Not only are people everywhere recognising the therapeutic benefits of cannabis but they enjoying the recreational benefits too. This has spawned a tourism industry in cannabis with some specifically venturing into a state or country to sample and buy cannabis products. Although not openly advertising cannabis as a tourist attraction, visitors arrive by the bus […]

Hemp plastic is a bioplastic made by using industrial hemp, which is one of the strongest natural fibers known to man. There are a variety of hemp plastics manufactured today, from standard plastics reinforced with hemp fibres, to 100% biodegradable hemp plastics. Hemp certainly is a versatile plant. Hemp seeds and protein powders are a […]

Hemp seeds and hemp powder are known to have a multitude of health benefits. Not only are more and more more Americans aged 55 and over using marijuana for recreational and medicinal benefits to treat aches and pains due to aging, but many are realising the incredible properties of hemp seeds to maintain good health […]

Prince was a famed American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and actor, who enjoyed huge success and popularity. He died on April 21, 2016. Prince is well-known to have suffered from debilitating pain in his hips, which has been attributed to years of dancing on stage in high-heels. The recipient of double hip replacement surgery […]

In certain states, several independent studies found dangerous levels of pesticides in marijuana products. States that have legalized marijuana are struggling to get to grips with the issue of pesticides because the federal government still lists marijuana as an illegal Schedule 1 drug. This means that there is confusion as to which pesticides and what quantities […]

Marijuana is said to be a gateway drug, meaning that once you start on marijuana, it will not be long before you start on really hard drugs such as heroin and cocaine. How true is this notion? Research suggests that heavy cannabis users who started smoking between 12 – 17 years of age are 85 […]

Medical marijuana dispensaries are popping up all over Toronto, much to the chagrin of Mayor John Tory, who stated that these marijuana shops are “verging on being out of control in some neighborhoods.” Although Canada is in the process of making marijuana legal, this is not expected to happen until 2017. Toronto’s growing number of […]

More and more people are turning to marijuana for illnesses, pain relief and insomnia. Mostly, medical marijuana is processed and made into an oil, which has psychoactive properties if it is high in THC and this is the same when consuming processed cannabis edibles. Many find that raw and juiced marijuana has amazing health benefits. […]

There is a general assumption that all marijuana businesses are making heaps of money. Some businesses are making large profits, but it is not standard across the industry. Although profit margins are healthy in some cases, they are not what people might think because of taxes and costs associated with regulatory compliance. Just how eco-friendly […]

Synthetic cannabis is the term used for artificial, chemical compounds that mimic THC, the psychoactive compound of cannabis. Synthetic forms of cannabis are very potent and dangerous and are linked to deaths and illnesses. A synthetic chemical is sprayed onto a base material (often plant-based). The resultant product attempts to mimic the effect of natural […]

Whether it’s for medical or recreational use, marijuana still has a stigma attached to it that can brand one a “drug user” or “pot-head”. Describing the benefits of medical marijuana to kids is easy enough, since there is enough evidence of it’s benefits to convince them and others of its usefulness. Besides, it’s legal in […]

Synthetic cannabis is the term used for artificial, chemical compounds that mimic THC, the psychoactive compound of cannabis. Synthetic forms of cannabis are very potent and dangerous and are linked to deaths and illnesses among prison inmates in Britain. Natural marijuana gains its psychoactive compounds from a cannabinoid known as THC. Synthetic marijuana is completely […]

We have all, at one time or another, experienced the discomfort of inflammation. Inflammation is a protective mechanism triggered in our body to alert us to the fact that we have some kind of physical problem. When we injure ourselves, even a small cut or scrape will cause our body to set up a process […]

What used to be termed as shyness or simply an individual who has an introverted personality is now termed a disorder, SAD, which stands for Social Anxiety Disorder. Introverts are people who find their peace away from people and feel most comfortable when they are alone. How does cannabis help them cope? It is said […]

Chron’s disease is usually treated with pharmaceutical drugs that are often ineffective. One young boy has been managing the disease by taking cannabis oil every day, and attributes to this treatment the fact that he is alive and well. Chron’s disease causes a chronic inflammation that attacks a person’s gastrointestinal tract in order to attack […]