Cannabis Beauty Products: The Industry’s New Frontier?

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With laws around CBD and THC in flux all over the US, new products infused with parts of theย plantย are entering the market. ย One of those markets that CBD is making a huge splash in is the beauty industry. Jesse Blades, makeup artist and founder of Blades Natural Beauty in 2008, says cannabis beauty products are […]

Cannabis For Dogs: New Drug Promises To Cure Pet Anxiety

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Do you have a furry best friend who is suffering from anxiety or chronic pain? ย One Australian medical cannabis company, Creso Pharma, says they have a solution for your troubled dog or cat. The European Union just gave Creso a health registration to sell two cannabidiol-based products for pets: one for horses, and one for […]

Can Marijuana Cure A Hangover?

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Experiencing a hangover can be brutal, and youโ€™re not alone if youโ€™re looking for relief. Hangovers are notorious for bringing on symptoms like headache, nausea, fatigue, and sensitivity to light and sound. While there are many folk remedies and over-the-counter solutions available, an increasing number of people swear by marijuana to ease the discomfort that […]

Cannabis Industry Predictions for 2017

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Image from merryjane.com 2016 was a booming and gratifying year for the cannabis industry! From skyrocketing stocks, to reductions in crime, to becoming an economic crutch for small towns, the industry has proven as viable and beneficial as any. As the year comes to a close, experts are already looking towards what the cannabis movement has in store […]

10 Scientific Studies From 2016 Showing Marijuana Is Safe and Effective

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Let’s take a look back at some of the most significant marijuana-centric studies published over the past year. 1. Pot Use Doesnโ€™t Adversely Impact IQ “In the largest longitudinal examination of marijuana use and IQ change, … we find little evidence to suggest that adolescent marijuana use has a direct effect on intellectual decline.โ€ 2. […]

Cannabis Flower Perfume!

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Do you love your cannabis enough to smell like it? Years ago, when the cosmetics retailer Sephora asked perfumer Mark Crames to create a fragrance based on the scent of cannabis, he knew he faced a formidable challenge. He would have to capture the slightly animalistic, skunky cannabis vibe, but temper it to please the […]

Adults use Cannabis More for Wellness than Intoxication

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Nine of 10 regular cannabis consumers use marijuana as part of their wellness program, according to a new study by New York-based market research firm Miner & Co. Studio. Of the 800 regular cannabis users surveyed, 93 percent consume marijuana at least once a week, and 95 percent prefer a euphoric effect that allows them […]

Ways Legal Medical Cannabis Benefits Society

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Image from cultureofawareness.com As the number of people utilizing marijuana grows, so too does our understanding of its societal benefits. Here are a few of the latest scientific findings: Patientsโ€™ use of all varieties of prescription drugs drops when medical cannabis is an option. Researchers assessed the relationship between medical marijuana legalization laws and physiciansโ€™ […]