Nothing says comfort like a freshly-baked loaf of banana bread and these days, we can use all the comfort we can get. Infused banana bread sounds like a delightful accompaniment to last week’s infused tea, so we jumped online for a tried-and-true cannabis infused banana bread recipe. Read, bake, enjoy, and remember — stay home! Read more
Between the tail end of the flu season and the unsettling coronavirus pandemic, there are compelling reasons to spend more time at home. And as the idea of social distancing gains traction, well, you may want to put this recipe to good use. Cannabis-infused tea is comfort cannabis — relaxing, soothing, and rewarding. Read more
Depending on where you live, you may have a lot of accessible cannabis dispensaries. So how do you know which ones are worth your time? While you could visit each dispensary in town and take copious notes about your various experiences, it’s helpful to start with some parameters. Today, we’re making it easy. These are five signs of a great dispensary, so you’ll know one when you see it. Read more
There are a few things to manage when you have a cannabis stash. First and foremost — whatever form your cannabis takes, it needs to be stored well away from kids and pets. And if keeping it out of reach is step one, keeping your cannabis fresh and potent is definitely step two. You can do that easily enough by maintaining the right environment. When it comes to stashing your stash, here are the three big conditions to avoid. Read more
Seasonal joint pain may sound like an old wives’ tale, but it’s a very real experience for a lot of people. Research is limited, and the studies that have been done on seasonal joint pain is surprisingly contradictory. Still, the fact remains that aching joints can be exacerbated by changes in the weather, even if we don’t necessarily understand why. The good news? A cannabis topical can help soothe those aches and pains, whether they’re caused by wintry weather or barometric pressure changes. Try these tips for a well-rounded treatment plan. Read more
There’s something particularly miserable about struggling to fall or stay asleep. Good quality sleep is vital to function, and yet the vast majority of us don’t get it. The market for over-the-counter and prescription sleep aids is staggering — topping $69.5 billion worldwide in 2017 — and yet, we don’t seem to be sleeping any better. Chalk it up to stress, a scenario that creates the anxiety that makes us unable to shut off our brains come bedtime. Increasingly, people are turning to lifestyle changes and alternative treatment options to better manage the anxiety that creates the insomnia. Cannabis is one of them. Read more
The stereotype of the lazy stoner is routinely being challenged as legal recreational and medical cannabis markets continue to spread. And while scientific literature on pretty much anything related to cannabis is still minimal at best, there are studies out there. Interestingly — and in direct contrast to that persistent stereotype — research is linking cannabis use with lower body mass index and obesity risk and a higher propensity for exercise. Here’s what the research shows, and why the cannabis-fitness link is kind of a big deal. Read more
As of early December 2019, well over half of the U.S. has legal recreational or medicinal cannabis markets. It’s a sign of the times, but even with evolving attitudes and understandings of this amazing little plant, there’s still so much to learn. If you’ve ever wondered about the differences between sativa and indica, you’re not alone. Even seasoned cannabis proponents have a hard time accurately explaining what makes one strain different from the other. Spoiler alert — conventional wisdom about their individual effects is largely bogus. Read more
A migraine is a severe, recurring headache with a laundry list of miserable symptoms — nausea, weakness, sensitivity to light and sound, throbbing pain, and surprising staying power. Migraines are often triggered by hormones, environmental stimuli, poor sleep, alcohol, and even certain smells. Stress is another big factor for migraine sufferers, who total some 37 million men, women, and children in the U.S. alone. Effectively dealing with migraines often involves a comprehensive management plan, and alternative treatments are gaining in popularity. Another new avenue that’s gaining traction? CBD. Here’s what to understand about CBD oil in particular, and how it works in the treatment of migraine. Read more
In the world of cannabis, there are two truths. For some people, cannabis creates anxiety. And for others, cannabis is an effective way to manage anxiety. In fact, according to Anxiety.org, anxiety management is the second most popular reason for medical cannabis use. Research is still limited, but here’s what we know about treating anxiety with cannabis. Read more
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