How Medical Marijuana Helps Anorexia Patients
How Medical Marijuana Helps Anorexia Patients
Throughout human history, food has been a central component of all cultures and without it, life ceases. Ask anyone how long they can comfortably go without this necessary commodity, and you’ll likely get an answer of no longer than several hours. People experience hunger pains from lack of food for good reason; it’s your body’s way of making sure…
The Police, Cannabis and Human Rights
The Police, Cannabis and Human Rights
I’m sure the majority of police officers wish that we could return to the good old days before the dangerously vengeful Harry Anslingerhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_J._Anslinger#The_campaign_against_marijuana_1930.E2.80.931937 and the power hungry President Nixonhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_on_Drugs stirred up the “reefer madness” that led to and…
The Effects of CBD on the Human Body, as explained by a Doctor
One of the most celebrated elements found in cannabis is a chemical called CBD which is short for cannabidiol. It is a non-psychoactive compound that is a powerful anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, and anti-seizure medication. Yet, its list of accolades doesn’t end there.
So far, the endocannabinoid system (meaning endogenous cannabinoid) is the largest receptor system known to exist in the…
The Use of Cannabis as a Potent Anti-Inflammatory – Part 4
The Use of Cannabis as a Potent Anti-Inflammatory - Part 4
CANNABIDIOL (CBD)
In part three we discussed the exciting results of several studies using cannabis ligands for their plaque punching potency in treating inflammation (atherosclerosis) via the CB system. In this final installment we’ll explore the uses of CBD, an amazing phytocannabinoid. Furthermore, CBD may exert some or all of…
The Use of Cannabis as a Potent Anti-Inflammatory Medication – Part 2
The Use of Cannabis as a Potent Anti-Inflammatory Medication - Part 2
In part 1 of this article, some of the general applications of cannabinoids both synthetic and natural were covered. The power in these mysterious substances, comes at least in part, from their anti-inflammatory effects. In this article, we’ll cover the chronic immune response, where it lurks, the definition of cellular…
British University’s Marijuana Discovery Convinces U.S. Government
British University's Marijuana Discovery Convinces U.S. Government
Despite countless testimonials proving ineffective in terms of convincing the US Government that marijuana is indeed a powerful ally in fighting a number of illnesses, a new research study from St. George’s University of London has seemingly convinced America’s most prominent public officials.
The University proved, without…
The Use of Cannabis as a Potent Anti-Inflammatory Medication
The Use of Cannabis as a Potent Anti-Inflammatory Medication
Did you know that endothelial inflammation, the source of atherosclerosis (and the cause of heart disease, hypertension and stroke), is the underlying cause or contributor in 50% of all mortalitiesLusis AJ Department of Medicine, Biology Institute, University of California, Los Angeles 90095, USA Atherosclerosis. Nature. 2000 Sep…
Cannabigerol (CBG)
Cannabigerol (CBG)
CBG, also known as cannabigerol, is an active compound in cannabis that is mostly known for its anti-bacterial effects.
However, very recent research has found that, whilst not traditionally thought to be very prevalent within most cannabis strains, it is likely to be the “template” or “stem cell” for both THC and CBD. This means that both THC and CBD start out as CBG.……
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Welcome to Medical Marijuana UK, the UK’s largest online resource for news, information, research and personal testaments on medical marijuana.
With the increasing clinical evidence demonstrating cannabis as a powerful anti-cancer agent and the cancer epidemic facing many of us, the fact that people across the UK and the world are…
Legal Access
Legal Access
Where and how to get safe and legal access to medical marijuana around the World
United Kingdom
Access within the UK is limited to the pharmaceutical cannabis based medicine Sativex. This can only be prescribed to MS sufferers and is at your doctors discretion, so differing postcodes can effect access. It should also be noted that although the NHS in Wales will subsidise…