One in 10 have severe weather anxiety – can CBD help people cope?
Severe weather has been on the rise for the last 10+ years, and for the one in ten who have storm anxiety, it is making things worse. Science has noted events including extreme precipitation, droughts and forest fires have become more frequent. Signs of storm anxiety include obsessive thoughts about the potential for storms, distress when you know a thunderstorm is forecasted and extreme fear or dread during weather events. Can CBD help severe weather anxiety? Considering the research, most likely.
While experts are unclear why it develops, they confirm it is real condition. One potential cause is children trauma around a storm, but otherwise they are still in the discovery phase. There are some ways to cope with it including making a storm plan, being in a safe place and having a clear exit strategy. But sometimes it is not enough.
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One of the proven medical benefits of CBD is helping with anxiety. For those concerned, it provides the benefit without getting you high. Cannabidiol (CBD) interacts with body without causing the feeling of marijuana. THC is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, the main psychoactive ingredient in the cannabis plant and what makes marijuana give you a high.
CBD has a broad pharmacological profile, including interactions with several receptors known to regulate fear and anxiety-related behaviors. This can return the level of anxiety to normal levels.
Varieties of CBD oil that are used topically have been legal in the United States since the Agricultural Improvement act of 2018 and have finally made an appearance on the shelves of CVS stores in select states. Local pharmacies and dispensaries can also have CBD oil.
If you decided to use CBD for your severe weather anxiety, think of your dosage and times. If you vape or take sublingually, you will feel the effects within 15 to 45 minutes whereas edibles, like gummies, can take over an hour to kick in. Plan wisely to ensure a better experience.
Not for the casual user, ice water extraction is when you really need some down, chill time.
Like wine, whiskey, tequila and a few other things, there are casual users and serious, serious users. A concentrate is for the experienced user who can manage a bit of a ride. So what is ice water extraction? It is a form of a concentrate which results is a product with 50% to 70% THC levels. This process will bring cannabinoids in to a closer pure form, devoid of plant matter.
Ice water extraction is a special method of cannabis extraction known for producing pure and potent results. In comparison with other methods of extraction such as carbon dioxide extraction and butane extraction, it has less chance of contamination. Ice water extraction involves the removal of trichomes from cannabis buds and leaves using ice-cold water. It is important to not confuse trichomes with terpenes which are phytochemical molecules present in the matrix of the cannabis plant. This extraction of trichomes from the buds gives rise to a beautiful and unique extract that is satisfactory to users.
Ice water extraction requires freezing the plant matter before the extraction process itself. The goal of freezing the plant is to stop the plant matter from drying out which can lead to contamination of the extraction process. This is why the process produces pure results because care is taken to avoid contamination of the result. The frozen cannabis plant is then taken through the extraction process where the separation of the needed and unwanted materials takes place.
The frozen cannabis plant matter is agitated with cold water in a suitable container. This agitation helps to promote the separation of the trichomes from the plant matter. This method is better compared to other methods because it has a lesser chance of contamination from chemical residues or containers used in the extraction process.
As simple as the ice extraction process is, there is a very understandable scientific explanation behind it. Understanding this theory requires knowledge of the basics of cannabis plants and the extraction process. Trichomes are a special part of the cannabis plant which carry a huge concentration of cannabinoids like THC and CBD. These cannabinoids are the target of the extraction process which is why the goal of extraction is to separate the trichomes from the plant matter. Trichomes are the sticky and sparkly bits that are on cannabis buds when they are seen up close.
The basis for this extraction process, therefore, lies in the fact that trichomes are denser than water. This helps in making the separation possible because upon agitation, the trichomes sink. If trichomes were less dense than water, they will float which will defeat the goal of the separation process. When done right and done gently, the trichomes separate and sink leaving the cannabinoids which are the end product in the available extract.
Ice water is used instead of hot water for extraction due to some of the complications that hot water brings to the integrity of the plant matter. Hot water can lead to the activation of cannabinoids through heat which defeats the purpose of the extraction. Usage of hot water for the extraction can also lead to the dissolution of cannabinoids which is also counterproductive. Cannabis plant matter like most plants will steep in hot water to give tea leaves which will lead to the extraction of more components than required. This is why ice water and not hot water are used for this extraction process.
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The major advantage of the ice water extraction process is that it offers products of high purity and quality. This purity is further confirmed by the fact that the needed materials for the extraction are just water and weed only. Extraction of the products is done without the introduction of equipment and materials that might aid contamination of the products. Other methods of extraction such as butane extraction which gives butane hash oil produce less pure products.
Extraction using ice water is easy, simple, and can be done comfortably at home. The needed materials are the plant matter for extraction, ice water, and preferred container for extraction. This can easily be a bubble bag that is commonly used and has given rise to the name bubble hash. Using a bubble bag for extraction, the integrity of the extraction process is assured, and the plant matter. It is important to not use an old container to shake the weed and ice water is a pure product is to be expected. Likewise, it is important that proper knowledge of the extraction process is available before embarking on the extraction process
The success of the ice water extraction process depends on the extraction process. It is important to put proper precautions in place to ensure that the product derived is of the required quality. The first precaution to take note of is to ensure that the plant matter is frozen before the extraction process. If the plant matter is not frozen, it has a likelihood of drying out which will result in contamination of the product. Freezing the plant matter is to ensure that it doesn’t break or fracture resulting in plant particles being extracted with the separated trichomes.
It is also important to do the agitation carefully to avoid breaking the plant matter during agitation. Another important precaution worthy of note is to ensure that the bag used for extraction is not squeezed during removal. The bag and plant matter should be carefully removed and dried naturally to ensure the product is as pure as possible.
Sometimes you just want something to make the pain go away
It comes like like a dreaded alarm clock. And if your monthly isn’t bad enough, many women suffer from dysmenorrhea, nausea, and terrible lower abdomen pain that can last for days during menstruation. Around 80% of women experience period pain at some stage in their lifetime. But 5% to 10% of women the pain is severe enough to disrupt their life.
Prescription can be had, but there are other methods to reduce the pain. Drinking plenty of water is important for this and general health. Avoid things with trans fat since it can increase inflammation. Cut back on caffeine is another way. Also try applying heat or taking a hot shower. And to help provide both physical and mental relief, here are the best 5 yoga poses to help with menstrual pain.
Cat Cow
This pose is great to warm up your body, doing it slowly so you can feel every step of the way and you can release your tension and some of your pain.
Forward Fold
This pose strengthens the spine while stretching your hips. It’ll also provide relief for your back since the pose will stretch the back of your legs, hamstrings and calves.
Savasana
This pose is also known as Corpse Pose, where you lay down and stay still like a corpse. Duh. This position lends itself to introspection and relaxation, controlling your breath and taking your mind away from the pain of your body.
Child’s Pose
This pose is great for back problems, gently stretching out your lower back muscles and relaxing them. Focus on your breath, on relaxing your hips, and your pain will leave you alone in no time.
Reclining Twist
This pose will give your back and hips a great stretch that’ll offer much needed release for your body, especially if experiencing strong cramps, while also stimulating your digestive organs.
People love THC for the fun – but if you look past it, there are other benefits
Marijuana is becoming increasing popular and over 85% believe it should be legal in some form. Unlike alcohol, cannabis has proven medical benefits. Mentally, people recognize it as a help with PTSD, pain, chemotherapy, and more, but generally people see it as a way to chill and have fun. And it is becoming an equal opportunity with women almost consuming as much as men. Still, stereotypes and entertainment continue to promote it as treat for a lazy stoner. But THC has more benefits than just getting you high…and it is important more research is done to help millions.
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is a terpenoid found in cannabis. It is the principal psychoactive constituent of cannabis and one of at least 113 total cannabinoids identified on the plant. THC generally refers to the delta-9-THC and is one to get you high. Many people fear using it for a benefit, thinking they will get stoned and it won’t help. Science says otherwise.
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Cannabinoids, including THC, are the active chemicals in medical marijuana, are similar to chemicals the body makes that are involved in appetite, memory, movement, and pain. While research is continuing slowly, patients are being helped on a daily basis.
Studies have shown cannabis is associated with a reduction in overall PTSD symptoms. In most studies, cannabis was well tolerated, but small proportions of patients experienced a worsening of PTSD symptoms. This can be attributed to both dosage issues and interactions with medications.
Another key issues which affects millions is a pain reliever, especially chronic pain. More than half of survey respondents reported their medical cannabis use led to a decrease in prescription opioid use, prescription non-opioid use and use of over-the-counter medications. This is a short and long term benefits as it prevents opioid addiction.
In addition, medicines containing cannabinoids are helpful in treating certain rare forms of epilepsy, nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy, and loss of appetite and weight loss associated with HIV/AIDS. Even the traditional American Medical Association acknowledged the benefits of cannabis.
Some current challenges are it is not insurance reimbursable, managing dosing is not as reliable as traditional medicine, and some physicians will not prescribe until it is either rescheduled or federally legalized.
Dating is a dance of computability and desire – but sometimes it a person is just a little to wacky
Dating can be tough, finding the right person who matches what you are generally looking for can be a long process. While nobody is perfect and they have their quirks, you still have to figure at the how you two will fit in the long (or even the medium) run. With advances in technology, it has become even a harder process. So many people online, yet few are a match. Sometimes you meet some great, maybe even date a short period and then call it off for a perfectly good reason. But have you used these 5 wacky dating dealbreakers?
While in today’s tech-oriented world it seems odd people use Zodiac signs as a guide, but it is true. In India, you match is an important step toward an arranged marraige. In the US and Canada, 78% of active Bumble users added a zodiac badge to their profile. Many daters see certain combinations of star signs as more compatible than others, which can have a bearing on their decision of whether to approach somebody. And some, if their signs are oil and water, just call it off.
in a survey of 2,000 people in the dating pool, 71% shared they are turned off by poor punctuation and grammar. If the person’s grammar is awful and barely legible, it’s hard to understand how they’ve managed to lead a functional life. Some see it as it may show a lack of self-respect or respect for others. There is also the fear of embarrassment when you are hanging out in friend and work groups.
The rise of the Insta era has helped us develop our sense of taste, giving us access to delicious food photography, recipes and more. Cunlinary adventures, be it finding the best fried chicken or something more exotic and complicated, has become a priority for a lot of people. While it might appear snobbish, it’s a valid concern if someone doesn’t share this passion with you. Having a guy say, I don’t eat vegetables or order, a hamburger at a Michelin-starred restaurant can be a true relationship killer. It becomes laborious every time we go out.
The online personality is a reflection of the person and, sometimes, a more accurate one. This is popular deal breaker, where someone’s social media presence is a big turn off and is completely different from how they are in real life. Someone may be nice in person and a troll online.
Phone addiction is real, and most suffer from it to some degree. There are people who take it too far, unable to not constantly check their phones on dates and conversations. These people are distracting, rude, and anxiety-inducing. Being glued to a screen prevents the person from seeing their date’s non-verbal behavior. Using them means not giving your undivided attention and being fully present, which is the most potent expression of affection and respect in a relationship.
Did researchers stumble onto a way to calm your hot mouth with marijuana????
If you are are seeing more food loaded with heat, you are not wrong. The hot spicy food trend is not just a fad it’s a global culinary movement. There was a collective gasp when the Sriracha supply dropped and suddenly everyone jumped in the game. Campbells began adding ghost peppers and groceries aisles have become full of options. But what if you over do it? Bread, citrus, alcohol, yogurt and milk all can help relieve the pain. But can marijuana help you overdid the hot sauce?
Well, it is a bit of a complicated answer – the answer is a qualified yes. Most people indulge in a spicy things at the last moment. You stop by Houston Hot Chicken and you get the extreme heat. Some places ask you to sign a waiver, in part to make sure you still pay for your food and don’t demand a refund if you can’t it eat. But using marijuana, planning ahead could be key.
It seems research in San Diego may have stumbled on another way to cool the mouth accidentally.
Researchers from UCSD’s Center for Medical Cannabis Research were testing marijuana’s potential to ease neuropathic pain. To simulate the pain associated with chemotherapy or HIV/AIDS, researchers injected participants with capsaicin, the active component putting the heat in peppers. In addition to the sensation of heat, capsaicin produces pain and, for this reason, is an important tool in the study of pain.
The trial was a success, cannabis produced a significant, if modest, improvement in pain. The subjects reported a decrease in pain at the medium dose, and there was also a significant correlation between plasma levels of THC, the active ingredient in cannabis, and decreased pain.
The first problem is dosage. Cannabis has a narrow window for pain relief. Too little has no effect, but too much makes the pain even worse. The optimum amount roughly 4% THC.
The second problem is reaction time. The analgesic effect it immediate; it takes about 45 minutes. For anyone with a mouthful of habanero burning like an out of control fire, 45 minutes seems a bit long for relief. You would have to preplan and microdose. Or maybe put some cannabis oil in your mouth before you indulge in the spice.
Eating hot sauce can stimulate “high. When you eat something spicy and the capsaicinoids (from capsaicins) hit the tongue, a message — similar to that of being near a hot fire — is sent to the brain, essentially tricking it into thinking the mouth is being burned and needs assistance quickly (It’s the same thing which happens when you touch your eye or other sensitive areas after handling a hot pepper). The brain responds by releasing endorphins. Which gives you a short high.
More research will need to be done focused on this area before there is an immediate practical solution.
Things are gearing up for the Masters, the PGA and LIV are making nice and cbd is quietly helping golfers – wait – what was the third thing?
After a bitter fight, it seems the Saudi backed LIV Golf and the Professional Golf Tournament (PGA) are making nice and everyone seems ready to be polite at the upcoming Masters Tournament. The PGA Tour agreed to merge with LIV Golf in June 2023, ending ongoing lawsuits and allowing competitors to move forward as a larger operation. The two parties agreed to merge the commercial operations and rights of LIV Golf and PGA Tour into a new, unnamed, for-profit corporation. But the devil is in the details and it isn’t fully settled. Despite the uncertainly, even casual golfers are gearing up to watch the annual Masters in Georgia to see both sides being nice.
In golf, the Masters is one of the most viewed tournaments, but what you won’t see is the answer to why golfers are mastering CBD. Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson heavily suggested they consuming CBD-infused gum at tournaments, including the Masters. Greg Norman, Bubba Watson and Lucas Glover have all openly revealed they regularly use CBD oil to take their game to the next level. So why have the embraced this cannabis derived cbd oil? Simple it helps them play and recover better and quicker.
While CBD comes from the cannabis plant, it doesn’t contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive ingredient found in marijuana that produces a high. This is the key reason it is sold in mainstream retailers like Walmart and Amazon. It has been scientifically proven to have medical benefits and helps with anxiety, inflammation, and more.
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A key benefit of CBD for golfers it helps calm nerves and anxiety experienced while playing. It is an individual game were you are completing against yourself and others while be watched. A person’s mental state plays a key role in any sport, so being as serene as possible will always help improve performance.
In additional, the game requires a significant amount of muscles and, in tournaments, over and over again for 1-3 days. CBD can help with fatigue, tiredness and muscle pain. In addition it can help a golfer recover quicker to allow playing round after round, day after day. Whether you’re sore from the day before or fighting off the sluggishness aging brings, it can gently relax and reduce many body issues.
Like cannabis, there still needs to be more research and you may want to experiment with dosage. If you are a regular golfer, this could be another helpmate on the course.
CBD has promised a ton and delivered some. Should you kicks start your day with a little in your java?
Every morning, roughly 63% of Americans and 71% of Canadians savor a hot cup of coffee. It is a morning ritual shown in movies, memories and memes. But can it be a vehicle to help improve your mood and general state of mine. CBD oil, which has gained popularity as a stress reliever over the last few years. Studies also show CBD reduces aggressive behavior and effectively helps you chill out. If it is all true, should stir CBD in into your morning coffee?
Studies have shown CBD contains anti-anxiety, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory properties. Add the caffeine boost you receive from coffee and it seems like the perfect way to start your day. It’s widely reported by those who use both caffeine and CBD oil the combination can remove the jittery edge.
However, combining CBD with your coffee fundamentally changes how it affects your body. That’s why experts recommend not doing so if you’re using the extract for medicinal purposes.
“Those who want to use CBD for serious medical conditions, such as seizure disorders or inflammation from autoimmune disorders, should not take CBD in this manner, as accurate CBD dosing is extremely important for efficacy in these types of illnesses,” Bonni Goldstein, a California-based physician specializing in cannabinoid therapy.
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A study backed up Goldstein. According to researchers analyzing cannabis tea, temperature changes CBD content in both hot and cold liquids. So, if you require precise dosing of medicine, it’s best not to dump your CBD oil into a hot cup of joe.
Those approaching the issue from a wellness perspective don’t have such concerns. Anecdotal evidence of the therapeutic effects combining CBD and coffee to boost your day-to-day proceedings is mixed. Some say that CBD-infused coffee diminishes the buzzing rush caffeine delivers while lowering anxiety symptoms. But others find the pairing disorienting. Since CBD is also used to achieve a good night’s sleep, the cannabinoid’s drowsy properties fight with coffee’s caffeine to leave you groggy and unsatisfied.
Most importantly, you should understand that CBD affects each individual differently. What works for you might not work for someone else. But we know for certain that dumping CBD oil into your coffee dramatically decreases its bioavailability, or the extent and rate at which the drug enters your body’s circulation to produce the desired effects. CBD oil taken sublingually, or underneath your tongue, maintains a bioavailability between 20-30%, but received orally, like in a drink, drops the bioavailability down to 6%. This is another reason medical experts don’t recommend patients combining the two.
If you’re committed to starting your day with CBD-infused coffee, but don’t want to sacrifice efficacy, we have a recommendation. A 2016 study reported that combining cannabinoids into a fatty acid allows CBD to bypass your metabolism — which is responsible for diminishing the plant’s impact — and increases bioavailability. This explains why many report the most therapeutic effects are found by adding organic butter or coconut oil to make a CBD coffee concoction. It’s a little more work, but your body will thank you for it later.
Things change – and things are changing for beer? So what’s up with beer and marijuana?
Beer is universal, it is the 3rd most consumed fluid behind water and tea (surprise – not coffee). China, the US and Brazil lead the world in consuming beer. But things are changing again for the popular drink. So what’s the buzz about beer and weed. With the increased popularity of marijuana in the Americas and Europe, beer is having to figure out a new path. And we aren’t too sure beer and weed should mix.
The first sign of trouble was in California when beer sales lowered during the first part of the week. Then Canada did a study and said beer sales were slightly shrinking with legal weed and they. Then data shows some people reducing beer consumption and replacing it with marijuana. Another trend shows Gen Z is drinking less and consuming more…helping spur the trend of California sober.
So, can these two now rivals, mix? Well, it has been a common practice, but it comes with a warning. The combination results in a very specific kind of high. Known as a crossfade high, it is supposed to help you feel especially relaxed. This appears to be because alcohol increases the absorption of THC, ramping up the effects of the high.
But, there are downsides. Some have a really unpleasant high. This could be in the form of greening out, which is basically getting really nauseous, vomiting, and even getting sweaty and pale. Others might get really paranoid.
Unfortunately, when you use weed and beer at the same time, the situation can escalate to a lot more than a bad high. In some cases, the user could wind up with alcohol poisoning, which can sometimes lead to death. Here’s what happens when you mix weed and beer.
According to research published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology, it seems marijuana impacts the bioavailability of alcohol, or how much is actually absorbed by the body. The results indicated marijuana users had a higher blood-alcohol level than if they had skipped the weed and just had beer. Due to the absorbing rate, there is a risk of excessive drinking, which could cause alcohol poisoning with symptoms like passing out, hypothermia, slowed breathing, and seizures.
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Marijuana is known to reduce vomiting and nausea. While it can be a medical benefit, but when drinking it can have serious consequences. The body often responds to over drinking by making us throw up, preventing alcohol poisoning
It is probably best to just be really careful, to stick with a small amount of alcohol and a small amount of weed and stick with a controlled environment, like you’re home, to make sure you’re safe.
Weather, work, crazy prices – all causing folks to watch the eclipse online or not at all – here are 8 strains to gently lift your mood into a cosmic state.
The frenzy around a total eclipse has been building. From Krispy Kreme donuts, to special glasses, to the endless playing of Bonnie Tyler’s Total Eclipse of the Heart, people have dived in. Conspiracy theories are skyrocketing and hotels in the path are charging exorbitant prices. But for most, it is something to hear the buzz and see it later online. Work, weather, and other things will get in the way. An estimated 5 million people will travel to see it – but the weather in Texas doesn’t seem to care. To help you, here are the 8 best strains to manage missing the eclipse.
Strain Cap Junkie emerges as an ideal companion to ponder the infinite universe. Its lineage, a fusion of Alien Cookies and Kush Mints #11, promises an otherworldly experience. With buds dense and resinous, Cap Junkie exudes potency aligning with the transformative energy of an eclipse.
Haha Gummies Actin’ up Acia and Wild Watermelon
People are excited for the eclipse. Actin’ up Acia and Wild Watermelon by HAHA embody the free-spirited essence of this space moment. Return to the the playfulness of youth with this when science was enticing and sweets were truly a treat. These can help you grab a moment and squeeze every bit of joy.
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Medizin Face On Fire #9: Ignite Your Senses
As the moon and sun do their celestial dance, ignite your senses with Face On Fire #9. Feel the uplifting euphoria wash over you, heightening your perception of the cosmic spectacle. This highly sought-after strain gradually guides you into a state of deep relaxation, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the wonder of the eclipse.
Experience a profound sense of tranquility as you deepen your connection to the celestial dance above. With each inhalation, OG Kush enhances your awareness, enabling you to appreciate the cosmic as you stare at the night sky.
Dreamland Cereal Milk Bar with Fruit-Flavored Bits: Morning Delight
Savor the days around the eclipse day by melting down Dreamland’s Cereal Milk Bar with Fruit-Flavored Bits into your morning coffee. Feel the sweet and fruity flavors infuse your brew, creating a delightful treat to savor as you reflect on the mean of life and the connection of the earth, moon and you.
Dreamland Peanut Butter Cubes: Quick and Indulgent Snack
The convenience of Dreamland’s Peanut Butter Cubes as a quick snack while you muse over the mean of light and darkness. Each creamy, peanut butter-filled cube provides a satisfying burst of flavor and energy, perfect for keeping you fueled and focused.
Galaxy Grape HaHa Soda: Beam me up scotty! This HaHa soda is ready to uplift and blast off with classic grape soda flavor infused with 10mg of THC.
