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3 Luxury CBD Beauty Products That Cost A Pretty Penny

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3 Luxury CBD Beauty Products That Cost A Pretty Penny

Your current run-of-the-mill CBD oil isn’t exactly cheap, so you may be surprised to hear that the beauty market is starting to include “luxury” CBD products that cost even more. And they are being sold at high-end stores like Barneys New York, Sephora, and Neiman Marcus.

What exactly is so special about these lux CBD beauty products, and why do they cost so much? And more importantly, are they worth the money? Here’s a look at some of the brands and what they can do for your skin and health.

Lord Jones High CBD Formula Body Lotion

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Lord Jones may be the OG of luxury CBD beauty. Now you can find their products in high-end retail stores, too. One product that’s worth spending your hard earned paycheck on is the High CBD Formula Body Lotion ($60). If you’ve tried other CBD lotions before and felt they didn’t do much, this one is an extra strength formula with 2 mg of CBD per pump. It’s also going to absorb faster than what you are used to so your skin will feel silky smooth on the outside and less inflamed overall.

Kiehl’s Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil Herbal Concentrate

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You might know Kiehl’s for their collection of addicting facemasks and serums. Now they have a Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil ($49) that’s a bit pricier than their other products. (The $49 is for a 1 ounce bottle!) The benefits may justify the cost, though. The oil can help calm blemish- and redness-prone skin. If you suffer from acne, this may be the secret weapon that finally helps. Plus you only need to use a few drops at a time, which helps the little bottle last longer.

Herbivore Emerald Cannabis Sativa Hemp Glow Oil

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Herbivore has long been a staple of high-end skincare, so it’s no surprise they are jumping into the CBD market, too. The Emerald Cannabis Sativa Hemp Seed Deep Moisture Glow Oil ($48 for 1-ounce) is made for you if you have dry or combination skin (a mix of dry and oily.) That’s because it’s meant to smooth out uneven skin texture, soothe irritation, and hydrate dry spots. It also contains adaptogens, or super herbs, that are all the rage in skincare for their ability to protect it from environmental stressors and pollution. The additional ingredients like adaptogens including shitake extract and meadowfoam oil may explain the high price tag. If your skin is lacking a glow and looking a bit lackluster, though, it may be worth it.

Bottom line: If luxury and brand name recognition are important to you, it may be worth the price to invest in these products! Of course, if you like to save money, you can find alternatives that aren’t going to eat up your paycheck.

Scarlett Johansson Shames Chris Hemsworth And More

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Scarlett Johansson Shames Chris Hemsworth And More

Duchess Kate found out William cheated during her third pregnancy

A palace insider spills the tea on a reported affair between Prince William and Kate’s former close friend, Rose Hanbury, the Marchioness of Cholmondeley.

What IS up? According to speculation in posh circles, it’s really bad. “There are rumors that William had an affair and could have cheated on Kate while she was pregnant,” a palace insider says, explaining that whispers started over a year ago, before Kate gave birth to Prince Louis in April 2018. And when Kate heard them last fall, says another source, she immediately cut ties with Rose.

Kate’s worst nightmare: “It’s not surprising the rumors about William and Rose finally leaked to the public – something as big as this can’t be kept a secret forever,” says the insider, addition that the whole ordeal is “Kate’s worst nightmare.”

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How Kate has reacted: Kate was humiliated and she “was told William has carried a torch for Rose for years – he’s raised eyebrows with his comments about her grace and beauty and even confided to pals that she was ‘the one who got away.’ Kate immediately confronted him, demanding to know the truth about his relationship with Rose but he just laughed it off, saying there was nothing to it.”

Kate feels threatened: “Kate is suspicious when she thinks about himflirting with Rose, and envious.” Kate, a commoner, feels especially threatened because of Rose’s posh background, notes the insider.

Scarlett Johansson shames Chris Hemsworth for sneaking his daughter on a Disneyland ride

While appearing alongside some of his Avengers: Endgame co-stars on Jimmy Kimmel Monday night, Chris Hemsworth shared a story about how he broke sacred Disney rules for his kiddo by sneaking her onto a ride. “I took my daughter on it a couple of years ago when it was previously called the Tower of Terror or something,” Hemsworth said. “She wasn’t tall enough. And she was really upset. And I was like ‘Nah, forget this. Come here.’”

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In order to get his daughter on the ride, Hemsworth decided to stuff her shoes with Snicker bars.

“So I grabbed a couple of Snicker bars and slammed it in the back of her shoe under the heel,” Hemsworth explained. “And they’re like, “OK. In you come.’”

While Hemsworth was proud of cheating the rules, Scarlett Johansson was not impressed with his parenting choices.

“It’s wildly irresponsible as well,” she told him.

After receiving flack from his castmates, Hemsworth acknowledged that faking his daughter’s height to get on a ride wasn’t the best idea after all.

“I grab onto her, she is screaming the whole way down,” Hemsworth said.

What Impact Does Cannabis Consumption Have On Our Hormones?

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What Impact Does Cannabis Consumption Have On Our Hormones?

What are your reasons for consuming cannabis and different cannabinoids? Is it because of the plant’s wide array of medicinal and therapeutic benefits? Is it because of the well-being and quality of life improvements it can deliver? Or does it serve a different purpose in your life?

Although we have our specific reasons for consuming cannabis, it’s important to understand the role it plays internally and externally. Specifically, cannabis impacts a plethora of hormones including, but not limited to: estrogen, testosterone, and growth hormones. But how so?

Keep reading to learn about the role cannabis plays in hormone production, the significance of the body’s endocrine system, and different research findings that shed light on the relationship between cannabis and various hormones.

The Significance of The Endocrine System and Various Hormones 

Within the human body, different systems work together to maintain homeostasis and fulfill their designated responsibilities. In particular, the endocrine system is responsible for producing hormones and being the body’s head of communication. The endocrine system consists of the hypothalamus, pancreas, sex organs, and the following glands: thyroid, pineal, and adrenal. These glands communicate with other body parts that are responsible for producing hormones. Then, hormones act as messengers for the body’s endocrine system. 

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In addition to the variety of systems the body is made up of, we all have an endocannabinoid system (ECS), and the ECS shares a link with the endocrine system. Let’s not forget about the impact cannabis has on the endocrine system and different hormones though. Unfortunately, there’s little research about cannabis’s interaction with the body’s endocrine system. However, the existing research findings are certainly noteworthy.

Although there are many hormones within the body that serve their own purpose, several widely known and discussed hormones include testosterone, estrogen, cortisol, insulin, progesterone, prolactin, and thyroid. These hormones can help with fertility, increase growth, control immunity, affect moods, and alter one’s metabolism.

Research Findings About Cannabis’s Impact on Hormones and Hormone Production 

Recently, it was discovered that regular cannabis consumption may have the ability to impact prolactin, adrenal, thyroid, and growth hormones. Thus far though, from the findings of a preclinical study, THC is the one cannabinoid that’s responsible for regulating different hormones.

Why is this though? Researchers believe THC has a massive impact on the body’s hormones because the cannabinoid can change different neurotransmitters within the hypothalamus or neurotransmitters within the body’s central nervous system. For those who don’t know, the hypothalamus is the lower central section of the brain that connects the endocrine system with the central nervous system.

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Additionally, it has been revealed that cannabis does in fact impact hormone levels and hormone production. Cannabis usage especially THC has even shown to impact the body’s vital sex hormones. The main hormones that have been found to be the most impacted by cannabis include estrogen, testosterone, and growth hormones.

As far as research findings go, one study discovered that the chronic usage of cannabis and various cannabinoids could change the function of several reproductive organs.

Cannabis’s Impact on Female and Male Hormones

For years, research has focused more on the relationship between cannabis and hormone production in males than in females. We know that cannabis consumption results in a testosterone production increase. Oppositely, we also know that high THC levels can promote anti-estrogen activity.  Many researchers also believe that when women are ovulating, they experience a strong sensitivity to cannabinoids like THC. 

To learn more about the link between cannabis and hormone production in women, additional research must be conducted including human clinical trials. In recent years though, it was discovered that high prolactin levels can lead to changes in women such as the following: elevated stress, mental health issues including anxiety and depression, infertility, aggression, osteoporosis, and even estrogen dominance. This is where some of cannabis’s medicinal and therapeutic benefits can play a vital role. 

On the other hand, low prolactin levels can decrease the risk of developing testicular and breast cancer. Although low prolactin levels are better than high levels, when prolactin hormones are suppressed, postpartum and fertility can be negatively impacted. 

How Does Cannabis Affect Other Hormones?

Moreover, currently, there isn’t much research on the impact cannabis usage has on the body’s thyroid. However, cannabis may be able to lower TSH—the thyroid-stimulating hormone that controls the functioning of the thyroid. There’s still much to learn though, and researchers are remain unsure about the exact role cannabis plays in  thyroid functioning.

Next is the body’s human growth hormone (HGH), which is released from the pituitary gland. HGH is strongly impacted by the ECS and CB1 receptors. When it’s suppressed, it also suppresses the spreading and growth of cancerous cells—a valuable benefit. This hormone is also essential for the functioning of female fertility and the natural cycle a woman’s body goes through in addition to aiding in the growth and development of a person mentally and physically.

Overall, more research must be executed to fully understand how cannabis influences and impacts the endocrine system and hormone production. Although cannabinoids can deliver analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-anxiety, antidepressant properties, and many more benefits, future discoveries will continue to be made regarding the body’s endocrine system and how cannabis impacts hormone production. Stay tuned to find out more!

Prince William Is Kind Of A Spy Now

Maria Loreto
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Prince William Is Kind Of A Spy Now

In an unexpected twist, Kensington Palace announced that Prince William has been hard at work with the MI-6—you know, that British organization made infamous in movies and spy novels. The royals are really out there, doing it all at once.

This announcement was made through Kensington Palace’s Instagram account, where they explained that the Duke of Cambridge had been shadowing different secret service agencies for the past three weeks and learning all about the country’s security against terrorism threats, technological discoveries that aid these developments, and more.

 

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“Spending time inside our security and intelligence agencies, understanding more about the vital contribution they make to our national security, was a truly humbling experience.
These agencies are full of people from everyday backgrounds doing the most extraordinary work to keep us safe. They work in secret, often not even able to tell their family and friends about the work they do or the stresses they face,” said Prince William, fulfilling the fantasies of old ladies and making this situation seem more like a movie.

Amidst all the gossip surrounding the royals, the possibility of Prince William being considered a spy is one that Kensington Palace probably encourages. Better to have the people wondering about spies than to have them focusing on tacky royal feuds.

The US Will Never Elect Another Anti-Marijuana President

Brendan Bures
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The US Will Never Elect Another Anti-Marijuana President

Over the past several years, cannabis legalization has moved from a previously fringe issue to a dominant conversation in the 2020 Election. Democratic nominees for President have been tripping over themselves in recent months to prove just how much they support marijuana. Cory Booker, Beto O’Rourke, and Kamala Harris have all asserted some cannabis credentials in recent months, albeit with varying levels of success.

Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) recently told Marijuana Moment that this trend won’t change anytime soon. In fact Blumenauer, who’s been on the frontlines of national cannabis reform and legislation, said that supporting marijuana prohibition and demonizing users is an inevitably losing strategy in the political sector moving forward.

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“I don’t think there will ever be another president who will be anti-cannabis. It won’t happen,” Blumenauer said. “Either the Republicans or the Democrats. It is something that is supported overwhelmingly by the American public, it’s supported by a majority of Republicans and Democrats. It ain’t going to happen.”

That could spell trouble for someone like former Vice President Joe Biden. While he hasn’t announced he’s running for the Democratic nomination just yet, Biden has a history of being hard on cannabis and voting for anti-drug legislation.

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“Nobody is going to survive the nominating process who doesn’t have a reasonable position on cannabis,” Bluemenauer said when Marijuana Moment inquired regarding Biden’s anti-marijuana record. “They will not be nominated. I say that unequivocally.”

That, by the way, doesn’t discredit Donald Trump in the 2020 election. During his 2016 campaign, Trump said he supports medical marijuana “100 percent.” In addition, reports have surfaced that Trump blasted former Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ marijuana obsession behind closed doors. He’s also voiced support for the STATES Act, which would provide federal protections for states to create their own systems of cannabis regulation. So while America might not ever vote for an anti-cannabis President again, that doesn’t exclude the one we already got.

Amazon’s Alexa Will Soon Be Your Personal Doctor

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Amazon’s Alexa Will Soon Be Your Personal Doctor

Amazon’s next move is to give Alexa even more knowledge, granting the device the power to pull up your medical records and to provide you with some certified medical advice. From the internet. Unbelievable.

This feature comes after a lot of work and development from Amazon, allowing patients to access their medical records, get progress updates after surgeries, find locations of emergency centers, schedule medical appointments and more.

In order to reach this milestone, Amazon has partnered up with different health providers and insurance companies to make sure that the device is only handing out truthful information and that the sensitive medical files accessed are not breaking any laws. “These new [Alexa] skills are designed to help customers manage a variety of healthcare needs at home simply using voice,” explains an Amazon spokesperson on the site’s blog.

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CNBC reports that voice enabled commands have been embraced by the medical field, with a lot of potential for seniors, children and people with disabilities, helping them communicate with family members, manage medications and obtain information. Amazon has hired specialists and lawyers in order to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which protects patients when their personal information is shared with health care organizations.

For all of Amazon’s problems and controversies, the company is becoming part of a trend in bringing health care home, an option that could provide a convenient and cheap solution for millions of people.

Does Legalizing Marijuana Help Or Harm Americans? Weighing The Statistical Evidence

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Does Legalizing Marijuana Help Or Harm Americans? Weighing The Statistical Evidence

The legalization of marijuana has been a topic of contention and confusion for both sides of the debate.

The federal government still deems it illegal. But marijuana has been legalized for recreational use in 10 states and the District of Columbia, and a further 21 broadly legalize medical marijuana.

Researchers like myself finally have some data to assess claims made on both sides. Let’s take a closer look at three major arguments around marijuana legalization – and how the statistics stack up against them.

How much money will states earn from marijuana taxes?

One of the biggest pro-legalization arguments was that states would be able to bring in a new source of tax revenue.

Colorado, for example, imposes a 15% excise tax from cultivator to retailer and a further 15% sales tax on the end customer.

In 2018, Colorado legal pot sales topped US$1.2 billion, with the state pulling in about $270 million in taxes. Compare that to the approximately $45 million that the state collected in tax on alcohol that same year.

A study from Georgia State University found that alcohol sales fell by 15% in states where only medical marijuana had been legalized and by 20% in counties where recreational marijuana is sold legally. However, the states made more than enough back from marijuana sales, since marijuana taxes are typically greater than alcohol taxes.

Other states are reaping the benefits of marijuana taxes as well. California pulled in $345 million in 2018 and Washington $376 million. New Frontier Data, a cannabis data website, predicts the legalized cannabis market will grow to US$25 billion by 2025.

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However, there are a lot of questions about how much tax revenue states will actually earn, especially considering that some states have missed their projections by a long shot.

For example, the governor of California predicted a much larger $643 million in revenue. Meanwhile, projections for Washington suggested that the state would earn only $160 million.

While projections for other types of goods are typically more reliable, this is an entirely new market and therefore prone to error. Why? Well, the jury is still out. Some researchers and pundits have guessed that in California taxes are too high, that the black market is too strong or that the red tape of bureaucracy is just too much.

Regardless, it’s clear that marijuana tax revenue has increased year over year for every state that has legalized recreational marijuana. While naysayers are touting California’s missed projections, Colorado, while struggling to meet its projections in the first three years after legalization, eventually exceeded its projection.

Is legalized marijuana hurting youth?

A well-trodden argument against legalization is that it could lead youth to use it more. For example, anti-drug group DARE has blamed marijuana for a rise in school suspensions and youth suicide, among other things.

Here is the problem: Researchers simply don’t have enough data yet.

Studies have shown that youth marijuana use actually decreases in states where medical marijuana has been legalized. Researchers guess that this may be due to kids viewing marijuana as medicinal instead of recreational.

While other studies have suggested that legalizing marijuana can lead to increased use, this could simply be reporting bias. In other words, if it is legalized, people are more willing to be honest about use.

Other studies show quite the opposite. For example, Colorado teens had a statistically significant drop in marijuana use over the past three years since recreational legalization.

While there are strong indicators that the legalization of recreational marijuana leads to decreased use in youth, only time will give the final verdict.

Does marijuana increase crime?

Many who are against legal marijuana claim that it could lead to an increase in violent crime.

Even in Colorado last year, there were rumblings from Gov. Hickenlooper about banning marijuana, since crime in Colorado has been rising since 2014, the same year marijuana was legalized.

There is really no doubt that states which allow medical marijuana show absolutely no increase in their violent and nonviolent crime statistics. In fact, crime might actually decrease.

However, crime has increased in many of the cities where recreational marijuana is legal. Homicides in Seattle, D.C. and Denver – all major cities with legal marijuana – have increased over the past few years. But homicides have also increased in cities without recreational marijuana, such as Chicago, St. Louis, Baltimore, New Orleans and Kansas City.

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A homicide increase over four years alone in cities where marijuana is legalized reveals absolutely nothing. This is a classic case for the statistical saying “correlation does not necessarily mean causation.” Take California, for instance. Murders in Oakland are down, but murders in Fresno are up. How can that be recreational marijuana’s fault?

However, legalized marijuana does seem to have an effect on the justice system. According to FBI crime data, in 2017, there were 659,000 marijuana arrests in the U.S. There were also 1.2 million violent crimes with victims, but only 518,617 arrests for these same violent crimes. This means that there are more than 700,000 victims who have suffered without justice.

In states with legalized recreational marijuana, police now no longer spend time on marijuana arrests and can spend more time on solving these types of crime. FBI data from Colorado and Washington show that crime clearance rates – the number of times that the police solved a crime – increased for both violent and property crimes after legalization.

While there are still many unknowns surrounding the legalization of recreational marijuana, I believe that this shows that it will be a positive influence.The Conversation

Liberty Vittert, Visiting Assistant Professor in Statistics, Washington University in St Louis

This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.

Why Is There So Much What In Black Market Weed

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Why Is There So Much What In Black Market Weed

There are plenty of reasons why marijuana prohibition is a failed ethos, but a new study showing that black market weed contains disgusting levels of feces is probably the best reason we have heard in a long time to support legalization. No shit, scientists just found dookie in our doobies, and we’re ready to hurl over here.

Researchers at the Universidad Complutense in Madrid say that there is, in fact, so much poop in street weed that it is unfit for human consumption. The results of this study, which were published in the latest issue of Forensic Science International, show that 83 percent of the marijuana sold in the underground has a higher caca content than it does THC. And while this might be the most humorous piece of crap news you read today, rest assured smoking stool is a serious public health issue.

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During the study, researchers found traces of Aspergillus fungus and E.coli bacteria, which are dangerous bugs that are located in the intestines of humans and other animals. Anyone who has ever been had a severe case of food poisoning can attest to the violent nature that comes from this bacteria. It’s one of the reasons that people are supposed to wash our hands after using the bathroom. So clearly the concept of smoking manurijuana is something that should be avoided at all cost.

Well, researchers believe that it is the result of the asinine tactics that cartel mules are forced to take when smuggling marijuana into other countries. One of the most popular methods is swallowing baggies containing the product and transporting it in the stomach. Once arrived at their destination, the mules then consume high doses of laxatives to move the pot from their large intestine to the outside world. No cleansing process takes place to ensure the commode dope is free of disease. It is immediately sold in the underground, putting unsuspecting customers at risk of getting sick. The user is especially vulnerable to ganja guano if they have a weakened immune system.

Although it might seem like the butt bugs would be killed the moment the marijuana was put to a flame prior to smoking, experts argue that is not necessarily the case. “There are no filters on joints,” lead researcher José Manuel Moreno Pérez told El País. “You are not just breathing in smoke, but also particles.”

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It is important to point out that this study only focuses on the dealings happening around Madrid. It is in no way intended to imply that there is stoner sewage floating around in the United States.

In legal states, marijuana is tested for a variety of contaminants and considering that nobody has to put pot products up their ass to transport it, consumers in those places are relatively safe. However, if you are still getting marijuana from the Mexican connection—some still do—there is always the possibility that when you’re dealer says, “hey man, this weed is the shit,” he won’t be lying.

Everything You Need to Know About The Terpene Limonene

Susie Peterson
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Everything You Need to Know About The Terpene Limonene

Have you ever taken a whiff of some Lemon OG and asked yourself how those dense green nuggets of ganja smell like lemon Pledge? That’s the limonene you’re smelling.

Terpenes 101

If you are already familiar with terpenes, feel free to skip onto the next section. If you’re a terpene newbie, prepare to have your mind blown. We’ll start with the Merriam-Webster dictionary definition, and go from there:

Terpene |noun|ter∙pene|\ ˈtər-ˌpēn \ :  any of various isomeric hydrocarbons ‎C10H16 found present in essential oils (as from conifers) and used especially as solvents and in organic synthesis; broadly : any of numerous hydrocarbons (‎C5H8) found especially in essential oils, resins, and balsams 

In case you don’t have a PhD in chemistry, terpenes are aromatic compounds that give plants like cannabis their smell. To be clear – by no means are terpenes just found in cannabis plants. They are present in all kinds of plants, fruits, herbs and more.

Basics of Limonene

Limonene, one of the most commonly used terpenes in flavorings and household cleaners, is a naturally-occurring hydrocarbon that smells exactly like you think it would – lemony.

Commonly found in citrus peels, citrus lotions and more, limonene has become known for far more than its presence in pot.

Potential Health Benefits of Limonene

There’s no evidence that any of these benefits survive the combustion process, but limonene supplements are commonly taken for a handful of reasons.

Anti-Inflamatory

Just one of the many benefits of limonene, its anti-inflammatory properties can benefit anyone as a part of their general health regimen. While many different nutrients are known for fighting inflammation, limonene is cheap, abundant, and commonly overlooked.

Stress Reliever

Stress can be caused by almost anything, but limonene has been shown to help fight it in one big way. By helping to combat rising cortisol levels, limonene can provide your body a boost when it comes to thwarting stress.

Digestion Aid

Since some digestion issues are caused by too much bacteria, many turn to limonene as it is known for its anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.

Breast Cancer Fighter

This may sound crazy, but a 2013 study by The University of Arizona Cancer Center showed that women with breast cancer taking 2 grams of limonene daily for two to six weeks resulted in a “22% reduction in cyclin D1 expression” and “reduced cell proliferation.” Essentially, limonene shows serious promise when it comes to the prevention and treatment of breast cancer.

Marijuana Strains Highest in Limonene

Given the widespread prevalence of hybrid marijuana strains, trace amounts of limonene can be found in dozens of strains. Some of the cannabis strains that have become known for having the highest concentration include:

Strains with Citrus Names

  • Super Lemon Haze – A hybrid between Lemon Skunk and Super Silver Haze, Super Lemon Haze is known by cannaseurs for its potent lemony scent.
  • Lemon Kush – Often considered to be a generalized name for multiple lemony strains, Lemon Kush has small buds but packs a big punch.
  • Lemon Diesel – While this strain sounds like a cross between Lemon Skunk and Sour Diesel, its really a “potent offspring of California Sour and Lost Coast OG.”
  • Orange Kush – A 50/50 split between indica and sativa, Orange Kush is a hybrid you’ll 50% love for its uplifting aroma, and 50% hate for its tendancy to cause couchlock.
  • Agent Orange – Named after the poisonous Vietnam-era defoliant, be warned that while Agent Orange smells like a juicy orange peel, just a couple puffs will lead you to cotton mouth.
  • and more…

Other Strains Exceptionally High in Limonene

  • Durban Poison – Sweeter than it sounds, Durban Poison mixes citrus aromas with the sweet scent of anise.Anise
  • Jack Herer – A legendary strain named after a legendary cannabis activist, Jack Herer is one strain every cannabis consumer should try before kicking the bucket.
  • Berry White – The stress-relieving indica-dominant hybrid known for its blueish color and its bright orange hairs, a nugget of Berry White is 100% Instagram worthy.

Dangers of Limonene

Despite limonene being a naturally-occurring compound, there are some dangers associated with the citrus-scented terpene.

First and foremost, limonene allergies are quite common. If you’re allergic to citrus peels, citrus fragrances, or citrus cosmetics, you’re probably better off steering clear of the strains listed above.

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Also, upon storage and exposure to sunlight and air, limonene breaks down into various “oxidation products” which act as skin, eye, and respiratory irritants.

While this mostly applies to the rampant use of limonene in cosmetics and skincare products, it also applies to those working in the extraction business. With the E.U. warning that there are “occupational hazards” related to handling limonene, it’s no laughing matter.

Last, but certainly not least, a 1977 study on animals showed that high doses of limonene can cause fetal development effects.

Conclusion

All in all, the average cannabis consumer doesn’t need to worry about the dangers effects of limonene. However, those working in cannabis extraction labs should be careful when working with bulk amounts of limonene.

This article originally appeared on Daily Marijuana Observer.

Britney Spears: ‘All This Fame Is Way Too Much For Me’; R. Kelly Asks Media To ‘Take It Easy’ On Him

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Britney Spears: ‘All This Fame Is Way Too Much For Me’; R. Kelly Asks Media To ‘Take It Easy’ On Him

Britney Spears: ‘All this fame is way too much for me’

It was reported that Spears was suffering from bipolar disorder following her 2008 hospitalization, but never confirmed by the singer. However, she has been open about battling anxiety and how not getting help in her 20s lead her to an unhealthy space.

“From an early age I always felt that everyone was testing me. If [something] was not in place, it would have been enough to get me to this point of anxiety,” Spears reflected in a 2017 interview with Israeli newspaper, Yediot Ahronot. I could get overwhelmed by a lot of very small, disproportionate things.”

She added, “I think I had to give myself more breaks through my career and take responsibility for my mental health.”

Spears said that in her 20s, there were plenty of decisions made for her that she wouldn’t have necessarily made for herself. When the journalist described her as being “overprotected” during that time period, she agreed.

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“My life was controlled by too many people and that doesn’t really let you be yourself,” she explained. “In that situation, when you’re not in control, you become less excited, and there’s less passion when it comes to music. I wrote back then that I was lost and didn’t know what to do with myself. I was trying to please everyone around me because that’s who I am deep inside. There are moments where I look back and think: ‘What the hell was I thinking?’”

“I think I had fun when I was younger,” she added. “I was a pretty normal girl, a tomboy. But my 20s were awful. My 30s are much better for me. I’ve learned to get to know myself better.”

She called that awful period her “toughest years,” adding, “Deep inside I wish to be very private, which I believe I am. All this fame is way too much for me, as it’s really hard to grasp its magnitude. When you’re young and in the beginning of your career it’s understandable that you’ve just stepped into this world.”

“I have these moments where I just want to dress up like a normal person and walk in the street. It goes through my mind quite a lot,” she explained.

In another interview with Marie Claire U.K., Spears remembered how being “under scrutiny” also contributed to her anxiety issues.

“If a hair was out of place, I’d be so anxious. I would get very anxious about so many things,” she explained in the 2016 sit-down, saying that feeling would still creep into her personal life.

“I had a really bad date. I mean, it was really bad. I’ve been single for ages and had a date with a guy I liked,” she recalled. “I was getting anxious, worrying he wouldn’t like me. In the evening I got on the scales and I had lost six pounds.”

R. Kelly asks media to ‘take it easy’ on him

R. Kelly gave a 28-second performance and spent about half an hour more hobnobbing with fans who paid $50 to $100 to see him at a club in the Illinois capital of Springfield.

The R&B singer posted a video on his Instagram page hours before the early Sunday performance at the Dirty South Lounge. In the video, Kelly calls on the media to take it easy on him, saying he needs to perform in order to make money amid the sexual abuse case he faces.

TV stations WICS and WRSP report that about 100 people were at the 450-person-capacity club to see Kelly, who arrived at 1:30 a.m. There was a $100 entrance fee, which was lowered to $50 once Kelly arrived.

Kelly thanked supporters, sang a line from one of his songs for 28 seconds and spent about 35 minutes taking selfies and conversing with fans.

The stations report that some fans said it wasn’t worth the $100 and that they wouldn’t pay again. Fans also said they separate the accusations from the “artist.”

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Emilio Estevez says he’s ‘proud’ of his brother Charlie Sheen for sobriety

Emilio Estevez had a positive update on his brother, former “Two and a Half Men” star, Charlie Sheen, who revealed he was HIV positive four years ago and has remained relatively under the radar ever since.

In an interview with PEOPLE, Estevez said he would definitely work with his brother again and added the two are “close” to collaborating on a new project. “Not enough to talk about right now, but we’re close,” “The Mighty Ducks” star said in the interview.

When asked how his brother is doing Estevez said, “He’s great, amazing.

“I mean, he’s very public about where he’s at right now and we’re just proud of him,” he added.

Estevez made the comments three months after Sheen told Extra he was celebrating one year of sobriety.

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In 2015, Sheen revealed that he was HIV-positive and said he was diagnosed about four years before. He said he went public four years later mainly because he was being blackmailed by various people who knew about it and were demanding money to keep silent.

At the time, Sheen admitted that he didn’t always disclose his HIV positive status to his sexual partners, but he insisted he used condoms in those cases. His ex-fiancee, Brett Rossi, however, claimed the opposite saying he had unprotected sex with her and did not disclose his HIV positive status.

On the Today Show, Sheen admitted he did not use a condom several times after his diagnosis but maintained the women who he had unprotected sex with knew about his diagnosis.

“I regret not using a condom one or two times when this whole thing happened,” Sheen said at the time. He also said he regretted “ruining ‘Two and a Half Men’” and regretted not being more involved in his children’s lives growing up.

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