{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-tags-template-js","path":"/tag/cbd/2","result":{"data":{"allArticle":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Article_3817-markdown","title":"The 5 Best Cannabis Products for Sleep in New York ","slug":"the-5-best-cannabis-products-for-sleep-in-new-york","content":"Good sleep supports good health, but [getting the recommended seven or so hours is a challenge for more than a third of Americans](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works/sleep-facts-statistics). Insomnia can be short-lived or chronic, and it has many causes **including anxiety, depression, and chronic pain**. \n\n![Cannabis can help you fall asleep.](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_25_at_11_31_38_AM_09614a10be.png)\n\n [Insomnia and other sleep problems](https://hellomd.com/articles/a-holistic-approach-to-alleviating-insomnia) affect daily life in many ways, and most people turn to a wide variety of prescription and over-the-counter sleep aids for relief. But these medications can have side effects ranging from a mild “hungover” feeling to parasomnia, a condition in which people sleepwalk, drive and do risky behaviors while under the influence of a sleep aid.  \n\n![Cannabis compounds can help you sleep](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_26_at_5_55_49_PM_7cbc35d1d1.png)\n\nA large and growing body of research reveals that the compounds in cannabis work naturally with the body’s systems to support a [refreshing sleep](https://hellomd.com/articles/dreaming-of-better-sleep-cannabis-may-help) without the toxic side effects of prescription and non-prescription sleep medications. Today, [adults in New York can choose from various new cannabis products](https://hellomd.com/articles/new-york-weed-companies-with-innovative-marijuana-products) created to relieve Insomnia. \n\n![Cannabis can help you get a good night's sleep.](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_24_at_5_50_16_PM_48ddfbed9f.png)\n\nHere’s a look at how cannabis can help just about anyone get a better night’s sleep, along with a rundown of some of the best cannabis-infused sleep products available from New York’s [Verilife](https://www.verilife.com/ny/menu/verilife-albany-ny) dispensaries.\n\n### Sleep Disorders Can Affect Anyone\n\nSleep disorders can affect anyone, and the most common of these is Insomnia, defined as the inability to get to sleep or stay asleep. About one in ten Americans suffer from either short or long-term insomnia. It can affect children as young as twelve, and it’s prevalent in those over 65.  Insomnia also seems to be increasing due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.\n\nInsomnia [has many causes](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/insomnia/what-causes-insomnia), too, which makes it challenging to treat. \nCommon contributors to insomnia include:\n\n- Health conditions that cause pain and discomfort at night\n- Irregular sleep schedules\n- Certain medications\n- Stress \n\nPoor sleep can have several adverse side effects. Because sleep gives the brain time to rest and reorganize, insomnia can cause daytime sleepiness and problems with focus and concentration. Some studies suggest a consistent lack of sleep could contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.\n\n![Herbal tea can help you get to sleep.](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_26_at_5_59_02_PM_8da22d579c.png)\n\nBecause insomnia is an umbrella term for many conditions that cause sleeplessness, it’s no surprise that insomniacs can choose from a [variety of remedies](https://hellomd.com/articles/a-holistic-approach-to-alleviating-insomnia) ranging from lifestyle changes, \nmeditation or a cup of soothing chamomile tea before bed to potent pharmaceuticals that force the brain into downtime. \n\n### Cannabis Can Beat Insomnia - Naturally \n\nResearch reveals that [cannabis can offer relief](https://hellomd.com/articles/5-sleep-disorders-cannabis-can-help-alleviate) from many of the conditions that contribute to insomnia, without the side effects of prescription sleep aids.  The compounds in this plant work with the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS), a large network of cell receptors found throughout the body and brain. \n\n![iStock-1171629016.jpg](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i_Stock_1171629016_832c45d4d9.jpg)\n\nThe ECS system helps to maintain balance among the body’s many subsystems, and it responds both to naturally produced cannabinoid chemicals and the very similar compounds found in cannabis. That’s why combinations of the cannabis compounds THC (delta 9 tetrahydrocannabinol), CBD (cannabidiol), and many other “minor” cannabinoids and terpenes can help to relieve the anxiety, depression and pain that can contribute to poor sleep. \n\n### The 5 Best Cannabis Products in New York for Sleep\n\nCannabis in New York [is now legal for both recreational and medical patients](https://oasas.ny.gov/cannabis). Now, New Yorkers 21 and older can choose from various innovative cannabis products for relaxation and sleep. \n\nHere are five of the best cannabis products in New York that promote a good night's sleep.\n\n### 1:1 Orange\n\n![1:1 Orange available at the cannabis New York dispensary Verilife helps people sleep](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_26_at_5_50_11_PM_18dfd1b913.png)\n\n[1:1 Orange](https://www.verilife.com/ny/menu/verilife-bronx-ny)\nThis 20-pack of orange-flavored chewable gels by matter contain equal amounts of CBD and THC to support relaxation and relief from anxiety for a good night’s sleep. Each pack contains 100mg of CBD and 100mg of THC, plus traces of other minor cannabinoids.\n\n### 20:1 Pink Lemonade\n\n![Pink Lemonade is cannabis flower available at Verilife in New York and is a great sleep aid](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_26_at_5_51_44_PM_82e06316e2.png)\n\nFor those who prefer to smoke cannabis, [20:1 Pink Lemonade](https://www.verilife.com/ny/menu/verilife-bronx-ny)\nis a fruity cannabis flower from the brand matter. It tastes like a combination of lemon and grapefruit and delivers relief from anxiety while promoting relaxation. It has a THC content of 17 percent. \n\n### 1:1 EF90 TXC Vape Cartridge\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-12-26 at 5.53.03 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_26_at_5_53_03_PM_7ed203af8a.png)\n\nThe [EF90 TXC Vape Cartridge](https://www.verilife.com/ny/menu/verilife-bronx-ny) by matter is a distillate vape which contains equal amounts of THC and CBD. It is good for reducing anxiety, easing pain, and supporting better sleep. This cartridge contains 45 percent THC and 45 percent CBD with a flavorful high viscosity extract.\n\n### 1:1 Green ES Capsules\n\n![1:1 Green ES Capsules are available in New York dispensary Verilife and are a great sleep aid for restless nights](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_26_at_5_53_52_PM_8e348338f3.png)\n\n[Matter’s Green Extra Strength capsules](https://www.verilife.com/ny/menu/verilife-bronx-ny) offer a different way to consume cannabis with fast-acting capsules containing equal amounts of CBD and THC. These capsules deliver the effects of cannabis quickly relieving pain and anxiety that may interfere with sleep.\n\n### 20:1 INP Indica Extract\n\n![Barry Zingman M.D..png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Barry_Zingman_M_D_713b40c776.png)\n\nThe [20:1 INP Indica Extract](https://www.verilife.com/ny/menu/verilife-bronx-ny) by Curaleaf is a full spectrum Indica extract that comes in a dropper format. The extremely potent extract stands at around 75% THC. The full spectrum dropper contains approximately 375mg of major cannabinoids and uses the same decarboxylated oil as the Curaleaf Premium Slim Disposable Vape assortment.\n\nWhether it’s caused by stress, pain, or other issues, insomnia can interfere with daily living in many ways - but so can the effects of many popular sleep aids. Cannabis offers safe, natural relief from insomnia without nasty side effects. Today’s 5 best cannabis products can help New Yorkers get a good night’s sleep.\n\n### Get Your Medical Document & Purchase Medical Cannabis\n\nIt's easy to get your medical document with the online [Telehealth service HelloMD](https://hellomd.com/get-started). Register, pay, and receive an online medical consultation with a licensed practitioner and start purchasing medical cannabis today.\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.5037593984962405,"src":"/static/fdb9c6e9c9ba1f9ee6b938ae5998c9ed/14b42/7b5cea9bee9512de362ad349b7c78296.jpg","srcSet":"/static/fdb9c6e9c9ba1f9ee6b938ae5998c9ed/f836f/7b5cea9bee9512de362ad349b7c78296.jpg 200w,\n/static/fdb9c6e9c9ba1f9ee6b938ae5998c9ed/2244e/7b5cea9bee9512de362ad349b7c78296.jpg 400w,\n/static/fdb9c6e9c9ba1f9ee6b938ae5998c9ed/14b42/7b5cea9bee9512de362ad349b7c78296.jpg 800w,\n/static/fdb9c6e9c9ba1f9ee6b938ae5998c9ed/47498/7b5cea9bee9512de362ad349b7c78296.jpg 1200w,\n/static/fdb9c6e9c9ba1f9ee6b938ae5998c9ed/0e329/7b5cea9bee9512de362ad349b7c78296.jpg 1600w,\n/static/fdb9c6e9c9ba1f9ee6b938ae5998c9ed/efd11/7b5cea9bee9512de362ad349b7c78296.jpg 5194w","srcWebp":"/static/fdb9c6e9c9ba1f9ee6b938ae5998c9ed/58556/7b5cea9bee9512de362ad349b7c78296.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/fdb9c6e9c9ba1f9ee6b938ae5998c9ed/61e93/7b5cea9bee9512de362ad349b7c78296.webp 200w,\n/static/fdb9c6e9c9ba1f9ee6b938ae5998c9ed/1f5c5/7b5cea9bee9512de362ad349b7c78296.webp 400w,\n/static/fdb9c6e9c9ba1f9ee6b938ae5998c9ed/58556/7b5cea9bee9512de362ad349b7c78296.webp 800w,\n/static/fdb9c6e9c9ba1f9ee6b938ae5998c9ed/99238/7b5cea9bee9512de362ad349b7c78296.webp 1200w,\n/static/fdb9c6e9c9ba1f9ee6b938ae5998c9ed/7c22d/7b5cea9bee9512de362ad349b7c78296.webp 1600w,\n/static/fdb9c6e9c9ba1f9ee6b938ae5998c9ed/978bd/7b5cea9bee9512de362ad349b7c78296.webp 5194w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_3816-markdown","title":"The 5 Best Cannabis Products for Sleep in Illinois","slug":"the-5-best-cannabis-products-for-sleep-in-illinois","content":"Science tells us that getting a good night's sleep is the key to staying healthy.  But for many people, that's an elusive goal. \nRecent research shows that [more than 35 percent of American adults](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works/sleep-facts-statistics) sleep less than the recommended seven to nine hours, thanks to issues such as anxiety, depression, or chronic pain.  And, then there is COVID!\n\n![Cannabis can help beat insomnia.](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_25_at_11_55_30_AM_6077c29e25.png)\n\n### Cannabis Can Help You Sleep Better\n\nStandard treatments for insomnia include non-prescription sleep aids and a variety of prescription medications that come with various side effects.  But many people are finding relief from an old source – cannabis, a plant that works with our body's systems to provide relief from a long list of health conditions. \n\n![Cresco offers 'Rest' an Indica flower for sleep](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_26_at_12_58_00_PM_8fc7948e8a.png)\n\nCresco offers 'Rest' an Indica flower for sleep\n\nAnd now, Illinois residents can choose from a range of new cannabis products designed to ease anxiety, promote srelaxation and relieve the pain and discomfort that can interfere with sleep.\n\n### An Epidemic of Insomnia\nThe world is experiencing an insomnia epidemic, with more people than ever reporting problems with getting – and staying – asleep.  [Common causes of poor sleep](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/insomnia/what-causes-insomnia) include:\n\n- Anxiety\n- Depression\n- Health conditions of all kinds\n- Chronic pain\n- Irregular sleep schedules, such as rotating shift work\n- Medications\n- Neurological conditions\n- PTSD\n- Sleep apnea\n\n![Cannabis can help you fall asleep.](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_25_at_11_31_38_AM_09614a10be.png)\n\nInsomnia can cause daytime sleepiness and problems with focus and concentration. More significantly, recent research suggests that chronic lack of sleep might also contribute to Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia because the brain uses sleep time to cleanse and reset itself.\n\n### Alternative Ways to Get a Good Night's Sleep\n\nFor some people, therapy can be helpful to address issues that interfere with sleep. [Other remedies](https://hellomd.com/articles/a-holistic-approach-to-alleviating-insomnia) for sleep disorders range from a soothing cup of chamomile tea before bed to powerful prescription sleep aids like temazepam or Ambien. \n\n![A cup of tea can help you sleep.](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_26_at_1_00_45_PM_07a79ec826.png)\n\nBut both prescription and over-the-counter sleep medications can cause a range of side effects, including a \"hungover feeling,\" constipation or diarrhea, muscle weakness, and dizziness. Some can cause a condition called parasomnia, in which a person can engage in hazardous activities such as driving or taking medications without being fully awake. Sleep aids can also be addictive.\n\n### Cannabis a Safe Way to Sleep Better\n\nNow, though, [cannabis offers a safer, more natural alternative](https://hellomd.com/articles/3-cbd-products-to-help-you-go-back-to-sleep) for restful, pain-free sleep. \n\n![Cannabis flower can help you sleep better.](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_25_at_11_53_58_AM_6b2eda0ad8.png)\n\nThe cannabinoids within cannabis - THC, CBD, and CBN [work with the body's natural systems](https://hellomd.com/articles/cannabis-a-better-alternative-to-benzodiazepines) and help to promote a better night's sleep. The cannabis plant acts on the body's endocannabinoid system (ECS), a network of cell receptors that respond to cannabinoid receptors naturally produced by the body. In this way, cannabis can activate neurotransmitters in the brain and nervous system to reduce anxiety and depression, block pain signaling, and promote relaxation.\n\n### Buying Cannabis in Illinois\nToday, Illinois residents can choose from various legal cannabis products which promote restful sleep. Since January 2020, [cannabis has been legal in the state](https://www.illinoispolicy.org/what-you-need-to-know-about-marijuana-legalization-in-illinois/) for both recreational and medical purposes. Anyone over the age of 21 can buy cannabis flower, tinctures, or other products from state-approved retailers.  \n\nHere's a look at five of the best cannabis products for sleep that adults in Illinois can buy, available at Verilife dispensaries in cities throughout the state.\n\n### Snoozzzeberry Gummies\n\n![Snoozzze Berry gummies help you get a good night's sleep!](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_26_at_12_50_04_PM_bfa88d6dde.png)\n\nVerilife's [Snoozzzeberry Gummies](https://www.verilife.com/il/menu-arlington-heights-recreational) combine THC and CBN in a tasty ten pack edible that supports refreshing sleep.  Each gummy contains 10 mg of THC and 2 mg of CBN, including some CBD. Snoozzzeberry Gummies are made with pure THC distillate in a homogeneous mixture for easy dosing every night.\n\n### Downtime Vape Pen\n\n![The Beboe Downtime vape pen helps you get a good night's sleep!](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_26_at_12_50_56_PM_0b766c5485.png)\n\nThe [Downtime Vape Pen](https://www.verilife.com/il/menu/Verilife-north-aurora-illinois-marijuana-dispensary) by Beboe contains 60 percent THC and 15 percent CBD along with a cocktail of the minor cannabinoids CBN, CBG and CBDV, plus the relaxing terpenes myrcene, linalool, and alpha-bisabolol.  Available in blueberry and lavender flavors, this disposable vape pen delivers relaxation and calm for unwinding at the end of the day,\n\n### Midnight Drops\n\n![The 1906 Midnight Drops help you get a good night's sleep!](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_26_at_12_52_21_PM_3548a08c3e.png)\n\n[Midnight Drops](https://www.verilife.com/il/menu/ottawa-medical) from 1906 deliver restful sleep in a swallowable pill that contains a 1:1 combination of THC and CBD.  Each Midnight Drop has 5mg THC and 5 mg CBD in the fastest acting edible in the world, with an onset of relaxing effects in 20 minutes or less.\n\n### Rest Tincture\n\n![The Rest Tincture helps you get a good night's sleep!](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_26_at_12_52_59_PM_b43bb555a4.png)\n\n\nRest is a [sleep-supporting tincture](https://www.verilife.com/il/menu/verilife-river-north-il) containing 1 mg of CBD to 5 mg of CBD THC per serving, or 20 mg CBD and 100 mg THC for a whole bottle. Tinctures are fast-acting and easy to dose for a relaxing way to ease into sleep.\n\n The compounds and terpenes in cannabis work with the body's natural systems to support sleep without standard sleep medications' risks and side effects. And now, the best cannabis products for sleep can help Illinois residents get the quality sleep essential for good health.\n\n### Get Your Medical Document & Purchase Medical Cannabis\n\nIt's easy to get your medical document with the online [Telehealth service HelloMD](https://hellomd.com/get-started). Register, pay, and receive an online medical consultation with a licensed practitioner and start purchasing medical cannabis today.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.5037593984962405,"src":"/static/588f015adee894f83f6e24ccf1d6dc86/14b42/d143b7d5a4c1ba1afff38e249fca9096.jpg","srcSet":"/static/588f015adee894f83f6e24ccf1d6dc86/f836f/d143b7d5a4c1ba1afff38e249fca9096.jpg 200w,\n/static/588f015adee894f83f6e24ccf1d6dc86/2244e/d143b7d5a4c1ba1afff38e249fca9096.jpg 400w,\n/static/588f015adee894f83f6e24ccf1d6dc86/14b42/d143b7d5a4c1ba1afff38e249fca9096.jpg 800w,\n/static/588f015adee894f83f6e24ccf1d6dc86/47498/d143b7d5a4c1ba1afff38e249fca9096.jpg 1200w,\n/static/588f015adee894f83f6e24ccf1d6dc86/0e329/d143b7d5a4c1ba1afff38e249fca9096.jpg 1600w,\n/static/588f015adee894f83f6e24ccf1d6dc86/545e0/d143b7d5a4c1ba1afff38e249fca9096.jpg 7360w","srcWebp":"/static/588f015adee894f83f6e24ccf1d6dc86/58556/d143b7d5a4c1ba1afff38e249fca9096.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/588f015adee894f83f6e24ccf1d6dc86/61e93/d143b7d5a4c1ba1afff38e249fca9096.webp 200w,\n/static/588f015adee894f83f6e24ccf1d6dc86/1f5c5/d143b7d5a4c1ba1afff38e249fca9096.webp 400w,\n/static/588f015adee894f83f6e24ccf1d6dc86/58556/d143b7d5a4c1ba1afff38e249fca9096.webp 800w,\n/static/588f015adee894f83f6e24ccf1d6dc86/99238/d143b7d5a4c1ba1afff38e249fca9096.webp 1200w,\n/static/588f015adee894f83f6e24ccf1d6dc86/7c22d/d143b7d5a4c1ba1afff38e249fca9096.webp 1600w,\n/static/588f015adee894f83f6e24ccf1d6dc86/2565d/d143b7d5a4c1ba1afff38e249fca9096.webp 7360w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_3815-markdown","title":"Want to Fall Asleep? Get the Sleep Vape Pen by Dosist ","slug":"want-to-fall-asleep-get-the-sleep-vape-pen-by-dosist","content":"Closing out 2021 has been an anxiety-driven endeavor. On many nights I’ve found myself restless in bed, tearing at my covers, only to pull them back tight as the cold sets in around me. The stress of COVID, remote work, and uncertainty for the future regularly feels overwhelming, leaving me to seek out any possible resolution to bring on a deep, uninterrupted sleep. \n\n![Cannabis can help you fall asleep.](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_25_at_11_31_38_AM_09614a10be.png)\n\nRather than turning to “doctor ordered” prescription medication such as Ambien — which comes with a [list of side effects](https://americanaddictioncenters.org/ambien-treatment/side-effects) longer than a receipt from CVS — I looked to [cannabis to help me fall asleep](https://hellomd.com/articles/top-5-cannabis-products-to-help-you-fall-asleep). When I use cannabis, I prefer products that don’t leave me anxious, ideally they do the opposite, providing the opportunity to drift off into a restless sleep. \n\n### The Science Behind Cannabis & Sleep\n\nThe [science behind cannabis and sleep](https://hellomd.com/articles/a-holistic-approach-to-alleviating-insomnia)\nis more complex than I had initially believed. When cannabinoids bind to receptors in the brain, they send messages to increase levels of sleep-promoting adenosine levels and suppress the brain’s arousal system. In short, it can certainly help you sleep, but you need the right product with the optimal CBD and THC dosage for a perfect sleep. \n\n![Cannabis can help you get a good night's sleep.](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_24_at_5_50_16_PM_48ddfbed9f.png)\n\nMy number one concern when consuming cannabis is that I’ll overindulge. It’s almost impossible to know how much THC you’re going to inhale in each puff of a joint or vape pen. But I was pleasantly surprised to learn that [Dosist’s sleep pen](https://dosist.com/formula-detail/sleep) eliminates this concern. They’ve created the first “dosed” marijuana pens, designed to help you fall asleep and stay asleep naturally. \n\n### The Dosist Vape Pen: One-of-a-Kind\n \n![The Dosist Sleep Pen](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_24_at_5_47_57_PM_2dd7d4af83.png)\n\n[Dosist’s vape pens](https://dosist.com/) were selected by Time as [one of 2016’s Best Inventions](https://time.com/4572079/best-inventions-2016/) alongside products like Apple Airpods and Tesla’s Solar Roof. [New Cannabis Ventures](https://www.newcannabisventures.com/time-adds-cannabis-consumption-device-to-best-inventions-list/) noted that “The device is truly one-of-a-kind.”\n\nBoth the tech and cannabis community have embraced the Dosist vape pen (formerly called Hmblt). [GQ wrote](https://www.gq.com/story/best-stuff-of-2017) “Weed-delivery innovator Hmblt has mastered not just aesthetics (its dose pen, good for 200 hits, could be sold in an Apple Store) but also tech, a rarity in the pot world.” \n\n### The Sleep Dosist Vape Pen\n\nI was able to pick up my own [Dosist 'Sleep' vape pen](https://dosist.com/formula-detail/sleep) at a nearby dispensary in my hometown of Denver, Colorado. I ran in around 7 pm and was home by 8 pm. After popping open the box and unsealing the plastic, I gave the Sleep pen a once-over. Holding the product felt like I had a piece of futuristic medicine in my hand. It even looks a bit like an elongated pill, with a little opening at the top where you can see the honey-like cannabis oil. \n\n![The Dosist Vape Pens have a variety of effects](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_24_at_5_46_01_PM_7b644b40b9.png)\n\n\nAccording to [Dosist](https://dosist.com/) the Sleep pen is \"8:1 THC to CBD formula designed to help you fall asleep, and stay asleep naturally.\" I was looking forward to trying it. After a strong draw on the tip, I noticed a vibration after about three seconds and the vapor stopped. The vibration indicates that you have drawn in one dose of cannabis - so I knew exactly what I had inhaled! \n\nThe vapor was aromatic, it tasted smooth and sweet — a familiar flavor that I now associate with sleep. That was my first dose. As a semi-regular cannabis user, I took two doses and then laid back on my bed, flicked off my lamp and waited. 8 hours later I woke up to my alarm buzzing. I hadn’t slept so deeply and peacefully since the pre-pandemic days. \n\n![The dose pen by Dosist.](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_25_at_11_37_25_AM_cc06e19f25.png)\n\nThe best part was that there was no grogginess when I opened my eyes in the morning. I actually didn’t even need any coffee that morning, and I am what one would call a “coffee aficionado,” but I already felt awake without caffeine! \n\nIf my personal endorsement isn’t compelling enough, Dosist customers are in agreement as well:\n\n![Sleep Vape Pen Dosist customer](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_24_at_5_41_10_PM_391a7aec00.png)\n\n- “I’m a British Army veteran (living in the USA) of two deployments in Afghanistan. I haven’t slept well since 2009. Your pen changed that. I sleep like a log. I wake up energized and fresh. It has changed my life.”\n- “Sleep has literally saved me. Better sleep and barely any headaches that I used to get all the time. Lifesavers, truly.”\n- “I took two doses and felt a lovely warm blanket feeling, and fell asleep soon after. I woke up in the morning clear-headed after a good night’s sleep.”\n\n### Where to Buy a Dosist Sleep Pen\n\nDosist's products are currently available in California, Colorado, Nevada and Canada, serving a total dispensary network of more than 700 stores. You can find out exactly where to purchase your own [here](https://dosist.com/find-dosist).\n\n![The Dosist store in California.](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_25_at_11_35_46_AM_7f09cc4a50.png)\n\nIf you’re looking for a safe, easy, and reliable replacement for sleep medication, or just interested in falling asleep more quickly, check out Dosist. They’re creating a well-rested world, one pen at a time. \n\nIf you are new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://hellomd.com/articles/cannabis-101-what-you-need-to-know-about-marijuana) post. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's 100% online, private and efficient.\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.492537313432836,"src":"/static/cfaa4376518f963027f966582682f82d/ee604/6987141daed91d0b627bf13de244c533.png","srcSet":"/static/cfaa4376518f963027f966582682f82d/69585/6987141daed91d0b627bf13de244c533.png 200w,\n/static/cfaa4376518f963027f966582682f82d/497c6/6987141daed91d0b627bf13de244c533.png 400w,\n/static/cfaa4376518f963027f966582682f82d/ee604/6987141daed91d0b627bf13de244c533.png 800w,\n/static/cfaa4376518f963027f966582682f82d/f3583/6987141daed91d0b627bf13de244c533.png 1200w,\n/static/cfaa4376518f963027f966582682f82d/5707d/6987141daed91d0b627bf13de244c533.png 1600w,\n/static/cfaa4376518f963027f966582682f82d/719de/6987141daed91d0b627bf13de244c533.png 1718w","srcWebp":"/static/cfaa4376518f963027f966582682f82d/58556/6987141daed91d0b627bf13de244c533.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/cfaa4376518f963027f966582682f82d/61e93/6987141daed91d0b627bf13de244c533.webp 200w,\n/static/cfaa4376518f963027f966582682f82d/1f5c5/6987141daed91d0b627bf13de244c533.webp 400w,\n/static/cfaa4376518f963027f966582682f82d/58556/6987141daed91d0b627bf13de244c533.webp 800w,\n/static/cfaa4376518f963027f966582682f82d/99238/6987141daed91d0b627bf13de244c533.webp 1200w,\n/static/cfaa4376518f963027f966582682f82d/7c22d/6987141daed91d0b627bf13de244c533.webp 1600w,\n/static/cfaa4376518f963027f966582682f82d/e3fd1/6987141daed91d0b627bf13de244c533.webp 1718w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_3811-markdown","title":"How to Dose Cannabis Edibles Perfectly Every Time","slug":"how-to-dose-cannabis-edibles-perfectly-every-time","content":"Whether you are looking to add a little sparkle to your holiday festivities or to sneak in some much-needed R&R, there's a cannabis edible that's right for you. Infused cookies, chocolates, and savory treats are a great way to enjoy the benefits and pleasures of cannabis. \n\nBut, achieving the right effect can be tricky, especially if you're new to cannabis.  That said, with a little trial and error, you'll [be able to find the right product and the perfect dose](https://hellomd.com/articles/dosing-cannabis-edibles-safely). Here we've listed a few tips to help you.\n\n### What Are Cannabis Edibles?\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-12-10 at 5.19.35 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_10_at_5_19_35_PM_78e64fd582.png)\n\nA cannabis edible is any food infused with cannabis compounds such as THC, CBD, or CBN. This also includes beverages such as the new lines of cannabis-infused waters, sodas, or juices. Cannabis edibles aren't new - for many years, people have been adding cannabis to foods. The most famous of course, are the homemade weed brownies of the 1960s and early 1970s.\n\nA long list of cannabis brands create edibles containing precise formulations of cannabis compounds tailored to meet just about every need. The new generation of edibles provide an alternative to smoking or vaping cannabis, and they're helping to bring cannabis to a broader range of consumers.  \n\nCommercially produced cannabis edibles contain various combinations of cannabis compounds and terpenes. Most include some amount of delta-9 Tetrahydrocannabidiol, or THC, the psychoactive cannabis compound that produces that euphoric \"high.\" Other edibles contain more CBD than THC, the non-intoxicating cannabinoid,  which has gained attention for its relaxing effect.\n\n### How Edibles Work: Pros and Cons\n\n![Bon Bombs cannabis edible in Washington state.](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_10_at_5_14_24_PM_0e67febe26.png)\n\n[Bon Bombs](http://www.verdelux.com/classic-bon-bombs) (Washington)\n\n\nCannabis edibles can be safer than smoking, which creates toxins from burning cannabis leaves. But if you're accustomed to smoking - or even if you aren't - you'll want to exercise some caution when trying edibles because they act differently on the body.\n\nCannabis edibles are simply foods that contain cannabis, so they're processed the same way as other foods – through the digestive system. For that reason, it can take an hour or more to feel the effects of an edible, so it's easy to overconsume. If you're consuming edibles with a  high THC content, it's easy to have too much, and the result may be an unpleasant experience.  \n\nLikewise, because edibles are food, it can be hard to stop with just one bite of a chocolate bar or a nibble of a cookie. That can make it difficult to measure an appropriate dose, and it's easy to consume more than you intend to. But edibles can be an easy and enjoyable way to consume cannabis for both recreational and therapeutic purposes if you [follow a few key guidelines](https://hellomd.com/articles/9-foolproof-rules-for-consuming-cannabis-edibles)\n recommended by experts in the cannabis community.\n\n### Eating Edibles - Start Low, and Go Slow\n\n![Garden Society Peach Prosecco Gummies](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_10_at_5_11_18_PM_9d66585a5c.png)\n\n[Garden Society](https://thegardensociety.com/product/peach-prosecco-gummies/) Peach Prosecco Gummies (California)\n\nCannabis edibles can be potent, so if you're trying edibles containing THC, it's important to follow the basic rule of cannabis consumption: start low, and go slow. Start your edibles journey by microdosing - take a small amount and gradually increase your intake until you get the results you want.  \n\nSome cannabis experts suggest keeping a log of your experiences as you work up to the right dosage. Note the kind of edible you tried, the amount you used, and the percentage of THC and other compounds it contains. Track your dosage until you get it right – there's no \"one size fits all\" prescription, and cannabis can affect people very differently.\n\n### Allow for Digestion - Be Patient\n\n![Kiva Terra Bites](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_10_at_5_25_21_PM_890525e65f.png)\n\n[Kiva Terra Bites](https://www.verilife.com/il/menu/Verilife-north-aurora-illinois-marijuana-dispensary) (Illinois)\n\nGive your edible time to work, since it can take more than an hour to feel its effects. Eating more of an edible because you don't feel an immediate effect can lead to a bad experience later. If you end up overdoing it with a high THC edible, keep in mind that the experience will pass, and it isn't fatal. Consider keeping a high CBD product such as a tincture or lozenge on hand, since CBD can balance out the effects of THC.\n\n### Get Your Edibles from Quality Sources\n\n![1906 Go Edible](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_10_at_5_02_59_PM_1c66813ca8.png)\n\nThe [1906 Go Drops](https://1906newhighs.com/) for Energy (Colorado)\n\nTo get the perfect dose of your edible, it's essential to know what's in them. Your friend's homemade brownies might taste great, but it's impossible to know the amount of THC you are consuming and how it might affect you.  Quality edible products have clear labeling that indicates the product's cannabinoid content, including percentages of THC and CBD. That can make it easier to get just the right amount every time.  \n\nEdibles combine the taste and texture of cookies, chocolates, and other treats with the potent benefits of cannabis. For many people, they're an ideal way to enjoy cannabis for recreation or for healing - and with a few guidelines in mind, you'll be able to get the perfect dose every time.\n\nIf you are new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) post. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's 100% online, private and efficient.  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The most common is lower back pain, but you may ache after a workout, suffer from arthritis, or you may feel pain associated from everyday wear and tear. Many people choose to take over-the-counter medications such as ibuprofen, but there are some [unwanted side effects](https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-5166-9368/ibuprofen-oral/ibuprofen-oral/details) if you take too much or consume too often.\n\n### Try a Weed Topical for Pain\n\nTopical marijuana is another, more natural solution for your aches and pains.  Weed-infused topicals come in body oils, creams, and salves, and can be applied directly to an area of pain. Whether you suffer from neuropathy, arthritis, inflammation, general soreness, or other conditions, cannabis topicals can provide \n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-14 at 10.10.22 AM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_14_at_10_10_22_AM_aae4a6cd57.png)\n\nA transdermal patch is another topical method to consider. A patch is typically placed on the arm, wrist, or thigh and administers marijuana into the bloodstream. So, if the patch has a significant dose of THC, you may feel slightly altered.\n\n[Cannabis creams and balms](https://hellomd.com/articles/cannabis-topicals-provide-relief-for-sore-muscles-and-pain) are absorbed through the skin and binding to the CB1 and CB2 receptors at the localized area of pain. THC and cannabidiol CBD, are cannabinoids within topicals that have an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect on the body. \n\nIn addition to the cannabinoids, weed creams may contain other ingredients and essential oils that can help with pain relief, such as eucalyptus, camphor, menthol, cayenne, clove, and wintergreen.\n\n### Benefits of Marijuana-Infused Topicals\n\n[Topicals can be used to help](https://hellomd.com/articles/topicals-a-revelation-in-treating-pain-with-cannabis) for:\n\n- Inflammation\n- Chronic pain\n- Arthritis\n- Menstrual cramps\n- Sore muscles\n- Better sleep\n- Skin conditions\n\nWhile topicals can provide localized pain relief, they work best if they are a part of a broader self-care routine, which could include stretching, massage, brisk activity (like a walk), and meditation or mindfulness.\n\n### 7 Best Cannabis Topicals\n\nIf you're looking for the soothing effects of cannabis topicals, here are seven products worth trying:\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-14 at 10.09.18 AM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_14_at_10_09_18_AM_4ee6d4e0a6.png)\n\n### 1. Avexia Pain Relief Balm Harmony 1:1\nContaining 100 mg each of THC and CBD, this Pain Relief Balm combines the cannabinoids with all-natural elements and essential oils. Blending THC and CBD in different ratios, the [Avexia product lines](https://verano.holdings/avexia/) include balms and lotions for pain and discomfort, an epsom salt soak for relaxation, and a line of microdose tablets suited to meet different consumer needs.\n\nAvexia Pain Relief Balm is carried by some dispensaries within the [Verilife chain](https://www.verilife.com/il/menu/verilife-river-north-il).  Locations are in the following states: Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania.\n\n!localized relief without getting you high.\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-14 at 10.11.29 AM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_14_at_10_11_29_AM_0e1800a121.png)\n\n### 2.  Mary Medicinals Transdermal Compound\nThis is a [spot-specific transdermal balm](https://marysmedicinals.com/product/transdermal-compound/) designed to allow for much deeper penetration than traditional cannabis topicals. The balm features a 1:1 blend of CBD:THC, with 100mg total cannabinoids. It may take up to 15 minutes to feel the effect and lasts between three to five hours. \n\nIn Los Angeles, San Francisco, and the Bay Area, [Grass Door](https://grassdoor.com/product/transdermal-compound-1-1) offers same-day delivery of Mary Medicinals Transdermal Compound.\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-14 at 10.14.46 AM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_14_at_10_14_46_AM_7dae045182.png)\n\n### 3. Sweet Releaf Comfort Topicals\nAvailable only in California, [Sweet Releaf](https://sweetreleaf.com/) is an award-winning family-and women-owned cannabis brand. Its formulations bring together Western science and Eastern holistic medicine to boost effectiveness. The ingredients are naturally and organically sourced, and the cannabis is sun-grown in the Emerald Triangle, and certified as squeaky clean.\n\nTheir topical products include Comfort Body Butter, Extra Strength, Cools Dry Oil, and Warms Dry Oil. They may soothe various pain, inflammation, and skin conditions.\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-14 at 10.16.01 AM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_14_at_10_16_01_AM_73de7e9f16.png)\n\n### 4. Vertly Soothing Floral Face Mist\nChallenging you to boost your skincare routine with the hydrating power of organic botanicals, [Vertly's Soothing Floral Face Mist](https://vertlybalm.com/product/soothing-florals-face-mist/#1599691169170-005357a6-b8e5) serves up CBD along with such ingredients as calendula flower, aloe, lavender, witch hazel, rose water, and jasmine oil.\n\nVertly's full-spectrum hemp extract is naturally filled with vitamins A, D and E, and includes a lot of essential fatty acids (Omega 3 and 6), enhancing skin health. Free shipping is offered on orders over $50.\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-14 at 10.18.12 AM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_14_at_10_18_12_AM_da6a517de7.png)\n\n### 5. Blue Moon Hemp's CBD Topical Salves\nAvailable across the country by delivery, [Blue Moon Hemp's CBD Topical Salves](https://bluemoonhemp.com/product-category/cbd-salves/) are fast-acting and designed as a natural way to nourish sensitive skin, and support tired muscles and joints (from the outside in). \n\nThe Limonene salve boasts the citrus odor of its terpene and has anti-inflammatory properties, penetrating deep into the tissue to soothe aching joints and sore muscle tissue. \n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-14 at 10.19.23 AM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_14_at_10_19_23_AM_bed2c7c746.png)\n\n### 6. Dixie Synergy Relief Balm\nAvailable in Colorado, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, and California, [Synergy Relief Balm](https://dixieelixirs.com/product/synergy-relief-balm/) fuses CBD and THC in a 1:1 ratio. Dixie claims their products have powerful anti-inflammatory properties that can help with pain and may also be helpful in relieving neuropathic conditions.\n\nOther ingredients include infused olive fruit oil, beeswax, castor seed oil, cocoa seed butter, rosemary oil, lavender flower oil, cedar wood oil, and pine needle oil.\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-14 at 10.20.11 AM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_14_at_10_20_11_AM_6c1fb2403c.png)\n\n### 7. Envy CBD Face Mask\n\nEnjoy the pampering of a [face mask](https://envycbd.com/?rfsn=4644066.f1e81c&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=4644066.f1e81c&correlationId=b752dbeb-5983-452d-a16d-2d1236949035) containing 10 mg of full-spectrum CBD per sheet. Other ingredients include licorice root extract, rosemary flower extract, and green tea leaf extract, all which are known for their antioxidant and hydrating properties. It may sounds strange but a CBD mask can help relieve tension from facial muscles and even help soothe the jaw pain associated with TMJ.\n\nThe Envy CBD mask was created to \"soften the face, preserve the natural beauty, and protect against the natural progression of age.\"\n\n### What You Need to Know About Cannabis and Health Issues\nIf you want to know more about cannabis products, including topicals, and health issues, HelloMD is your one-stop source for reliable information and advice from trusted medical professionals.\n\nWe can also help you [get your medical card](https://hellomd.com/get-started/) in some states, so you can legally buy medical marijuana to help with your health condition.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.492537313432836,"src":"/static/f92b65f5c4b808df8297c531205b9581/14b42/3ee5acf8156263126939bc4355533bc7.jpg","srcSet":"/static/f92b65f5c4b808df8297c531205b9581/f836f/3ee5acf8156263126939bc4355533bc7.jpg 200w,\n/static/f92b65f5c4b808df8297c531205b9581/2244e/3ee5acf8156263126939bc4355533bc7.jpg 400w,\n/static/f92b65f5c4b808df8297c531205b9581/14b42/3ee5acf8156263126939bc4355533bc7.jpg 800w,\n/static/f92b65f5c4b808df8297c531205b9581/47498/3ee5acf8156263126939bc4355533bc7.jpg 1200w,\n/static/f92b65f5c4b808df8297c531205b9581/0e329/3ee5acf8156263126939bc4355533bc7.jpg 1600w,\n/static/f92b65f5c4b808df8297c531205b9581/4b876/3ee5acf8156263126939bc4355533bc7.jpg 5378w","srcWebp":"/static/f92b65f5c4b808df8297c531205b9581/58556/3ee5acf8156263126939bc4355533bc7.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/f92b65f5c4b808df8297c531205b9581/61e93/3ee5acf8156263126939bc4355533bc7.webp 200w,\n/static/f92b65f5c4b808df8297c531205b9581/1f5c5/3ee5acf8156263126939bc4355533bc7.webp 400w,\n/static/f92b65f5c4b808df8297c531205b9581/58556/3ee5acf8156263126939bc4355533bc7.webp 800w,\n/static/f92b65f5c4b808df8297c531205b9581/99238/3ee5acf8156263126939bc4355533bc7.webp 1200w,\n/static/f92b65f5c4b808df8297c531205b9581/7c22d/3ee5acf8156263126939bc4355533bc7.webp 1600w,\n/static/f92b65f5c4b808df8297c531205b9581/a8c9f/3ee5acf8156263126939bc4355533bc7.webp 5378w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_3760-markdown","title":"Top 5 Marijuana Tinctures Across the United States","slug":"top-5-marijuana-tinctures-across-the-united-states","content":"\nAs marijuana legalization sweeps the nation, cannabis (and hemp) tinctures are becoming more popular as they are a discreet and fast-acting way to consume marijuana. Although cannabis tinctures may seem new to the scene, in actuality, they're making a comeback. \n\n### History of the Cannabis Tincture\n\nThe first known use of a [cannabis tincture](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tincture_of_cannabis) dates back thousands of years to the ancient Egyptians. During the 19th century in the US, cannabis tinctures became a common household medicine, and cannabis indica was a mainstay on apothecary shelves. \n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-11 at 1.51.15 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_11_at_1_51_15_PM_b4ee19d101.png)\nThe apothecary was the neighborhood pharmacy of the late 19th century, with cannabis on the shelves.\n\nDuring this time, [doctors often prescribed](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5312634/) cannabis to treat headaches, chronic pain, sleep disorders, and to increase appetite. By the late 1800s, cannabis indica tinctures were as widely accepted as ibuprofen is today. Apothecaries continued to create proprietary mixtures until the turn of the century when the pharmaceutical industry emerged, at which time cannabis tinctures became branded.\n\nIn 1851 the [U.S. Pharmacopoeia](https://www.rxlist.com/united_states_pharmacopeia/definition.htm) added cannabis to its listings of drugs and by 1916 it was instructing readers on the administration of cannabis to humans as well as dogs.\n\n### How to Consume Marijuana Tinctures\n\nIn traditional herbalism, tinctures are made of plant matter soaked in alcohol, then strained and put in a glass dropper bottle for consumption. In the cannabis world, [tinctures can encompass this method](https://hellomd.com/articles/cannabis-tinctures-from-glycerin-to-mct-oil-which-is-best), as well as cannabis concentrates dissolved in a carrier liquid—be it alcohol, vegetable glycerin or oil.\n\nA tincture can be administered sublingually, under the tongue, or mixed into food or beverages. If taken sublingually, you'll experience a [faster onset](https://hellomd.com/articles/cannabis-tinctures-what-they-are-and-why-you-want-them) and feel the effects within 15 to 30 minutes. If mixed into a food or beverage, the onset may take upwards of 30 minutes. The duration of effects can range from four to eight hours.\n\nNelson Cuevas, a pharmacist at PharmaCannis in New York says, \"Tinctures are very appealing for novice users of cannabis. One of the main reasons is because we can really find out the exact dosing for the patient. We can tweak it—give a little more, a little less—to get the maximum amount of relief for the patient.\"\n\nFor newer patients, tinctures are a great place to start as dosage may be titrated up or down very easily. As no two patients are alike, consumers are advised to start out low and slow, working upwards to the correct dosage. Method of consumption, a patient's biochemistry, and overall mindset can affect the outcome and impact of the medicine. As Nelson explains, \"It's a little easier to titrate to the exact dose when you're using a liquid over a pill.\"\n\n### Benefits of Cannabis Tinctures\n\nTinctures will typically contain cannabidiol (CBD), tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), or a combination of both. You will also find cannabis tinctures that are CBD from hemp, a marijuana plant containing 0.03% THC or less, allowing it to be sold at the local drugstore. \n\nTerpenes, the essential oils from the cannabis plants, are often mixed into tinctures to emphasize a certain effect. For example, the terpene [limonene](https://hellomd.com/articles/know-your-cannabis-terpenes-limonene) is often used to create an uplifting or energizing affect. [New studies indicate](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/best-cbd-tincture#benefits) combining CBD and THC, with terpenes is more effective than using CBD or THC alone.\n[Some studies indicate](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/best-cbd-tincture#benefits) that combining CBD, THC, and terpenes is more effective than using CBD or THC alone.\n\n### Top 5 Cannabis Tinctures in the United States\n\nIf you're interested in adding tinctures to your wellness routine, here's our list of the top 5 cannabis tinctures across the United States.\n\n### 1. Select Ratio Drops\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-11 at 9.36.36 AM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_11_at_9_36_36_AM_8e3eb9e84e.png)\n\nThese easy-to-measure, and [easy-to-use tinctures](https://selectcannabis.com/products)  offer different CBD and THC ratios ranging from 100% THC to equal parts CBD:THC, or a CBD-dominant experience.\n\nIn Los Angeles and San Francisco areas, in California, Select Ratio drops are available for home delivery through [Grass Door](https://grassdoor.com/). For example, the delivery service has [Select Lemon Ginger 1:1 Drops](https://grassdoor.com/product/select-drops-tincture-1-1-lemon-ginger) (equal THC-CBD ratio), whose onset time is 15 to 20 minutes after consumption.  The formulation with a zesty lemon-ginger flavor is combined with MCT oil to increase absorption.\n\n### 2. Grow Ohio Premium Wellness Tinctures\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-11 at 9.38.03 AM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_11_at_9_38_03_AM_625a942b7c.png)\n\nThe [Butterfly Effect Tinctures](https://www.growoh.com/products/) are formulated as a full-spectrum hybrid blend of CO2 extracted oil. Terpenes are mixed in for natural flavor, a consistent patient experience, and the full entourage effect. [Verilife chain of dispensaries](https://www.verilife.com/oh) in Ohio carries Grow Ohio, and they also offer free home delivery of products. \n\nA best seller, the [Butterfly Effect 1:1 2 Day Tincture](https://www.verilife.com/oh/verilife-cincinnati-ohio-medical-marijuana-dispensary-menu) consists of nano-emulsified cannabinoids for faster, more complete, and more reliable absorption, and increased bioavailability. \n\nVerilife also has dispensaries in Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, and Pennsylvania.\n\n### 3. Veritas Farms Full Spectrum CBD Tincture\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-11 at 9.38.57 AM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_11_at_9_38_57_AM_ab231078f2.png)\n\n[This Veritas Farms Ful Spectrum CBD tincture](https://theveritasfarms.com/) comes in different strengths and flavors. The unflavored option contains full-spectrum hemp seed oil and coconut oil. The flavored choices (peppermint, strawberry and watermelon) add stevia essential oils, and natural flavors.\n\nVeritas Farms describes its product line: \"Our full spectrum CBD tinctures offer you an all-natural way to calm your mind, ease tension, and improve mental clarity and focus. Our oil is made with quality in mind from hemp plants grown on our sustainable Colorado farm. We go the extra mile and suspend our full-spectrum hemp oil in organic coconut oil for a clean, light formula designed to help you feel the best.\"\n\nShipping is free for orders of $100 or more.\n\n### 4. Amend Tinctures\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-11 at 9.39.48 AM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_11_at_9_39_48_AM_589e950abe.png)\n\n[Amend](https://phytoscannabis.com/amend/) is a line of tinctures that are popular in Missouri dispensaries, coming in 1:1 or 1:10 (THC:CBD) formula. Created by Missouri-based Phyto Cannabis, they are premium cannabis oil tinctures, designed to \"help you embrace better health with discretion.\" They are made with high-quality cannabis distillate and MCT oil, with effects beginning within 15 to 45 minutes and lasting four to five hours.\n\n### 5. Kind Tree THC+ Tinctures\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-11 at 9.41.22 AM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_11_at_9_41_22_AM_21a1faab11.png)\n\nAvailable in Pennsylvania, Maryland and New Jersey,  [Kind Tree](https://kindtreecannabis.com/) offers potent THC tinctures, with 900mg THC per bottle; they are \"highly saturated in flavor, potent, and delicious.\" Flavors include Mango, Green Apple, Electric Strawberry, and Extra Strength.\n\nKind Tree is dedicated to cultivating and producing cannabis with sustainable and eco-friendly techniques, including a commitment to clean, healthy soil and the use of organic growing techniques and no chemical pesticides.\n\n### Get Your Medical Marijuana Card\n\nIf you want to use medical marijuana to treat a state-approved health condition, you will \nneed a medical card to legally obtain safe and tested cannabis products. At HelloMD, we make it fast, easy and cost effective to [get your medical card](https://hellomd.com/get-started) ​ through our telehealth services. Our medical professionals can also answer any questions you might have about using cannabis for medical issues.\n\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.5037593984962405,"src":"/static/2887edd78adc7f04ae3eea4f6e781010/14b42/0544db66200ad33c26a6df50ef2b5c0a.jpg","srcSet":"/static/2887edd78adc7f04ae3eea4f6e781010/f836f/0544db66200ad33c26a6df50ef2b5c0a.jpg 200w,\n/static/2887edd78adc7f04ae3eea4f6e781010/2244e/0544db66200ad33c26a6df50ef2b5c0a.jpg 400w,\n/static/2887edd78adc7f04ae3eea4f6e781010/14b42/0544db66200ad33c26a6df50ef2b5c0a.jpg 800w,\n/static/2887edd78adc7f04ae3eea4f6e781010/47498/0544db66200ad33c26a6df50ef2b5c0a.jpg 1200w,\n/static/2887edd78adc7f04ae3eea4f6e781010/0e329/0544db66200ad33c26a6df50ef2b5c0a.jpg 1600w,\n/static/2887edd78adc7f04ae3eea4f6e781010/95108/0544db66200ad33c26a6df50ef2b5c0a.jpg 4527w","srcWebp":"/static/2887edd78adc7f04ae3eea4f6e781010/58556/0544db66200ad33c26a6df50ef2b5c0a.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/2887edd78adc7f04ae3eea4f6e781010/61e93/0544db66200ad33c26a6df50ef2b5c0a.webp 200w,\n/static/2887edd78adc7f04ae3eea4f6e781010/1f5c5/0544db66200ad33c26a6df50ef2b5c0a.webp 400w,\n/static/2887edd78adc7f04ae3eea4f6e781010/58556/0544db66200ad33c26a6df50ef2b5c0a.webp 800w,\n/static/2887edd78adc7f04ae3eea4f6e781010/99238/0544db66200ad33c26a6df50ef2b5c0a.webp 1200w,\n/static/2887edd78adc7f04ae3eea4f6e781010/7c22d/0544db66200ad33c26a6df50ef2b5c0a.webp 1600w,\n/static/2887edd78adc7f04ae3eea4f6e781010/e9c56/0544db66200ad33c26a6df50ef2b5c0a.webp 4527w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_3759-markdown","title":"Top 5 Best Weed-Infused Drinks","slug":"top-5-best-weed-infused-drinks","content":"Cannabis-infused drinks appeal to consumers for a variety of reasons, including their tasty flavor! New weed-infused drinks provide a healthy alternative to alcohol, and they can stimulate different effects, whether that be to energize, calm, or act as a social lubricant. And, let's face it, drinking a cannabis beverage is more socially acceptable than lighting up a pipe, or even drawing from a vape.\n\n### The Cannabis Drinks Market is Exploding\n\nThe market for weed-infused beers, tonics, teas, aperitifs, sparkling waters, and other beverages is growing. New startups are sprouting like weeds (pun intended) and major investments from beverage makers in California, Colorado, Canada, and other markets where cannabis is legal. \n\nWhile sales of weed beverages are still small compared to the edibles market, some experts expect them to spike dramatically, perhaps even rising [higher than $1 billion by 2025](https://lbbusinessjournal.com/drinkable-high-are-thc-infused-beverages-the-next-trend-in-legal-cannabis).  \n\n![shutterstock_1868806051-min (1).jpg](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/shutterstock_1868806051_min_1_3ad7a57a8d.jpg)\n\nWeed drinks are a good substitute for alcohol, and better for you than smoking cannabis. Drinking an infused beverage may also appeal to consumers of other cannabis products. Drinking your marijuana allows it to enter the system and provide effects faster than most edibles. \n\nMarijuana drinks seem to appeal to both the \n“There’s something about unwinding and relaxing with tea at the end of the night, and now my tea can be more functional because it does have CBD and THC in it as well,” says Jessica Lukas, senior vice president of commercial development at BDS Analytics, a cannabis-market insights firm, in a [Rolling Stone interview](https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/cannabis-marijuana-weed-drinks-beverages-420-986786/). \n\n### The Challenges in Creating Tasty Weed Drinks\n\nIn catering to the growing cannabis-infused drink market, manufacturers face a double challenge. Some people don’t like the taste of weed in what they drink. But the greater obstacle to overcome is the fact that cannabis and alcohol can’t be mixed. [There are some studies](https://hellomd.com/articles/are-marijuana-infused-alcoholic-drinks-a-good-idea) suggesting that alcohol combined with weed could increase the levels of THC levels in the blood.\n\nThat means that cannabis needs to be mixed with water, and typical compounds such as THC and CBD are not easily water-soluble. Without proper treatment, drinks can have unappealing chunky bits of weed floating around.\n\nHowever, technology has come to the rescue. Many cannabis beverage makers use a process called “nano-emulsification,” which breaks down cannabis oil into microscopic particles and then mixes them  with an emulsifier, a substance that enables oil to dissolve in water. \n\nSo in making a beer-type product, a brewer would first have to remove the alcohol, introduce cannabis compounds in a nano-emulsion, and then perhaps add terpenes for flavor (and also compensate for the body lost when the beer was made non-alcoholic). \n\n### Our Picks for the Top 5 Weed Drinks\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-07 at 8.28.18 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_07_at_8_28_18_PM_0d64f22957.png)\n\n### 1. Cann\nCann bills itself as a social tonic microdosed with cannabis that provides you a “light and uplifted buzz” but gives you no hangover and has fewer empty calories than alcohol. Cann tonics contain  just five natural ingredients — carbonated water, agave, juice, essential oils, and Californian cannabis extract. \n\nAvailable now across California, and in other states such as Nevada, Illinois, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, [Cann](https://drinkcann.com/) offers a choice of different THC and CBD ratios, and a light social buzz that happens in a speedy 10 to 15 minutes. They also come in interesting flavors, such as Sava Lime Basil, Yuzu Elderflower Reserve and Blood Orange Cardamom.\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-07 at 8.29.29 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_07_at_8_29_29_PM_0a812d0212.png)\n\n### 2. Aurora Elixirs\nEnjoy a line of sparkling beverages made with sustainably grown hemp and hops from the Pacific Northwest. [Aurora](https://auroraelixirs.com/) is made in small batches with a proprietary blend of whole plant extracts to deliver a “layered experience that restores and rejuvenates the mind and body.”\n\nThis is a female-founded business that came to be with the legalization of recreational weed in  Oregon. Apparently founder Victoria Pustynsky was inspired by the the Goddess of the Dawn and the Northern Lights — “both the visually stimulating natural phenomenon in the northern hemisphere and the first strain of highest quality marijuana introduced to our founder in her youth growing up in Brooklyn.”\n\nFlavors such as Blackcurrant Spruce and Cayenne Citron are available for delivery where allowed and through retail partners in Oregon, New York and California.\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-07 at 8.31.17 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_07_at_8_31_17_PM_cf4fd4a462.png)\n\n### 3. S*Shots\nRight off the top, [S*Shots asks](https://s-shots.com/), “Thirsty for THC?” If you are they deliver, with “100mg of glorious THC expertly blended with sweet and tangy fruit juice for a flavor-explosive, full-body high.”\n\nEach eight-ounce bottle contains 10 servings, with flavors that include Tropical Thunder, Watermelon Punch, Lemon Crush and Berry Blast. The site also has suggestions for non-alcoholic cocktails and ways to serve the potent beverage, such as Ginger Berry Blast-off, S*Shotty Banger and Transgender Pride Flag.\n\nS*Shots is available by delivery and through different California dispensaries. \n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-07 at 8.33.00 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_07_at_8_33_00_PM_e822d69f0b.png)\n\n### 4. Miraflora Sparkling Waters\nThese CBD-infused sparkling waters are lightly flavored and sweetened with stevia. At the company’s 160-acre USDA Organic Certified farm in Boulder County, family owned for more than 100 years, organic hemp is fed “pure snowmelt from Rocky Mountain National Park and all-natural, organic Alpaca Gold fertilizer from our alpaca herd (Merlin, Jackson Hole, and gang).”\n\nThe [Miraflora](https://miraflora.co/) +Relax Yuzu Chamomile is a healthy way to unwind, infused with stress-busting full-spectrum hemp extract, ashwagandha root, L-theanine, and chamomile tea. Their +Balance drinks are designed for daytime use and come in Tuscan Blood Orange and Peach Ginger flavors.\n\nMiraflores delivers where allowed in the United States.\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-07 at 8.33.59 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_07_at_8_33_59_PM_69bb5b3d95.png)\n\n### 5. Viv & Oak\nBlending non-alcoholic California wine with premium cannabis, [Viv & Oak](https://vivandoak.com/) invites you to enjoy a new type of social experience. The wines are designed to maintain the best flavors, tannins, and aromas, and only three grams of sugar and 24 calories per glass. You’ll feel their effects in 10 to 20 minutes.\n\nAlana Burstein founded the California company because she was “frustrated with the sugary taste of non-alcoholic wines on the market, the unpredictability of edibles, the negative effects of alcohol, and her personal journey with alcohol.”\n\nHer rose and zinfandel wines are available through various California dispensaries.\n\n### Get What You Need From HelloMD\n\nIf you want to know more about cannabis medical and lifestyle issues, HelloMD is your go-to resource with thousands of pages of quality information. We also offer advice from leading cannabis medical practitioners.\n\nIf you are interested in getting medical marijuana for an approved health condition, we may be able to help you, depending on where you live. We offer online telehealth appointments with knowledgeable, licensed practitioners who treat the whole person, not just the symptoms. We make it fast and easy to get your [medical marijuana card](https://hellomd.com/get-started/","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.5037593984962405,"src":"/static/fe77bb07de1e577e141dfcafdd655085/14b42/d88ddc0ec5541b5bcad31ddc4ce3a5fb.jpg","srcSet":"/static/fe77bb07de1e577e141dfcafdd655085/f836f/d88ddc0ec5541b5bcad31ddc4ce3a5fb.jpg 200w,\n/static/fe77bb07de1e577e141dfcafdd655085/2244e/d88ddc0ec5541b5bcad31ddc4ce3a5fb.jpg 400w,\n/static/fe77bb07de1e577e141dfcafdd655085/14b42/d88ddc0ec5541b5bcad31ddc4ce3a5fb.jpg 800w,\n/static/fe77bb07de1e577e141dfcafdd655085/47498/d88ddc0ec5541b5bcad31ddc4ce3a5fb.jpg 1200w,\n/static/fe77bb07de1e577e141dfcafdd655085/0e329/d88ddc0ec5541b5bcad31ddc4ce3a5fb.jpg 1600w,\n/static/fe77bb07de1e577e141dfcafdd655085/c128d/d88ddc0ec5541b5bcad31ddc4ce3a5fb.jpg 5760w","srcWebp":"/static/fe77bb07de1e577e141dfcafdd655085/58556/d88ddc0ec5541b5bcad31ddc4ce3a5fb.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/fe77bb07de1e577e141dfcafdd655085/61e93/d88ddc0ec5541b5bcad31ddc4ce3a5fb.webp 200w,\n/static/fe77bb07de1e577e141dfcafdd655085/1f5c5/d88ddc0ec5541b5bcad31ddc4ce3a5fb.webp 400w,\n/static/fe77bb07de1e577e141dfcafdd655085/58556/d88ddc0ec5541b5bcad31ddc4ce3a5fb.webp 800w,\n/static/fe77bb07de1e577e141dfcafdd655085/99238/d88ddc0ec5541b5bcad31ddc4ce3a5fb.webp 1200w,\n/static/fe77bb07de1e577e141dfcafdd655085/7c22d/d88ddc0ec5541b5bcad31ddc4ce3a5fb.webp 1600w,\n/static/fe77bb07de1e577e141dfcafdd655085/ec000/d88ddc0ec5541b5bcad31ddc4ce3a5fb.webp 5760w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_3758-markdown","title":"New York Weed Companies with Innovative Marijuana Products","slug":"new-york-weed-companies-with-innovative-marijuana-products","content":"\nNew York is seeing green as it wades further into legalizing cannabis. Medical marijuana was legalized in 2014, and in the years since more conditions are covered, allowing more people to [get their medical marijuana cards](https://hellomd.com/articles/how-to-get-your-medical-marijuana-card-in-new-york-state). More recently, the push for recreational legalization in New York reached a turning point in April 2021, when Governor Andrew Cuomo passed the bill to legalize recreational weed for people ages 21 and up. But, even though the use of cannabis is now legalized, sales through [licensed dispensaries](https://www.health.ny.gov/regulations/medical_marijuana/application/selected_applicants.htm)(new ones and existing medical marijuana ones extending their businesses) won’t occur until sometime in 2022.\n\nEven so, both new and existing cannabis companies have made moves to set up in the Empire State, recognizing that it will become a $4.2 billion market.\n\nBelow we call out some of our top picks and innovative weed products from a variety of cannabis companies operating in New York state.\n\n### It Pays to Have a Green Thumb Growing  Weed in New York\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-06 at 2.18.47 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_06_at_2_18_47_PM_83ce70b535.png)\n\nAbout 60 miles north of Manhattan, at the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains lies the long-shuttered  Mid-Orange Correctional Facility in Warwick, New York. This is where Green Thumb Industries, one of the largest marijuana companies in America, is creating a $150 million [cultivation and manufacturing site](https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexandrasternlicht/2021/10/01/new-yorks-150-million-cannabis-campus-21-million-to-democratize-car-insurance-and-under-30-nominations-extended/?sh=74045feec6fa) on 40 acres of former penitentiary lands.\n\nBy 2023, Green Thumb’s  “cannabis campus” will start producing tens of thousands of pounds of marijuana, millions of THC-infused gummies, and vapes to fill the shelves of its dispensaries throughout New York state.\n\nAmong its different dispensary chains around the country, the $5.7 billion company runs [FP Wellness](https://fpwellnessny.com/) in New York, with locations in  Manhattan, Clifton Park, Rochester, and Nassau (coming soon). The dispensary chain prides itself on its “patient-focused approach,” served by professional cannabis pharmacists. All of its medical marijuana products are tested and approved by the New York State Department of Health for safety and quality. \n\nSome of the products its Manhattan dispensary carries (from different suppliers) include:\n\n### Green Thumb Products\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-06 at 2.00.06 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_06_at_2_00_06_PM_d02119602d.png)\n\n### Etain 1:1 Balance Powder\nThis [edible powder](https://fpwellnessny.com/order-medical-marijuana-online-nyc-manhattan/?path=menu?refinementList[root_types]=edible:Drink%20Mixes) aimed at humans features equal amounts of THC and CBD, as well as Isomalt derived from beets. It may provide benefits such as pain relief and relaxation.\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-06 at 2.03.11 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_06_at_2_03_11_PM_7cd486403a.png)\n\n### Columbia Care Disposable Vape\nThe [1:1 THC/CBD products](https://fpwellnessny.com/order-medical-marijuana-online-nyc-manhattan/?path=menu?refinementList%5broot_types%5d=edible:Drink%20Mixes) are commonly used for, but not limited to, mild pain relief, neuropathic pain, nausea, vomiting, appetite stimulation, inflammation, anxiety, and muscle spasms.\n\n### Other Big Players in the New York Weed Market\n\n[Curaleaf](https://curaleaf.com/) is a national weed dispensary chain that has four locations in New York: Carle Place, Newburgh, Plattsburgh and Queens. It is the largest multistate operator in the country. For a long time, the company focused on providing quality cannabis for health and wellness. As well as selling fresh cured flower, it also makes quality, lab-tested cannabis products. Their cannabis grow facility supplies all of the cannabis for their innovative product lines.\n\n### Curaleaf Products\n\nOur Curaleaf top picks:\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-06 at 2.05.22 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_06_at_2_05_22_PM_fafb679dbb.png)\n\n### Curaleaf WPA Ground Flower Refill\nCuraleaf [Ground Flower Bulk Refill Indica](https://curaleaf.com/shop/new-york/curaleaf-ny-carle-place/flower?dtche%5Bproduct%5D=curaleaf-wpa-ground-flower-refill-7g) contains all-natural cannabis flower and cannabis plant terpenes for vaporization, with 21.35% THC and 0.125% CBD. One slow, measured inhalation lasting two seconds delivers approximately 2.5 mg of active cannabinoids with effects often occurring in 90 seconds. \n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-06 at 2.06.37 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_06_at_2_06_37_PM_a38b8d65b0.png)\n\n### Select Watermelon Squeeze\n[Select Squeeze](https://curaleaf.com/shop/new-york/curaleaf-ny-carle-place/topicals?dtche%5Bproduct%5D=select-watermelon-squeeze-30ml) allows you to instantly infuse any beverage with THC and flavor enhancements, using nanotechnology to deliver a fast zero to 15 minute onset time.\n\n### Curaleaf CPE 20:1 Liquid Concentrate\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-06 at 2.07.39 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_06_at_2_07_39_PM_99372fa798.png)\n\nUsually taken by experienced weed users, [this indica product](https://curaleaf.com/shop/new-york/curaleaf-ny-carle-place?dtche%5Bproduct%5D=curaleaf-cpe-20-1-liquid-concentrate-0-5g) with 90% THC is made in a process that isolates and removes cannabinoids from plant material via extraction, agitation, compression, or other methods, making the product very potent. \n\n### Verilife Products\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-06 at 2.13.45 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_06_at_2_13_45_PM_b7de1cf2b2.png)\n\nOne of the most trusted dispensary chains in New York is [Verilife](https://www.verilife.com). It currently has locations in Albany, Liverpool, Bronx, and Onondaga counties, with a commitment to add more, especially to cater to the new, expanding recreational market when legal sales can begin.\n\nThe chain is owned by PharmaCann, one of the country’s largest vertically integrated cannabis companies, committed to producing safe, reliable, top-quality cannabis products, delivered through dispensaries in different states. \n\n[Some of our top picks](https://www.verilife.com/ny/menu/verilife-bronx-ny) sold by Verilife New York dispensaries:\n\n### Matter Green Oral Solution\nThis tincture with a 1:1 ratio, offers perfectly balanced THC to CBD. It's manufactured with cannabis oil, medium-chain triglycerides (MCT), vitamins E and C derivatives. \n\n### Matter Inhale Ground Premium Cannabis Flower\nThe premium ground flower products are known for their strong and uplifting characteristics, while also promoting a more clear-headed experience for users. Matter takes a disciplined approach to producing some of the highest-grade medical cannabis on the market.\n\n### Matter Hybrid Cartridge\n The Aqua 2:1 TXC distillate vapeis a “winning combination of cultivation and extraction that delivers a unique excipient-free oil.” Pair this formulation with Matter’s  premium cartridges to ensure you enjoy delivery of the highest volume of extract with a pure smooth flavor. \n\n### You Still Need a Medical Card in New York\n\nTo buy medical marijuana from a New York dispensary, you must have a [medical marijuana card](https://hellomd.com/articles/how-to-get-your-medical-marijuana-card-in-new-york-state). \n\nIt’s fast, easy and cost-effective to do this through [HelloMD](https://hellomd.com/get-started/new-york/), talking to an experienced practitioner online who will answer any questions you may have.  \n\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.5037593984962405,"src":"/static/b69cdaf1098bcb6caa8cdf6e88ab33e1/14b42/b90f0e88802c3a6c78d977f8640f518d.jpg","srcSet":"/static/b69cdaf1098bcb6caa8cdf6e88ab33e1/f836f/b90f0e88802c3a6c78d977f8640f518d.jpg 200w,\n/static/b69cdaf1098bcb6caa8cdf6e88ab33e1/2244e/b90f0e88802c3a6c78d977f8640f518d.jpg 400w,\n/static/b69cdaf1098bcb6caa8cdf6e88ab33e1/14b42/b90f0e88802c3a6c78d977f8640f518d.jpg 800w,\n/static/b69cdaf1098bcb6caa8cdf6e88ab33e1/47498/b90f0e88802c3a6c78d977f8640f518d.jpg 1200w,\n/static/b69cdaf1098bcb6caa8cdf6e88ab33e1/0e329/b90f0e88802c3a6c78d977f8640f518d.jpg 1600w,\n/static/b69cdaf1098bcb6caa8cdf6e88ab33e1/3d647/b90f0e88802c3a6c78d977f8640f518d.jpg 3072w","srcWebp":"/static/b69cdaf1098bcb6caa8cdf6e88ab33e1/58556/b90f0e88802c3a6c78d977f8640f518d.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/b69cdaf1098bcb6caa8cdf6e88ab33e1/61e93/b90f0e88802c3a6c78d977f8640f518d.webp 200w,\n/static/b69cdaf1098bcb6caa8cdf6e88ab33e1/1f5c5/b90f0e88802c3a6c78d977f8640f518d.webp 400w,\n/static/b69cdaf1098bcb6caa8cdf6e88ab33e1/58556/b90f0e88802c3a6c78d977f8640f518d.webp 800w,\n/static/b69cdaf1098bcb6caa8cdf6e88ab33e1/99238/b90f0e88802c3a6c78d977f8640f518d.webp 1200w,\n/static/b69cdaf1098bcb6caa8cdf6e88ab33e1/7c22d/b90f0e88802c3a6c78d977f8640f518d.webp 1600w,\n/static/b69cdaf1098bcb6caa8cdf6e88ab33e1/f75db/b90f0e88802c3a6c78d977f8640f518d.webp 3072w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_3753-markdown","title":"The Perfect Weed Edible is the Cannabis Gummy by Wana Brands","slug":"the-perfect-weed-edible-is-the-cannabis-gummy-by-wana-brands","content":"Edibles have gained popularity over the last five years as the marijuana legalization train has swept across the nation. Gone are the days of the saran wrapped pot brownie, and along with it the unintended consequence of too much THC and the effects of an unexpected \"bad trip\".\n\nToday, walk into any legal dispensary across the United States, and you will not only experience shopping experiences akin to an Apple store but polished cannabis brands offering a variety of choices, flavors, and dosage options.\n\n### The Growing Popularity of the Weed Edible\n\nIt seems [edibles](https://hellomd.com/articles/what-to-know-about-edibles-infused-with-cannabis) are finally having their time in the spotlight. And, there's a reason for their popularity. A marijuana edible is any food item or [infused beverage](https://hellomd.com/articles/4-cannabis-drink-products-perfect-for-summer); they're easy to consume, discreet, and often have longer-lasting effects than other consumption methods, like smoking or vaping. \n\nYou'll find legal weed edibles with varying amounts of THC, the psychoactive component in the plant, or CBD, the non-intoxicating cannabinoid known for [curbing anxiety and calming nerves](https://hellomd.com/articles/why-taking-cbd-daily-can-help-reduce-your-anxiety). You will also find edibles that have a ratio of THC and CBD or other cannabinoids such as CBN. \n\nTypically, the onset of an edible may take longer to hit (one to two hours as opposed to 10–20 minutes), but the effects also last longer than smoking or vaping (four to eight hours versus two to three hours). In addition, for medical marijuana consumers, the longer-lasting pain relief from edibles makes it an excellent choice for getting through the day or even through the night.\n\n### Finding the Right Weed Edible\n\nWhen looking for the right edible for you, consider that marijuana acts differently within each of us and that starting with a low dosage and working up to a higher dose, is always a good way to start. A low-dose edible will usually contain 2.5mg of THC or less. [A microdose](https://hellomd.com/articles/microdosing-a-better-way-to-take-cannabis), or smaller dosage, is considered anything under 5mg. \n\nIf you are new to cannabis, consider starting with 2.5 mg or less, so you don't accidentally over-medicate. An appropriate dosage is 2.5mg of THC for some people, whereas others may do well with 10mg. Remember though, what is suitable for your friend may not be right for you!\n\n### Weed Gummies: the Most Popular Edible\n\nThere's a wide array of edibles available nowadays, including sweet to savory treats and foods, cannabis-infused beverages, cannabinoid powders to be added to food or beverages, or infused butter and oils. \nBut, one type of edible seems to be more popular than all others – the cannabis gummy! \n\nThe weed gummies commonly outsell most other edibles. They come in all different shapes and textures, are often fruity, sour, chewy, small in size, and can pack a party-size flavorful punch. Simply put, they're fun, and popping one or two in your mouth, depending on your dose tolerance, can put a smile on your face.\n\n### Wana Gummies Offer Consistency & Potency\n\nWhile there are many different kinds of gummies and brands to choose from, few edibles have the street cred earned by [Wana Brands](https://www.wanabrands.com/). Started in 2010, Wanna gummies are available for purchase in 12 states across the country. They are increasingly popular due to their vast array of tasty flavor, consistency, and potent THC formulations.  \n\nWana Brands isn't a one-man THC band, however. Their gummies introduce unique blends of [terpenes](https://hellomd.com/articles/what-are-cannabis-terpenes-and-how-do-they-work), the aromatic and essential oils that give cannabis not only its distinctive smell but also its tremendous flavor and bodily effects. Wana products are enhanced with 30+ terpenes, allowing their gummies to recreate specific effects of popular cannabis strains. The blending of terpenes helps to enhance the experience you choose to have, whether that be uplifting or relaxing.\n\nWana Brand edible gummies are high quality, elevated sweet treats, made with all-natural, organic ingredients. The sweet flavor is created with organic sugar or tapioca syrups rather than high fructose corn syrup. When popping a Wanna gummy in your mouth, you'll also notice the perfectly satisfying texture; they never feel rubbery in your mouth like other gummies. \n\nLastly, if you park your car in the blaring sun and your Wana gummies are inside your glove box, they won't melt! Their pectin formula withstands temperatures up to 175 degrees. So, unless you park in hell with your co-pilot Lucifer, your gummies won't stick together.\n\n### A Wide Selection of Wana Brand Gummies\n\nThere is a wide selection of Wana gummy products, and depending on where you live in the states, your choice may vary. They offer both medical and recreational/adult-use formulations as well. \n\nDepending on your location, Wana offers two different form factors: fast-acting or sour gummies. Below we look at a selection of Wana gummies. The [Wana Brands](https://www.wanabrands.com/) site allows you to choose your state and which products are offered in your area of the country.\n\n### Fast Acting Wana Brand Gummies\n\nFast Acting Wana gummies have a 5-15 minute onset (that's fast!) and 2-4 hour duration for full-body effects. Below are our favorite picks:\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-09-30 at 10.22.15 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_09_30_at_10_22_15_PM_72b3293ec2.png)\n\nThe [Peach Bellini Sativa](https://www.wanabrands.com/product/ca-peach-bellinisativa-rec/) is 5 mg per piece and offers a bubbly peach flavor with a terpene-enhanced sativa blend for an uplifting, sweet vibe.\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-09-30 at 10.26.31 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_09_30_at_10_26_31_PM_f02db67826.png)\n\nThe [Pina Colada Indica](https://www.wanabrands.com/product/pina-coladaindica-rec-ca/) is 5 mg per piece and offers a pineapple-and-coconut infusion with a terpene-enhanced indica blend for smooth relaxation.\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-09-30 at 10.29.02 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_09_30_at_10_29_02_PM_c33d969e4d.png)\n\nThe [Strawberry Margarita](https://www.wanabrands.com/product/strawberry-margarita11-cbd-thc-rec-ca/) 1:1 CBD to THC gummy is 5mg of CBD and 5mg of THC. A balanced ratio bursting with a sweet, citrusy tang reminiscent of a margarita on the beach with a rim of salt on the edge!  Want to be mellow while still being the life of the party? This is our pick for you!\n\n### Sour Wana Brand Gummies\n\nWana sour gummies are exactly how they sound; sour gummies with a hint of juicy sweetness with an array of flavors and dosages available. Below are our favorite picks:\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-09-30 at 10.37.45 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_09_30_at_10_37_45_PM_5a83d367b0.png)\n\nThe [Pomegranate Blueberry Acai](https://www.wanabrands.com/product/pomegranate-blueberry-acai51-cbd-thc-med/) is a 5:1 CBD to THC ratio delivering potent relaxtion for medicinal marijuana consumers. Each piece contains 50mg of CBD and 10mg of THC. Ideal for those with chronic pain issues or other conditions where consistent dosing is necessary.\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-09-30 at 10.40.58 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_09_30_at_10_40_58_PM_2f20eb1853.png)\n\nThe [Mango Sativa](https://www.wanabrands.com/product/mango-sativa-rec/) is an awesome choice for the recreational consumer on the go. At 10mg of THC a piece, it's easy to titrate up or down, depending on how elevated you'd like to feel! It's a tropical-inspired gummy with a refreshing sweetness.\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-09-30 at 10.43.07 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_09_30_at_10_43_07_PM_b07495c54f.png)\n\nThe [Assorted Flavors Indica](https://www.wanabrands.com/product/assorted-flavors-indica-colorado-rec/) is perfect for a relaxing evening at home with your favorite Netflix show. At 10mg of THC per piece, it's a calming terpene-enhanced high with an assortment of flavors.\n\n### Need Your Medical Marijuana Card?\nIf you want to buy medical cannabis in a state where it is allowed, you’ll need to get a medical marijuana card. [HelloMD](https://hellomd.com/get-started/) can help you with online virtual medical consultation and get your medical card fast, easy and private.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.7699115044247788,"src":"/static/5050430dd6d5873fbfce1334b44851df/ee604/51f56af574e64baf24f420fc585f3677.png","srcSet":"/static/5050430dd6d5873fbfce1334b44851df/69585/51f56af574e64baf24f420fc585f3677.png 200w,\n/static/5050430dd6d5873fbfce1334b44851df/497c6/51f56af574e64baf24f420fc585f3677.png 400w,\n/static/5050430dd6d5873fbfce1334b44851df/ee604/51f56af574e64baf24f420fc585f3677.png 800w,\n/static/5050430dd6d5873fbfce1334b44851df/f3583/51f56af574e64baf24f420fc585f3677.png 1200w,\n/static/5050430dd6d5873fbfce1334b44851df/ef8e7/51f56af574e64baf24f420fc585f3677.png 1318w","srcWebp":"/static/5050430dd6d5873fbfce1334b44851df/58556/51f56af574e64baf24f420fc585f3677.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/5050430dd6d5873fbfce1334b44851df/61e93/51f56af574e64baf24f420fc585f3677.webp 200w,\n/static/5050430dd6d5873fbfce1334b44851df/1f5c5/51f56af574e64baf24f420fc585f3677.webp 400w,\n/static/5050430dd6d5873fbfce1334b44851df/58556/51f56af574e64baf24f420fc585f3677.webp 800w,\n/static/5050430dd6d5873fbfce1334b44851df/99238/51f56af574e64baf24f420fc585f3677.webp 1200w,\n/static/5050430dd6d5873fbfce1334b44851df/f95bf/51f56af574e64baf24f420fc585f3677.webp 1318w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_3752-markdown","title":"Weed & Sleep: 5 Things to Know About Your Cannabis Nightcap","slug":"weed-and-sleep-5-things-to-know-about-your-cannabis-nightcap","content":"Some days I wake up tired or groggy – well, that’s pretty much every day. The first thing I do every morning is make my morning brew, between 2-3 cups of black coffee which wakes me up and provides clarity and focus on the lens of my day. You could even say that coffee is what puts a smile on my face. It’s an enjoyable habit, and I can easily say I’m addicted to the aromatic black liquid. \n\nA few hours later, when the caffeine high wears off though, I drag myself through the rest of the day. The evening comes and I feel sleepy and even a little depressed so I drink alcohol; and one drink leads to two and more. After imbibing too much I hit the sack, falling asleep right away, but then wake up in the middle of the night wide awake, so I lie helpless as my monkey mind run away from me. In the morning I need coffee, and so the cycle continues!  \n\nWelcome to modern life. And, welcome to the lives of 50 to 70 million U.S. adults who experience symptoms of a sleep disorder, or the about 40 million Americans who experience insomnia every year.\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-09-30 at 2.25.00 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_09_30_at_2_25_00_PM_4e812fd59c.png)\n\nKiva's [Terra CBN Milk and Cookies](https://grassdoor.com/product/terra-cbn-milk-and-cookies): A natural night time sleep aid\n\nOften, the substances we rely on to wake us up or to help us fall to sleep, whether that be coffee, alcohol, or others, can be blamed for poor quality of sleep. Coffee is a great example of a stimulant that helps us wake up, but also keeps us from achieving a proper night’s sleep. Alcohol is a great example of a depressant, which can help us relax and take our mind off the day, but which also interrupts a good night’s rest.\n\n### Why We Need a Good Sleep\n\nSleep is as important to our health and wellbeing as diet and exercise. While modern life isn’t conducive to good sleep patterns, we can improve them by imposing a regular schedule, with adequate shut-eye hours. Staying active during the day, avoiding alcohol, and minimizing screen time at night can help us get a good night of Zzzzzs.\n\nBy getting enough sleep (seven to 10 hours for teens and adults), we [receive benefits](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325353#lower-inflammation) such as:\n\n- Boosting our productivity and concentration\n- Consuming fewer calories during the day\n- Achieving better athletic performance\n- Lowering the risk of heart disease\n- Gaining more social and emotional intelligence\n- Preventing depression\n- Lowering inflammation\n- Improving the immune system\n\n### Don’t Overdo Caffeine, Alcohol and Sleeping Pills\n\nOur [morning cup of coffee or tea](https://www.livestrong.com/article/289985-caffeine-sleeping-pills/), wakes us up with a caffeine boost. [Caffeine works in two ways]( https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/caffeine-addiction#TOC_TITLE_HDR_3):\n\n- It prevents your brain cells from signaling that you’re tired.\n- It causes your body to release other natural stimulants and boosts their effects.\nThe end result of caffeine’s effect on the brain is feelings of alertness, well-being, concentration, self-confidence, sociability and motivation to work.\nWhile it may wake us during the day, it can play havoc on our sleep if we take too much too late. It can increase the time it takes to get asleep, and reduce the amount of deep sleep we get. And the feeling of wakefulness we have with that first cup in the morning may be a sign of caffeine dependence and ending the withdrawal you are experiencing from not having coffee through the night. \n\nTo get to sleep at night we may try over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription sleeping pills. While these may work for a short-term sleep problem, if you use them constantly, you will probably develop a tolerance that prevents them from working well or at all. And some sleeping pills have the undesirable effect of making us feel groggy the next morning.\n\n[Research shows](https://believeperform.com/how-does-alcohol-caffeine-and-hyper-hydration-affect-sleep/) that consuming alcohol before sleep can disturb your sleep quality and quantity. Because alcohol metabolizes quickly, it may divide your sleep into two parts: The first part of the night you can sleep alright, with an increase in non-REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, but in the second part of the night sleep can be interrupted with lots of wake-ups and increased REM sleep and dreaming — this is why you often feel fatigued in the morning.\n\n### Marijuana as a Natural Sleeping Aid\n\nNot all substances which help us achieve a proper night’s rest are bad. Some substances, , such as marijuana, can be used as natural and effective sleep aids. When consumed properly, cannabis can enhance one’s ability to fall asleep as well as stay asleep, without causing an endless cycle of sleep disturbance on the other side.\n\n“Marijuana is an effective sleep aid because it restores a person’s natural sleep cycle, which so often falls out of sync with our schedules in today’s modern lifestyle,” says [Dr. Matt Roman, a medical marijuana physician, in a Healthline article](https://www.healthline.com/health/medical-marijuana/cannabis-for-sleeping).\n\nMost people consume THC in order to go to sleep. In some instances, people find CBD to be a potent relaxant, although in some cases it may keep you awake. Another cannabinoid which is now getting a lot of attention is CBN. Research is now pointing to CBN as the most sedative out of all the compounds in cannabis. CBN was discovered recently from decomposed THC (the psychoactive compound in cannabis). \n\n### Five Ways Marijuana Can Help You Sleep Better\n\nThat weed could be a [sleep aid](https://hellomd.com/articles/dreaming-of-better-sleep-cannabis-may-help) is common sense for anyone who has experienced couch-lock after consuming a nice relaxing strain of potent indica.  \n\nHere are five ways marijuana can help you achieve a good night’s rest:\n\n1. Triggers ECS Receptors\nCannabis works by triggering receptors in our endocannabinoid systems (ECS), helping to regulate hormones, immunity, pain, hunger and, yes,  sleep. Cannabinoids are naturally occurring compounds found in marijuana plants, which help have medicinal and therapeutic effects. Two of the cannabinoids that are well-known for inducing a sleep-filled night are THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol).\n\n2. THC Makes Your Eyelids Heavy\nTHC, more than CBD, makes us sleepy, so you want a strain of weed that has a high percentage of THC. It usually reduces the amount of REM sleep you get. Reducing REM sleep means reducing dreams — and for those who experience PTSD, it could mean cutting back on sleep-disturbing nightmares. If you spend less time dreaming, then you may spend more time in a deep sleep.\n\n3. Changes Your Sleep Cycle\nUsing cannabis can change your sleep cycle, so you need to use it carefully, so it doesn’t interrupt sleep patterns in a bad way. Some medical professionals suggest, for example, capping the amount of THC in your cannabis nightcap at 20%. Going over this amount gives you a powerful dose that may hinder, not help, your quest for better sleep.\n\n4. A Little Bit Goes a Long Way\nOne way to enjoy the therapeutic effects of weed is by [microdosing](https://hellomd.com/articles/how-to-microdose-with-cannabis-a-hellomd-event). This is taking cannabis with a lower dose of a specific cannabinoid (often one to three milligrams), such as THC, so that it works in the background. \n\nYou don’t necessarily feel it physiologically but get the enhancement, such as better sleep. This approach is particularly good for people who don’t want to feel the “high” often associated with some strains of weed. Microdosing usually works best if you use cannabis from licensed medical cannabis dispensaries, which strictly regulate and reveal the amounts of cannabinoids in their products.\n\n5. Be Wary of Edibles at Night\nWeed edibles are wonderful but they can take longer to kick in. This may leave you tossing and turning for a couple of hours at night before they start to work and then make you feel punchy in the morning with their lingering effects. Again, a little can go a long way. If you’re new to cannabis, try an edible that has 2.5 mg of THC or less. Titrate the dosage upwards night by night until you find the right amount for your system.\n\n### Need Your Medical Marijuana Card?\nIf you want to buy medical cannabis in a state where it is allowed, you’ll need to get a medical marijuana card. [HelloMD](https://hellomd.com/get-started/) can help you with online virtual medical consultation and get your medical card fast, easy and private.\n\n\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.5037593984962405,"src":"/static/ca9d8d9b0343bab60902b959ac62ecf4/14b42/917ffe3c452572bf0fc93a69fd3a2a97.jpg","srcSet":"/static/ca9d8d9b0343bab60902b959ac62ecf4/f836f/917ffe3c452572bf0fc93a69fd3a2a97.jpg 200w,\n/static/ca9d8d9b0343bab60902b959ac62ecf4/2244e/917ffe3c452572bf0fc93a69fd3a2a97.jpg 400w,\n/static/ca9d8d9b0343bab60902b959ac62ecf4/14b42/917ffe3c452572bf0fc93a69fd3a2a97.jpg 800w,\n/static/ca9d8d9b0343bab60902b959ac62ecf4/47498/917ffe3c452572bf0fc93a69fd3a2a97.jpg 1200w,\n/static/ca9d8d9b0343bab60902b959ac62ecf4/0e329/917ffe3c452572bf0fc93a69fd3a2a97.jpg 1600w,\n/static/ca9d8d9b0343bab60902b959ac62ecf4/96a0e/917ffe3c452572bf0fc93a69fd3a2a97.jpg 6860w","srcWebp":"/static/ca9d8d9b0343bab60902b959ac62ecf4/58556/917ffe3c452572bf0fc93a69fd3a2a97.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/ca9d8d9b0343bab60902b959ac62ecf4/61e93/917ffe3c452572bf0fc93a69fd3a2a97.webp 200w,\n/static/ca9d8d9b0343bab60902b959ac62ecf4/1f5c5/917ffe3c452572bf0fc93a69fd3a2a97.webp 400w,\n/static/ca9d8d9b0343bab60902b959ac62ecf4/58556/917ffe3c452572bf0fc93a69fd3a2a97.webp 800w,\n/static/ca9d8d9b0343bab60902b959ac62ecf4/99238/917ffe3c452572bf0fc93a69fd3a2a97.webp 1200w,\n/static/ca9d8d9b0343bab60902b959ac62ecf4/7c22d/917ffe3c452572bf0fc93a69fd3a2a97.webp 1600w,\n/static/ca9d8d9b0343bab60902b959ac62ecf4/2edd4/917ffe3c452572bf0fc93a69fd3a2a97.webp 6860w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_3742-markdown","title":"Why Does Cannabis Cause Paranoia For Some People","slug":"why-does-cannabis-cause-paranoia-for-some-people","content":"Does weed make you paranoid and anxious? If it does, you're not alone. For years I tried to smoke a joint with friends and ended up an anxious mess, unable to relax and enjoy the moment at the same time my friends were enjoying what they call an \"elevated experience.\" Marijuana is fascinating; for some, it may alleviate anxiety, while for others, it creates or increases already existing nervous tendencies. \n\n### How Cannabis Gets You High\n\nAccording to [Gregory Gerdeman, Ph.D.,](https://www.menshealth.com/health/a19038260/why-pot-makes-you-paranoidbut-mellows-out-your-buddies/) an assistant professor of biology at Eckerd College, when you get high your body is mimicking a process your body has in place to keep anxiety levels in place. The endocannabinoid releases cannabinoids that bind to receptors thorughout our body. This can help us during times of stress, by signaling our bodies and brains to chill out.\n\nWhen you consume cannabis, the plant contains cannabinoids as well. When you ingest marijuana the phytocannabinoids bind to the same receptors, heightening a sense of relaxation and release. Yet, this is not the case for everyone. For some, the rush of phytocannabinoids from weed can create or exacerbate anxiety.\n\n### Why Does Weed Make You Paranoid?\n\nYou aren't crazy, it's all in your brain chemistry. THC, the psychoactive component of cannabis, interacts with endocannabinoid receptors found throughout your brain. Many of these binding receptors are found within the amygdala. \n\n![Screen Shot 2021-09-07 at 6.38.00 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_09_07_at_6_38_00_PM_1287bb9628.png)\n\nWana Brand offers a [1:1 CBD to THC](https://www.wanabrands.com/product/strawberry-margarita11-cbd-thc-rec-ca/) gummy that offers a more balanced high. Available in many states including California and Colorado.\n\nThe [amygdala](https://www.simplypsychology.org/amygdala.html) \"plays a key role in how animals assess and respond to environmental threats and challenges by evaluating the emotional importance of sensory information and prompting an appropriate response.\" The main job of the amygdala is to regulate emotions.\n\nWhen we consume cannabis, THC and other cannabinoids react with the amygdala, causing anxiety in some while relieving anxiety and stress in others. There are some ways to mitigate this if you are more prone to having weed-induced anxiety.\n\n### Why Are You More Prone to Cannabis Paranoia?\n\nSome people may be prone to anxiety when they consume marijuana according to [James Giordano](https://www.vice.com/en/article/gy8pa9/weed-causes-anxiety-for-some-people), professor of neurology and biochemistry at Georgetown University Medical Center. \n\n\"THC binds to the brain’s cannabinoid receptors, releasing the neurotransmitters dopamine, serotonin, and GABA, a neurotransmitter that stops neurons from firing. Increased GABA and serotonin activity inhibits norepinephrine—a neurotransmitter involved in alertness and anxiety—which calms most people down. But for some people, reduced norepinephrine has a rebound effect, stimulating activity in the brainstem’s locus ceruleus and limbic forebrain, which are involved in arousal and excitation\"\n\nThe result is that our sympathetic nervous system goes into overdrive, our heart rate increases, while we also release cortisol. The overall perception we have is that of anxiety and sometimes paranoia.\n\n### How Can I Be Less Anxious Consuming Weed?\n\nWe have some simple tools and tips if you'd like to enjoy the more relaxing sensation that some people correlate to consuming weed.\n\n- Higher levels of THC often create anxiety while lower levels have a more relaxing effect. Look for cannabis products that have a lower concentration of THC or are a balanced ratio.\n- Smaller doses of weed can have a more therapeutic effect than larger doses, and [new research](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S037687161730220X) backs this up.\n- Look for cannabis products that are higher in CBD content or solely CBD. CBD is known to help quell anxiety.\n- Start with the lowest possible dosage of cannabis, wait two hours and then assess how you feel. Try a slightly higher dose until you have the desired effect and titrate your way to perfection.\n- Don't eat the whole brownie or smoke the whole joint. This seems like common sense but with weed, less is often the best route to take!\n\nWant to learn more? HelloMD's educational cannabis 101 content can help you to figure out how to [consume edibles safely](https://hellomd.com/tag/cannabis-101), understand the difference between [medical and recreational](https://hellomd.com/articles/the-difference-between-medical-and-recreational-cannabis/) cannabis, how to find your [ideal cannabis dose](https://hellomd.com/articles/7-tips-and-tricks-to-find-your-ideal-marijuana-dose/), and more.\n\n### Need Your Medical Marijuana Card?\n[HelloMD](https://hellomd.com/get-started/) can help you with online virtual medical consultation and get your medical card fast, easy and private.\n\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.4598540145985401,"src":"/static/8fe3534c0d7ad1d4ba5904a6f9e40a5b/ee604/81509bf92893264640fbecec3737aa36.png","srcSet":"/static/8fe3534c0d7ad1d4ba5904a6f9e40a5b/69585/81509bf92893264640fbecec3737aa36.png 200w,\n/static/8fe3534c0d7ad1d4ba5904a6f9e40a5b/497c6/81509bf92893264640fbecec3737aa36.png 400w,\n/static/8fe3534c0d7ad1d4ba5904a6f9e40a5b/ee604/81509bf92893264640fbecec3737aa36.png 800w,\n/static/8fe3534c0d7ad1d4ba5904a6f9e40a5b/f3583/81509bf92893264640fbecec3737aa36.png 1200w","srcWebp":"/static/8fe3534c0d7ad1d4ba5904a6f9e40a5b/58556/81509bf92893264640fbecec3737aa36.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/8fe3534c0d7ad1d4ba5904a6f9e40a5b/61e93/81509bf92893264640fbecec3737aa36.webp 200w,\n/static/8fe3534c0d7ad1d4ba5904a6f9e40a5b/1f5c5/81509bf92893264640fbecec3737aa36.webp 400w,\n/static/8fe3534c0d7ad1d4ba5904a6f9e40a5b/58556/81509bf92893264640fbecec3737aa36.webp 800w,\n/static/8fe3534c0d7ad1d4ba5904a6f9e40a5b/99238/81509bf92893264640fbecec3737aa36.webp 1200w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_3737-markdown","title":"4 Ways To Consume Weed Without Smoking It","slug":"4-ways-to-consume-weed-without-smoking-it","content":"For many marijuana consumers, the idea of smoking cannabis is off-putting. It could be one of many reasons; it's not very discreet, the smell of marijuana lingers - and smells \"skunky\", the thought of inhaling smoke is distasteful, it's rougher on the lungs, and for some, it's downright inconvenient. Packing a bowl or rolling a joint is time-consuming and takes effort! There are many ways to consume your cannabis more easily\n\nYet, walk into a dispensary today and there are a dizzying array of products to choose from. Many dispensaries look more like an Apple computer store than a place to buy weed. But, those marijuana brands on display in the glass cases may seem just as foreign as the latest tech gadget. It takes time and some education to learn all the different ways to consume your weed without smoking it. \n\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/42BJGT68owU\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\n\nBelow we unveil 4 ways to consume cannabis without smoking it.\n\n### Weed Tinctures\n\nTinctures, also known as sub-linguals, are a fast-acting and discreet way to consume your cannabis. They are becoming increasingly popular as the are also easy to dose and often don't taste or smell like cannabis. A full spectrum tincture will typically contain an extraction of cannabinoids, such as THC and CBD, as well as the plants naturally occuring [terpenes](https://hellomd.com/articles/what-are-cannabis-terpenes-and-how-do-they-work).\n\nTinctures are essentially liquid cannabis which comes in small, glass jars, reminiscent of an apothecary, with an eyedropper as a an enclosure. Shake the tincture, squeeze the rubber to fill the dropper with your desired dose and release the liquid directly under your tongue. The onset of a tincture is anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes as the liquid is absorbed through the linking of the mouth.\n\nThe most common tinctures are THC-only, CBD-only, or a combination, or ratio of the two. A popular tincture ratio for chronic pain is 1:1 THC to CBD. Tinctures contain cannabis extraction which is absorbed in a liquid. There are several different carrier liquids including:\n\nAlcohol-based\nVegetable glycerin\nMedium-chain triglyceride (MCT) Oil\nOlive oil\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-08-27 at 2.57.58 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_08_27_at_2_57_58_PM_06bd1a252c.png)\n\nA popular tincture from the California-based company [Papa & Barkley](https://papaandbarkley.com/product/thc-releaf-tinctures/1-1) is their 1:1 THC to CBD formulation.\n\n### Weed Gel Caps\n\nGelcaps are just the way they sound, it's a liquid pill full of weed. Most gel caps are filled with a carrier oil and cannabis extract full of cannabinoids and terpenes. Typically, you will find gel caps labeled with the amount of THC and CBD. \n\nSome capsules are what's known as \"immediate-release\" and work in the same way as edibles, where the cannabis is absorbed by your stomach. Time-release capsules are also digested by the stomach but the effects are felt over a longer period. Often, people like to take gel caps because it feels more \"mainstream\" while at the same time they offer potent and long-lasting results.\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-08-27 at 2.31.33 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_08_27_at_2_31_33_PM_57d5cb811e.png)\n\nA popular brand of gel capsules available in New York is [Etain](https://fpwellnessny.com/order-medical-marijuana-online-nyc-manhattan/?path=menu?refinementList[root_types]=edible%3ACapsules) Mezzo Gelcaps. In this little package you get a 1:2 30 pack of 200mg of CBD and THC.\n\n### Weed Edibles\nWhen people talk about edibles, they tend to refer to tasty treats like pot brownies and medicated candies. Edibles are highly versatile in that you can turn almost any food or drink into an edible. Most edibles are made from a base—such as butter, oil, glycerin, honey or alcohol—infused with cannabis.\n\nPeople often like taking edibles as they are not only tasty but a discreet and long-acting way to consume your cannabis. Edible effects tend to last for around six to eight hours, while the effects from inhaled methods tend to diminish after only two to three hours.\n\nTo avoid a bad experience with edibles, don’t dive head-first into any edible you find at your dispensary. Start small and think about your needs. The first rule of edibles is to start at the smallest dose you can.\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-08-27 at 2.55.35 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_08_27_at_2_55_35_PM_66004e30e6.png)\n\n[Wana Brands](https://www.wanabrands.com/product/assorted-flavors-indica-colorado-med/) has a popular assortment of edibles and is available across many states including Colorado, California, Florida, Illinois, and more. One of the most popular products is the Wana Sour Gummy.\n\n### Weed Drinks\nCannabis-infused drinks are a great option for consumers who don’t want to smoke or vape. And depending on the contents of your stomach, they typically don’t take as long as edibles to kick in. For many, the effects of cannabis-infused drinks kick in within the first hour of ingestion. As the term '[California Sober'](https://www.purewow.com/wellness/california-sober) gains popularity, cannabis, non-alcoholic drinks are having a moment.\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-08-27 at 2.39.55 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_08_27_at_2_39_55_PM_eca5cac40e.png)\n\n\n[Artet](https://artet.com/) is a California based cannabis brand that specializes in cannabis cocktails that are in ready-to-drink format.\n\n### Need Your Medical Marijuana Card?\n[HelloMD](https://hellomd.com/get-started/) can help you with online virtual medical consultation and get your medical card fast, easy and private.\n\n\n\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.5037593984962405,"src":"/static/35298a8f6223895c28926d655fbfe43b/14b42/68b23f4c6b4d52f8dab6c75e77c3727f.jpg","srcSet":"/static/35298a8f6223895c28926d655fbfe43b/f836f/68b23f4c6b4d52f8dab6c75e77c3727f.jpg 200w,\n/static/35298a8f6223895c28926d655fbfe43b/2244e/68b23f4c6b4d52f8dab6c75e77c3727f.jpg 400w,\n/static/35298a8f6223895c28926d655fbfe43b/14b42/68b23f4c6b4d52f8dab6c75e77c3727f.jpg 800w,\n/static/35298a8f6223895c28926d655fbfe43b/47498/68b23f4c6b4d52f8dab6c75e77c3727f.jpg 1200w,\n/static/35298a8f6223895c28926d655fbfe43b/0e329/68b23f4c6b4d52f8dab6c75e77c3727f.jpg 1600w,\n/static/35298a8f6223895c28926d655fbfe43b/ea301/68b23f4c6b4d52f8dab6c75e77c3727f.jpg 2610w","srcWebp":"/static/35298a8f6223895c28926d655fbfe43b/58556/68b23f4c6b4d52f8dab6c75e77c3727f.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/35298a8f6223895c28926d655fbfe43b/61e93/68b23f4c6b4d52f8dab6c75e77c3727f.webp 200w,\n/static/35298a8f6223895c28926d655fbfe43b/1f5c5/68b23f4c6b4d52f8dab6c75e77c3727f.webp 400w,\n/static/35298a8f6223895c28926d655fbfe43b/58556/68b23f4c6b4d52f8dab6c75e77c3727f.webp 800w,\n/static/35298a8f6223895c28926d655fbfe43b/99238/68b23f4c6b4d52f8dab6c75e77c3727f.webp 1200w,\n/static/35298a8f6223895c28926d655fbfe43b/7c22d/68b23f4c6b4d52f8dab6c75e77c3727f.webp 1600w,\n/static/35298a8f6223895c28926d655fbfe43b/ec439/68b23f4c6b4d52f8dab6c75e77c3727f.webp 2610w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":12,"numPages":20,"currentPage":2,"id":5084,"name":"CBD","slug":"cbd","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}