The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a complex network of receptors, molecules, and enzymes that work together to help maintain cellular balance, or homeostasis, within our bodies. This balance allows cells, organs, and systems to function optimally. Humans and vertebrates all have an endocannabinoid system, and it has evolved within us over time. The discovery of […]
Stoner’s Guide to Hiking High In addition to the benefits of being in a state with legal marijuana, Colorado also boasts some of the best hiking around. Combining the two can make for an increasingly incredible experience, taking you a ‘mile higher’ than the rest. Before you head to the hills, take a moment to […]
Medical Cannabis and Pain The growing movement for cannabis legalization doesn’t just call to people who are primarily recreational users. In fact, across the nation and the world, cannabis is being realized as an effective, promising method for pain management. To fully understand its effectiveness, it is important to first know the types of pain […]
Ins & Outs of Cannabis Legalities in Colorado Colorado has become a mecca for cannabis consumers across the country, and even the world. With all these people coming from all these different places, it is imperative that education regarding the legalities around the cannabis culture be clear so we can continue offering it. Budtenders at […]
Yoga has been a staple of Indian heritage for centuries. But what most do not realize is that in Hindu philosophy, Lord Shiva is the god that is not only the ultimate god of yoga, but also oversees cannabis It is easy to see the connection that cannabis and yoga can bring into the body, […]
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Smoking cannabis to enhance your sex life is not just an anecdotal observation. The widespread legalization of medical cannabis and the increasing acceptance of recreational consumption have contributed to the relaxation of US laws that previously prohibited research into the substance. This is welcome news for those who wish to learn more about its effects. […]
What is a Cannabinoid? Consumers of cannabis, both for recreational and medical purposes, may be curious to know why exactly cannabis works the way it does. Enter the cannabinoids, a class of chemical compounds that occur naturally in the human body (endocannabinoids) and cannabis plants (phytocannabinoids). When phytocannabinoids encounter the endocannabinoid receptors in our central […]