Category: Welness
What is a cannabinoid? A cannabinoid is a specific type of plant-based substance found in the Cannabis Sativa plant. This complex plant has over 400 known substances. Among these natural substances, 66 distinct cannabinoids have been discovered so far. The two most prevalent and well-known cannabinoids are delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and Cannabidiol (CBD). THC is known as the cannabinoid that […]
Anytime you call a dispensary, the first question you may hear will most likely be, “Recreational or Medical”. For those of you that long to say the latter, this guide may be for you. Today, we shall help walk you through the steps needed to obtain your Colorado Medical Card. Documents First and foremost, you […]
We’re living in heady times. Cannabis products are rapidly advancing. Connoisseur-level appreciation for them is flourishing. But look around you and you’ll still see people unknowingly wasting their precious time and hard-earned money, throwing perfectly good cannabis terpenes to the wind. Don’t make the mistake of sullying divine pot flavors with cheap plastic bags and […]
Soft drink titan Coca-Cola is “closely watching” the market for drinks infused with cannabidiol, or CBD, the chemical in marijuana believed to relieve pain and anxiety. Noting the space for cannabidiol-based drinks is “evolving quickly,” the company stressed that the ingredient doesn’t produce the high that comes from another cannabis-derived chemical known as THC. […]
As the legalization of medical marijuana becomes more common worldwide, medical cannabis is being prescribed by doctors and caretakers to help treat cancer-related side effects—either from the cancer itself or from treatments like chemotherapy. Countless scientific studies have shown that medical cannabis offers palliative care benefits, including appetite stimulation, pain relief and more. But early […]
Standing Akimbo offers small batch and properly cured in-house flower. We love our Sativa & Sativa-Hybrid buds, but this week we’re highlighting our favorite Indica and Indica-Dominant strains. How many of these medical cannabis strains have you tried? GG This hard-hitting indica is Akimbo’s Gorilla Glue, sometimes referred to as Original Glue. It’s a cross […]
Legalized pot is an idea Americans are warming up to ― almost two-thirds, 64 percent, approve of it, according to a Gallup poll from last October. But while pot smokers are typically portrayed as young hipsters, oldsters may actually be the fastest growing weed-using demographic, many marijuana industry insiders tell HuffPost. Turns out, all those […]
A recent study called “The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids” by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine offers an extensive look into the therapeutic effects of marijuana on several conditions. As one of the most widespread and common issues in the United States, chronic pain is the number one cause of long-term disability. […]
The pace of cannabis research continues to escalate as we’ve hit midway through 2018. Perhaps unsurprisingly, cannabidiol (CBD) continues to be a hot topic in medicine. Here are five medical research studies from the last quarter that made particularly important strides. Studies at a Glance: CBD Treats Brain Changes Caused by Regular Cannabis Use Transdermal […]
Less is More? Here’s What You Should Know About Microdosing Cannabis. By and large, cannabis users are frenzied over high THC potencies and achieving a big buzz. And while there is a time and a place for adequate cannabis consumption, imagine the possibility of receiving all the health benefits associated with cannabinoids without an overwhelming […]