2016 Isn’t Killing People. Blame The Opioid Overdose Epidemic
2016 has been voted one of the worst years ever. For many, it was a year of great loss. Some of these losses included beloved cultural icons, like David Bowie, Prince and Carrie Fisher. Looking back on...
View Article10 Health-Focused Weed Products For Your New Year’s Resolutions
Is 2017 your year to get healthy? Cannabis can help. These 10 products contain either hemp or psychoactive cannabis. While the psychoactive products are only available in select locations, perhaps they...
View Article7 US Politicians Who Support Cannabis Legalization
Let’s be honest. Much of the 2016 election coverage has been more than a little negative. So, now is the perfect time to highlight a few of the politicians who have stuck up for cannabis over the past...
View ArticleCTE: Why The Power Of Cannabis Is A Promising Treatment
For many, the idea of using cannabis as a brain-health supplement is a little unnerving. Can a psychoactive substance really help heal the brain? Some researchers and pharmaceutical companies are...
View ArticleNew Grower? Here’s What You Need To Know About F1, F2 & IBL
Anyone searching for seeds may have noticed a few phrases listed next to the genetic information. F1, F2, and IBL are three initialisms that explain quite a lot about the background of the plant. To...
View ArticleFranco Loja: Saying Goodbye To A True Cannabis Hero
Yesterday, the world lost one of its most influential cannabis activists, breeders, and educators. Franco Loja, Strain Hunter and breeder at Green House Seed Company, died on January 2, 2017, at the...
View ArticleDoes Cannabis Help Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea & Vomiting?
Cancer has made the list of qualifying conditions in most medical cannabis states. Yet, cancer patients use the herb to manage the condition in different ways. For some, cannabis is a great pain...
View Article3 Elephant-Themed Strains To Celebrate China Banning The Ivory Trade
Elephants have long been portrayed as wise, strong, and honorable creatures. Yet, thanks to poachers and habitat loss, numbers of these graceful giants are dwindling worldwide. While wildlife...
View ArticleMove Over Viagra: New Study Confirms Cannabis Is An Aphrodisiac
Already, many patients prefer cannabis to prescription pain medications. But, the plant may be closing in on another pharmaceutical market: sexual dysfunction. Originally reported by Business Insider,...
View ArticleThe Artist Behind The “Hollyweed” Sign Speaks Out
It happened in the 1970s and it just happened again. One man and his former wife transformed the world-recognizable Hollywood sign into much-preferred “Hollyweed”. Why? Because it’s funny and awesome....
View ArticlePerkscoin: The Revolutionary New Bitcoin For Cannabis
Tired of paying cash for your bud? You may already know that banking is a major problem for the cannabis industry. Many cannabis businesses are not allowed banking privileges, meaning that they are...
View ArticleCBD: Now Medicine In The UK, Dangerous Drug #1 In USA
Nonpsychoactive cannabidiol (CBD) is shaking things up in the world of drug policy. The emerging CBD market sparked the launch of several distribution startups which supply hemp-based CBD extracts and...
View ArticleFlowerbomb Kush: A Mind-Bending Indica That Promotes Creativity
Flowerbomb Kush is a craft strain with some heavy-hitting potential. This unique indica provides the perfect balance between upbeat, creative mental stimulation and a deeply calming experience for the...
View ArticleRed Dragon: This Powerful Connoisseur Hybrid Is One Ultra Chill Flower
The holiday season just ended, but many are probably wishing they were still on vacation. Red Dragon can help. This connoisseur hybrid features an upfront, euphoric sativa experience, followed by a...
View ArticleDoes Cannabis Help Cystitis, The Painful Bladder Syndrome?
Each year, new research sheds light onto the many therapeutic uses of cannabis. From pain management to sleep aid, the herb seems to be the perfect remedy for a wide variety of ailments. But, how does...
View Article3 Surprising Things You Can Do With Cannabis Fan Leaves
Almost every plant has leaves. So, what’s special about the ones on cannabis? Fan leaves may be the most under-recognized part of the herb. Filled with flavor, resin, and other phytonutrients, cannabis...
View Article5 Ways To Optimize & Evaluate Cannabis Research
A quick search for “cannabis” in PubMed, a public database of medical papers, yields 15,901 published research papers. So, why do people say that there isn’t enough research to prove that cannabis is...
View ArticleYoda OG: A Dank Strain That Knocks Out Pain, It Is
Winding down with a little cannabis after a long day at work may be one of the best feelings ever. Yoda OG is the perfect indica for the job. Heavy and sedative, this strain is all about relaxation and...
View ArticleIsrael Offers Another World First For Medical Cannabis
Israel has made another groundbreaking move in the cannabis space. Ariel University is offering the first ever academic course on medical cannabis. The country has pioneered cannabis research since the...
View ArticleStudies Suggest Cannabis Could Treat The Herpes Virus
There’s a possibility that cannabis may treat yet another surprising condition. It has been known for a while that many cannabis patients use topical application of the herb for skin conditions like...
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