As if CBD and THC weren’t enough to keep up with, there’s a new cannabinoid you need to know about on the block. That’s CBG or cannabigerol. The lesser-known and less abundant cannabinoid is being further researched for a number of effects that provide health benefits. In fact, CBD + CBG oil is being manufactured …
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Weed has a few long-term myths that are slowly being proven or unproven with advanced research. Like, weed actually fuelling your appetite with cases of the munchies…and also, weed raising anxiety or paranoia. Both ‘myths’ are technically true, but on the flip side for one, marijuana can also be used to lessen anxiety. What studies …
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The advent of legal cannabis in Canada has brought sweeping changes to how people buy weed. One of the biggest innovations since the legalization of marijuana is online dispensaries. Now, customers have access to selection and quality previously unheard off from black market dealers, and they can find it all from the comfort of their …
In recent decades, researchers have taken aim at the multitude of possible health benefits that cannabis may carry. Prescription drugs utilizing cannabinoids have emerged in the fields of epilepsy, cancer palliative care, and more. One area of particular interest is marijuana’s possible ability to alleviate chronic pain. One in five Canadians lives with chronic pain, …
It should be easy to buy weed online. There’s no line to stand in and no need to worry about being seen at the store. However, not all online dispensaries are the same. Some offer higher levels of quality, customer service, selection, and a host of other advantages. At MMJDirect, we always strive to provide …
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Post-traumatic-stress-disorder or PTSD is a dynamic condition that affects an increasing number of the population. Its list of side-effects is long, and the symptoms can be quite debilitating when offset. Which experts in the medical field are having a hard time finding a treatment suitable for. That was until the research into psychedelics and specifically …
With advancements in the weed industry as a whole, plant genetics have come a long way. We now better understand what indica and sativa strains mean, and breeders are even crossing genetics to better harness unique effects or benefits. This also means…we have a better understanding of what types work best for chronic pain too. …
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Since the recreational sale of cannabis became legal in Canada in 2018, Canadians have grappled with one question: where can they buy weed? While the answer to “where should I buy weed in Vancouver” shouldn’t be that difficult, it’s not as easy of a question as it sounds at first. Provinces and territories each have …
Once you caught on to the differences between shatter, wax, distillate, and other cannabis concentrates… a new one emerged onto the market. That being the rise of Live Resin products. Recently, more and more brands are diversifying their concentrate goods with the most elite of them all. Live Resin has its own unique and individual …
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ADHD is the most common psychological disorder in Canada and affects 4% of adults worldwide. Meanwhile, opioid use is running rampant and addiction is frequent with commonly prescribed medications for the condition. But, with a wave of legalization for medical marijuana and recreational use, cannabis is seeming to address both issues. Not only can the …
In many circles, purple weed is prized far beyond its green-hued brethren. Many smokers will deliberately seek out purple cannabis, or “purps,” eschewing other strains regardless of potency or flavour. Sometimes this reputation is deserved – others, not so much. That begs the question: what exactly is it that makes weed purple? And is purple …
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Although possession and use of cannabis became legal in Canada in 2018, some people are still hazy about the laws surrounding marijuana. That’s understandable – since weed used to be illegal, it’s natural for people to be wary. In this post, we’ll cover some of the laws surrounding marijuana possession in Canada and how it …
