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The Entourage Effect, Your Cannabis Experience
The entourage effect supports the idea that the whole plant is greater than the sum of its parts.
Cannabis and Meditation
There are several different styles of meditation, each providing a method of focusing the mind to achieve inner peace. Why is this so important? Did you know that we have over 60,000 thoughts per day??? We have a constant dialogue of thoughts running through our minds that are distracting us all day long. Meditation is a tool to quiet down the mind. When we focus our mind solely on one thing, all the rest of the noise starts to disappear. Put simply, meditation teaches us how to concentrate.
Easy Frozen Cannabis-Infused Trifle Dessert
Are you looking for a tasty summer dessert? Try this easy cannabis-infused trifle recipe and your taste buds will be singing!
Hemp and the Farm Bill
Hemp and marijuana are part of the same plant species but are different groups within that species.
Delta 8 THC, the "New" Cannabinoid
Delta 8 THC is the sister compound of Delta 9 THC. While both are similar, Delta 8 has a lower psychoactive but pleasurable experience.
Summer Unity Social 2021 with The Cannabis Community
We were joined by advocates for our Summer Unity Social from all around the community, in addition to our amazing partners at Compassionate Clinics of America, and our sponsors including, Reed Construction, Curaleaf, Chitiva by Prescribd, In Grown Farms, Mattio Communications, Cannabis Business Association of Illinois, Chicago NORML, Chi High Tours, MBM Advantage, EC Public Relations, & Redemption Botanicals Group.
Cannabinoids and How They Interact with Your Body
Cannabinoids are chemical compounds, also referred to as phytocannabinoids, produced by the cannabis plant that interact with the cannabinoid receptors in the body.
What Are Terpenes in Cannabis and How Do They Work?
Terpenes are aromatic molecules that almost every kind of plant contains, and they are responsible for the plants’ flavor and aroma. One of their main functions is to keep predators away and increase resin yield. Cannabis can have up to 120 different terpenes, of which 100 are exclusively found in marijuana plants. Every different strain has a different concentration of terpenes, allowing for a never-ending combination of flavors and effects.
All You Need To Know About Cannabis Concentrates
Scientists have identified 110 different cannabinoids and over 120 terpenes in cannabis plants. These are produced in a part of the plant called the trichome. That is the name of those tiny white crystalline bits that resemble little mushrooms and are found on the plant’s buds and leaves’ surface.
Summer Time Cannabis Infused Mojito Cocktail
Ice-cold cocktails are truly one of the great summer pleasures in life — and it’s even more sensational when infused with cannabis This cannabis drink recipe is super easy to make, and it gives you some room to experiment based on your personal preferences as well! The easiest method of approach is just to add some cannabis infused ice cubes right into the cold glass of your cocktail — and after you master the art of making cannabis cubes yourself, you can also add that potent extract to any drink you want!
Take a break and shake it out
Our bodies aren’t designed to be stuck in chairs all day. Check out this quick movement break video from Nicole Mixdorf, Chief Wellness Officer at Balance by Nature, to learn some stretches you can do whenever you need to get up and move. These are great for alleviating tension in the neck, shoulders, and hips.
Dabbing 101 - How to Consume Cannabis Concentrates
Consuming cannabis concentrates is referred to as “Dabbing”. Come learn to Dab with us!
CO2 Extracted Cannabis Oil
Watch and learn about extracting your cannabis oil with CO2. One of the cleanest ways to consume your concentrates.
Heating Concentrates 101
What is the perfect temperature for consuming “dabs”? Learn to tailor your experience with cannabis concentrates
The History of 710 and Cannabis OIL
The short answer is the 710 is just Oil flipped upside down but watch the video for full details!
Cool Off with Cannabis Infused Popsicles
Keep your Cool and stay Elevated this summer with our Cannabis Infused Popsicles recipe!
What I’ve learned from the pandemic
Anytime we experience our lives being shaken up we have a choice… we can resist it or we can surrender to it. As we begin to emerge from our time of isolation, we have an amazing opportunity to decide what aspects of ourselves we want to leave behind and who we want to become.
Cannabis and Your Lifestyle
Cannabis and your lifestyle, no matter what it is, it finds a place to improve your experiences.
Cannabis and Yoga - Meditation Preparation
Cannabis and yoga, a great way to lower inhibitions and ego and allow yourself to feel good, be more connected and present.
Cannabis and Nutrition - Weight Management and Mindful Munchies
Cannabis and nutrition, not your everyday munchies. Cannabis is a great weight management tool whether you are looking to gain weight or lose weight. We’ve come to coin the term ‘Mindful Munchies”
Cannabis and Exercise: It helps to keep you active
Cannabis and exercise, contrary to what “Reefer Madness” would keep you believing, consuming marijuana does not make you want to eat and sleep all day. In fact, just the opposite and help get many out of bed and maintain an active lifestyle.
Cannabis and COVID-19 Coping
Cannabis businesses have been deemed essential during this world pandemic. Please continue to be safe, patient, and kind as the world returns to a new normal.
How to Make Cannabis Butter
Making butter is the first step in making your own cannabis edibles at home! There are many ways to make it and here we have 2 ways for you on how to do so.
Breathwork to Shut Down the Stress Response
Nicole Mixdorf, Chief Wellness Officer at Balance by Nature, will be sharing valuable tools with us each month for stress reduction, growth mindset, healing, and personal development. Today, she’s sharing How to Instantly Shut Down the Stress Response.
Learn How To Grow Your Own Medical Cannabis In Illinois
Marijuana is becoming widely recognized as a medicinally useful herb to treat many conditions. More people than ever qualify for medical use of cannabis as legislators pass new laws, expanding medicinal marijuana’s use into new states.
Where Did 420 Come From?
420 is one of the most celebrated “holidays” in the cannabis community for as long as people can remember. But where did this peculiar celebration stem from?
How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Missouri
Marijuana is becoming widely recognized as a medicinally useful herb to treat many conditions. More people than ever qualify for medical use of cannabis as legislators pass new laws, expanding medicinal marijuana’s use into new states.
How Can I Get Medical Marijuana In Pennsylvania During The Coronavirus Pandemic?
Image by Brian McGowan on Unsplash If you are looking to become a medical cannabis patient during the pandemic, you can now do it from the comfort of your own home in the state of Pennsylvania. This is thanks to the relaxed regulations that Gov. Wolf enacted under the state’s Disaster Proclamation in March. With other changes, physicians … Continued
Medical Cannabis Cards on the Rise Amid COVID-19 Crisis
Medical cannabis sales continue to spike as consumers stock up in anticipation of supply chain disruptions as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to spread. It seems consumers agree cannabis is an essential need. Across the country, people are turning to medical cannabis to ease their anxiety, stress and fears the COVID-19 crisis. CBD and hemp oils … Continued
