COOKIES adds Washington presence
Fri., Feb. 19, 2021
COOKIES, a retail cannabis and lifestyle brand, recently opened its first Washington location.
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The heart of the matter: Cardiac studies present mixed results
Wed., Feb. 17, 2021
For most of the past year, COVID-19 reigned as the world’s main health concern. Yet even then, as now, the No. 1 cause of death around the world involved the human heart.
Terpenes and trees: Rocks of Sharon perfect mid-winter hike
Mon., Feb. 15, 2021
“And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.” – John Muir
Researchers always searching for cannabis study subjects
Tue., Feb. 9, 2021
Bet you never thought you could use marijuana and get paid for it. But if you are a regular weed user, being a participant in a cannabis study could be the best side hustle ever.
In Search of Higher Love
Fri., Feb. 5, 2021
Explore some unique gifts for your cannabis-loving loved one.
Social equity efforts growing nationwide
Fri., Feb. 5, 2021
In Washington state, and across the nation, discussions about social equity have been amplified. Although Washington was one of the first states to allow for legal adult use, social equity was not included in the initial legislation, which makes implementation of any social equity program more difficult.
Canna Organix quietly leads the evolution of Washington’s sun-grown cannabis
Tue., Feb. 2, 2021
Canna Organix has built a business that leverages the best of a unique location.
Idaho author’s book on pot etiquette is anything but stuffy
Thu., Jan. 28, 2021
She has a lot to say about etiquette, but Vanessa Fimbes is no Miss Manners or Ann Landers.
Wellness shop featuring CBD opens in Sandpoint
Mon., Jan. 25, 2021
Bodhi Elements CBD Wellness in the Cedar Street Bridge building in Sandpoint in July 2020.
Thinking beyond CBD: Other ‘letters’ offer other properties
Tue., Jan. 19, 2021
There has been lots of talk about CBD and other cannabinoids found within the cannabis plant that are said to have healing properties.
Strain of the Month: Dark Side of the Moon
Thu., Jan. 14, 2021
Besides being the first review of the New Year, there are a few other firsts included below that are of note. For starters this is my first foray into the world of pre-rolls.
No winter hibernation for outdoor growers
Mon., Jan. 11, 2021
The weather outside might be frightful, but that doesn’t mean that outdoor growers – or “sun growers” – are sitting inside and eating bonbons all winter.
Cooking with Cannabis: Time for New Year cheer
Thu., Jan. 7, 2021
If we can avoid the processed stuff, we’ll all be a lot happier and healthier.
Safe travels: Following the rules keeps us all safe
Tue., Jan. 5, 2021
As winter drags on, you may long for a change of scenery. Staying safe and healthy should be a top priority during any potential travel.
Cannabis goals outlined for upcoming Legislative session
Fri., Jan. 1, 2021
Lawmakers will have to adjust to some changes during the upcoming session of the Washington Legislature, starting with a remote format for many sessions and hearings due to COVID-19 precautions.
Older adults trying cannabis for the first time
Fri., Jan. 1, 2021
Older adults are turning to cannabis, many for the first time, as a medical treatment.
Study shows long-term cannabis use does not increase sensitivity to pain
Wed., Dec. 30, 2020
A study published in the August 2020 issue of Clinical Journal of Pain found that long-term cannabis use does not increase sensitivity to pain.
Is CBG the new CBD?
Mon., Dec. 28, 2020
For the past few years, it seemed like everyone has been talking about CBD, or cannabidiol, which is a non-intoxicating element in the cannabis plant that has many medical applications.
Strain of the Month: Sunset Sherbet
Thu., Dec. 24, 2020
If you are over 40, there is a good chance that you recall a time when nearly all of our waking hours weren’t taken up by some type of electronic device. If a remnant of that memory remains, it might seem like a time of more imagination and reflection when “turning on” had nothing to do with pressing a button.
Cannabis research focuses on harm, not benefits
Mon., Dec. 21, 2020
One of the most confounding aspects about the federal government’s ongoing war on drugs is the continued classification of cannabis among what are known as Schedule 1 drugs. That means that cannabis – which is now legal either for medical or recreational use in some 36 states – is considered by federal authorities to be roughly as harmful as heroin, LSD, Ecstasy, Quaalude and peyote.
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