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How Do Edibles Affect You?
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Edibles take longer to act and last much longer than other forms of ingesting THC, such as smoking or vaping. While smoking or vaping can produce effects almost instantly, it might take upwards of one or two hours after eating an edible to feel high, and the high usually lasts from four to six hours. Edibles are also considered to be more potent than other forms of marijuana because of the way they are metabolized. THC is absorbed by the body at a different rate depending on the method through which it is administered. When you eat an edible, it must be processed by your liver before it can cause a high. Depending on your metabolism rate, this may take...
Does Cannabis Help Hangovers?
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There has been little to no scientific research on the effects of weed on hangovers. However, there is plenty of anecdotal evidence to suggest that weed can help with many hangover symptoms (weed will not cure a hangover directly). The best way to “cure” a hangover is to rehydrate your body, restore the nutrients it has lost, and rest. Before looking at whether or not weed helps with a hangover, it is important to understand what causes a hangover. Here are some of the factors that contribute to a hangover, according to the Mayo Clinic: DEHYDRATION. Alcohol is a diuretic, which causes you to urinate more frequently and sweat more. DECREASED APPETITE, INABILITY TO CONCENTRATE, AND MEMORY ISSUES. Alcohol can...
Using good rolling papers can make all the difference.
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What is the best rolling paper for Weed?
With the sheer amount of smoking accessories available today, what types of papers are available and which ones are best for smoking cannabis?
What is CBD?
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CBD is a cannabinoid, which is a compound found in cannabis plants. Also known as cannabidiol, CBD is the second-most abundant cannabinoid in the marijuana plant.
Cannabis to loose weight?
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It sounds almost too good to be true. A certain, lesser-known kind of cannabis can help you lose weight. It can even help you stay slim, too. After all, cannabis is known for stimulating the appetite -- commonly known as "getting the munchies"- and encouraging cravings for unhealthy carbohydrates like potato chips or cookies. But misconceptions about cannabis still abound. First of all, it won't cause you to frequently over-eat and pack on the pounds. On the contrary. Science is now revealing that it can actually help you shed unwanted flab without even breaking a sweat. Loose Weight by De-Stressing Here's a big problem that we all face: Losing weight is hard to do if we're stressed. How does this happen? Blame it...
In the Kitchen: Cannabis Infused Oil Instructions
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Cannabis Infused Oil using the CF20 Cannabis Infuser.
Breaking the Cannabis Stereotype
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Historically, cannabis was used for meditation purposes and as a gateway to get closer to the gods. Cannabis was considered a sacred herb that was celebrated in many cultures for its healing, and spiritual properties. Cannabis use dates back hundreds, and in some cases even thousands of years to societies in China, Central Asia, India, Africa, Brazil, and Jamaica to name a few. Yet, modern society has relegated this sacred herb to a very dark and sad existence. Cannabis is been demonized and criminalized. However, the negative perceptions created by modern day society can't change the positive properties of the plant. There are a variety of reasons to use Cannabis. Medical Cannabis Use - it has been known to help...
In the Kitchen: Infused Mediterranean Salad
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This is a super tasty, seasonal salad with beets, pickled fuyu persimmon, Persian cucumbers, labneh and za’atar. Ingredients: 4 Tbsp Labneh 1 lb Beets 1 lb Pickled Persimmons 1 lb Persian Cucumbers 4 tsp. Za'Atar 4 tsp. Maldon Salt 4 tbsp. Infused cannabis basil oil 4oz. Petite greens or edible flowers Preparation: Follow the prep below for each veggie + Infusion Baby Beets Boil your beets in salt water until fork tender. Remove from heat, strain and place beets in a heat-proof container. Cover with an air tight lid or saran wrap to steam. Allow beets to cool enough to handle and Za’Atar 1 part Sumac (try to find Fresh BC sumac) 1 part Toasted White Sesame Seeds 1...
In the Kitchen: Infused "Green" Curry & Smoothie
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"Green" Curry Ingredients: 3 tbs. green curry paste 2 tbs. Infused coconut oil 1" knob of ginger, minced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tbs. tamari (or soy sauce) 1 tbs. almond butter 3 cans of coconut milk 1 green bell pepper 2 tsp pink Himalayan salt Snap peas Green kale Juice of 1 lime Cilantro Rice noodles Method: 1. Add green curry paste & infused coconut oil into a pot over medium heat. Allow to cook until the curry paste is fragrant. Then add in your minced ginger & garlic, and sautéed for about 30 seconds. 2. Add in coconut milk, almond butter, Tamari, salt, and lime juice, and stir to combine. 3. In a separate pot, bring some lightly...
I can Vape Cannabis?
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There are so many ways to enjoy cannabis, but vaping is one method that is quickly gaining popularity. This quick-acting and relatively discreet way to medicate is generally considered more safe and healthy than smoking. What is vaping cannabis and why is it preferable to smoking? “Vaping” is short for “vaporization” — and commonly refers to a method of cannabis consumption where the user inhales cannabis “vapor” or aerosol. To create this vapor, the active compounds in cannabis are heated at low temperatures. Unlike with smoking cannabis, no combustion or burning takes place at these lower temperatures — so there is no smoke. How do you vape? To vape cannabis you need a vaporizer. These electronic devices...