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Cannabis and Creativity: Divergent Thinking, Flow and Dopamine
in /byMusicians, writers, and visual artists have been talking about it for centuries — cannabis makes you creative. Neuroscience confirms the basis, but significantly nuances the picture: Yes, cannabis can promote divergent thinking and associative connections. No, this does not apply to all doses, all people, and all forms of creativity. Research shows a characteristic biphasic […]
Cannabis and Sexuality: Libido, Erectile Dysfunction and CBD
in /byCannabis and sex have a long cultural history — and a complex pharmacological one. In low doses, many users report enhanced perception, increased libido, and deeper orgasms. In high doses or with regular use, the opposite occurs: erectile dysfunction, loss of libido, anorgasmia. The key lies in the biphasic dose-effect curve of the endocannabinoid system […]
Cannabis during pregnancy: risks, breastfeeding and THC
in /byCannabis during pregnancy is not a gray area — it is an absolute contraindication. This applies to both THC and CBD, to occasional and regular use, to the first trimester as well as to breastfeeding. What developmental biology explains behind this and why “natural” does not mean “safe”. Why Cannabis during Pregnancy is Absolutely Contraindicated […]
Cannabis and the Heart: Cardiovascular Risk, THC and Heart Rate
in /byCannabis and the heart — a topic that often goes unnoticed in public discussions. While most users worry about the lungs or psyche, the cardiovascular effects of THC are acutely relevant and potentially dangerous for certain groups. At the same time, CBD shows a significantly more favorable cardiac profile. What cardiology knows and who needs […]
Cannabis and Sports: CBD for Athletes, WADA and Recovery
in /byProfessional athletes openly discuss CBD, which is now part of the recovery routine for many athletes, and the first world boxing champion holds CBD shares. Cannabis in sports is no longer a marginal phenomenon — since WADA removed CBD from the banned list in 2018, the situation has fundamentally changed. What athletes need to know, […]
Cannabis for epilepsy: CBD, Epidiolex, and Dravet syndrome
in /byCBD is the only cannabinoid for which a pharmaceutical preparation is officially approved in Europe and the USA — as an antiepileptic. Epidiolex (CBD pure substance, 100 mg/ml oral) has been approved in the EU since 2019 for two rare, difficult-to-treat epilepsy forms. What this means for all other epilepsy patients, how CBD reduces seizures, […]
Cannabis during menstruation and PMS: Dysmenorrhea and endometriosis
in /byMenstrual pain, PMS, and endometriosis are among the most common reasons why women use cannabis medicinally — and this has been the case long before legalization. The biological foundations are well understood: The endocannabinoid system is deeply integrated into the function of the uterus, ovaries, and hormonal balance. What the research shows, where cannabis can […]
Cannabis and Diabetes: Metabolism, Insulin and THCV
in /byCannabis and diabetes appear contradictory at first glance — munchies and weight gain on one hand, epidemiological data showing lower insulin levels in cannabis consumers on the other. The key lies in the endocannabinoid system, deeply embedded in pancreatic function, adipose tissue metabolism, and insulin signaling pathways — and in the little-known cannabinoid THCV, which […]
Cannabis and the Immune System: CB2, Autoimmune Diseases and Inflammation
in /byWhile CB1 receptors are primarily located in the central nervous system, CB2 is the receptor of the immune system. Cannabis and cannabinoids — especially CBD and CBG — directly influence immunological processes. What this means for autoimmune diseases, inflammations, and general immune function. CB2: The Immune System Endocannabinoid System CB2 is anatomically a different world […]
Cannabis Extrakte und Konzentrate: Hash, Rosin, BHO erklärt
in /byWährend Cannabis-Blüten typischerweise 10–25% THC enthalten, kommen Konzentrate auf 50–95%. Was das für Wirkung, Dosierung und Risiken bedeutet, wie die verschiedenen Extraktionsformen entstehen und was nach KCanG erlaubt ist — ein vollständiger Überblick. Hash (Haschisch): Die älteste Konzentratform Haschisch ist das älteste und am weitesten verbreitete Cannabis-Konzentrat der Welt: Was ist Hash? Komprimiertes oder verarbeitetes […]