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Note 2 - Going Concern (Details Textual) - USD ($)	Jan. 18, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Ending Balance		$ (12,259,477)		$ (12,259,477)		$ (8,676,825)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent, Total		(1,286,020)	$ (468,071)	(3,582,652)	$ (1,497,804)
Allowance for Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Noncurrent		977,770		977,770		977,770
Demand for Arbitration against WGP [Member]
Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party	$ 1,045,000
Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded Receivable from Other Party, Interest Rate	18.00%
Litigation Settlement Interest	$ (550,000)
Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party, Including Interest	$ 1,595,000
Wellness Group Pharms LLC [Member]
Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Gross, Noncurrent		1,761,675		1,761,675
Allowance for Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Noncurrent		$ 977,770		$ 977,770		$ 977,770