Cannabidiol, or CBD, is the second most common cannabinoid found in cannabis. Unlike its euphoric sister, THC (or tetrahydrocannabinol), CBD plays it cool, offering relaxing, non-intoxicating effects that lend themselves to a variety of personal and medicinal uses. Because CBD lacks the stoney side effects typical of high-THC strains, it’s a great choice for patients needing to keep a clear head while treating pain, nausea, headaches, stress, anxiety, muscle spasms, epilepsy, and more. It’s clear that many people have experienced the upsides of CBD, but with so many high-CBD strains hitting the market today, it can be difficult to [...]

Marijuana Packaging: Common Requirements & Good Practices for Cannabis Packaging With the growth of the cannabis industry, the demand for child safety in packaging has risen too. Also, the regulations put in place for cannabis packaging vary from state to state. In other words: measures taken by a dispensary in Denver might not be enough for a concentrate producer in Quebec. If you want to compete in different states, you need to familiarize yourself with those state regulations too. It might seem like a lot of work to go through. Learning the rules, changing your packaging, and worrying about [...]

With the growth of the marijuana industry, and the subsequent regulations that have been come down, the importance of individual efforts to recycle plastics has increased. Single grams that can fit in a small containers are put into 1/8th containers. This leaves the customers with a sour feeling that they are contributing all too much to the plastic waste problem we are facing today!   Regulations have made it so the marijuana packaging is harder to recycle than other containers. This has put strains on companies to ensure that all laws are followed for their packaging. Luckily, there are [...]

What our morning routines include varies from person to person. Some like to work out in the morning, others prefer to catch up on the news, or prepare breakfast. The one thing many of us have in common? A morning cup of coffee. It’s hard to mess with routine! People tend to like routine. Personally, I cherish the auto-timer on my coffee maker, starting that warm, smoky drip of freshly ground Colombian Dark Roast, precisely at 6:45AM, every morning. When did we come into this whole new concept of routines as a way to improve ourselves? New additions regularly [...]

There are various ways to use cannabidiol. For years, CBD oil was the primary option, although edibles were also widely available. Then, brands began getting bolder and more innovative as they saw the market grow. Suddenly, consumers had access to products such as CBD honey, CBD coffee, CBD chocolate, and an array of vape devices. MMA fighters may use CBD oil though many of them enjoy the relatively rapid effects of vaporizing the cannabinoid. Indeed, Nate Diaz did when he famously used a vape pen with CBD during a post-fight press conference in 2016. However, rather than merely trying [...]

To vape or not to vape, is it even a question? Vaping has quickly become one of the most popular methods of cannabis consumption—so much so that the emerging market sees an influx of new CBD vape products each day. With product catalogues being flooded with these products, it’s important that consumers stay informed about CBD vaping so you’re able to find which products are right for your body. Here are a few key things to know about vaping CBD. 1. There Are Plenty of Safe Options By now you’ve seen the news about people being seriously sickened and [...]

“Can CBD help with my anxiety?” is probably a question you’re wondering about even more now, during this strange and unprecedented time we face as a result of pandemic and unrest. At the best of times there is a definite link between ongoing stress and everyday mild anxiety(1)and now, more than ever, it helps to have options in our toolkit to help us better cope with the effects of everyday anxiety and stress. In general, feeling anxious can be an understandable response to many of the stressful events life throws at us. The results of stress can have effects [...]

These days, we often get to hear about the phenomenal therapeutic properties of CBD. Most of these health benefits have now been clinically proven by researchers around the world. As a result, the benefits of using CBD are frequently heard nowadays in the mainstream, too. The well-known mixed martial artist Nate Diaz is probably the most high profile sportsperson till date to openly discuss how CBD helps his health. Following his defeat to Conor McGregor at UFC 202, Diaz hit the headlines by appearing at a press conference hitting a CBD-infused vape pen. Owing to the brutal nature of [...]

Cannabidiol (CBD) shouldn’t show up on a drug test. However, many CBD products contain trace amounts of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), marijuana’s main active ingredient. If enough THC is present, it will show up on a drug test. This means that in rare cases, using CBD might lead to a positive drug test. It all depends on the product’s quality and composition. Read on to learn how to avoid a positive drug test result, what to look for in CBD products, and more. What do you mean certain CBD products might contain THC? Most CBD products aren’t regulated by the Food [...]

If you use cannabis, you’ve probably heard all about it’s two most popular cannabinoids, THC and CBD. But these aren’t the only cannabinoids produced by the plant. You’ll also find minor cannabinoids, like CBN (cannabinol), among others. These medicinal compounds, unique to cannabis alone, can be very different from each other in terms of their effects and medicinal benefits. So, if you want to know how your cannabis will affect you, learning about the different cannabinoids is the first step. So, let’s get to know CBN a little better. What Are the Potential Benefits of CBN (Cannabinol)? CBN is [...]