Category Archives: Chronic Pain

DECARBOXYLATION 101: A Guide to More Effective Medicine

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BY LIZ GOLD Why is decarboxylation so important in making edibles? Decarboxylation or “decarbing” your flower or kief is a critical step in producing the most potent medicine. Decarbing your marijuana (yes, it can even happen in your own oven) is the best way to ensure you get the most out of your cannabis. Though it […]

More Seniors Embracing Medical Cannabis

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Cannabis is quickly becoming known for its natural health benefits amongst senior citizens. A study conducted by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health revealed that an increasing number of older Americans are using cannabis for a variety of health benefits. About nine percent of U.S. adults between the ages 50 and 64 used marijuana in […]

Relieve Arthritis Pain Naturally With CBD

Relieve Arthritis Pain Naturally With CBD

Written By Liz Gold More than 50 million Americans suffer from arthritis, making it the number one cause of disability in the country. This growing number is not slowing down and it’s one of the most common causes of chronic pain among adults. By 2040, an estimated 78 million (26 percent) of adults in the […]

Cannabis Relieves Chronic Pain. Opioid Epidemic?

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Cannabis Relieves Chronic Pain. Can it Relieve the Opioid Epidemic? If you’re living with chronic pain, you know how debilitating it can be. Western medicine has yet to provide effective treatment options, leading millions to find relief through opioid painkillers. And opioids are killing 115 Americans every day according to the NIH’s National Institute on […]