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420 with CNW — Study Finds That Patients with Epilepsy Who Use CBD Have Higher Quality of Life

A recent study has found that patients with epilepsy who use CBD products experienced better sleep and a higher quality of life in comparison with those who didn’t take CBD. The study, which was carried out in partnership with scientists at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, was published in the “Epilepsy & Behavior” journal.

The study discovered that epilepsy patients who used cannabinoid products also experienced less psychiatric symptoms, including anxiety, used fewer prescription medications generally and tolerated medications prescribed for epilepsy better. They also reported decreased healthcare use in comparison with patients in the control group.

The authors of the study noted that while no substantial differences in seizure control were observed between patients who didn’t use CBD and those who did, both groups had individuals who hadn’t suffered seizures in the past month.

In their report, the researchers stated that their findings highlighted the need for controlled research to ascertain optimal CBD doses, product types and associated use of other medications that would minimize potential risks and maximize clinical benefit of the cannabinoid’s use.

The study centered on alternatives to Epidiolex, which is the pharmaceutical-grade CBD oil product that the FDA approved to treat specific types of epilepsy in 2018. The researchers explained that prescription CBD was a restricted medication, noting that insurance coverage was often limited to patients who suffered from the approved indications, which is why most patients who suffer from epilepsy chose to use alternative CBD products that are sold by commercial vendors as dietary supplements.

For the study, the researchers conducted an analysis of survey results from nearly 300 patients who suffer from epilepsy and admitted to using artisanal CBD products and about 140 patients who revealed that they did not use any marijuana products. The study’s participants were recruited using social media posts and patient registries provided by the Realm of Caring Foundation, with follow-up surveys being conducted on 190 participants.

Nearly 75% of the patients who took part in the survey were white, with more than 50% of them being female. About 90% of the participants revealed that they had no history of recreational or nonmedical marijuana use. Additionally, more than 90% of the participants reported epilepsy as their main condition, with the remainder revealing that they developed epilepsy related to sleep disorders, neuropsychiatric or autoimmune conditions, cancer and other conditions.

The study was financed by a not-for-profit foundation devoted to CBD therapies, known as the Realm of Caring Foundation.

This study is yet another indication that people who use the CBD products made by cannabis companies such as BevCanna Enterprises Inc. (CSE: BEV) (OTCQB: BVNNF) (FSE: 7BC) may obtain sme relief from certain symptoms that they suffer from.

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CBDNewsBreaks – The Alkaline Water Company Inc. (NASDAQ: WTER) (CSE: WTER) Alkaline88’s Aluminum Bottle Offering Available in 9,000+ Stores

The Alkaline Water Company (NASDAQ: WTER) (CSE: WTER) has announced that  Alkaline88(TM), the company’s flagship product, offered in eco-friendly, fully recyclable 16-ounce aluminum bottles, is now available in more than 9,000 stores around the country. According to the announcement, the company noted that the number of stores carrying the aluminum bottle offering has grown more than 300% in the past three months alone. The proprietary product is carried by leading grocery chains such as Albertsons, Sprouts Farmers Market, Meijer, H-E-B and Harris Teeter as well as numerous independent grocers. Alkaline88 is known for its superior hydration with a perfect 8.8pH balance. WTER, the country’s largest independent alkaline water company and the Clean Beverage Company(TM), produces premium bottled alkaline water, flavor-infused waters and CBD-infused products sold under the brand names Alkaline88(R), A88 Infused(TM) and A88CBD(TM). “Sales of our entire line of single serves continue to grow,” said The Alkaline Water Company president and CEO Ricky Wright in the press release. “Having our aluminum bottle available in 9,000 stores nationwide is incredible. We are seeing great growth and product acceptance where the aluminum bottle is currently available. We’re already the number-one, best-selling aluminum alkaline water for some of our major clients. Just three short months ago, I shared that our new etched-white aluminum bottle was in 2,700 retail locations, and since then, its store count presence has increased by over 330%. Consumers are quickly discovering just how refreshing and enjoyable it is to drink Deliciously Smooth(TM) Alkaline88from our ice-cold aluminum bottle. The future looks bright for our eco-friendly aluminum bottle. Through our distribution and brokerage partnerships including Natural Distributors, KeHE and UNFI, we now have reach into over 75,000 independent, regional and national retail grocery locations. With more of them currently reviewing our aluminum bottle for their next resets, we anticipate significant retail expansion for the product this year.”

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About The Alkaline Water Company

Founded in 2012, The Alkaline Water Company is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. Its flagship product, Alkaline88(R), is a leading premier alkaline water brand available in bulk and single-serve sizes along with eco-friendly aluminum packaging options. With its innovative, state-of-the-art proprietary electrolysis process, Alkaline88(R) delivers perfect 8.8 pH balanced alkaline drinking water with trace minerals and electrolytes and boasts the company’s trademarked Clean Beverage label. Quickly being recognized as a growing lifestyle brand, Alkaline88 launched A88 Infused(TM) in 2019 to meet consumer demand for flavor-infused products. A88 Infused(TM) flavored water is available in six unique all-natural flavors, with new flavors coming soon. Additionally, in 2020, the company launched A88 Infused Beverage Division Inc., which includes the company’s CBD water and flavor-infused water. For the company’s topical and ingestible offerings, A88 Infused Products includes the company’s lab-tested, hemp-extract salves, balms, lotions, essential oils, bath salts, powder packs, oil tinctures, capsules and gummies. To learn more about the company, please visit www.A88CBD.com and www.TheAlkalineWaterCo.com.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – Hero Technologies Inc. (HENC) Plans Expansion Leveraging Subsidiaries, Strategic Business Model

Hero Technologies (OTC: HENC) is guided by a strategic business plan that includes cannabis genetic engineering, cultivation space for both medical and recreational cannabis, licenses for production and distribution, consumer packaging, and retail and dispensary operations. “The company is planning expansion in cultivation and dispensary operations into both Colorado, through its wholly owned subsidiary Mile High Green LLC, and Massachusetts, through wholly owned subsidiary MassCannabis LLC,” reads a recent article. Its wholly owned subsidiary, BlackBox Systems and Technologies, which intends to install Cere’s EcoLoop(TM) — a high-tech, low-cost solution for growing cannabis — on its 120-acre property in Fairfield, Michigan, is also eying expansion. “BlackBox is in the process of expanding its Michigan operations. The company plans to break ground on 10 acres in September, with the construction of a 27,000-square-foot facility scheduled for completion next year. The new acreage will support four new greenhouses, with 12 more greenhouses in the planning stages.”

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About Hero Technologies Inc.

Hero Technologies is a cannabis company working toward a vertically integrated business model. The company owns a majority stake in BlackBox Systems and Technologies LLC, an aeroponic cannabis cultivation system that provides optimal growing conditions to enhance photosynthesis and cultivation of large flowering plants, creating increased harvest efficiencies. Hero Technologies’ strategic business plan includes cannabis genetic engineering, farmland for both medical and recreational cannabis cultivation, production licenses, distribution licenses, consumer packaging, and retail and dispensary operations that make the company a multi-state operator (“MSO”). For more information about the company, visit www.HeroTechnologiesInc.com.

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CBDNewsBreaks – HempFusion Wellness Inc. (TSX: CBD.U) (OTCQX: CBDHF) (FWB: 8OO) Ships New Gummy Line, Offers Online

HempFusion Wellness (TSX: CBD.U) (OTCQX: CBDHF) (FWB: 8OO), a leading health and wellness company offering premium probiotic supplements and products containing CBD, has unveiled its new CBD gummy line. Formulated using HempFusion’s proprietary broad-spectrum hemp extract, never an isolate, the new gummies feature natural functional ingredients and premium flavors. The Elderberry CBD Immune Support Gummies include 10 mg of broad-spectrum CBD and 100 mg of elderberry extract, a functional ingredient scientifically studied to support the immune system. HempFusion’s sweet-and-tart Summer Cherry Gummies feature 10 mg of  best-in-class broad spectrum CBD in a delicious chew. According to a recent Brightfield Group report, the CBD gummy market is projected to reach $500 million in sales this year, with a forecast of $1.8 billion sales by 2026. In another report, Brightfield reported that immune-boosting benefits were the second most popular health claim that consumers look for when purchasing food, beverage and supplement products. In recent marketing, the gummies have been recommended by two-time Olympic Gold medalist and five-time world champion women bobsled athlete Kaillie Humphries. “Now available from HempFusion.com, our gummy line is our newest revenue driver and is now shipping to major food, drug and mass retail and convenience locations with further distribution planned across international markets as well as ecommerce sites,” said HempFusion Wellness CEO Jason Mitchell, ND, in the press release. “We welcome consumers to learn more and try our delicious new Elderberry CBD Immune Support and Summer Cherry Gummies for themselves by visiting HempFusion.com. Use code Gummyrush25 to enjoy 25% off plus free shipping through Sept. 4, 2021.”

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About HempFusion Wellness Inc.

HempFusion is a leading health and wellness CBD company utilizing the power of whole-food hemp nutrition. HempFusion distributes its family of brands, including HempFusion, Probulin Probiotics, Biome Research and HF Labs, to approximately 4,000 retailers across all 50 states of the United States and select international locations. Built on a foundation of regulatory compliance and human safety, HempFusion’s diverse product portfolio comprises 48 SKUs (“SKUs”) including tinctures, proprietary FDA Drug Listed over-the-counter (“OTC”) topicals, doctor/practitioner lines and more. With a strong focus on research and development, HempFusion has an additional 30 products under development. HempFusion is a board member of the US Hemp Roundtable, and HempFusion’s wholly owned subsidiary, Probulin Probiotics, is one of the fastest-growing probiotics companies in the United States, according to SPINs reported data. HempFusion’s CBD products are based on a proprietary Whole Food Hemp Complex(TM) and are available in stores or online. For more information about the company, visit www.HempFusion.com.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – BevCanna Enterprises Inc. (CSE: BEV) (OTCQB: BVNNF) (FSE:7BC) Boasts Unique, Diverse Portfolio of Natural Health Products

BevCanna Enterprises (CSE: BEV) (OTCQB: BVNNF) (FSE: 7BC), a diversified health and wellness beverage and natural products company, early this year completed the acquisition of Naturo Group, marking its expansion in the U.S. infused functional beverage market. The acquisition created an ideal situation for BevCanna to compete more effectively in the traditional functional beverage category. BevCanna is a leader in the cannabis-infused beverage and nutraceutical industry, while Naturo Group’s innovative plant-based mineral beverage and supplement brand, TRACE, and significant manufacturing infrastructure and international distribution networks, form the foundation of an industry-leading health and wellness company. “With the acquisition completed in February 2021, BevCanna now boasts one of the most unique and diverse portfolios of beverage and natural health products within both the cannabis and plant-based industries,” reads a recent article. “The company is the only fully licensed, in-house and white-label beverage manufacturing company that produces and distributes both conventional and cannabis-based CPG products.”

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About BevCanna Enterprises Inc.

BevCanna Enterprises is a diversified health and wellness beverage and natural products company. BevCanna develops and manufactures a range of plant-based and cannabinoid beverages and supplements for both in-house brands and white-label clients. With decades of experience creating, manufacturing and distributing iconic brands that resonate with consumers on a global scale, the team demonstrates an expertise unmatched in the nutraceutical and cannabis-infused beverage categories. Based in British Columbia, BevCanna owns a pristine alkaline spring water aquifer and a world-class, 40,000-square-foot, HACCP-certified manufacturing facility with a capacity of up to 210 million bottles annually. BevCanna’s extensive distribution network includes more than 3,000 points of retail distribution through its market-leading TRACE brand, its Pure Therapy natural health and wellness e-commerce platform, its fully licensed Canadian cannabis manufacturing and distribution network, and a partnership with number-one U.S. cannabis beverage company Keef Brands. For more information about the company, visit www.BevCanna.com.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – Sugarmade Inc. (SGMD) Eyes Making ‘Big Impact on the LA Cannabis Delivery Marketplace’

Sugarmade (OTC: SGMD) is leveraging its position as a 70% stakeholder in NUG Avenue, a Southern California-based cannabis delivery service. This bodes well for the company as consumers are increasingly relying on home delivery for many goods, including cannabis. California, the largest state economy in the country and the sixth largest economy in the world, also tops the global marijuana market. A recent Forbes article reported that the state’s cannabis sales hit $4.4 billion last year, up 57% from the year prior (https://cnw.fm/6z503). “We strongly believe the LA delivery market is the prime spot for expansion of our business,” Sugarmade CEO Jimmy Chan was quoted in a recent article on the company’s positioning in the dynamic California cannabis sector. “California is the world’s sixth-largest economy, and LA County is by far the most significant driver, with over 25% of the state’s population. The Lynwood, California, site is optimal, as it is located along one of the major distribution freeways, allowing drivers to efficiently reach the more than 15 million consumers that live within a 30-mile radius of the new location. We plan to make a big impact on the LA cannabis delivery marketplace.”

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About Sugarmade Inc.

Sugarmade is a product and branding marketing company investing in operations and technologies with disruptive potential. The company’s brand portfolio includes CarryOutsupplies.com, SugarRush(TM), Nug Avenue, Lemon Glow and Budcars. For more information, please visit www.Sugarmade.com.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – Grapefruit USA Inc.’s (GPFT) Hourglass(TM) Products Hit the Shelves in One Plant Dispensaries Throughout California

Grapefruit USA (OTCQB: GPFT), a premiere California-based cannabis and hemp company, today announced that One Plant’s eight retail cannabis dispensaries from the California counties of Santa Barbara to Santa Cruz are all now featuring Grapefruit’s Hourglass(TM) Time-Release THC+CBD Delivery Topical Relief Cream. “It is gratifying that we have been able to place the company’s Hourglass products in the One Plant dispensaries throughout California, after months of COVID–related delays,” said Bradley J. Yourist, Grapefruit’s CEO and co-founder. “Grapefruit is confident that as we continue to educate licensed cannabis retailers about the many benefits of the Hourglass time-release THC and cannabinoid delivery system that we will be able to distribute Hourglass time-release topical cream to the many hundreds of retail cannabis stores throughout California over the coming quarters. We believe the One Plant placement is only the start of a trend which will allow Grapefruit to quickly grow Hourglass brand awareness and Grapefruit revenues. We know the patented Hourglass time-release topical delivery system not only works effectively, but is the most effective in the world. We are excited to accelerate the rate at which we deliver the Hourglass technology to our customers that have demonstrated a pressing need for it.”

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About Grapefruit USA Inc.

Grapefruit’s corporate headquarters is in Westwood, Los Angeles, California. Grapefruit holds California permits and licenses to both manufacture and distribute cannabis products in the Golden State. Grapefruit’s extraction laboratory and manufacturing and distribution facilities are located in the industry-recognized Coachillin’ Industrial Cultivation and Ancillary Canna-Business Park in Desert Hot Springs, located on the extension of North Canyon Road, approximately 14 miles north of downtown Palm Springs. For more information about the company, visit www.GrapefruitBlvd.com.

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420 with CNW — Study Finds That Genetics Cause Hemp Plants to Produce More THC, Not Environmental Stresses

The use of CBD in various applications, including the treatment of depression, anxiety and pain and easing symptoms associated with cancer, has made cultivating hemp for CBD a booming industry. However, when hemp contains THC that exceeds the legal limit, the crop can test “hot.”

THC is the psychoactive ingredient found in marijuana that gets a person high. Federal and state regulations classify hemp as containing no more than 0.3% THC, meaning that growers can lose their entire crop if the plants exceed the stipulated THC level.

Various articles and websites have claimed that biological or environmental stresses, like crop diseases or flooding, can lead to an increase in the production of THC.

However, a new study conducted by researchers from Cornell University has found no evidence to support the claims that stress increases THC concentration in hemp plants. The study was published in the “Global Change Biology-Bioenergy” journal.

Larry Smart, the study’s senior author, explained that the team’s goal in research was to decrease the risks that growers face as much as possible, noting that this particular study was conducted to prove that stresses don’t have a strong effect on THC increase, which should give hemp cultivators some comfort. Instead, Smart continued, the study proved that it was genetics rather than the  environment that determined the CBD to THC ratio and THC content in hemp.

For the research, Jacob Toth, the lead author of the study, created plots in New York that included control plots and applied five stress treatments to three high-CBD hemp cultivars that were genetically unrelated. These treatments included physical wounding, herbicide, powdery mildew, flood conditions and exposure to ethephon, which promotes fruit ripening.

The researchers then tested the CBD and THC content over a 30-day period as the flowers matured. They discovered that the amount of THC and CBD increased proportionately in all of these cultivars, noting that by harvest time, almost every plant had produced the expected CBD to THC ratio. This excludes plants treated with herbicide, as they were almost dead.

Using a molecular marker that identifies genes that produce THC in cannabis and CBD in hemp, Toth was able to demonstrate that some varieties of hemp included plants that had genes for primarily CBD production and others produced mainly THC. He noted that growers should ensure they get high-quality seeds that produce CBD and avoid varieties that have THC-producing genes, as this would decrease their risk of growing hemp plants that contain more than 0.3% THC.

This study may have huge implications for the entire cannabis sector, including companies such as Hero Technologies Inc. (OTC: HENC), since a lot more scrutiny will be needed while selecting hemp cultivars intended for CBD extraction.

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420 with CNW — Researchers Opt for Creative Ways to Study Federally Prohibited Marijuana

Since its inception, America’s cannabis industry has been in a precarious position. Although 37 states have legalized medical marijuana, the federal government still classifies marijuana as a Schedule I controlled substance. This has essentially shackled the state-legal cannabis industry and has been especially detrimental to cannabis research.

While cannabis is said to be effective against a wide range of medical issues, there isn’t a lot of scientific data backing up these claims. Since cannabis companies aren’t allowed to test their products on people before releasing them to the market, they essentially rely on customer feedback to tweak and improve products. According to Rick Scarpello, CEO of Medically Correct LLC, a pioneer in the Colorado cannabis space, the only way the business could test its products without running afoul of federal law during its first years was to put them on the market and then go buy them.

Despite being limited by federal law, Scarpello believes that cannabis heals and that his company provides help to sick people who need it. Still, he acknowledges that the cannabis industry is in dire need of scientific research. As such, he cannot, for instance, declare that cannabis can reduce pain as there have been few, if any, clinical studies and double-blind trials to definitively prove that the substance has pain-relieving capabilities.

Some scientists have found ways to collect the data they need without breaking federal law. Instead of bringing cannabis to the lab, which is outlawed, researchers from the University of Boulder’s Center for Health, Neuroscience, Genes, and Environment (CUChange) used specialized vans to go to participants’ homes and collect data before and after they consumed cannabis. Flush with $16 million in funding from the state of Colorado, the National Health Institute and NIDA, among others, CUChange is one of the few institutions to look at the pros and cons of using cannabis on cancer, migraines and anxiety.

Cinnamon Bidwell, an assistant professor of cognitive science at the University of Colorado Boulder, has already published nine papers this year. Those papers look at the effect of cannabis on sleep quality as well as observational studies on short-term motor control and impairment caused by high-potency marijuana. The research team achieved this despite not being able to touch any of the cannabis products the participants used, instead relying on a rigorous survey that used photos of the cannabis products and their packaging.

Hopefully, researchers will soon be able to study cannabis without any constraints. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senator Cory Booker and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden recently introduced a draft version of a federal cannabis bill that would deschedule cannabis. The three Democrats will use the feedback they collect on the discussion draft to tweak the bill and improve it before formally introducing the final version.

The ingenuity that researchers are deploying to study marijuana in spite of the federal regulatory hurdles also shows itself in the revolutionary digital health products and technologies that companies such as RYAH Group Inc. (CSE: RYAH) have brought to market to address several needs, such as the need to measure exactly how much medical cannabis a patient is smoking.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. (CSE: RWB) (OTCQX: RWBYF) Closes on Acquisition of Florida Greenhouse

Red White & Bloom (CSE: RWB) (OTCQX: RWBYF), a multistate cannabis operator and house of premium brands, has purchased a fully operational greenhouse with the purpose of advancing the company’s cultivation and production initiatives in Florida. The 45,000,000-square-foot greenhouse is located on 4.7 acres in Apopka. The company anticipates cultivating and harvesting in the new greenhouse by fourth quarter 2021. Red White & Bloom is currently building its own 114,000,000-square-foot facility, and the new greenhouse will provide near-term cultivation opportunities while that construction is underway. The company is focusing efforts on ensuring the new acquisition meets all compliance standards for a Q4 harvest. The company is also planning on branding its Florida medical dispensaries beginning in Q4 in addition to creating a consistent retail footprint and product line to align with the medical market in the state. “With such high patient demand in Florida, the Apopka facility will deliver the cultivation needed to meet our significant retail expansion goals throughout the state,” said Red White & Bloom CEO Brad Rogers in the press release. “It will also allow us to serve patients with the quality and consistency they deserve. We are very confident in our management team in Florida and more than pleased to see this expansion launch in Q4 this year.”

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Red White & Bloom Brands is positioning itself to be one of the top-three, multistate cannabis operators active in the U.S. legal cannabis and hemp sector. RWB is predominantly focusing its investments on major U.S. markets, including Michigan, Illinois, Florida, Oklahoma, Arizona and California, with respect to cannabis, as well as the United States and internationally for hemp-based CBD products. For more information about the company, please visit www.RedWhiteBloom.com. 

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