October 2019 - Page 3 of 8

WednesdayOct 23, 2019 4:00 pm

USA Triathlon OKs CBD

The past couple of years have been a whirlwind for cannabidiol (CBD), one of the major cannabinoids extracted from the hemp (marijuana) plant. Cannabis is perhaps most known for the psychoactive high its users experience after using it. THC (delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol) is the compound responsible for this high, but CBD has often been lumped together with its psychoactive cousin. Demand for CBD products has boomed lately, primarily driven by consumers looking to alleviate a variety of medical conditions. Cannabidiol has proved efficient against diseases ranging from anxiety and chronic pain to epilepsy. In 2018, the World Anti-Doping Agency removed CBD…

WednesdayOct 23, 2019 12:41 pm

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Makes Strides with Patented DehydraTECH™ Drug Delivery Platform

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. continues to make progress in the patenting and development of its DehydraTECH™ platform Lexaria developed the patented DehydraTECH™ drug delivery platform as a safer alternative to inhalation of nicotine or cannabinoids DehydraTECH™ has been shown to facilitate rapid uptake and highly targeted delivery of pharmaceuticals to the brain Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) has levered innovation, research and development into operations in four market verticals: cannabis, hemp, nicotine, and pharmaceuticals. Lexaria already introduced the DehydraTECH™ drug delivery platform into commercial use and has a second-generation delivery platform ready for launch in 2020. Lexaria is the…

WednesdayOct 23, 2019 9:00 am

Research Finds Women Less Worried About Using CBD While Pregnant

It's getting harder to ignore cannabidiol (CBD), the miracle compound that's extracted from the cannabis plant. Over the years, plenty of anecdotal evidence has surfaced, claiming that the compound is effective against a score of diseases, ranging from mild conditions like anxiety and insomnia to more severe ones like epilepsy and chronic pain. It has become more accessible than it ever was, with plenty of retailers and pharmacies offering CBD-infused products to cater to the massive demand for the substance. Recently, a study presented at the Anesthesiology annual meeting found that unlike drugs such as alcohol and cigarettes, most women…

TuesdayOct 22, 2019 4:00 pm

Ottawa University Develops Handheld Cannabinoid Analysis Tool

The cannabis plant is famous mostly for producing THC, the compound responsible for cannabis's psychotropic high, and cannabidiol (CBD), the primary non-psychoactive agent in the cannabis plant. CBD has earned a name for itself over the years as a versatile, efficient solution to a variety of medical conditions. People with conditions like anxiety, insomnia, chronic pain, and a host of other mild and severe conditions have reported impressive results after using CBD. Despite this, cannabidiol remains mostly unregulated, and this has left the industry in a state of lawlessness, with sellers making unsubstantiated claims and selling products with different levels…

TuesdayOct 22, 2019 9:00 am

CBD Chewing Gum Launched in the UK

For the past few years, CBD has been riding a wave of good press, owed primarily to the glowing testimonials given by satisfied users. Both derived from the cannabis plant, cannabidiol was often lumped together with its infamous cousin THC, which is responsible for cannabis’ psychotropic high. However, it has become apparent that cannabidiol is quite different from THC, and it has very different effects. Only once in a while do you come across a medication as versatile as CBD, and it has only taken a short while for word to spread; cannabidiol is the new wonder drug, and everyone…

MondayOct 21, 2019 4:00 pm

UK Dad Credits CBD for Helping Him Fight Terminal Cancer

In September 2018, Scott Davis was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Doctors told the 40-year-old father of three that he had only twelve more months to live. Although he was offered palliative care in the hope that it would shrink his tumor somewhat, things were looking grim for the Torquay, Devon native. “It was September 2018 when doctors told me my cancer was terminal, as the tumor was inoperable. Straight after my diagnosis,” he says, “they started talking to me about palliative care. I was completely gobsmacked when they told me I had roughly a year to live. I was completely…

MondayOct 21, 2019 12:27 pm

As CBD Shines, Wildflower Brands Inc. (CSE: SUN) (OTCQB: WLDFF) Fuels Growth of National and Global Distribution Networks

The lucrative U.S. CBD market is estimated to reach $5 billion this year, marking an impressive 706 percent increase from 2018 The growing trend is expected to continue, with industry forecasts putting CBD’s CAGR at 107 percent to reach $23.7 billion by 2023 Wildflower Brands is well positioned to take advantage of this trend and expand its market presence domestically and internationally The company’s branded premium products are currently available at 600 locations The cannabis industry is historically a newcomer to global markets, yet legal sales worldwide reached $11 billion in 2018 from only $3.4 billion 2014 (http://cnw.fm/JNd90). The industry’s outlook…

MondayOct 21, 2019 10:45 am

The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) Receives Oil Sales License for Blissco Wellness Brand

SPRWF subsidiary Blissco recently received Health Canada licensing approval to sell cannabis oils Blissco expected to produce more than seven million tincture bottles annually Supreme Cannabis says that the subsidiary will make a significant impact on its FY2020 revenues The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1), a global diversified portfolio of cannabis companies including subsidiary Blissco Cannabis Corp., announced that Blissco has received licensing approval from Health Canada for the sale of cannabis oils from its Langley, British Columbia, facility (http://cnw.fm/3oUVy). The highly anticipated licensing means that Blissco now has government approval to sell full spectrum cannabidiol…

MondayOct 21, 2019 9:00 am

Report Shows US CBD Sales Will Exceed $1 Billion in 2019

The Farm Bill signed in December 2018 was, without a doubt, a game-changer. The bill legalized the cultivation of industrial hemp, which is known for producing high concentrations of cannabidiol (CBD) and only trace amounts of THC. THC is the primary psychotropic agent, and it's what gives users the out of body high. CBD is non-psychotropic, and it's known for the plethora of benefits it affords its users. For the past decade or so, CBD has become a lot more mainstream, and more people are now aware of its health benefits. Living as we are in a time when people…

FridayOct 18, 2019 4:00 pm

US Beverages Company to Make CBD-Infused Drinks Using Kenyan Coffee

Cannabidiol (CBD) has taken the world by storm. For a long time, it chugged along underground, only recognized and loved by those who used cannabis. However, word of its almost otherworldly benefits spread, and it exploded into the mainstream. Last December, the Farm Bill legalized the cultivation of industrial hemp, the plant that produces cannabidiol. Farmers, processors, and sellers were quick to corner the market, looking to cater to the immense demand for CBD products. On Monday, the American beverage company Puration Inc. (PURA) announced that it had signed a deal with a Kenyan-based coffee producer for coffee berries. The…