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Cannabinoid System in Neuroprotection, Raphael Mechoulam PhD
Raphael Mechoulam PhD presents explanation of cannabinoid receptors. Why would our cells have receptors specifically intended to receive cannabinoids if we were not meant to be assimilated into the body?
This is an excellent video and focuses on the scientific data to support Raphael Mechoulam PhD assertions.
Marijuana Kills Brain Cancer Cells
The findings were published in the April 2009 issue of The Journal of Clinical Investigation. The study showed, conclusively, that THC (the active alkaloid in Cannabis) caused brain cancer cells to undergo a process called autophagy. This process causes cells to...
Science Daily: Marijuana Cuts Lung Cancer Tumor Growth In Half, Study Shows
The active ingredient in marijuana cuts tumor growth in common lung cancer in half and significantly reduces the ability of the cancer to spread, say researchers at Harvard University who tested the chemical in both lab and mouse studies. They say this is the first...
National Cancer Institute: Marijuana Use in Supportive Care for Cancer Patients
Cancer, and cancer therapies and their side effects, may cause a variety of problems for cancer patients. Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, and anorexia and cachexia are conditions that affect many individuals with cancer. Nausea and Vomiting Some anticancer...