This weeks episode is all about our newly launched Cannabis research nonprofit called the Network of Applied Pharmacognosy (NAP). Miyabe and I co-founded this non-profit to expand the community's voice in scientific research surrounding cannabis and other natural medicines. We currently have 2 studies underway and we just published our…
Weed has an unmistakable and iconic smell. There has been various research that highlights the different molecules respobsible for the smell like volatile sulfur compounds (VSC's) (Read more here: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsomega.1c04196) as well as terpenes contributing to the smell. New research, published last week has now identified some other compounds that…
This episode features Dr. Mary Clifton, MD. Dr. Clifton is a best selling author, a cannabis advocate, a social media educator & more. In this episode Dr. Clifton and Dr. Kirk discuss some aspects of medicinal cannabis including endometriosis, Crohn's Disease (& other inflammatory gut conditions), eating disorders and other…
With any substance we use regularly, wether it be weed, alcohol, nicotine, caffeine or something else it's important to evaluate your relationship with it and make sure its adding value to your life. Todays episode is with Phil Stille who has struggled with his relationship with cannabis in the past…
On this episode I am joined by my other half Jake. We have a very dynamic relationship as he studies wildlife biology and I study natural product chemistry. Jake works as a wildlife biologist, and a large portion of his job involves evaluating habitat types... which is relevant for todays…
In this episode Riley talks with Dr. Allison Justice and Ashley Manning at The Hemp Mine/ The Cannabis Research Coalition (CRC). The three discuss some research the team is doing on the dry and cure process for cannabis, where we see research going, and some exciting news for the Hemp…
Nothing in this podcast is medical advice, we recommend talking to a physician before starting or stopping any medication or herbal product. Women have been using cannabis during pregnancy for centuries, and continue to do so today. There is evidence that the number of women using cannabis is increasing with…
Nothing in this podcast is medical advice, this is information presented as personal opinion. Always contact your personal medical professional(s) before adding/changing your medicine. In this episode Riley talks with Dr. Josh Corn. Josh is a naturopathic doctor living and practicing out of Vermont. Dr. Corn takes an integrative and…
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A deep dive into why THC and Cannabis have SO MANY MEDICINAL BENEFITS and how cannabis works in the body. In this episode Riley describes the different components of the endocannabinoid system and the reason why we have this system in the body. Learning about the ECS can not only…
NOTHING DISCUSSED IN THIS PODCAST IS MEDCAL ADVICE In this weeks episode of Bioactive Riley (@cannabichem) talks with Chris Witowski the CEO and cofounder of the biotech company Psilera investigating new psychedelic substances for the treatment of conditions like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Chris discusses the general pipeline for how…
Nothing in this video is medical advice. Talk with your doctor before starting any new medications and if you have any serious health issues. In this episode Riley dives into the science behind cannabis and anxiety. For some people cannabis can help get rid of their anxiety but for others…
Join the Bioactive Community: patreon.com/cannabichem Nothing in this podcast is medical advice, ask your doctor before trying any new products. For centuries indigenous cultures have revered the power of natural products and in more recent years scientists have noted the chemical synergies of natural products. However, it can be VERY…
Nothing in this podcast is medical advice, ask your doctor before trying any new products. CBD is one of the most popular supplements on the market. There are so many options that it can be difficult to figure out which one may be right for you. Today on the podcast…
The first episode isn't a reallll episode, but it is a topic I have had requested A TON of times. This is an introduction to the podcast and a little more information about host of the podcast, Riley Kirk. She explains her research and education journey that led to the…
A new (and absolutely fascinating) paper was published on June 1st, 2023 that brings insight into why regular cannabis users tend to have a lower BMI, smaller waist to hip ratio, and increased metabolism. This paper describes how the endocannabinoid system (ECS) plays an integral role in the development and…
Even though I often switch up my weed, I rarely ever switch up hemp strains that I purchase. I got a sample pack of hemp from Tweedle farms Hemp and decided to try out 6 different strains. Once a day I would smoke a 0.5g joint of one of the…
Cannabis is a harm reduction strategy to help people recover and prevent opioid addiction. It is not a treatment for everyone but many people have benefited from cannabis and cannabinoid therapies while in recovery. Cannabis is medicine Education is harm reduction
This is an important and delicate topic. Cannabis use is in no way sufficient to “cause” schizophrenia but it’s important to know risk factors before you partake, and especially before you partake in high thc products. Longer video will be coming soon!
When we go into a dispensary we often are looking for a product to make us feel a specific way. Often the terms indica, sativa, and hybrid are used to provide some prediction of how a product will make us feel. Sativas being uplifting, indicas being sedating, and hybrids… somewhere…
I make everything I can for myself because I have a difficult time trusting other brands to make effective products I trust. I wanted to share a recipe I developed for a natural sun block that only uses 7 ingredients. There are no preservatives, but natural preservatives can easily be…
