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18/04/2025

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Researchers assessed more than 2,000 patients over one year

07/04/2025

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We have used this plant for thousands of years. It has been an important part of our lives and cultures and has helped nourish our body and mind. Seeking it out is a natural response based on the endocannabinoid system in our bodies. The only thing unnatural was ever making it illegal. 🌿

19/03/2025

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The arrest of a Northland ‘green fairy’ highlights NZ's onerous medical cannabis rules.

18/03/2025

10/03/2025

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09/03/2025

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Franni had to give up her hobbies and even retire early because of her pain, but has now found something that works

06/03/2025

Another example of small minded ego driven people.
This is the 21st century , NOT the 1970's.

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At a music festival in Tauranga, Anthony felt the strong arm of the law.

06/03/2025

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05/03/2025

Please sign this petition. Enough is Enough.

03/03/2025

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OPINION: Green fairies have shown us what’s possible when people refuse to accept that there are no more solutions for their health.

03/03/2025

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THC’s potential to slow tumor growth, especially in prostate cancer, comes down to its interaction with the Endocannabinoid System (ECS). The ECS plays a huge role in regulating cell growth, apoptosis (programmed cell death), and inflammation—all crucial factors in cancer progression. Research shows that THC binds to CB1 and CB2 receptors, which are found in high numbers of prostate cancer cells.

A 2013 study published in the British Journal of Pharmacology found that activating these receptors with THC led to a decrease in cancer cell viability by triggering apoptosis and inhibiting cell proliferation. This means THC can essentially tell cancer cells to self-destruct while slowing their ability to spread. ResearcherOG.com.

Beyond just slowing tumor growth, THC also plays a role in cutting down the inflammation that often fuels cancer progression. Chronic inflammation in the prostate can create an environment where cancer cells thrive, but cannabinoids have been shown to counteract this.

A 2020 American Journal of Cancer Research study highlighted how THC suppresses pro-inflammatory cytokines, reducing oxidative stress and creating a less hospitable environment for cancer cells. This anti-inflammatory action can relieve pain and discomfort, offering patients a natural alternative to conventional treatments. ResearcherOG.com.

One of the most exciting findings came from a 2022 study in Cancers (Basel), which explored THC’s ability to reduce angiogenesis—the process by which tumors form new blood vessels to sustain their growth. By targeting CB2 receptors on endothelial cells, THC helped cut off the tumor’s blood supply, starving it of nutrients.

This multi-layered attack on prostate cancer makes THC an intriguing therapeutic option, especially when combined with other cannabinoids like CBGa and CBD for a full-spectrum effect. While more clinical trials are needed, the science so far suggests that cannabis-based therapies could revolutionize cancer treatment.

-Mike Robinson, The Researcher OG #