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Molecular Biologist: THC Wipes Out Cancer Cells Completely
Below is a video of Dr. Christina Sanchez, a molecular biologist at Compultense University in Madrid, Spain, clearly explaining how THC (the main psychoactive constitute of the cannabis plant) completely kills cancer cells.Not long ago, we published an article examining a case st...
Uruguay: The First Country to Legalize Marijuana Trade
Uruguay became the first country to legalize the growing, sale and smoking of marijuana on Tuesday, a pioneering social experiment that will be closely watched by other nations debating drug liberalization.A government-sponsored bill approved by 16-13 votes in the Senate provides...
4 Studies Show Marijuana Treats Brain Cancer
We are living in exciting times in regards to cannabis. As public opinion on marijuana is changing, the laws are following suit, and we are seeing more and more studies evaluating the benefits of this healing plant.Some of the most remarkable research is on the topic of cannabis ...
EcoVillage Houses Built With HEMP in Scotland
Last month, I wrote an article about a new hype in construction materials: hempcrete - which is a type of concrete made of hemp, with even better qualities. Here is what I've stumbled upon today:"A new sustainable housing project in the northwest of Scotland will feature ind...
Hempcrete: The Best Concrete is Made From Hemp!
What is Hempcrete?"Hempcrete is a bio-composite made of the inner woody core of the hemp plant mixed with a lime-based binder. The hemp core or “Shiv” has a high silica content which allows it to bind well with lime. This property is unique to hemp among all natural fibers. T...
The First American Hemp Harvest in Over 50 Years
America's first (known) hemp harvest in more than fifty years began this month in southeastern Colorado. This past spring, following last year's passage of Amendment 64, which legalized small amounts of marijuana for adults and paved the way for industrial hemp production, farmer...
Ten Eye-Opening Facts About Hemp
Hemp is always a fun topic to look at because it really makes you ask the obvious question: “Why are we not using this stuff for pretty much EVERYTHING that we do?” Well, the answer to that is quite simple, but not really what this article is about so we can save that for ano...
Medic: Cannabis Oil Cured Infant’s Brain Tumor
Medical marijuana is gaining acceptance, but could it even help kids? Dr. William Courtney has seen it happen, and on Friday, told HuffPost Live host Alyona Minkovski about it. Saying he was "quite a skeptic 5 or 6 years ago", Dr. Courtney continued that "my youngest patient is 8...
Superior Court Judge James P. Gray: PRO Marijuana Arguments
Retired Superior Court Judge James P. Gray testifies in favor of a marijuana legalization bill in the California Assembly on October 28, 2009.
The Next Seven States to Legalize Marijuana?
David Borden for Stop The Drug War: "Rolling Stone's Tim Dickinson continues his coverage of marijuana legalization with a not unjustifiably optimistic article, "The Next Seven States to Legalize Pot." Dickinson's predictions: Oregon, California, Nevada, Rhode Island, Maine,...
Spanish Study Confirms Hemp Oil Cures Cancer Without Side Effects
The International Medical Veritas Association (IMVA) is putting hemp oil on its cancer protocol. It is a prioritized protocol list whose top five items are magnesium chloride, iodine, selenium, Alpha Lipoic Acid and sodium bicarbonate. It makes perfect sense to drop hemp oil righ...
Biggest Marijuana Dealer of the 60s: “Marijuana was accepted and almost legalized”
I. The Marijuana ConspiracyGeorge Jung was the biggest marijuana dealer of the 60s and 70s. He was portrayed by Johnny Depp in the cinematic masterpiece "Blow", back in 2001. Here is an interesting excerpt of a George Jung interview, regarding the way marijuana was seen...