A Guide to Cannabis Edibles

A Guide to Cannabis Edibles

Cannabis edibles are food products that contain cannabinoids, often times with an emphasis on THC, the main psychoactive cannabinoid in cannabis. Cannabinoids are soluble in fats and alcohol, but not water. The old stoner mantra of “I’m saving these stems to make a tea with them” might not end up working out too well. To…

Medical Marijuana and Hypertension

Medical Marijuana and Hypertension

Hypertension, much more commonly known as high blood pressure is usually a long term condition. It’s essentially defined as a condition in which blood pressure in the arteries is constantly elevated. Hypertension affects approximately 15% of the global population. In most cases, high blood pressure won’t cause negative symptoms. But, long term hypertension can cause…

Cannabis Side Effects

Cannabis Side Effects

Everyone who ingests cannabis recreationally does so for the much enjoyed high. But whether you’re smoking up for medical or recreational benefits, the fact remains that there are often wanted, or unwanted side effects. When you get side effects like cottonmouth, it can be hard to determine why. It could be the strain, it could…

The Endocannabinoid System

The Endocannabinoid System

The endocannabinoid system (ECS) was named after the plant which led to its discovery, cannabis. As we learn more about it some have begun to think that the endocannabinoid system is very important in establishing and maintaining health. The ECS is essentially a collection of cannabinoid receptors that can be found all over the body….

The Many Uses of Hemp

The Many Uses of Hemp

Hemp is an extremely versatile crop and was once one of the most widely grown industrial plants in America. It is one of the earliest plants known to be domesticated by man, with some evidence dating as far back as the Neolithic Age in China. Despite being grown for the past 12,000 years by mankind,…