What’s the Evidence for Using Cannabis to Reduce Pain?

In recent years the demand for medical cannabis has grown exponentially, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. Currently, 36 states as well as Washington D.C. and the U.S. territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands have medical cannabis programs in place. One of the biggest reasons people seek out medical cannabis […]

How Does Cannabis Affect Your Hormones

Hot flashes. Feeling stressed out. Gaining weight. Anxiety. Insomnia. If you’ve got any of these medical conditions, you may be searching for ways to support your body naturally. But you may not know where to start. The first question to ask is, “How does cannabis affect hormones?” Many health concerns that Florida residents face as […]

What Are Topicals and How Can You Use Them?

With the market for different cannabis products only expanding, it’s easy to see why this range has extended to topicals. They’re a great way to consume cannabis and benefit from its therapeutic qualities in focused areas of the body. Topical users don’t have to smoke a spliff, take an edible, or even get high.    […]

How Do You Know Which Cannabis Is Good Just by Looking?

If you’re new to buying cannabis, a lack of experience can make things a bit awkward. You don’t want to walk into a dispensary without knowing at least something about what you’re looking for, but there’s a lot of information out there. How can you tell good cannabis from the bad? It’s hard to know […]

Sativa or Indica – What Do They Mean?

If you’re new to the world of medical marijuana, you might be feeling a little overwhelmed. There is a vast array of strains out there, and there’s a whole set of brand new terms you might not have heard of before. If you’ve used medical marijuana, you’ve likely come across the terms “Sativa,” “Indica,” or […]

Poke and Twist: How to Roll the Perfect Joint

When most people think about cannabis, they think about joints. A joint is the classic way to use cannabis, after all.  As iconic as the joint is, it can also seem intimidating — if you’ve gone through the trouble of rolling a joint, the risk of it falling apart and wasting your flower is worrying. […]

Could Marijuana Help You Work Out Better?

Is there a connection between marijuana and exercise? It might seem like an odd thought to have, but if you’ve ever tried any intense physical activity while using cannabis (or spoken to a few friends who have), you may have noticed a trend.  At least one survey, conducted by researchers at the University of Colorado-Boulder, […]

Why Do People Buy Pre-Rolled Joints, and Are They Worth It?

While numerous new medical cannabis products have hit dispensaries in recent years, smoking is still one of the most popular methods of use. While joints have been around for years, until recently, you typically had to roll your own. Not anymore. Pre-rolled joints are a relatively new product, providing cannabis smokers with a more convenient […]

10 Health Benefits of Cannabis You Didn’t Know

For centuries, from the Middle East to ancient Greece and Rome, people have used cannabis. For both medicine and recreation, cannabis use is well-documented.  You may have heard of marijuana being used to help chemotherapy patients gain an appetite and avoid depression. Today, there are even several cannabis-based pharmaceuticals approved for use by the U.S. […]