There are many commonly held beliefs about the cannabis plant that have little to no basis in scientific fact. Anything that has been a part of human history, culture and medicinal practices since basically the beginning of time is going to have a long history passed down for many generations, which leaves plenty of time […]
Last week I felt it. That refreshing and distinctly cool breeze that whips in and out of the hot summer air and lingers around our shoulders just long enough to remind us that summer is not endless here in New England and… Autumn is coming. Aside from the celebrated decomposing chlorophyll, the onset of fall also […]
It is no secret that for centuries, we humans have been consuming cannabis to reduce stress levels and treat a number of medical conditions. Used properly, this herb can also be a valuable key to unlocking our artistic sides and for opening our minds to alternate creative processes. Considering all of these benefits, it should […]
“December 2015.” Those words echo in my mind. I hear what feels like a million reverberations of my voice uttering that phrase in response to friends, family and doctors inquiring, “When did it start?” I was hesitant to write about my experience because making sense of my symptoms is difficult; trying to write or speak logically about them […]
Why does smoking a joint quell the feeling of nausea? Why does eating an edible relieve the sensation of pain? How does CBD offer relief from seizures? The answers to these questions involve a complex internal system called our endocannabinoid system (ECS). Short for “endogenous” cannabinoid system, our ECS is a neuro-modulatory system that works […]
April 20 — a holiday observed by cannabis enthusiasts all over the world, a day where we can let our proverbial freak flags fly and truly celebrate the medicinal and cultural contributions of the plant we all know and love. But why 4/20, you ask? I’ll explain. Various legends surround the origin of 420 — that […]
Terpenes, fondly referred to as “terps,” are fragrant compounds in plants, and in the case of cannabis, they can be found alongside THC and CBD inside the plant’s trichome glands. They contribute to the plant’s medicinal properties and along with flavonoids, are responsible for the aromas that plant gives off. In fact, terpenes are the […]
Our environment is under attack from all angles, so each one of us must be conscious of and responsible about the products, businesses and business practices we support, and aware of the environmental impact of the things we perpetuate with our purchases. When we opt to utilize cannabis products to treat ailments instead of synthetic […]
Don’t miss the grand opening of Arctic Smoke Shop in West Warwick on Thursday, March 7, from 4 – 7pm! Located at 17 Washington St. in West Warwick, Arctic Smoke Shop is a women-led company with a commitment to providing their customers with nothing but positive experiences and quality merchandise. The grand opening will feature food, live […]
Cannabis has a long history of being used to enhance the human sexual experience. Since 700 BC in India, a cannabis drink has been used to heighten sensation and prolong arousal so people can achieve spiritual awakening while engaging in tantric sex focused on “oneness.” In Eastern Europe, cannabis-infused lamb’s fat has been given to […]