February always goes by so fast, crescendoing on Valentine’s Day and seeming to diminish quickly thereafter. St Valentine has a special connection for Synergy Wellness as we provide the Valentine X strain which is recommended for seizures, tremors and anxiety, named for St Valentine, the patron saint of epilepsy.

Valentines are synonymous with ruby red hearts and we’ve focused on heart health this month and the latest research on how CBD works in the cardiovascular system.

This month’s member testimonial is a skin cancer case which was treated successfully with Synergy Wellness salve. There is fascinating new research being published about how topical cannabinoids support our skin and we’ve covered it this month.

Growing Evidence Suggests It Can Lower Blood Pressure and Much More

By Dan Reich

Heart health is one of many areas being explored to determine the therapeutic health benefits of CBD. Nearly 655,000 Americans die from heart disease every year, accounting for one in every four deaths – the largest single cause of death in the US. The term “heart disease” is often used synonymously with cardiovascular disease, an umbrella term for all medical conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels in the body.

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How Cannabis Supports Skin Health

We often forget that our skin is an organ, although it is the largest organ in the body and performs many functions vital to our health and survival. As with all the organs of the body, the skin is regulated through interactions with the endocannabinoid system (ECS) The skin, consisting of three layers: epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous dermis, are abundant in CB1 And CB2 receptors. This is why topically applied cannabinoids will relieve local pain and inflammation.

Newly published research from several European universities describes how exactly cannabinoids are helping skin function and disorders. The results are spectacular...

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CBD for Skin Cancer

(A Testimonial by Eric B from San Rafael)

"I had a growth between my nose and lip. It was almost ½ inch in diameter, sort of like a wart under the skin. A biopsy revealed it was cancerous Basil Cell Carcinoma and my doctors wanted to remove it surgically. I had to wait 3 months before the operation and started applying a strong concentrated CO2 oil extraction of a 1:1 mixture of CBD:THC. I applied it twice a day topically for 3 months and then went for an operation to remove it.

The surgeon performed one extraction, like taking a slice of the growth. Upon examination of the slice, the biopsy showed everything was clear and cancer-free. That was incredibly good news. Usually, they need to do 3-4 slices or more, especially if the cancer is large. The size of the first "slice" was determined by the original biopsy which was taken 3 months ago. In my mind, the CBD & THC definitely helped.

Moving forward, if another cancerous tumor is detected, I would just do cannabis therapy and not allow them to do a biopsy or surgical procedure. That way, I could visually see if the cancer gets smaller with the cannabis oil. If it didn't get smaller over time, then I would allow the biopsy and surgery if necessary.

Going forward, I am using Synergy Salve every night all over my face as a preventative, because I had so much sun exposure when I was young. I don't want to have to go through this surgery again."



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