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10 Types Of Marijuana That’ll Help You Cope With Period Cramps

Maria Loreto
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10 Types Of Marijuana That’ll Help You Cope With Period Cramps

Finding alternate cures for period cramps and related pain is not an easy thing to do. There’s not a lot of information out there and sometimes the pain is so great that drugs aren’t able to manage it, or our bodies develop a tolerance for them. There’s always something. Cannabis, although not as popular as other drugs, is a great option for women who want to find a different way to deal with their menstrual pain efficiently.

Know that there are multiple ways to consume marijuana, you can eat or drink it, rub it into your skin, vape, smoke and much more. Ask the budtenders at your local dispensary which products have the strains listed and then pick how you want to put it into your body.

Need help finding a dispensary? We got you. Just visit our directory.

We’ve come up with this list of 10 different types of marijuana that’ll help you cope with your period symptoms, check them out:

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Strawberry Cough

This strain’s name comes from its strawberry-ish smell and the fact that it can make you want to cough like crazy. It produces a euphoric high that’ll have you smiling and happy in no time. It’s also great  for managing social anxiety and finding balance and focus in times of mental stress.

XJ-13

This type of marijuana is popular because it combines a great and fun high with stress and anxiety management; it also provides an easy and paranoia-free experience, which is great for newbies.

Jillybean

This fun strain will leave you feeling creative and social, perfect for consuming when you’re feeling down and tense.

Lamb’s Bread

While providing a lot of positive introspection, this strain is also popular for helping out with depression and just making you feel better about yourself. We all need that when we’re on our periods, right?

Sweet Tooth

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This strain was awarded the High Times Cannabis Cup in 2001 because of its cool effects that include relieving headaches and stress while providing a fun and euphoric high.

Blackberry

This dutch type of marijuana is popular for the active buzz it induces and how much it relaxes and de-stresses you.

Pineapple

With contrasting tastes of pineapple and diesel, this type of marijuana will have you feeling happy and relaxed in no time. It’s also a great source for stress relief.

Super Skunk

This indica hybrid is very smelly and sweet, and produces a relaxing effect that’s great for managing stress and physical pain.

Herijuana

This strain will cure all physical ailments and will also slow you down when you’re feeling too tense or stressed out. Get ready for the best night of sleep ever.

Permafrost

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This hybrid produces balancing effects in your brain and body, making you focus while giving you a full body high that’s serene and calm.

 

This New Medical Marijuana Act Would Give Hope To Millions Of Patients

Mary Schumacher
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This New Medical Marijuana Act Would Give Hope To Millions Of Patients

The Medical Marijuana Research Act would go in and adjust federal law so that clinical investigations into the plant, its different forms including concentrates, and marijuana infused products like edibles and topicals may happen.

It is a Bill that states its purpose as, “To amend the Controlled Substances Act to make marijuana accessible for use by qualified marijuana researchers for medical purposes, and for other purposes.”

It also reads in Paragraph (4): “NO LIMIT ON NUMBER OF MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUTORS. —Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Attorney General shall not impose or implement any limit on the number of persons eligible to be registered to manufacture or distribute marijuana…”

Representatives Andy Harris, M.D. (R-MD), Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), H. Morgan Griffith (R-VA), and Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) introduced the Act, a.k.a. H.R. 3391. It’s a bold move, but one that reflects the views of the nation.

Clinical investigations into cannabis are of great importance as they help to hone in on which strains, what dosages and what forms ease which ailments. This is especially important when one is dealing with such serious conditions as childhood epilepsy, different forms of cancer or HIV/AIDS.

The medical benefits of cannabis are also present for those who are experiencing a wide range of ailments and discomforts. From menstruation cramps and mood swings to insomnia, Tourette’s to Parkinson’s, autism to anxiety disorder, the list of things to be researched and hopefully healed goes on and on.

However, even though well over half of Americans have voted to legalize medical cannabis, the current regulations and marijuana’s classification as a Schedule I drug keep it from most testing labs. Being a Schedule I drug, in theory, means having no medicinal value, and therein lies the current rub.

Passing this Act would hurry along the process of federal reviews of clinical protocols, give much better access of the plant to scientists and make it a mandate that the FDA review the studies and their relevant science.

NORML, the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, is asking that you please click HERE to contact your Representative and urge him or her to support this important measure. As do we.

7 Foods That You Didn’t Know Naturally Fight Bad Breath

Amy Hansen
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7 Foods That You Didn’t Know Naturally Fight Bad Breath

Sometimes when we realize our breath isn’t the freshest, it’s too late: we’re not in a position to brush our teeth, rinse with mouthwash, or pop a piece of gum. Sometimes, even if only rarely, we need to MacGyver our situation and reach for the nearest food item that can do the job temporarily. (Preferably, you’re in the produce aisle of a grocery store when the realization happens). Here are 7 foods that naturally fight bad breath. Eat up! For everyone’s sake.

Yogurt

Researchers from Tsurumi University found “the levels of volatile sulfide compounds, namely, hydrogen sulfide, decreased in 80% of the volunteers after six weeks. Further, the plaque and gingival indices in the yoghurt-eating volunteers were significantly lower than in the non-yoghurt eating group with bad breath.”

Apples & Lettuce

In their raw form, both of these foods “decreased the concentration of volatiles in breath by 50 percent or more” after eating garlic, compared to the control (water) for the first 30 minutes, according to researchers from the Ohio State University. Plus, apples naturally reduce plaque, which can lead to bad breath.

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Cloves

Chewing on cloves can be just as effective as chewing on a stick of gum. And it will last a lot longer.

Parsley

Did you ever wonder why parsley is often the garnish du jour of certain foods? Especially garlic-laden ones like pasta? It’s because it can temporarily freshen your breath. When you chew on parsley sprigs, the freshening oils are released and your breath becomes magical. Fresh basil, rosemary, and cilantro work, too.

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Lemon 

That strong citrus flavor that makes most people pucker is the same thing that jumpstarts saliva flow, which destroys odor-causing bacteria in the mouth.

Berries

Berries and other fruits high in antioxidants help ward off bacteria that causes bad breath.

Cinnamon

According to a study from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry, “…an essential oil from this spice can kill oral bacteria, including germs responsible for a chemical that imparts the rotten-egg smell to the breath. But one doesn’t have to suck on a cinnamon stick to knock out the offending microbes. Chewing a stick of gum will do.”

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Cocktailing 101: How To Muddle Fruit Like A Pro

Warren Bobrow
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Cocktailing 101: How To Muddle Fruit Like A Pro

Muddling brings out the soft and tender elements of fruit and vegetables by crushing the firmer flesh and revealing the sweet and aromatic inner flavors. Muddling is the hidden secret to blending together flavors without pureeing them, changing their texture. A mint julep is the perfect example of muddling, in this case mint with raw sugar to bring out the flavors instead of pulverizing them.

I like to use wood for my muddling, but high volume bartenders will use a plastic one or one made of stainless steel. Wood is just too difficult to clean on the fly and it cannot be sterilized in the commercial chemicals without deteriorating. You can muddle roasted fruits with syrups and fragile herbs before adding liquor and soda water.  That’s what makes for a wonderfully ‘muddled’ cocktail — you’d muddle for only a few presses so you don’t turn the herbs to chlorophyll, making them unpalatable and ruining your cocktail.

There are several different kinds of muddling tools. I’ll cover the ones I use most often here. The first is similar to a child’s sized baseball bat, although the handle, instead of being carved with curves, is straight up and down. The surface that does the muddling is slightly rounded and is curved on the edges. It’s what I use most often.

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Another common tool is the weighted, flat side of a bartender’s spoon. This can be used to crack ice and to muddle mint in a pinch. I use this tool often as well.

I’ve seen glass muddlers- stay away from these. Weighted stainless steel or sealed wood, it’s up to you really. Just make sure that the tool is comfortable in your hand. You want to have this implement as your old friend. A utensil that is a part of what you do for a living, or with great passion for the craft of cocktails at home.

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A good way to get a feel for muddling is by taking a brown sugar cube and wetting it with ample amounts of Angostura Bitters, then smashing it down with your muddler. You don’t have to use much force; the downward motion is probably going to do a fine job. The same holds true for mint. Do not over muddle your mint. Whatever cocktail you make will have the flavor of vegetal chlorophyll running through it. It will be gross. Don’t do it!

Fruit… I love to muddle fruit. The bright flavors and fresh characteristics of the sweet juicy product just shine through when you muddle fruit, be it freshly picked or even oven roasted. I tend to prefer to roast the fruit first, muddle, add some spearmint, muddle a tad bit more and build your cocktail from this point on. Oranges that have been roasted first seem to resonate to me, as do pineapples and Texas grapefruits. Often times I treat the fruit to a funky variety of sugar, such as Demerara, or Turbanado for a funky and tangy finish. Angostura Bitters add nice depth and when you go to muddle the roasted or grilled fruit- the addition of of the bitters go a long way towards hitting that cocktail sweet spot.

Use very little force and you should be ok. Never over mash mint and always wash your fruit or herbs carefully before adding to any cocktails!

7-Eleven’s Bring Your Own Slurpee Cup Day Is Back And Yay Summer!

Amy Hansen
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7-Eleven’s Bring Your Own Slurpee Cup Day Is Back And Yay Summer!

It’s a right of passage for many. On August 18 and 19, Bring Your Own Cup Day is returning to 7-Eleven. And they mean business. After years of people taking advantage of the word “cup” they now encourage Slurpee fans to bring in oversized containers to give them an entire week’s worth of brain freeze, if that’s their thing.

Buckets, punchbowls, beach cups are all welcome. But the company is asking you nicely to “Please leave trash cans, kitchen sinks and inflatable swimming pools at home, as they are not eligible.”

Regardless of cup size, the cost is $1.50. And according to 7-Eleven, “All cups must be leak-proof, safe, sanitary and fit upright within the 10-inch diameter BYOC display cutout in stores.”

This stunt isn’t just good publicity, it’s a solid social media play. Think of how many Instagram pics are going to clog your feed with jars, buckets and other unlikely vessels overflowing with Slurpee. 7-Eleven is doing everything it can to induce the #BYOCupDay hashtag storm.

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If you need a cup, 7‑Eleven is offering its own collectible that’s shaped like a blender and refillable. Customers can also purchase a special shiny, “selfie-inducing” Chrome Dome Slurpee cup and lid in which the metallic dome top is, what do you know, “perfect for taking funhouse-style reflective photos to share on Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter,”  according to the company.  Let’s all bow down to the original media whore.

BYOC runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Time to give those ice buckets and roasting pans a rinse through the dishwasher.

How To Use Cannabis Roots And Why You’ll Love Them

Maria Loreto
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How To Use Cannabis Roots And Why You’ll Love Them

Like many of the best things in nature, plants have a lot of parts that can be used for a wide variety of things. Cannabis is no exception, with each part of the plant having the ability to be used to our advantage. We all know and love the benefits that the flower offers, but many don’t know all the benefits that the cannabis roots have.

Here are 5 things that the cannabis root has to offer for the health of your body: 

It Can Be Used As Medicine

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While the roots of cannabis have been largely ignored by the research conducted on the marijuana plant, history claims that the root has a lot of medicinal purposes when it comes to pain relief and menstrual cramps. In india, cannabis roots were boiled and utilized to treat pain relief for hemorrhoids and rashes. Research from 2002 claims that these hemp roots can also help women with menstrual cramps or with more serious conditions such as postpartum hemorrhage and in women with retained placentas.

Anti-Cancer Properties

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The cannabis root has been linked to apoptosis, the phenomenon where cells stop growing, and of halting the growth of colon cancer cells in laboratory studies. Cannabis roots also contain pentacyclic triterpene ketones, which are fat soluble molecules that have been connected to apoptosis in other laboratory models.

It Has Lots Of Nutrients

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The roots of the plant contain the precursors of THC and of raw cannabinoid acids, which are anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and anti-nausea. The root also contains trace amounts of choline which benefits our liver, nerve, and brain health.

Can Be Used In Teas 

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If you boil the root, you can brew a powerful tea that will probably be a little bitter. By adding coconut oil or milk, you can create a lighter tasting tea that’ll be more flavorful. Also, the fat in the oil or milk will help the plant release the terpenes that lie dormant within the root. You can also create powders by drying the root and grinding them, which could be added onto foods, drinks or put in capsules.

You Can Use It As A Topical

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Researchers claim that the root is good for treating rashes, inflammation, and abrasions, so you can boil the root or make a powder of it and apply it onto your skin.

Gossip: How ‘Vogue’ Staffers Know If They Have Anna Wintour’s Approval; Howard Stern Ready To Quit?

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Gossip: How ‘Vogue’ Staffers Know If They Have Anna Wintour’s Approval; Howard Stern Ready To Quit?

In honor of the Vogue‘s 125th anniversary, the app debuted digital stickers, including bitmoji-style icons of a coffee cup, a pizza, an iPhone and, most importantly, an animated Post-it with Vogue’s most coveted feedback: “AWOK.”

“No writer/editor/stylist/art director ever forgets their first AWOK, which stands for ‘Anna Wintour OK,’” explained Vogue.com’s fashion news director, Chioma Nnadi, of the insider acronym.

Not-so-great feedback from Wintour, including “Keep Trying,” “No,” or what Nnadi describes as the dreaded “See Me,” may be just as memorable for different reasons.

Howard Stern Admits He’s ‘Burned Out’ Two Months After Illness

In a shocking admission, Howard Stern alluded to the idea that his radio days could soon be over!

The Shock Jock — who had David Letterman on his show Wednesday morning — publicly observed retirement had done plenty of good to the former Late Show host.

“When I look at you, I see a man who looks relaxed and younger than when you were even on TV,” Stern expressed to Letterman. “And I fantasize that if I retire I would have this youthful look. I feel a bit burned out.”

Stern asked Letterman if he feels more “relaxed and refreshed” now that he is no longer hosting The Late Show.

“Here’s the thing — everything was alright until I had a birthday,” Letterman replied, adding that turning 70 in April was when he stopped feeling so “relaxed and refreshed…because at 70, what I’ve learned is that old people drop dead.”

At the end of the segment, Stern strangely asked Letterman not to leave because he wanted to tell him something off the air.

“I’m going to turn off the microphones so I can tell you a proper goodbye personally; and I want to tell you something personal that I don’t want to tell you on air. ”

Love the fresh dirt we bring over daily from Naughty Gossip? Let us know in the comments!

Why This CBD Water Will Be Marijuana’s Most Exciting New Trend

Brendan Bures
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Why This CBD Water Will Be Marijuana’s Most Exciting New Trend

Thanks to developing research and market innovations, the cannabis industry’s newest invention could be its most essential: CBD water. By combining the most foundational nutrient for the human body with the non-psychoactive cannabinoid, CBD-infused water might become a trend within the marketplace.

CBD water allows a safe, approachable way to deliver proper dosages of the cannabinoids to patients with ailments like chronic pain, inflammation, anxiety disorder, and more. Paired with the evergreen wellness movement to drink more water, it removes any stigma from patients using cannabinoid to treats those aforementioned issues. In addition, it’s a healthy tool for athletes—from runners to football players—to hydrate and ease the stress they place on their bodies.

But the process is a lot more complicated than you presume. That’s because CBD doesn’t naturally combine with water molecules so scientists had to devise a new methodology to pair the two. Utilizing CBD crystals that are tasteless, the “nano technology” is able to “go right past your blood brain barrier” and “immediately penetrate into your cells,” as companies like CBD Living Water claims.

These nanoparticles allow CBD particles to reach their maximum potential, according to CBD Naturals, another company who manufactures CBD Water.

“Due to their incredibly small size, nanoparticles ingested in food are fundamentally different and can move throughout the body and through cell structures in advanced ways,” CBD Naturals writes. “Experts on nanotechnology are virtually unanimous that nanoscale materials have the potential for health effects that are uniquely different from the same substances comprised of larger-sized molecules.”

Meanwhile, other brands attempt to provide the most bioavailable water form possible. Canna Nanno Water, for example, aims to emulate the natural hydrologic cycle using water from local sources. As they claim, by mimicking the cycle, their water benefit from nature’s way of “filtering out impurities and replenishing the water supply.”

This technology remains new, but CBD water demonstrates how the booming CBD marketplace has become a hotbed for innovation when it comes to cannabis products. As more research becomes available, and CBD’s benefits reaches wider audiences, keep your eye on CBD water. By providing numerous essential nutrients through hydration and cannabinoids, it could evolve into a new cannabis trend.

4 Fast Ways To Get THC Out Of Your System

Maria Loreto
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4 Fast Ways To Get THC Out Of Your System

Cannabis is a tricky plant to remove from your body. There are a few tricks that can help you speed up the process and rid your body of the remaining THC in the fastest and healthiest way possible, especially if you’re gearing up for a drug test. Unfortunately, doing a full cannabis detox is something that can’t be done from one day to the next. It’s a process where time plays an important part and that also varies depending on how much and how regularly you consume marijuana. Heavy users will likely fail all tests if they’ve not stopped consuming marijuana for at least a week, and that’s only when it comes to the cannabis in their blood stream. The THC could remain in their bodies for at least 90 days, and it’ll be reflected on their urine and hair samples. This is due to the fact that THC stores itself in fat, taking longer to be purged from the body.

Detoxing is also a complicated process that’s defined by each individual’s metabolism, the amount of cannabis they consumed, the potency of the cannabis consumed, their BMI, how regularly they exercise, and their overall level of health and fitness.

With that in mind, here are 4 natural and fast ways to detox:

Detox Drinks

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These drinks are the most popular choice for people who are looking to pass a drug test. Acting as a diuretic and laxative, these drinks will dilute your urine and try to get rid of all the toxins in your body in the fastest way possible. This process is subject to each person’s body, and it may prove successful for some but not for others.

Exercise

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If you have some time to prep before your detox, you can try exercising a couple of weeks in advance, which will burn off the remaining THC in your body. If your drug test is in two days then the best option would be to not exercise since you’ll be burning up fat cells and re releasing them into your bloodstream, just in time for your drug test.

Sauna

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There’s not a lot of evidence that backs up sweating as a good way to get rid of the THC in your body, but saunas are known for helping you get rid of the lingering toxins in your system. If you pair up some sessions in the sauna with a healthy diet and some exercise, it might produce some successful results.

Healthy Eating

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A high fiber diet with a lot of leafy greens might be what you need to cleanse your body before a drug test. Fruits and veggies produce pectin, which keeps your digestive system in top shape. High fiber is possibly the healthiest and best way to get rid of the THC in your body, since most of it is expelled through the toilet. Be sure to have some time before your drug test so you can eat healthy, work out regularly and ace it.

Like Brownies? Like Emojis? Then Try Poop Emoji Brownies

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Like Brownies? Like Emojis? Then Try Poop Emoji Brownies

If you like baking, chances are you’ve seen an instructional video from Rosanna Pansino online. As one of the most popular baking shows on YouTube, Pansino hosts the Nerdy Nummies show. She combines the best of pop culture with tasty treats so cute you almost don’t want to eat them. But she might’ve outdone herself with her most recent concoction. Using a mold from her own baking line, Pansino crafted delectable poop emoji brownies in honor of The Emoji Movie.

Uncanny in their resemblance to the most famous emoji around, these brownies are for those who like their brownies extra fudgy. (Sorry, we couldn’t resist.) The brownies take about 60 minutes to bake and include common baking ingredients you likely already have around your home.

If brownies aren’t your style, Pansino also created an emoji doughnut recipe. The doughnuts allow for a more flexible touch, as you can paint your favorite emoji faces—or the favorites of your friends and families—on the pastry. But c’mon, who doesn’t love a good poop emoji? It’s cute and tasty-looking, exactly like poop itself.Or something like that.

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