California Oncologist Voices Support for CBD for Breast Cancer Patients

California-based naturopathic oncologist Moses Goldberg, ND recently advocated for using cannabidiol (CBD) as a beneficial form of treatment for patients diagnosed with breast cancer. In an op-ed published in Bohemian.com, an online lifestyle magazine focused on Sonoma, Marin and Napa counties, Dr. Goldberg described the cannabinoid as a potential “ally in an integrative approach to
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Here’s What the National Cancer Institute Says About CBD for Breast Cancer

For decades the United States government has been resistant to recognizing the therapeutic properties of cannabinoids. As such, despite breakthrough findings on the healing potential of cannabinoids like cannabidiol (CBD), there’s a lingering stigma that influences policy and social attitudes. However, earlier this year, the National Cancer Institute (NCI), under the U.S. Department of Health
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What Research Says About CBD’s Benefits for Stroke

The leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the United States, strokes occur when blood flow to the brain is interrupted or severely limited. The lack of oxygen and nutrients reaching brain tissue can cause both temporary and permanent damage. Cannabidiol (CBD), a natural non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in cannabis plants like hemp, has demonstrated promise
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Study Shows CBDA Beneficial for Breast Cancer

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A recent study published in the Journal of Natural Medicines has found evidence that cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) is effective for preventing the spread of highly aggressive breast cancer cells. “The biological activities of CBDA have been attracting increasing attention,” wrote Shuso Takeda of Hokuriku University, one of the study’s investigators. He and his researchers “identified
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Family Friday: ECHO Families Share Stories of Cannabinoid Benefits at Boston Expo

For this week’s Family Friday update, we’re excited to share that a small collection of ECHO Connection Families gathered together to help spread the word about the therapeutic effects of cannabinoids like cannabidiol (CBD). Several of our families attended the 4th Annual Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition (CWCBE), which arrived in Boston, Massachusetts this
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Does CBD Oil Get You High?

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One of the most common questions among those just learning about cannabidiol (CBD) and the compound’s properties and benefits is whether CBD oil can cause a high. The short answer to the question: No! CBD oil cannot get you high. Because CBD oil is extracted from cannabis plants, a common misconception is that it will
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How Does the Body Absorb CBD?

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Scientists are regularly learning more about cannabidiol (CBD) and how it interacts with receptors throughout the body to elicit balancing and healing effects. Studies suggest that CBD can minimize and even eliminate seizure activity, reduce anxiety and depression, manage pain, fight some cancers, and provide anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects that could be beneficial for conditions
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month: How CBD May Help in Treating the Disease

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a national campaign meant to increase awareness of the disease and encourage women to regularly monitor their breast health. According to the American Cancer Society, about 252,710 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women this year. One of the annual campaign’s objectives is to raise
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Join ECHO in Recognizing World Heart Day: 5 Tips for Heart Health

Please join us at ECHO in recognizing World Heart Day, an annual international campaign meant to build awareness about heart disease and stroke prevention. Established by the World Heart Federation in 2012, World Heart Day is designed to to encourage small lifestyle changes that can make a powerful difference in the health of your cardiovascular
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CBD Isolate vs. Whole Plant Hemp Oil

Scientists and physicians are regularly learning more about the potential healing properties of cannabidiol (CBD), a natural compound extracted from the common hemp plant. The non-psychoactive cannabinoid has shown that it offers patients and wellness enthusiasts an opportunity to promote balance in their systems without having to deal with the euphoric side effects of other
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Study Looks at Why and How Parents Choose Cannabinoids for Their Kids with Epilepsy

A new study by sociocultural anthropologist Dr. Elisa J. Sobo examines the methods and motivations of parents who elect to use cannabinoids to treat children diagnosed with an intractable epilepsy disorder. Sobo, who teaches at San Diego State University, investigated the self-education and trial methods that parents use to discover how best to incorporate cannabinoids
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Can CBD Help Treat Eczema?

At least 28 million people in the United States alone are affected by eczema, a group of medical conditions that cause the skin to become itchy, red, and inflamed. While eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a long-lasting disease with no cure, cannabinoids like cannabidiol (CBD) have immunosuppressive properties that make them potential therapeutic agents for
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What is the Difference Between Cannabinoids and Cannabidiol?

As you set out to learn more about cannabidiol (CBD) and its properties, it’s not uncommon to find yourself confused over many of the terms related to the compound. Often times, people have a challenging time understanding how cannabidiol differs from cannabinoids, two commonly used terms that share spelling similarities and are often used interchangeably.
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Evidence Shows CBD Reduces Negative Long-Term Risks of THC

A new study has found evidence that the non-psychoactive compound cannabidiol (CBD) may protect adolescents against the long-term psychiatric risks of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive ingredient in cannabis. Neuroscientists at Indiana University found that CBD possesses properties that protect against symptoms like impaired memory caused by THC in adolescent mice. While CBD does not
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Family Friday: Three-Year-Old Lillyann Baker Starts Pre-K

On today’s Family Friday, we’re excited to share that our ECHO Family member Lillyann Baker started pre-Kindergarten in Dundalk, Maryland earlier this month. Multiple news outlets, including NBC News Baltimore and WBALTV.com, were there to cover the occasion. Lillyann’s mother and teachers were excited to celebrate the milestone, as it demonstrated how far Lillyann has
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