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Marijuana And Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer has been in the news – can marijuana help?

About 13 out of 100 men are struck with prostate cancer over the course of their life. More than 95 out of 100 (more than 95%) will survive their cancer for 1 year or more. more than 85 out of 100 (more than 85%) will survive their cancer for 5 years or more. Almost 80 out of 100 (almost 80%) will survive their cancer for 10 years or more. Science and data have made clear marijuana has some medical benefits. More research needs to be done, but cannabis has been used as medicine for a 1,000 years.

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Studies of the chemicals (or cannabinoids) found in the marijuana plant suggest certain cannabinoids can be helpful in treating nausea and vomiting from cancer chemotherapy,  as well as in treating neuropathic pain (pain caused by damaged nerves). The U.S Food and Drug Administrationexternal. (FDA) has approved two specific drugs (dronabinol [name brands Marinol and Syndros] and nabilone [name brand Cesamet]) that are synthetic (man-made) forms of specific cannabinoids for use in cancer patients with chemotherapy-associated nausea and vomiting.

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Cannabis may help treat prostate cancer. Some studies have looked at the effect of chemicals in cannabis, on prostate cancer cells. There are two main cannabinoids that have been investigated – THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol). The studies found that cannabinoids may stop prostate cancer cells from growing and dividing, cause prostate cancer cells to die, and stop prostate cancer cells from invading other tissues and spreading. But these studies have only looked at prostate cancer cells grown in laboratories or in mice.  To understand

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Another study demonstrated that cannabidiol is a viable therapy to treat prostate cancer cells, in combination with silencing of RBBP6. This suggests that cannabidiol rather cannabis sativa extract may play an important role in reducing cancer progression.

More research need to be done to find the best path cannabis can help in the treatment of prostate cancer.  Meanwhile, be aware of the early warning sign including trouble urinating or decreased force of stream, blood in the urine or semen, bone pain, unexpected weight loss, and unexplained fevers. If you consistently notice any of these symptoms, you should see your doctor as soon as possible.

A Doctor Weighs In On Marijuana In The Bedroom

Marijuana can have some medical benefits.  Dr. Green weigh’s in about one in the bedroom

Science and data have made clear marijuana has some medical benefits. More research needs to be done, but cannabis has been used as medicine for a 1,000 years.  One area still being explored is in the bedroom. the most common sexual disorder in men younger than 40 years, with 30-70% of males in the United States affected to some degree at one time or another.  A doctor weights in on marijuana in the bedroom and how it may help.

All of us in the sexual healthcare profession are asked about premature ejaculation, its causes and treatments. It is an embarrassing topic for many men to address and therefore is not often discussed among friends. Those of us in healthcare are open to discussions, but we have not had major improvements in our treatments for many years. 

Premature ejaculation may be underreported, but estimates of those who are affected range up to 30 percent. Basically, this means that men experience an ejaculation within a minute of penetration, ejaculate prior to penetration or they are unable to delay ejaculation some or all of the time. 

Most commonly, I have seen this in men early in their sexual experience or with anxiety, intermittent sexual experiences or erectile dysfunction. There are other less common causes, however.  

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As a urologist, I have taught men and partners the “squeeze technique” to delay orgasm. This is done by squeezing behind the head of the penis during foreplay to decrease sensation and reset the orgasmic pattern over time. This requires time, work and, if another is involved, a committed partner. 

We have also used local anesthetics (which can have a side effect of being less pleasurable to the partner), condoms to decrease sensation, and antidepressants (which can also have a side effect of a decreased libido).

So a question remains: Will consuming cannabis help delay orgasm? 

This is a very intriguing question with very little reported data. A landline telephone study of the ages 16-64 was done at La Trobe in Australia in 2009 and reported in The Journal of Sexual Medicine. The findings were very interesting. There were 126 people using cannabis daily. It was found that in this group men were four times more likely to have difficulties reaching orgasm, but also were 3 times more likely to have premature ejaculation. These results certainly make it difficult to decide if cannabis will improve a romp in bed.  

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One of the weaknesses of the study has to do with the fact that only landlines were used. Could this be a different population than what we would see in cell phone users? So the jury is still out as to whether or not a specialist in sexual medicine should recommend or discourage cannabis for ejaculatory issues in men. 

My advice is that if premature ejaculation is due to anxiety and the patient is already an occasional smoker, a low dose of cannabis which can alleviate anxiety may help the situation. A higher dose may have the effect of causing impotency or difficulty in reaching an orgasm. 

All of this is very user-dependent and may require trial and error which can be very satisfying or very frustrating for one or two people.  Hopefully our doctor’s take on cannabis to last longer in bed if helpful.

Damp January, Dry January or California Sober

New Year, new you, extra weight, exhaustion from the holidays – all reasons to maybe make a temporary change in January – but what is right for you?

The holiday season is fun and full of indulgences, but it can leave you feeling a little wrecked in at the start of a fresh new year.  January is the time of year when you make a fresh start and set goals to improve yourself.  Get fit, lose weight, do more, focus – all great goals, but only 9% of people follow through on their new year resolutions.  As people share their intentions, about 15% of people start Dry January, but it is the right or the practical solution?  Trying to figure out Damp January, Dry January or California Sober depends on your goals.

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Ask what are you trying to accomplish?  Giving your liver a break, taking a general tolerance vacation from intoxicants?  Perhaps you want to shed the extra holiday weight. The average weight gain during this time period is anywhere from 0.8 pounds to just under 2 pounds. Or maybe you just want to clear your head. Here is a guideline to help you make a decision.

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Damp January

Damp January is an initiative where people choose to reduce their alcohol and/or marijuana consumption during the month of January. It allows a more flexible approach, focusing on reducing intake rather than complete abstinence. Considering there is a 3 day weekend in the middle of the month, it can make keeping the goal a bit easier.

if you’re following Damp January, it means that you should be drinking in moderation, with a more mindful approach.  Weight loss is a bit harder and you have should plan your consumption and set limits on amounts.

California Sober

California Sober is an initiative where people stop drinking and drugs other than marijuana. And they partake of marijuana in moderation.  This is a more flexible approach and many people use vapes and gummies instead of alcohol at social events.  Done correctly, this also can used to assist in weight loss.

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Dry January

Dry January is the OG of all three and it means stopping everything cold for 31 days.  This is the least flexible approach, although slipping once or twice doesn’t mean you should give up. This is the best program for weight loss and giving your body a break. This is a tolerance break for both alcohol and marijuana users who have a high frequency of use.

Damp January, Dry January or California Sober can all help you mind and body.

Make This Quick Marijuana Raspberry Shrub

Looking for something different to delight the mouth and relax the brain?  Here is how to make this quick marijuana raspberry shrub.  It is a great way to relax and enjoy. a good trip. Less harsh than alcohol and refreshing to you system, this is a nice mid week or Sunday break. And raspberries are among the most popular berries in the world. They are consumed as fresh fruits and used in a variety of treats from sauces to baked goods.

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The popularity of non-alcoholic beverages is always growing, as cola and artificial juices wane in influence, healthy, fresh, and unique beverages begin their ascent into our hearts and refrigerators. If you’re looking for something fun to serve to guests who don’t drink this, consider the shrub. This quick marijuana raspberry shrub dates back centuries, and provides a use to fruit that is on its way to rotting, preventing waste and satisfying your sweet tooth and thirst at the same time.

Photo by Danielle Guercio
Photo by Danielle Guercio

Quick Raspberry Shrub

  • 1 cup ripe raspberries
  • 1 cup Demerara sugar
  • 1 oz alcohol cannabis tincture*
  • Juice of a lemon
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
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Photo by Danielle Guercio

Muddle raspberries with sugar in a jar. Allow to sit for at least 15 minutes, during which time the sugar will dissolve.

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Photo by Danielle Guercio

Strain seeds and solids. Add apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and tincture. Pour 2 oz of juice mixture into a glass with ice.

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Photo by Danielle Guercio

Top with seltzer and garnish with a lemon peel.

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Photo by Danielle Guercio

*Cannabis Tincture:

Decarboxylate an eighth of finely ground cannabis by heating in an oven safe and well sealed container for 20 minutes at 225 degrees. Put cannabis and high proof spirit (like 151 rum) into a jar or vacuum sealed bag and place in a water bath at just under boiling for 1-3 hours. Strain into dropper bottle and dispense 1-5mL as a dose or use in recipes.

This drink is gorgeous, natural, and so easy to prepare. The longer you allow the mixture to sit in the fridge, the more flavor it will develop. Up to a month should be no big deal in a well-sealed jar. Catering to your non-alcoholic friends (or just your taste for finery sans intoxication) makes every gathering more special. The continuous foisting of booze as an equivalent to fun concept is is taking its toll, since cannabis and fruit are relatively harmless compared to the 88-thousand alcohol related deaths per year. It seems like alcohol has no chill, but you can.

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Does Jimmy Kimmel Use Weed

Jimmy Kimmel has a way of making it into the news as a regular basis.  Popular, funny and an understanding of the public. But does he consume?

The news is full of the feud with Aaron Rodgers, where it seems Kimmel has the upper hand.  Since he started in high school on radio, Jimmy Kimmel has been outspoken in comedy, his personal life and his beliefs.  It seems the public is still a a huge fan. In the late night wars, Kimmel is winning in the ratings over Colbert, especially in key demographics of males 25-45.

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Kimmel started his career during high school working in radio. He hosted a Sunday night interview show on UNLV‘s college station, KUNV.. In 1989, Kimmel landed his first paying job as morning drive co-host of The Me and Him Show at in Seattle, Washington.  He eventually switched to writing comedy and made his TV premier on Comedy Central. n January 2003, Kimmel permanently left The Man Show to host his own late-night talk show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!,

Jimmy Kimmel is marijuana friendly, including doing a bit with Seth Rogen on the who is top 4 people to share a toke. During a  Rolling Stone interview, he lit up and proceeded to get fully relaxed. This was after Kimmel asked interviewer Jonah Weiner, “If we smoke weed right now, is that on the record?”  So Jimmy consumes and knows his way around a joint and a preroll. It seems on the alcohol front, Johnnie Walker King George V is among his favorite.

Kimmel was a bit fuller until losing 28 pounds.  You wonder if he use cannabis as a help for weight loss.  In October of 2023 he proclaims October 20, which is Snoop Dogg’s birthday and the midpoint to stoner holiday 4/20 a new holiday.  He declared it “Doggsfather Day” after his good friend Snoop Dogg.

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He also did a great job making weed approachable with a bit around EMJAY.

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Kimmel seems like a great guy, has been open about the health issues of his child and seems to stick up for the little guy. Being in the public like he is, he has to deal with jerks at times, but it seems he focuses on making people laugh.

Governor DeSantis Wants It Both Ways On Marijuana

When it comes to marijuana legalization – Governor DeSantis wants it both ways – His Way – and convincing the majority of people who are pro legalization to support him on his way

Ron DeSantis is hoping for a better year. 2023 started strong with positive approval rates, a presidential campaign and Florida doing his bidding. But things got messy and by the end of the year, things had taken an ugly turn. He is losing in both national and statewide polls, the presidential campaign trail has only released scandals and messes, and Floridians are losing interest in him as he begs for more taxpayer money to keep up his feud with Disney and others.  So once again he is turning for help with something popular.  Governor Desantis wants it both ways on marijuana.

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During his 2018 campaign he dismissed recreational marijuana because his high school classmates who used weed didn’t turn out as well as him. Sheldon Addison, the Las Vegas billionaire was a major backer.  Adelson, along with the private prison lobby, helped fund anti-marijuana efforts across the country, including in Florida.

When he ran for Governor, DeSantis cozied up with the marijuana lobby, where one of the leaders were Panhandle Congressman Matt Gaetz. Despite his distaste of marijuana and his constantly blocking recreational, he did easy their campaign checks and sign in medical marijuana.  But the law DeSantis signed to start the Florida medical marijuana industry became a foundation for income for donors and a nightmare for patients. DeSantis ensured only a handful of companies could sell marijuana through a regulatory system he once likened to a “cartel”.

Governor DeSantis Wants It Both Ways On Marijuana
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Now, when he is running around the country in private planes his campaign struggles to afford, the people of Florida are pushing for recreational cannabis. On the campaign trail part of his stump speech is he is working for the people.  But when it comes to weed what he says and does is two different things. UNF Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL), found that 67% of those surveyed said that they would vote for a state constitutional amendment to legalize the possession and regulated sales of small amounts of marijuana for personal use by adults. Only 28% said that they would vote against such a ballot measure.  But he is allowing his Attorney General to put up as many roadblocks as possible without having to play the bad guy.

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DeSantis always positions himself as the savor of Florida as he feels he knows best.  While is comments on the messed up system in California has merits, he is flat out wrong on Colorado.  The states system has reduced the black market, there is a decrease in youth use and cities haven’t suddenly become crime filled due to legal weed.

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Last marijuana election, 71% of the population wanted a free and open medical marijuana systems.  The Governor feels they were confused. This year’s election will see if Florida voters have faith in DeSantis to continue to run a nanny state and allow him to decide about  marijuana and other benefits for citizens. There is little chance of him being elected as president and the public seeing if follows thought on his promise hands-off approach like prior administrations from both parties.  But the people of Florida will experience first hand.

Best Boozy Drinks For When You Are Snow Bound

Zoom and conference calls have ruined snow days….but here are a few recipes for a boozy hot drink to lift your spirits

As kids, nothing was better than school being closed for weather.  Snow days gave you the time to sleep in, goof, play outside and have fun.  As adults, there was a hint of thrill when there was as snow, you might front load stuff in the morning and then have a leisurely afternoon with a hearty meal and some good spirits.

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But Zoom and conference calls have changed snow days. Still, it seems like a snow day is a little permission to relax and goof off during the work week.  And here are the best boozy drinks for when you are snow bound.

clear glass mug with yellow liquid

Ski Lift

This twist on a classic is the perfect companion inside and out on a snow day!

Ingredients

  • One pack of hot chocolate
  • Hot Milk
  • One shot of Schnapps or Frangelico
  • Whipped Cream
  • Coconut flakes

Create

Heat the milk and mix with the hot chocolate packet then stir in the spirits.  Add whipped cream and sprinkling with coconuts (like snow flakes) and drink up!

Classic Hot Toddy

Perfect for after playing outside or shoveling snow.  Best to drink in front of a fire or watching the cold weather from inside someplace warm.

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Ingredients

  • 2 fluid ounces boiling water
  • 1-2 ounces whiskey
  • 1 teaspoon honey

  • 2 whole cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick (or a sprinkle of cinnamon)
  • A lemon slice

Create

Pour boiling water, whiskey, and honey into a cup. Add cloves, cinnamon, and lemon slice. Let mixture stand for 5 minutes so flavors can mingle, then sprinkle with a pinch of nutmeg before serving.

Hot Butter Rum

The perfect drink to shake off the chill and thinking of a warm, tropical vacation.  The perfect cocktail mixing the current weather and the hope of an island getaway.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1 pinch ground allspice
  • 1 dash vanilla extract
  • 2 ounces rum (light rum is preferred)
  • 1 cup boiling water

CREATE

Place butter, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and vanilla extract in the bottom of an Irish coffee glass. Pour in rum and hot water. Stir.

The first slight of snow flakes, kick back and make one of these creations and let your body relax.

Can Marijuana Help Treat Symptoms Of Irritable Bowel Disease

Roughly up to 15% of the population suffers with it. Women are effected more than men – both both genders suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can interfere with someone’s ability to enjoy family meals and get-togethers with friends. It can affect their ability to be the parent or partner that one would like to be, or to fulfill commitments. This can lead to feelings of guilt and self-blame, as well as stress.  Roughly 15% of the population is struck by IBS with more women than men dealing symptoms. Can marijuana help treat symptoms of Irritable Bowel disease, well, data gives hope!

A study looking into the effects of marijuana on irritable bowel disease (IBD) has revealed some good news, patients who took marijuana experienced fewer symptoms of IBD than those who didn’t.

IBD encapsulates two conditions: Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. About three million adults are diagnosed in the US, with symptoms ranging from mild to severe.

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The study was published in the Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology and examined patients with IBD and their history with marijuana. Researchers conducted an anonymous survey on patients with IBD who were over the age of 18 and made medical marijuana purchases on dispensaries in New York or Minnesota.

Survey questions ranged from the patients’ IBD symptoms to their medical marijuana habits, including their purchase history and adverse side effects.

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The results were mostly positive, with the majority of IBD cases ranging from mild to moderate, with the median frequency of medical marijuana use being about once a week. Most patients preferred to vape marijuana, mainly with high amounts of THC.

The study concluded medical marijuana users experienced decreased IBD symptoms and fewer visits to the emergency room. Medical marijuana appeared to have a positive impact on patients’ lives, lessening their everyday IBD symptoms.

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In terms of side effects, the majority of respondents reported feeling euphoric (75.4%) after using marijuana, with only a small minority feeling negative effects such as drowsiness (4.2%), dry mouth/eyes (3.4%), and anxiety, depression, and paranoia (3.4%).

More studies are needed to paint a clearer picture of marijuana’s effect on IBD. For now, it appears like there’s an existing connection, showing marijuana can have a positive impact on patients struggling with IBD.

According to the CDC, IBD is a generalized GI tract condition; it can target any part of the digestive system, from the mouth to the intestines. The fact medical marijuana can have a positive impact is good news, and should be studied further.

A Guide To Your First Marijuana Dab

Not for the newbie, dabbing is for the experience user.

Like tequila – there are beginners and experience drinkers….each having their own journey.  In the cannabis world you have people who microdose gummies and those who want a deeper, stronger experience by dabbing. Dabbing is thought to produce a greater high than smoking marijuana. Compared to other marijuana consumption methods, dabbing delivers one of the quickest highs. It also tends to produce a stronger high, since the THC is more concentrated.  Here is a guide to your first marijuana dab.

Educate Yourself

Dabbing is not anything like smoking a joint. It requires a whole new set of tools. The cannabis is in completely different form. The psychoactive effect is exponentially more intense. And the intoxication will last longer.

Essentially, a dab is a small dose of highly concentrated cannabis that is heated on a hot surface and then inhaled. Focus on the word “concentrate” — and fully grasp the meaning. Cannabis concentrates are exactly what they sound like: Take the herb and extract all the THC out of it as you can. The extreme amount of THC in the concentrate means you will need very little (just a dab) to achieve the psychoactive effect.

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Dabs are concentrated doses — typically about the size of a Tic-Tac breath mint — of marijuana.  Dabs are manufactured by extracting THC, most commonly by using a solvent such as butane. The end product is a potent oil often referred to as wax, honey, shatter, budder, crumble or butane hash oil (BHO).

Typical marijuana bud contains roughly 15 to 25 percent THC; concentrates typically range between 65 to 85 percent THC, depending on the type and quality of the product.

Find A Dab Buddy

Dabbing alone is not advised the first few times you try it. Find a friend who is willing to experiment with you — or at least be your chaperone as you do it yourself. Ideally, you will know someone who not only has tried it, but can bring along his or her own dab kit — the set of tools one needs to dab correctly.

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Why a dab buddy? Just as a precaution in case you feel faint or paranoid. Other possible side effects include a rapid heartbeat and hallucinations. If you feel any of these symptoms, hydrate, lay down and close your eyes.

Remember, you can’t suffer a fatal overdose from cannabis — including dabbing. But you can harm yourself if you should fall down. Your dad buddy is there for insurance just in case the situation becomes uncomfortable.

This Is The Right Temperature For The Perfect Marijuana Dab
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What You Need

The technology of dabbing is changing quickly, with more and more ancillary products promising more effectiveness, greater ease or lower cost. But, essentially, if you are going to dab on a regular basis, you will need to purchase some new tools:

  • The concentrate: Whether it is wax, honey, shatter, budder, crumble or BHO, this is the THC-rich product. It is highly recommended you purchase the concentrate from a licensed, tested retailer. There is a lot of black market wax out there is full of residual contaminants from processing. The raw material needs to be high quality — which does not mean high in THC, it means well made. Start small. A small dose looks no larger than a crumb. If you need more, go for a second dab. But it’s better to be cautious when it comes to dosage.
  • Dabber: The dabber looks like a small poker. Typically, the dabber is made of metal or glass or ceramic and is used to apply the concentrate to the nail. With the dabber, take the small amount of the concentrate and keep it on the tip of the dabber.
  • Dab rig: Dab rigs, also known as oil rigs, are basically glass water pipes (bongs) used for vaporizing extracts, oils, and concentrates. Like bongs found at head shops, there are sorts of sizes, shapes and colors. You will use the rig to inhale the fumes after lighting the nail.
  • Nail: The nail fits inside the gauge of your rig (or water pipe). Most experts swear by the nails made of high-quality titanium, but there are also ceramic nails and quartz nails. Glass nails are out there, but are a bit tricky.
  • A dome (or carb cap): There are some “domeless nails” on the market, do not require a carb cap, but most standard nails need a dome to trap the vapor. Essentially, all the dome does is limit the amount of air flow inside the rig, allowing for the vapor to be inhaled rather than vanish in thin air.
  • A torch: Have you ever used a crème brulee torch? Well, if you have then you will be able to use a dab torch. A butane cigar lighter or something like is simply not powerful enough for a dab. The torch is used to heat the nail to extreme temperatures. The goal is a red-hot nail in a short amount of time.
  • Butane: You’ll need butane to refill the torch.

Step-By-Step

  1. Sit Down: Dabbing is best sitting down. Get comfortable on a couch or chair. Have all the tools arranged in front of you.
  2. Heat Nail: Turn on the butane torch. Once you have properly adjusted the flame, heat the nail until it begins turning a medium shade or red.
  3. Dome It: Once the nail is red-hot, turn off the torch — the last thing you need is to accidentally start a fire. Turning off the torch is important. Now the nail is ready, place the carb cap or dome over the nail.
  4. turn off your torch and place the glass dome over the nail. It’s recommended to let titanium nails cool for about 10 seconds and quartz nails about 45 seconds so the surface temperature isn’t too hot.
  5. Apply Dab: After the nail is domed or covered, count to 1o to let the nail cool just a little. Put the dabber in your dominant hand and touch the dabber on the hot nail. You will see white vapor (it looks like smoke, but it’s really vapor) collecting inside the dome. Slowly inhale. Rotate the tip of the dabber on the nail until the concentrate is gone.
  6. Exhale: Stay seated for a few minutes. Drink a glass of water. Enjoy the experience. And thank your dab buddy,

 

The Best Day Drinking Guide With Recipes

Sometimes day drinking just feels right. Football games, brunch with friends, a sun day, apré skiing. Here hte best day drinking guide with recipes to enjoy the day. The biggest rule is drinking enough water, it’s important to be eating throughout the day, an empty stomach can cause problems. Aside from those two, moderate and have fun.  While beer and Bloody Marys are the usual, try some of these to add zest to your day drinking adventure!

Erik Hakkinen, Head Bartender, Zig Zag, Seattle

“My favorite two low-octane drinks are Campari and grapefruit juice (2 oz Campari, 4 oz fresh grapefruit juice), and then Bonal and tonic (2 oz Bonal, 2-4oz good tonic, like Fever Tree, East India Imperial, squeeze of lime). So simple, so delicious! I like both served as long drinks.”

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Ramon Garcia, Bar Director, Alchemist, San Francisco

KISS N’ TELL

  • 1 oz Manzanilla Sherry
  • 1 oz Dolin Blanc Vermouth
  • .5 oz Rosemary syrup
  • .25 oz Lemon juice
  • 1 bar spoon Laphroaig 10yr Whisky
  • 1 small pinch of salt
  • 4 oz La Croix Peach Pear sparkling water

Shake all ingredients with ice except La Croix Peach Pear and double strain into a Collins glass filled with ice. Top off with La Croix Peach Pear Sparkling Water. Garnish with 3 pear slices and a rosemary sprig.

Rosemary syrup:

  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 cup Water
  • 3 Rosemary sprigs

Bring water to a boil and add sugar, then simmer until sugar dissolves add the rosemary sprigs and let them steep for 30 mins. Strain the Rosemary and store in a nonreactive containers.

Morgan Weber, Co-owner, Eight Row Flint, Houston

ALL DAY LONG

  • 3 oz Lillet Rosé
  • 2 oz Topo Chico
  • ½ oz Fresh Lemon
  • ¼ oz Rich Simple
  • 2 dashes grapefruit bitters

Build in Collins glass full of ice. Garnish with fat grapefruit peel, oil expressed into glass.

Krissy Harris, Creative Director, The Wren, NYC

RUBY ROSE SPRITZ

“This cocktail is currently on our brunch cocktail menu (also, that’s my daughters name).”

  • 1 oz Martin Miller’s Gin
  • ¾ Aperol
  • ¼ Giffard Black Rose Liquor

Shake & Strain into a Highball glass. Top with Schofferhofer Grapefruit Bier.

LOOK MA! NO HANDS

“We serve this at the Wren off menu, but we call it a Dirty ‘Delo.”

  • Modelo Especial can
  • Valentina Hot Sauce (or equally good brand)
  • Salt
  • Lime

Use lime to wet the lip of the can new opening. Dip can into salt. Open can. Pour healthy dose of Valentina into and around the opening. Garnish with lime wedge.

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HIGH ROAD

“I like to pre-spice the tequila by slicing 1-2 jalapeños and adding them to the full bottle of tequila. I taste every hour or so until I get to the desired heat level. That way, it’s a consistent drink every time. This was on our brunch cocktail menu and will come back!”

  • 1 oz El Jimador Blanco or Herradura Silver
  • ½  oz Del Maguey Vida Mezcal
  • 1 oz Pineapple Juice
  • ¼ oz Agave
  • ½ oz Lime Juice
  • 3 slices Jalapeno

Add all ingredients to a shaker, add ice and shake. Pour into a salt rimmed rocks glass.

COCCHI CUP

  • 2 oz Cocchi Americano Bianco
  • 1 oz Lime
  • cucumber & mint

Add all ingredients to a shaker, add ice. Dump contents into a pint glass adding ice to fill glass. Top with Ginger Beer.

 

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