When the new hunting season begins in spring, the first game of the year is considered something very special. The start of the season varies from country to country. In Germany, for example, the start of the new hunting season was set for early May. The so-called “Mai Bock” , a young roebuck shot in...
Polypharmacology is based on approaching each disease as a system and then treating it by acting on the whole system instead of a specific target as in conventional drug therapy. Nowadays we know diseases are systemic and if we place too much emphasis on just one target, the system will reorganise to offer resistance. This...
For many years, U.S. research has used schwag, a name for poor-quality cannabis usually containing flowers with pieces of stem, seeds, and leaves, grown by a Mississippi contractor. Yet, this is all coming to an end and the DEA is now allowing other growers—who know how to produce good-quality cannabis—to supply high‑grade weed for scientific...
There is an increasingly urgent need for the cannabis community to access high-quality information on cannabis, its uses, cultivation methods, the latest research, and other related topics. As a response to this demand, new formats have cropped up, such as podcasts hosted by committed professionals, knowledgeable experts and organisations that choose to create a space...
This spring recipe is easy to prepare and surprises with the interesting combination of strawberry and rhubarb in a savory dish. Actually, not too surprising, since rhubarb is biologically a vegetable. Since the stalk vegetable has a very sour taste, it is usually prepared with a lot of sugar as a sweet dish. Rhubarb, scientifically...
After two years of pandemic, associations, unions, organisations, and growers will take to the streets in Argentina to rally in celebration of all the achievements of the cannabis movement, while also demanding those rights that are still pending on this subject. The event is scheduled for May 7th at all squares, streets, and landmark locations...
Schizophrenia is a chronic medical condition that disrupts mental health. It may appear from adolescence up to the age of 35. According to the World Health Organisation, this condition affects around 24 million people worldwide—i.e. 1 every 300 people. Schizophrenia has a high degree of interference in the life of the patient, and it presents...
Cannabis migrated in the same way as humanity. Its adaptability allowed the plant to thrive in inhospitable locations and severe climates. But what do we know about cannabis? And what are the causes for its migration? We know the plant comes from Central Asia and, over more than 5,000 years, it has travelled all over...
In most European countries, Mother’s Day is celebrated on May 8, 2022, while in others, for example, it already took place on the first of May. Not only because Mother’s Days are spread all over the world and throughout the year, but also because we believe that a mother should be honoured every day, we...
Doctor Nicolás Di Biase, who currently hears patients at the Municipal Hospital of Bahía Blanca (Argentina), is a co-founder of the Network of Professionals for the Study of Cannabis (known by its Spanish acronym, REPROCANN) and a member of the Society of Cannabis Clinicians. He has given a talk at Argentina’s first cannabis camp festival,...
Always one step ahead in research, looking at the bigger picture, and taking advantage of it. This is the motto followed by many U.S. food companies amid the expanding wave of cannabis legalisation in the Land of Opportunity. Athletes, artists, and Hollywood stars are jumping into the cannabis industry, celebrating that legalisation and the end...
September 25th marks the International Ataxia Awareness Day, and Spain honours this occasion by recognising the more than 13,000 patients in the country living with some kind of ataxia. This term encompasses more than 300 kinds of diseases affecting the nervous system, but they all share one thing in common: an impairment in the ability...
This recipe sounds quite simple due to its only 4, -in our case 5 ingredients, but it requires careful workmanship to make this cake successful. Similar to a traditional souffle, the cake should not be disturbed during the baking process, which means the oven door should remain closed to avoid temperature fluctuations and shocks, otherwise...
More and more countries are introducing new laws and regulations on cannabis use within their borders. Canada and the U.S have already legislated on the medical use of this drug, and, in some states, recreational use is legal too. In Latin America, Uruguay leads the way after enacting a comprehensive law that governs cannabis use...
A migraine is a benign and recurrent headache syndrome accompanied by other symptoms of neurological malfunction combined in many ways; its origin may be genetic and occurs more frequently in women than in men. This disease is featured by intense, long-lasting headaches (up to 72 hours) that are generally unilateral, i.e. affecting one side of...
Cannabis is a really massive source of chemical compounds. This plant, among all those described by botanists, is the greatest producer of terpenes, flavonoids, and an extensive list of compounds including nitrogen compounds, alkaloids, and—of course—a series of unique compounds that can only be found in this species: cannabinoids. So far, at least 105 cannabinoids...
This is a quick, simple and healthy dish that has its roots in the Middle East and is a national dish in Lebanon, the Palestinian Territories, Israel and Syria, but is also a common dish throughout the Middle East. Hummus is a common appetizer, traditionally eaten with thin, rag-like pita bread and eaten with other...
420 gained worldwide popularity as a banner of cannabis culture. Influencers, artists, and enthusiasts are waving this flag so high they created a subculture under this label. In Latin American countries, April 20th is a date to vindicate the relevance of this plant in terms of public health. Organisations, grow clubs, professionals, and patients are...
According to the Lupus Foundation of America, approximately 1.5 million Americans are suffering from this illness, and at least five million people in the world live with some kind of lupus. This disease is a chronic condition that features a disruption of the immune response that leads antibodies to react attacking organs and various systems...
In 2012, Colorado became the first state in the U.S.A. to legalise the use and sale of recreational marijuana after passing a constitutional amendment. The first store opened its doors on January 1st, 2014. Today, 10 years later, Colorado is launching a pilot grant programme to assist cannabis companies applying for a social equity licence...
