{"id":3079,"date":"2016-04-27T01:24:52","date_gmt":"2016-04-27T01:24:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.medicalmarijuanainc.com\/?p=6865"},"modified":"2016-04-27T01:24:52","modified_gmt":"2016-04-27T01:24:52","slug":"medical-marijuana-inc-ceo-presents-cannabis-research-at-u-t-successful-aging-expo-joined-by-san-diegos-sadie-higuera-little-girl-with-a-2nd-chance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medicalmarijuanainc.com\/2016\/04\/27\/medical-marijuana-inc-ceo-presents-cannabis-research-at-u-t-successful-aging-expo-joined-by-san-diegos-sadie-higuera-little-girl-with-a-2nd-chance\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Marijuana, Inc. CEO Presents Cannabis Research at U-T Successful Aging Expo, Joined by San Diego\u2019s Sadie Higuera: Little Girl With a 2nd Chance"},"content":{"rendered":"
San Diego, CA \u2013 April 26, 2016 \u2013 <\/b>Medical Marijuana, Inc. <\/span><\/a>(OTC: MJNA) is pleased to announce that the Company and its portfolio company HempMeds<\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00ae <\/span>are participating as exhibitors and speakers at the U-T\u2019s Successful Aging Expo <\/span><\/a>on Saturday, April 30, from 9am \u2013 4pm at the Town and Country Convention Center at 500 Hotel Circle North in San Diego. An estimated 8,000-10,000 are expected to attend the event, which is focused on education, entertainment and healthy aging solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n Dr. Stuart Titus, Chief Executive Officer of Medical Marijuana, Inc.<\/span><\/a>, will present at 3pm on cannabis- based anti-aging research and information on cannabinoids such as THC and CBD that are capturing global news headlines. Dr. Titus will also provide insightful facts about non-psychoactive hemp cannabidiol (CBD)-based solutions available to any consumer without a medical marijuana card.<\/span><\/p>\n Also in attendance will be San Diego girl Sadie Higuera. Her struggle to survive was captured in a documentary short produced by CMW Media: Sadie Higuera, a Little Girl with a Second Chance<\/i>. In an article by the U-T<\/span><\/a>, it was reported how Sadie endured as many as 300 grand mal seizures a day <\/i>then \u2013 after all allopathic treatment options had been exhausted \u2013 Sadie\u2019s physician suggested a medication that would essentially end her life in a matter of months. Unthinkable to consider this as a solution for his daughter, Sadie\u2019s father, Brian, and mother, Demaris, sought cannabis as a solution. Once predicted to not see her first birthday, Sadie will celebrate her 3<\/span>rd <\/span>birthday next week on May 4. Visit Sadie\u2019s Facebook page <\/span><\/a>to learn more about her life and diagnosis with Schinzel-Giedion Syndrome.<\/span><\/p>\n Exhibiting at the U-T\u2019s Successful Aging Expo will be MJNA\u2019s HempMeds<\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00ae <\/span>at booth #224. There, consumers can see and sample non-psychoactive cannabis products \u201cMade in the USA\u201d (San Diego) from hemp including:<\/span><\/p>\n Cannabis Beauty Defined\u2122 <\/b>\u2013 as seen in Vogue<\/span><\/a>, Yahoo Beauty<\/span><\/a>, Forbes<\/span><\/a>, and USA Today<\/span><\/a>. This innovative anti-aging product line with bi-bong\u2122 herbal extracts and hemp cannabidiol (CBD) oil rival top department store brands. Made with 100 percent natural ingredients including cannabis oil, this true bi-bong\u2122 formulation works for every person and every skin type. The full line consists of: cleanser, exfoliant, toner, serum, moisturizer, detox soak, capsules and salve.<\/span><\/p>\n Real Scientific Hemp Oil\u2122 (RSHO\u2122) <\/b>\u2013 available anywhere hemp products are sold in the U.S., RSHO\u2122 is a \u201cMade in America\u201d cannabis product making history as the first to be approved for <\/span>import into Brazil. Learn the difference between the Green (raw), Blue (decarboxylated) or Gold (CO<\/span>2 <\/span>extraction) labels and learn why the new RSHO\u2122 MCT oil blends are extremely popular with health- conscious individuals around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n Real Scientific Hemp Oil-X\u2122 (RSHO-X\u2122) <\/b>\u2013 with zero THC content, RSHO-X\u2122 is suitable for shipment anywhere in the U.S. \u2013 including with \u201clow THC cannabis\u201d states. RSHO-X\u2122 is making history as the first cannabis product approved for import to Mexico with a Federal Government- approved import permit. Mexico residents can take RSHO-X\u2122 with them from the U.S. to Mexico as a personal health care item without an import permit or medical recommendation.<\/span><\/p>\n HempV\u0100P\u00ae <\/b>– Always a crowd favorite at events, HempV\u0100P\u00ae was created as an alternative to smoking tobacco products. With the choice of green apple, grape, chocolate mint, honeydew, strawberry, papaya or unflavored hemp CBD oil cartridges, consumers are empowered to try living \u201chealthy, not high\u201d with HempV\u0100P\u00ae.<\/span><\/p>\n For more information on HempMeds<\/span>\u00ae <\/span>and their all-natural hemp oil products, visit: www.hempmeds.com<\/span><\/a>. The Company invites the public to get involved in the conversation of the expanding cannabis industry with HempMeds<\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00ae <\/span>through the Company\u2019s social media websites on Facebook <\/span><\/a>and Twitter<\/span><\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n About HempMeds<\/i><\/b><\/span>\u00ae<\/span><\/p>\n HempMeds<\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00ae <\/span>offers mainstream marketing, sales, customer service, and logistics for the cannabis industry. HempMeds<\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00ae <\/span>is a corporate portfolio company of Medical Marijuana, Inc. <\/span><\/a>(OTC Pink: MJNA) and the Company\u2019s exclusive master distributor and contracted marketing company.<\/span><\/p>\n About Medical Marijuana Inc.<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Our mission is to be the premier cannabis and hemp industry innovators, leveraging our team of professionals to source, evaluate and purchase value-added companies and products, while allowing them to keep their integrity and entrepreneurial spirit. We strive to create awareness within our industry, develop environmentally-friendly, economically sustainable businesses, while increasing shareholder value. For details on Medical Marijuana, Inc.\u2019s portfolio and investment companies, visit www.medicalmarijuanainc.com<\/span><\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n The Company is committed to consistently providing the highest-quality CBD hemp oil products <\/span><\/a>on the market. To see Medical Marijuana, Inc.\u2019s video statement, click here<\/span><\/a>. Shareholders are also encouraged to visit the Medical Marijuana, Inc. Shop <\/span><\/a>for discounted products.<\/span><\/p>\n FORWARD-LOOKING DISCLAIMER<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements and information, as defined within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and is subject to the Safe Harbor created by those sections. This material contains statements about expected future events and\/or financial results that are forward-looking in nature and subject to risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements by definition involve risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Medical Marijuana, Inc. to be materially different from the statements made herein.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) DISCLOSURE<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n LEGAL DISCLOSURE<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n Medical Marijuana Inc. does not sell or distribute any products that are in violation of the United States Controlled Substances Act (US.CSA). These companies do grow, sell, and distribute hemp-<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n based products and are involved with the federally legal distribution of medical marijuana-based products within certain international markets. Cannabidiol is a natural constituent of hemp oil.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n For further information, please contact: Public Relations contact:<\/span><\/p>\n Andrew Hard<\/span><\/p>\n CEO<\/span><\/p>\n CMW Media<\/span><\/p>\n P. 888-829-0070<\/span><\/p>\n Andrew.Hard@cmwmedia.com<\/a> www.cmwmedia.com<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Corporate contact: Medical Marijuana, Inc.<\/span><\/p>\n Toll Free: 888-OTC-MJNA (888-682-6562)<\/span><\/p>\n www.medicalmarijuanainc.com <\/a>www.facebook.com\/mjnainc<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Investor Relations: Nicholas R. Massalas<\/span><\/p>\n Director of Business Development Medical Marijuana Inc.<\/span><\/p>\n