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MondayJun 10, 2019 10:17 am

8 Inspiring Benefits of Hemp Legalization

Hemp has been prohibited in the United States for many decades with very limited exceptions. This, despite the numerous benefits of allowing hemp cultivation. That all changed this week when the most recent version of the federal Farm Bill was signed by President Trump. The legalization of hemp has been a long road, with countless activists and advocates working to make it happen. There's still a lot of work to do, especially in states that do not currently have hemp programs. However, the benefits of hemp legalization are on the way. Below is a handful of them. #1) United States…

FridayJun 07, 2019 10:45 am

Surprise: Most of Us Have Been Inhaling Cannabis the Wrong Way

Good cannabis is expensive. Naturally you want to get the most out of each and every puff. Most of us were taught to hold in each toke as long as we could. And a lot of people have been doing exactly that for years. Decades even. Now cannabis consumers are starting to discover they don’t have to hold it in for so long. And there’s more: A slightly different way of inhaling cannabis that will optimize your consumption of this medicine and preserve your stash. Read on to learn how to save medicine and money while enhancing your smoking or…

WednesdayJun 05, 2019 12:38 pm

Why Cannabis Can Make You Anxious and How to Avoid That

There is one primary reason why a person may become anxious after consuming cannabis: tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC is the primary psychoactive in the herb. You can thank THC for the euphoric “high” that cannabis produces – as well as a slew of other medical properties. THC has both positive and negative impacts on anxiety. Several factors contribute to how a person might respond to THC, including genetics and how much cannabis you consume. But, what causes cannabis-induced anxiety? And why does it only happen sometimes and in some people? Here are three reasons why you might get anxious when you…

TuesdayJun 04, 2019 10:06 am

9 Essential Tips for First-Time Cannabis Consumers

An estimated 7,000 people try cannabis for the first time in the United States every day, according to one study. Consuming cannabis for the first time is a very big decision and one that people should not take lightly. It is true that cannabis is safer than other common substances including alcohol and many pharmaceutical drugs, however this doesn't mean that someone should jump into consuming the herb without some important considerations. Cannabis requires a bit of practice, and with a few tips, newcomers are more likely to have a positive experience. Having an undesirable experience with cannabis may not cause any…

WednesdayMay 29, 2019 11:27 am

CBD for Women: Pain, Cramps, Fertility, and More

CBD for women is not a new concept. While the cannabis compound may have first been isolated from the hemp plant in the 1940s, preparations of the plant have been used by women around the world for thousands of years. In ancient Chinese medicine, cannabis was used was to treat deficiencies in yin. While not a familiar concept to many westerners, yin is a term that is loosely associated with earthly, feminine qualities. The opposite of action and force, yin represents a more passive and deeply rooted connection to the ground, to the bones, and to the feminine lower body. Regardless…

ThursdayMay 23, 2019 9:52 am

This Week in Cannabis: New Scientific Findings on CBD

Cannabis is one of the most studied plants on earth (despite what cannabis opponents may say). As of this article post, a search for 'marijuana' on PubMed.gov returns over 30,000 results. In addition to that large body of research, a lot of things about the cannabis plant are still unknown and waiting to be discovered. Cannabis research was all over the news this week, which we recap below along with other developments. Study finds that CBD may be effective in treating heroin addiction What happened: A team of researchers looked at the potential of cannabidiol (CBD) to reduce cue-induced craving and anxiety in drug-abstinent individuals…

WednesdayMay 22, 2019 10:42 am

How to Determine if a CBD Product is Safe and Worthwhile

Cannabidiol (CBD) oils and medicines have boomed in popularity over the past five years. It’s now possible to order CBD online in several countries, and even the World Health Organization has stated that there are no known health risks associated with CBD. Yet, while CBD itself may be benign, not all CBD products are safe to consume. In fact, with the increase in demand for the cannabinoid, many new products are entering the market without adequate quality control. Some, including CBD ejuices, may even contain carcinogenic ingredients. To help you find the best and safest CBD products around, you want…

MondayMay 20, 2019 12:17 pm

10 Surprising Facts About Cannabis and Pregnancy

The topic of cannabis and pregnancy is perhaps one of the most controversial topics about the plant. After all, many still believe that consuming a “mind-altering” substance makes you a terrible parent. But, how bad is it to consume cannabis while pregnant? Why are so many women picking up the cannabis habit? As it turns out, women and cannabis are entangled in a long, complicated, and largely forgotten history. Curious? Here are 10 surprising facts about cannabis and pregnancy that you might not know: 1. Cannabis has been used as a women’s aid for millennia From easing pain on wedding…

ThursdayMay 16, 2019 10:45 am

This Week in Cannabis: History is Made in Oregon & Hemp May Lower Pharma Use

It's not every day that cannabis policy history is made in the United States, but it happened this week in Oregon. When you add what happened in Oregon with the other cannabis news from the week, it's easy to see that this last week was a big one. Below are the highlights. Oregon lawmakers become the first in the nation to pass a cannabis export bill What happened: Senators in Oregon passed a bill this week which would give discretion to Oregon's Governor to authorize cannabis exports. The bill will now go to the Oregon House of Representatives where cannabis…

WednesdayMay 15, 2019 12:08 pm

Here’s Why Cannabis Budtenders Should Never Play Doctor

It is no secret that the cannabis plant is medicine. Some cannabis opponents will try to cling to the debunked claim that it isn't, but such a claim has been proven false countless times. Despite what some people think, cannabis is one of the most studied plants on earth from a medical perspective. It should obviously be studied more, but already there's ample evidence proving cannabis's medical value. But who should discuss that medical value with patients? Unfortunately, too many budtenders make the mistake of trying to insert themselves as a quasi-medical cannabis doctor. Here are some factors that any…