In the world of cannabis, clinical studies are woefully limited and many of them are conducted outside the US. As more states states continue to take opposing sides on cannabis, which remains federally illegal, we turn to research both from abroad and in states with legal use to support mountains of anecdotal evidence. Here’s a round up of recent clinical studies regarding cannabis. Read more
We wrote a few weeks ago about a new study that confirmed the efficacy of cannabis on migraines. But what about tension headaches? These bad boys are the most common type of headache, meaning just about everyone while deal with one at some point or another. If cannabis can knock down a migraine, what can do it for a tension headache? And more importantly, is cannabis better than OTC pain pills if you have a tension headache? Let’s find out! Read more
Can we all agree that 2020 has been a weird year? The sooner we get through it, the better. And now that it’s officially September, we’re more than ready to bring on a new season. Nothing says fall like pumpkin-spice everything, so we’re kicking things off with a cannabis-infused pumpkin muffin recipe we found over at The Cannabis Spatula. And guys — it’s a good one. Read more
You run, spin, weight lift. Maybe you climb or box. The point is, you lead an active lifestyle. If you didn’t already know, cannabis fits into fitness surprisingly well. Forget the slacker stereotype, and read on for four benefits of cannabis for active lifestyles. Read more
Dialing in your focus and concentration — the struggle can be real, right? Sometimes it’s hard to put your mind to the task at hand. But good news! Contrary to popular opinion, cannabis isn’t only for slackers and stoners. Actually, some cannabis strains can be exactly what you need to get things done. Here’s how to choose a cannabis strain for focus. Read more
We like to stay current on all things cannabis in the news, and breathless new headlines are buzzing about CBG, a cannabinoid that could be the new CBD. Research, as ever, is wildly preliminary, but encouraging and exciting nonetheless. Here’s what we know, and whether it means we should all be getting excited about CBG. Read more
We’ve written about cannabis as a treatment for migraine headaches before, and a new study out of the University of New Mexico further supports its validity. The report, “Alleviative effects of cannabis flower on migraine and headache,” outlines how researchers found more than nine out of ten migraine patients reported symptom relief from inhaled cannabis. If you’ve ever had a migraine, you know that’s a big deal. Read more
What’s summer without a tall glass of freshly-squeezed lemonade or an ooey, gooey s’more? If the kid in you loves these summer treats, we’re sharing recipes that grown-up you will adore. That’s because — you guessed it — these classic summer recipes are supercharged with cannabis. That makes them totally off limits to any youngsters out there, so please prepare and enjoy these responsibly. Read more
We hit triple digits here in northern Nevada this week, and we’re adding something important to the list of things to keep out of hot cars — your cannabis-infused gummies! Consider this your official warning, because infused gummies will melt into a delicious but problematic pile of goo if you carelessly leave them in the car. And nobody wants that. We turned to the gummy professionals themselves over at Kanji for some tips and pointers. Read more
You’ve probably heard stories from friends who indulged in cannabis and alcohol at the same time, with hilariously awful results. But for some people, cannabis and wine pairings are as tantalizing and enjoyable as the more classic wine and cheese combo. And if you think about it, that makes sense. Both cannabis and wine are fragrant and flavorful, and combining them appropriately can enhance those characteristics and hone your senses. But before you fire one up and open that bottle, read on for a few cannabis-and-wine-pairing best practices. Read more
