4/20 is also National Record Store Day – can there be a better combination?

What is old is new again, records stores are making a comeback. Record Store Day shares a celebration day with cannabis community.  Like 4/20, it involved by a bunch of afficandios lifting up independent retailers and raising awareness and celebrating the multi-...Read more

THC-P is not for beginners – it is for the consumer who is well versed in the journey – and managing a high.

The high holiday of 4/20 is right around the corner and marijuana aficionados are thinking about celebrating. Some will go all out, other will chill and relax. It is a major holiday for dispensaries and a great time to experiment ...Read more

The House seems to be about ready to have speaker chaos again. Will it hurt the cannabis industry like last time? It seems the US House of Representative might be thrown into turmoil again. Last fall, rejection of then House Speaker Kevin McCarthy lead to a bruising fight for a new leader.  The winner of the fight is Rep. Mike Johnson, who is...Read more

Blood donations are down, but the need is up. More people are needed to “open up” – but can you if you consume marijuana?

Every five seconds, at least two hospital residents need blood transfusions, Charles Richard Drew, an African-American surgeon and medical researcher helped create them, developing improved techniques for blood ...Read more

Cannabis and sleep go together like pillows and blankets. Here’s a few things you should keep in mind when using the herb to help you rest. The Fresh Toast – Medications have side effects, so what about something natural. Here are 5 things to keep in mind when using cannabis for sleep

Despite being used as a sleep aid, NyQuil is not one. ...Read more

As Earth Day approaches, is growing cannabis good for the planet – it is a bit of a mixed bag As Earth Day approaches, everyone is evaluating what is good for the planet.  Plastic, deforestation, fake fur, and Temu’s fast fashion are clearly bad for the planet, but others are more nuanced. Ever since Morton Hilbert started the movement, ...Read more

Everyone has heard of weed, marijuana, cannabis and more – but do you know exactly what is THC, what is does and is it in CBD? Marijuana and CBD have become mainstream and popular over the last few years.  And mainstream companies from Constellation to Miracle Grow have become part of the industry. The American Medical Association have back ...Read more

Edibles have become very popular – finding the right one for you is key! With over 50% of the country’s population having access to recreational cannabis, it has gone mainstream.  Over 85% of the population believe it should be legal in some form and now there is a whole movement around California sober.  As access to legal marijuana ...Read more

Laughter can be turn a bad situation around and make you feel a whole lot better.  Here is why marijuana make you laugh. Laughter may not be the best medicine – but it is probably in the top three. Norwegian researchers conducted a 15-year study on the link between sense of humor and mortality among 53,556 women and men in their country. ...Read more

The cannabis industry is a growing industry with people who are passionate about their job

The cannabis industry has had a rough couple of years, but things are looking brighter.  The one constant positive is consumer demand has continuously increased. You know it is good when Missouri has over $1 billion in sales last year. And, despite the...Read more

One in 10 have severe weather anxiety – can CBD help people cope?

Severe weather has been on the rise for the last 10+ years, and for the one in ten who have storm anxiety, it is making things worse. Science has noted events including extreme precipitation, droughts and forest fires have become more frequent. Signs of storm anxiety include ...Read more

Not for the casual user, ice water extraction is when you really need some down, chill time.

Like wine, whiskey, tequila and a few other things, there are casual users and serious, serious users.  A concentrate is for the experienced user who can manage a bit of a ride.  So what is ice water extraction? It is a form of a concentrate which ...Read more

People love THC for the fun – but if you look past it, there are other benefits Marijuana is becoming increasing popular and over 85% believe it should be legal in some form.  Unlike alcohol, cannabis has proven medical benefits. Mentally, people recognize it as a help with PTSD, pain, chemotherapy, and more, but generally people see it as a...Read more

Did researchers stumble onto a way to calm your hot mouth with marijuana????

If you are are seeing more food loaded with heat, you are not wrong. The hot spicy food trend is not just a fad it’s a global culinary movement. There was a collective gasp when the Sriracha supply dropped and suddenly everyone jumped in the game. Campbells began ...Read more

Things are gearing up for the Masters, the PGA and LIV are making nice and cbd is quietly helping golfers – wait – what was the third thing? After a bitter fight, it seems the Saudi backed LIV Golf and the Professional Golf Tournament (PGA) are making nice and everyone seems ready to be polite at the upcoming Masters Tournament. The PGA ...Read more

CBD has promised a ton and delivered some.  Should you kicks start your day with a little in your java?

Every morning, roughly 63% of Americans and 71% of Canadians savor a hot cup of coffee. It is a morning ritual shown in movies, memories and memes. But can it be a vehicle to help improve your mood and general state of mine.  CBD oil, ...Read more

Things change – and things are changing for beer? So what’s up with beer and marijuana?

Beer is universal, it is the 3rd most consumed fluid behind water and tea (surprise – not coffee).  China, the US and Brazil lead the world in consuming beer.  But things are changing again for the popular drink.  So what’s the buzz about beer ...Read more

Weather, work, crazy prices – all causing folks to watch the eclipse online or not at all – here are 8 strains to gently lift your mood into a cosmic state.

The frenzy around a total eclipse has been building. From Krispy Kreme donuts, to special glasses, to the endless playing of Bonnie Tyler’s Total Eclipse of the Heart, people have ...Read more

So days are more challenging than others and your brain goes into overdrive.  They can help, but how quick can a cannabis gummy calm you down.

Even the most upbeat, can do people can get overwhelmed and have rough moments.  But it a surprised earthquake, a flat tire, or just the day going sideways….it can start the mental path of anxiety. ...Read more

Some people get a case of the blues or the blahs.  But blaming anhedonia on cannabis isn’t really based in science. The blues, the blahs, depression, or just feeling sad happens to must people. Relationship issues, bad news, stress and a lack of social outlets emerge over and over in data as major causes of feeling blah. Almost everyone has ...Read more