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Can Cannabis Pair Well With A Wine Dinner

Sarah Johns

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May 22, 2024

Can Cannabis Pair Well With A Wine Dinner

In the last 20 years, wine and wine dinners have increased in popularity….does marijuana have a place at the table?

Wine has always been a perfect partner with good food. But in the early 2000, a revolution happened in the wine world. Two Buck Chuck appeared at Trader Joes and all the sudden, wine drinks soared. Buy putting out a $2 wine, it began democratizing wine consumption demographic. It opened the market to consumers who previously avoided wine due to lack of understanding and the cost. Wine became an easy staple to pair with carefully crafted dinners or just burgers and leftovers. But can cannabis pair well with a wine dinner?

Roughly 5 years after the premier of Two Buck Chuck wine, consumers had become accustomed to adding wine into the menu and wine dinners became a thing. Restaurants, private diners and fundraisers quickly grabbed on the trend. Now, they are very common.

About 5 years after the wine dinner craze took off, marijuana began becoming legalized. And while there are cannabis dinners, they are no where near as popular and definitely not as mainstream. So can marijuana hit a high with the grapes?

Of course there is a spot at the table for marijuana and for good reason. Cannabis is known to improve taste responsiveness and enhance the sensory appeal of foods. Savoring the matched flavors of the event is the key, and the plant might help. But moderation of wine and weed is the key. The traditional dinner involves the delicate pairing of wine with each course throughout the party. You can have from 3-4 courses (appetizers, salad, main, dessert) to many more courses. To reap the benefits, you will want to try some of the wine, but a low dose of marijuana can relax you and bring out the flavors and sensations of the evening.

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The key factor is too not overly indulged in marijuana or wine. Combining alcohol and marijuana edibles results in a stronger effect because alcohol dilates the blood vessels in the digestive tract, allowing THC to be absorbed more quickly. This can affect how strong and long-lasting one’s high is, especially when using edibles. An occasional puff of a vape could get you to the right spot, stay focused and relax into the culinary delights.

Be prepared, don’t drive, and moderation are all the keys for a good evening.

The Best Mid Week Cocktails

Anthony Washington

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May 22, 2024

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Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – the days of the week clearly not the weekend – but here are some cocktails to make them fun!

Monday are Mondays, but Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday is the middle of the week which means work, being responsible and getting things done. Laundry, chores, meetings, and going to bed early are all part the routine. Here are the best mid week cocktails which add fun, without the efforts or next mornings.

Rose Kennedy

This perfect mid week drink is tasty, low calorie and has cranberry! Named after the mother of JFK, the Rose Kennedy, has long been popular. It was developed and named at a DC gay bar called Trumpets in the early 90s. This is not to be confused with a Cape Cod.

Calories – 125

Ingredients

1 part vodka
1 part soda water
Splash of cranberry juice
1 Lemon wedge
Ice

Create

Fill a rocks glass with ice
Pour vodka, soda water and add a splash of cranberry juice
Garnish with a lemon wedge

Negroni

Rose Kennedy had a bit of a strained relationship with her most famous daughter-in-law Jackie Kennedy Onassis. Jackie did not drink the famed vodka drink, she preferred the more cosmopolitan Negroni. The air of the cocktail makes mid week a hint more fun.

Calories – 195 calories

Ingredients

1 1/2 ounces gin
1 1/2 ounces Campari
1 1/2 ounces sweet (Italian) vermouth
Ice
Orange peel for garnish

Create

Combine all ingredients into a shaker or mixing glass, add ice, and stir for 30 seconds
Strain into a cocktail glass with ice
Garnish with orange peel

Cuba Libre

While named by an American military man, the drink is seen as a symbol of Cuban nationalism. The cocktail is so popular in Cuba that it’s often referred to simply as ‘Ron con Coca’ (Rum and Coke). It is the perfect drink to add some flavor midweek!

Calories – 196

Ingredients

1 oz rum
3 oz Coke/ Diet Coke/ Caffeine Free Coke
Half a lime
Ice

Create

Pour 1 part rum into glass with ice.
Add 3 parts Coke.
Squeeze the Lime and drop into as garnish.

Ranch Water

Not surprising this cocktail was developed in Texas, home of big ranches. In fact, the King Ranch is the biggest ranch in the US. It is tosses a spicy mix into the week. As you consider the main alcohol, remember tequila is mezcal. The term mezcal refers to spirits made from the agave plant, while tequila refers to a specific type of mezcal that can only be made from blue Weber agave in five Mexican states. Reposado tequila stays in the barrel for a duration of 2 months to a year, depending on the flavor profile a distiller is looking to achieve.

Calories – 131

Ingredients

Ice
A good pour of Tequila, Mezcal, or Repsado
Half or more of a lime
Topo Chico

Create

Fill a tall high ball glass halfway with ice
Add up to 2 oz of tequila
Squeeze juice from at least half of a lime
Top it off with Topo Chico.
Stir and garnish with fresh lime slices

Now you can fun, flavor without the calories and hangovers with the best mid week cocktails.

How To Add Daily Self-Care

Sarah Johns

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May 21, 2024

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Some days are crazy than others, but by folding in some self-care daily, every day can be more positive.

Not everyday can be easy, fun and productive, but with a little effort, it doesn’t have to be a full on miserable 24 hours. Some days are more stressful and difficult, but there are a few things you can do to mitigate it helping both your physical and mental health. Routine is key as it is tough to remind ourselves to think of ourselves. Especially since most find it easier to default and spend time scrolling screens.

As kids, we are taught behavior through repetition. Many educators find children respond well to a routine because research tells us consistent, positive practices can reduce anxiety. Most people fall into some form of pattern, which may not be helpful or healthy. Adding points throughout the day to jar our body into something positive. Here is how to add daily self-care.

Find one thing positive

Every day find at least one thing positive to appreciate. Be it a good cup of coffee, music while in the shower, smiling at people, you will see it will have an almost immediate impact. Mix it up to help your brain register positive feedback throughout the day. It could even be allowing yourself to laugh at one dad joke a day.

Go outside

Fresh air and movement are two things which help the body adjust. Despite the weather, it is lift for the brain. It not only cleans your lungs, it can also boost your mood, lower your heart rate, increase energy levels and even improve digestion. Take a few minutes everyday to talk a short walk, it doesn’t have to be long, around the block, from the back of the parking lot, or from one building to the next. The brace of the air will is good and the exercise will help your body recalibrate.

How Cannabis Can Help You Take Your Meditation Practice To The Next Level — Photo by Lua Valentia via Unsplash

Find a mental happy spot

While meditation is one way to help be calm, it isn’t the only way. Meditation can be practiced whenever you have some quiet and the ability to close your eyes and breathe deeply for a few minutes.

You can also find your happy place in thoughts, reflecting or planning a favorite trip, a certain hobby or spot, making a favorite dish or planning your dream meal. Shower time is the perfect space to do this, setting aside a couple of minutes where you can contemplate life alone with no sound except for the water (or singing if it is your happy place).

Avoid your phone

Despite the many ways a mobile can help your life, it can also be the giver of the bearer of bad news. Emails, calls, etc all causing disruption. Set limits – only look at it for set amount of time in the morning. Instead of scrolling screens with news, play solataire/patience. Find a time of day when you don’t need it, like when you’re focused on something, such as reading, stretching or watching a show. Put your phone down near you or keep it out of sight completely.

Most of all, make sure you and your phone don’t sleep together. Give it a gentle good night at least 20 minutes before you head to sleep.

Will Marijuana Reschedule Usher In the Blockbuster Era

Terry Hacienda

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May 21, 2024

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Will Marijuana Reschedule Usher In the Blockbuster Era

For a small industry, cannabis has a ton of interesting players. But will rescheduling force everyone to become grown ups?

The marijuana industry has been around for thousands of years. In the US and Canada it was big until the 30s, then came Reefer Madness, the it was fairly low key until the 60s. It is a key part of the counterculture era and some players still around from the era see it as more of a cause, something against and the main and pure bliss. The bros who jumped in around 2017 see it more as a vehicle to being rich (or richer). Steve D’Angelo, the self declared Father of the Legal Cannabis industry sees it more as yoga, a positive which “big companies” will ruin. With rescheduling the industry will transform again, but is it moving to the Blockbuster Era?

When home video burst into the scene, it quickly gave birth to thousands of mom and pop stores who sold and rented videos. In every neighborhood one popped up and some areas had mini/local chains. This small stores helped fill and increase consumer demand. Blockbuster entered the market and soon took a commanding presence. Following McDonald’s Ray Kroc‘s expansion philosophy, they grew quickly. At one point they were opening a new store every 24 hours. Due to size, technology and resources, they also quickly shut down the majority of their small competitors.

With rescheduling, Safer Banking and potentially more, bigger players and the mainstream industry will be taking a harder look. The industry is full of mom and pop businesses who are struggling without the resources to grow and compete for customers. Dispensaries have it hard, and yet there are few chains. But a couple of major players coming in – a Total Wine, a Bev Mo, and all the sudden the average consumer, which makes up 90 percent of the market, is picking up a vape, a 6 pack, dinner, detergent and a $15 bottle of wine for dinner. In one stop.

“Looking out twenty years, we expect the current dispensary model to either not exist or evolve substantially. Cannabis will be sold directly to consumers (like wine clubs) and may be accessible in grocery stores, convenience stores, and online. The days of standing in line and waiting to show your ID to an armed guard before entering the waiting room are numbered.” shared Jesse Redmond, Managing Director Water Tower Research.

Another example are beer speciality stores. Even big cities like Chicago, Dallas and Seattle have less than a dozen retailers who specialize in just beer. There are over 100 distinct styles of beer, from light blond ales to creamy stouts. This doesn’t count all the brands. Yet, beer is sold primarily at grocery, convenience and gas retailers. Their entry into the market will be a boon for brands, but troubling for dispensaries.

“Looking out twenty years, we expect the current dispensary model to either not exist or evolve substantially. Cannabis will be sold directly to consumers (like wine clubs) and may be accessible in grocery stores, convenience stores, and online. The days of standing in line and waiting to show your ID to an armed guard before entering the waiting room are numbered.”

In fact, the downfall of Blockbuster were grocery stores. Seeing the success of the video store, food chains began offering videos for rent of purchase, you could pick up dinner, drinks and movie in one location. The majority of the public like how easy it was and Blockbuster joined the mom and pop stores they squashed and eventually closed.

The winner are the big brands who appeal to a large customer base, they will be carried and sold in huge numbers.

Eye Opening Data About Cancer And Cannabis

Amy Hansen

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May 21, 2024

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Eye Opening Data About Cancer And Cannabis

The renowned Fred Hutch Cancer Center just shared good news about cancer and cannabis

The World Health Organization (WHO), The American Medical Association (AMA), Harvard, the Mayo Clinic and more have agreed medical marijuana can help those with cancer. But the respected Fred Hutch Cancer Center recently released a bit of surprising data. It is also a sign the US government should move quicker on mainstreaming cannabis and research to help understand and expand medical benefits.

Named after the baseball player Fred Hutchinson who died of lung cancer at age of 45, his brother founded what is today the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. It is dedicated to the study of heart surgery, cancer, and diseases of the endocrine system. Scientists at Fred Hutch Cancer Center dug into cannabis use among their cancer patients with a recent study.

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The study published in the journal Cancer Causes & Control used the cancer registry for the Pacific Northwest region to identify 1,515 patients who’d been diagnosed from April to December 2020. More than 40% of the patients reported cannabis use after their cancer diagnosis. Research has shown marijuana can be effective in treating nausea and vomiting from cancer chemotherapy. Additionally it can be helpful treatment of neuropathic pain. There is widespread knowledge and many paths for patients to figure out how to use medical marijuana.

The Fred Hutchison researchers discovered most patients used edibles (60.5%) or smoked it (43.8%). The most frequent reason for use cited in the survey were sleep (54.5%); mood, stress, anxiety and depression (44.3%) followed by pain (42.3%).

Patients in chemotherapy often use anti-nausea drugs, but may supplement with cannabis if the drugs prove ineffective. In addition, cannabis is sometimes used as a way to stimulate appetite in patients or to help with insomnia (cancer medications often include steroids which can cause sleeplessness).

Lead author Mimi (Trucmai) Ton, MPH, shared “About half of those who used cannabis after their cancer diagnosis reported using it at least several times per week during cancer treatment,”

Co-author Jaimee Heffner, PhD, director of Fred Hutch’s TReHD(Tobacco-Related Health Disparities research group), stated “The overall prevalence of cannabis use was a little eye opening.”

What is not surprising is the relief and non-addictive qualities which come with medical marijuana done correctly and in right dose.

How To Tell If Your Weed Is Bad

Terry Hacienda

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May 20, 2024

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A myth about cannabis is it is grown in healthy, organic atmospheres – which is frankly not true. Here is how spot bad weed.

Like corn, avocados and watermelons, cannabis is sometimes hard to tell if you got the right one. Peaches, apples, and tomatoes are easy with a squeeze, but other plants are more of challenge. Impurities are pretty common and not all growing habitats are healthy – including indoor. While 50+% of the country has access to legal weed, illicit weed still is a big part of the market, especially in states which don’t allow weed and New York which has over 1,500 unlicensed stories selling who knows what.

Figuring out if your weed is good involves seeing, touching, and smelling your buds to check for contaminants. The more you use, the more you will be able to understand quickly. Here is how to tell if you weed is bad.

marijuana — Photo by Kindel Media via Pexels

Visual Inspection

This can be done using the naked eye or a microscope. If the cannabis flowers are covered with too much shiny, crystalline substance, something could be afoot. During the harvest process, shake out buds and view the drop-off substances. Some impurities might see include grains, crystals, or powders. If you cannot identify some of these substances, it might be good to take a pass.

Inspect by Feeling

Visual is one one or even the first step. Pick up a bud to determine whether or not it crumbles or quickly dries out.

Smell and Taste Inspection

Before lighting up, take a whiff to get a better read. Although this only works if you’re familiar with what it should smells and tastes like. If you catch a hint or taste of chemicals or other unnatural substances, then you may have contaminated buds.

marijuana odor terpenes — Photo by LightFieldStudios/Getty Images

Inspect the Combusted Weed

When lighting rolled-up buds, check if it gives up sparks when inhaled. Also, check what the flame looks like immediately and after the weed is lit. If you hear a crackling sound when you drag on the buds, it is very possible the buds are contaminated.

Also, check the flavor and smell given of the weed; if an abnormal order is detected, stop inhaling.

Inspect The Leftovers

This is the last process. If the previous inspections did not give off any weird results, there’s still a need to observe the ash left behind. A non contaminated bud will leave dark gray ash, which is obviously dry and soft to touch. If you see jet black, hard or greasy ash, then your buds contain one or more contaminants.

Cannabis is often exposed, directly or indirectly, to contaminants. Common culprits include sugar, sand, fertilizer, hairspray, and industrial pesticides or fertilizers.

Sand is one of the natural residues that can slip past the inspection of even the most experienced cannabis connoisseurs. Sand is an unavoidable material in agricultural operations, so there’s a high chance it contaminates the products by accident. Some unscrupulous growers tend to add sand on purpose to their products because it gives the buds a shinier and heavier look. It is always advisable to shake out your buds and sift through the ground ones before packaging.

Usually in large grown operations, fertilizer can put consumers at risk of developing life-threatening ailments if inhaled. Many chemicals are used for credible reasons, such as protecting crops and maximizing growth. However, the consumption of these hazardous chemicals over time can result in diseases such as neurotoxicity and asthma.

Other cannabis Contaminants to watch out for including fungus, mold and talc.

marijuana flower — Photo by Ben Harding/Getty Images

If you ever find yourself with contaminated cannabis buds or products, the severity of contamination determines whether or not you’ll have to dispose of them. Some contaminated buds can be cleansed with the proper materials. However, if you have no time to do this yourself, it’s best to throw them out.

It is always best to purchase from a licensed, legal store as products are more closely inspected and have more oversight to ensure consumer safety.

The main objective of recognizing cannabis bud impurities is to ensure purer and smoother-hitting buds without taking in something harmful. Carefully check through your homegrown and purchased cannabis bids at all times, if not for anything, but stay safe.

Key Things To Know About Synthetic Marijuana

Terry Hacienda

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May 20, 2024

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Key Things To Know About Synthetic Marijuana

As 50%+ of the US has legal weed available, synthetic marijuana is still around. Here is what you need to know about it

Marijuana has become increasing legal in the US, but it has not stopped the use of K-2, or spice. Created to provide similar reactions as weed, it has some significant drawbacks to natural cannabis. Often to be made to look like weed, it is not and the dangers are much higher. Here are the key things to know about synthetic marijuana.

Synthetic Marijuana Claims Third Victim In Illinois — Photo by Jorge Alberto Mendoza Mariscal/Getty Images

What is it?

Synthetic marijuana/fake weed/Spice/K-2 is a blended product. Containing shredded plant material and chemicals made in a lab, manufacturers spray chemicals onto the shredded plant material to make it look like marijuana. In reality, it is a group of manmade chemicals producing a “high” mimicking some of the effects of THC. Natural THC organically binds to the body’s cannabinoids, producing strong effects which can be euphoric and relaxing. Synthetic marijuana tries to do the same, but sometimes binds to the body’s endocannabinoid system in unpredictable ways. particularly since no one really knows what’s in these products.

Why is it dangerous?

Aside from its unpredictability, synthetic marijuana tends to bind more tightly to the body’s endocannabinoid system, creating a stronger relationship that’s harder to shake off. Side effects associated with synthetic weed are dramatic and dire, unlike the ones associated with regular marijuana use. According to the Cleveland Clinic, they include heart attacks, organ failure, seizures, psychosis, stroke, violent behavior, hypertension, and more. Researchers believe synthetic marijuana can make it more likely for people to suffer from psychiatric conditions, among them bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety, and depression. About a quarter (28%) of synthetic cannabinoid users experienced central nervous system depression or coma—when brain and spinal cord functions slow down and impair breathing, heart rate, and cognitive processes.

Men Who Vape Are More Likely To Have This Condition Than Non-Vapers — Photo by Itay Kabalo via Unsplash

Who’s at risk?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people between the ages of 20-30 are more likely to be exposed to synthetic cannabis, with men being more likely than women to try it out. Users tend to have already tried out cannabis or are regular cannabis consumers.

Can Marijuana Give A Break From All The Drama

Amy Hansen

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May 17, 2024

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Can Marijuana Give A Break From All The Drama

It is a summer of political news, students protests, family gathering and just every day drama – can marijuana help with a temporary break?

This summer will be filled with ongoing political news as the presidential election is in the fall. Add oversees wars and campus protests and conversations with some people could be fraught with drama. And summer is the time of family gatherings, birthdays, weddings or a 4th of July picnic, it can be stressful. Can marijuana give a break from all the drama. The answer is heck yes! And you will feel better than overindulging in booze.

While taking a break, breathing, or going for a walk can help, sometimes you get overwhelmed. Avoiding putting yourself in these situations by reducing your news and social media input, putting boundaries around certain people and other healthy habits are import, a quick, easy solution is needed in some situations. Cannabis can provide a temporary relief as it is a proven help against anxiety. To use this tool, there are a few things to know and also not to be over reliant on it as a solution.

Part of the way marijuana chills you out with the active cannabinoid THC. It acts through

The younger generation has taken advantage of consumption methods to have marijuana on-the-go. Vaping is the second, and trends show soon to be first, most popular method of use. Like gummies (the third most popular way to consume), it is easy, discreet and portable for those with an active lifestyle. You can also manage dosing so you are not too high or suddenly have couch lock.

Done right, a high, even a moderate one, can last 2-10 hours. Smoking a joint provides the quickest and most powerful, while a gummy takes 30-45 minutes to kick it, but it is much easier to manage the dosage. Vaping is a way to maintain a steady chill.

One good thing about taking a “time out” and breathing from the drama, it is a better on our mental and physical health.

One recent survey discovered

1 in 5 had lost sleep over politics
20 percent reported feeling fatigued because of political news
29 percent reported losing their temper over politics
One quarter said they felt hateful toward those with opposing political views
More than 20 percent have had political disagreements damage their friendships

However you do it, be mindful of where you are and make sure you don’t let outside forces squash you happiness and enjoyment of each day.

Consumer Spending Validates Marijuana Rescheduling

Terry Hacienda

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May 17, 2024

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Consumer Spending Validates Marijuana Rescheduling

It is a historic move for a country which had prohibition, but consumers are using their wallets to show they support it.

Culture wars have been an American tradition – from the battle over TicTok to the alcohol prohibition in the 1920s. It was said the only thing to come out of the anti-liquor period was it taught good citizens how to break the law. But in general, if the public wants it, the public will have it, legal or not. The perfect is example is the Pornhub ban in Utah and Texas, which has sent VPN sign ups sky high. And consumer spending validates marijuana rescheduling in a major way.

Some politicians and leaders believe in the nanny state option. Those include a few governors lead by Ron DeSantis, Mitch McConnell, and a few other special interest groups. But the Biden’s administration’s decision to reschedule cannabis lines up with public opinion. Over 85% believe it should legal in some form, and more importantly, they are putting their money toward what they want. Leading analyst firm, BDSA, shared the public’s spending habit’s match their thoughts on rescheduling.

Following the tradition, cannabis sales moved higher again this year. Sales on 20 April 2024 sales were $167M, a 33% increase over the previous year. Trends like California sober are going strong and Gen Z continues to move away from alcohol and move toward marijuana vapes and gummies. Lifestyle habits are starting to adjust slightly away from alcohol and more low alcohol drinks, mocktails, and cannabis eat away at the traditional market. Alcohol is much rougher on the body, so many are opting for a semi-healthier option.

It is a benefit for fully recreational states as even Missouri makes significant tax income on cannabis. Most governors are on board with rescheduling at it is not only the public’s will, but it helps the state’s coffers and actually helps in other areas. Even New York State, with over 1,500 non tax paying illicit stores making money, made some income. They have less than 100 licensed dispensaries generating over $175 million.

RELATED: How To Microdose Marijuana

On an interesting sidebar, like holidays, there are some holidays where cannabis use is up. Here are the largest for 2023

420
Green Wednesday
Black Friday
St Patrick’s Day
Veteran’s Day

In comparison, alcohol’s largest days are:

New Year’s Eve
St. Patrick’s Day
July 4th
Day Before Thanksgiving/ Blackout Wednesday/ Drinksgiving
Black Friday

Let’s see how the next 12 months works for the industry, the government and the public.

Naps Done Right Can Make a Huge Difference

Sarah Johns

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May 17, 2024

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Naps Done Right Can Make a Huge Difference

Weekends are made for naps, but done right they can make your week better also!

The body is a machine which needs fuel, maintenance and downtime. Around 30% of people don’t get enough night sleep during the week, which can cause problems during the waking hours. There has been a stigma around napping as being lazy, but often those “judging” are not giving their own body enough time to rest, refocus and beenergized for the challenges of day to day life. Data shows it is good for you and naps done right can make a huge difference.

Everyone is different and bodies need certain things to function, enough rest is one. Healthy sleep is one of the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8, their guide for improving and maintaining health. Naps can reduced fatigue, increased alertness, improve your mood and performance, and help with memory. But there are some guidelines…don’t sleep too long, don’t nap to close to your bedtime, and the following key lessons.

Figure out the right nap for the moment

The National Sleep Foundation shares there are three kinds of naps, each with their own patterns and effects. Planned napping, emergency napping and habitual napping. The first is when people sleep before they get tired, the second is when they nap because they’re exhausted and they have to, and the third is when they make a habit out of daily naps. Find the option that works best for you and you needs.

Naps should be short.

Productive naps are between 10-20 or so minutes. While we think of the more sleep the better, this is a case of a little goes a long way. Studies show a 10 minute nap can make people feel rested and prepared for the rest of their day. In fact, sleeping for over 30 minutes can disrupt in nightly sleeping patterns, which can alter your nights and productivity. Set an alarm for your naps, keeping them to a defined time, especially if you’re napping habitually and are not catching up on missed sleep.

Once awake, start moving

Weekends can be made for lounging around and being lazy. Spend all day in bed or lounging in the couch and end up sleeping on and off. But hese sessions can result in blurry days where the hours fly by and you end up feeling exhausted. It results in having trouble sleeping at night and not being rested. Days like these disrupt your circadian rhythms. Naps work best when they’re planned, with some activity and movement before and after.

Develop a schedule

Going to sleep at the same time every night provides plenty of positive results, helping you maintain a schedule and develop better sleeping habits. It’s the same with naps. “The brain prefers to anticipate something, not react to it. A nap is no different, which is why a scheduled nap always works better over the long haul when compared to a random nap.” This schedule shouldn’t force you to nap everyday, instead, it should help you nap more easily and feel more rested. Hope you can use the tips to make the most out of naps.

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Can Cannabis Pair Well With A Wine Dinner

In the last 20 years, wine and wine dinners have increased in popularity….does marijuana have a place at the table?

The Best Mid Week Cocktails

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – the days of the week clearly not the weekend – but here are some cocktails to make them fun!

Rose Kennedy

Negroni

Cuba Libre

Ranch Water

How To Add Daily Self-Care

Some days are crazy than others, but by folding in some self-care daily, every day can be more positive.

Find one thing positive

Go outside

Find a mental happy spot

Avoid your phone

Will Marijuana Reschedule Usher In the Blockbuster Era

For a small industry, cannabis has a ton of interesting players. But will rescheduling force everyone to become grown ups?

Eye Opening Data About Cancer And Cannabis

The renowned Fred Hutch Cancer Center just shared good news about cancer and cannabis

How To Tell If Your Weed Is Bad

A myth about cannabis is it is grown in healthy, organic atmospheres – which is frankly not true. Here is how spot bad weed.

Key Things To Know About Synthetic Marijuana

As 50%+ of the US has legal weed available, synthetic marijuana is still around. Here is what you need to know about it

What is it?

Why is it dangerous?

Who’s at risk?

Can Marijuana Give A Break From All The Drama

It is a summer of political news, students protests, family gathering and just every day drama – can marijuana help with a temporary break?

Consumer Spending Validates Marijuana Rescheduling

It is a historic move for a country which had prohibition, but consumers are using their wallets to show they support it.

Naps Done Right Can Make a Huge Difference

Weekends are made for naps, but done right they can make your week better also!

Figure out the right nap for the moment

Naps should be short.

Once awake, start moving

Develop a schedule

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