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[Eyeoftheworld]

Last two winters and summers sub par precip, and above average temps. It's real dry now. Forestry says we are the driest part of Ak right now! Most years no thunderstorms, toes and fingers crossed we don't get any now. Current fire is human caused.

Damn humans...

 

[Mossy]

Dragons Ho..........we have Hatchlings...

 

[Dr. Babnik]

Ah ha..But I Have.....at least 95% of the med patents I have treated have malabsorbtion problems..and they don't Know it.

Dr. B..do you know the principals of PH-ing your plants..?

What causes malabsorbtion?

What do you mean with pH-ing?
The water, you mean?

 

[fustipisti]

Cannabis and Veterinary Medicine

A recent article in the Scientific Journal Veterinarni Medicina is providing an overview of the potential use of cannabinoids in veterinary medicine. The article reviewed relevant research on the cannabinoid receptor system, findings from research projects testing cannabinoids on various animal species and current applications of cannabinoids in veterinary medicine.

The peer reviewed article explains that the increased attention to the medical use of cannabis in human medicine has prompted animal owners to investigate the use of cannabinoids in veterinary medicine as well.

Veterinarians have been reluctant to pursue this topic because “the use of cannabinoids/medical marijuana in animals could be associated with the risk that owners will make attempts to treat their animals using cannabis-based products, which can lead to intoxication.” As in the case of human medicine, scientific literature will play an important role in giving veterinarians a reliable knowledge base with which to guide their medical practice.

The authors report that the therapeutic potential of cannabinoids has been demonstrated “in the treatment of many disorders including pain, inflammation, cancer, asthma, glaucoma, spinal cord injury, epilepsy, hypertension, myocardial infarction, arrhythmia, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, depression or feeding-related disorders and many others.

As a preliminary stage in the process of investigating the medical use of cannabinoids in humans, there has been considerable research on their impact on animals, particularly with studies of mice, rats and guinea pigs regarding “disorders of the cardiovascular system, cancer treatment, pain treatment, disorders of the respiratory system or metabolic disorders.” Smaller numbers of papers have been published regarding pre-clinical testing on rabbits, ferrets, cats and dogs, and less regarding companion and larger animals.

Some of the research discussed in detail includes the use WIN 55212-2 (a cannabinoid receptor antagonist) to reduce intraocular pressure in animals with glaucoma and the use of “an endogenous fatty acid amide analogue of the endocannabinoid AEA—termed palmitoylethanolamide (PEA)— in tissue protection.” PEA has shown great promise in the treatment of skin disorders, particularly in dogs with skin allergies. Another promising area involves the use of cannabinoids to stimulate appetite in animals with cancer.

Addressing concerns over the psychotropic properties of cannabinoids, such as their effect on locomotion and addictive potential, the authors point out that “other drug classes with even stronger effects on the CNS [the Central Nervous System] and addictive properties have been used therapeutically in both humans and veterinary medicine for centuries (e.g. opioids) because their benefit outweighs the risks.”

Part of the paper’s argument for the use of cannabinoids in veterinary medicine is that cannabis-based products for humans are now available in Austria, Canada, the Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, Israel and Italy. Commercial pharmaceuticals for humans now include such products as Cesamet, Dronabinol, Sativex, Bedrocan, Bedrobinol, Bediol, Bedica and Bedrolite.

In veterinary medicine, a hemp-based supplement with non-psychoactive cannabidiol, Canna-Pet, is now on the market. Redonyl, a PEA product, is also now available to restore skin reactivity in animals as a veterinary medication.

As an indication of increased interest in the use of cannabinoids to treat animal medical problems, researchers observed that there are a “number of internet forums concerned with this issue (e.g. dvm360 magazine, Cannabis Financial Network or Medical Daily).” They also refer to a June 2013 article in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association documenting “reported anecdotal evidence from pet owners describing beneficial effects of marijuana use in dogs, cats and horses and, moreover, also the opinions of professionals who believe in the potential usefulness of cannabis use in veterinary medicine.”

The push is on for veterinarians to join the debate over the use of medical cannabis to treat animal medical ailments, including advocacy in favor of clinical trials in such areas as using cannabinoids to treat cancer pain in animals.

The researchers argue that public interest in the medical use of cannabis for animals is growing, and without leadership and utilization of medical cannabis by the veterinary community, this will result in “attempts at treatment using cannabinoids without the necessary safety precautions.”

Veterinarians need to take the prospective uses of medical cannabis seriously. This can help advance treatment and care for animal patients, and also decrease the risks to animals from non-professional treatment by owners.

Very interesting. I've always wondered if I'm harming my pug with the occasional vape blast, but she seems to love it. Perhaps it's even good for her, and she knows it :-D

 

[Eyeoftheworld]

I have an interesting body. God has been generous with diseases and as an expert in medical bioogy, I find my health issues interesting... I used citalopram for bad mood. My shrink gave me 160 mg (Government says max 40 mg) and blood samples show a serum consentration equal to oral administration of 80 mg. Last week, I had to eat 3 g dark hash in the airport and nothing happend. Total waste of fine resin, excellent resin. I was on a domestic flight, but the only way out was through Customs. I did not know that, so had to perform emergency procedures.
I don't even get tired from 90 mg morphine and Imovane sleeping pills, I need two to fall asleep. Quite irritating. When one have chronic pain and needs strong pain killers, one deserves a bonus. People with normal liver metabolism will get stoned and fall asleep from a 10 mg morphine retarded release pill.

That stuff did nothing for me. Dr gave me Seroquel. Lol... oh my. I have bottles of it just sitting around. I'd rather be awake for days than feel that kind of miserable. Will definitely knock you out though!

 

[Dr. Babnik]

That stuff did nothing for me. Dr gave me Seroquel. Lol... oh my. I have bottles of it just sitting around. I'd rather be awake for days than feel that kind of miserable. Will definitely knock you out though!

I changed to isocarboxacide + mirtazapin. It made wonders. Noone can see my brain has chemical defects. Mirtazapin gives serious munchies. Stronger than weed. I gained 8 kg themfirst month. Now I try to snack on healty stuff. I needed those kilos.
Removed a wisdom tooth by surgery on the hospital. Could not eat properly for a week. Looked like I'd been a nacht und nebel prisoner.

 

[Mossy]

What do you mean with pH-ing?
The water, you mean?

Yup....if your plants PH starts to slip from Optimum they start Malabsorbtion of certain vitamins and minerals..if it keeps on dropping they can suffer from total Lock out.

Humans are Exactly the same.....if their PH slips they start to suffer from malabsorbtion.
Since you say you have Pain..malabsorbtion and bad moods..I'd say you were down around a PH5.5..

If we correct your PH..we correct your malabsorbtion/pain and fettle.....and your Pain Killers/canna will be so Much More Effective.

I don't suppose you have a PH meter..?

 

[Eyeoftheworld]

Yup....if your plants PH starts to slip from Optimum they start Malabsorbtion of certain vitamins and minerals..if it keeps on dropping they can suffer from total Lock out.

Humans are Exactly the same.....if their PH slips they start to suffer from malabsorbtion.
Since you say you have Pain..malabsorbtion and bad moods..I'd say you were down around a PH5.5..

If we correct your PH..we correct your malabsorbtion/pain and fettle.....and your Pain Killers/canna will be so Much More Effective.

I don't suppose you have a PH meter..?

Time for a baking soda bath! Love that stuff.

 

[Dr. Babnik]

Yup....if your plants PH starts to slip from Optimum they start Malabsorbtion of certain vitamins and minerals..if it keeps on dropping they can suffer from total Lock out.

Humans are Exactly the same.....if their PH slips they start to suffer from malabsorbtion.
Since you say you have Pain..malabsorbtion and bad moods..I'd say you were down around a PH5.5..

If we correct your PH..we correct your malabsorbtion/pain and fettle.....and your Pain Killers/canna will be so Much More Effective.

I don't suppose you have a PH meter..?

I use pH!, pH 5.8-6.8 for watering. Typically pH 6.4, coz I know how much hydrochloric acid to add pr litre to get pH 6.4.

So, what do you advice for human pH?
I guess I'm very acidic. Reflux every day.
Coffee and coca cola is acids... I eat basic minerals.

 

[HashMaster]

Germany Will Legalize Medical Marijuana in 2017

Germany has joined the ranks of Canada and Mexico in announcing definitive actions that will legalize medical marijuana for its citizens within the next year.

On Wednesday, a proposal brought to the table by Health Minister Hermann Gröhe designed to establish a nationwide medical marijuana program received a stamp of approval by the German government. The objective of the measure is to make medicinal cannabis available to seriously ill patients all over the country by creating a system that would allow the herb to be purchased from local drug stores. It would also ensure that weed is covered under health insurance.

"We want to give the best possible care to the seriously ill," said Gröhe in a press statement.

Germany’s medical marijuana program will not be as loose as some of those we have grown accustom to seeing implemented in the United States. The medicine will only be available to patients suffering from serious conditions (cancer, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, Parkinson’s diseases, etc.) for which no other treatment has been effective. Furthermore, anyone interested in petitioning the government for permission to participate in the program would first need to secure a recommendation from a doctor that specifically indicates that cannabis is a last resort.

Although not a perfect plan, the proposal is a step up from the country’s previous policy on medical marijuana. For years, patients seeking access to cannabis treatment have been required to obtain special permission from the government, and pay for the medicine out of their own pockets, if approved. However, Health Minister Gröhe says that hundreds of citizens a month have been applying for permits to use cannabis medicine, suggesting a desperate need for a more mainstream policy.
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Unfortunately, the new program would not come with a provision for home cultivation — so approved patients would be forced to use the German government’s marijuana in order to remain in compliance with the law. The Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices would be responsible for the cultivation of distribution of medical marijuana, but Gröhe says the nation plans to import the herb “until government-controlled cultivation can be established.”

While Germany’s parliament – The Bundestag – is expected to vote on the medical marijuana program in the near future, this action is said to be more of a formality. Health Minister Gröhe said that while he could not predict the exact outcome of the vote, “it is likely that the law will come into force in the spring of 2017.”

Some of the latest data shows that 82 percent of German citizens support the legalization of marijuana for medicinal use, while 30 percent believe it should be made legal across the board.

Interestingly, despite a number of countries moving to reform their marijuana laws, the United States remains stubbornly positioned in a state’s right attitude. So, while nearly half the nation has legalized marijuana for medicinal purposes, the federal government still considers the herb one of the most dangerous drugs in the world – a discrepancy that continues to lead to hundreds of thousands of arrests and prison time for some offenders. However, to the north and south of the nation, legal weed is being discussed at high-speed. Canada is expected to completely eliminate prohibition in 2017, while Mexico is currently working to establish a nationwide medical marijuana program of its own.