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The cocklebur (Xanthium) plant is often considered to be a noxious (invasive) weed. However, according to recent research, this spiky plant which is found around the World, has anti-aging antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that could make it useful as a skin protectant. Good for the skin? Compounds within the species’ spiky fruits reduced damage from …
CBD, which stands for cannabidiol, is much more than just another trend. Now, CBD is recognized by the FDA as a suitable treatment for seizures. For some people, this compound can help ease anxiety and has the potential to treat symptoms of anxiety-related conditions like PTSD. However, now that CBD is popular, there are several …
Around 1 in every 10 adults over the age of 65 years old will develop an age-related neurological disorder such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s disease, and despite decades of research, treatment options for those affected by these disorders remain sparse, to say the least. To help bridge the gaps in treatments for these disorders scientists …
Article courtesy of Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, who is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine, one of the world’s top cardiologists, a best-selling author, lecturer, and a leading expert in plant-based nutrition and holistic care. There has been hopeful data for over 30 years that atherosclerosis in coronary and …
Welcome to the transformative world of biophilic design, a unique approach that links the beauty of nature to our living spaces. This design philosophy transcends mere aesthetics and is crucial in enhancing our well-being through nature and connecting us more deeply with the environment. Biophilic design is not just about adding plants; it’s about creating …
According to a random double opt-in survey involving 2000 general population adult Americans conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Cornbread Hemp, America has become a sleep-deprived society, with the average adult struggling with 113 bad nights of sleep a year, only getting a perfect night of sleep 132 times a year and averaging 120 good …
Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA) is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid found in raw cannabis with a growing interest in its potential medicinal properties, such as anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects. As the precursor to THC, THCA does not produce a “high” but exists in a complex legal space closely tied to cannabis regulation. This article examines the emerging benefits …
Global estimates are that more than 178 million people suffer from bone fracture injuries annually. According to Reyad Elbarbary, the corresponding author of this study, and associate professor of orthopedics and rehabilitation at Penn State College of Medicine, current methods for managing pain, which are most often nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin, are …
In collaboration, researchers from the Friedrich Schiller University with colleagues from America, Austria, and Italy report having identified the mode of action underlying the anti-inflammatory effects that are demonstrated in cannabinoids, in a study taking a different look at cannabis, the traditional medicinal plant, that is described in the journal Cell Chemical Biology. The team …
The cannabis market is rapidly expanding, the global market was valued at 43.72 billion USD in 2022, and Fortune Business Insights projects that it will grow to 57.18 billion in 2023 to reach 444.34 billion by 2030. Many countries are enacting cannabis-friendly legislation and policies decriminalizing its use, which explains the increasing polarity. While there …