Medical Cannabis

Are you interested in using CBD? Fortunately, you have come to the right place. Clinical studies have shown that CBD can help reduce pain and inflammation in individuals who are suffering from various conditions, including chronic pain or illnesses. When it comes to choosing CBD, you have a lot of options. Not only is there a great variety of CBD products available on the market currently, there are also numerous ways to consume or use CBD, making it much easier for you to get into. Also, it is worth saying that CBD is more legalized in the United States currently, as some states only allow cannabis products that do not contain any THC at all.

Many types of CBD do not contain THC or only contain trace amounts, which means that it is much easier to find in your local area or get online. While some studies suggest that CBD’s effectiveness is made greater when it is combined with THC, this is not necessarily something that is needed when taking CBD. However, it is notable that many people in the United States who have their medical marijuana card combine both CBD and THC to treat and manage their mental or physical conditions. If you are wanting to get into CBD and use it alone or with medical marijuana, here are some good tips to help you get started. Remember that it is important to speak to your doctor or medical provider before you start adding any sort of medication or drug to your diet. 

Like I said earlier, there are lots of different ways to use CBD. Many people who have respiratory problems prefer not to use inhalation methods like smoking or vaping CBD, and that is a smart choice in my opinion. While CBD is generally regarded as risk free, it’s worth mentioning that there is enough research and scientific evidence out there that proves smoking as unhealthy for your lungs. Therefore, choosing a method of consuming CBD that does not involve inhalation may be the way to go! Anyways, just because you don’t want to inhale cannabis does not mean that you cannot experience the benefits. Luckily, there are many various ways in which you can consume cannabis in the form of CBD. Some oral methods are great for people who prefer their CBD doses in a non-inhalation form. CBD edibles can come in many different forms like gummies, candies, capsules, tablets, and other types of supplements. Many clinical studies have shown that cannabidiol provides many different wellness benefits. In fact, CBD has breached the athletic market and become one of many other supplements that athletes use to train and hone their body before competitions. Tinctures are also popular among the CBD community: tinctures are odorless and portable and easy to administer. Using CBD tinctures merely involves putting a few drops under your tongue and letting the oil be absorbed by your mouth. You can also get them in a variety of flavors, making them taste like different fruits or gummies. 

There is also a newer method for consuming CBD known as dabbing. Most people who are not generally into the cannabis world may not know what is involved in dabbing with CBD. However, like many other methods of consuming CBD, dabbing is one form that some people prefer over others. First, I want to say that dabbing is technically a form of smoking, so if you are not on board with any CBD inhalation then this might not be the best method for you. However, dabbing CBD is extremely effective and the reaction is very fast, providing some of the quickest relief out there for pain and other ailments. 

The fight for legalizing marijuana from state to state has been a long journey, but it appears that things are looking up for our country and cannabis in recent months. Over 30 of the 50 United States have gone ahead and legalized cannabis in some form, including CBD, medical marijuana, and recreational marijunana. What does this mean for you as a regular cannabis consumer? Well, hopefully in the near future, you will be able to find more and better quality dispensaries around your area and will have access to a wider variety of cannabis products. There have been several significant milestones in the marijuana industry, and it seems that we have just hit a new one. In July of 2021, Amazon actually came out and supported the legalization of marijuana. For those of us who have been pulling for this for years, this announcement was a huge deal. Not only is Amazon a massive global corporation and one of the most profitable companies out there right now, but it is also true that corporate lobbying basically runs our government. Policies and laws are created and destroyed on the basis of companies shelling out massive amounts of money to political leaders who are literally accepting bribes to make policies that go against the regular American citizen. With that being said, perhaps Amazon being in support of legal cannabis in the United States might not be such a bad thing.

A massive public like corporation standing in support of an illegal, but natural drug is highly rare in our country today. Amazon is also regarded as one of the most popular and well-trafficked websites in the world, and millions of people use their products and services every day. So the fact that this company is in support of legalizing cannabis is a huge deal as far as I’m concerned. It is also worth mentioning that Amazon made it’s second headquarters in Washington D.C. where it is getting a ton of political traction in the lobbying area. Like I mentioned before, big corporations love to throw money in the direction of senators and congressmen who love putting it in their pocket. So what does this mean on a ground level? Why is Amazon willing to come out in support of cannabis? Well, for starters, Amazon needed to be the ones to put the money where their corporate mouth is. In that regard, Amazon needed to make a few changes after they put out this statement. One of the cool things that Amazon has decided to do is that they no longer will be testing employees for THC use going forward.

I think this is a super cool initiative on their end; however, I did hear that they will still be testing for THC levels in certain roles or positions, which I guess you can’t really argue with. Many consumers of marijuana are faced with tough choices when marijauna is legal in their state, but they could potentially be punished at their place of employment for testing positively on random drug tests for THC or other forms of cannabis. This would be super annoying for someone who only smokes weed at home and not on the job, but still might get fired from their position. Luckily, if you were an employee at Amazon you no longer have to worry about this. 

I think that this cannabis policy is something that companies should pick all around the country. Especially in those states that completely legalize medical and recreational weed, how do you expect to pull from a good pool of job candidates if you get rid of everyone who may consume cannabis on the weekends?

Big tobacco companies have been some of the most prominent voices that are fighting back against the legalization of marijuana across the country. In the United States, the fight for legalization of marijuana has been a long slog, bogged down by numerous government, political, and corporate entities that have slowed the process in getting weed legalized. However, those who have rallied from legal cannabis in the United States are finally being able to reap the buds of their labor. However, now that things are looking up for the marijuana industry, it seems that big tobacco companies are wanting to get involved with cannabis. How can this be? Don’t tobacco companies have any integrity? The answer is no.

You don’t make a business out of poisoning the American people by sticking to a strict moral code, and big tobacco companies aren’t going to come to their ethical sense anytime soon. So why did big tobacco companies oppose the legalization of weed? Mainly, it came down to money. It’s no secret that the marijuana industry is a serious threat to the big tobacco companies that are already trying to find their way back into the lives of consumers who have long since determined smoking as a perfect way to develop lung cancer in their fifties. Now that marijuana is becoming more and more legalized in over 30 states, tobacco companies are making a play to hop on the cannabis train before it’s too late. It’s a smart move as far as money goes, but I think we can all agree that we are sick of big tobacco companies and the nonsense that they come up with.

Like I said earlier, pretty much everyone in the American consumer market knows the health risks associated with smoking tobacco. Tobacco sales have steadily been declining in the United States, and we have decades of clinical research and studies that show the awful health effects associated with smoking tobacco. Plus, smoking used to be seen as cool and normal; now, smoking in public is seen as rude and everyone knows the health risks involved. Personally, I cannot stand the smell of cigarette smoke and I hate when people smoke around me in public. With all that being said, cannabis is a much safer form of smoking in the eyes and minds of the American people, and is generally accepted as more natural and better for you. Just as cannabis is becoming more legalized in the United States, big tobacco companies are ready to come out in support and start adding to their line up of products. According to the CDC, tobacco sales have decreased by 3% to 5% annually. Interestingly, as more is dug up about various tobacco companies, it seems that they have been making a play for the cannabis industry for quite some time. After all, they can see that the world is turning from tobacco in pursuit of bigger and better things (in this case, marijuana!). 

To people who have supported the legalization of the cannabis industry for decades, including the grassroots cannabis industry, this play by big tobacco companies have left a bitter taste in their mouths. Afterall, tobacco companies are notorious in the American market for their unethical marketing practices and attempts to get younger generations addicted to smoking to ensure a larger market in the future. When it comes to the cannabis industry, big tobacco should just stay away. They will find a way to make it dirty and addictive and I think that this will create a lot of credibility problems for the legalization of cannabis that has been fought so hard for.

Have you ever been trying to get through your work day, or finish running your errands, but you are just feeling exhausted? We have all had moments where we just feel way too tired to do anything. Usually, I tend to hit my energy ‘wall’ around 1:30 or 2:00pm. This wall that I hit can make it really hard to get work done, especially when I just want to take a nap or something like that. However, some people have it even worse than me. Chronic fatigue can be a huge problem for people for a variety of reasons. There are many factors that can contribute to energy loss and fatigue, but many of them have to do with our current American lifestyle.

We are more sedentary than ever before and do not have a lot of healthy eating options available to us. When you are dealing with some serious fatigue, what is your main method of waking up? You probably would not put cannabis in any of your top 10 things to try to use to wake up. But what if I told you that using cannabis can actually boost your energy levels? That’s right – some people may be surprised to hear that you can actually use marijuana to fight back against chronic fatigue. Today we are going to talk about chronic fatigue and energy loss, and how you can use cannabis to maybe increase your energy levels throughout the day. So make sure to keep reading!

So what kind of things can cause chronic fatigue? Well, much of it can be attributed to things like our diet and levels of exercise. People that work from home have to face fatigue and energy loss in even bigger ways, since many of us that work from home just sit at our desk all day and don’t get the opportunity to get up and move around. Low energy levels can also be caused by some nutritional deficiencies that you may be missing. It is important to get an ample amount of vitamin D and B12 in your diet in order to keep your energy levels up. I know that this all sounds like a lot, but there are definitely ways to get your energy back. Many of us associated caffeine with fighting fatigue. Maybe you rely on coffee (I know I do), soda, teas, or energy drinks to try to get a quick caffeine boost during the day. However, research shows that increased levels of caffeine can actually contribute to energy loss and fatigue in the long term. So what on earth do we do?

Well, one thing that we can do is use medical marijuana. You probably do not associate marijuana with boosts of energy. In fact, you may have experienced some serious couch-lock by smoking certain strains of weed. How on earth could marijuana ever wake me up? Well, it really all depends on the strain that you use. Some people know that the different types of cannabis strains will have very different effects on the mind and body, and this is super important when it comes to figuring out which strains you want to use. 

When it comes to increasing your energy levels, you are definitely going to want to look for a sativa dominant cannabis strain. Strains that are sativa heavy are associated with more energizing highs that don’t make you fall asleep. Plus, some people even say that sativa can help increase their levels of creativity and all that. Just make sure that you do not smoke it too close to bedtime, otherwise you may end up a bit too wired to fall asleep.

If you know someone who is deep into the world of marijuana, there is a good chance that you have heard them talk about different cannabis strains. They may ramble on and on about strains, potency levels, and hybrids, all while using weird names to describe these different strains that really don’t make any sense. They may also have been talking about strains, varieties, and cultivars – these terms can be confusing, but you really need to know that they do not matter a whole lot. Yes, there are 700 known strains of cannabis, and each one is unique in how it affects one’s mind and body. Cannabis products have been grouped into these varieties and strains for specific reasons. Mostly, it’s to distinguish the type of chemical varieties that make up these plants. Of course, there are all types of different strains that fall into 3 main categories: sativa, indica, or a hybrid. In a very basic and foundational sense, these are basically the 3 main types of cannabis strains that you will encounter in any dispensary you go to in the United States.

Sativa cannabis is generally associated with more energized and mood boosting highs. Sativa is used to help one still relax, but it also does not put you to sleep and can help you to feel more creative and happy. Indica is more useful for extremely relaxing body highs, and oftentimes people will use indica strains to fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer when it is bedtime. Then you have hybrid strains that have a mix of sativa and indica. Most popular strains are some form of a hybrid variety, and they will usually be sativa or indica dominant as well. So why am I telling you all of this? Well, it is important to know what you are getting yourself into before you just try any marijuana flower that you come across in the dispensary. While smoking weed is very safe and low-risk, you never know how certain strains will affect you compared to others. 

If I could compare weed varieties to one thing, it would probably be wine. Like with wine, beginners of cannabis do not necessarily have the ability or experience to tell the difference between the different strains and profiles of weed. They just smoke it to get high! And there is nothing wrong with that. However, the more that you smoke marijuana and get used to its flavor, terpenes, and effects, you will begin to flesh out your own favorite strains. You will be able to tell the difference in flavor profiles for different strains, and you will notice that the chemical makeup in each strain will affect you differently than it would someone else.

The important thing to keep in mind when it comes to choosing a marijuana strain is to not get too lost in the weeds.  At the end of the day, if you are just starting out your marijuana journey, your best bet would be to get the advice of a professional about which strain might be right for you. If you are a medical maijauna patient, make sure to talk to your doctor or physician about which strains would be right for your condition. You also want to decide whether you want to smoke cannabis, use edibles or tinctures, and more. If you are just using weed recreationally, then your best bet is to do some research online for some of the best beginner marijuana strains. If you are going to a quality dispensary, the budtender on staff should be able to help you pick out some weed to smoke for your first time as well. I hope this was helpful!