Delicious, relaxing, smooth, and sure to put a smile on your face no matter what the weather’s like outside – yes, we’re talking about weed. But the same also applies to hot cocoa, the perfect winter pick-you-up, which you can also serve year round – and with a healthy dose of THC right there in …
Monthly Archives: December 2022
No Pipe, No Problem: Four Smoking Devices you can Make at Home
You’re comfy in bed, you’ve got your nugs ground up and ready to go, you’re favorite Netflix show is already loaded on screen—when tragedy strikes—you’re all out of papers. We’ve all been there. Whether you’re trying to blow off some steam after a long day of work, or in the midst of an epic hangover, …
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Indigenous Americans Have Deep Roots to Cannabis
Indigenous Americans have some of the deepest roots to cannabis in our country. The plant was used for various reasons, ranging from rituals, to food, to medicine. Many tribes have grown sacred strains for hundreds of years, and these strains can only be found on reservations. https://theemeraldmagazine.com/indigenous-americans-have-deep-roots-to-cannabis/?utm_source=sendinblue&utm_campaign=November%2023%202022&utm_medium=email
Report: Legal Cannabis Is Eating Into Alcohol Sales
Analysts at Cowen Equity Research report that legal cannabis sales in the U.S. have begun to eat into the sales of beer, wine, and liquor although the alcohol industry is far from being crippled, according to a MarketWatch report. The researchers said they referenced about 20 years of government surveys and spending data, and an analysis of …
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What Happens If You Smoke Weed Every Day for 20 or 30 Years? – The Age When You Started Changes Everything
In several places, the recreational use of marijuana by individuals 21 and older has been legalized as public opinions about the drug have softened. But it’s important to remember the health effects of frequent use. There are some long-term negative and positive effects that medical professionals and therapy experts have noted. According to Aaron Weiner, a cognitive behavioral …
Sisters of the Valley: The ‘weed nuns’ trying to heal the world through cannabis
Out near California’s Yosemite National Park, a group of nuns is growing, harvesting and producing their own line of cannabis products. Known as the Sisters of the Valley, the women are not associated with any traditional religion. Rather, they see themselves as feminist healers. But through their cannabis ventures, the collective is known to go by another name: …
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NY’s First Marijuana Dispensary Is Now Open — Here’s What Should Know Before You Shop
Recreational marijuana was legalized in New York in March 2021. As we enter 2023, the state has finally opened its first recreational legal dispensary, a topic that’s been confusing for many residents. On December 29 (at 4:20 p.m.), the first recreational legal dispensary opened its doors and provided New Yorkers with their first legal weed experience. …
A dying US cancer patient used cannabis to ease pain. His hospital called the police
Hospital staff in Kansas called the police on a man dying of cancer who was using cannabis products to cope with his symptoms, in an incident that has since sparked outrage and renewed calls to rethink the state’s strict cannabis laws. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/dec/28/police-cannabis-citation-dying-cancer-patient-kansas
Best strains and terpenes for sleep
Sleep is foundational to good health, impacting our energy levels, cognition, and hormone regulation. Yet despite the obvious benefits, nearly one in three people don’t get enough sleep. Hitting the hay is often listed as a reason why people consume cannabis, but does the science support this? Research around cannabis is still a young field, and …
Is sex better when you’re high?
Does cannabis lead to better sex? For many consumers, the answer is an enthusiastic yes. Heightened sensations, a relaxed mind, and more intense orgasms are just a few of the reasons that millions of users turn to cannabis when it’s time to get between the sheets. But does the science back this up? https://cannigma.com/physiology/cannabis-and-sexual-function/?utm_source=The%20Cannigma%20B2B&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2001.12.2022%20%2801GK5JJRZ0H7KBY4GGW4T2MQGQ%29&_kx=8G3OumshLvEfThcp28ReRczuzrPAIU-MWOpNcx5ueGO9Kp14cLaD_i0UpkDn7gGP.J8JtEm