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Cannabinoids, Wonder Drugs of the 21st Century

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2007 Sean D. McAllister - Cannabidiol as a novel inhibitor of Id-1 gene expression in aggressive breast cancer cells.

2008 Acomplia, Rimonabant (also known as SR141716) first CB1 receptor blocker suspended from the UK market because of adverse effects of suicidality, depression. This agent blocks the endo-cannabidiol receptors.

2009 Two components of cannabis plant identified. THC which is psychoactive, and the non-psychoactive Cannabidiol "CBD" represents up to 40% of extracts of the medical cannabis plant. Cannabidiol relieves convulsion, inflammation, anxiety, nausea, and inhibits cancer cell growth.  Cannabidiol as effective as atypical antipsychotics in treating schizophrenia. 

2009 - 10 million people arrested for marijuana since 1967.

Safety of Marijuana: There has never been a documented human fatality from marijuana. The respiratiry depression from opiates does not happen with cannabinoids.

Below image: Cannabidiol, the non-psychoactive main medicinal ingredient in Cannabis  courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Cannabidiol made by hemp plants.

Anandamide which is made by the human body.

A Cancer Cure in the Back Yard Garden

What happens when people realize they can grow plants in their own back yard yielding cancer medicine that works?  This is story of Rick Simpson, a man from Nova Scotia Canada who did exactly that.  He grew hemp in his garden,  extracted the hemp oil and rediscovered a medicine that cures cancer. 

Watch the entire 50 minute movie here .

Reform the Laws, Legalize Medicinal Use of Cannabis

In the US, 14 states that have passed laws legalizing medicinal cannabis. Join the movement to legalize the medicinal use of cannabis. Call or write your congressman today.

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Marijuana Joint is Illegal

Marijuana is an illegal drug in many US states and other countries. It is illegal to grow or possess the marijuana plant, also known as the hemp plant.  Even when used as a prescribed medicine, marijuana use may result in arrest, fines or imprisonment.  Only use marijuana as a drug if it has been legally prescribed by a licensed physician in a state or country that has legalized the use of medical marijuana.

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Jeffrey Dach MD is a physician and author of two books, Natural Medicine 101, and Bioidentical Hormones 101, both available on Amazon, or as a free e-book on his web sites. Dr. Dach is founder and chief medical officer of TrueMedMD, a clinic in (more...)
 

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Cannabinoids, Wonder Drugs of the 21st Century by Rolland Miller on Wednesday, Mar 11, 2009 at 1:21:37 PM
Wonder Drug by Jeffrey Dach on Wednesday, Mar 11, 2009 at 1:28:26 PM
Wonderful Article! by Garry Minor on Wednesday, Mar 11, 2009 at 9:56:05 PM
Question? by Dolores Jackson on Thursday, Mar 12, 2009 at 6:11:23 AM
Seeds? by ConSion on Friday, Mar 13, 2009 at 4:31:47 PM

 

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