When it comes to chronic disease, arthritis isn’t so much a novelty as it is an inevitability. Aging, injuries and a host of other lifestyle factors add to the risk of osteoarthritis. The wear-and-tear on the joint leads to the …
Weekly Cannabis News Roundup
With so much changing day-to-day with medical cannabis and the looming legalization date in Canada, it can be easy to miss some of the updates. We publish weekly recap blogs of the top stories from the cannabis world, so you …
The top 5 cannabis myths you can debunk with your family this holiday
The holidays are a great time to gather with family and friends and engage in meaningful and interesting conversations. However, if you have stress about battling the anti-cannabis conversations with family this weekend, we have a list of the top …
Illegal vs Legal Cannabis in Canada: where the landscape sits now
As most of you know, cannabis is being federally legalized for recreational use in Canada, on July 1, 2018. Until that time however, the only way to legally purchase cannabis in Canada, is through the federally regulated medical cannabis program …
420 Weekly Cannabis News Roundup
With so much changing day-to-day with medical cannabis and the looming legalization date in Canada, it can be easy to miss some of the updates. We will now be publishing weekly recap blogs of the top stories from the cannabis …
Cannabis and Behaviour: How different strains affect thought patterns
Today we’re going to look at cannabis and behaviour, more specifically, how you can use different strains to achieve different effects. Let’s not get too far ahead of ourselves, there are high CBD strains that offer relief from ailments like inflammation, …
Report: Cannabis charges down in Canada
In Statistics Canada’s annual report, released today, it was revealed that the number of cannabis-related offences reported to police is down. For the fifth straight year, cannabis crimes are on the decline in Canada. In 2016, approximately 55,000 offences related …
New Research on Cannabidiol for Epileptic Children
New research from the New England Journal of Medicine, outlines more evidence to support the effectiveness of cannabis to reduce seizures in epileptic children with Dravet syndrome. Epilepsy is a neurological disease that causes various forms of seizures, ranging from …
Yes, Dispensaries are Still Illegal in Canada
There have been lots of stories cropping up in the media lately about cannabis dispensaries opening their doors in Calgary and across Alberta. Please remember, that until legalization comes into effect in July of 2018, dispensaries are 100 per cent …
Study: Canadians are replacing prescription drugs with cannabis
A new landmark study by researchers Philippe Lucas and Zach Walsh (in conjunction with Tilray), found that an impressive number of Canadians are replacing their drug prescriptions with medical cannabis. Their research shows that 63 per cent of respondents reported …
420 Recipe: Vegetarian Lasagna
Every week we show you how to make edibles from your medical marijuana. Today, a recipe for cannabis-infused vegetarian lasagna. Ingredients: Instructions:
The fastest-growing demographic for medical marijuana? Seniors
The fastest-growing user base of medical marijuana, are adults in their 70s, 80s and 90s. Many seniors are trying cannabis for the first time, after having failed luck with pharmaceuticals for things like chronic pain, insomnia, depression and anxiety. There …
The Benefits of Vaporizing Over Smoking
When it comes to ingesting marijuana, the classic image that comes to mind is someone smoking a joint. This is not the ideal method for many, because of health concerns, the stigma, etc. Vaporizing is actually the the most recommended method for …
Just how big could Canada’s cannabis industry get?
The media is abuzz with a constant cycle of predictions and news about the budding cannabis industry in Canada, as legalization gets a step closer each week. We can look to states in the US in regards to the success …
420 Recipe: Cannabis Gummies
Every week we show you how to make edibles from your medical marijuana. This week, a recipe for cannabis-infused gummies. Ingredients: *You will need silicon moulds for this in whatever shape you like (animals, food, nature, etc.). You can use …
Did You Know: about the origins of cannabis?
In a new weekly feature on our blog titled ‘Did You Know’, we’ll be sharing some facts, statistics and research on cannabis. Keep staying tuned! This week, we explore the origins of cannabis, do you know how old this plant …