On March 7, 2019, the Maryland Senate passed a bill, SB97, that would allow Maryland medical cannabis patients to own a firearm. The vote was 46-0 by the full Senate after the Senate Judicial Proceedings committee passed it by 11-0 on March 1. In doing so, Maryland has deviated from the policy of most medical … Read more
Dorothy-Rourke Stiver One of the joys of being part of the cannabis community is meeting wonderfully talented people. One such woman is Dorothy-Rourke Stiver who has been gracious enough to share her original recipes. PLEASE NOTE: Dorothy typically uses RSO (Rick Simpson Oil of Full Extract Cannabis Oil) for several reasons: It is ready to … Read more
One of the most overlooked and underappreciated organs of the human body is our skin. It weighs 8 lbs, covers up to 23 square feet and is the best line of defense against foreign invaders. Recent studies suggest that skin can help control our immune system. The state of our skin is an indicator of … Read more
One of the minor side effects of medical cannabis oil is the flavor. As many have pointed out, it takes some getting used to. So, this article is for all you newbies who are looking for ways to mask the flavor of cannabis oil. Here are some suggestions for you: Put the oil in a … Read more
Terpinolene: Terpinolene is used as an aroma agent in soaps and perfumes, and as a component of some insect repellents. As opposed to other terpenes found in cannabis, terpinolene is neither an analgesic nor an anti-inflammatory. However, this terpene is studied for its antifungal and antibacterial properties, and for its mild sedative action. It is … Read more
I am constantly seeing posts by distressed medical cannabis patients who are having problems with their vape pens. In response to your cries for help, this article is about the care of vape pens. It will include information on the types of vape pens that are available and some care instructions as well as troubleshooting. … Read more
Knowing what to do when you realize that you have built up a tolerance to THC is a big problem for many patients in the medical cannabis community. I know this because I have seen many posts on the Medical Cannabis Community FB page addressing this concern. So, when I saw an article about something … Read more
When I started writing about medical cannabis, it didn’t take long for me to discover Rick Simpson. In 2007, he produced an extremely concentrated and potent form of high-THC cannabis oil known as RSO (Rick Simpson Oil) that he used to cure his own skin cancer. He never sold it and he encouraged people to … Read more
Now that the effects of fossil fuel use are known to be causing serious climate damage, it is incredibly important for all governments to switch to renewable energy sources. Industrial hemp may just be the solution to saving the planet. In this article I will describe all the different types of hemp biofuel, give some … Read more
As a medical cannabis patient, you have probably either purchased a cannabis product with the strain name Kush or at least seen it on the menu. Have you ever wondered what Kush means? In this article, I will define Kush, discuss its origins and history, examine what makes it unique, and explain why it is … Read more