Seven Strains for the Star Wars Fan
Star Wars is a timeless tale and a cultural icon. So it's no wonder that it often makes its way into cannabis culture as well. Below are seven strains for Star Wars fans. May the force be with you!
Topic
sleeping aid — page 2
53 articles
Cannabis FactsLink
Marijuana, REM Sleep, and Dreams
Marijuana can affect how often you dream by rearranging your sleep cycle. People who smoke marijuana before bed often struggle to recall their dreams the next morning. Yet, when these individuals stop smoking, they tend to experience more vivid dreams than before.
ASA and Leafly Tag-Team NFL
The main, practical reason that I feel cannabis should be legal and allowed for consumption by NFL players is that it is a tremendously safe alternative to the gamut of pharmaceutical pain medication that these men are readily prescribed.
Cannabis 101Link
Cannabinoid Profile: A Crash Course in THCa
In this issue of Cannabinoid Profiles, the properties of THCa are broken down and the therapeutic benefits are explored.
Study: Synthetic Cannabinoid "Safe and Effective" Treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress
The administration of nabilone, a synthetic cannabinoid, safely mitigates symptoms of post-traumatic stress (PTS) syndrome, according to clinical data published online ahead of print in the Journal of Psychopharmacology.
Study: Oral THC Safely and Effectively Addresses Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms
The administration of oral THC mitigates symptoms of post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD), according to clinical trial data published online ahead of print in the journal Clinical Drug Investigation.
My Favorite Strains: Blackwater
Blackwater is a cross of two already pretty legendary indica strains, San Fernando Valley Kush and Mendo Purps. The latter is what gives Blackwater its distinct dark color, which typically isn’t quite all the way purple but not at all green; like something closer to black colored nugs.
Cannabis FactsLink
Study: Cannabidiol May Improve Sleep In Parkinson’s
Cannabidiol (CBD), a cannabinoid in marijuana, may help Parkinson’s disease sufferers overcome sleep problems, a new study from the University of Sao Paulo in Brazil has found.
Cannabis 101Link
Marijuana and Sleep: What’s the Connection?
Research suggests those who use cannabis are more likely to suffer from sleep problems. But does using marijuana before bed help or hurt your sleep? A recent study from researchers at the University of Pennsylvania shows that people who use marijuana tend to struggle with sleep.
Lunacy: The NFL Drug Policy
A new lawsuit is being levied against the NFL by ex-players who say they were intentionally deceived by team physicians and are now suffering the ravages of the narcotics.
My Favorite Strains: Black Russian
A cross of the heavy White Russian and even heavier indica dominant hybrid Black Domina, Black Russian is no joke. There are indica strains that don't make you pass out immediately, but rather act as a great pain reliever.
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.
Life Without Sleep, No Life at All
This recent article discussing what sleep-deprivation does to a person got me thinking about one of the major driving forces behind my cannabis use...
Cannabis FactsLink
Leaf Science: 5 Ways Marijuana Affects Sleep
Leaf Science describes 5 interesting ways marijuana affects sleep.
Families Continue to Come to Colorado for Cannabis Treatment
As knowledge of cannabis as treatment for children becomes more accepted, families from less weed-friendly places come to Colorado for cannabis treatment.
Marijuana Tolerance Breaks: 5 Ways to Pass the Time With Ease and in Better Health
I still take marijuana tolerance breaks approximately every three months for a week. Some frequent/heavy cannabis users *may* experience some withdrawal...
My Favorite Strains: Papaya Ice Wax (Dabs)
The Papaya ice wax pictured here is made from a great indica strain with a sweet, fruity taste and an effect that’s great for pain relief and sleep.
Cannabis Cure: Restless Leg Syndrome
My dad has back/leg pain and gets wicked restless leg syndrome. After listening to me tout cannabis to my mother, he figured there was no harm in trying...