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Tag Archives: alternative medicine
Legalize it! (For the purposes of research, anyway)
I am a pompous scientist. As such, I am thoroughly indignant about the fact that many of my colleagues will probably never be able to do experiments that involve the natural, known bioactive, medicinal compounds in the plant Cannibis sativa. … Continue reading
Posted in General Interest, Research
Tagged alternative medicine, cannabis, drug discovery, HIV, Huntington's, immune disorders, marijuana, mouse research
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Laugh away cancer (and many other ailments)
I’ll admit, the concept of laughter therapy is not new. However, I’ve been realizing lately that too few people take the potential benefits of laughter seriously. Yes, ironically, you should take laughter seriously — it’s the one contagious thing that’s … Continue reading

