by idgadvertisingold | Apr 27, 2016 | Endocannabinoid System, Science
In the past, we’ve discussed the wonderfully complex relationship between cannabis and various neurological disorders. As more and more research comes to light, it’s become alarmingly clear that the endocannabinoid system that regulates the human body’s response to...
by idgadvertisingold | Apr 2, 2016 | Endocannabinoid System, Science
HIV has had perhaps the greatest impact of any single disease on the U.S. in recent times, both culturally and medically. Unlike most other viruses, HIV is a retrovirus, meaning rather than producing RNA in cells to then produce the protein needed to build more...
by idgadvertisingold | Mar 23, 2016 | Science, THC
We’ve written several articles on the Cornerstone blog about cannabis and schizophrenia. The association between the two is one of the most fascinating puzzles of cannabis science. What we know is that people suffering from schizophrenia are more likely to use...
by idgadvertisingold | Mar 3, 2016 | Endocannabinoid System, Medicine, Science
Cannabis has long been known to be a mood improving substance. In fact, this quality has contributed to its use as a recreational drug. As a result, it’s not surprising to read that the endocannabinoid system, which controls our bodies’ responses to cannabis, is being...
by idgadvertisingold | Jan 26, 2016 | Science, THC
As cannabis rounds the bend in many states toward legalization, one of the biggest questions on society’s mind is how to ensure that it is safe and does not impair potential life threatening activities. Since the founding of MADD in 1980, we’ve grown more aware of the...
by idgadvertisingold | Jan 6, 2016 | Endocannabinoid System, Medicine, Science
Today we’re revisiting a topic: the use of the endocannabinoid system as a possible therapeutic target for cancer treatment. Last time, we discussed the ability of some cannabinoid molecules to trigger cell death in cancerous cells. In that article we were careful to...
