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ThursdayAug 15, 2019 10:49 am

How Long Does Cannabis Stay In Your System?

How long does cannabis stay in your system and what can you do about that? We have some bad news: cannabis can stay in your system for quite some time. But, the rate at which you clear cannabis from the body varies from person to person. Depending on your body composition, the amount you consume, and your frequency of consumption, it may take up to a full month to fully detox from the plant. How Long Does Cannabis Stay in your System? Most U.S. employers test for cannabis. Unlike alcohol and other intoxicants, cannabis compounds can stay in your system for…

ThursdayAug 15, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – The American Bar Association Asks Congress to Pass Legislation Allowing States to Enact Their Own Cannabis Laws

The American Bar Association-ABA passed a resolution on Monday calling on Congress to let states pass and implement their own marijuana laws. The resolution also wants marijuana to be rescheduled or descheduled by the federal government. This resolution was adopted during this year’s annual general meeting of the ABA held in San Francisco. While the proponents of the resolution waived their time to talk about that resolution, the resolution was passed without any audible opposition to it. The ABA emphasized that it didn’t favor or disagree with marijuana legalization, but their chief concern was the untenable contradictions between the federal…

WednesdayAug 14, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Using Medical Marijuana in Florida Could Affect Gun Ownership

As more patients get certified to use medical marijuana in Florida, it has come to light that their use of this particular drug could prevent them from purchasing a gun if they declared that they use state-legal marijuana. This reality also applies to medical and recreational marijuana users in states where such use is legal. When someone goes to buy a gun, he or she is required to fill ATF Form 4473. This form captures all the relevant records pertaining to the firearm you wish to purchase, including details about the buyer. Section 11e of that form clearly stipulates that…

WednesdayAug 14, 2019 11:13 am

Grapefruit Boulevard Investments Inc.’s (IGNG) Facility, Products Serve as Hallmark of Company’s Mission

Plans are already in place to expand Grapefruit’s state-of-the-art extraction facility The company is dedicated to distributing its own products and providing high-quality cannabis commodities to customers Grapefruit’s newest product demonstrates the company’s capabilities and serves as a flagship of its edibles line Grapefruit Boulevard Investments Inc. (OTCQB: IGNG), a fully licensed cannabis manufacturer and distributor in California, is fast becoming recognized in the industry for its quality product lines. Those products – including Rainbow Dreams, Grapefruit’s most recent offering – adhere strictly to the company’s motto and commitment to offer “a high you can trust.” That commitment starts at…

WednesdayAug 14, 2019 11:00 am

Medical Cannabis for Lyme Disease: What Care Providers Should Know

Medical cannabis care providers see it all. From cancer patients to desperate parents, care providers take on the weighty responsibility of assisting whatever patients walk through the door. A recent trend? Patients with Lyme disease are becoming more common in medical cannabis clinics. Lyme disease is an old condition that is making a headlining comeback in the world of natural health and wellness—and with plenty of disagreement. Alternative treatments, including cannabis therapies, for the infection remain controversial. Patients, however, are often desperate to find relief for long-lasting symptoms. As such, about medical cannabis for Lyme disease in clinics and dispensaries.…

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…