Evidence for the Gut-Brain Connection — Wake Up World – February 14th, 2020

By Nikki Harper

Staff Writer for Wake Up World

It has been known for several decades that gut health appears to have an effect on mental health and brain health – the so-called gut-brain axis. For example, autoimmune diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease have been linked with mood disorders, anxiety and depression. However, the precise mechanism by which the gut-brain axis functions has been largely unknown – but now, new research is starting to shed light on this matter. →

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CBD Has Unique Ability to Cross Blood-Brain Barrier — Wake Up World – May 23rd, 2019

May 23rd, 2019 By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World

The cannabis plant has over 400 chemicals and at least 60 different cannabinoids¹ — chemical compounds the human body is uniquely equipped to respond to. Of the two primary chemicals, cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), only THC has psychoactive properties.

THC is the compound in cannabis triggering a “high,” whereas CBD has no psychoactive effects. Both compounds, and other phytochemicals found in medical marijuana plants, have a long list of beneficial effects on health.

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Marijuana Compound Removes Toxic Alzheimer’s Protein From the Brain — Humans Are Free – March 26, 2019

An active compound in marijuana called tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) has been found to promote the removal of toxic clumps of amyloid beta protein in the brain, which are thought to kickstart the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

The finding supports the results of previous studies that found evidence of the protective effects of cannabinoids, including THC, on patients with neurodegenerative disease.

Read more & video: “How Weed Works: THC” (4:24) via Marijuana Compound Removes Toxic Alzheimer’s Protein From the Brain — Humans Are Free

Medical Cannabis Superior to Opioids for Chronic Pain, Study Finds — Waking Times – November 8, 2018

GreenMedInfo Research Group Sufferers of chronic pain have been faced with a perilous decision—risk a crippling addiction to opioids or find a way to live with the pain. A new clinical study has focused on medical cannabis as an alternative to opioids, and the results may be a turning point towards a safe, plant-based option…..Read more

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What Happens to Your Body When You Use Medical Marijuana? — Wake Up World – August 9th, 2018

August 9th, 2018 By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World Medical marijuana has shown positive effects in treating mood disorders, degenerative neurological disorders, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and seizures. In contrast, synthetic marijuana is not only void of healing components, but also puts you at risk of serious side effects,…Read more

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The Role Of Yoga In Healing Trauma — June 13, 2017

Bad back? Do yoga. Feeling stressed? Do yoga. Want to sweat? Do yoga? Need to stretch? Do yoga. It seems like the ancient Indian practice of yoga has infiltrated the world with its wisdom and healing benefits. As an avid yogi, I can surely attest to its ability to bring stability into my life, but…

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New Study Reveals Why Cannabis is Still Illegal, Legal Pot DESTROYS Big Pharma Profits – May 30, 2017

As more and more people drop prescription drugs for medical cannabis, reports like this explain why Big Pharma is scrambling to keep prohibition in place. It also explains why the DEA has such close ties to the pharmaceutical industry.

By

Justin Gardner

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May 30, 2017

 

The question of why cannabis remains illegal becomes more unavoidable by the day, as scientific evidence mounts for its medicinal powers and states continue to decriminalize the plant. The legal drugs of alcohol and nicotine kill hundreds of thousands every year and have little to no medical value – but the ingestion of cannabis kills no one, and heals many…

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