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How pagans used cannabis at Christmastime
(alterimago/AdobeStock) Long before Christmas was all about the birth of Jesus Christ it was a celebration of the winter solstice, the longest night of the year, which falls between December…
Hong Kong´s first CBD cafe opens its doors to customers
HONG KONG (AP) - Cannabis may be illegal in Hong Kong, but a new cafe is offering a range of food and drinks that contain parts of the cannabis plant…
Australian farmers are now legally able to grow cannabis crops to be used for food, soaps, lotions and even shampoo
NT farmers are now legally able to grow cannabis crops to be used for foodIndustrial hemp contains low levels of THC and has no psychoactive effects Primary Industry Minister Paul Kirby called…
Get cooked with cannabis
Move over Julia Child, there’s a new cooking trend in town. “Cooked With Cannabis” over on Netflix is the show you should be checking out if you enjoy alternative recipes…
Mediterranean diet rich in fish and whole grains can keep the brain sharp and help fight dementia, research suggests
Mediterranean diet not only helps you live longer but it can keep the brain sharpHigh fish and vegetable consumption were linked to the most protective effect The study found that those…
Recipe: How to make cannabis-infused tea
Monica Lo and Jessica Aragona contributed to these recipes. Cannabis tea, like edibles, can be a great way to consume cannabis without smoking or vaping. You can make it in…
Daily cup of green tea could be the answer to allergies by suppressing immune system responses, scientists discover
40 per cent of green tea made up of bacteria Flavonifractor plautii – FP for shortResearchers discovered FP lowers blood pressure and helps to regulate weightStudy was carried out by…
Consuming half a tablespoon of olive oil a day cuts heart attack risk by a FIFTH, research shows
Harvard researchers studied the health of nearly 100,000 people over 24 years They found that higher olive oil consumption was beneficial to heart health Tablespoon per day meant a 15 per cent lower…
Bacteria found in food and water may help to cause type 2 diabetes in obese people by causing inflammation which can make it harder for the body to control blood sugar, scientists claim
A study suggests bacteria in the environment play a role in triggering diabetes Scientists believe these may include bugs found in food and water A probiotic drink or drug to rebalance bacteria…
One giant leaf: Lettuces grown on board the International Space Station are even more nutritious than ones from Earth in major breakthrough for deep space missions
Astronauts grew a type of romaine lettuce on the International Space StationIt was grown in batches between 2014 and 2016 and took up to three monthsIt had more nutritional value…
Eating a Mediterranean diet for just one year ‘reduces frailty and keeps the mind sharp’ in old age by improving gut health, research suggests
Retired adults in five countries followed either their normal diet or Med dietThe latter group had more diverse gut bacteria linked to healthy ageingIt could stave off frailty and improve brain…
Cancer growth can be slowed by eating prebiotic foods such as asparagus and onion which boost killer immune cells, study on mice suggests
Prebiotics are a group of compounds that help boost the variety of gut bacteriaScientists fed mice prebiotics before analysing how they fought cancerThey found more gut microorganisms, which bolsters the…
How two apples a day keep cholesterol at bay: A brace of the fruit daily for eight weeks can lower ‘bad’ cholesterol by up to four per cent, study finds
Researchers find people who eat apples daily have more relaxed blood vesselsScientists found that eating two apples every day lowers bad cholesterol This small dietary change may help to reduce the…
Halloween Marijuana Recipes: Spiderweb Dip with “Baked” Tortilla Chips
Using prepared salsa, this tasty Halloween marijuana recipe goes together fast but still makes a stunning visual presentation on a medicated Halloween party buffet. You will need a squeeze bottle to…
Take back control: 8 practical ways to manage your migraines
Living with migraine can feel like an anxious waiting game as you remember the agony of previous episodes and worry about the next. A recent survey found 60% of people…
People who eat dark chocolate are less likely to be depressed ‘because its psychoactive ingredients produce a feeling of euphoria similar to cannabis’
Scientists quizzed more than 13,000 people about their chocolate consumptionThose who ate dark chocolate were less likely to have depressive symptomsBut no such link existed among volunteers who had milk…
Eating ants, grasshoppers and silkworms could protect against CANCER because ‘they have more antioxidants than orange juice’
Scientists at the University of Rome made drinks out of ground up insectsThey tested them for health-giving antioxidants such as vitamins A, C and ESome types had five times as…
Fried food DOES increase your risk of coronary artery disease: Scientists discover fries block the blood vessels that supply the heart after years of ‘conflicting’ results
Past studies have been mixed on how fried food affects our blood vesselsLatest research shows eating deep-fried 'treats' once a week raises the riskHeating oils causes blood pressure to rise…
Cannabis users are LESS likely to gain weight than non-users – even though 77% of users munch on unhealthy snacks after taking it
A study found 93% of cannabis users eat after using, and 77% opt for unhealthy snacksAnd yet, another study found users are less likely to gain weight than non-usersThe researchers…
DR Rupy Aujla reveals how to cut your cancer risk with these life-changing recipes
Cancer will affect one in two of us in our lifetimes — and is probably the most widely feared disease of our times. Yet a wealth of scientific evidence shows…