About a decade ago, patients started coming to Dr. Alexander Pastuszak with a question that has only become more common since then: Would smoking weed make it more difficult for them to have children? Pastuszak, an expert in male fertility but not a cannabis user, knew that laws and norms around marijuana were being relaxed across …

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Researchers at Brigham Young University in Utah found in a recent study that cannabis use is “significantly associated with higher prevalence of physical activity,” and that the prevalence of physical activity was generally much greater in states and territories “where cannabis is legalized for recreational and medical purposes.” Additionally, researchers noted that patients with chronic …

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The study of 42 runners, published Dec. 26 in the journal Sports Medicine, comes almost exactly 10 years after Colorado became the first state to commence legal sales of recreational marijuana, at a time when cannabis-users increasingly report mixing it with workouts. “The bottom-line finding is that cannabis before exercise seems to increase positive mood and enjoyment during …

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When it comes to exploring cannabis tourism, Washington DC has emerged as a vibrant destination for enthusiasts seeking a unique and exciting experience. The nation’s capital offers not only a rich historical and cultural backdrop but also a burgeoning hemp scene that has captured the attention of many. https://www.local8now.com/cannabis-tourism-in-washington-dc/

A groundbreaking cannabis extract, PHEC-66, has demonstrated significant potential for eradicating the deadliest form of skin cancer, melanoma. Developed by Australia’s MGC Pharmaceuticals, early-stage trials in October 2023 revealed that PHEC-66 effectively halted the growth of isolated melanoma cells in laboratory settings. https://www.ndtv.com/science/deadly-skin-cancer-cells-meet-their-end-through-cannabis-extract-5056582

Researchers have been investigating cannabis as a possible treatment for Covid-19 since the pandemic began in 2020. They directed much of their attention towards cannabis’ ability to dampen the immune system and quell cytokine storms, a dangerous and potentially deadly immune response that occurs in severe Covid-19 cases and leads to respiratory distress and organ failure. Since then, …

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We know that retreats exist for all kinds of things, including magic mushroom and ayahuasca ceremonies. But what about cannabis? Do cannabis retreats exist, and are they cost effective? Do cannabis retreats exist? https://cannadelics.com/2023/12/18/do-cannabis-retreats-exist/

Cannabinoid receptors in the brain are crucial for the motivation to engage in voluntary exercise and the endocannabinoid system responds to physical activity. It is therefore plausible that plant cannabinoids like THC, which stimulate the same CB1 receptors that respond to exercise, impact exercise performance.  https://www.leafly.com/news/science-tech/weed-exercise-heart-lungs-health

There are many ways to incorporate cannabis into health and wellness; ganja yoga may be one of the most synergetic trends to hit the industry so far. Combining cannabis and yoga is nothing new. Practicing ganja yoga not only affects spirituality, but the physical body too. https://theemeraldmagazine.com/ganja-yoga/?utm_source=brevo&utm_campaign=New%20editor%20January%2019%202023_copy_copy&utm_medium=email