Is Weed a Stimulant or Depressant? What to Know
While cannabis has become more widely accepted, several weed stereotypes still exist. One of the most common is that cannabis users are lazy stoners, and using cannabis ruins their desire to work or do anything other than lounge around, smoke, and snack all day. The lazy stoner stereotype has led many to believe that cannabis […]
THC and Gut Health: A Cannabis Digestion Guide
Gut health has become a hot topic throughout the health community as recent research shows links between your gut and many other parts of your health. Since your digestion controls your ability to absorb nutrients from your food, it makes sense that anything improving or interfering with that absorption would also affect the bodily systems […]
Holistic Self Care + Cannabis: 4 Tips
As mainstream awareness of the importance of self-care has grown, so has public interest in holistic self-care — a philosophy that ties together all aspects of a person’s health and wellbeing. Though we often associate cannabis with relaxation, it can be useful in almost every area of a holistic self-care routine. What Is Holistic Self-Care? […]
Can Weed Be Addictive? Your Questions Answered
We’ve all heard both sides of the story, right? On one hand, weed lovers claim marijuana has no downsides at all, and on the other, legalization detractors speak of it as if it were the worst thing on Earth. It turns out neither extreme is quite right. Marijuana is a wonderful herb that has incredible […]
Does THC for Focus Work? What To Know
THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is only one of the 100-plus cannabinoids contained within the cannabis plant. It’s also one of the most abundant and the most well-known. But what, exactly, is it? THC is the cannabinoid responsible for producing the psychoactive effects or “high” that most people associate with the use of cannabis. That’s not all […]
Cannabis and Inflammation: What’s the Effect?
Many people struggle with chronic inflammation for a variety of reasons. Although this can be treated with medications such as NSAIDs, these are known to have negative effects with long-term use. Many are now turning to cannabis as a pain relief alternative to treat their inflammation — with surprising success. What Is Inflammation? The term […]
What Are Weed Shakes? Symptoms, Causes & Tips
If you currently use cannabis — and even if you’re a first-timer — you’re likely familiar with some of its most common side effects. For instance, it’s not unusual to experience dry mouth, also known as “cottonmouth,” or to get the munchies. These side effects may be irritating, but they’re harmless and don’t typically cause […]
New 2023 Marijuana Study Shows ‘Sustained’ Health Improvements
Most people know by now that marijuana can be a fantastic therapeutic option for treating chronic pain, anxiety, and other conditions. However, the long-term effects and sustainability of cannabis treatments haven’t yet been proven evident. But one of the latest marijuana studies in 2023 is here to change that. The paper details how over 3,000 […]
Cannabis and IBS: What To Know
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects 10% to 15% of adults in the United States. It’s a functional gastrointestinal disorder — a disorder of the brain-gut reaction — categorized by recurring or persistent abdominal pain, cramps, bloating, gas, and changes in bowel movements that can range in severity from mild to debilitating. No matter what, they […]
How To Choose the Right Menopause Weed Strain
Getting older comes with many changes. For women, those changes include menopause or the cessation of the menstrual cycle. In most cases, it’s a natural transition that consists of three stages — perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause. The average age of onset is 52, although some women experience early menopause beginning in their forties. During perimenopause, […]
