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Cannabis and Chronic Pain: The Endorphin Connection

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Humans have used cannabis for pain relief for a thousand years, but only recently have we garnered evidence from controlled, experimental studies regarding its efficacy for treating and helping those with chronic pain.

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Fungi – The Key To A Successful Food Forest

This article originally appeared in Garden Culture Magazine UK29 & US27 It’s not something we think of that often unless, perhaps, you are Paul Stamets, but the mycelium superhighways under our feet are a critical part of our environment. There is growing evidence that fungi drive their environment, influencing what type of ecosystem builds and…
September 30, 2019
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Legalization 2.0.: Edibles Market Set To Open In Cannabis World

A single ingredient can elevate a recipe to the next level. It can make or break a dish and keep people coming back for more. One single ingredient is putting Canada on the path to becoming a world-leading culinary destination. It is, after all, the first country where chefs are legally allowed to work with cannabis in the kitchen.
September 23, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Can Mushrooms Save the Bees?

The bees are dying and in massive numbers, a tragedy, given their importance to the ecosystem. It is estimated that one-third of the food that we consume daily relies on the pollination of honeybees. Globally, there are more of them than any other type of pollinating insect, making them the most important pollinator on Earth.Pollinators strongly influence ecological relationships, ecosystem conservation and stability, genetic variation in the plant community, floral diversity, specialization, and evolution. In tropical forests, woodlands, mangroves, and deciduous forests, many species of plants and animals will not survive if bees disappear. The production of many food sources such as seeds, nuts, berries, and fruits are all highly dependent on insect pollination.
September 16, 2019
Rich Hamilton

Detox with Fruit And Fasting

We might live longer, but do we live better? The developed world eats more than ever, and yet, we grow sicker. We grow plenty of food, yet people go hungry. The U.S. spends more money on health care than any other country, yet we rank towards the bottom in results. We are more connected through the computers in our pocket, yet lonelier than ever. Something big is wrong.
August 18, 2019
Evan Folds

Grow Aztec Ancestral Veggies In Your Garden

If looking for an exotic touch in your garden this summer, consider growing edible plants from hot Central America. Mayans and Aztecs cultivated these plants in the pre-Columbian era before the coming of the Europeans. By growing them in your garden, you will feel like you’re traveling without moving!
August 12, 2019
Albert Mondor