August 2019 - Page 6 of 9 - CannabisNewsWire

WednesdayAug 14, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Why You Should Inform Your Anesthesiologist About Your Cannabis Use

Doctors in Colorado are urging their patients to disclose their cannabis use habits if the patients are due to undergo a surgical procedure regardless of whether that surgery is routine or major surgery. This call comes after a small study was done on how the medical community was using one common anesthetic drug, propofol, which is used to sedate patients before surgery. The researchers found that on average, the people who used marijuana required approximately thrice the amount of sedation that non-cannabis users required. These results made the researchers to wonder what additional risks, such as breathing problems, marijuana users…

TuesdayAug 13, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Cannabis Could Help Millennials Deal with Burnout

The World Health Organization describes burnout as a work-related health condition characterized by chronic stress, exhaustion, cynicism and a reduction in personal efficiency. More and more millennials are admitting that they are burnt out even if people from older generations generally regard this age-group as being composed of people who feel entitled, are irresponsible and cannot hold down a job (the way baby boomers could stay at the same job all their lives). Recent research shows that more millennials are self-reporting themselves as burnt out, and marijuana could help them deal with this condition. While relaxation techniques like yoga and…

TuesdayAug 13, 2019 12:44 pm

MustGrow Biologics Corp. (CSE: MGRO) Advancing Natural, Effective Pest Control Products Amid Chemical Pesticide Concerns

MustGrow Biologics is building on positive results from testing of its mustard-based pest control product, with plans to develop a concentrated liquid form that it can market to the tobacco industry MustGrow’s focus on natural, safe and effective means of pest control positions it to meet the needs of the agricultural industry at a time when pesticide toxicity is an increasing concern to businesses and consumers MustGrow is also developing a suite of products that is expected to fill the organic pest control needs of the burgeoning cannabis industry MustGrow Biologics Corp. (CSE: MGRO) is advancing its efforts to be…

TuesdayAug 13, 2019 11:47 am

Cannabis for Brain Cancer: The New Frontier

"A diagnosis of a brain tumor is probably one of the most frightening conversations that you can have with your doctor," begins Mara Gordon. Gordon is the founder of Aunt Zelda's, a company which creates specialized blends of cannabis supplements for medical cannabis patients. Over the past eight years, thousands of California cannabis patients have made appointments with the Aunt Zelda's team to manage many different and complex medical conditions with cannabis. But, it's cancer patients who make up a large portion of the Aunt Zelda's clientele. "We don't know a lot of people walking around years and years later…

TuesdayAug 13, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Study Reviews How Cannabis Inhibits and Kills Cancer Cells

A recent scientific review conducted by researchers at Amity University in India has concluded that the legal status of marijuana should be reconsidered given that there is a lot of research suggesting that compounds from marijuana can inhibit the growth of tumors and also aid the management of different forms of cancer. The researchers focused on the scientific literature available on the subjects of how different cannabinoids act on various cancers, stimulate appetite, relieve pain and combat nausea. They discovered that while marijuana compounds can help in treating the symptoms caused by chemotherapy, marijuana shows promise in slowing down the…

MondayAug 12, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Arizona Cannabis Legalization Effort Takes First Step

The Smart and Safe Arizona Initiative has filed a petition with the Secretary of State for clearance so that the group can start a campaign to gather signatures which will see marijuana legalization put on the state’s 2020 ballot. Under the initiative, adults who are 21 or older will be able to buy, possess, consume and cultivate marijuana in the state. The initiative also has provisions that will make it possible for people with prior low-level marijuana convictions to have their records wiped clean. Under the proposal, a fraction of the tax revenue generated from the sale of recreational marijuana…

MondayAug 12, 2019 11:39 am

Can CBD Improve Your Sex Life?

No one ever complains about having great food, great friends, or great sex. Of those three, the last one may be the hardest for most people to find, and for those who have found it, there is always room for improvement. A lot goes into having a satisfying sex life, including open communication, physical compatibility, and emotional connection. There’s also a lot that can get in the way of intimacy and pleasure, leading many couples and single people to look for ways to up their game. Many couples are discovering how to use cannabis in the bedroom. However, people are…

MondayAug 12, 2019 11:02 am

City View Green Holdings Inc. (CSE: CVGR) Completes Agreement for Cultivation, Extraction Facility

City View Green Holdings is advancing its vertically oriented cannabis operations now that a sale and leaseback agreement has been completed at the Toronto-area facility The 40,000-square-foot center is mostly completed; the company expects to build its first cultivation and extraction rooms by the end of the third quarter The company has a 19.9 percent stake in a Canadian retailer that grants CVGR access to store shelf space for its brands in Alberta and potentially elsewhere throughout the country CVGR plans to produce brands for the medicinal cannabis market and add edibles and infused beverage products as they become legal…

MondayAug 12, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – 4 Mistakes You Should Avoid While Making Marijuana Edibles

Nearly all people learn how to make marijuana edibles through personal experiments that have their fair share of “trial and error.” However, there are a number of common mistakes that you can be on guard for as you venture into your journey of marijuana culinary delight. The following are some tips to help you stay clear of making many mistakes. Decarboxylate Your Weed Fresh cannabis will not transfer its effects to the different food items to which you add it. The effects of the weed can only be unlocked through a process called decarboxylation. To decarboxylate the weed, heat the…

FridayAug 09, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Medical Marijuana Finally Available in Louisiana

Last week, we indicated that Louisiana patients could be able to purchase medical marijuana this week, and that has come to pass. On Tuesday, GB Sciences, the cultivator and manufacturer working with Louisiana State University, got approval from the state regulator to ship a batch of medical marijuana products to licensed pharmacies after the samples that were taken by the regulator passed the tests they were subjected to. Most of the nine pharmacies which secured licenses to sell medical marijuana across Louisiana are widely expected to open their doors to patients by the end of this week. Gary Hess, a…