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For people who use cannabis for the first time, the initial selection of products can be a little overwhelming, but this is not necessarily the case. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of unique cannabis varieties and a wide variety of variations in consumption. To play it safe and guarantee success, there are a few simple things you need to know. KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN INDICA AND SATIVA Cannabis is divided into two types: Indica and Sativa. Indica plants are generally small, bushy and contain a higher amount of THC. Dried indica flowers are larger, denser and darker in colour....

CBD is a cannabinoid which, because of its medicinal potential, plays a major role both inside and outside the cannabis industry. Many benefits have been identified, including anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, antioxidant and anticonvulsant properties, to name but a few. There are now many products, including food and supplements, which allow consumers to easily integrate the CBD into their daily lives. This booming industry and the resulting innovations have led to new and improved extraction methods whereby cannabinoids such as CBD, terpenes and other substances can be isolated from the material of the cannabis plant and made usable. Although isolates offer higher...

The keto diet may seem like another fleeting health trend, but its benefits often exceed what many have expected it to be. As it turns out, CBD oil occupies a similar position in the wellness world. Even if current research has not produced irrefutable evidence, we are learning more about the cannabinoid every day and every new study points in an increasingly positive direction. Since CBD oil and the keto diet have similar reputations, it is particularly interesting to think about how CBD oil performs along with a ketogenic diet. It seems as if both can work in different but...

CBD is attracting a lot of attention right now. However, there are still quite a few misconceptions surrounding this remarkable cannabinoid, how it affects the body, what potential uses it has, and also what is its legality. Here are facts about CBD that you need to know. CBD DOES NOT EXCEED Because of its intimate relationship with the cannabis plant, one might assume that CBD was intoxicating or "high". However, this is not the truth. Although the cannabinoid can maintain subtle effects on mood and state of mind - in a manner similar to, say, dark chocolate - it does...

Cannabinoids are the essential compounds that give cannabis its valuable recreational qualities and medicinal properties. But what are the most common cannabinoids in cannabis and how can they affect our bodies? WHAT ARE CANNABINOIDS? The term "cannabinoids" refers to a group of more than 100 different chemical compounds that interact with cannabinoid receptors. They give cannabis its own medicinal and recreational properties. When we ingest cannabis, whether by smoking, vaporizing or consuming it, the cannabinoids in the plant activate specific receptors (called CB1 and CB2) in our brain and body. These receptors are part of our endocannabinoid system (or ECS),...