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Blog posts May 2017

Marijuana Expos Are the Bomb: 9 Things You Can Expect to See at An Expo

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Cannabis expositions are eclectic events. There is always a little bit of everything.

For 2017, everything indicates the now hundreds of local, state, regional, and national events will keep a low profile as President Trump’s Washington finds its way.

Some believe Trump will leave mariju…

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Weed Prohibition Around the World: The List of Weed Friendly Countries to Visit

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There’s nothing particularly rational about what countries prohibit weed. Those nations perceived as repressive live up to their reputation. But, the list of nations where marijuana is illegal in every form has a surprising number of countries considered “open” and “progressive.”

Fo…

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Weed Prohibition Around the World: The List of Weed Friendly Countries to Visit

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There’s nothing particularly rational about what countries prohibit weed. Those nations perceived as repressive live up to their reputation. But, the list of nations where marijuana is illegal in every form has a surprising number of countries considered “open” and “progressive.”

Fo…

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6 Tips for Safe Consumption of Cannabis Concentrates You Need to Follow

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Dabs, wax, marbles, melts, and what have you? What are marijuana concentrates? And, why should you care how they’re consumed?

According to Dave Stancliff writing for Times-Standard, “There is an argument for using dabs. The hit is so intense it'll immediately help your condition (especiall…

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Could Cannabis Replace Opiates as A Post-Surgery Recovery Medicine of Choice?

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Cannabis can certainly replace opiates to relieve the pain following surgery. It might do so in the future, but allowing for some cautions, it can do so now.

But, in most situations and jurisdictions, such treatment is not recommended as an authorized protocol. Individual anecdotal reports em…

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How to Curb the Infamous Marijuana Induced Munchies?

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Smoking weed leaves most people vulnerable to the munchies. This shouldn’t surprise you. Marijuana is known to improve hunger in medical patients with appetite problems and to enhance the senses of smell and taste.

A little science first

Weed is a brain teaser. According to Rebecca Ander…

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4 Tips That Will Help You Instantly Determine the Quality of Any Weed Strain

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It may depend on what “quality” means to you. It could mean “cheap” if you’re hurting. It could mean “fragrant” if that’s your thing or “tasty” if that’s your preference. It might have to do with its heritage or place of birth. And, it could mean organic and pesticide-free.

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10 Strains That Are Perfect for First Time Smokers

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Most people don’t wake up in the morning and decide to have their first marijuana smoke. Most of them don’t hook up with a dealer behind the local fast-food place. And, most don’t enter a legitimated weed dispensary on their own.

There’s usually an acquaintance involved, a user who sugg…

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7 Modern World Diseases You Can Treat with Medical Marijuana

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This brave new world is full of big new problems. The natural, political, and man-made environments have created pressures and assaulted the brain and body. So, it’s no surprise that individuals react with difficult to diagnose and treat new health problems.

People have self-medicated for c…

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4 Common Mistakes Rookie Growers Make and How to Avoid Them

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You never know enough about growing weed. People have been growing cannabis for centuries. But, that’s probably part of the problem – too many experts!

You see, this history of advice most depends on anecdotes. That is, this will work for you because it worked for me.

Nonetheless, here…

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6 Unwritten Rules and Habits of Marijuana Smoking You Need to Know

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It’s sort of funny. Smoking marijuana began as a rebellious act, something outside the norm. But, it now has a lot of rules.

Over time, smokers have established a whole system of behaviors, an etiquette, if you will. If you are a new smoker, you may find you’re not following the rules. So, …

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The Bong Water Essentials – How Often Should You Change It?

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Why bother with a bong? Millions of marijuana users prefer the bong to the traditional joint. 420 Magazine says, “The bong is probably the most popular and beloved smoking device in the history of human cannabis use.”

The hookah-like water filtering system originated in Eastern Africa. …

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15 Ways to Make Sure Your Clothes Don’t Reek of Marijuana Smoke

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One of the reasons you select your favorite marijuana strain is the aroma. Like pipe tobacco or prestige cigars, the smell is part of the experience. Trouble is the smell gets in your hair, on your skin, and in your clothes.

Like heavy cigarette smokers, frequent weed smokers also lose their …

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How to Roll a Perfect Joint or blunt

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Personally, I have always depended on the kindness of strangers when it comes to rolling my doobie. But, it would be handy to know how to roll a perfect joint or blunt

It needs to be tight but not too tight. Fat but not too fat. And, easy to light but not too easy. Rolling the perfect joint a…

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Cannabis Tinctures: How to Make and Use Them

Cannabis is not one single product line. Some customers want the benefits of cannabis, but for whatever reason, they do not want to smoke. Others just want an option.

In general, cannabis tinctures are recommended for relieving anxiety disorders, ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), chronic pain,…

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Cannabis and Alzheimer’s Disease: Finding the Most Effective Strains

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Dr. Aloysius Alzheimer, a Bavarian neuro-pathologist, identified a form of dementia distinct from senility (circa 1906).

He identified plaques that disrupt the metabolism that supports nerve cells. The cells stop communicating and die (National Institute on Ageing). Pathologists, then, find t…

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Tips to Store and Prolong Your Cannabis

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High doesn’t come cheap, even Rocky Mountain high. Whether you buy legit or not, cannabis does not come cheap. But, it does have a very long shelf-life if you take care of it.

5 Tips to store and prolong your cannabis

  1. Location: Assuming you’re not inclined to stash your weed in a sock…

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10 Highest CBD Cannabis Strains

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People who want the medical benefits of cannabis without the psychoactive buzz need to shop for the CBD (Cannabidiol) content. CBD is credited with treating alcoholism, antibiotic-resistant infections, arthritis, chronic pain, depression, diabetes, epilepsy, MS, PTSD, and neurological disorders.

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Can You Overdose and Die from Smoking Too Much Cannabis?

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People often wonder if smoking too much cannabis will cause them to overdose and die. It’s natural to worry as many other substances that people use medically and recreationally, have adverse effects. Check our guide here on the low toxicity of cannabis and the likelihood of overdosing on cannab…

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Why Does Smoking Cannabis Give You Red Eyes and How to Prevent It?

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Tattle-tale eyes! Marijuana users often wind up with red eyes. It’s a common side-effect of many strains, and some smokers have more trouble with red eyes than others. It shouldn’t frighten you, and it doesn’t signal bigger problems. But, you may wonder why smoking cannabis gives you red e…

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