Cannabis or Marijuana has at least 60 compounds which are termed Cannabinoids and have medicinal effect. Two of those compounds, (Cannabidiol and THC) have both been proven to protect brain tissue from ischemic (low blood flow) type strokes. This was proven by the U.S. Government scientist working for the Department of Health and Human Services. […]
Some of the top stories this week in Canada revolve around whether or not doctors should be prescribing cannabis for medical purposes in this country. The Canadian Medical Journal published two very opposing views on the topic this Monday. Both CMAJ commentaries quibble over relative harms, burden of proof, and the relative lack of clinical […]
Judith Stamp These days, Canadian cannabis activists, patients, and supporters alike, live uneasily. The new majority federal government has stated its intention to legalize cannabis, but it will take some time before this plan is finalized. This time gap leaves us in an in-between space. Of course, we recognize many kinds of in-between spaces. An […]
