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News & Articles By Claire Rankin
06/08/2016
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By Claire Rankin
Breathalyzer for marijuana – is it a dumb or useful idea?
Current tests used by law-enforcement officials to detect marijuana use include blood, saliva and urine testing. But THC (the psychoactive component of marijuana) can stay in the system for days, or even weeks. With breath testing the THC signal only stays on a person’s breath for around four hours. Driving while stoned is dangerous, no […]
06/07/2016
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By Claire Rankin
How plastic is damaging our oceans and waterways and how hemp can help
According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, the US produces around 32 million tons of plastic waste, of which a small percentage (around 9 percent) is recycled. Most of this plastic waste ends up in landfills and, worse still, ends up in local waterways and the oceans. Is anything being done to replace plastics with […]
06/06/2016
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By Claire Rankin
Canada raids marijuana dispensaries across Toronto
In a raid named “Project Claudia”, the Toronto Police Department raided dispensaries across the city, seizing marijuana infused products such as chocolate, cookies and other edibles, as well as dried marijuana, resin, hash and pills. This comes at a time when there is huge support in Canada for medical marijuana, and full legalization for cannabis […]
06/03/2016
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By Claire Rankin
How much water is used to cultivate hemp as a biofuel compared to burning coal?
A recent press release from Greenpeace states that the world’s coal power plants consume enough freshwater to sustain 1 billion people. How does obtaining energy from hemp compare to burning fossil fuels in terms of conservation and care when it comes to water resources? Bio-diesel can be made from any oil or fat, including hemp […]
06/02/2016
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By Claire Rankin
Older people all across the USA are turning to marijuana to cure their ailments
People in their late fifties and upwards are increasingly taking medical marijuana to treat conditions like insomnia, depression and even serious illnesses like cancer. Recognizing that a healthy, natural diet will prolong their lives, they are now realizing that medical marijuana helps treat a variety of conditions, and without all the devastating side effects of […]
06/01/2016
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By Claire Rankin
Hemp seed oil is one of the best natural products for dry hair
Many people confuse hemp with its cousin, marijuana, which is banned in many countries around the world and states in the US. Marijuana is still classified as a dangerous drug, although the momentum towards decriminalizing the plant is accelerating and will not be stopped, as more and more realise the natural benefits that it offers. […]
05/31/2016
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By Claire Rankin
Regulate dry skin and other skin conditions with hempseed oil
Hemp oil is high in fatty acids and has a composition similar to skin lipids. It makes a superb natural moisturizer, excellent for dehydrated skin and nails. It is said to increase skin elasticity and water retention capacity and it is safe to apply directly onto the skin. Combined with proteins, lipids (fats) form a […]
05/27/2016
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By Claire Rankin
Hemp seed oil can regulate hormones and reduce cholesterol
Hemp seeds are an invaluable source of protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, omega 3 and omega 6 oils and more. Hemp oil is obtained by pressing hemp seeds. Cold-pressed, unrefined hemp oil is dark to clear green in color, with a pleasant nutty flavor. Hemp oil should not be confused with cannabis oil, made from marijuana […]
05/26/2016
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By Claire Rankin
Drug reform debates continue to fail in large part to the inflexibility of Russia and China
The United National General Assembly special session on drugs (UNGASS) took place earlier this year, but proved disappointing for reform advocates on the whole. This was the first time in 18 years that such a high level meeting took place to debate drug policy. For many working on the issue it was an important opportunity […]
05/25/2016
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By Claire Rankin
Why a coconut oil and marijuana combination is so effective
Coconut oil is said to make marijuana more ‘bio-available”, meaning the degree to which food nutrients are available for absorption and utilization in the body. Coconut oil is especially effective when it comes to extracting THC due to its saturated fat content. It is capable of absorbing much more cannabinoids than butter or other oils. […]
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