound role when trying to figure out whether the herb has a positive or negative impact on depression. Research has unveiled that the primary psychoactive in the plant, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), has…

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ThursdayMar 14, 2019 9:00 am

Savvy Companies Seizing Opportunities in Growing Cannabis Market

PsychedelicNewsWire Editorial Coverage: As the cannabis industry expands, companies are eyeing strategic opportunities in the sector designed to help them establish a foothold in the promising space. Cannabis and related products are legal in Canada and an increasing number of states. Businesses have responded with a growing range of diverse products. Companies making the smartest investments, including carefully selected mergers and acquisitions, are in the best position to profit. SinglePoint Inc. (OTCQB: SING) (SING Profile) has invested in a number of other cannabis companies to grow its portfolio and leverage its position in the market. Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX:…

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WednesdayMar 13, 2019 10:41 am

Is High-Potency Cannabis Bad For You?

The headlines are jarring. “High-potency pot is causing psychiatric issues, including addiction and memory problems,” says Newsweek. “A new study from King’s College London finds that smoking Skunk, a high-potency variety of pot, is linked to changes in the white matter connections between the two hemispheres of the brain,” writes Forbes. For decades after the herb was first banned, the psychoactive cannabis plant was a topic that sparked anxiety amongst the general public. In a culture long dominated by Puritan values, there has been little room for the tolerance of mind-altering substances. That is to say, there has been little…

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TuesdayMar 12, 2019 12:31 pm

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Innovating on Numerous Fronts with DehydraTECH Drug Delivery Platform

Lexaria Bioscience is focusing on its unique technology for the delivery of bioactive compounds The company’s concentration on oral ingestion results in an option that often healthier than other delivery methods Its DehydraTECH technology has potential applications for nicotine absorption Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) focuses on technology for the improved delivery of bioactive compounds. Its DehydraTECH drug delivery platform fosters healthier administration methods, lower overall dosing and higher effectiveness of ingestible drugs and other beneficial molecules. The company’s process changes the way edible cannabinoids enter the body (http://cnw.fm/s5uPI). A drug delivery innovator, Lexaria Bioscience is headquartered in Kelowna,…

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TuesdayMar 12, 2019 9:00 am

Smart Investment Leads to Big Opportunities in Growing Cannabis Market

PsychedelicNewsWire Editorial Coverage: As the cannabis market grows, companies are seizing the opportunity to make strategic investments in the sector and establish a foothold in the promising space. Cannabis and related products are legal in an ever-increasing number of jurisdictions. Businesses have responded with an increasingly diverse range of products. Companies making the smartest investments, such as carefully selected mergers and acquisitions, are in the best position to profit from this while minimizing risks. SinglePoint Inc. (OTCQB: SING) (SING Profile) has invested in a number of other cannabis companies to grow its portfolio and leverage its position in the market.…

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WednesdayMar 06, 2019 1:51 pm

What is THCA and How Do You Find It?

Non-psychoactive tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA) is one of the most abundant therapeutic compounds produced by raw cannabis plants. Even though many cannabis enthusiasts already know that inhaling and ingesting cannabis has a wealth of therapeutic properties, there are many surprising benefits of keeping the plant raw. This raises a lot of important questions: What is THCA exactly? How can you make the most of it? And what do we mean by raw cannabis? Raw cannabis refers to fresh cannabis flower and leaves that have not been dried, cured, or heated. This is important because raw cannabis is abundant in compounds called…

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MondayMar 04, 2019 12:06 pm

OG Kush: The Secret Story Behind the Famous Cannabis Strain

OG Kush is the biggest name in the cannabis business. But, how much do we really know about the world’s most famous cannabis strain? As it turns out, not a whole lot. Here’s the real story of OG Kush: OG Kush history The history of OG Kush is quite mysterious and shrouded in hearsay.  In fact, the plant has been bred, passed around, and manipulated so many times some may argue that there is no “real” OG Kush strain at all. The plant originated from “bag seed”, which loosely translates to a hodgepodge collection of miscellaneous cannabis seeds. So, how…

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FridayMar 01, 2019 12:53 pm

The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) (OTC: FLWPF) Does Not Irradiate its Cannabis; 80 Percent of LPs Do

Clean, controlled cultivation eschews use of radiation to destroy pests and pathogens Analysts at Jefferies recently initiated coverage of FLWR Flowr has applied for Nasdaq Listing The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) (OTC: FLWPF) is growing cannabis with TLC as well as THC. The Health Canada Licensed Producer (“LP”) of cannabis, founded by MedReleaf co-founder Tom Flow and a team of industry pioneers, is out to generate premium, non-irradiated product at high yields. The company expects its ability to produce clean cannabis at consistently high quality to be a crucial differentiating factor as the medical and recreational markets in Canada develop. Its…

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FridayMar 01, 2019 11:13 am

Marijuana Company of America Inc.’s (MCOA) High-Yielding Hemp Projects Blossom as ‘Green Industry’ Set to Thrive in 2019

Global hemp retail sales totaled $3.7 billion in 2018, on track to reach $5.7 billion by 2020 2018 Farm Bill legalizing hemp, CBD-based products, now allows farmers to plant industrial hemp nationwide Cultivation of hemp at Scio, Oregon, project site to begin in early 2019 for an extended growing season MCOA’s wholly owned subsidiary, hempSMART, brings high quality, branded CBD-based products to consumers through an affiliate marketing program Market opportunities for the hemp-based cannabidiol (“CBD”) product industry in the U.S. are many and growing now that hemp is legally protected following passage of the 2018 Farm Bill in December. Innovative…

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WednesdayFeb 27, 2019 12:49 pm

What’s the Difference: Hemp CBD vs Cannabis CBD

With the explosion of CBD products in the last few years, and with plenty more on the horizon, it can be hard to know which ones work best for you, or even what the differences between them are. While the 2018 Farm Bill has legalized the cultivation of hemp and hemp-derived CBD, regulations on CBD products as well as customer education are lagging behind. One area which can be extra confusing is the difference between consuming CBD products made from hemp and CBD products made from cannabis. It might even be a surprise to learn there’s a difference. However, knowing the…

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