Category Archives: Herbs

The 5 High-THCV Strains You Should Know About

As our scientific knowledge of cannabis grows, we’re gaining a better understanding of how the plant’s complex chemical makeup shapes how our bodies and minds respond to different strains. From cannabinoids to terpenes and flavonoids, we’re learning that even the smallest molecules can have a big impact on how a particular cannabis strain makes us feel, along with  the health benefits it can provide. A perfect example of this is the trace cannabinoid tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV).  THCV is a minor cannabinoid usually found in trace amounts in most […]

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Tweets About Cannabis' Health Benefits are full of Mistruths

There has been a lot of talk in the U.S. about legalizing recreational cannabis, and about cannabis’ potential to help with health issues. Scientists working in medicine may have a lot to discover about cannabis’ ability to improve health. However, the medical community does know that short-term health consequences of cannabis use include impaired short-term memory, impaired attention, impaired coordination and sleep problems. I study ways to inform public health and policy using data from social media. As part of my research, I monitor Twitter conversation topics […]

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The Best Cannabis Strains for Your Favorite Workout

Weed has come a long way since plastic baggies and secretive sessions of mystery tokes. The recent explosion of cannabis strains, products, and devices has rocketed the industry to near unlimited heights—and it only continues to grow.  And with weed coming out of the shadows of prohibition and the “War on Drugs,” it has been swiftly incorporated into other industries that benefit yourself and the community.  Fitness enthusiasts and newbies alike have flocked to healing cannabinoids and motivational strains to recover from or fuel daunting workouts. But […]

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The 5 Best Soils for Growing Weed

If growing cannabis is an art, then the soil is the canvas, paint and even a little bit of the brush. As your “grow medium” (the material that your plants grow in), the balance of nutrients your soil contains shapes how your plants grow, how fast and abundantly they flower and how many buds they yield.  Cannabis plants spring up like a literal weed. But growing weed optimally — in a way that allows it to express its best traits and produce trichome-rich flowers — demands care, […]

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