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The female body and cannabis: How does the plant help us throughout our lives?
The use of cannabis for medicinal purposes by women dates back to ancient Mesopotamia. As will be discussed below, the plant is beneficial at different life stages and biological periods.
Warsaw researchers evaluate the role of CBD as a palliative treatment in a dog
This case study is the first to describe in detail a comparison of treatment schemes and the identification of a beneficial effect of hemp oil in multimodal oncology palliative treatment, even when curative approaches did not provide tumor remission.
Polish researchers study the antioxidant role of CBD in bees
Polish specialists demonstrated that CBD/hemp oil extracts added to the diet of bees prolong their life and contribute to a positive stimulation of the immune system. In addition, they reported that supplementation with hemp extract increases the activity of the antioxidant system.
Italian and Brazilian specialists publish first case report on the use of CBD as a treatment for stereotypy in horses
In mid-February 2023, the journal Veterinary and Animal Science published the first case report of a mare treated with cannabidiol (CBD) because she presented a stereotypy composed of two of the main behavioral problems in this species: wood biting and air swallowing.
Breast cancer patients use cannabinoid medicine alongside conventional treatments
An investigation supported by the BreastCancer.org foundation revealed that almost 50% of the patients resort to medical cannabis for the reduction of discomfort derived from chemotherapy.
Do you live with insomnia? CBD with melatonin may be an alternative to help you get back to normal sleep.
Sleep is essential for physical and emotional well-being. Therefore, when it is disturbed, it reduces the quality of life and brings with it health problems, being a relevant factor in the development of secondary diseases.