Terpenes are amazing compounds found in all kinds of plants and flowers, but caryophyllene is something special. Not only is it on the spicier side, it’s actually bigger on the molecular level than terpenes like limonene and myrcene. It’s also the only known cannabis terpene with a cyclobutane ring – something rare in nature in general. What else sets caryophyllene apart? You’d be surprised. Read more
With recreational and medicinal cannabis full steam ahead here in Nevada, more and more people are showing an interest. Many of those people also have no idea how to get started, but they do know they aren’t interested in smoking. And that’s fair. The truth is, there are more health-conscious ways to enjoy the benefits of cannabis. Here are four ways to try cannabis if smoking isn’t your thing. Read more
If you’re still thinking the benefits of cannabis can only be attained by smoking or eating it, we’re guessing you haven’t yet learned about topicals. As more states legalize cannabis – and as the hemp industry charges full steam ahead with the recent passage of the Farm Bill – creativity is growing and cannabis-infused topicals are getting more and more attention. As well they should! Between their accessibility, safety, and efficacy, here’s why you should try a cannabis topical. Read more
Nevada Assemblywoman Dina Neal is sponsoring a bill that would make it illegal for companies to screen potential job candidates because of cannabis in pre-hiring drug tests. Guys. That’s huge! Read more
One of our greatest joys here at Kynd is creating amazing new hybrid strains. It’s a labor of love, with a lot of refining and tweaking and testing. But it’s worth all the work in the end, when we get to share the fruits of our labor. We’re thrilled to introduce Starburst, Hushbreath, 3P and Mr Widow. Let’s go into a bit of detail about them, shall we? Read more
Bad news, people. By the middle of January, one in ten people have already abandoned their New Year’s resolutions. Actually, it’s a little earlier than the middle of the month, with January 12 an unofficial “Quitter’s Day.” But it gets worse. Only 8 percent of those making New Year’s resolutions actually achieve them. If you read our recent post about cannabis acting as a secret weapon to help you nail those resolutions, you’re already ahead of the game. Interestingly, a thriving little cottage industry in the overall cannabis world is linked directly to health and wellness. And that’s good news for those of you trying like crazy to make those admirable health and wellness resolutions stick.
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If you’ve ever browsed cannabis strains online in search of something new, you may have noticed terms like cross and hybrid and parent. And while you can probably guess that terminology like that is related to plant breeding, we’re taking things a little further with today’s post. Here’s what to know about the fascinating horticultural art that is cannabis cultivation, plus a new strain alert from your friends here at Kynd Cannabis Company.
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Sleep better, look better, feel better – sounds like a dream, right? If you’re the New Year’s resolution type, you may be two weeks into the best year of your life. You know, the one where you finally get a handle on nutrition, fitness, that nagging back pain, and your propensity for leaning on OTC pain killers a little too heavily. While it’s true that the vast majority of New Year’s resolutions – some 92%!– are abandoned at some point, you have a secret weapon at your fingertips. Yep, we’re talking about cannabis.
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First came Teal and her bike, and then David with his short-distance running. Now, we’re welcoming Jason Akio Safarik into the athlete ambassador fold. The recreational endurance athlete is kicking things up with a move to competitive distance running, and his eyes are on the 2020 Olympic Trials. Along the way, he’s on board to spread the word about the athletic effects of CBD and cannabis as a whole. And we love him for it. Read more
