Health and Science

Cannabis in Sports: Unpacking Exemptions for Therapeutic Use

By hdr_strategos / August 14, 2019 / 0 Comments

For most adult Canadians, cannabis has never been easier to access. Meanwhile, our elite athletes must abstain while they are in competition or face aggressive fines or suspension. Canadian MMA fighter, Elias Theodorou, suffers from bilateral neuropathic pain. He feels the pain from his condition in his upper extremities–his hands, wrists, and elbows are all […]

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What Is CBDV (Cannabidivarin) & What Does This Cannabinoid Do?

By hdr_strategos / August 13, 2019 / 0 Comments

CBDV, or cannabidivarin, is one of many molecules derived from cannabis and hemp plants. These molecules, commonly referred to as cannabinoids, are partially responsible for the many effects and therapeutic benefits cannabis has to offer. CBDV is structurally similar to CBD (cannabidiol). Like CBD, CBDV is not intoxicating when isolated, so it won’t cause the […]

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CBD Science Update

By hdr_strategos / August 13, 2019 / 0 Comments

The 29th annual International Cannabinoid Research Society (ICRS) symposium, which convened last month in Bethesda, Maryland, featured new developments in CBD science that have far-reaching implications for many areas of medicine. Over 200 scientists from around the world attended the four-day conference, which included 65 oral presentations and nearly 200 posters covering a wide range […]

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Legalization Is Not Enough!

By hdr_strategos / August 3, 2019 / 0 Comments

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After Legalizing Marijuana, Colorado Saw ‘Significant Decrease’ In Opioid Prescriptions, Study Finds

By hdr_strategos / August 3, 2019 / 0 Comments

Since Colorado legalized recreational marijuana, the amount of opioid prescriptions for pain fell significantly compared to two states where access to cannabis for adult-use is still illegal, a new study finds. While a robust body of research has demonstrated a link between legal access to medical marijuana and lower use of opioids, less is known […]

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Tips for Using CBD to Enhance Your Cannabis High

By hdr_strategos / July 19, 2019 / 0 Comments

When it comes to choosing between a high-THC or a high-CBD cannabis product, it really comes down to your personal needs and preferences. For some, CBD is the preferred cannabinoid; it doesn’t get you high, and it offers certain medicinal benefits like relief of anxiety and inflammation. Others prefer THC, which comes with its own […]

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That Alarming CBD Liver Damage Study Is Bunk–And the Media Should Know Better

By hdr_strategos / July 19, 2019 / 0 Comments

It’s 2019 and we still live in a world where one small study, on mice, with a highly questionable methodology, published in a marginal journal, with major flaws, leads to a clickbait media panic. Recently, you may have seen a Forbes article headlined “Marijuana Study Finds CBD Can Cause Liver Damage” that reported on a […]

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A Visual Guide to Taking the Perfect Dab

By hdr_strategos / July 16, 2019 / 0 Comments

Dabbing is an effective way to consume cannabis and also a great ritual. Similar to cooking a great meal or mixing a refreshing cocktail, the process of preparing and executing the perfect dab can be meditative and provide a moment to decompress. Like a baseball player stepping up to the plate, as dabbing becomes more […]

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Most Addiction Specialists Support Legalizing Medical Marijuana, Study Finds

By hdr_strategos / July 15, 2019 / 0 Comments

People who shop at recreational marijuana dispensaries aren’t just using cannabis to have a good time. In fact, a new study reports that many adult-use customers consume marijuana for the same reasons medical cannabis patients do: to help with pain and sleep. A growing body of research has shown the health benefits of legal medical […]

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7 Factors That Affect Your Cannabis High

By hdr_strategos / July 3, 2019 / 0 Comments

Ask a dozen smokers what their favorite strain is, and you may receive a dozen different answers. Some prefer their high to be mellow, others like it buzzy, some want to feel it in their body, and others yet, in their head. There are a lot of factors that go into personal preferences when it […]

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How to Make Cannabis-Infused Condiments for Your Next BBQ

By hdr_strategos / July 2, 2019 / 0 Comments

Infuse Your Next BBQ Cannabis-infused condiments are an excellent way to elevate your next meal while also giving your fellow diners the discretion to dose themselves. Each of the condiments below are designed to be low dose–8mg of THC per serving or less–but while we used a very controlled method to decarboxylate and then infuse […]

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What Causes Seizures?

By hdr_strategos / July 2, 2019 / 0 Comments

By Dr. David E. Presti On June 25, 2019 A variety of different things may happen as a result of a seizure, depending upon the region of the brain that is affected. There may be sudden changes in sensory perception, such as visual disturbances or the smell of an unusual odor. There may be rapid […]

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