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June 23, 2014
06/23/2014
Xternal Cannabis-Infused Mud Mask: Using Topical Cannabis

Xternal Cannabis-Infused Mud Mask: Using Topical Cannabis

This powerful cannabis-infused cosmetic from Xternal has a relaxing herbal aroma and with the help of bentonite clay and eucalyptus oil (tea tree) it not only draws toxins...
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June 16, 2014
06/16/2014
Study Says Medical Marijuana May Help Alleviate Pain in Sickle Cell Patients

Study Says Medical Marijuana May Help Alleviate Pain in Sickle Cell Patients

A University of Minnesota research group, led by chief researcher Kalpna Gupta, has found that the cannabinoids in marijuana can help treat pain caused by sickle cell disease,...
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May 30, 2014
05/30/2014
Lunacy: The NFL Drug Policy

Lunacy: The NFL Drug Policy

Ex-NFL player and current sports columnist, Ryan Riddle, wrote a great piece on an NFL drug policy that he calls “hypocritical and harmful.” Indeed, a new lawsuit...
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May 6, 2014
05/06/2014
Weed Is Woman’s Best Friend

Weed Is Woman’s Best Friend

Being a woman is pretty awesome, but you can’t be this fabulous without there being a catch. Yes, with a great uterus comes great responsibility. I’m talking...
By: Rae Lland
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April 1, 2014
04/01/2014
My Favorite Strains: Black Russian

My Favorite Strains: Black Russian

  Prior to working in the medical marijuana industry (now just retail marijuana in Colorado), I was pretty much a strictly sativa smoker. I enjoy the up...
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March 18, 2014
03/18/2014
Study: Inhaled Cannabis Mitigates Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms

Study: Inhaled Cannabis Mitigates Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms

Inhaling whole-plant cannabis provides symptomatic relief in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD), according to observational trial data published in the March/April edition of the journal Clinical Neuropharmacology. Parkinson’s is a...
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March 10, 2014
03/10/2014
Who Uses Medical Marijuana, And Why?

Who Uses Medical Marijuana, And Why?

I came across an interesting article the other day that crunches some numbers about medical marijuana users in Nevada. Since Nevada is my home state, I was...
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February 27, 2014
02/27/2014
My Favorite Strains: Rubicon

My Favorite Strains: Rubicon

  CBD is a cannabanoid that has been getting a lot of press in the last few years, both here on Weedist and on much larger forums like CNN. Its...
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February 17, 2014
02/17/2014
Seahawks, Cannabis, and the NFL

Seahawks, Cannabis, and the NFL

As a deeply passionate 49er fan, I have to give some respect to the Seahawks. Budding rivalry aside, the Hawks played a great season and thoroughly deserved...
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February 14, 2014
02/14/2014
My Favorite Strains: Drizella

My Favorite Strains: Drizella

While visiting the dispensary a few weeks ago I noticed they were carrying a strain that I had never heard of before: Drizella. I liked the name...
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January 31, 2014
01/31/2014
Cannabis for Dogs With Cancer

Cannabis for Dogs With Cancer

A reader wrote to us asking: Hi, my dog was diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma cancer.  Can you ask if anyone knows about treating tumors of this type with...
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January 27, 2014
01/27/2014
NFL and Cannabis: A Glimmer of Hope

NFL and Cannabis: A Glimmer of Hope

The NFL has finally shown the first flecks of common sense regarding marijuana use among its players. By no means is it time for players to start sparking...
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December 11, 2013
12/11/2013
My Favorite Strains: Critical Mass

My Favorite Strains: Critical Mass

At this point in cannabis history, many more people have started to talk about CBD, the non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in marijuana, for its incredible pain relieving and...
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December 11, 2013
12/11/2013
ESPN: Time for NFL to Embrace New Pain Reliever, Marijuana

ESPN: Time for NFL to Embrace New Pain Reliever, Marijuana

An article in the December 23 issue of ESPN The Magazine, by Howard Bryant, explains that the NFL should embrace marijuana as a pain reliever.
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November 26, 2013
11/26/2013
Study: Ibuprofen May Prevent Marijuana Memory Problems

Study: Ibuprofen May Prevent Marijuana Memory Problems

A new study reveals the cause of marijuana memory problems, and suggests that over-the-counter painkillers can prevent this drawback of a cannabis lifestyle.
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October 31, 2013
10/31/2013
Product Review: Golden Organic Healing Oil

Product Review: Golden Organic Healing Oil

Golden Organic Healing Oil is unique in a cannabis community that offers a myriad of oils and elixirs that provide topical and ingestible relief for a plethora...
By: Anna Diaz
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October 10, 2013
10/10/2013
My Favorite Strains: Papaya Ice Wax (Dabs)

My Favorite Strains: Papaya Ice Wax (Dabs)

  Medical marijuana has advanced medicating into some great new levels, including high tolerance edibles and, of course, earwax and dabs. Those who aren’t fortunate enough to...
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October 7, 2013
10/07/2013
Cannabis Cure: Restless Leg Syndrome

Cannabis Cure: Restless Leg Syndrome

Two weeks ago, after years of talking my face off about the benefits of cannabis, my parents finally agreed to try some tinctures. The original plan was...
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October 3, 2013
10/03/2013
Two Ways to Use Your Cannabis Stems

Two Ways to Use Your Cannabis Stems

Stems are often overlooked as unusable. This video shows one easy, but kind of energy intensive, way to use them. Here are two other simple things you...
By: Anna Diaz
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September 26, 2013
09/26/2013
My Favorite Strains: Bruce Banner

My Favorite Strains: Bruce Banner

Some strains just have a name that sounds so intriguing that you can’t help but want to try it. Just like any other good marketing, the name...
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