Terpinolene strains can produce a sedative effect.
Terpinolene is a cyclic monoterpene that does not receive a spotlight in cannabis terpene research. Terpinolene is expressed throughout nature, but not a dominant cannabis molecule. More prevalent terpenes (like limonene or myrcene) get all of the attention, as they...
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Limonene strains can produce and anti-anxiety effect.
The terpene limonene is heavily expressed throughout Cannabis sativa strains. Limonene gets it name from citrus peels (lemons and oranges) and has a large prevalence in perfumes, cosmetics, cleaning products and essential oils. If you are looking for high limonene...
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β-caryophyllene strains can produce anti-inflammatory effects.
The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is made of receptors and signaling molecules that play a pivotal role in the body’s inflammatory response. Activating the ECS with cannabis is an option to help alleviate the discomfort from a chronic illness; an...
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Cannabis for HIV Neuropathic Pain
LGBTQ+ activists were one of the first groups to "spark" the push for cannabis legalization. Many individuals impacted by the HIV/AIDS epidemic of the 1980's found tremendous relief from their symptoms using cannabis. Join Torrey Holistics and Chemistry at San Diego...
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Alzheimers and Dementia
Cannabis, Alzheimers and Dementia Agitation, poor sleep, aggression, anxiety, and caregiver stress are all issues of Alzheimers and Dementia that put new challenges and strain on an aging population. Can cannabis help make life easier for a family suffering with an...
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Nausea & Vomiting
Cannabis & Nausea/Vomiting: The one thing that many people do not understand is that nausea and vomiting are two different issues. Obviously, they are connected but are treated differently in the medical community. For those who have had to deal with severe...
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Cancer: How To Help Others Going Through Cancer
Someone I love is going through cancer? What can I do? Oh my god, someone I love is going through cancer? WTF do I do now?! You are now going to follow along on a painful journey. And the worst part? You don’t get to participate… only watch. You cannot take their...
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Cancer: Ask For Help from Your Friends
Ask for Help! Now that we have curled up into a ball and cried ourselves into exhaustion, let’s get down to the next important lesson you will learn: you can’t get through this alone. I had a huge support network of friends and family to help me during my cancer...
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Cancer: Staying Positive by Using Cannabis
Ok, you have your diagnosis. You have cancer. The initial shock of hearing “the c-word” has now worn off. Now comes the hard part… what do I do now? The first rule of cancer club… is be optimistic. The second rule of cancer club… is BE OPTIMISTIC! Focus on What You...
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