Ten Cannabis Strains That Will Help You Sleep
Strains
January 04, 2016
Ten Cannabis Strains That Will Help You SleepTen Cannabis Strains That Will Help You SleepTen Cannabis Strains That Will Help You Sleep
Individuals with insomnia, which affects all age groups, have a hard time falling asleep, staying asleep, or both. It’s estimated that while 30 to 50 percent of adults suffer from occasional insomnia, 10 p ...
Individuals with insomnia, which affects all age groups, have a hard time falling asleep, staying asleep, or both. It’s estimated that while 30 to 50 percent of adults suffer from occas ...
Ten Cannabis Strains to Mitigate Migraines
Strains
December 30, 2015
Ten Cannabis Strains to Mitigate MigrainesTen Cannabis Strains to Mitigate MigrainesTen Cannabis Strains to Mitigate Migraines
Migraines are a severe form of headache that affect an estimated 15 percent of the worldwide population. Symptoms during an attack can include intense pain on one or both sides of the head; pulsing or thro ...
Migraines are a severe form of headache that affect an estimated 15 percent of the worldwide population. Symptoms during an attack can include intense pain on one or both sides of the h ...
Buyer’s Guide for the Novice Medical Cannabis Consumer
Cannabis 101
December 27, 2015
Buyer’s Guide for the Novice Medical Cannabis ConsumerBuyer’s Guide for the Novice Medical Cannabis ConsumerBuyer’s Guide for the Novice Medical Cannabis Consumer
You’ve met the criteria to be a medical marijuana patient, found a great doctor, jumped through the appropriate hoops to get your medical marijuana card/prescription. Now what? First, it helps to know the ...
You’ve met the criteria to be a medical marijuana patient, found a great doctor, jumped through the appropriate hoops to get your medical marijuana card/prescription. Now what? First, i ...
Ten Cannabis Strains for Defeating Depression
Strains
December 26, 2015
Ten Cannabis Strains for Defeating DepressionTen Cannabis Strains for Defeating DepressionTen Cannabis Strains for Defeating Depression
Although cannabis can’t cure depression, there is a growing body of evidence that it does, indeed, work with the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS) and offer relief that many declare superior to pharmaceu ...
Although cannabis can’t cure depression, there is a growing body of evidence that it does, indeed, work with the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS) and offer relief that many declare s ...
Medicinal Cannabis: Expanding Cancer Research Brings New Hope
Health
December 23, 2015
Medicinal Cannabis: Expanding Cancer Research Brings New HopeMedicinal Cannabis: Expanding Cancer Research Brings New HopeMedicinal Cannabis: Expanding Cancer Research Brings New Hope
Great strides are being made in developing cannabis-based therapies for cancer patients, especially those for whom standard, pharmaceutical regimens have been less than successful.  The therapeutic benefit ...
Great strides are being made in developing cannabis-based therapies for cancer patients, especially those for whom standard, pharmaceutical regimens have been less than successful.  The ...
12 Little-Known Facts From Cannabis Culture
Culture
December 21, 2015
12 Little-Known Facts From Cannabis Culture12 Little-Known Facts From Cannabis Culture12 Little-Known Facts From Cannabis Culture
1.  The First Online Transaction Was a Cross-Continental Sale of Marijuana In the early 1970s, Stanford Students using Arpanet Accounts in the Artificial Intelligence Library initiated the first online pot ...
1.  The First Online Transaction Was a Cross-Continental Sale of Marijuana In the early 1970s, Stanford Students using Arpanet Accounts in the Artificial Intelligence Library initiated ...
Cannabinol (CBN) Characteristics and Treatment Potential
Health
December 18, 2015
Cannabinol (CBN) Characteristics and Treatment PotentialCannabinol (CBN) Characteristics and Treatment PotentialCannabinol (CBN) Characteristics and Treatment Potential
Cannabinol (CBN), which has mild psychoactive properties, is a metabolite of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) --- as cannabis ages the THC gradually breaks down and becomes CBN. As this conversion progresses, th ...
Cannabinol (CBN), which has mild psychoactive properties, is a metabolite of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) --- as cannabis ages the THC gradually breaks down and becomes CBN. As this conve ...
High CBD Cannabis Strains With Anti-Inflammatory Properties
Strains
December 16, 2015
High CBD Cannabis Strains With Anti-Inflammatory PropertiesHigh CBD Cannabis Strains With Anti-Inflammatory PropertiesHigh CBD Cannabis Strains With Anti-Inflammatory Properties
Cannabidiol (CBD) is the non-psychotropic cannabinoid believed responsible for many of the medical and therapeutic benefits of cannabis. Because CBD interacts with the endocannabinoid system (ECS) in a way ...
Cannabidiol (CBD) is the non-psychotropic cannabinoid believed responsible for many of the medical and therapeutic benefits of cannabis. Because CBD interacts with the endocannabinoid s ...
Ten Tricks to Come Down From An Overwhelming High
Culture
December 14, 2015
Ten Tricks to Come Down From An Overwhelming HighTen Tricks to Come Down From An Overwhelming HighTen Tricks to Come Down From An Overwhelming High
Your heart is racing, you can’t catch a breath, the room seems to be spinning and your best friends are starting to look like total strangers. With Fangs. Whether you are a veteran marijuana master or a ca ...
Your heart is racing, you can’t catch a breath, the room seems to be spinning and your best friends are starting to look like total strangers. With Fangs. Whether you are a veteran mari ...
Tokers' Dozen: High THC Marijuana Strains
Strains
December 11, 2015
Tokers' Dozen: High THC Marijuana StrainsTokers' Dozen: High THC Marijuana StrainsTokers' Dozen: High THC Marijuana Strains
When users seek the most euphoric high, they look for the strains of marijuana that boast the highest tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) levels. Generally, cannabis strains that consistently have THC levels of 20 ...
When users seek the most euphoric high, they look for the strains of marijuana that boast the highest tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) levels. Generally, cannabis strains that consistently ha ...
Guide to Cannabis Trichomes, Kief and Hash
Cannabis 101
December 10, 2015
Guide to Cannabis Trichomes, Kief and HashGuide to Cannabis Trichomes, Kief and HashGuide to Cannabis Trichomes, Kief and Hash
Cannabis trichomes are tiny resin glands that appear as mushroom-like crystals covering the bud, and to a lesser extent the leaves and stalk, of the marijuana plant. Trichomes are also the source of terpen ...
Cannabis trichomes are tiny resin glands that appear as mushroom-like crystals covering the bud, and to a lesser extent the leaves and stalk, of the marijuana plant. Trichomes are also ...
Guide to Cannabis Terpenes, Aromas and Medicinal Benefits
Culture
December 09, 2015
Guide to Cannabis Terpenes, Aromas and Medicinal BenefitsGuide to Cannabis Terpenes, Aromas and Medicinal BenefitsGuide to Cannabis Terpenes, Aromas and Medicinal Benefits
Terpenes, the chemical compounds that give herbs like basil, sage and mint their appealing (and mouth-watering) aromas, are also what also make marijuana strains like Casey Jones smell like bubblegum, Will ...
Terpenes, the chemical compounds that give herbs like basil, sage and mint their appealing (and mouth-watering) aromas, are also what also make marijuana strains like Casey Jones smell ...
Guide to Making CannaMilk & Cannabis Beverages
Cannabis 101
December 07, 2015
Guide to Making CannaMilk & Cannabis BeveragesGuide to Making CannaMilk & Cannabis BeveragesGuide to Making CannaMilk & Cannabis Beverages
Whether you’re in the mood for a beverage that’s hot and comforting like tea or cider, something refreshing like lemonade or a milkshake, or something with alcohol, there are a variety of options for addin ...
Whether you’re in the mood for a beverage that’s hot and comforting like tea or cider, something refreshing like lemonade or a milkshake, or something with alcohol, there are a variety ...
Guide to Making Cannabis Tinctures
Cannabis 101
December 04, 2015
Guide to Making Cannabis TincturesGuide to Making Cannabis TincturesGuide to Making Cannabis Tinctures
Cannabis Tinctures, often preferred by those who cannot tolerate inhalation methods of using marijuana, are made by using an alcohol bath to create a liquid extract of THC and other cannabinoids. A few dro ...
Cannabis Tinctures, often preferred by those who cannot tolerate inhalation methods of using marijuana, are made by using an alcohol bath to create a liquid extract of THC and other can ...
Guide to Decarbing Cannabis for Edibles and Topicals
Cannabis 101
November 30, 2015
Guide to Decarbing Cannabis for Edibles and TopicalsGuide to Decarbing Cannabis for Edibles and TopicalsGuide to Decarbing Cannabis for Edibles and Topicals
If you are planning to cook with cannabis or make your own infused medicants, you’ll need to do some plant processing prior to using marijuana as an ingredient in your recipe.  Unprocessed cann ...
If you are planning to cook with cannabis or make your own infused medicants, you’ll need to do some plant processing prior to using marijuana as an ingredient in your recipe.&nbs ...
How Marijuana Works: The Endocannabinoid System (ECS)
Cannabis 101
November 29, 2015
How Marijuana Works: The Endocannabinoid System (ECS)How Marijuana Works: The Endocannabinoid System (ECS)How Marijuana Works: The Endocannabinoid System (ECS)
Not only does the human body interact with cannabinoids introduced from cannabis plants (phytocannabinoids), it responds to cannabinoids produced by the body itself---called endogenous cannabinoids. These ...
Not only does the human body interact with cannabinoids introduced from cannabis plants (phytocannabinoids), it responds to cannabinoids produced by the body itself---called endogenous ...
Guide To Medical Marijuana Topicals and Making Your Own CannaBalm
Cannabis 101
November 29, 2015
Guide To Medical Marijuana Topicals and Making Your Own CannaBalmGuide To Medical Marijuana Topicals and Making Your Own CannaBalmGuide To Medical Marijuana Topicals and Making Your Own CannaBalm
Marijuana topicals are cannabis-infused medicants, usually in the form of a penetrating cream, oil or salve, that are applied directly to the skin to relieve pain and inflammation. While there remains some ...
Marijuana topicals are cannabis-infused medicants, usually in the form of a penetrating cream, oil or salve, that are applied directly to the skin to relieve pain and inflammation. Whil ...
Marijuana Policy Project Focuses on Legislative Road to Legalization
Informative
November 28, 2015
Marijuana Policy Project Focuses on Legislative Road to LegalizationMarijuana Policy Project Focuses on Legislative Road to LegalizationMarijuana Policy Project Focuses on Legislative Road to Legalization
The Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) was founded in 1995 by former NORML employees seeking a more focused approach to decriminalization and expanding outreach to legislators as well as consumers.  The organi ...
The Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) was founded in 1995 by former NORML employees seeking a more focused approach to decriminalization and expanding outreach to legislators as well as co ...
National Epilepsy Awareness Month Shines Light on Cannabis Research
Informative
November 26, 2015
National Epilepsy Awareness Month Shines Light on Cannabis ResearchNational Epilepsy Awareness Month Shines Light on Cannabis ResearchNational Epilepsy Awareness Month Shines Light on Cannabis Research
As November’s National Epilepsy Awareness Month draws to a close, many struggling with the condition look forward to continuing cannabis research, which appears to offer unprecedented treatment success for ...
As November’s National Epilepsy Awareness Month draws to a close, many struggling with the condition look forward to continuing cannabis research, which appears to offer unprecedented t ...
Guide to Cannabis Edibles and Making Your Own Cannabutter
Cannabis 101
November 25, 2015
Guide to Cannabis Edibles and Making Your Own CannabutterGuide to Cannabis Edibles and Making Your Own CannabutterGuide to Cannabis Edibles and Making Your Own Cannabutter
Krondike Ice Cream Bars, Kif Kat Candy and BENJamin’s Banilla Wafers may seem like simple riffs on foods that satisfy marijuana munchies, but they are, in fact, brand names for marijuana edible produ ...
Krondike Ice Cream Bars, Kif Kat Candy and BENJamin’s Banilla Wafers may seem like simple riffs on foods that satisfy marijuana munchies, but they are, in fact, brand names for ma ...
Medical Marijuana Delivery Methods: Smoke Inhalation
Informative
November 24, 2015
Medical Marijuana Delivery Methods: Smoke InhalationMedical Marijuana Delivery Methods: Smoke InhalationMedical Marijuana Delivery Methods: Smoke Inhalation
There are two primary types of cannabis inhalation methods: smoking and vaporization.  This article covers a variety of marijuana smoking methods; a separate article covers “Vaping.” When cannabis is inhal ...
There are two primary types of cannabis inhalation methods: smoking and vaporization.  This article covers a variety of marijuana smoking methods; a separate article covers “Vaping.” Wh ...
Guide to Cannabis Vaping Basics
Cannabis 101
November 20, 2015
Guide to Cannabis Vaping BasicsGuide to Cannabis Vaping BasicsGuide to Cannabis Vaping Basics
Marijuana vaporization, or “vaping,” has become a trend among cannabis users because it provides an alternative to inhaling charred plant matter and all of its associated toxic tars, carcinogen ...
Marijuana vaporization, or “vaping,” has become a trend among cannabis users because it provides an alternative to inhaling charred plant matter and all of its associated to ...
Distinctions Between Cannabis, Marijuana & Hemp Often Misunderstood
Informative
November 09, 2015
Distinctions Between Cannabis, Marijuana & Hemp Often MisunderstoodDistinctions Between Cannabis, Marijuana & Hemp Often MisunderstoodDistinctions Between Cannabis, Marijuana & Hemp Often Misunderstood
Many people refer to marijuana using slang: Mary Jane, MJ, pot, bud, reefer, ganja, joint, blunt, and hundreds more.  But the word Marijuana itself is a slang term for cannabis, appropriated from Mexi ...
Many people refer to marijuana using slang: Mary Jane, MJ, pot, bud, reefer, ganja, joint, blunt, and hundreds more.  But the word Marijuana itself is a slang term for cannabis, ap ...
Federal Banking Regs Thwart State-Legal Marijuana Businesses
Informative
November 02, 2015
Federal Banking Regs Thwart State-Legal Marijuana BusinessesFederal Banking Regs Thwart State-Legal Marijuana BusinessesFederal Banking Regs Thwart State-Legal Marijuana Businesses
Although the U.S. Department of Treasury and Department of Justice jointly established “guidelines” last year to make it easier for state-authorized marijuana businesses to access banking servi ...
Although the U.S. Department of Treasury and Department of Justice jointly established “guidelines” last year to make it easier for state-authorized marijuana businesses to ...
Many Cops Want to Legalize Marijuana, Too
Informative
October 27, 2015
Many Cops Want to Legalize Marijuana, TooMany Cops Want to Legalize Marijuana, TooMany Cops Want to Legalize Marijuana, Too
All across the U.S. and the rest of the world, criminal justice professionals and law enforcement officers are joining the marijuana legalization movement. Marijuana prohibition has contributed to a public ...
All across the U.S. and the rest of the world, criminal justice professionals and law enforcement officers are joining the marijuana legalization movement. Marijuana prohibition has con ...
States Struggle to Keep Medical Marijuana Mold- and Pesticide-Free
Informative
October 21, 2015
States Struggle to Keep Medical Marijuana Mold- and Pesticide-FreeStates Struggle to Keep Medical Marijuana Mold- and Pesticide-FreeStates Struggle to Keep Medical Marijuana Mold- and Pesticide-Free
A primary safety question about medical marijuana, and ultimately legalized cannabis, isn’t about whether it’s a gateway drug that leads to addiction, low sperm count and memory problems. The lo ...
A primary safety question about medical marijuana, and ultimately legalized cannabis, isn’t about whether it’s a gateway drug that leads to addiction, low sperm count and memory p ...
Setting the Stage for Cannabis Legalization in California
Informative
October 19, 2015
Setting the Stage for Cannabis Legalization in CaliforniaSetting the Stage for Cannabis Legalization in CaliforniaSetting the Stage for Cannabis Legalization in California
California’s Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act (MMRS), approved by Gov. Jerry Brown earlier this month, consists of three bills that together serve to manage the state’s medical marijuana industr ...
California’s Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act (MMRS), approved by Gov. Jerry Brown earlier this month, consists of three bills that together serve to manage the state’s medic ...
What is “Red Eyes” in Cannabis Smoking?
Culture
October 18, 2015
What is “Red Eyes” in Cannabis Smoking?What is “Red Eyes” in Cannabis Smoking?What is “Red Eyes” in Cannabis Smoking?
A key issue in smoking cannabis is, “red eyes,” and many try to combat this with drops and other methods. This article addresses the medical explanations for the issue and what you ca ...
A key issue in smoking cannabis is, “red eyes,” and many try to combat this with drops and other methods. This article addresses the medical explanations for the i ...
The Medicinal Marijuana States and Possession
Informative
October 13, 2015
The Medicinal Marijuana States and PossessionThe Medicinal Marijuana States and PossessionThe Medicinal Marijuana States and Possession
It is remarkable if you look at where the fight for legalizing cannabis has come over the last two decades. From 1937 when the Marijuana Tax Act was enacted, until California took the first pioneering step ...
It is remarkable if you look at where the fight for legalizing cannabis has come over the last two decades. From 1937 when the Marijuana Tax Act was enacted, until California took the f ...
Women's Cannabis Organizations
Informative
October 12, 2015
Women's Cannabis OrganizationsWomen's Cannabis OrganizationsWomen's Cannabis Organizations
Within the cannabis industry, there are many budding opportunities for those who wish to take advantage of them. It is not often that a brand new industry comes to be, and people, particularly women, ar ...
Within the cannabis industry, there are many budding opportunities for those who wish to take advantage of them. It is not often that a brand new industry comes to be, and people, pa ...
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