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What To Know About Easy Marijuana Sublinguals

Terry Hacienda
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What To Know About Easy Marijuana Sublinguals

If you have issues smoking or need some quick help with anxiety – what about a marijuana sublingual strips

Sometimes you want something quick to either chill or reduce some anxiety.  If you can’t or don’t like smoking or drinking alcohol, there is an answer.  Here is what to know about marijuana sublingual strips.  They are a bit of a niche with vaping, gummies and traditional flower (joints, bowls, bongs) being more popular.  But using a sublingual strip or oil is easy, mess free and discreet.

Sublinguals refer to a type of product that is absorbed under the tongue, or sublingually. Pfizer made it mainstream in 2002 when they brought out the Listerine mouthwash strips. The cannabis industry paid attention and now you can sublingual cannabis in oil, tablets, tinctures, and rapidly dissolving strips.  The positive is they are great for a quick hit to relax, chill, manage pain, or anxiety.

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Using a sublingual is easy.  First, swallow before using to avoid the saliva from capturing the product. Swallow quickly after use can wash away the cannabinoids providing a different and likely less effective experience. Instead, after swallowing, you’ll need to hold your sublingual THC product until it dissolves. This can be done in a variety of ways, from letting it sit under the tongue to pressing it into the cheek. Once the product has been absorbed, wait up to ten more minutes before eating or drinking. This will ensure the most optimal experience.

You should start feeling the effects in about 15 – 30 minutes. Because of the way they are absorbed, sublinguals are as fast-acting as vaping or smoking, so it’s important to dose carefully.  The other good thing is there is no smell, so it can be perfect for discreet usage.

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Treating pain with sublingually administered cannabis extracts is preferred by many physicians, as it may be regarded as easier to obtain from the pharmacy, and to consume. Sublingual administration might also have the benefit of a more consistent dosing regimen while avoiding the adverse effects of smoking.

Best Tips For A Spring Marijuana Tolerance Break

Terry Hacienda
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Best Tips For A Spring Marijuana Tolerance Break

 

If you use cannabis for a prolonged period of time, body becomes desensitized to its psychoactive effects. When you constantly put THC in your body, the receptors that bind to it become compromised. Think of it as giving your receptors a chance to recuperate.

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Reducing Consumption

Does reducing consumption over a full stop make a difference? This method certainly will help, but receptors are still being activated on a semi-regular basis. Many marijuana enthusiasts prefer this halfway approach and it works for some. If you consume multiple times a day, limit it to just at the end of the evening. If used as a sleep aid, consider opting for melatonin or other remedies for a few weeks as a replacement.

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How long should it last

Everybody is different, but most programs last 4-6 weeks.  Taking a break for one or two days isn’t going to allow your body to adjust. THC can remain in your system for 30 days. Allowing the cannabinoid to flush through your system will do your body good. Just be careful on the first time you restart.

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Negative side effects

Life a caffeine holiday, you may show symptoms of irritability, moodiness of other signs of withdrawal. This can be

What if it is for medical reasons

This is a bit tricky. If you are use cannabis as medicine, it is smart to consult with the health professional who recommended it for the ailment. If you are currently consuming it as an aid in chemotherapy, PTSD, pain relief or any other serious ailment, it is key to balance the desire to medicate with the desire to lower your tolerance.

The best advice is to stay active. Go for long walks or to the gym. Releasing endorphins may assist in preventing or lessening the negative effects.

If you find this to be a difficult task, it may be a warning sign that you are becoming dependent on the drug. But try to focus on this silver lining: If you take a protracted break from cannabis, you’ll be saving yourself a chunk of change. And who couldn’t use a few extra bucks in the bank account?

What About Experimenting With Marijuana

Terry Hacienda
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What About Experimenting With Marijuana

It is legal to 50%+ of people and people are buzzing about it….so what about experimenting with marijuana

All of Canada and over 50% of the US have access to legal cannabis, and people seem to have changed their opinion about it.  Fox News covers it as a legit business and 85+% of the population think it should be legal.  From Gen Z to Boomers, people are headed to dispensaries to try it out.  So what about experimenting with marijuana?  Will you get addicted the first time?  Is it life changing?

The old myth is marijuana is addictive and a gateway drug. Addiction is more common in alcohol or cocaine. But it’s possible to get hooked on marijuana, also known as cannabis. Studies show about 1 in 10 adults who use marijuana can get addicted.

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Healthwise, marijuana is easier on the body than alcohol.  Used in moderation, marijuana allows you to avoid weight gain, hangovers and body damage.  Alcohol can be rough on the body.  Also, there is zero cases of someone overdosing on marijuana, the worst case is they fall asleep. Gen Z is drifting away from alcohol and heading over to the marijuana camp.

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How you experiment is also a consideration.  If you are passed a joint, a bong, or a vape, you are likely to have a high fairly quickly. As it fades, you can make a decision on whether to continue in the moment or reflect if you would try it again.  One hit doesn’t really make you a consumer or stoner.  If you use an edible, start low and slow, a gummy might relax you, but don’t expect to buzzing like two martinis.  Give it 45 minutes and then see how it goes.

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Why are experiments, are you moving away from alcohol?  Are you feeling stressed? Or just curious?  All are ok reasons, but it good to know why so you can see if it accomplishes your goal.  A study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders found that marijuana reduces symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Researchers found those hoping to reduce stress should use high-CBD/high-THC strains while high-CBD/low-THC varieties best help limit depression.

“Cannabis reduces perceived symptoms of negative affect in the short-term, but continued use may exacerbate baseline symptoms of depression over time,” researchers concluded.

If you have a condition like IBS, anxiety, or another medical condition is helps, it can be life-changing.  Otherwise it could just make you happy and open your mind – and you can decide if it is life-changing.

 

The Best Cocktails For The Spring

Sarah Johns
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The Best Cocktails For The Spring

The flowers are in bloom, the sun is on your face and you are feeling thirsty. Here are recipes to capture spring in a glass.

Spring has finally arrived and it time to turn your face to the sun. Putting away the heavy coats and enjoying the warmer weather with the blooming of trees and flowers are all great traditions. As the season emerges, the increased sunlight exposure can boost serotonin levels in the brain, acting as a natural antidepressant for many. But what about something fun to sip?  Hear the best cocktails for spring!

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Aperol And Blood Orange Spritz

The Aperol Spritz has been the fun drink of brunches, happy hours and those longing for the Riveria or Italian countryside.  Beautiful, tasty and full of fizz, it is the epitome of la dolce vita.  But what about giving it a spring twist by adding Blood Orange.  March/April is the tail end of their season and they should be rich in flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (4 oz.) Prosecco
  • 1/4 cup (2 oz.) Aperol
  • 1/2 cup fresh blood orange juice (about 3 oranges)

Create

  • Stir together Prosecco and Aperol
  • Pour over ice with blood orange juice in a tall glass
  • Garnish if desired

Sweet Tea Julep

Perfect for a brunch and day drinking, the Sweet Tea Julep is intoxicating and uplifting. The extra lemon gives it a hint of tartness.  This makes enough to share or to have a nice long morning.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons lemon
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 mint herbal tea bags
  • 1 ½ cups (12-oz.) bourbon
  • 1 sliced lemon
  • Crushed ice

Create

  • Combine water, lemon juice (more if needed), and sugar in a medium saucepan over high, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved and mixture begins to boil, about 3 minutes
  • Remove from heat. Add mint herbal tea bags. Steep until cooled to room temperature, about 1 hour
  • Strain into a pitcher, and stir in bourbon and lemon slices
  • Serve over crushed ice, and garnish with lemon

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Hibiscus Martini

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons of hibiscus tea or 1-2 hibiscus tea bags
  • 1 cup superfine sugar (not powdered)
  • 2 ounces vodka
  • 1/2 ounce orange-flavored liqueur
  • 1-ounce lime juice (fresh squeezed is best)
  • 3/4 ounce hibiscus syrup
  • Garnish: twisted lime peel, edible orchid, hibiscus, or other flowers

Create

  • Bring 1 cup of water to a boil
  • Add hibiscus tea, steep for 10 minutes
  • Take the teabag out and add 1 cup of superfine (not powdered) sugar
  • Stir until all the sugar dissolves, refrigerate until needed
  • Pour vodka and other ingredients into a mixing glass
  • Add ice and shake vigorously for 7 to 8 seconds
  • Strain into a chilled martini glass
  • Garnish with a hibiscus flower or edible orchid

May these spring cocktails put you in a blooming good mood.

The Best Activities To Maximize Your Weekend

Anthony Washington
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The Best Activities To Maximize Your Weekend

Sometimes you have a week of 5 Mondays and it seems a half of Saturday – here are some tips to make the most of your weekend and be ready for the next round of Mondays

Most people work 5 days then have a weekend – for some it is Saturday/Sunday for others it is more flexible. But what should be flexible is going to your mind and body a break so you can head back to work refreshed and energized. The better you are at relaxing and resting, the better you will be at working. Downtime is essential for increasing attention, boosting mood, unlocking creativity, and solving problems. It’s also necessary for improving learning and memory and restoring mental health at work.

A Stanford study demonstrates that over working has clear limitations, with employees showing a sharp decline in productivity when they clocked in more than 50 hours per week. People in the study who worked more than 70 hours per week managed to get the same amount of work done than people who worked 55 hours per week. Where does all of that time go?

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Studies like these highlight how important is to have time for yourself, where you can reflect, think, rest and do things that bring you pleasure. Downtime can significantly improve mental and physical health and personal relationships. One study, for example, found employees who unplugged and took time off reduced serious health issues like coronary heart disease.

Disconnect from work

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It’s important to remove yourself from work over the weekend, digitally and physically, so that you feel that you had some days off and were able to rest. This is easier said than done, especially if you need to get work done over the weekend. What you can do is make a weekend work schedule that allows you to check emails and make calls without the time you’d spend doing other more pleasant things.

Minimize your chores

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Chores tend to pile up over the week, resulting in weekends where all you manage to do is clean up and fix stuff around your apartment. To avoid this, try scheduling your chores throughout the week, making them a part of your day to day routine and giving you more time to relax over the weekend.  Laundry can be done in small amount rather than a chunk of a Saturday afternoon.

Work out

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Finding the time to exercise is taxing, especially on week days where you have to work and get other things done. Weekends are perfect for clocking in your workouts, giving you tons of time of fit in exercises that feel motivational and much less like chores.

Do something you’re passionate about

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Find time to do something you enjoy, be that drawing, writing, reading, or something else that makes you think and also makes you happy. By doing this activity on the weekend you’ll reap even more benefits because you’ll feel like you’re actually doing something instead of passing the time.

Try to wake up at the same time

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This is kind of hard but it works if you’re the type of person who has a hard time easing yourself back into the week. Inconsistent wake up times over the weekend disturb your circadian rhythms, resulting in you feeling very tired and groggy despite the fact that you slept more than you do regularly. This uncomfortable feeling can also seep into your Mondays and throw the rest of your week off balance.

Use your mornings as your “me time”

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Your mind achieves peak performance two to four hours after you wake up, resulting in really gratifying morning activities where you’ll get to have better workouts and enjoy whatever it is that you’re doing.

Prepare for the week

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By planning some of your work ahead of time, your weeks will be much more productive. You’ll  skip the entire “set up” stage of your Mondays, jumping right into your work and making your week feel much more pleasant and easy going.

Resting during the weekend gives your body and mind a chance to recharge and recover from the stresses of the week. This can help you feel more energized and productive when you return to work on Monday. When you’re tired and overworked, it’s easy to become irritable and short-tempered but fully rested improves your mood and outlook.

What To Know About Chemotherapy And Cannabis

Amy Hansen
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What To Know About Chemotherapy And Cannabis

Nausea, lack of energy, taste, aches – chemotherapy is tough – but medical marijuana can help.

Even the hesitant becomes curious about medical marijuana when dealing with chemotherapy.  Studies have shown medical marijuana in the right dose can help relieve some of the side effects of chemotherapy. Nearly 25% of cancer patients receive chemotherapy during a given year.   And the exhaustion is real and could last months even when the treatments are over.

Data demonstrates you can take cannabis with chemo and radiation, but it is wise to have a conversation with your oncologists as you consider blending it in to your regimen. Cancer is a life-threatening illness which knows no boundaries.  The medical community is now open and researching on how to use the benefits of medical marijuana for healing parts of cancer.  Here is what to know about chemotherapy and cannabis.

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During chemotherapy, cancer patients experience a range of side effects. If you’re on a strong chemo regimen, usually the day after is when you’ll experience the worst symptoms and symptoms range from dizziness to nausea and vomiting. Patients need chemotherapy because it is a powerful treatment that kills the body’s growing cancerous cells, however, these side effects often make it a gruesome experience.

Aside from the fact that cannabis helps to mitigate some of the symptoms associated with chemotherapy, it also plays a supportive role in helping the body fight back cancerous cell growth when they get into chemotherapy and radiation.

One of the earliest side effects of chemotherapy is feeling nauseous, which is a disrupting factor for cancer patients. Many patients undergoing chemo complain of feeling excessively tired, headaches, high body temperatures and so on. By incorporating cannabis with chemotherapy you can significantly reduce the bulk of these side effects.

Like most medications, medical marijuana works over a period of tine with the right dosage. Taking it once doesn’t always provide the greatest benefits immediately.

A key benefit is it helps with a patients appetite, which is important for body maintenance. Patients complain after chemo they couldn’t eat or feel hungry.  With cannabis, often the appetite returns with an increased craving for food and an urge to snack more.

Another side effect of chemotherapy is exhaustion. Coupled with feeling overwhelmed by the process they end up mental and physical challenged to move forward.  A sativa “wakes” the body up and helps through the difficult times. CBD and THC posess properties that can keep patients alert and active throughout the chemo treatment process.

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Another side effect can be insomnia, despite the exhaustion, they struggle to have a decent sleep. Since chemo patients are given steroids beforehand to help with the side effects, the majority also experience insomnia. Combining cannabis can help patients feel well-rested throughout the day, thus making it easier to sleep.

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You may feel exhausted when combining cannabis or any other medication with chemotherapy. It can be an overwhelming experience if it isn’t done right. Here are some pointers to help you derive the best from using cannabis:

  • Always start low and go slow: don’t take so much cannabis at the same time.
  • Always consult your doctor or oncologist if you feel like you need to take more or lessen your dosage
  • Avoid using too many products simultaneously: sometimes, you may not get the best out of cannabis because you are taking too much medicine.
  • Cannabis is very safe when used with a doctor’s guidance.
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Patients are often concerned about the “method of application” of cannabis when they are in chemo: they wonder if they should smoke it, chew it or consume it via other means.  The easiest is through a tincture or oil. Under the tongue and it acts quickly without having to put stress or the lungs and it doesn’t have to be swallowed if there is nausea.  If there is no nausea a gummy or maybe a cannabis beverage can be absorbed, but it may take time.  The last way to consume is either through a vape or smoking.  It is important to discuss this method with your health professional to avoid aggravation of the respiratory system.

Does Kevin Bacon Use Weed

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Does Kevin Bacon Use Weed

He is the ideal rebel for a generation – but does Kevin Bacon use weed?

He is a symbol of rebel – his defining roll in the movie Footloose set a music and rebel tone for a generation. The classic movie is about one teen’s desire to dance changed the mindset of a small town. When it premiered, marijuana was not legal anywhere in North America. The movie was filmed at Payson High School in Utah, and now Bacon is returning for the school’s prom on the 40th anniversary of the premier.  And boy, have things changed.  In 2018, Utah approved and started legal medical marijuana, a first step toward recreational. So now patients in Payson can dance and consume.

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Bacon’s career continued in such diverse vehicles as Frost/Nixon, X-Men: First Class, Crazy Stupid, Love, and I Love Dick Six Degrees.  There is even a fun game/meme of Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon where players try to connect actors or people to others within 6 connections – and the less connections the better.  After all this, does Kevin Bacon use weed and chill?

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Well, the answer is Bacon cuts loose and enjoys the plant. He is very open about it and in fact shared. “Different people react differently to it,” Bacon said. “I’m okay as long as I’m in a super, super safe kind of situation … I need to be like in bed, or something’s on. Like work, never, never, never … otherwise I can get a little paranoid.”

But sometimes, things happen. Kevin Bacon revealed to Seth Meyers he got high on marijuana with co-star Daniel Stern before filming a scene for the 80’s hit Diner. Thinking they had the day off, he and Stern head to a movie theatre to chill and watch a film.  Partially through the movie, he got called to return to the set.  Stern was not need and laughing is head off.

“I was fine. It turned out that the scene was just me walking in the background or something like that. Plus the adrenaline just straightened me right up,” Bacon said.

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Krya Sedgwick, Bacon’s wife,  shared to prep for a role, she got stoned with him. Marijuana is a great material aid, maybe it is one of the reasons the Hollywood couple has been together for 35 years. They starred in numerous movies together including Space Oddity which Sedgwick and Bacon starred.

It is great Bacon has kept up the fight to open people’s minds about new things.

Has Kamala Harris Changed Her Stance On Marijuana Or

Terry Hacienda
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Has Kamala Harris Changed Her Stance On Marijuana Or

After a long history of blocking legal marijuana, VP Harris now seems to be pushing rescheduling, is it for real or is it another campaign promise.

Vice President Kamala Harris made the news about her supporting the need for rescheduling. Marijuana stocks jumped while the industry holds its breath. Harris was speaking at a meeting at the White House with people who received pardons from marijuana-related offices from the President. Joseph Cartagena aka the Rapper Fat Joe and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) were among the crowd.  But has Kamala Harris changed her stance on Marijuana or is this another campaign promise which will take years to follow through.

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As a San Francisco prosecutor, Harris oversaw more than 1,900 cannabis related convictions, higher than her predecessors. When it was a key issue about the state voting for legal marijuana, Harris opted out of the discussion.  It wasn’t until 2020 with the presidential campaign she appeared to change her mind and followed Biden’s lead in promising the cannabis industry a friend in power.  But it would be 3.5 years before any real action took place.

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In 2020, the cannabis economy was just gaining major steam, but now with federal resistance, chaos in New York and California and flower price compression, it is critical something change.  Marijuana isa Schedule 1 drug as ruled by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The classification designates the plant as similar to heroin, LSD. It is seen as a dangerous drug with no medicinal uses. Science, the medical community and cannabis advocates have campaigning for the federal government to either reschedule marijuana to a different category or deschedule it entirely since it has proven medical benefits.  Alcohol is considered a drug but is not scheduled.

President Joe Biden, running for re-election, has again brought marijuana into the picture, even mentioning it in his State of the Union address.  But he said he would work with the industry in 2020, took office in 2021 and finally, tentatively suggested a change in 2023.  Harris hasn’t been given a public role in the conversation until the meeting.

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The Biden/Harris campaign has sought to appeal to young voters which it needs.  But some of whom are dissatisfied with his sluggish policy reforms.  Going into election day with more talk and no real action could be a dangerous path for election.

Maybe Good News for IBS Suffers And Marijuana

Amy Hansen
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Maybe Good News for IBS Suffers And Marijuana

IBS can be miserable and disrupt every day actives….there might be some good marijuana news for suffers.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a miserable diagnose and can be disrupting to every day life.  is a frustrating and isolating illness for many patients. Constipation, diarrhea, gas and bloating are all common symptoms of IBS. While it doesn’t damage your digestive tract or raise your risk for colon cancer, there isn’t a clear cure.  Often, it can be managed through medications, diet and lifestyle changes.  One study estimates that up to 20% of Americans experience IBS, which is considered a chronic disease. Research indicates those with IBS miss three times as many workdays as those without bowel symptoms.

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Data suggests maybe good news for IBS steers and marijuana.  There has been enough research is recently Ohio’s State Medical Board unanimously approved IBS as a qualifying condition for Ohio’s medical marijuana program, making it the 26th ailment on the list.  The clear benefit has helped those in medical marijuana states move toward an easier life.

Cannabinoids reduce production of gastric acid secretion by activating the CB1 receptors. Recent studies have also identified a potential pathophysiologic mechanism for IBS. Activation of the cannabinoid 1 (CB1) and the cannabinoid 2 (CB2) receptors reduce motility, limit secretion, and decrease hypersensitivity in the gut.

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Researchers at Rutgers University suggest in a study marijuana can help ease the suffering of patients with severe IBS symptoms.  They analyzed data of Nationwide Readmissions Database from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, comparing IBS patients who were cannabis users vs. non-cannabis users. Among non-cannabis users, all-cause 30-day readmission rates were 12.7%. In cannabis users, that figures was only 8.1%. The study also found cannabis use correlated with shorter hospital stays and overall lower hospitalization charges.

The study included 6,798 adult IBS patients, 357 of which were identified as cannabis users. The non-cannabis group had a mean age of about 53 years while marijuana users were about 36 years on average. Women were the primary gender in both cannabis users (62%) and non-users (81%)—which is expected, as IBS affects more women than men.

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Currently, there isn’t a cure for IBS, but a report indicated that marijuana could provide future therapeutic potential for patients. Unfortunately, more research needs to be to make it as effective as possible and understand dosage.

Best Tips To Slide Into Someone’s DMs Right

Sarah Johns
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Best Tips To Slide Into Someone’s DMs Right

About 40% of couples meet online – the question is how to do it right and get results

The idea of looking across of a room and your eyes locking is romantic, but it happening less now thanks to your phone. According to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, about 39% of heterosexual couples and 65% of same-sex couples.  Approaching someone on a dating app give you some guidance, you are both there to meet someone at the very least.  But meeting on other general sites can be a bit tougher, so you need the best tips to slide into someone’s DMs right.

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Whether Reddit or Instagram, people go online for a variety of meetings, and while meeting the love of your life sounds great – some people just want to post about the amazing ice cream they just enjoyed.  So finding the right way is key.  And it is best to think of it as fishing, lots of patience and not very many bites on the hook.

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Don’t overthink or overplay the approach

Many people spend more time worrying, or worse, fantasizing about what happens after the send the text. It is easy to live through many scenarios in your mind, but it doesn’t really get you anywhere.  Make the move quickly and keep in respectful and light. Until you know each other and things seems to be moving the same general direction, don’t romanticize it, you will trip yourself up if you two are not in sync with expectations.

Keep your social media profile looking good

Contacting a stranger through DM has a two-part plan for success: your message and your profile. Keep your profile up to date, post things that you’re interested in, and have some nice profile pictures at your disposal. Avoid having TV or movie characters and memes as profile photos, since these make people think you’re a troll. Also, work hard on trying to have a unique voice online. It’s not easy, but it’s worth it.

Get to know them through their profile

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Do your research and message them about something that they like. And whatever you do, avoid sending a DM that just says “you’re hot.” If you’re trying to reach someone on Twitter, reply to one of their tweets with something smart or interesting, maybe a funny gif if you’re that type of person. If you’re DMing on Instagram, avoid commenting creepily on their photos from two years ago. Reply to one of their stories or most recent photos instead.

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Be aware that your odds of success are low

Social media has basically given us carte blanche to thirst over strangers and interact with them, even if we don’t have thousands of followers. If you want your DM to survive the masses and be special, it’s best to be nice about it and avoid pestering people. It’s that simple.

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