28 Apr Top Stories From The Edge – Week of April 24th
A Weekly Roundup of Stories We Found Interesting – From The Profound To The Profane
Holy Smoke
The Sisters of the Valley, California’s self-ordained “weed nuns,” are on a mission to heal and empower women with their cannabis.
A Stoner’s Guide to Amazon Alexa
How best to hang with Amazon personal assistant, Alexa while smoking Blueberry Afghan. The author will enlighten you.
Top 10 Countries in Marijuana Consumption
Some interesting facts here, especially on why Iceland being the number one in the world (percentage of total population) in cannabis consumption. Don’t feel too bad, U.S.A. is number 2.
Oxford University Launches World-Class Cannabis Research center
With $12 million dollars in funding, Oxford University of England forms a new biopharmaceutical branch, Oxford Cannabinoid Technologies to study cannabis medicinal properties, and new treatment techniques.
UConn Researchers Found that Chili Pepper and Marijuana Calm the Gut
The claim seems counterintuitive. As it turns out, the connection of chili pepper and marijuana is anandamide, a chemical compound similar to cannabinoid, and it helps to reduce inflammation, and calm down the gastrointestinal tract. More important scientifically, the interaction of anandamide, and its receptors suggests that our immune system and brain actually talk to each other. In this instance, the common language is anandamide.
The History of Cannabis Museum Opens in D.C.
Next time you visit Trump-land, you should stop by the new museum that dedicated to the 10,000 years of cannabis history.
Baby Boomers Are Smoking More Weed Than Ever
A 2016 study shows that marijuana use among those 65 and up swelled by 250 percent between 2006 and 2013.
Top Cannabis Business Trends in 2017
Bay Area cannabis business owners were asked to weigh in on the recent trends, Asides from a few obvious ones, I found many insights here from a business perspective. [photo gallery].
