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    Best live rosin gummies of 2024

    Who doesn’t love a gummy? Discreet, delicious, and potent, gummy edibles are a fan-favorite delivery method for a reason.  But...

  • Research

    New evidence of medical cannabis’s value for autism

    High-CBD cannabis treatments can potentially make a positive difference for autistic children, according to a new non-placebo-controlled study. After just...

  • Physiology

    Cannabis and reproductive health

    There’s been a notable increase in cannabis users—both for medical purposes and recreationally—all over the world in the past 30...

  • Treatment

    THC vs CBD: What’s the difference?

    THC and CBD are two of the most plentiful and medicinal chemicals in the cannabis plant, which actually contains over...

  • Research

    How CBD interacts with the body

    Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a topic sweeping much of the globe. Patients and adult-use consumers alike are finding ways to...

  • Products

    Everything you need to know about Rick Simpson Oil

    Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) is a concentrated cannabis extract with high levels of THC.  RSO rose to fame in online...

  • Physiology

    Homeostasis and the endocannabinoid system

    If you’ve been paying attention to cannabis science, you may have heard about the endocannabinoid system and its important role...

  • Treatment

    Children and medical cannabis

    A parent’s love for their child will move mountains, especially if that child is seriously ill and conventional medicine is...

  • Physiology

    Cannabis use during pregnancy and lactation

    Pregnancy is both a time of great joy and one where extra caution is taken by expectant mothers to avoid...

  • Delivery

    Vaping vs smoking: What’s the difference?

    Vaporizers have become a popular way to consume medical cannabis in recent years. Many users prefer using vaporizers, commonly referred...

  • Treatment

    How cannabis affects sleep

    Nearly one in three adults in the United States deals with short-term insomnia, while 10% struggle with various chronic sleep...

  • Products

    What is microdosing cannabis and why should you do it?

    The medical benefits of cannabis (and its active ingredients like THC and CBD) are hard to deny. So if cannabis...

  • Physiology

    How cannabis affects your liver

    There isn't a great deal of research on how cannabis affects the human liver. From the research that does exist,...

  • News

    What to do if you get too high on cannabis

    Taking medical cannabis for the first time can seem daunting for many people. Adverse reactions can usually be avoided by...

  • News

    Jury’s still out on cannabis treatment for mental illness

    As legal cannabis is becoming more available throughout the world, many are utilizing it to treat their own mental health...

  • Research

    Long-term side effects of cannabis: What we know

    While millions of patients around the world find relief through cannabis, many of the long-term effects of cannabis use are...

  • Products

    What are cannabis drinkables?

    At one point, infused beverages fell under the umbrella of edibles. And while you still can find drinks considered edibles,...

  • Plant

    6 medicinal plants that pharmaceuticals can’t replace

    Modern pharmaceuticals — based on rigorous, peer-reviewed research and state-of-the-art developmental methods — make up the vast majority of the...

  • News

    7 ways to come down if you’re too high

    Medical marijuana patients who are using cannabis for the first time — or are trying an especially high-THC type of...

  • Research

    Cannabis may have negative effects on sperm, review finds

    Cannabis could negatively impact male fertility, found a systematic review of dozens of studies published in the Journal of Urology....

  • Research

    How cannabis affects dreams

    While we sleep, our minds become fields of dreams. Usually, these dreams are benign; some fall under the category of...

  • Physiology

    How cannabis affects the immune system

    Cannabis interacts directly with a system in our body that helps regulate our immune responses and we know that it...

  • Treatment

    Should you stop smoking cannabis because of COVID-19?

    COVID-19 is not an equal opportunity virus. Some groups, particularly the elderly, are at greater risk of severe illness, including...

  • Products

    7 ways to consume cannabis without smoking

    In popular culture, cannabis consumption is often synonymous with smoking. Marijuana use tends to bring to mind a pipe, a...

  • Research

    Trials use cannabis to fight COVID-19 launched in Israel

    With nearly 2.5 million confirmed cases and more than 160,000 deaths from the coronavirus, the race is on for a...

  • COVID-19

    Fact-checked: Coronavirus and cannabis

    During major breaking news events, the pace of new information can be blinding and there is often little time to...

  • Treatment

    Marijuana and meditation: Will it help or harm your practice?

    The combination of cannabis and meditation is not a new trend. There is a long history of cannabis being used...

  • Treatment

    How to get a medical marijuana card online — in minutes

    Roughly half of US states that have medical cannabis programs allow telemedicine in one form or another. In some states,...

  • Research

    Cannabis users may be more likely to have erectile dysfunction, study finds

    Cannabis users may be twice as likely to suffer from erectile dysfunction (ED), according to a systematic review of studies...

  • News

    Medical students aren’t learning enough about cannabis

    The science behind the explosion of medical cannabis has gained widespread acceptance in recent years. The FDA has approved a...

  • Research

    Sports science and cannabis: What the research says

    Attitudes about cannabis in sports are rapidly changing. Cannabis is now a hot topic among professional athletes, with big names...

  • Terpenes

    Myrcene

    Myrcene is a naturally occurring terpene found in a variety of plants, herbs and spices such as hops, peppercorns, mangoes...

  • Research

    Cannabis ‘effective and safe’ for multiple sclerosis, study says

    Medical cannabis oils can be a safe and effective remedy for the treatment of pain, spasticity, and sleep disturbances in...

  • Physiology

    Is marijuana a depressant, stimulant, or hallucinogen?

    The annals of marijuana history are surely filled with no shortage of winding, late-night conversations between cannabis consumers about how...

  • Research

    Cannabis tied to lower blood pressure in hypertension patients, study finds

    Using cannabis for several months is associated with a significant reduction in blood pressure among older adults with hypertension, according...

  • Physiology

    High thoughts: what are they and why do they happen?

    There are many different experiences that can come from using cannabis. But one of the most noticeable impacts that cannabis...

  • Plant

    Pruning cannabis: how to top marijuana plants

    Pruning isn't "essential" for healthy cannabis growth, and when done incorrectly it can actually harm a cannabis strain. However, learning...

  • Physiology

    Cannabis and dopamine: how do they affect each other?

    Dopamine is an important neurotransmitter in the central nervous system that is involved in key functions like learning, memory, motor...

  • Plant

    What is bubble hash and can you make it at home?

    Bubble hash, also known as ice water hash, is a specific type of hash concentrate made with ice water. It’s...

  • Plant

    Shake weed – good, better or best?

    What is shake weed? Shake is made up of the tiny remnants that fall off the flower as it is...

  • Strains

    Best strains and terpenes for creativity

    Have you ever had a mind-blowingly good idea while you were high?  More than half of cannabis users report the...

  • Plant

    The one thing you can do to improve your homegrow

    You can’t have a healthy plant without healthy roots. But as the invisible backbone of your plants, it can be...

  • Plant

    What is hydroponic cannabis? Pros and cons

    First, let’s clear up that slang you heard at a party when someone was referencing their weed with terms like...

  • Plant

    What is a revegged cannabis plant and why you should try it

    Revegging, or simply reveg, is exactly what it sounds; it is the process of reverting a cannabis plant that is...

  • Products

    The best soil for growing cannabis 2024

    Soil is the root of all plant life...because it literally feeds the roots! Sure, you could use hydroponics to grow...

  • Plant

    Indica vs Sativa: Are they really that different?

    When you walk into a cannabis dispensary, there’s a very good chance that the first question you’ll be asked —...

  • Plant

    Cannabis plant anatomy: A beginner’s guide

    Now that cannabis has become more accepted in North America, many cannasseurs are eager to try their hand at indoor...

  • Research

    How long does a weed high last? New studies can’t agree

    How long do the effects of inhaled cannabis last? Whatever your own lived experience has taught you, according to two...

  • Treatment

    Why do so many people with ADHD use cannabis?

    “All over the world, we know that patients suffering from ADHD use cannabis. This is something all psychiatrists know,” Dr....

  • Plant

    What are cannabis chemovars and chemotypes?

    Cannabis categorization and nomenclature is more complex than you might think — and more important, too. The standard categorization in...

  • Products

    What is ABV weed and what can you do with it?

    If you love vaping cannabis, then you’ve probably faced this scenario. For weeks on end, you dump the brown, vaped...

  • Treatment

    What strains are best for migraines? This study may have the answer

    If your head is throbbing, you probably wouldn’t think to tie on a headband — but you might want to...

  • Delivery

    Badder, budder, and shatter: what’s the difference?

    Maybe they sound like a mid-90s R&B trio or the mascots for a breakfast cereal, but badder, budder, and shatter...

  • Plant

    What is cannabis wax and can you make it?

    Crumble, budder, batter, honeycomb - the world of cannabis wax can be confusing to the uninitiated, but it’s a club...

  • Plant

    What does ‘full spectrum’ cannabis mean and why is it important?

    "Which form of cannabis is the most 'full spectrum'?" That’s the question that sparked an online poll, which resulted in...

  • News

    Practicing yoga high: should you give stoned yoga a try?

    For many of us, stepping onto our yoga mat is a sacred daily ritual that brings us into the present...

  • Plant

    Air moisture for marijuana: the basics of cannabis humidity

    Humidity may not be the central aspect of cannabis cultivation, but it plays a vital role in the plant's development....

  • How to

    How to make THC Crystals

    Thanks to their unrivaled purity and potency, THCA crystals or “diamonds” are growing in popularity in the cannabis community. This...

  • Plant

    How to rehydrate dry cannabis: the good, the bad & the risky 

    Dry cannabis is a major bummer. Not only does it lose flavor due to terpenes evaporating, but it also creates...

  • Strains

    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...

  • Strains

    Best strains and terpenes for focus and flow state

    It’s 3pm – the last stretch of the work day, and your mind is jumping around. You know if you...

  • Plant

    Water curing cannabis: How and why to do it

    After harvest, cannabis needs to be dried and cured before it is ready to consume. Drying typically occurs first, followed...

  • Physiology

    Can cannabis reduce acid reflux?

    Can cannabis reduce acid reflux and heartburn? The short answer is maybe – but there isn’t enough research or evidence...

  • Delivery

    What is cannabis crumble? 

    Cannabis crumble, also known as crumble wax or honeycomb wax, is a form of cannabis concentrate celebrated for its high...

  • Plant

    Everything you need to know about plants – before you start growing cannabis

    Inside every cannabis seed lies a pair of leaves attached to a tiny root, with the potential to grow into...

  • Plant

    9 environmental factors of cannabis growth and development

    So you want to grow your own cannabis at home. There are many opinions on the best way to grow...