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Valley Wellness Science Blog aka “Valley Wellness Insights”

“Insights" is a Valley Wellness blog dedicated to delving into the world of cannabinoids, offering readers an understanding of the ingredients found in cannabis and hemp products. With a focus on evidence-based information, it serves as an educational platform for the ‘cannabis curious’. Each article features contributions from scientific and industry experts, providing updates and analysis on trends in research, health, wellness, regulatory and policy areas. Whether you're a consumer looking to make informed decisions about cannabis products or a health professional, this blog is intended to provide valuable insights and information that are based in science.

Dr. Marcu is a Cannabis and psychedelics researcher with 20 years of experience and is passionate about analyzing, interpreting, and writing about data that impacts consumers, product safety, regulatory policy, and emerging industries. He has published basic and clinical research in a number of research journals. His work has appeared in Nature, JAMA, and Rolling Stone. He also serves as a court qualified cannabis and synthetic cannabinoid expert witness. For more information please visit www.marcuenterprises.com - which features 10+ years of his archived science blogs!

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Our Chief Science Officer and Author, Jahan Marcu, PhD

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What Were the Ancients Smoking?

Scientists Resurrect Ancient Cannabis Genes People have been consuming Cannabis for a very long time. Humans were already experimenting with this plant in surprisingly creative ways long before dispensary menus,…
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The Endocannabinoid System Under Pressure

What Stress and Spaceflight Reveal About Human Balance There are few stress tests more honest than weightlessness. To demonstrate, imagine that while reading this, the ground beneath you suddenly gave…
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Cannabis and Lifespan

Reflections on The impact of cannabis use on ageing and longevity: a systematic review of research insights by Nain et al. (2025) published in the Journal of Cannabis Research. (Open…
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Journal Club – Hemp Research

Discussing recent studies on the public health impact of hemp-derived cannabinoids, emphasizing the need for critical assessment and understanding of the complexities involved. We will discuss preventive strategies and public…
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The Journal Club with Jahan Marcu

This event is for healthcare professionals, researchers, public health specialists, regulators, and students interested in pain management and cannabinoid research. It features expert presentations, interactive Q&A sessions, and updates on…
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So you ‘Wana’ Bits of Revolution

This article highlights the health benefits of combining THC with other ingredients like reishi mushroom, ginseng, and turmeric, which have been studied for their therapeutic properties. The article also discusses…
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