Fresh News | Fresh News Everything Fresh and Tasty

marijuana

03/31/2017 / By Tracey Watson

Marijuana to be legalized in Canada by mid-2018

The long-awaited countrywide legalization of marijuana is reportedly set to take effect in Canada by 1 July 2018. Canada’s CBC News is reporting that the decision will be announced officially in the week of April 10, and that the law will be set out in harmony with the recommendations of a task force appointed by […]

08/11/2016 / By Mary Wilder

4 ways Michael Phelps has endorsed a holistic approach to life

Michael Phelps is an American hero and the most decorated Olympian of all time. Currently winning even more gold medals at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Phelps has continued to dominate. When you analyze the athlete’s life, it’s immediately obvious that there are a number of reasons why he is so […]

08/05/2016 / By Mary Wilder

Veteran officer explains in an interview why law enforcement should back cannabis legality

You know you’ve reached a new frontier in regards to marijuana legalization when even the police are supporting the idea. That’s exactly what’s happening with the nonprofit organization LEAP (Law Enforcement Against Prohibition), whose members believe that wasting time chasing after cannabis smokers and sellers is disastrous and one of the biggest flaws in the […]

07/12/2016 / By usafeaturesmedia

Is smoking pot good for long-distance runners?

(MensFitnessFocus.com) Running and smoking pot might sound like two mutually exclusive activities, but marijuana use among runners has increased over the years. Several athletes claim that eating marijuana edibles beforehand actually enhances the running experience, calling into question whether cannabis is a performance-enhancing drug. For years, scientists believed people experienced what is known as a “runner’s […]

07/11/2016 / By Mary Wilder

America could save half a BILLION dollars on Medicare if medical marijuana were legalized nationwide

For years, those of us who have been awakened to the truth have been championing the benefits of medical marijuana and fighting for its necessary — and let’s face it, inevitable — legalization across the United States. For purely financial and political reasons, the federal government has been doing everything in their power to prevent […]

07/05/2016 / By Mary Wilder

The lasting legacy of Carl Sagan: astrobiologist, existentialist, and avid marijuana advocate

You can’t make a list of beloved Americans of the past century and not include Carl Sagan. He’s one of the most influential and important scientific minds of all time, and a man whose legacy has continued to live on twenty years after his death. For any awakened minds, the reasons to admire Sagan are limitless. […]

06/30/2016 / By Mary Wilder

Scientists prove THC can eradicate toxic proteins associated with Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most terrifying and debilitating illnesses imaginable, so combating it is especially important. Scientists at Salk Institute have found new evidence that supports the theory that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and many other compounds found in cannabis can help with the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease. Science Daily reports, “The researchers found that […]

06/29/2016 / By Mary Wilder

10 CBD strains that you should know about for holistic healing

It’s common knowledge that cannabidiol (CBD) has healing properties that work naturally to relieve numerous health issues. The stigma that once surrounded cannabis has been fading in recent years and many have rightfully begun to see the plant in a new light. Some of the most popular CBD strains are also some of the most […]

05/17/2016 / By Tara Paras

The brainy plant – learn how marijuana keeps the mind in tip-top shape

Even among marijuana reform advocates, misunderstandings on the actual therapeutic value of the cannabis plant exist. Often, marijuana is grouped together with cigarettes, hard drugs and alcohol, as a less harmful vice. The truth is, unlike these other substances, marijuana actually improves the mind and enhances the way people think and process information, as shown in […]

04/28/2016 / By Claire Rankin

Marijuana and Chrohn’s disease – one young sufferer glad to be alive

Chron’s disease is usually treated with pharmaceutical drugs that are often ineffective. One young boy has been managing the disease by taking cannabis oil every day, and attributes to this treatment the fact that he is alive and well. Chron’s disease causes a chronic inflammation that attacks a person’s gastrointestinal tract in order to attack […]

1 of 2