by idgadvertisingold | Nov 3, 2015 | Endocannabinoid System, Medicine, Science
One of the most important concepts that our blog can communicate to readers is that cannabis is the tip of the iceberg when it comes to understanding the endocannabinoid system. This chemical system, that happens to respond to cannabis, was not merely an afterthought...
by idgadvertisingold | Oct 20, 2015 | CBD, Endocannabinoid System, Science, THC
The association between cannabis and appetite is well known both in the scientific world and pop culture. As many of our longtime blog readers already know, this association ultimately led to the development of one of the most horrific weight loss drugs of the past...
by idgadvertisingold | Oct 9, 2015 | Endocannabinoid System, Medicine, Research, Science
Today we’re introducing a new feature of the Cornerstone blog – “1:1” featuring interviews from top scientists and engineers on the leading edge of cannabinoid and endocannabinoid research. This feature is intended to allow readers to hear directly from...
by idgadvertisingold | Sep 23, 2015 | Anandamide, Endocannabinoid System, Science
In general, research into the body’s endocannabinoid system proceeds via administering a substance like a cannabinoid or another drug, and recording the impact of that administration on a specific behavior or physiological process. However, few experiments consider...
by idgadvertisingold | Sep 18, 2015 | CBD, Endocannabinoid System, Science
Critics of medical cannabis use often bring up the association between cannabis use and mental illness. In this context, the implication is almost always that cannabis use is unsafe and can exacerbate or initiate psychotic symptoms in both healthy and afflicted...
by idgadvertisingold | Sep 2, 2015 | CBD, Medicine, Science
Late Onset Alzheimer’s Disease (LOAD) is what most people think of when they think of Alzheimer’s. Accounting for roughly 70% of dementia cases, it’s characterized by a progressive decline in cognitive ability in individuals over the age of 65. This decline affects...