There’s something particularly miserable about insomnia. Life is just harder when you’re running on little to no sleep, and people start getting desperate — which is what drives a thriving industry of pharmaceutical sleep aids. But what about cannabis? Will cannabis help you sleep? A few studies and some robust anecdotal evidence point to yes. Read more
You’re probably familiar with the giggly stoner stereotype, and there’s actually some merit to this one. Cannabis doesn’t improve your sense of humor, and you won’t suddenly have terrific timing, but there are a few theories in play. Here’s why everything is funnier with cannabis. 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
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
In news that will surprise no one, Americans turned en masse to pharmaceuticals during the COVID-19 pandemic in a bid to deal with skyrocketing anxiety. The numbers are pretty sobering, particularly because anxiety medications have been on a downward spiral over the last five years. Here’s why cannabis may be a better option than pharmaceuticals for anxiety during the pandemic (or any time). 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
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
Cannabidiol, or CBD, is second only to THC when it comes to prolific cannabinoids in the cannabis plant. And while THC has the market cornered when it comes to intoxication, CBD has a lot going for it. Check out the top three benefits of high CBD strains. Read more
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, close to one quarter of adults in the United States – some 23% – have arthritis. It’s the leading cause of work disability, with symptoms that include pain, aching, stiffness, and joint swelling. Other symptoms can include slowed healing times, plantar fasciitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and stiffness in the mornings. There’s no cure at this time, and treatments include rest, occupational or physical therapy, drugs, exercise, and even surgery. It’s no surprise that baby boomers are increasingly turning to alternatives. And CBD is one of them. Read more
Kynd Cannabis Company got its start crafting premium cannabis products intended to benefit medical patients in need of therapeutic alternatives to traditional pharmaceuticals. And while we’ve branched into concentrations for adult-use needs and interests, we continue to proudly develop the medicines so many people need. That’s why we love hearing stories like the one shared by Chris Tennier. Her son, Dillon, has a genetic disorder called neurofibromatosis (NF). Here’s how cannabis has helped. Read more
