Herbal Bliss 10 Perfect Moments To Smoke Marijuana

Malcolm MacKinnon

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July 3, 2020

Herbal Bliss 10 Perfect Moments To Smoke Marijuana

Whether you want to watch the news without screaming, play with your kids or clean your house, marijuana can enhance any situation, from the mundane to the entertaining.

Choosing to smoke marijuana is great medicine, capable of relieving any number of conditions from insomnia to the side effects of chemotherapy. But it’s also a superb vehicle for attaining personal balance and increasing our overall sense of well-being. Here are ten perfect moments to smoke marijuana.

Take A Bath

If you’re dead tired or your muscles are aching, a hot bath is always inviting. Once you’ve set the scene with scented candles and some relaxing tunes, why not light a joint. Obviously, the hand that’s holding the joint dry needs to remain dry, which will require a bit of coordination when climbing into the water. But once you’ve settled in, you’ll achieve physical and psychological serenity. Better yet, try cannabis-infused Epsom salts, currently on the market. They combine cannabis, skin nourishing oils and therapeutic grade essential oils to enhance deep relaxation and promote healthy joints and skin.

Work Out With Weed

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The gym can be a tiresome experience: the same old machines, the same old routine. What’s the solution? Freshen your exercise by catching a buzz before you sweat. Cannabis gives your metabolism a boost. For runners, it alleviates the tedium of putting one foot in front of the other. For those who opt for exercise machines, which are designed to isolate individual muscle groups, cannabis will allow you to focus more keenly on the contraction of those muscles.

Many yoga enthusiasts swear by cannabis because it marginalizes linear thought and focuses awareness on breathing and proper alignment. By the way, the so-called “runner’s high” is very much akin to the cannabis experience, because exercise activates the endocannabinoid system in the same way toking up does.

Clean Your House

No one’s going to say that cannabis makes housework fun. But, at least, it will make it tolerable. Even if you’ve put it off for weeks, a buzz will lead you back to an orderly existence. Instead of focusing on the mess and the work required to eliminate it, cannabis will place you in a zone of achievement – even actual play! Pay attention to your thought processes. You’ll find that your mind entertains itself as you scrub the bathroom. It will bounce happily from topic to topic and wrap itself around pleasant ideas. You’ll solve problems and find solutions.

Play With Your Kids

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Watch young children play. They talk to their toys and make up stories. They live in a world of imagination. Unfortunately, adults normally don’t. But if you want to play their games and experience the world as they see it, a few puffs may do the trick. Although they prefer to remain anonymous, many stay-at-home moms insist that cannabis enhances their relationships with their kids. It creates joy and silliness, which generates new ways of playing with your kids. It may also imbue you with the same sense of wonder that kids possess.

Go To The Movies

It’s time to give your internet a break and swap your online streaming service for an actual big screen feature. Take a few hours and settle into a big, dark, comfortable movie theater, which is still an outstanding venue for entertainment, especially if cannabis is part of the feature. All of your senses are deprived except for sight and sound. And because cannabis seems to promote empathy, our involvement with the action on-screen is enhanced. (Note: Avoid nonstop action films with plots that involve government conspiracies, like the Jason Bourne films. You’ll be hopelessly lost.)

Dine Out

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Does this really need explaining? Make sure you’re good and hungry, then take a few puffs before going out for an exquisite dinner We promise that the meal will be even exquisite-er. You’ll be awed by every appetizer, soup, salad, entrée and decadent dessert that arrives at your table.

Commune With Nature

So often, we take the natural world for granted. But it’s there, just waiting for us – the beach, the forest, the mountains, the acres of open land with which America is blessed. Re-establishing that connection is essential to adult sanity. Toke up and get outdoors – and take your time. Observe the world’s palette of colors, feel the wind, bask in the sun. Allow your worries and problems to diminish.

Get It On

Frankly, we’re not sure why anyone would have sex without toking up! The evidence may be largely anecdotal, but cannabis users report that their physical stamina is enhanced and that the duration of the act itself increases. Cannabis eases anxiety, allowing one to fully enjoy the experience, whether giving or receiving pleasure.

Prayer And Meditation

According to Rastafarianism: “The herb is the key to the new understanding of the self, universe and God. It is the vehicle to cosmic consciousness.” Cannabis was an integral component of ancient civilizations and religions. As the plant becomes more accepted, the old, dogmatic prohibitions that warn against having anything stand between you and the Creator are falling by the wayside.

Christians who love cannabis are increasingly finding community among likeminded believers. Of course, you don’t have to believe in God to reap the benefits of cannabis-enhanced meditation. Proponents insist that cannabis quiets the mind and allows a profound stillness.

Watch the News (Without Screaming)

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If ever there were a time when a nation needs the relief that cannabis provides, it’s now. Over the past three-and-a-half years, we’ve witnessed a war on immigrants, indictment of the news media, Russia interference, police brutality against Blacks, and now…COVID-19. Time to toke up and watch whatever happens next unfold while remembering that November isn’t too far off!

Why Does Marijuana Make Some People Faint?

Mike Adams

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July 3, 2020

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Why Does Marijuana Make Some People Faint?

While most people can use marijuana without experiencing any issues whatsoever, fainting is a side effect that has been known to happen.

It often comes on unexpectedly.

One second you’re at a party, laughing it up with friends like you’ve done a thousand times before when a joint makes its way into your hands. Nothing out of the ordinary here, except for the fact that by smoking with others, you are about to contract the germs of everyone else in the room, but that’s another story for another time. In this particular scenario, however, you take a hit off the joint, pass it to the left and continue to bask in the conversation going on around you.

But then all of a sudden, things start to get weird.

You might feel at first as if you are going to vomit, and your senses might start going a bit haywire. You might even have some trouble catching your breath, saying something to the person next to you, like “Dang, what was in that weed.” You even consider excusing yourself for a minute to regain your faculties, but before you have any chance to make it to the bathroom, everything goes black. You are told later that you just dropped out completely after taking that hit of weed.

Unfortunately, while most people can use marijuana without experiencing any issues whatsoever, fainting is a side effect that has been known to happen. Some medical experts say these blackout moments can sometimes occur since tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the cannabinoid that produces the herb’s stoned effects, expands the blood vessels, which decreases blood pressure in the body. When this happens, the heart rate increases, and it can cause people to lose consciousness.

Sometimes it’s just the consumption method that was used that is the culprit in these fainting cases. A person might not develop this side effect by smoking a joint or taking a hit off a vaporizer, but then he or she takes a pull from a bong, and they go down.

Smoking marijuana allows the user to feel the effects quicker and the size of the hit can sometimes be a factor. But most of the time fainting happens when a person stands up to smoke weed. So if you have experienced this side effect, it might be a good idea to stay closer to the ground the next time you fire one up.

Although fainting from a hit of weed is not necessarily dangerous, falling and hitting your head is never good.

“Marijuana can cause quite profound lowering of blood pressure, and cause users to faint as not enough blood gets to the brain,” Dr. Andrew Mongomery, a general practitioner, told Vice. “A lesser lowering of blood pressure may lead to a sense of dizziness without actually passing out, [although] the biological mechanisms underlying this are highly complex and incompletely understood.”

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There are a few telltale signs that it’s about to be lights out that are important for a marijuana user to recognize. If after a hit, you start to feel dizzy, experience shortness of breath, break out in a sweat, feel nauseous, get a headache or experience blurred vision, it’s time to find a place to sit down and chill for a minute.

But try not to get too spooked about what is happening, as the bad times will pass as your body adjusts to the THC.

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There is always a chance that a fainting spell from smoking weed could happen once and never come around again. It is also possible that a person who is prone to this reaction could have trouble with it each time they partake. That’s when it might be time to take a trip to the doctor since passing out from blood pressure changes, weed-related or not, could be an indication of a cardiovascular issue.

It is important to point out, though, that preventing yourself from fainting is really just as simple as sitting down when you smoke marijuana.

HBO Partners With Cannabis Companies To Promote TV Series

Maria Loreto

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July 2, 2020

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HBO Partners With Cannabis Companies To Promote TV Series

A new HBO Max animated series will use THC gummies for marketing, available for purchase throughout the month of July.

On Monday, HBO Max announced that they’d be partnering with different cannabis companies to help promote their new animated series, “Close Enough.”

The gummies will contain THC and will be made in partnership with Kanha. These products will be available in select dispensaries throughout California and will also be available via delivery with Eaze. The gummies can be purchased in different flavors, each illustrating a different character of the show and their personalities.

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“It has been so thrilling for my team and I to create a campaign that feels so authentic to Close Enough,” said Peter Sherman, senior vice president of program marketing at HBO Max. “When crafting any campaign, our aim is always to create an experience for the audience that feels genuine and exciting, and this partnership with Kanha hits the nail on the head. We’re so excited about this one and we can’t wait to see how fans react.”

The series, although adult oriented, seems like it doesn’t have a lot to do with weed. It’s co-produced by Cartoon Network, a brand you’d never think would want to be associated with cannabis.

Here’s how HBO Max describes the show:

“From JG Quintel, creator of the Emmy Award-winning Regular Show comes Close Enough, a surreal animated comedy about a married couple, their five-year-old daughter, and their two divorced best friends/roommates all living together on the east side of Los Angeles. They’re navigating that transitional time in your 30s when life is about growing up, but not growing old. It’s about juggling work, kids, and pursuing your dreams, while avoiding time-traveling snails, stripper clowns, and murderous mannequins. Their life may not be ideal but for now, it’s close enough.”

Companies like Netflix have done partnerships with cannabis brands in the past in order to promote movies like “El Camino” and the series “Disjointed” and “Bojack Horseman.” This is a first for HBO, which is likely trying out new ways to market through their new channel, HBO Max, which seems to have been built to compete with Netflix.

7 Reasons Marijuana Is Patriotic

Terry Hacienda

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July 2, 2020

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Hemp was used to create the first two drafts of the Declaration of Independence, as well as the first American flag made by Betsy Ross

Cannabis is as American as apple pie and baseball. From farm lands to Hollywood to Southern back roads, Marijuana is patriotic.

No matter what people think or say about marijuana, it’s hard to deny that the herb has helped shape American culture and history. Don’t believe it? This Fourth of July holiday weekend, we give you 7 reasons marijuana is patriotic af . Happy Hemp Day!

1. Farmers Required To Grow Hemp

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Back before independence, this country relied heavily on cannabis — not the psychoactive drug we smoke today, but industrial hemp.

Regional governments encouraged farmers to grow hemp in the 17th century for the production of rope, sails, clothing and other textile products.

In 1619, the Virginia Assembly passed legislation requiring every farmer in the state to grow hemp.

If citizens did not have paper money, hemp was accepted as legal tender in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Maryland.

2. The Founding Fathers Grew Hemp

George Washington and Thomas Jefferson grew hemp. Washington grew hemp on his plantation in Mount Vernon, Va., and Jefferson on his estate in Monticello, Va. Both Washington and Jefferson wrote often about the glories of the crop. Washington’s diaries indicate that hemp was cultivated at all his five farms.

NOTE: There is no historical evidence to suggest that either founding father smoked the herb. There are plenty of Internet quotes and myths out there, but the fact remains that the hemp grown at the time was not used for intoxicating purposes.

3. The Declaration Of Independence And Hemp

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No, the actual document declaring our independence from Great Britain was NOT printed on hemp paper. The historical document was printed on parchment made of animal skin, which was the common at the time.

However, the first two drafts of the Declaration of Independence were written on hemp paper. The first draft was written on Dutch hemp paper on June 28, 1776. The second draft was written on hemp paper on July 2, 1776.

4. Betsy Ross, The American Flag And Hemp

The first American flag made by Betsy Ross was made from industrial hemp, according to some experts. Of course, there is still a lively debate on whether Ross even made the original flag.

“Many of the very first American flags were made from hemp cloths. So there’s a real tie in to our country’s history and the important rule industrial hemp played in agriculture in our country,” said Rep. Jared Polis, D-Colo.

In 2013, hemp flag was flown over the Capitol for the first time in more than 80 years on July 4. Former DEA Administrator Michele M. Leonhart, an ardent anti-marijuana drug warrior, said the lowest point in her 33-year career at the agency was when she learned they’d flown a hemp flag over the Capitol on July 4.

5. Hemp For Victory!

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In 1942, the U.S. Department of Agriculture produced an informational film called “Hemp for Victory.” The movie, which was seen by most farmers during the height of World War II, extolled the virtues of the industrial hemp crop, detailed its history, showcased its myriad of uses and provided tips and methods for growing it.

The government needed more hemp because of a import shortage. America needed hemp to help the war effort because it was used in ship’s rigging.

In the film, the federal government announced a goal to increase the acreage of the crop from 32,ooo to 50,000 in 1943. Patriotic American farmers responded by growing 375,000 acres of industrial hemp. Farmers who committed to grow industrial hemp received a draft deferment.

6. Hemp Saved A President’s Life

In Jack Herer’s seminal book “The Emperor Wears No Clothes,” he writes: When the young pilot George Bush bailed out of his burning airplane after a battle over the Pacific, little did he know:

Parts of his aircraft engine were lubricated with cannabis hemp seed oil.
100% of his life-saving parachute webbing was made from U.S. grown cannabis hemp.
Virtually all the rigging and ropes of the ship that pulled him in were made of cannabis hemp.
The fire hoses on the ship (as were those in the schools he had attended) were woven from cannabis hemp.
Finally, as young George Bush stood safely on the deck, his shoes’ durable stitching was of cannabis hemp, as it is in all good leather and military shoes to this day.

7. Hemp Saves The Lives Of Those Who Served Our Great Nation

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As we send our young men and women overseas to fight for our national interests, more and more of them are suffering not from bullets, but from post-traumatic stress disorder. An estimated 8,000 veteran commit suicide a year — that’s 22 a day.

In March, a pair of key bills that could expand veterans’ access to medical marijuana passed in a House Committee. One piece of legislation would allow Veteran Affairs doctors to recommend medical marijuana prescriptions in states with legal programs, something doctors are currently prohibited to do. The second bill would direct the VA to conduct a clinical trial in the efficacy of marijuana in treating post-traumatic stress, chronic pain, and other health condition connected to service.

A recent study suggests that access to cannabis was associated with an 11% reduction in the suicide rate of males aged 20 to 29 and a 10% reduction in the suicide rate of men aged 30 to 39. Another study shows deaths from opiate overdoses decreased 25% in those states with legally accessible cannabis.

Can CBD Boost Your Immune System?

Maria Loreto

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July 2, 2020

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If you’re someone who struggles with an autoimmune disease or a hyperactive immune system, CBD could be a helpful option.

There’s nothing like a pandemic to make you think about the value of your health. Ever since the coronavirus appeared and social distancing measures began to be implemented, people have been trying to stay healthy in mind and body.

Many companies have been trying to piggyback on these wellness trends, providing relief for people while also turning a profit. And CBD is big business in this arena. But are its health claims based in fact?

Before trying to understand CBD’s effect on our immune system, it’s important to briefly discuss the system itself. Immune health is a term that refers to the group of cells and organs in our bodies that work together to destroy infections, viruses and all other agents that could pose a threat to people’s bodies. It’s a very important system that keeps us healthy, especially in times of stress. Immune systems are also in charge of monitoring and eliminating cells that aren’t functioning properly. The endocannabinoid system has an influence on most cells in the body, including the ones belonging to your immune system.

Like most things cannabis, the endocannabinoid system is not wholly understood. Data shows that CBD and other properties of cannabis have anti-inflammatory properties, acting as an immunosuppressant and an immunomodulator. These are very technical terms that basically mean that CBD suppresses the functions of your body’s immune system and keeps it active when underperforming.

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If you’re a healthy person, stimulating your immune system isn’t something you should be concerned about. But if you’re someone who struggles with an autoimmune disease or a hyperactive immune system, CBD could provide for a helpful option.

CBD provides very subtle effects, which tend to build over time. The healthier you are, the less likely you’ll notice any changes; the benefits will sneak up on you over time.

When it comes to our immune systems, CBD might help strengthen and regulate. But for now, more research is needed in order to draw definitive conclusions about CBD and whether or not it’s a viable source of treatment.

Can Medical Marijuana Help Treat Clinical Burnout?

Kate-Madonna Hindes

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July 2, 2020

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Can Medical Marijuana Help Treat Clinical Burnout?

The intensity of the global response to the conditions of COVID-19 has prompted a need to address the high levels of burnout experienced by medical professionals.

Beyond the 2.3 million cases of COVID-19 in the US (as of mid-June), and the more than 120,000 coronavirus deaths, there exists an urgent medical situation. The treatment of medical personnel is an additional pandemic element, complicated by the rapid spread of the virus in the population.

Burnout has hit many professionals, but most of all, the medical communities from doctors and nurses, to EMT personnel. Despite all of the pre-planning, there was little contingency planning for the sudden influx of new patients.

Understanding burnout

Patients are being treated during epidemic conditions by professionals who are working behind masks and protective gear. Patients and medical personnel have limited access to their families. Many medical professionals became sick, too; it was the perfect storm for clinical burnout.

Beyond the massive rise of cases, there were several burnout charges. There was a flood of alert information. Medical alert fatigue and the critical need for health professionals to prioritize a high level of both data and respondent care are among the priorities. Dr. Noor Najid el Mehiri, a family physician and the head of the Ministry of Health and Prevention of the UAE, pointed to several challenges.

“The sheer volume of information that is generated and the fact that it is changing very rapidly makes it a challenge for clinicians to digest. We needed to make sure that the processes we put in place, in terms of information management, were practical and efficient for our physicians and nurses,” she mentioned.

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But it’s not just the acceleration of technology that adds stress; there are other administrative challenges often cited as the cause of burnout. The other various factors are all combined in the metaphorical laboratory centrifuge of assessing and delivering quality medical care under a deadline. The intensity of the global response to the conditions of COVID-19 has prompted a need to address the high levels of burnout experienced by medical professionals.

High-levels of suicide in healthcare

A few years before COVID-19 struck the world, one medical expert indicated that more than 1 million Americans lose their doctors or medical professionals annually to suicide. This statistic is due to the psychological pressures brought on by hazing, bullying, sleep deprivation, and workplace pressures. “Suicide is an occupational hazard of our profession,” said Dr. Pamela Wibre, MD, founder of Ideal Medical Care in Eugene, OR.

There is an added dimension to the general health crisis, and the public does not see it. Doctors are patients too, and the treatment of medical professionals for medical reasons is often not discussed as much as the professional health challenge, in the end, suggests is warranted.

The conditions for doctors may be severe but prescribing medical marijuana for doctors still hits many complications. Changes in criminal, administrative, and employment law do not keep up with the demand. The pressures of the COVID-19 response have complicated the issue. In many states, employee drug policies still trump any laws that would otherwise permit the use of medical marijuana, says Brendan Abel, the assistant legal counsel for the Massachusetts Medical Society.

Practicing physicians in every state must maintain their standard of care, or risk exposing themselves to medical malpractice liability and licensing action. “Part of doing that is to be free of impairment, either from legal or illicit substances,” says Mr. Abel

Mr. Abel strongly suggests that any medical professional exploring the treatments needed by medical marijuana should first research the law as administered by both their employers and the states in which they reside and operate, to understand the risks thoroughly. There have been some good case precedents, including some change in the wording of administrative law, that supports the use, and the prescription of medical marijuana. But the rules and regulations vary so much from state to state, that doing your due diligence is essential.

Marijuana Could Be Risky For Your Heart

Brendan Bures

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July 2, 2020

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Research shows marijuana use could cause short-term complications for heart patients, but no long-term damage has been documented.

A new review in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology states that more than two million people with an underlying heart condition use marijuana or have used marijuana in the past year. No known link exists between heart disease and cannabis use, but risks do exist, warn researchers.

Consuming cannabis elicits a calming, sedative sensation throughout a user’s body. This intensity of the experience differs depending on the delivery method used (vaping, edibles, tinctures), what kind of marijuana used (sativa- or indica-dominant), and how much you consumed. Those variables also factor into how cannabis affects your heart, researchers found.

The relationship between smoking cigarettes and cardiovascular disease is well known. But cannabis use could also result in faster heartbeats and rising blood pressures. Smoking marijuana actually raises your risk of heart attack in the first hour following consumption, a 2017 study found. Cannabis use also places you at risk of atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm disorder.

This is why researchers caution not to assume smoking marijuana is any better for you than tobacco.

“When people smoke tobacco, they take frequent, small puffs,” Dr. Muthiah Vaduganathan, one of the study’s co-authors, said. “In contrast, smoking marijuana usually involves large puffs with longer breath holds.”

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Smoking marijuana presents additional complications to heart patients, as cannabinoids can interact with medications in unexpected ways. Researchers found blood thinner levels were raised due to cannabis use and could cause excessive bleeding in patients. Statins were alternatively more effective and caused undesired fluctuations in blood pressure.

Vaduganathan stressed the importance of talking with your doctor about your marijuana use for this reason. “In my clinic, I ask people if they use marijuana, and most are quite open to these discussions,” he said.

You should know, however, that no research associates using cannabis with long-term damage to your heart health. But the short-term complications are why it’s worth having a frank “cannabis conversation” with your doctor if you’re a heart patient that uses marijuana.

Marijuana 101: A Simple Guide To Marijuana Tasting

Mike Adams

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July 2, 2020

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Marijuana 101: A Simple Guide To Marijuana Tasting

Like wine tasting, it’s probable that marijuana will one day be given center stage for customers to enjoy a tasting before making a purchase.

Marijuana has been made legal in a growing number of states for recreational use. This means the days of buying weed in the shadows is on borrowed time. With the newfound freedom of legal cannabis, the industry has managed to cultivate a wide variety of interesting strains. Some are designed to help the user stay focused throughout the day, while others do everything from calm anxiety to quell chronic pain.

Since marijuana is being treated more like alcohol these days, it stands to reason that the scene could soon see an uprising in cannabis tastings. Similar to the swish and spit rituals taking place at wineries and other liquor-slinging establishments, the reach of marijuana will one day be given center stage for customers to hit samples before making a purchase. Cannabis tasting rooms and cafes are already popping up in states across the country, making it logical that more openings won’t be too far behind.

When this happens, it will be crucial for the average cannabis consumer to elevate his or her palate, as to not come off like a complete imbecile when blowing smoke in front of that class of people who refuses to call cannabis “pot” anymore. You know the ones. It is for this reason we have assembled a marijuana-testing guide to help the seemingly one-dimensional stoner cheat his or her way into the kingdom of connoisseurs.

Appearance

The first thing a true cannabis snob looks for is the overall appearance of the bud. These folks get excited when they see the herb is covered in crystals. That excitement spirals into a spastic fit the second they realize the color of the crystals is more yellow than white. Typically, the more yellow, the more THC. But no matter how yellow the crystals, always ask the weed steward when they plan to roll out the really strong stuff.

Aroma

Now that you’ve identified a good-looking bud, the next step is to examine its aroma. Don’t worry. You do not have to be well versed in the art of cannabis selection to represent like a marijuana master. Similar to how it is done in beer and wine tastings, just wave the herb under the nose and take shallow sniffs. The goal is to try and get a feel for its components. You might catch a whiff of citrus, pine or even the business end of a skunk. But, as a rule, if the aroma is pleasing, chances are you will be happy with the next step.

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Flavor

There are a variety of methods in which to capture a rush of optimal flavor. Some say a French inhale is the best method for tasting bud. But the most important aspect of this process to remember is the first hit is when the magic happens. Unless a person has been assigned to pen an elaborate tasting profile on a particular strain, the best advice here is to just take in the smoke, hold it in, and search for the flavors that turned you while testing the aroma. Chances are you will stumble onto something new to tickle the senses. Just make sure the device you are using to sample the bud is clean.

Effect

This is the fun part — the test drive. Just kick back and see how the herb hits you. Does it make you chatty, sleepy, or does it turn you into a cartoon character? It is important to understand how a strain works on you personally. But remember, there are more strains to sample. A good weed testing will consist of around 5-6 strains. You’ll need to try all of them. But be sure to cleanse your palate after every sample. Fruit juice or plain crackers are good for this.

Why Mangoes And Marijuana Are A Match Made In Heaven

Al Olson

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July 1, 2020

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Why Mangoes And Marijuana Are A Match Made In Heaven

Add mangoes and marijuana to the Amazingly Wonderful Food Combo Lexicon. And there is actual science as to why these two work well together.

Peanut butter and jelly. Rice and beans. Bacon and eggs. Some food combinations are just so perfect that you almost can’t say one without the other. But do you know why mangoes and marijuana are a match made in heaven? Add this dynamic deo to the Amazingly Wonderful Food Combo Lexicon. And there is actual science as to why these two are natural epicurean partners for the cannabis connoisseur.

The Effect

Mangoes have chemical strengthen and lengthen the euphoric feelings felt after smoking or vaping marijuana. Eating the tropical fruit 45 minutes or so before a cannabis session will allow the THC to absorb into your body quicker and the high will stay with you longer. For some, the intoxicating feeling will be slightly more intense.

Most cannabis enthusiasts say that the combination of mangoes and marijuana creates a mellow, sedate sensation.

The Science

Is it psychosomatic or merely the placebo effect? Nope. Mangoes are packed with myrcene, a terpene that interacts with THC. Here is how Steep Hill Labs explains the effect:

Myrcene is known to be anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, and used in the treatment of spasms. It is also used to treat insomnia, and pain. It also has some very special properties, including lowering the resistance across the blood to brain barrier, allowing itself and many other chemicals to cross the barrier easier and more quickly. In the case of cannabinoids, like THC, it allows it to take effect more quickly. More uniquely still, myrcene has been shown to increase the maximum saturation level of the CB1 receptor, allowing for a greater maximum psychoactive effect. For most people, the consumption of a fresh mango, 45 minutes before inhaling cannabis, will result in a faster onset of psycho activity and greater intensity.

By the way, myrcene can also be found in hops, bay leaves, eucalyptus and lemongrass.

Terpenes are essential oils that provide the fragrance in foods and herbs. When you take a whiff of basil, for example, what you are smelling is the terpenes. Cannabis strains also have unique terpenes that provide the aroma. Some strains smell lemony (limonene) or spicy (caryophyllene) or floral (linalool).

By the way, mangoes are also rich in Vitamin A and Vitamin C. So grab a mango and give your cannabis a kick!

Try This Recipe

Here is a tasty mango salsa (courtesy of the National Mango Board):

Mango Salsa

Ingredients

2 large mangos, diced
1 jalapeno, finely diced
1/3 cup red onion, finely diced
1 small handful cilantro, finely chopped
1 lime, juiced

Instructions

Combine all ingredients, mix, and serve.
Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3-5 days.

3 New Guidelines Beauty Stores Now Have To Follow

Maria Loreto

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July 1, 2020

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3 New Guidelines Beauty Stores Now Have To Follow

For one, you can say goodbye to makeup sample stations. You’ll just have to buy that lipstick without trying it on first.

Like most brick and mortar stores, beauty retailers are beginning to reopen. These places, which used to have make-up artists and product samples for customers to try out, will now look much different in some key aspects. Following CDC regulations and coronavirus safety measures, beauty stores will now have to limit contact between employees and guests, while ensuring that their spaces stay as safe and controlled as possible.

Nylon magazine spoke with different large companies, from Bath and Body Works to Sephora, on how these places will adapt to a post-coronavirus world. Here are some of the most important changes you should be on the look out for:

There will be more cleaning measures

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Bath & Body Works explained that store hours and staffing have been modified in order to give employees extra time to clean and sanitize stores and products. They also explained that employees would be cleaning the credit card machine and checkout areas between customers, meaning that it might take a longer time to purchase products.

Stores will ask you to comply with social distancing guidelines and, depending on your state, might also ask you to wear a mask.

No more tester products

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While there might be some stores with testers, the majority of retailers will remove them as a way of protecting customers. Testers might be featured for looking only, or in containers for single use, which might actually be a good thing; long before the existence of COVID-19, make-up testers were hubs for germs and viruses. How many times have you tried on a lipgloss or lipstick that a hundred other people sampled, too? Gross.

Curbside pickup and online sales are here to stay

Curbside pickup and online sales will continue to act as one of the main sources of businesses for all kinds of people. Those who still don’t feel ready to go back to a store or who stumble upon one that is too crowded will likely use this option during the coming months.

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Whether you want to watch the news without screaming, play with your kids or clean your house, marijuana can enhance any situation, from the mundane to the entertaining.

Take A Bath

Work Out With Weed

Clean Your House

Play With Your Kids

Go To The Movies

Dine Out

Commune With Nature

Get It On

Prayer And Meditation

Watch the News (Without Screaming)

While most people can use marijuana without experiencing any issues whatsoever, fainting is a side effect that has been known to happen.

A new HBO Max animated series will use THC gummies for marketing, available for purchase throughout the month of July.

Hemp was used to create the first two drafts of the Declaration of Independence, as well as the first American flag made by Betsy Ross

1. Farmers Required To Grow Hemp

2. The Founding Fathers Grew Hemp

3. The Declaration Of Independence And Hemp

4. Betsy Ross, The American Flag And Hemp

5. Hemp For Victory!

6. Hemp Saved A President’s Life

7. Hemp Saves The Lives Of Those Who Served Our Great Nation

If you’re someone who struggles with an autoimmune disease or a hyperactive immune system, CBD could be a helpful option.

The intensity of the global response to the conditions of COVID-19 has prompted a need to address the high levels of burnout experienced by medical professionals.

Understanding burnout

High-levels of suicide in healthcare

Research shows marijuana use could cause short-term complications for heart patients, but no long-term damage has been documented.

Like wine tasting, it’s probable that marijuana will one day be given center stage for customers to enjoy a tasting before making a purchase.

Appearance

Aroma

Flavor

Effect

Add mangoes and marijuana to the Amazingly Wonderful Food Combo Lexicon. And there is actual science as to why these two work well together.

The Effect

The Science

Try This Recipe

Mango Salsa

For one, you can say goodbye to makeup sample stations. You’ll just have to buy that lipstick without trying it on first.

There will be more cleaning measures

No more tester products

Curbside pickup and online sales are here to stay

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