Category Archives: Science & Guidance

Concentrates 101: What You Need to Know

Concentrates 101: Rosin-Concentrates-Solventless-Cannabis-Extracts

Consuming cannabis through concentrates has become increasingly popular as our industry evolves. Many patients find that just a small dab of concentrate can give them instantaneous relief from chronic pain or nausea. When it comes to concentrates, a little can go a long way.

DECARBOXYLATION 101: A Guide to More Effective Medicine

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Why is decarboxylation so important in making edibles? Decarboxylation or “decarbing” your flower or kief is a critical step in producing the most potent medicine. Decarbing your marijuana (yes, it can even happen in your own oven) is the best way to ensure you get the most out of your cannabis. Though it has some […]

5 Reasons to Give CBD to Your Pet

5 Reasons to Give CBD to Your Pet

As the cannabis industry evolves and we realize the healing power of cannabidiol (CBD) on humans, information is also coming to light on its positive impact on animals. CBD is quickly becoming synonymous with wellness as it provides natural relief for many significant ailments – both for humans and their pets – and lays the […]

Singing the Blues: In Praise of the Coolest Berry

Singing the Blues: In Praise of the Coolest Berry and Cannabis

Blueberries are widely hailed as a superfood because they’re jam-packed with antioxidants and other phytonutrients. Antioxidants help combat free radicals, which can damage cell membranes and DNA, and cause physical signs of aging. In fact, the USDA’s Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging ranks blueberries as one of the healthiest foods on the planet. In […]

Micro-dosing Cannabis

Micro-dosing Cannabis

Two questions patients and caregivers ask with increasing frequency are: “What is micro-dosing?” and “Will micro-dosing work for me?” Here’s a quick primer on what you need to know. Quite simply, micro-dosing medical cannabis is the therapeutic practice of taking the lowest dose that will provide relief and healing, but not the full-body and psychoactive […]

8 Tips for Dosing and Enjoying Edibles

8 Tips for Dosing and Enjoying Edibles

An increasing number of medical cannabis patients choose edibles—cannabis-infused products—as their medicine of choice. To meet patient needs, the edible cannabis selection is growing. Medical cannabis is now infused in peanut butter, honey, teas, drinks, candy, cookies and more. While there’s truth in the old song that says, “A spoonful of sugar makes the medicine […]

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