Cannabis consumers who caught COVID-19 had significantly lower rates of intubation, respiratory failure, and death than people who do not consume, according to a new study based on hospital data that was presented this week at the annual conference of The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) in Honolulu. “Marijuana users had better outcomes and mortality …
Women are turning to cannabis to manage menopause symptoms. Does it help?
Menopause is having a moment. Gone are the days of suffering in silence — today’s menopausal women can choose from wellness retreats, celebrity-backed supplements and hot flash pajamas that all promise to ease the hormonal transition. But if recent studies are any indication, the buzziest trend in menopausal wellness is weed. https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/women-turning-to-cannabis-to-manage-menopause-symptoms-195307347.html
Cannabis Amplifies Quality of Life in Women with Treatment-Resistant Fibromyalgia
Published in Pain Practice, the study investigated the potential of using cannabis as an aid for pain relief and improved sleep quality, as well as explored the plant’s remedial action on a psychological and physical level. Based on the study results, cannabis offers short-term beneficial effects in women with treatment-resistant fibromyalgia. Although women tend to …
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Is marijuana addictive?
When it comes to cannabis, there’s a lot of contradictory information out there on whether the plant can be addictive or not. On one extreme, there’s the “Reefer Madness” hysteria that claims cannabis is a dangerous and destructive drug. On the other side, there are people that claim cannabis is a perfect medicine that is impossible to …
Reimagining weed: what if cannabis was treated like wine?
In the past 100 years, cannabis has undergone a dramatic transformation in the public eye, becoming enemy #1. Despite the lack of recorded deaths due to cannabis and the long-reported health benefits, cannabis has been looked down on and systematically targeted. So, what would the world look like if cannabis was never demonized? How would the …
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Can CBD help you quit smoking?
CBD has gained a reputation for its therapeutic effects in recent years, and one new use for it researchers are looking at is whether CBD could help with smoking cessation. Using a cannabis product to quit smoking is unorthodox, to say the least, especially considering the popularity of smoking cannabis and tobacco together. https://cannigma.com/research/can-cbd-help-you-quit-smoking/?utm_source=The%20Cannigma%20B2B&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2012.09.23%20%2801H9Z8Z81GFY0H5BCX4112VXHN%29&_kx=8G3OumshLvEfThcp28ReRczuzrPAIU-MWOpNcx5ueGO9Kp14cLaD_i0UpkDn7gGP.J8JtEm
What happens when you mix cannabis and tobacco?
Mixing cannabis and nicotine isn’t uncommon – especially in Europe, Australia and Israel. Many people enjoy mixing the two substances to create a unique “high”; some swear it heightens the effects of THC while others claim to not feel much from weed without nicotine. How do these two substances interact in the body and brain, …
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What to do if you get too high on cannabis
Taking medical cannabis for the first time can seem daunting for many people. Adverse reactions can usually be avoided by using the “start low, go slow” approach to dosing. If you do experience psychoactive effects that feel uncomfortable, however, here are some handy pieces of advice. https://cannigma.com/cannabis-news/what-to-do-if-you-get-too-high-on-cannabis/?utm_source=The%20Cannigma%20B2B&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2025.08.23%20%2801H8NJMWF9KZYJ1R2JFZAPZ9J3%29&_kx=8G3OumshLvEfThcp28ReRczuzrPAIU-MWOpNcx5ueGO9Kp14cLaD_i0UpkDn7gGP.J8JtEm
How to lower your cannabis tolerance
If you’re a regular cannabis user, you may have noticed that over time, it takes more weed to get the results that you want. This build-up is known as tolerance, and it’s common in chronic cannabis users. But is it a problem? https://cannigma.com/physiology/how-to-lower-your-cannabis-tolerance/?utm_source=The%20Cannigma%20B2B&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2005.09.23%20%2801H9D7KY337CSVTYSSB62C2XCB%29&_kx=8G3OumshLvEfThcp28ReRczuzrPAIU-MWOpNcx5ueGO9Kp14cLaD_i0UpkDn7gGP.J8JtEm
How to have a Hollyweed weekend on Sunset Blvd.
Five years into legalization, we wanted to see how to have fun as a stoner on Sunset Strip. Surprise—you totally can. Ride along with Leafly senior editor David Downs as he picks the top stores, flowers, growers, eats, and activities on Sunset Blvd. https://www.leafly.com/news/lifestyle/how-to-have-a-hollyweed-weekend-on-sunset-blvd
