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Active Chemicals in Cannabis Inhibits Prostate Cancer Cell Growth

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“According to researchers, active chemicals in cannabis inhibits prostate cancer cell growth…

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Professor Ines Diaz-Laviada, study author said: “Our research shows that there are areas on prostate cancer cells which can recognize and talk to chemicals found in cannabis called cannabinoids. These chemicals can stop the division and growth of prostate cancer cells and could become a target for new research into potential drugs to treat prostate cancer.””  http://www.elements4health.com/active-chemicals-in-cannabis-inhibits-prostate-cancer-cell-growth.html

“Inhibition of human tumour prostate PC-3 cell growth by cannabinoids R(+)-Methanandamide and JWH-015: Involvement of CB2″ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2743360/

“Delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol induces apoptosis in human prostate PC-3 cells via a receptor-independent mechanism.” http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10570948

Marijuana Ingredient Inhibits VEGF Pathway Required For Brain Tumor Blood Vessels

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“Cannabinoids, the active ingredients in marijuana, restrict the sprouting of blood vessels to brain tumors by inhibiting the expression of genes needed for the production of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF).

“Blockade of the VEGF pathway constitutes one of the most promising antitumoral approaches currently available,” said Manuel Guzmán, professor of biochemistry and molecular biology, with the Complutense University in Madrid, Spain, and the study’s principal investigator.

“The present findings provide a novel pharmacological target for cannabinoid-based therapies.””

More: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/08/040816085401.htm

“Cannabinoids inhibit the vascular endothelial growth factor pathway in gliomas.” http://cancerres.aacrjournals.org/content/64/16/5617.long

Curing With Curcumin – News

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“Chemical in Tumeric, Popular in Curries, May Cut Colon Cancer”  http://www.foxnews.com/story/2006/08/02/chemical-in-tumeric-popular-in-curries-may-cut-colon-cancer/

“Curry may help in fight against bowel cancer, study finds” http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/05/08/curry-may-help-in-fight-against-bowel-cancer-study-finds/

 “Researchers Uncover Why Turmeric Helps Heal” http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Healthday/story?id=7769316&page=1

“Healing powers of turmeric uncovered” http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?id=6854704

 “Curry spice used to fight bowel cancer” http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-05-08/curry-may-fight-bowel-cancer/3997590

“Turmeric inhibits cancer’s spread in mice” http://www.abc.net.au/news/2005-06-10/turmeric-inhibits-cancers-spread-in-mice/1589900

“The Healing Power Of Curry?” http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=2681428n

“Curry May Cut Down Colon Cancer” http://www.cbsnews.com/2100-500368_162-1860248.html

“Seasonings That Help Your Health” http://www.cbsnews.com/2100-500165_162-799082.html

“Curry chemical’s ability to fight cancer put to the test” http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-17959521

“Curry spice ‘kills cancer cells'” http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8328377.stm

“Turmeric ‘Kills Cancer Cells'” http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/10/28/turmeric-kills-cancer-cel_n_336850.html

“Turmeric component kills cancer cells.” http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Turmeric+component+kills+cancer+cells.-a0123580388

“Scientists say curry compound kills cancer cells” http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/technology/10/28/09/scientists-say-curry-compound-kills-cancer-cells 
“Primary component in turmeric kicks off cancer-killing mechanisms in human saliva” http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-09-primary-component-turmeric-cancer-killing-mechanisms.html

“Curcumin halts spread of breast cancer in mice – Early study shows spice stunts deadly spread to lungs” http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/32147.php 

“How Curcumin Helps Fight Cancer” http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/72129.php

“Curcumin Inhibits Prostate Cancer Metastases” http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/251461.php

“Cancer Doctor Explains How Cooking with Turmeric Leads to Amazing Health Benefits” http://naturalsociety.com/cancer-doctor-explains-how-cooking-turmeric-health-benefits/

“Curry Spice Kills Cancer Cells” http://www.newser.com/story/72704/curry-spice-kills-cancer-cells.html

“Scientists say curry compound kills cancer cells” http://www.reuters.com/article/2009/10/28/us-cancer-curry-idUSTRE59R1E020091028

“Curcumin and melanoma. Can a spice help fight cancer?” http://health.usnews.com/usnews/health/briefs/cancer/hb050711a.htm

“Curry Spice May Fight Skin Cancer. Ingredient in Curry May Kill Melanoma Cells” http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20050711/curry-spice-fight-skin-cancer

“Curry compound could fight cancer; Curcumin may kill bowel cancer cells” http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/curry-india-holy-powder-subject-cancer-fighting-proven-spice-curcumin-kill-bowel-cancer-cells-article-1.1074477

“Curcumin vs. cancer: The scientific evidence continues to flow in” http://www.naturalnews.com/039304_curcumin_cancer_scientific_evidence.html

“Curcumin and black pepper combine to stop breast cancer tumor cells” http://www.naturalnews.com/028763_cancer_tumors_curcumin.html

“Groundbreaking study: Aronia, curcumin extracts effectively kill brain cancer cell line” http://www.naturalnews.com/037476_aronia_curcumin_brain_cancer.html

“Curcumin slays cancer cells in their tracks” http://www.naturalnews.com/037879_curcumin_cancer_cells_turmeric.html

“Primary Component in Curry Spice Kicks Off Cancer-Killing Mechanisms in Human Saliva” http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110913092430.htm

“Study: Chewing curcumin activates cancer-killing mechanisms” http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/311514

“Curry compound kills cancer cells” http://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/News/Curry-compound-kills-cancer-cells-20120721

 

‘It’s the one medicine we have seen work’: Oregon parents use medical marijuana to help severely autistic son

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“Alex Echols has Tuberous Sclerosis, a rare genetic disorder that led to autism and seizures from a young age. Medical marijuana is the only treatment that eased his violent behavior, his parents said.”

An Oregon family has turned to medical marijuana to manage their son's severe autistic rage. Eleven-year-old Alex Echols is severely autistic. 

“Most parents wouldn’t dream of giving their child marijuana. But an Oregon couple says it’s the only thing that’s been able to help their 11-year-old autistic son.”

 

Marijuana cannabinoids found to help combat autism

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“(NaturalNews) The cannabinoid compounds naturally found in many varieties of cannabis, also known more commonly as marijuana, may help children with autism spectrum disorders experience dramatic behavioral improvements, and potentially even full recovery from their symptoms. These are the findings of a new study published in the journal Nature Communications that help reinforce the growing body of evidence which shows that medicinal cannabinoids hold incredible potential in both treating and potentially curing chronic illness…
 

Can non-psychoactive cannabinoid compounds actually cure chronic illness?

Though the researchers were quick to deny that cannabinoids hold any potential at actually curing autism, which more than likely was a politically-motivated denial rather than a factual admission, other research and actual case studies suggest that cannabinoid compounds are, indeed, powerful enough to mitigate many or all of the symptoms associated with autism, as well as many other diseases.”

 

Stanford University Study Finds That Marijuana Could Help With Autism

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“A study conducted by Stanford University has found that there might be compounds in marijuana which have some very specific health benefits. The study’s results reveal that cannabinoids – which are found in cannabis – might help to treat autism.”

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“A new study shows that mutations associated with autism block the action of brain molecules that act on the same receptors that marijuana’s active chemical acts on,” according to the Autism Daily Newscast. “Thomas Sudhof, a cellular physiologist at Stanford University, tested mutations associated with autism in mice. Two mutations associated with autism in a synapse-adhesion protein led to deficits in prolonged endocannabinoid signaling in mice. This suggests that autism could caused by a disruption of the brain’s ability to send clear signals.
 
ADN references another study that supports the theory that cannabinoids could be used as a treatment to autism…”
 

More: http://www.opposingviews.com/i/health/stanford-university-study-finds-marijuana-could-help-autism#

Study Finds Cannabis May Provide Treatment For Autism

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“A new study out of Standford University has found promising signs to suggest that cannabinoids – compounds found in cannabis, as well as naturally produced in our body – may help to treat autism.

According to Autism Daily Newscast (ADN); ”A new study shows that mutations associated with autism block the action of brain molecules that act on the same receptors that marijuana’s active chemical acts on”.

They continue: “Thomas Sudhof, a cellular physiologist at Stanford University, tested mutations associated with autism in mice. Two mutations associated with autism in a synapse-adhesion protein led to deficits in prolonged endocannabinoid signaling in mice. This suggests that autism could caused by a disruption of the brain’s ability to send clear signals”.

These findings suggest that cannabinoids could be used as a treatment to autism as they can unblock a disruption in the body’s cannabinoid receptors…”

More: http://www.theweedblog.com/study-finds-cannabis-may-provide-treatment-for-autism/

Hope for autistic children might lie in medical marijuana, study says – msn

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Marijuana in a prescription bottle (© Gary Morrison/Getty Images)

“Stanford University released a study that will most likely add more fuel to the already contentious debate over medical marijuana, especially regarding its possible use by kids. The study, released in April, shows that cannabinoids, which are found in cannabis, might help treat autism. In the human brain, endocannabinoid signaling affects memory formation, learning, and other processes, but forms of autism can block these signals. When cannabinoids were present in the brains of mice being studied, these signals were able to get through. While more research is needed, autism groups are hopefull about the possibilties of medical marijuana. As the Autism Daily Newscast put it, “Many children with autism are already given cocktails of drugs that may be even stronger than marijuana, with serious side effects and limited results.”

http://now.msn.com/marijuana-affects-autism-by-helping-brain-signals-get-through-says-stanford-study

A Link Between Autism and Cannabinoids

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“Two autism-related mutations in a synapse-adhesion protein lead to deficits in prolonged endocannabinoid signaling in mice. It’s a surprising connection that suggests such signaling problems could be implicated in autism spectrum disorders, according to a paper published today (April 11) in Neuron.

Tonic endocannabinoid signaling is long-lasting and contrasts with the brief pulses characteristic of phasic signaling. Endocannabinoid signaling in general affects memory formation, learning, pain, and other important processes, but the distinctions between tonic and phasic signaling have been poorly understood.

“It’s a very stimulating finding which could be a real turning point in understanding tonic endocannabinoids and how this otherwise mysterious lipid signaling really works,” said Bradley Alger, a neuroscientist at the University of Maryland School of Medicine…

Alger added that, if the endocannabinoid system does turn out to be connected to autism in humans, medical marijuana could turn out to hold possibility for treating autism.”

More: http://www.the-scientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/35088/title/A-Link-Between-Autism-and-Cannabinoids/

Medical Marijuana is Being Used to Successfully Treat the Symptoms of Lupus in Patients

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“Cannabis is considered an ideal medication to help Lupus patients cope with the symptoms of the disorder like nausea and pain. It’s also known to be an anti-inflammatory, suppressing certain parts of the immune system.”

“By lowering the levels of the inflammation-promoting protein interleukin-2, and raising levels of the anti-inflammatory protein interleukin-10, cannabis shows that it may be beneficial for treating autoimmune disorders where inflammation is the main complication.”

“There is no doubt that cannabis has some medicinal benefits, and helps patients to cope with symptoms of Lupus. On the contrary, medical cannabis is only legal in a number of states. The naturally grown “drug” remains illegal on a federal level, so one should consider the law and its consequences before deciding to self-medicate. Even if you live in a state where cannabis is legal medicinally, always consult your doctor before using cannabis to treat your condition.”

More Helpful Medical Marijuana & Lupus Resources:

  • http://www.mcsocal.com/blog/plaquenil-rheumatoid-arthritis-lupus-and-marijuana-cannabis
  • http://cure4lupus.org/store/index.php?main_page=page&id=164&chapter=1
  • http://www.thelupussite.com/
  • http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/lupus/
  • http://www.lupus.org/newsite/index.html
  • http://lupus.webmd.com/news/20030415/cannabis-may-suppress-immune-system
  • http://www.webmd.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/features/autoimmune-disease-and-ra
  • http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/lupus/DS00115/DSECTION=alternative-medicine

More: http://www.medicaljane.com/2013/01/07/lupus-and-medical-marijuana/