Remembering the father of cannabis and cannabinoid research

Dr. Raphael Mechoulam (1930–2023), an Israeli professor and pioneer in cannabis research, also known as the “father of cannabinoid research,” died on March 9, 2023, at the age of 92. He was born in Sofia, Bulgaria, to Jewish parents. His family later moved to Israel, where he began studying chemistry. When Mechoulam began researching cannabis in the 1960s, it was considered a dangerous psychoactive drug with no medical benefits. However, he spent his entire academic life studying it and became...

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Hemp and ECS: Conversation with Assoc. dr. Tanja Bagar

  Conversation about cannabis between doc. dr. Tanja Bagar and univ. dipl. anthropologist and consultant for traditional Western medicine Tjaša Korelc Cannabis and us Because we are aware that it is also important for health to know what we are doing and to consciously act in this direction, we have prepared a 45-minute conversation about cannabis, its effects, how important it is for our time and for maintaining balance and preventing diseases. Cannabis is very important for our health and it is time for us to start being aware of this. Cannabis and EKS In the video...

Body detoxification and CBD

Spring detoxification of the body Many people dedicate the spring months to detoxifying or cleansing the body. CBD Although it is not primarily intended for detoxification, it can effectively support us in this. Why is it important to support detoxification with CBD? Because: 1. It supports maintaining balance during cleansing It is known that during intensive cleansing of the body, there can be an increased burden on the liver, kidneys and gastrointestinal tract, as well as disturbances in well-being. Because hemp cannabinoids support the functioning of the ECS (endocannabinoid system), so to speak, of all body systems, organs, tissues and...

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Hemp and the future of natural extracts?

Cannabis: Will we have synthetic (or isolated) cannabinoids or natural cannabis extracts in the future? Cannabis, its extracts and regulations. Instead of banning and stigmatizing, more and more countries are paying attention to the proper regulation of the use of cannabis, both for medical and personal purposes. How the matter will be regulated in Slovenia is not yet known, but we can only hope that it will be to the greatest benefit of people. Namely, there is a tendency in regulations towards synthetic (or isolated) cannabinoids, which is by no means the best. Greater efficiency and safety are found in natural extracts Many...

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Nervous system and first aid

Nervous system and inflammatory processes The brain, spinal cord and peripheral nervous system. All of this makes up our nervous system, without which we would not be able to perceive our surroundings or move our bodies. The well-known vagus nerve (actually two nerves) is the longest of the twelve nerves that emerge from the head and is also called the pneumogastric nerve, as it is the connection between the brain and the digestive tract, and also affects breathing and heartbeat. Nerve cells are mostly made up of fat, partly of protein and some water. And after such cells...

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CBD: Truths and Misconceptions

CBD its effects and safety Today we will explore what truths and misconceptions are emerging in the world about CBD. The hemp plant has existed on our planet for tens of millions of years longer than humans, it is estimated that it appeared together with other plants in the Oligocene period. Humans quickly learned about it and recognized its usefulness, and throughout history it has been used for various purposes around the world. Today it is considered one of the best-studied plants in the world. Recently, the media, both wider and professional...

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Regeneration - can our body do it?

Regeneration and body Vacation is supposed to be a time when we take a break from everyday stress and enjoy life. Regeneration of mind and body. The thought that only then can we truly enjoy life is quite shocking. But for many people, this is a time that they eagerly await, to remove themselves both physically and mentally from the work environment that brings them a lot of stress. To finally really dedicate themselves fully to their family and themselves. But this leap is sometimes not so easy. People...

CBD drops expand awareness

Do CBD drops expand consciousness? The sacred plant hemp Our ancestors used it in many different ways. It was and still is an excellent source of food, especially high-quality fatty acids, and it was also used for construction, ropes and clothing, as its fibers are extremely durable. But in the first place was definitely its medical ritual use. My opinion is that medicine without a sense of holiness somehow cannot show itself in all its power. I recognize man as a divine being, regardless of...

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CBD drops and the question of whether we can calm down?

CBD drops and calming Thoughts and advice from Tjaša Korelc, a cannabinoid support and traditional Western medicine consultant, on ways to calm down. One of the solutions is CBD drops. Sometimes we find ourselves in a situation where stress is so high that it throws us off track. Our nervous system is irritated, we are oversensitive to many external factors, be it loud talking, music, screaming children, heavy traffic... we simply can't take it anymore and our system fails. It happened to me when I was too tired and...