Saviors Of Earth2024-03-28T18:37:03ZKal'Narredhttps://saviorsofearth.ning.com/profile/KalNarredhttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1544707254?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://saviorsofearth.ning.com/group/hempforlife/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=06ns2kmr99m7m&feed=yes&xn_auth=noMed. Canabis Card receivedtag:saviorsofearth.ning.com,2012-01-16:2492330:Topic:4809002012-01-16T22:52:47.698ZKal'Narredhttps://saviorsofearth.ning.com/profile/KalNarred
<p>Hi all, I felt a great release, (monkey of my back with paranoia going away) I really see USA getting wise and attempt to stop the insanity </p>
<p>Hi all, I felt a great release, (monkey of my back with paranoia going away) I really see USA getting wise and attempt to stop the insanity </p> Marijuana cannabinoids - oral and transdermal methodstag:saviorsofearth.ning.com,2011-12-19:2492330:Topic:4725172011-12-19T00:17:56.556ZKal'Narredhttps://saviorsofearth.ning.com/profile/KalNarred
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<li><a class="nolink">Posted by</a> <a href="http://extraterrestrials.ning.com/profile/DebbyManyNations">Debby Many Nations</a> <a class="nolink">on December 18, 2011 </a><span class="font-size-6"><br/><br/> <img alt="Marijuana" src="http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/dir/Plants/Marijuana-plants.jpg" width="150"/>The research indicates that cannabinoids hold the secret to helping heal many of the chronic diseases we are facing. From cancer to diabetes, and from autism to Alzheimer's, medical marijuana helps, and sometimes dramatically so. Cannabinoid medicine holds a great power to alleviate human suffering. There are no words to describe how important this substance is for our race in terms of sanity, compassion and highly rational medicine.</span><br/><br/><span class="font-size-6">Although medical marijuana is nontoxic, smoking it can be hazardous over the long term because toxic compounds are created in the combustion process. Fortunately there are options for the administration of cannabis but in general all different ways of administrating hemp oil or raw marijuana can be combined with no harmful side effects. Also there are vaporizers that allow for inhalation or what amounts to transdermal treatments into the lungs without burning the marijuana. It's a cool clean smoke of powerful medicine.</span><br/><br/><span class="font-size-6"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" src="http://blog.imva.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/index_clip_image002.jpg"/></span><br/><br/><span class="font-size-6">Smoking marijuana has limited medical value when used exclusively, especially when it is inhaled through burning. It can reduce blood sugar; it can also help reduce ocular pressure for people with glaucoma. Most people know of marijuana's ability to reduce nausea, and smoking marijuana will often reduce the pain associated with many medical conditions. Smoking "grass" does make a person relax, which in itself can be quite beneficial. Smoking does help reduce the symptoms of many conditions but in general it does not work on a curative level like oral consumption does.</span><br/><br/><span class="font-size-6">Rick Simpson, the most courageous medical marijuana expert of them all, says, "Smoking is the least effective method of using hemp as a medicine. The power of hemp medicine is magnified many times when the concentrated essential oil of the hemp plant is produced. If you want to see the real medicinal magic in the hemp plant, start ingesting high-grade hemp oil. When one starts ingesting the raw, unburned THC and its associated cannabinoids, medical miracles often occur. When a person smokes a joint, over 90% of the medicinal aspect of the plant material goes up in smoke. It's ironic to see people who have taken chemotherapy smoke hemp to reduce their nausea. They are smoking the very substance that, if taken properly, could cure them."</span><br/><br/><span class="font-size-6">Cannabis, or marijuana, has been utilized as an ingredient in food and drink for thousands of years. Recipes were often recorded in rhyme, assisting in the memorization process. One such recipe, Bhang (a milk-based drink), dates back to 800 B.C. when it was first concocted in India. The Chinese use of cannabis as a staple food source -- for both humans and animals -- dates back to the 7th century B.C. Gathered for their exceptional nutritional value, cannabis seeds provided an exceptional source of protein and nutrients.</span><br/><br/><span class="font-size-6"><b>Oral Cannabis</b></span><br/><br/><span class="font-size-6">When we ingest marijuana it is absorbed via the intestines and then passes through the liver, which processes the THC into a byproduct called 11-hydroxy-THC, which then travels to the bloodstream and then on to our brains. 11-hydroxy THC is thought to be four to five times more potent than regular THC. This is one reason why edibles are known to be more potent when compared to inhaled cannabis. Edibles are also thought to be strong sedatives and many patients use them for treatment of insomnia.</span><br/><br/><span class="font-size-6">Marijuana taken in edible form usually takes from 40 minutes to one hour to start working and the peak effect is at two hours. The effects last though from six to eight hours, which is very convenient for those patients who want to sleep or have longer control of pain.</span><br/><br/><span class="font-size-6">The key to proper use of oral marijuana is to know how much to eat so as to get the best medicinal effect without taking too much. The general rule is, if you buy an edible product from a registered marijuana dispensary, cut the edible product into four pieces and eat one piece to start. Wait at least one hour. If you feel braver start with half! If you feel the effects of the medication, do not eat any more. If you do not feel the effects of the medication, you can eat another piece. There have been patients who unknowingly have ingested too much and have felt "too high," nausea, vomiting, and very groggy, so it's best to start out slow in the beginning. If you do not feel much at a full dose than try a dose and a half or even two doses.</span><br/><br/><span class="font-size-6"><b>Transdermal Marijuana</b></span><br/><br/><span class="font-size-6">Marijuana is lipophilic, which means that it can be dissolved into a fat-soluble substance and readily enter cell membranes. In other words, it can be effective when applied topically on the skin. Marijuana can be used transdermally to relieve pain from many conditions. Medical marijuana can be a balm, lotion, ointment or rubbing alcohol solution. In the old days when people only had plants to use for medication, many patients would soak marijuana leaves in alcohol and apply them as a poultice to an arthritic or swollen joint.</span><br/><br/><span class="font-size-6">Many substances pass easily through the skin and that is why transdermal medicine has been more evident in contemporary medicine. When it comes to marijuana's anti-inflammatory effect people have long experienced this in action when they have applied marijuana to their skin. Patients with arthritis, muscle and joint pain can testify to the easing of the aches and pains that they feel on a regular basis. Topical marijuana preparations usually provide only local relief and do not have effect on the brain, meaning there is usually no high. This is helpful for those times when marijuana use is inappropriate (like when you have to drive your car) and you still need pain relief! Topical preparations can be purchased or made at home.</span><br/><br/><span class="font-size-6">Transdermal medicine is ideal for pain management as well as sports and pediatric medicine. In fact it is one of the best ways to administer medicines quickly and effectively. Transdermal methods of delivery are widely used because they allow the absorption of medicine directly through the skin. Gels, emulsion creams, sprays and lip balm stick applicators are easy to use and are effective in getting medicine into the bloodstream quickly.</span><br/><br/><span class="font-size-6">Traditional methods of administering medicine such as tablets or capsules get watered down and become much less effective due to stomach acids and digestive enzymes before they eventually get into the bloodstream. Bypassing the stomach and liver means a much greater percentage of the active ingredient goes straight into the bloodstream where it's needed. In many cases, transdermal methods are used to help avoid potential side effects such as stomach upset or drowsiness. The full potential for transdermal medicine has not been explored by modern medicine though it has been practiced for thousands of years in hot springs around the world.</span><br/><br/><span class="font-size-6">Of course the use of magnesium oil for these same effects is also recommended and using topical magnesium and marijuana together in combination is excellent for difficult, stubborn pain. One of the main points for everyone to understand is that when we are thrust back to simpler lives, having access to versatile medicines without cost is important. If the governments would get off their people's backs, marijuana would be legal and virtually free because it's so easily grown.</span><br/><br/><span class="font-size-6"><em>It is highly regrettable that the deficiency of such an inexpensive,<br/>low-toxicity nutrient like magnesium results in diseases that<br/>cause incalculable suffering and expense throughout the world.<br/>Dr. Steven Johnson</em></span><br/><br/><span class="font-size-6">Bottom line, when it comes to pain medications that work on the source of pain and disease, there is nothing like magnesium chloride and nothing like cannabinoid medicine. Together they are the Batman and Robin superhero medical team for the world of pain, heavy emotional upset, and the general treatment of disease. Add sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and iodine and you already have a full medical team at your fingertips.</span><br/><br/><span class="font-size-6"><b>Hemp Salves and Oils Offer Potent Solutions</b></span><br/><br/><span class="font-size-6">One hospital pathologist cut his finger during an autopsy; bacteria resistant to antibiotics infected the wound and it seemed that an amputation was going to be inevitable. Then someone had the idea to ask Prof. Kabelik, who was known for his <a href="http://www.chanvre-info.ch/info/en/HEMP-SEED-CONSIDERED-EFFECTIVE.html" rel="nofollow">research on the medicinal use of cannabis</a>, for help. He applied his hemp salve and two days later the wound was already healing and the amputation was avoided.</span><br/><br/><span class="font-size-6"><b>Topical Solution Uses</b></span><br/><br/><span class="font-size-6">Arthritis ---------------------------- Pain</span><br/><span class="font-size-6">Dry/chapped skin ---------------- Rashes</span><br/><span class="font-size-6">Eczema ---------------------------- Rheumatism</span><br/><span class="font-size-6">Headaches or migraines --------- Swelling</span><br/><span class="font-size-6">Insect bites ----------------------- Sunburns</span><br/><span class="font-size-6">Burns ------------------------------ Stiff neck</span><br/><span class="font-size-6">Muscle soreness ----------------- Tendonitis</span><br/><br/><span class="font-size-6">A Seattle company is reportedly developing a medical marijuana patch for pets, calling it a "question of quality of life." Jim Alekson's Medical Marijuana Delivery Systems, LLC has patented the patch, called Tetracan, and says it could be used on dogs, cats, and even horses. The patch would be available for human use as well. According to Alekson, "Dogs suffer from the same maladies that humans do," and pets can suffer greatly from pain -- everything from arthritis to cancer. He said that harsh pharmaceutical painkillers have proven harmful, sometimes fatal to animals.</span><br/><br/><span class="font-size-6">In California an adult may grow, buy and smoke marijuana, all while remaining safely within the confines of state law. <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/05/31/AR2010053103231.htm" rel="nofollow">Dr. William Courtney</a> tells his patients "Don't smoke the stuff. Eat it!" It won't get you high eaten raw, and juiced with a handful of carrots to cut the bitter taste, its leaves and buds may well offer an important contribution to getting people well.</span><br/><br/><span class="font-size-6"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" src="http://blog.imva.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/index_clip_image003.jpg"/></span><br/><br/><span class="font-size-6"><em>Courtney juices carrots to cut the harsh taste of the ingredients<br/>largely absent in the psychotropic variety of cannabis.<br/>Karl Vick for The Washington Post</em></span><br/><br/><span class="font-size-6">Kristen Peskuski summarized her return to near-full health -- including debilitating lupus, interstitial cystitis, rheumatoid arthritis and 40 medications a day -- after juicing fresh pot leaves over a 30-month period. <b>Courtney's approach promotes marijuana as a good-for-you vegetable like spinach</b>.</span><br/><br/><span class="font-size-6">Raw bud has a high concentration of cannabinoids and is excellent for consumption. When consumed, raw marijuana generally does not make a person high. The main psychoactive compound in dried, aged cannabis is delta-9 THC, which is absent in the raw, fresh leaf. However, the other compounds, such as the terpenes, may have an effect on mood or energy levels. Raw leaf contains mainly THC acid (not THC) unless you are using a strain that is much higher in CBD. In that case, you will be getting some CBD from the leaf. Leaves are picked from a plant that is about three months of age. Buds should be at the state where the trichomes are fully present but not yet amber (i.e. cloudy).</span><br/><br/><span class="font-size-6"><b>Some of the benefits of raw cannabis include:</b></span><br/><br/><span class="font-size-6">Immune modulating ----------- Anti-diabetic</span><br/><span class="font-size-6">Anti-inflammatory ------------- Neuroprotective</span><br/><span class="font-size-6">Antioxidant --------------------- Antispasmodic</span><br/><span class="font-size-6">Anti-tumor/anti-cancer ------- Anti-anxiety</span><br/><span class="font-size-6">Bone stimulation -------------- Antibacterial</span><br/><span class="font-size-6">Pain-relieving</span><br/><br/><span class="font-size-6"><b>What are the "active" ingredients in raw cannabis if there is no delta-9 THC?</b></span><br/><br/><span class="font-size-6">Terpenes ---------------------- Cannabigerol (CBG)</span><br/><span class="font-size-6">Flavonoids -------------------- Cannabidivarin (CBDV)</span><br/><span class="font-size-6">Phytocannabinoids ---------- Cannabichromene (CBC)</span><br/><span class="font-size-6">Cannabinol (CBN) ----------- CBD Acid</span><br/><span class="font-size-6">Cannabidiol (CBD) ---------- THC Acid</span><br/><span class="font-size-6">Cannabigerol (CBG)</span><br/><br/><span class="font-size-6">There are more than 525 molecules found in raw cannabis, some with synergistic effects. According to Dr. Courtney it takes about 4-8 weeks before full clinical benefit is reached. It takes that long to fully saturate the fat tissue with phyto-cannabinoids. Phyto-cannabinoids are fat molecules that are stored in the adipose or fat tissue similar to the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. It appears that <b>a wheat grass juicer is probably the best method of breaking up the cannabis plant cells</b>. Mix with a minimal amount of organic fruit or vegetable juice -- just enough to cut the bitter taste of the raw cannabis. Choose lower sugar juices to minimize your ingestion of simple sugars. Store leaves in a green bag in the refrigerator; do not rinse until immediately before using. Dr. Courtney recommends soaking leaves in water for five minutes before juicing.</span><br/><br/><span class="font-size-6">Use organic cannabis that does not have any pesticides applied at any point in its life cycle. Dr. Courtney recommends using ten large fan leaves per day in juice, salsa, pesto, salad, etc. If you have access to fresh bud, he recommends one bud/day.</span><br/><br/><span class="font-size-6">Cannabinoids and THCA are cleared rapidly from the blood, so frequent consumption of a small amount of juice is ideal. Split the juice into five parts for five divided doses per day.</span><br/><br/><span class="font-size-6"><b>Special Note:</b> Part two of this essay Rick Simpson on Hemp Oil and Marijuana Tinctures is coming soon.</span><br/><br/><span class="font-size-6">For all the references, sources and more articles, please visit <a href="http://blog.imva.info/" rel="nofollow">Dr. Mark Sircus blog</a>.</span><br/><br/><span class="font-size-6"><b>About the author:</b></span><br/><span class="font-size-6">About the author:</span><br/><span class="font-size-6">Mark A. Sircus, Ac., OMD, is director of the International Medical Veritas Association (IMVA) <a href="http://www.imva.info/" rel="nofollow">http://www.imva.info/</a>.</span> <br/><br/><span class="font-size-6">Dr. Sircus was trained in acupuncture and oriental medicine at the Institute of Traditional Medicine in Sante Fe, N.M., and at the School of Traditional Medicine of New England in Boston. He served at the Central Public Hospital of Pochutla in Mexico, and was awarded the title of doctor of oriental medicine for his work. He was one of the first nationally certified acupuncturists in the United States. Dr. Sircus's IMVA is dedicated to unifying the various disciplines in medicine with the goal of creating a new dawn in healthcare.</span> <br/><br/><span class="font-size-6">He is particularly concerned about the effect vaccinations have on vulnerable infants and is identifying the common thread of many toxic agents that are dramatically threatening present and future generations of children. His book, The Terror of Pediatric Medicine, is a free e-book offered on his web site. Humane Pediatrics will be an e-book available early in 2011 and then quickly as possible put into print.</span> <br/><br/><span class="font-size-6">Dr. Sircus is a most prolific and courageous writer and one can read through hundreds of pages on his various web sites.</span> <br/><br/><span class="font-size-6">He has recently released a number of e-books including Winning the War Against Cancer, Survival Medicine for the 21st Century, Sodium Bicarbonate, Rich Man’s Poor Man’s Cancer Treatment, New Paradigms in Diabetic Care and Bringing Back the Universal Medicine: IODINE.</span> <br/><br/><span class="font-size-6">Dr. Sircus is a pioneer in the area of natural detoxification and chelation of toxic chemicals and heavy metals. He is also a champion of the medicinal value of minerals and seawater.</span> <br/><br/><span class="font-size-6">Transdermal Magnesium Therapy, his first published work, offers a stunning breakthrough in medicine, an entirely new way to supplement magnesium that naturally increases DHEA levels, brings cellular magnesium levels up quickly, relieves pain, brings down blood pressure and pushes cell physiology in a positive direction. Magnesium chloride delivered transdermally brings a quick release from a broad range of conditions. His second edition of Transdermal Magnesium Therapy will be out shortly. In addition he writes critically about the political and financial crises occurring around us.</span><br/><br/><span class="font-size-6">International Medical Veritas Association: <a href="http://www.imva.info/" rel="nofollow">http://www.imva.info/</a></span><br/><span class="font-size-6"><a href="http://publications.imva.info/" rel="nofollow">http://publications.imva.info/</a></span></li>
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</div> Hemp War Conspiracy The video the U.S. government dose Not want you to seetag:saviorsofearth.ning.com,2011-10-30:2492330:Topic:4601892011-10-30T05:04:19.204ZKal'Narredhttps://saviorsofearth.ning.com/profile/KalNarred
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<p> </p> Dad Gives Son Medical Marijuana Battling Brain Cancertag:saviorsofearth.ning.com,2011-05-05:2492330:Topic:3711282011-05-05T22:13:11.486ZKal'Narredhttps://saviorsofearth.ning.com/profile/KalNarred
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<p>The supreme court in Argentina has ruled that it is unconstitutional to punish people for using marijuana for personal consumption.<br></br>The decision follows a case of five young men who were arrested with a few <a href="http://thebudforums.com/">marijuana</a> cigarettes in their pockets.</p>
<p>But the court said use must not harm others and made it clear it did not advocate a complete decriminalization.</p>
<p>Correspondents say there is a …</p>
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<p>The supreme court in Argentina has ruled that it is unconstitutional to punish people for using marijuana for personal consumption.<br/>The decision follows a case of five young men who were arrested with a few <a href="http://thebudforums.com/">marijuana</a> cigarettes in their pockets.</p>
<p>But the court said use must not harm others and made it clear it did not advocate a complete decriminalization.</p>
<p>Correspondents say there is a <a href="http://www.howtogrowbud.com/?page_id=30">growing</a> momentum in Latin America towards decriminalizing drugs for personal use.</p>
<p>The Argentine court ruled that: “Each adult is free to make lifestyle decisions without the intervention of the state.”</p>
<p>Supreme Court President Ricardo Lorenzetti said <a href="https://www.cryptocloud.com/">private</a> behaviour was legal, “as long as it doesn’t constitute clear danger”.</p>
<p>“The state cannot establish morality,” he said.</p>
<p>The initiative has been supported by the government – Congress is expected to introduce amendments to the current drug laws.</p>
<p>But the court said it was not advocating a complete decriminalisation of the drug – a move possibly aimed at deflecting criticism from the Church and conservatives, says the BBC’s Candace Piette in Buenos Aires.</p>
<p>The eight-page statement also called for a comprehensive policy against illegal drug trafficking.</p>
<p>Health fears</p>
<p>The move has been criticised by some campaign groups who say it will encourage damaging behaviour and lead to health problems.</p>
<p>“There will be an increase in the drug trade and the people that fall into addiction will not, unfortunately, access treatment,” Claudio Izaguirre, director of the Argentine Anti-drugs Association told Reuters.</p>
<p>“My country doesn’t have the necessary health coverage for what will happen,” he said.</p>
<p>Argentina’s move follows rulings by several other countries across the region, including Venezuela, Ecuador and Colombia.</p>
<p>Last week, Mexico enacted a law decriminalising possession of small amounts of drugs, including cocaine and heroin – the country is in the midst of a drugs turf war which has claimed more than 11,000 lives in the last three years.</p>
<p>The aim of such moves is to enable police to focus their efforts on the big criminals in the drugs trade rather than dealing with petty cases, says our correspondent.</p>
<p>But it also marks a shift, a dramatic regional shift, to the decades-old US-backed policy of running repressive military-style wars on the drug trade, she adds.</p> Information Leafletstag:saviorsofearth.ning.com,2011-04-02:2492330:Topic:3580062011-04-02T18:41:55.438ZKal'Narredhttps://saviorsofearth.ning.com/profile/KalNarred
<p>Ahoy my friends.</p>
Lets do a bit of brainstorming here. I’d quite like us to come up with an educational leaflet(s) that we can post, download and print out, give to people and put through letterboxes telling the truth about this wonderful plant. So your input and creativity can run wild here. What can we put in it?
<p>Ahoy my friends.</p>
Lets do a bit of brainstorming here. I’d quite like us to come up with an educational leaflet(s) that we can post, download and print out, give to people and put through letterboxes telling the truth about this wonderful plant. So your input and creativity can run wild here. What can we put in it?