Pill Nation
Posted by Calum Napier on48% of people are now taking prescription drugs.
The most recent NHS survey, of more than 8,000 adults, shows a quarter of the population is on at least three drugs at any given time & millions of pensioners are on at least 5 different medications.
Paracetamol – The ‘Go-To’ Painkiller But Largely Ineffective
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Wee have probably given up thinking about paracetamol because it is over 50 years old, and we have it drummed into us that ‘at least it is safe’.
Well the safety message may not be true either. Emerging evidence provides food for thought.
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The Environmental Benefits of Hemp: Hemp Paper
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Civilisations have been using Hemp in paper production since at least 200-150 BC. The earliest example of Hemp paper was discovered in China, and dated from around this time.
Despite being in used for thousands of applications for thousands of years, the global prohibition of Cannabis in the 1920s and 30s had a devastating effect on Hemp industries.
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Builders Are Swapping Cement For Hemp To Reduce Pollution
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Around the world, builders are putting modern twists into ancient construction methods that employ the hearty hemp.
Why The World Needs Hemp Plastic
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The need to develop biodegradable, compostable alternatives to petroleum-based plastics is pressing. With today’s consumption rates, it’s simply not feasible to keep pumping out conventional plastics, each with a lifespan of 500 years or more.
What Are Cannabis Flavonoids And Why Are Researchers So Interested In Them?
Posted by Calum Napier onThe research is still preliminary. But researchers in Canada believe they have developed a process that replicate cannflavin A and cannflavin B, types of flavonoids that may have more strength than aspirin.
Take A Look At Mike Tyson's Cannabis Resort
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The former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, Mike Tyson,
has revealed plans for a massive cannabis-themed resort in the grounds of his sprawling California ranch. The ranch grows several strains of high-grade marijuana which it uses in dozens of off-the-shelf products.
World’s First Plane – Made & Powered By Hemp – Is 10 Times Stronger Than Steel
Posted by Calum Napier onEverything from the seats, the wings, the plane walls and even the pillows are made from hemp. The plane, with a wingspan of 36 feet, can hold one pilot and four passengers. What’s more? It runs on 100% hemp oil!
Lego Goes Hemp Plastic By 2030
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LEGO wants to change the material it uses to make its branded toy bricks loved by children around the world.
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