Category: Medical Cannabis
Using Brewer’s Yeast to produce Marijuana’s main ingredients : mind-altering THC and non-psychoactive CBD
You no longer need to grow a Marijuana plant to extract THC and CBD. You can get both by using Brewer’s Yeast and Sugar. You also get purer products. For example you can make CBD without the worry of it also containing THC.
This is revolutionary. It could eliminate huge Marijuana plant grow operations. It could also produce Cannabinoids which cannot be obtained from Marijuana plants. The consistency and purity of the produced product can be regulated to be uniform from batch to batch. This new process offers great potential in finding, via Medical Research Studies, new medical benefits of THC, CBD and other Cannabinoids.
Cristina Sánchez has been studying Cannabis for fifteen years at Complutense University in Madrid Spain. She has discovered that THC from Cannabis can kill Cancer cells.
Dr Christina Sanchez explains how cannabis kills cancer cell from Life With Cannabis on Vimeo.
Being able to produce Medical Cannabis products like THC in a pure form using Brewer’s Yeast opens up a lot of potential in the Medical field as you can maintain purity and quality in each batch produced. For example, there have been documented cases of patients who have seizures and are helped by CBD. You also eliminate the potential use of Pesticides in Plant Grow Operations.
Click on this link to visit the website of the journal Nature and read the abstract of the February 27 2019 published research article titled: “Complete biosynthesis of cannabinoids and their unnatural analogues in yeast“.
Click on this link to visit the ScienceDaily website to read the research report titled: “Benefits of medical marijuana for treatment of epilepsy examined“
Click on this link to visit the Bloomberg website to read their page about Demetrix Inc.
The information provided about cannabis is for informational purposes only. Please consult your physician before making any medical decisions.
Posted by Vincent Banial
THC inhibits growth and metastasis of Lung Cancer, per Research Study at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center – Harvard University
Back in 2007, the American Association for Cancer Research published Information about research which was presented at their annual meeting by
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center – Harvard University
BIDMC, Harvard University, Boston, MA
Click on this link to visit the Cancer Research Journal webpage titled: Tetrahydrocannabinol inhibits growth and metastasis of lung cancer.
The closing important paragraph from the Abstract published by the Cancer Research Journal is below:
Cumulatively, these studies indicate that THC has anti-tumorigenic and anti-metastatic effects against lung cancer. Novel therapies against EGFR overexpressing, aggressive and chemotherapy resistant lung cancers may include targeting the cannabinoids receptors.
Posted by: Vincent Banial
Harvard University discussion on the latest Scientific Findings about Medical Cannabis
Harvard University brought together researchers studying Marijuana’s health impacts with policymakers who are working to implement new laws in ways that will benefit and protect public health.
Video courtesy of the Harvard University YouTube channel
Click on this link to visit the National Cancer Institute website.
The following is from the National Cancer Institute webpage linked to above titled “Cannabis and Cannabinoids (PDQ®)–Patient Version
Questions and Answers About Cannabis”
Have any preclinical (laboratory or animal) studies been conducted using Cannabis or cannabinoids?
Preclinical studies of cannabinoids have investigated the following:
Antitumor activity
Studies in mice and rats have shown that cannabinoids may inhibit tumor growth by causing cell death, blocking cell growth, and blocking the development of blood vessels needed by tumors to grow. Laboratory and animal studies have shown that cannabinoids may be able to kill cancer cells while protecting normal cells.
A study in mice showed that cannabinoids may protect against inflammation of the colon and may have potential in reducing the risk of colon cancer, and possibly in its treatment.
A laboratory study of cannabidiol (CBD) in estrogen receptor positive and estrogen receptor negative breast cancer cells showed that it caused cancer cell death while having little effect on normal breast cells. Studies in mouse models of metastatic breast cancer showed that cannabinoids may lessen the growth, number, and spread of tumors.
A review of 34 studies of cannabinoids in glioma tumor models found that all but one study showed that cannabinoids can kill cancer cells without harming normal cells.
A laboratory study of cannabidiol (CBD) in human glioma cells showed that when given along with chemotherapy, CBD may make chemotherapy more effective and increase cancer cell death without harming normal cells. Studies in mouse models of cancer showed that CBD together with delta-9-THC may make chemotherapy such as temozolomide more effective.
Posted by: Vincent Banial
The FDA approved Epidiolex (cannabidiol) [CBD] oral solution for the treatment of seizures associated with two rare and severe forms of epilepsy, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet syndrome, in patients two years of age and older.
Click on this link to read the Official US Food & Drug Administration Press Release :
FDA approves first drug comprised of an active ingredient derived from marijuana to treat rare, severe forms of epilepsy
The video is courtesy of the All News YouTube channel
Click on this link to visit the New Scientist website to read their post titled: “First cannabis-based drug approved in the US to treat epilepsy”.
Click on this link to read about GW Pharmaceuticals plc Epidiolex development
Dr. Uma Dhanabalan, MD – Cannabis Therapeutics Specialist discusses Medical Cannabis
Dr. Uma V.A. Dhanabalan, MD, MPH, FAAFP, MRO is Board certified in Occupational Medicine, Medical Review Officer and Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
She is a Cannabis Therapeutics Specialist, doing Medical Marijuana authorizations. Her passion is in educating the public about Medical Cannabis and Endocannabinoid System.
Video is courtesy of the Georgia CARE YouTube channel
Dr. Uma V Dhanabalan MD MPH FAAFP speaks at the South Carolina Statehouse about Medical Cannabis as being a treatment Option for many illnesses
Dr. Uma V Dhanabalan MD MPH FAAFP speaks at the South Carolina Statehouse about Medical Cannabis as being a treatment Option for many illnesses.
She speaks from first hand experience seeing her patients health improve after treatment with Medical Cannabis
Note: This video’se volume level is really low and you may need headphones or external speakers
Video is courtesy of SC Compassionate Care Alliance YouTube channel
How effective is Chemotherapy as a treatment for Cancer?
Posted by Vincent Banial
Chemotherapy can be an effective treatment for Hodgkin’s disease (HD) – a type of lymphoma, which is a blood cancer. Chemotherapy can also be an effective form of treatment for Testicular Cancer.
What about other Cancers?
The following is taken from the abstract of that research Study :
“The overall contribution of curative and adjuvant cytotoxic chemotherapy to 5-year survival in adults was estimated to be 2.3% in Australia and 2.1% in the USA.”
The conclusion as found in the abstract was:
“it is clear that cytotoxic chemotherapy only makes a minor contribution to cancer survival. To justify the continued funding and availability of drugs used in cytotoxic chemotherapy, a rigorous evaluation of the cost-effectiveness and impact on quality of life is urgently required.”.
Found a link using a web search. The link is below ( you have to copy and paste the URL if you wish to visit their site – as you would from a web search):
http://healingpathwaysmedical.com/docs/chemotherapy-5-year-survival-stats.pdf
Basically that is supposed to be a PDF of the results from that study published on Dec 2004 in Clinical Oncology. It lists over twenty different Cancers and the percentage increases in 5 year survival rates for those patients who received Chemotherapy treatment for said Cancer.
Clinical Oncology had also published another research study in November 2004. You can view an abstract at nature.com by clicking on this line.
The following was the conclusion of the Nov 2004 published in Nov 2004:
“Adjuvant chemotherapy after potentially curative surgery can improve 5-year survival by 4% in patients with early-stage non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC, stages IB–IIIA).”.
So after surgery, Chemotherapy may increase the 5 year survival rate in about 4% of the patients. Yes, only 4%.
Using the above quoted studies and being overly generous, in my opinion it may seem that Chemotherapy does not increase the 5 year Survival Rate for about 85% of patients with many forms of Cancer. The exception is that yes it may be a form of effective treatment for Hodgkin’s Disease and for the treatment of Testicular Cancer.
With some Cancers the study chart (see the link to the PDF above) shows Chemotherapy to have zero effect on 5 years Survival Rate.
That leaves the question: Why is Chemotherapy being given to Cancer patients?
Disclaimer: The above is posted for information purposes only. I am not giving Medical Advice. If you have a medical issue please consult with your Licensed Medical Doctor, Specialist or other Medical Professional.
How Cannabis kills Cancer Cells by Dr, Christina Sanchez
How Cannabis kills Cancer Cells
by Dr, Christina Sanchez
Video is courtesy of the Lincoln Horsley YouTube channel
“Cannabis has been shown to kill cancer cells in the laboratory ” posted by the National Cancer Institue at cancer.gov
Something which has apparently been known in Cancer Research circles, has been formally announced to the public.
“Cannabis has been shown to kill cancer cells in the laboratory” posted by the National Cancer Institue at cancer.gov
Photo courtesy of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service
The info below is from the website of the National Cancer Institute (https://www.cancer.gov)
Cannabis and Cannabinoids (PDQ®)–Patient Version
Sections
- Overview
- Questions and Answers About Cannabis
- Current Clinical Trials
- About This PDQ Summary
- General CAM Information
- Evaluation of CAM Therapies
- Questions to Ask Your Health Care Provider About CAM
- To Learn More About CAM
- View All Sections
Overview
- Cannabis , also known as marijuana, is a plant grown in many parts of the world which produces a resin containing compounds called cannabinoids. Some cannabinoids are psychoactive (acting on the brain and changing mood or consciousness) (see Question 1).
- The use of Cannabis for medicinal purposes dates back to ancient times (see Question 3).
- By federal law, the possession of Cannabis is illegal in the United States outside of approved research settings. However, a growing number of states, territories, and the District of Columbia have enacted laws to legalize medical marijuana (see Question 1).
- In the United States, Cannabis is a controlled substance requiring special licensing for its use (see Question 1 and Question 3).
- Cannabinoids are active chemicals in Cannabis that cause drug -like effects throughout the body, including the central nervous system and the immune system (see Question 2).
- The main active cannabinoid in Cannabis is delta-9-THC. Another active cannabinoid is cannabidiol (CBD), which may relieve pain, lower inflammation, and decrease anxiety without causing the “high” of delta-9-THC (see Question 2).
- Cannabinoids can be taken by mouth, inhaled, or sprayed under the tongue (see Question 5).
- Cannabis and cannabinoids have been studied in the laboratory and the clinic for relief of pain, nausea and vomiting, anxiety, and loss of appetite (see Question 6 and Question 7).
- Cannabis and cannabinoids may have benefits in treating the symptoms of cancer or the side effects of cancer therapies. There is growing interest in treating children for symptoms such as nausea with Cannabis and cannabinoids, although studies are limited (see Question 7).
- Two cannabinoids (dronabinol and nabilone) are drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the prevention or treatment of chemotherapy -related nausea and vomiting (see Question 7 and Question 10).
- Cannabis has been shown to kill cancer cells in the laboratory (see Question 6).
- At this time, there is not enough evidence to recommend that patients inhale or ingest Cannabis as a treatment for cancer-related symptoms or side effects of cancer therapy (see Question 7).
- Cannabis is not approved by the FDA for use as a cancer treatment (see Question 9).
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The following are additional links with info related to Cannabis and THC being able to kill Cancer Cells:
Antineoplastic Activity of Cannabinoids
http://www.ukcia.org/research/Antineo…
Cannabinoid Receptor Ligands Mediate Growth Inhibition & Cell Death In Mantle Cell Lymphoma
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10…
Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Induces Apoptosis in Human Prostate PC-3 Cells via a Receptor-Independent Mechanism
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10…
Antitumor Activity of Plant Cannabinoids with Emphasis on the Effect of Cannabidiol on Human Breast Carcinoma
http://jpet.aspetjournals.org/content…
Cannabinoid Receptors As Novel Targets for the Treatment of Melanoma
http://bbml.ucm.es/cannabis/archivos/…
DEA Eliminates 48-Year-Old Monopoly on Research-Grade Marijuana, Clearing Pathway for FDA Approval and Rescheduling
Photo of Cannabis plants courtesy of A7nubis and commons.wikimedia.org
Note from Vince: This is am extremely important change as the Cannabis grown by NIDA is an uncommon variety and apparently low in THC. The FDA could approve a Medical Study of the use of high THC Cannabis in the treatment of Cancer, but NIDA always had the final word. If they approved a medical study (their usual common response was “No”) the study had to use the NIDA supplied Cannabis variety.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced their intention to grant licenses to additional marijuana growers for research, thereby ending the DEA-imposed 48-year monopoly on federally legal marijuana. Since 1968, the University of Mississippi, under contract to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), has maintained the only facility in the United States with federal permission to grow marijuana for research.
“It’s a complete and total end of the NIDA monopoly! There has been no production monopoly on any other Schedule I substance, like MDMA or LSD—only the cannabis plant. Licensing non-government cannabis producers, and thereby creating a path to FDA approval, will finally facilitate the removal of marijuana from Schedule I, and ultimately allow patients to receive insurance coverage for medical marijuana,” said Rick Doblin, Ph.D., Founder and Executive Director of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS).
MAPS has been working to eliminate this cannabis research blockade since 1999. NIDA’s marijuana is eligible for research, but cannot be sold as a prescription medicine, making it unacceptable to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in future Phase 3 studies. Ending the monopoly finally allows for a pathway to FDA approval for marijuana, which would thereby trigger rescheduling.
In 2001, MAPS partnered with University of Massachusetts-Amherst Professor Lyle Craker, Ph.D., to apply for a DEA license and end the monopoly. In 2007, after years of bureaucratic delays and lengthy legal hearings, a DEA Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) recommended that it would be in the public’s interest to grant Craker the license. In 2009, after almost two more years of delays and less than a week before the inauguration of President Obama, former DEA Administrator Michelle Leonhart rejected the ALJ recommendation. In 2011, Craker sued the DEA in the U.S. First Circuit Court of Appeals. In its 2013 decision, the Court uncritically accepted the DEA’s arguments that NIDA’s monopoly provided “an adequate supply produced under adequately competitive conditions.”
Since the 2013 decision, Craker’s argument that NIDA does not have an adequate supply has become significantly more apparent. NIDA has been unable to provide the strains requested for MAPS’ long-delayed Phase 2 clinical trial of smoked marijuana to treat symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in 76 U.S. veterans. As a result, the study is proceeding with lower potency marijuana than what MAPS researchers requested.
The DEA has previously claimed that U.S. international treaty obligations under the United Nations Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs (Single Convention) require a federal monopoly, but in April 2016, the State Department released a statement clarifying that the Single Convention does not in fact limit the number of U.S. marijuana producers.
Furthermore, the DEA’s 2009 rejection of the ALJ recommendation to license Craker relied heavily on a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) protocol review process, which was eliminated in 2015.
MAPS’ upcoming Phase 2 clinical trial of marijuana for PTSD in veterans is in collaboration with investigators in Phoenix, Arizona, and at Johns Hopkins University, the University of Colorado, and the University of Pennsylvania. The study is funded by a $2.15 million grant to MAPS from the State of Colorado. The study has received full regulatory approval, and will be the first randomized controlled trial of whole plant marijuana as a treatment for PTSD.
Founded in 1986, MAPS is a non-profit research and educational organization working to evaluate the safety and efficacy of botanical marijuana as a potential prescription medicine for specific medical uses approved by the FDA.
MORE INFORMATION
- Official Statement from DEA
- 2007 DEA Administrative Law Judge Findings
- 2013 First Circuit Court Decision
- 2015 HHS Statement Ending PHS Protocol Review
- Legal analysis to be submitted in support of Craker’s new application
Additional information can be found at maps.org/research/mmj/dea-license.
CONTACT:
Rick Doblin, Ph.D., MAPS Executive Director
rick@maps.org
617-276-7806
Natalie Ginsberg, MAPS Policy & Advocacy Manager
natalie@maps.org
917-520-5531
The above Press Release is courtesy of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) whose Mission Sates :
Mission
Founded in 1986, the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit research and educational organization that develops medical, legal, and cultural contexts for people to benefit from the careful uses of psychedelics and marijuana.
“Making Peace with Cannabis” by Zach Walsh, PhD, Assistant Professor in the UBC Department of Psychology
This TEDx Talk is titled “Making Peace with Cannabis“. It features Zach Walsh, PhD, who is an Assistant Professor in the UBC Department of Psychology and Co-Director for the Centre for the Advancement of Psychological Science and Law. He is also involved in a current study at UBC which is investigating treating PTSD using Medical Cannabis.
Video is courtesy of the TEDx Talks YouTube channel
The Washington Post article titled “NFL players fight pain with Medical Marijuana: ‘Managing it with pills was slowly killing me’”.
The Washington Post has posted an interesting article about the use of a strain of Medical Cannabis that is rich in Cannabidiol (CBD). Other strains of Cannabis have levels of THC which can get you high. Cannabidiol (CBD) does not have the psychoactivity and mood-altering effects of THC.
Cannabidiol or CBD can have Medical benefits especially for patients who have Eplilepsy, by reducing the occurrence of seizures. Another area being researched is the use of Medical Cannabis CBD to reduce pain. Former NFL Players break a lot of bones and unfortunately, that could lead to a lifelong Pain Management.
Click on this link to visit The Washington Post website to read their article titled “NFL players fight pain with medical marijuana: ‘Managing it with pills was slowly killing me’”.
Posted by Vincent Banial
Dr.William Courtney, discusses how a massive Inoperable Brain Tumor was remarkably reduced after the 8-month-old baby underwent treatment of Cannabis Oil placed on it’s pacifier.
Cannabis Oil helped an 8-month-old baby with an Inoperable Brain Tumor, said Dr.William Courtney during this taped interview with the Huffington Post.
The Parents “were putting Cannabinoid Oil on the baby’s pacifier twice a day, increasing the dose… And within two months there was a dramatic reduction”.
“Dr. Courtney pointed out that the success of the Cannabis approach means that “this child, because of that, is not going to have the long-term side effects that would come from a very high dose of chemotherapy or radiation“”.
Video is courtesy of the Lincoln Horsley YouTube channel
Posted by Vincent Banial
Some believe that Cannabis / Marijuana is a Dangerous Drug. So how many people have died from overdosing on Cannabis?
The above link is from our new blog called Uniquely Cannabis. It’s the first post, with more to come.
Main focus of Uniquely Cannabis will be Medical Cannabis / Marijuana. The reason for creating it was that I had read that Cannabis could help those suffering from different Cancers including Leukemia.
I hope that the site will become an infobase about Medical Cannabis / Marijuana to help inform people. I had watched someone take their final breath, because they had Leukemia and nothing helped. Wish that I had known about Cannabis Oil. It might have helped. If it did, then life would have been vastly different.
Posted by Vincent Banial
New Research at Salk Institute shows that Cannabinoids remove plaque-forming Alzheimer’s proteins from brain cells
Medical Cannabis could possibly halt Alzheimer’s and could maybe even reverse the damage caused by Alzheimer’s. That is my interpretation of the results from a medical study conducted by Salk Institute Scientists.
The following is from their News Release:
“Salk Institute scientists have found preliminary evidence that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and other compounds found in marijuana can promote the cellular removal of amyloid beta, a toxic protein associated with Alzheimer’s disease.”
“Although other studies have offered evidence that cannabinoids might be neuroprotective against the symptoms of Alzheimer’s, we believe our study is the first to demonstrate that cannabinoids affect both inflammation and amyloid beta accumulation in nerve cells,” says Salk Professor David Schubert, the senior author of the paper.”
I am not giving any medical Advice with the following statements. Maybe discuss with the Medical Doctor taking care of a family member suffering from Alzheimer’s. Ask the Doctor for a prescription for Medical Cannabis, which is available in Canada and many states in America. Working with their Medical Doctor, one could maybe create your own private human trial under your Doctor’s supervision. In my mind, the risk is extremely low. Keep notes and search the internet for Cogniition Tests (Alzheimer’s Associations are a good resource) . Under the care of a Medical Doctor, testing to see if Medical Cannabis could reduce the effects of Alzheimer’s and improve cognition, in my opinion, has a high safety factor. For example, no one has died from smoking or eating too much Cannabis. On the other hand, thousands of people have died due to major Liver damage caused by overdosing on medication such as Tylenol.
Click on the following link to read the News Release about the new finding from the Salk Institute website.
Click on this link to visit the Journal Aging and Mechanisms of Disease to read the published Salk Institute Study titled : “Amyloid proteotoxicity initiates an inflammatory response blocked by cannabinoids“
| Title: | Amyloid proteotoxicity initiates an inflammatory response blocked by cannabinoids |
| Author: | Antonio Currais, Oswald Quehenberger, Aaron M Armando, Daniel Daugherty, Pam Maher et al. |
| Publication: | npj Aging and Mechanisms of Disease |
| Publisher: | Nature Publishing Group |
| Date: | Jun 23, 2016 |
| Copyright © 2016, Rights Managed by Nature Publishing Group | |
Click on this link to download a PDF copy of the study from the site of the Journal
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