Rainy Weather Cocktails

Anthony Washington

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September 23, 2023

It is official, it is autumn. Time for pumpkin spice, holiday shopping months early, football, and the beginning of cuffing season. Long work days and wet nights mean you might need a special cocktail (or two) to help get through this time of year. And here are some great rainy weather cocktails.

Dark and Stormy

What says fall weather more than the classic Dark and Stormy. Something to match the weather outside but making you happy on the inside!

mix one part of dark rum – the darker, the better – with four parts of ginger beer. Pour over ice and garnish with lime. It’s smooth, spicy, and refreshingly cool.

Long Island Ice Tea

Autumn is all about harvest and bounty, and nothing is more bountiful than the booze in a Long Island Ice Tea. Perfect for football, long evenings and day drinking. A Long Island Iced Tea is made with equal parts gin, tequila, vodka, rum, and triple sec. You can add some pizzazz by adding in Coke/Diet Coke, which also serves the purpose of not making it extra strong.

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Blood Orange Margarita

Fall starts us thinking of travel including ski trips and warm destinations. Get a start with this blood orange margarita. Start by juicing one blood orange and combining the juice with two ounces of silver tequila and a teaspoon of agave nectar or sugar. Combine in a cocktail shaker full of ice, shake for 30 seconds, and then strain. It’s best served in a salt-rimmed glass and garnished with a thin slice of blood orange.

Bourbon or Whiskey

Similarly, bourbon and whiskey boast specific tasting notes and flavor profiles that pair perfectly with cozying up by the fire, your favorite comfort foods, and staying indoors as you watch the leaves and then snow fall. Serve them with or without ice and enjoy.

Whiskey Sour

A traditional whiskey sour is made with whiskey, lemon juice, sugar, and an egg white. The egg white adds a creamy, rich flavor and a frothy texture to the surface, which is fun to drink. Today, it’s often more common to find bars serving Whiskey Sours without egg white. But if you want to taste the original incarnation of the drink, and put a little protein in your system, give it a try.

When using egg white, you’ll want to perform a “dry shake,” meaning to shake all the ingredients without ice before shaking again with fresh ice. This incorporates the ingredients together while aerating the egg, akin to making a meringue. It creates a fuller-bodied drink with a more luxurious mouthfeel.

The equinox is upon us, so here are some rainy weather cocktails. Hope you “fall” in love with these autumn drinks!

Migraine Sufferers May Want To Eat…

Maria Loreto

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September 23, 2023

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Migraines are difficult to treat, but a new study suggests a few changes in diet can drastically improve people’s symptoms.

Migraines are incredibly debilitating and also very mysterious. Despite the fact that they affect 12% of the population (1 person in every household), they remain difficult to treat. But a new study suggests a solution: eating more fish and less fried foods.

A study, published in the trade journal BMJ, explored whether or not boosting the consumption of omega-3 fats (normally found in fish, as well as plenty of plant-based foods) would help people cope with their migraines. Researchers also wanted to decrease the omega-6 fats found in many processed oils. According to participants in the study, this change in diet significantly decreased their headaches.

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“I haven’t had a migraine, not even a mild one, in over two years,” Tanya Kamka told the New York Times. “Going from having one a week to not having any was just amazing to me.”

Researchers found that something as simple as a diet change can significantly improve the lives of people who suffer from recurring migraines, reducing the number and severity of their attacks. “Many people with chronic pain continue to suffer despite taking medication,” said the study’s lead author, Dr. Christopher E. Ramsden. “I think this is something that could be integrated with other treatments to enhance their quality of life and reduce their pain.”

On average, participants experienced 16 days of migraines at the start of the study. Participants were split into three groups. One followed a diet high in omega-3 fats, eating foods like wild salmon and albacore tuna, and low omega-6 fats. The second group ate more omega-3 fats but maintained their normal intake of omega-6 fats. The last group was the control group, consuming a normal amount of both fats.

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Study stats said that people experienced an average of 16 headaches per month. After 16 weeks of following their diets, the group that ate more fish and decreased their consumption of omega-6 fats, experienced an average of four fewer headache days a month. The second group, which had increased their consumption of fish while maintaining their intake of omega-6 fats, had experienced 2 fewer headaches a month.

According to researchers, the easiest way to start practicing this diet would be to consume more fatty fish, like salmon, albacore tuna, trout, and anchovies. In order to avoid omega-6 fats, it helps to avoid fried and processed foods, replacing these oils with coconut, macadamia, and avocado oil.

The Research About Fibromyalgia And Cannabis

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Nicole Skrobin

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September 22, 2023

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The Research About Fibromyalgia And Cannabis

Even though pharmaceutical drugs and OTC pain-relievers are typically used to help manage fibromyalgia, cannabinoids like CBD and THC are being considered more now than ever before.

If you had to guess, how many people in the United States do you think live with fibromyalgia? According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), roughly four million American adults (2% of the country’s population) struggle with this chronic medical condition. But what is the research about fibromyalgia and cannabis? Overall, there is some evidence supporting short-term pain reduction in people with fibromyalgia treated with cannabinoid therapeutics. Although current evidence is limited, medical cannabis appears to be a safe alternative for treatment.

Fibromyalgia consists of widespread, severe, and often overwhelming musculoskeletal pain. Regardless of the traditional fibromyalgia treatment methods that currently exist, to help combat the pain and other uncomfortable symptoms associated with this condition, cannabis as an alternative medicine is gaining traction and usage.

Fibromyalgia: A Day In the Life

Fibromyalgia is one of the most common chronic pain syndromes, and it consists of intense musculoskeletal pain and other accompanying symptoms. Unfortunately, fibromyalgia does more than just cause pain. This chronic condition can result in sleep issues or sleep disorders, fatigue and lethargy, and even emotional or mental distress. It doesn’t stop here though. A few other common fibromyalgia symptoms include headaches and migraines, depression and anxiety, memory and concentration issues, and overall body stiffness.

Fibromyalgia takes it a step further though by often wreaking havoc on an individual’s quality of life and overall well-being. However, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel for fibromyalgia patients, and this is the availability and usage of cannabinoids, especially following the noteworthy discovery of cannabis’s analgesic properties.

Even though pharmaceutical drugs and over-the-counter (OTC) pain-relievers are typically used to help manage fibromyalgia, due to emerging medical evidence, cannabinoids like CBD and THC are being considered more now than ever before.

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The Evolving Relationship Between Fibromyalgia and Cannabis

Thus far, it has been made clear that cannabinoids can act as analgesics, and recent research findings support cannabinoids as a fibromyalgia pain-reliever. For example, one 2020 randomized controlled trial was conducted to understand how THC-rich whole cannabis plant oil can help fibromyalgia patients in regards to treating their symptoms and improving their quality of life.

It was concluded that phytocannabinoids can serve as an affordable yet well-tolerated therapy for fibromyalgia symptom relief and quality of life improvements. For those who don’t already know, cannabis flower contains more than 100 phytocannabinoids, and two of the most well-known and sought after ones are referred to as THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol).

The trial’s researchers went further to suggest that this cannabinoid therapy method could become an herbal/holistic choice of medicine for the treatment of fibromyalgia in Brazil’s public healthcare system.

The Significance of the Endocannabinoid System

Regardless of the latest findings, longer and larger studies should be conducted to understand more about phytocannabinoids and fibromyalgia. Another area that should be further studied and analyzed is the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS) and endocannabinoid system deregulations and deficiencies.

Researchers from the same 2020 controlled trial stated the following about the ECS and medical conditions such as fibromyalgia: “Some studies suggest that pathological conditions in pain modulation such as fibromyalgia, migraine, and irritable bowel syndrome, among others, may be, at least in part, related to the deregulation of the endocannabinoid system.”

5 Tricks To Help You Fall Asleep

Maria Loreto

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September 22, 2023

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The week gets crazy and sometimes it is hard to let it go and slip into a good night’s sleep.

Everyone dreams of a sound night’s sleep, sleeping in, lounging and dozing…but for some, it is just a dream. Insomnia is a serious and debilitating condition, affecting people who are stressed out, struggling with medical conditions or are taking medication. It’s a common ailment, one that tends to affect people at some point in their lives even if only for short period of time. Even without insomnia, lately it seems the world is just spinning wildly and it is hard to let it go when you head hits the pillow. Here are 5 tricks to help you fall asleep naturally.

Use mindfulness

If you have recurrent bouts of insomnia, you can try working on your mindfulness, be that through the use of apps or through meditation. Develop this habit by practicing several times a week, before bedtime or at some time that when it works for you. Apps like Headspace provide guided meditations that can help your mind stay in the present and get your body to fall asleep.

Get to know your sleep habits

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We all have different sleep habits, formed and reinforced over the years from the side of the bed we sleep on to the positioning of our bodies when we snooze. Get to know your preferred positions for sleeping and try sticking to them, even when sleeping with a partner, sleeping in a new bed or in a new bedroom.

Develop a bedtime routine

Routines are extremely helpful for developing habits and for getting yourself to do something, including sleep. Try to maintain a steady routine before bed, limiting your screen time and getting your body ready for sleep. This can be as simple as brushing your teeth, reading a bit and laying in bed at the same time every night.

Address your stress

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Most insomnia is due to stress, reminding us of all the problems that are bothering us and all the stuff we have to do. Find ways to cope with your stress, be that by speaking your problems out loud, writing them down or practicing mindfulness.

Get out of bed

A strange, yet very helpful piece of advice is to get out of bed when you’re tossing and turning. It’s important to keep your bed “clean,” keeping electronics and things that aren’t associated with sleep away from this space. If you can’t sleep and feel energetic, try taking a walk around the room, cleaning up your space or reading.

Is The Cannabis Industry Growing Up

Terry Hacienda

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September 22, 2023

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The federal government has given small rays of hope to the cannabis industry, is it ready?

The last 2.5 years have been tough for the recreational marijuana industry. Flower prices have plummeted, New York had a fiasco of a recreational rollout, and some major companies have been on the edge of collapse. But things are changing. The slow moving Biden administration has finally agreed to talk about rescheduling and SAFE Banking again goes before a Congress in turmoil. Is the cannabis industry growing up and starting to act and perform like other mainstream industries?

Despite the trouble, consumer use it up with the long term base of customers growing. While 90% believe it should be legal in some form, about 46% of adults have used marijuana at least once. The under 40 set sees it almost like beer, sodas and fast food, just a life option. One key positive for this information is they are more likely to try new products unlike the 65+ who are much less likely to try new things.

Signs of the industry emerging from its growing pains are clear. The industry is adjusting reality. As a $22+ billion industry in 2022, it wants to act like a $250+ billion industry. But market forces are right-sizing in a variety of ways. There were over 750 conferences/trade shows/ investor conferences in 2018, now there are roughly 200. Indoor grow companies, the most expensive way to produce, are having to adjust pricing. Some are threatened with closing because of their assumption of always high premiums. Commodity fluctuating pricing used in everything from oil to butter has come to weed. But consumers are still buying in droves, even Montana boosted high sales.

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“In most industries, at first everyone wants in and thinks they can make a quick fortune immediately. When that happens people are misguided by false information and the wrong people from other shady pasts thinking they know it all. The cannabis industry is no different and it will act like other successful ones. We needed this readjustment, most of the bad players are out, the misinformed are on the sidelines and the ones who put the time and proper energy into the space are still around and will thrive.” says Andrew Laub, managing partner of Keneh Ventures.

Big names have also struggled recently. Medmen, King’s Garden, The Parent Company, and others all closed or are a faction of where they were. The early days with promises of easy money, private jets, crazy parties, and hot eye candy swarming around have passed and now it is spread sheets, hard work and focus. Canopy Grow has moved operations from Canada to the US and is applying all the learnings from a highly successful alcohol company to a major player in marijuana.

The industry has also slowly moved to listening to consumers. Marley brands have fallen away to Wana Brand’s products which appeal to a younger, diverse audience. As the future looks to legalization, product companies are increasingly looking at what will do well on the shelves of Walmart and Target and not something to snicker about with bro friends.

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“The industry is evolving at a quicker pace today due to the assumed changes to cannabis scheduling with the Controlled Substance Act and possible SAFE Banking Act passing in Congress in some form of tandem news. This is causing mainstream investing to get excited again about cannabis, but mainstream does their due diligence and only wants to invest their money in competent and honest people.” shares Curt Dalton, founder of Cannabis.net.

While the industry still has work, large investors see the future where there are fewer products with large distribution, indoor grow and cheap base prices, and a giant consumer base who will look to familiar places to purchase products.

Cannabis Can Help You With Stress

Sarah Johns

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September 22, 2023

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The world is a bit wacky right now, Marijuana can help you relax and manage you stress.

Government shutdown, election nonsense, the end of summer, the news if full of all sorts of negative information. Plus, autumn is here along with cuffing season, the time of year where many short-term relationships happen. It usually begins in the fall around October and ending in the spring around April—so there’s time to get cuffed and uncuffed. And while a short-term relationship which expires with spring, swimsuits and sunbathing may sound odd, some love it. It provides a cozy atmosphere and cuddle buddy for the long dark months and the holiday season. Cannabis can help you with stress of news, searches and just life in general.

While marijuana can be a great escape mechanism, it can also be a constructive way of grounding yourself in the present and curbing other coping mechanisms that are more harmful.

It can curb your drinking

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Fall starts up many social events with work and family life. The darker evenings give us a free pass to drink earlier every day. While drinking might help you feel better in the short term, marijuana might play a more effective role in the long term, eliminating hangovers, treating your body more kindly and preventing sad drunken episodes. Next time you feel yourself itching to reach for that bottle of wine or that whisky you’ve been saving for a special occasion (the end of the world counts), reach for an edible instead. Your body can tell the difference.

It can help you eat

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If you’re someone who feels anxiety in the pit of your stomach, hindering the desire to eat, marijuana might help; THC, the psychoactive component in marijuana, has been shown to stimulate appetite.

According to a 2015 Yale study, neurons in the brain that are normally involved in suppressing appetite were being tricked by THC. Lead author Tamas Horvath of the study explains it this way:

“It’s like pressing a car’s brakes and accelerating instead. We were surprised to find that the neurons we thought were responsible for shutting down eating, were suddenly being activated and promoting hunger, even when you are full. It fools the brain’s central feeding system.”

The government agrees it is a way to help you overcome anxiety and move toward a normal eating pattern.

It can help you feel more present

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Marijuana is an interesting compound; while it makes a lot of people feel good, it also makes a lot of people feel paranoid. Manage your intake and have a talk with your budtender. As long as you keep an eye on your dosage, you’re likely to avoid bad reactions. Marijuana can help you have engaging conversations with friends, enjoy the outdoors , or help you get lost in a video game, book or movie. When used correctly, it’ll rein in your brain when it feels like going to the doom and gloom place.

If you’ve had bad experiences with marijuana, try to remember what happened that day that triggered it. Was it the strain? Was it your mood? Were you with people who triggered you? Keep in mind these variables whenever you’re planning on toking up and limit your amount of stressors. Start off slow, preferably with something you’ve tried before and increase or experiment as you go.

Manage anxiety

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The right strain and dosage of marijuana can help you relax — something you might be needing after the very intense week we’ve all had. Consider the method of consumption: If you’re having an edible, be patient and eat it during the earlier. If you’re smoking, pace yourself through the night and keep yourself hydrated. The idea is to relax, not to knock yourself out. Unless that’s what you want, in which case, go for it.

Much needed sleep

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Perhaps the most common ailment affecting many of us is insomnia. After a week of staying up and watching the news, it might be difficult to get back to your normal sleep schedule. While marijuana can do a lot of the work for you, another thing you can use to your advantage is devising a sleep routine and avoiding screens while in bed. Difficult, but not impossible. Here are 5 more tips to help you fall asleep faster.

Can CBD Help Treat Dark Circles

Sarah Johns

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September 21, 2023

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CBD creams can be effective with skin-related issues. But can they help those pesky dark circles under your eyes?

Heredity, dehydration, lack of sleep all can lead to those dark circles under your eyes. But one thing is for certain, no matter the cause, dark circles can be frustrating, leaving you looking tired and not your best. So Can CBD help treat dark circle under your eyes?

The benefits of using CBD are well known. Now, the global CBD skin care market size is valued at almost $1 billion in 2022 and is projected to continuing to expand. The growing awareness concerning the benefits of CBD-infused personal care products is expected to create demand as more people want to postpone aging.

CBD is known to possess effective anti-inflammatory properties that help alleviate various symptoms of certain skin conditions. CBD can also help with joint and topical pains. CBD creams react with your skin on the surface level, but they also respond on a deeper level with muscles. It can address a specific issue or be a general relaxant. Since these lotions and creams do not have any THC, they are entirely legal and safe for usage and can be purchased at Amazon, Target, and other major retailers.

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Dark circles occur when the muscles under our eyes are weakened. They can also appear when there is inflammation and fluid build-up directly under our eyes. They can be unpleasant and make people feel less confident. While there are several remedies available to treat dark circles, many traditional ways do not produce the desired results. CBD creams, is another tool in the beauty toolbox. While more research needs to be done, they could help with the unsightly circles.

CBD has anti-inflammatory properties that reduce swelling in localized areas; therefore, these properties of CBD will help deal with bags under the eyes.

When you use CBD cream, you tackle the problem on two fronts. First, the CBD cream will physically react with your skin, and it will revive your skin. Second, when you apply CBD cream, you will get better sleep, which will tackle the root cause of dark circles. CBD has anti-inflammatory properties, and it can drastically reduce the inflammation under your eyes. Not only will the darkness subside, but the inflammation will also go away. When you apply CBD cream under your eyes, you will be able to revive the actual texture of your skin. Dark circles can be problematic and can make you look unprofessional.

The benefits of using CBD creams are more than just treating dark circles. You can also use CBD creams to treat other skin-related issues like acne. It can areeffective in treating other skin-related problems. CBD cream reacts directly with the skin’s surface area, but it also reaches under the surface to treat the underlying causes of the issue.

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Some CBD creams contain several other beneficial elements, such as antioxidants and vitamins. Product containing vitamin A, vitamin E, and vitamin D are all beneficial for your skin’s overall health. They can be part of a regimen to delay symptoms of aging and prevent further damage to your skin.

If you have prominent dark circles under your eyes that make you look grey and dull, you should treat them immediately. Leaving dark circles untreated for a long duration can have long-term negative impacts on your skin. If you already use any other creams to treat dark circles, it would be best to talk to a doctor to ensure that these creams do not interfere with each other.

Crimes Against Cannabis Soars In Seattle

Terry Hacienda

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September 21, 2023

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Crimes Against Cannabis Soars In Seattle

Washington State legalized weed in 2012 and things rolled out slowly but surely. Then things took a rough turni in 2020. Since then, crimes against cannabis has soared in Seattle, causing angst among business owners.

In the summer of 2022, which then Mayor Jenny Durbin refers to as “the summer of love“, the city stood by as protesters looted downtown and took over a major park in a popular neighborhood. The area was a declared a “free zone” and the Mayor allowed protesters to occupy the neighboring police headquarters. A majority of the city council declared the problem was the police and insisted on joining the Defund the Police campaign.

Shortly afterwards, the police chief quit followed by over 600 more officers three years later. Crime has skyrocketed and the downtown is struggling compared to other major cities. Another problem arising from the chaos? Crime against cannabis dispensaries have become very popular, massive smash and grabs in record numbers.

The trend is for groups of 2-6 to steal a Kia and drive it through the storefront. Knowing they have have plenty of time before police arrive, they loot products, hunt for cash and ride off in backup car. Sometimes they hit 2 or 3 dispensaries a night. The damage to the building, lost product and the length of repairs all hits the bottom line for small business owners.

“Washington marijuana shops experienced a dramatic uptick in robberies following the defund the police movement. Adult use weed shops have enjoyed the ability to utilize credit unions and armored car cash pickup since the inception of the industry. It is the anti police political movement that created today’s crisis. Record low police staffing and anti pursuit legislation have been the main causes of pot shop robberies. We’re soft targets for criminals.”

“The ability to accept credit cards would deter armed robberies because we wouldn’t have as much cash on hand. Thieves are going after product and really aren’t getting very much considering the massive costs of rebuilding smashed stores. The remains of the police department are doing what they can. A hindrance are prosecutors and judges who are relatucant to lock up the criminals” shares Ian Eisbenberg, the own of the Uncle Ike’s dispensaries.

The region is consumed with a fentanyl crisis. With four months left in 2023, fatalities so far this year from illicit fentanyl stood Thursday at 704, according to data from Seattle & King CountyPublic Health. It is just eight shy of 2022’s total of 712 fentanyl-involved overdose deaths. In June, a majority of the city council shocked the public by voting against enforcing a state drug law that would have allowed the city to prosecute people for using illegal drugs in public. Smash and grab crimes have only increased since.

City Council member Sara Nelson and Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison have been working to turn the tide of the crime spree, but they have been hamstrung by the existing City Council.

With the local paper, the Seattle Times saying cannabis dispensaries robberies hitting a record high, business owners and consumers are become frustrated.

5 Ways To Become More Empathetic

Maria Loreto

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September 21, 2023

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Empathy is a word that’s thrown out a lot. It’s a word that specifically means to feel something with someone (i.e. put yourself in the other person’s shoes). While pitying someone else’s struggles is easier, understanding their pain is a skill that’s needed in all aspects of life.

According to Psychology Today, empathy is a vital trait for maintaining all sorts of relationships, ranging from friendships to marriages. It’s a trait that takes time, practice and personal growth in order to flourish.

Here are five things you can do in order to become a more empathetic person:

Think of it as a skill

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While there are people who are better at empathy than others, everyone has it in them and it’s never too late to develop it. Make it a conscious decision to try to understand other people and to listen to them without interrupting, even if they’re completely wrong.

Don’t focus on the positive stuff

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If someone is coming towards you with a personal experience that has hurt them, avoid looking for the silver lining. While it might make you feel better to be positive, this habit erases people’s feelings and invalidates their struggles. While listening to someone discuss an awful situation is hard and uncomfortable, it might just be what that person needs.

Have contact with people that are different than you

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If you surround yourself with like minded people you’ll have a hard time exercising your empathy. Go out of your way to have conversations with people who think and act differently than you. Commit yourself to listening to others and to trying to understand their position. It’s also important to know that understanding someone and having empathy for them doesn’t mean that you have to agree with them or condone their actions.

Don’t try to one up people

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Human beings are self-centered by nature but it’s important to rein in this impulse when you’re trying to be empathetic. If someone is telling you something sad that happened to them don’t pitch in with a darker story of your own. When people open up and are vulnerable, they’re expecting you to listen. There’s no need for you to become the protagonist of this conversation.

Be kind to yourself

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Forgive yourself when you can’t understand some people’s thoughts or when you’re unable to suffer through their losses. Mashable reports that people who punish themselves over feelings of guilt can diminish their desire for helping and listening to others in the long run. In order to sustain high levels of empathy, it’s important to ground yourself in your reality and to manage your emotions.

Data Shows How THC Affects Driving

Maria Loreto

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September 21, 2023

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Consuming cannabis before getting behind the wheel is never a good idea, but just how much influence does it have on our driving?

With recreational marijuana in 24 states and medical marijuana in 40, legal cannabis is widely available. Now data shows how THC affects driving thanks to a landmark study. It includes CBD and provides sound guidelines for consumers before they get behind the wheel of a car.

suggests that low doses of CBD don’t have an influence on people’s capabilities to drive. It also found that while THC is capable of impairing drivers, the effects wear off within a period of four hours.

The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, is the first to analyze the impact CBD has on driving, while also providing more information as to how THC affects us behind the wheel.

“These findings indicate for the first time that CBD, when given without THC, does not affect a subject’s ability to drive. That’s great news for those using or considering treatment using CBD-based products,” said the study’s lead author Dr. Thomas Arkell.

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Researchers examined 26 healthy adults who were given four different types of inhaled vaporized cannabis at random. The cannabis administered was made up of different mixes of THC, CBD and placebo cannabis, with no active components. These volunteers were then asked to go on a drive for about an hour in a public highway, under controlled but realistic conditions, driving a dual control car alongside a driving instructor. Participants had to go on two separate drives, one done after 40 minutes of having consumed and the other four hours after consumption.

Results revealed that subjects who consumed strains comprised of pure CBD were not impaired at any time while driving. Subjects who consumed strains made up of CBD and THC or pure THC, however, experienced mild impairment on their first drive, 40 minutes after consuming it. When these subjects went on their second drive, four hours after consumption, there was no noticeable impairment.

“With cannabis laws changing globally, jurisdictions are grappling with the issue of cannabis-impaired driving. These results provide much needed insights into the magnitude and duration of impairment caused by different types of cannabis and can help to guide road-safety policy not just in Australia but around the world,” said Dr. Arkell.

Driving while under the influence of THC has been a much discussed topic. Industry manufacturers are working on devices capable of measuring THC intoxication, but the technology isn’t there. In the meantime, more information and studies are needed in order to learn about the subject, to correctly measure the amount of THC that’s in person and to provide guidance in how to handle them if they’re caught driving.

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The week gets crazy and sometimes it is hard to let it go and slip into a good night’s sleep.

Use mindfulness

Get to know your sleep habits

Develop a bedtime routine

Address your stress

Get out of bed

The federal government has given small rays of hope to the cannabis industry, is it ready?

The world is a bit wacky right now, Marijuana can help you relax and manage you stress.

It can curb your drinking

It can help you eat

It can help you feel more present

Manage anxiety

Much needed sleep

CBD creams can be effective with skin-related issues. But can they help those pesky dark circles under your eyes?

Think of it as a skill

Don’t focus on the positive stuff

Have contact with people that are different than you

Don’t try to one up people

Be kind to yourself

Consuming cannabis before getting behind the wheel is never a good idea, but just how much influence does it have on our driving?

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