{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-tags-template-js","path":"/tag/culture-and-lifestyle/3","result":{"data":{"allArticle":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Article_2836-markdown","title":"3 Helpful Resources to Support Cannabis Caregivers","slug":"3-helpful-resources-to-support-cannabis-caregivers","content":"Patients with a wide range of debilitating diseases rely on medical marijuana. But their age and/or condition may make it hard to buy or administer cannabis themselves. These patients rely on legally recognized medical cannabis caregivers to get them the treatments they need. \n\nBut while caregivers are providing support to medical marijuana patients—an often-difficult job about which very little guidance is available—where can they find support for themselves? We’ve put together some helpful resources and advice for cannabis caregivers.\n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\n### Challenges Facing Cannabis Caregivers\n\nGenerally speaking, being a caregiver can be a thankless and difficult job. It’s something that few understand unless they’ve experienced the role firsthand. But for medical marijuana caregivers specifically, it’s compounded by a few factors. \n\nRELATED: [MEDICAL MARIJUANA: KEEP YOUR HANDS OFF MY DAUGHTER’S MARIJUANA](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5943f8d935323f0023966140/medical-marijuana-keep-your-hands-off-my-daughters-marijuana) \n\nFirst, medical marijuana is still widely misunderstood. Despite the fact that the majority of states have some sort of medical marijuana law, a stigma persists around cannabis that can make people feel uncomfortable accepting it as a form of medicine.\n\nThis can be especially true for parents with children who are medical marijuana patients. Because of the societal stereotypes that persist, some caregivers may not feel like they can talk freely about what they do on a day-to-day basis. \n\nAnd unlike caregivers who follow a doctor’s prescribed treatment plan, medical marijuana caregivers don’t always have the same level of guidance. Even doctors who are onboard about cannabis’s medical properties may not have the training or expertise to build an effective treatment plan for a patient. \n\nIn one study by the _Journal of Clinical Oncology_, 400 practicing oncologists were surveyed. [In the survey, 80% reported discussing medical marijuana with a patient, but only 30% said they felt knowledgeable enough about cannabis](http://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCO.2017.76.1221) to make recommendations. This lack of guidance can make the hard job of a medical cannabis caregiver even more challenging. \n\n### Helpful Tips & Resources for Cannabis Caregivers\n\nHere are three resources medical marijuana caregivers can turn to when they need advice about everything from legal issues to making sure they take care of their own mental health. \n\n1. **Explore organizations that focus on medical marijuana patients and caregivers.** The fight for access to medical marijuana is nothing new, and there are many organizations that are stalwarts in that fight. Medical marijuana caregivers can look to these groups for support. [Americans for Safe Access (ASA)](https://www.safeaccessnow.org) is one of those organizations; its website is full of great resources for cannabis caregivers, especially parents of young medical marijuana patients. \n\n> ASA has guides for becoming a caregiver in each medical marijuana state that will walk you through each step. They provide a comprehensive [patient/caregiver legal checklist](https://www.safeaccessnow.org/ca_patient_caregiver_legal_checklist) that explains the legal complexities of being a medical marijuana patient or caregiver and how you can prepare yourself for any potential legal issues in the future. \n\n2. **Find or start a support group near you.** Caregivers need care, too. If you’re feeling lonely in your journey of caring for others, finding a community of people who can empathize with your experience could really make a difference to your mental well-being. All over the country, there are support groups for caregivers and medical marijuana patients that are in the same boat as you. \n\n> [NORML (National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Laws)](http://norml.org/) is a national organization with chapters in just about every city and every state. [Find your local NORML chapter](http://norml.org/chapters) and explore what it has to offer. Most run patient and caregiver support groups as well as other events that can provide useful information and a supportive community.  \n\n> If you can’t find a group through NORML, you can also use Meetup.com, which has plenty of [medical marijuana meet-ups](https://www.meetup.com/topics/medical-marijuana-caregivers/all/) listed all over the country. \n\n> And if all else fails, you can always start your own caregiver support group. Chances are there are at least a handful of people in your community going on the same journey and need support just as much as you do. \n\n3. **Get support when you need it with online communities.** If finding and attending an in-person support group isn’t possible or feels too intimidating, you can always turn to online communities instead. \n\n> HelloMD has a robust community of medical marijuana patients and caregivers that can be a great source of camaraderie and information. Post your questions or thoughts in the HelloMD [Q&A section](https://www.hellomd.com/answers) and peruse discussions by other patients and caregivers. You may find that questions you’ve wanted to ask are already answered. And if not, you can ask your question (anonymously if you’d like) and a knowledgeable medical professional or expert member of the community will be happy to answer. \n\nPhoto credit: [Seth Hayes](https://unsplash.com/@shays)\n\nIf you’re new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5b8882d88dd0720008373fcf/cannabis-101-what-you-need-to-know-to-about-marijuana) index of articles. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's easy, private and 100% online.\n\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3793103448275863,"src":"/static/ac191881f026aaf00acdd4326e6f3f17/14b42/fae85a8dabbe01ac4599ee714a99ed89.jpg","srcSet":"/static/ac191881f026aaf00acdd4326e6f3f17/f836f/fae85a8dabbe01ac4599ee714a99ed89.jpg 200w,\n/static/ac191881f026aaf00acdd4326e6f3f17/2244e/fae85a8dabbe01ac4599ee714a99ed89.jpg 400w,\n/static/ac191881f026aaf00acdd4326e6f3f17/14b42/fae85a8dabbe01ac4599ee714a99ed89.jpg 800w,\n/static/ac191881f026aaf00acdd4326e6f3f17/47498/fae85a8dabbe01ac4599ee714a99ed89.jpg 1200w,\n/static/ac191881f026aaf00acdd4326e6f3f17/0e329/fae85a8dabbe01ac4599ee714a99ed89.jpg 1600w,\n/static/ac191881f026aaf00acdd4326e6f3f17/9d5a7/fae85a8dabbe01ac4599ee714a99ed89.jpg 3663w","srcWebp":"/static/ac191881f026aaf00acdd4326e6f3f17/58556/fae85a8dabbe01ac4599ee714a99ed89.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/ac191881f026aaf00acdd4326e6f3f17/61e93/fae85a8dabbe01ac4599ee714a99ed89.webp 200w,\n/static/ac191881f026aaf00acdd4326e6f3f17/1f5c5/fae85a8dabbe01ac4599ee714a99ed89.webp 400w,\n/static/ac191881f026aaf00acdd4326e6f3f17/58556/fae85a8dabbe01ac4599ee714a99ed89.webp 800w,\n/static/ac191881f026aaf00acdd4326e6f3f17/99238/fae85a8dabbe01ac4599ee714a99ed89.webp 1200w,\n/static/ac191881f026aaf00acdd4326e6f3f17/7c22d/fae85a8dabbe01ac4599ee714a99ed89.webp 1600w,\n/static/ac191881f026aaf00acdd4326e6f3f17/0b05f/fae85a8dabbe01ac4599ee714a99ed89.webp 3663w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2835-markdown","title":"Taking Cannabis Daily for Good Health","slug":"taking-cannabis-daily-for-good-health","content":"Wondering about daily cannabis use as part of a regular health routine? I have to admit that as much as I’ve learned about the therapeutic uses of marijuana, I still have one foot in the “cannabis is an effective medicine” camp and the other in the “oh, no, I can’t use cannabis daily and still function” camp. \n\nWanting to learn more about daily marijuana use—and hopefully overcome some of my own nervousness around it—I turned to Dr. Perry Solomon, chief medical officer at HelloMD.\n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\nAccording to Dr. Solomon, our body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS) can become deficient, and consuming tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD)—two of the main cannabinoids in cannabis—can help our bodies restore an internal balance or homeostasis.\n\nOccasional cannabis consumption may not deliver the anti-inflammatory, anti-anxiety and relaxing feeling that you can get from THC and CBD. This is why daily marijuana consumption can be effective as part of a health maintenance and overall wellness regimen.\n\n### The Impact of Daily Cannabis & CBD Use on Our Health & Wellness \n\nI asked some women who incorporate cannabis or CBD into their daily routines why they do it. Each one of them initially turned to—or returned to—cannabis to address very specific and often debilitating health issues. Each found their daily marijuana consumption habits brought additional health benefits.\n\nMarcy began taking CBD for spinal pain and inflammation after an injury. She was able to get off four pharmaceuticals. And she also reduced her pain from an 8 to a 3 on the pain scale. \n\n“High-CBD strains have changed my life. I rarely even have to take Advil or Aleve,” Marcy says. “While I wasn’t taking CBD for mental health issues, I found myself able to get off all medications for depression and anxiety but one: an emergency medication in my purse for panic attacks.”\n\nMarcy says she’s also interested in the neuroprotective qualities and bone-building effects of CBD when taken daily. She consumes a 25 mg high CBD/low THC capsule twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening. She prefers ingesting cannabis rather than smoking or vaping the plant. \n\nDr. Solomon recommends taking cannabis in tincture, edible, oil or suppository form over smoking or vaping cannabis. \n\n“The irritation to the lungs of the two latter methods can be bothersome and cause coughing as well introduce the possibility of inhaling particulate matter,” he says.\n\nDr. Solomon says that microdosing—taking smaller amounts of cannabis over time—is a good way to get the daily health benefits of the plant without psychoactive effects. People typically microdose 2.5 mg of THC at a time. \n\nBut for some people like Marcy, 25 mg of a CBD-rich cannabis product is a microdose. Each person’s microdose can differ based on myriad factors including the form of consumption and even a person’s metabolism.\n\nAnother woman who turned to daily cannabis to deal with pain is Josie, who was able to get off the morphine she was taking for pain. Stricken with rheumatoid arthritis since she was 14, another part of her treatment for the condition is chemotherapy treatments twice a year to suppress her immune system. Side effects of this treatment include intense bone pain and a suppressed appetite that leads her to being underweight. \n\nFor Josie, daily cannabis consists of a strong indica strain that reduces her pain and increases her appetite. She finds that her daily cannabis use also reduces her anxiety. \n\nTasha is yet another woman I spoke to who also consumes marijuana regularly to reduce anxiety by either smoking, vaping or ingesting—but almost always at night. She finds it greatly reduces her anxiety, and she’s also experienced other benefits. \n\n\"I was diagnosed with endometriosis almost 20 years ago and a result of that is inflammation flare-ups that my own body is creating,\" Tasha explains. \"I also had sinus surgery that involved all of my face a few years ago as a result of polyps. After extensive allergy testing, no one could give me an answer as to why polyps were developing other than inflammation my body was generating. They gave me a 60% chance the polyps would grow back after the surgery.\"\n\nTasha was excited about the anti-inflammatory properties of cannabis. Her sinus check-up last year showed no signs of the polyps returning. She is also starting to experiment with adding cannabis strains high in CBD to aid in recovery when weightlifting three times a week.\n\n### What to Know When Consuming Cannabis or CBD Daily \n\nIf you’re thinking about taking cannabis or CBD regularly, Dr. Solomon advises that you consider the following:\n\n* **Be aware of the concentration of THC or CBD** you’re taking. Dosing is an individual process, so start at a low dose and slowly increase the amount.\n\n* **Look up the laboratory testing results** of what you’re buying. The product you purchase should have a label of components and be tested for purity as well as things like pesticides, bacteria and mold. \n\n* **Try to find out the source of the hemp or cannabis** if you can. Knowing where the product is coming from gives you a better idea of how it was produced and what you’re consuming.\n\nDon’t want to feel high on THC, but still want to reap the health and wellness benefits of the cannabis plant? Dr. Solomon says that he’s seeing more and more women and men who don’t want the psychoactivity, and are therefore turning to CBD products.\n\n“The exact amount of CBD that should be ingested can vary from 25 mg several times a day to several hundred milligrams depending on what you’re looking for,” he says, adding, “It can sometimes take several weeks to feel the effect as you slowly increase your dosage.”\n\nYou don’t need to have an acute or chronic health issue to explore the benefits of cannabis or CBD. Personally, I found cannabis to be very effective in breaking a pain cycle and helping me sleep.\n\nBut on a regular basis, I’m most comfortable taking CBD as part of my own daily health routine. \n\nPhoto credit: [Jessica To'oto'o](https://unsplash.com/@jessicatootoo)\n\nIf you’re new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://hellomd.com/articles/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) index of articles. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's easy, private and 100% online.\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3888888888888888,"src":"/static/18e1077cd66277d503587bfb2b3f9224/14b42/4b12982c393c9614ddb921939b1afa7e.jpg","srcSet":"/static/18e1077cd66277d503587bfb2b3f9224/f836f/4b12982c393c9614ddb921939b1afa7e.jpg 200w,\n/static/18e1077cd66277d503587bfb2b3f9224/2244e/4b12982c393c9614ddb921939b1afa7e.jpg 400w,\n/static/18e1077cd66277d503587bfb2b3f9224/14b42/4b12982c393c9614ddb921939b1afa7e.jpg 800w,\n/static/18e1077cd66277d503587bfb2b3f9224/47498/4b12982c393c9614ddb921939b1afa7e.jpg 1200w,\n/static/18e1077cd66277d503587bfb2b3f9224/0e329/4b12982c393c9614ddb921939b1afa7e.jpg 1600w,\n/static/18e1077cd66277d503587bfb2b3f9224/43576/4b12982c393c9614ddb921939b1afa7e.jpg 3653w","srcWebp":"/static/18e1077cd66277d503587bfb2b3f9224/58556/4b12982c393c9614ddb921939b1afa7e.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/18e1077cd66277d503587bfb2b3f9224/61e93/4b12982c393c9614ddb921939b1afa7e.webp 200w,\n/static/18e1077cd66277d503587bfb2b3f9224/1f5c5/4b12982c393c9614ddb921939b1afa7e.webp 400w,\n/static/18e1077cd66277d503587bfb2b3f9224/58556/4b12982c393c9614ddb921939b1afa7e.webp 800w,\n/static/18e1077cd66277d503587bfb2b3f9224/99238/4b12982c393c9614ddb921939b1afa7e.webp 1200w,\n/static/18e1077cd66277d503587bfb2b3f9224/7c22d/4b12982c393c9614ddb921939b1afa7e.webp 1600w,\n/static/18e1077cd66277d503587bfb2b3f9224/35449/4b12982c393c9614ddb921939b1afa7e.webp 3653w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2834-markdown","title":" 4 Cannabis-Friendly B&Bs to Elevate Your Vacation","slug":"4-cannabis-friendly-bandbs-to-elevate-your-vacation","content":"Feeling like it’s time for a vacation? I know when I’m traveling, one of my biggest concerns is finding a place to stay that allows me to take my medical cannabis. After all, most hotels, rentals and B&Bs prohibit smoking or vaping cannabis on the property. And what good is a vacation if you’re sick the whole time without your medicine?\n\nIn the old days, this would mean giving up your marijuana for the trip, or trying to hide your cannabis use and hoping you don’t get caught. Both options could ruin any vacation. \n\nThankfully, as recreational cannabis has begun to make its way around the United States, a new cannabis trend is making it easier for cannabis consumers to vacation in peace: the cannabis-friendly bed-and-breakfast. These pro-canna B&Bs explicitly allow cannabis use on their property, so you can relax and medicate whenever you need. \n\nSay goodbye to hiding your cannabis and hello to a new way to vacation. \n\nHere are our top four picks for cannabis B&Bs across the U.S.\n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\n### 1. Riverbar Pharms Bud & Breakfast in California \n\n![riverbar-pharms-bud-and-breakfast](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-cccd9791-3901-4c0a-9aee-7b61012307be/original.png)\n\nTraveling in California? Check out the first licensed Bud and Breakfast in the state, [Riverbar Pharms](https://www.riverbarpharms.com/). This B&B is housed in a cozy Victorian farmhouse and has four rooms available with views of orchards and farmland. Prices start at $189 per night, and cannabis use is welcome in the living room or on the porch. \n\nLocated in the heart of Humboldt County, CA, River Pharms is the perfect place to stay if you want to take a deep dive into California’s cannabis culture. Not only is this location right in the middle of cannabis country, but the owner is a master marijuana cultivator and available to chat if you have questions.\n\nWhile no cannabis is provided with your stay, you can order from a local delivery service or bring your own. Want to immerse yourself even more in the Humboldt cannabis scene? Marijuana tours are available. \n\nRELATED: [TAKE A TOUR OF CALIFORNIA WINE & CANNABIS COUNTRY](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5b08ed7dbf4c4d000a0e73c3/take-a-tour-of-california-wine-and-cannabis-country)\n\nWhen it comes to breakfast, you won’t be disappointed. The gourmet meals are prepared by a professional chef using all locally sourced organic ingredients. And for those with food allergies or sensitivities, they’re happy to make accommodations. There’s even a 420 Cocktail Hour with mocktails and snacks to ease the munchies. \n\n### 2. Steep Acres Farm in Massachusetts\n\nIf you’re vacationing on the East Coast, check out [Steep Acres](https://www.budandbreakfast.com/properties/522-white-oaks-road-williamstown-ma-01267-steep-acres-3/) in Williamstown, MA. \n\nThis charming country home is set on top of a hill with a beautiful view of the surrounding trees, hills and mountains. It’s the perfect place to enjoy nature’s beauty with hiking trails, woods, meadows and gardens all available on the property’s 50 acres.\n\nEven inside the house, there’s a sense of nature as a wooden support beam, fashioned from a tree trunk, has been painted to look like a living tree, growing up through the floor of the living room. \n\n[Steep Acres](https://steepacresfarm.com/) is also one of the few places on the East Coast where guests are free to enjoy cannabis on site. While smoking cannabis in the bedrooms isn’t allowed, guests are free to enjoy cannabis in the house’s common areas or outside as they take in the surrounding natural wonders. \n\nSteep Acres has three available rooms, with prices that start at $300 per night. One accommodation even features a master bedroom with a king bed, personal porch and Jacuzzi. Breakfast is included and features fresh fruit and daily specials. \n\n### 3. Mountain Views Treehouses in Washington \n\n![cannabis-friendly-mountain-view-treehouses](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-1986fdc0-5105-4b7f-b4d2-637a05916ae3/original.png)\n\nLooking for a more whimsical location for your cannabis getaway? Try out [Mountain Views B&B](www.mountainviewsbb.com) in the foothills of Monroe, WA. While there’s a traditional B&B with two available rooms, the real gems in this gorgeous retreat spot are the three treehouses, where guests can sleep and smoke among the trees. \n\nNestled in a private, woodsy setting, the treehouses are rustic with outhouses and outdoor showers, but who can resist the allure of medicating in a treehouse? Guests have described their stay as “magical” and “divine.” \n\nFor those who want more creature comforts, the main house offers traditional rooms with a shared bathroom. You can even rent out the whole house if you’d like. Pricing starts at $150 for a treehouse stay, but you can rent a room in the main house for $135 or camp for even less. \n\nDuring their stay, guests at [Mountain Views B&B](https://www.budandbreakfast.com/properties/potleaf-treehouse-at-mountain-views-420-21/) can enjoy hiking trails to take in the surrounding beauty. Plus, all guests also have access to the communal hot tub and fire pit. \n\nAnd if living among the trees weren’t fantastical enough, the property also features a talking grey parrot who sometimes asks, “Where is my marijuana?” There’s also a mini-pig, a donkey and two dogs who live on the property, too. \n\nBest of all, cannabis use is permitted anywhere on the property—inside, outside and up in the trees. \n\n### 4. Bud & Breakfast at the Adagio in Colorado \n\nIf your vacation is taking you to Colorado, then you have to check out the [Bud and Breakfast at the Adagio](http://www.budandbfast.com/bbadagio-3-1/). Located in a Victorian home in a historic Denver neighborhood, this cannabis-specific B&B is the first of its kind in the area. Unlike the previously mentioned B&Bs, located in the midst of nature, this is the ideal place for a city-based cannabis vacation.\n\nThe gorgeous space has six uniquely decorated rooms with private bathrooms, designated smoking areas, a fireplace and a garden; prices start at $299 per night. Guests can also enjoy hotel-like amenities including concierge services, a gift shop, assistance with local tours, and even in-room massages and spa services. There’s also a fully stocked cannabis paraphernalia bar.  \n\nAnd did we mention the food? All guests are free to enjoy the complementary Wake & Bake Breakfast, 420 Happy Hour, Late Night Sweet Treat, and munchie-satisfying snacks and drinks throughout the day.  \n\nFor a cannabis-friendly city vacation, the Bud and Breakfast at the Adagio is hard to beat. \n\nPhoto credits: [Pixabay](https://www.pexels.com/@pixabay) (main image), Riverbar Pharms (#1 image) and Mountain Views B&B (#3 image)\n\nIf you’re new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5b8882d88dd0720008373fcf/cannabis-101-what-you-need-to-know-to-about-marijuana) index of articles. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's easy, private and 100% online.\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,/9j/2wBDABALDA4MChAODQ4SERATGCgaGBYWGDEjJR0oOjM9PDkzODdASFxOQERXRTc4UG1RV19iZ2hnPk1xeXBkeFxlZ2P/2wBDARESEhgVGC8aGi9jQjhCY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2P/wgARCAAOABQDASIAAhEBAxEB/8QAFwAAAwEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMEAv/EABQBAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH/2gAMAwEAAhADEAAAAZdqsBROB//EABgQAQEBAQEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAECEgAj/9oACAEBAAEFAi3Z2k4r0iJpoy//xAAXEQEAAwAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARJB/9oACAEDAQE/AdVh/8QAGBEAAwEBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAECEVH/2gAIAQIBAT8BzJE66f/EABoQAQABBQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABEBEhMTL/2gAIAQEABj8Ch02zFLP/xAAaEAEAAwEBAQAAAAAAAAAAAAABABEhQVFh/9oACAEBAAE/ISu8g+DfYZQVFWA7UpJd1omRVHJ//9oADAMBAAIAAwAAABDIH//EABgRAAMBAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABESEx/9oACAEDAQE/EErC6O2o/8QAGBEAAwEBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAEhMXH/2gAIAQIBAT8Qa2xCCkcP/8QAGxABAAMBAQEBAAAAAAAAAAAAAQARITFRYXH/2gAIAQEAAT8Q2QEvPnIJa27PjfJfbxTbgiOyitKFTKP3sYwpZ0n/2Q==","aspectRatio":1.3793103448275863,"src":"/static/7941ffae4c2c185db2fb0b890d8a265b/14b42/ba23dd3e71994a240620982f26c5b0c8.jpg","srcSet":"/static/7941ffae4c2c185db2fb0b890d8a265b/f836f/ba23dd3e71994a240620982f26c5b0c8.jpg 200w,\n/static/7941ffae4c2c185db2fb0b890d8a265b/2244e/ba23dd3e71994a240620982f26c5b0c8.jpg 400w,\n/static/7941ffae4c2c185db2fb0b890d8a265b/14b42/ba23dd3e71994a240620982f26c5b0c8.jpg 800w,\n/static/7941ffae4c2c185db2fb0b890d8a265b/47498/ba23dd3e71994a240620982f26c5b0c8.jpg 1200w,\n/static/7941ffae4c2c185db2fb0b890d8a265b/0e329/ba23dd3e71994a240620982f26c5b0c8.jpg 1600w,\n/static/7941ffae4c2c185db2fb0b890d8a265b/15f9c/ba23dd3e71994a240620982f26c5b0c8.jpg 3611w","srcWebp":"/static/7941ffae4c2c185db2fb0b890d8a265b/58556/ba23dd3e71994a240620982f26c5b0c8.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/7941ffae4c2c185db2fb0b890d8a265b/61e93/ba23dd3e71994a240620982f26c5b0c8.webp 200w,\n/static/7941ffae4c2c185db2fb0b890d8a265b/1f5c5/ba23dd3e71994a240620982f26c5b0c8.webp 400w,\n/static/7941ffae4c2c185db2fb0b890d8a265b/58556/ba23dd3e71994a240620982f26c5b0c8.webp 800w,\n/static/7941ffae4c2c185db2fb0b890d8a265b/99238/ba23dd3e71994a240620982f26c5b0c8.webp 1200w,\n/static/7941ffae4c2c185db2fb0b890d8a265b/7c22d/ba23dd3e71994a240620982f26c5b0c8.webp 1600w,\n/static/7941ffae4c2c185db2fb0b890d8a265b/328de/ba23dd3e71994a240620982f26c5b0c8.webp 3611w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2828-markdown","title":"5 Podcasts That Pair Well With Cannabis","slug":"5-podcasts-that-pair-well-with-cannabis","content":"For many of us, TV shows and movies are our go-tos for a night in with marijuana. But sometimes, it feels just like you’ve seen it all—or maybe looking at moving pictures is a little too overwhelming for you when you’ve consumed cannabis. \n\nWhatever the case, have you ever considered listening to a podcast? Using your ears is a great way to take advantage of your heightened senses while under the influence of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Those of us familiar with cannabis know that it can slow down our perception of time, leading to enhanced focus and attention. This is why listening to music while high can be so enjoyable.\n\nSo, why not apply the same principles to a podcast? \n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\nPodcasts have come a long way since the early 2000s. You no longer have to limit yourself to the powerhouses like \"Radiolab\" and the \"Joe Rogan Experience.\" Podcasts these days span a wide range of interests, and many of them are well thought out with high production values. \n\nWhether you’re looking for an in-depth analysis of past scandals, entertaining interviews with celebrities, or a good story with biting sociopolitical commentary, there’s definitely a podcast out there to suit your taste and needs.\n \nWith this in mind, we’ve put together a diverse selection of podcasts that you’re likely to enjoy—both during your daily commute and while laying blissfully high on your couch at home.\n\nRELATED: [TOP CANNABIS PAIRINGS FOR YOUR NEXT LIVE MUSIC EVENT](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5b6bca30a1805500087dba66/top-cannabis-pairings-for-your-next-live-music-event)\n\n### 1. “Slow Burn” \n\nIf you can’t get enough of past scandals with wide-ranging consequences that we’re still processing many years later, you’ll dig Slate’s “[Slow Burn](https://slate.com/slow-burn)” podcast. This dense but totally binge-worthy listen would pair well with a mellow, thoughtful cannabis strain like [Jack Herer](https://www.hellomd.com/strains/5a7cd5d1d520d60009f4f4b1/jack-herer). \n\nSeason one of “Slow Burn” tackled Watergate, while season two covered the Bill Clinton-Monica Lewinsky affair. This podcast aims to give the listener a new perspective on popular but often misunderstood events. In addition to meticulous research and planning, “Slow Burn” also features archival tapes from these eras that give the listener a sense of what it was like to live through these scandals.\n\nIf you’re looking to travel back in time and think deeply about historical events and how they relate to today, give this podcast a listen. \n\n### 2. “Inside Trader Joes”\n\nYes, that’s right: Trader Joe’s has a podcast. Arguably the best place to buy both healthy and indulgent, munchie-worthy snacks, Trader Joe’s has gained a cult following, and its podcast, “[Inside Trader Joe’s](https://www.traderjoes.com/digin/post/inside-tjs-podcast),” is no different. Pair this light-hearted series with an equally fun and frivolous strain like [Pineapple Express](https://www.hellomd.com/strains/5a7cd070d520d60009f4f4ad/pineapple-express).\n\nWith similar vibes to a show on the Travel Channel, you’ll hear all about secret tasting panels and a woman who has one of the best jobs ever: traveling the world in search of flavors and cuisines to meet the needs of Trader Joe’s loyal customers. \n\nYou’ll also learn the answers to questions like: Why are Trader Joe’s bananas 19 cents? And how did that famous Mandarin orange chicken come to be? If you like fun but useless facts and kicking it at the end of the day with fluff shows like the “Great British Bake Off,” then “Inside Trader Joe’s” is worthy of your time. \n\n### 3. “Bubble” \n\nA sitcom in podcast form, “[Bubble](https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/bubble)” is a sci-fi comedy series chock full o’ cutting one-liners and dark but hilarious observations on today’s tech world. \n\nThe setting of this podcast is the city of Fairhaven, described by the podcast’s website as “a literal Bubble of corporate utopia set amid the wild, imp-infested Brush.” The series follows a band of monster hunters who attempt to “make ends meet and find love in a nightmarish version of the gig economy.”\n\nOverall, the series feels like a blend of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Silicon Valley” with the comedic sensibilities of shows like “Portlandia” and “Broad City.” If you’re into intelligently written comedies and biting satire, “Bubble” may be just up your alley. Pair this imaginative series with a giggly strain like [Space Queen](https://www.hellomd.com/strains/5b313da29755250007f2aeb1/space-queen).\n\n\n### 4. “2 Dope Queens”\n\n“[2 Dope Queens](https://www.wnycstudios.org/shows/dopequeens/episodes)” is an ultra-popular podcast that boasts a simple formula: stand-up sets and special guest appearances by celebrities. But what sets it apart from similar podcasts of the past are its hosts who have real chemistry and its emphasis on featuring comedians from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds.\n\n“2 Dope Queens” has met with much success due to its hosts: Jessica Williams, who you may recognize from her time on “The Daily Show” and writer, actress, comedian and serial podcaster Phoebe Robinson. The two work well together and cover topics like sex, romance and race with smarts and sensitivity. \n\nTheir podcast has been such a hit that HBO ordered a series by the same name. Pair “2 Dope Queens” with an equally fun and playful strain like [Candyland](https://www.hellomd.com/strains/5b903676404e830001078770/candyland).\n\n### 5. “Everything Is Alive”\n\nGet ready. This podcast is weird—_high_ concept, if you will. Each episode of “[Everything is Alive](https://www.radiotopia.fm/podcasts/everything-is-alive)” features long-form interviews with inanimate objects. Ever wonder what an elevator or pillow would say if it could talk? Well, wonder no more—producer Ian Chillag has done that for you.  \n\nFor a podcast about inanimate objects, “Everything Is Alive” oozes with humanity—you’ll never look at a can of Go2 cola the same way again. Plus, each episode features some bizarrely interesting anecdotes. For example, did you know that strawberry Fanta is popular in Thailand, where it serves as an offering to ghosts? \n\nOriginal, quirky, melancholic and thoughtful, “Everything Is Alive” will make you appreciate human creativity. And it’ll give you hope for the future of the arts—someone out there was willing to fund this bizarre concept, after all. Pair this podcast with an equally cerebral and emotional strain like [Northern Lights](https://www.hellomd.com/strains/5a7ce57ed520d60009f4f4bb/northern-lights).\n\nPhoto credit: [burst.shopify.com](https://burst.shopify.com/)\n\nIf you’re new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5b8882d88dd0720008373fcf/cannabis-101-what-you-need-to-know-to-about-marijuana) index of articles. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's easy, private and 100% online.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,/9j/2wBDABALDA4MChAODQ4SERATGCgaGBYWGDEjJR0oOjM9PDkzODdASFxOQERXRTc4UG1RV19iZ2hnPk1xeXBkeFxlZ2P/2wBDARESEhgVGC8aGi9jQjhCY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2P/wgARCAAPABQDASIAAhEBAxEB/8QAGAAAAwEBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMFAgT/xAAVAQEBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABAP/aAAwDAQACEAMQAAABfud0RRFif//EABoQAAIDAQEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAECAAMSBBH/2gAIAQEAAQUCLYSl9pLGJHM3sLT/xAAUEQEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQ/9oACAEDAQE/AT//xAAUEQEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQ/9oACAECAQE/AT//xAAZEAACAwEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABEAARMYH/2gAIAQEABj8CJlnXxf/EABoQAQEBAQADAAAAAAAAAAAAAAEAIRFBUXH/2gAIAQEAAT8hL0J2YFHy5JKw+2rDAWl//9oADAMBAAIAAwAAABDP7//EABYRAQEBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABEBEP/aAAgBAwEBPxAJn//EABYRAQEBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAEQEf/aAAgBAgEBPxAdZ//EABkQAQEBAQEBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAERACFBMf/aAAgBAQABPxADRXAvulglAk+8x3IOAFX0NJRdAO8WaPr5v//Z","aspectRatio":1.3605442176870748,"src":"/static/bb760b7db6ba2e523c6dd32d432ccabd/14b42/90badda05f49065c20b288fc2542091a.jpg","srcSet":"/static/bb760b7db6ba2e523c6dd32d432ccabd/f836f/90badda05f49065c20b288fc2542091a.jpg 200w,\n/static/bb760b7db6ba2e523c6dd32d432ccabd/2244e/90badda05f49065c20b288fc2542091a.jpg 400w,\n/static/bb760b7db6ba2e523c6dd32d432ccabd/14b42/90badda05f49065c20b288fc2542091a.jpg 800w,\n/static/bb760b7db6ba2e523c6dd32d432ccabd/47498/90badda05f49065c20b288fc2542091a.jpg 1200w,\n/static/bb760b7db6ba2e523c6dd32d432ccabd/0e329/90badda05f49065c20b288fc2542091a.jpg 1600w,\n/static/bb760b7db6ba2e523c6dd32d432ccabd/8c6ae/90badda05f49065c20b288fc2542091a.jpg 3645w","srcWebp":"/static/bb760b7db6ba2e523c6dd32d432ccabd/58556/90badda05f49065c20b288fc2542091a.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/bb760b7db6ba2e523c6dd32d432ccabd/61e93/90badda05f49065c20b288fc2542091a.webp 200w,\n/static/bb760b7db6ba2e523c6dd32d432ccabd/1f5c5/90badda05f49065c20b288fc2542091a.webp 400w,\n/static/bb760b7db6ba2e523c6dd32d432ccabd/58556/90badda05f49065c20b288fc2542091a.webp 800w,\n/static/bb760b7db6ba2e523c6dd32d432ccabd/99238/90badda05f49065c20b288fc2542091a.webp 1200w,\n/static/bb760b7db6ba2e523c6dd32d432ccabd/7c22d/90badda05f49065c20b288fc2542091a.webp 1600w,\n/static/bb760b7db6ba2e523c6dd32d432ccabd/29f9d/90badda05f49065c20b288fc2542091a.webp 3645w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2813-markdown","title":"Cannabis & Yoga: A Match Made in Heaven","slug":"cannabis-and-yoga-a-match-made-in-heaven","content":"At HelloMD, we often discuss the transformative power of cannabis and the healing aspects of combining cannabis with exercise. For professional or serious amateur athletes, cannabis is often used to intensify mental focus or to help aid sports recovery, due to its excellent anti-inflammatory properties.\n\nI’ve personally found that microdosing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) will soothe my painful muscles riddled with lactic acid and ease overall inflammation. Microdosing has been a great addition to my yoga practice; it allows for a deepening of my practice and freedom from stressful thoughts that accumulate throughout the day.\n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\n### The Healing Power of Cannabis & Yoga\n\n![Om Rising yoga & music festival](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-af889a65-8be7-48f6-aebf-163c8c51c813/original.png)\n[Register now and use code \"om_hellomd\" to save 10%](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-omrising-gathering-norcals-best-yoga-music-mindfulness-fest-tickets-45945706846).\n\nThe marriage of cannabis and yoga feels like a match made in heaven, as both have been incredibly healing forces in my own life. Since puberty, I experienced debilitating migraines, which traditional pharmaceuticals could not treat effectively. Over time, I found myself increasingly reliant on Vicodin, until a friend suggested I try medical marijuana. Within six months of starting a high CBD-low THC protocol, I had left my Vicodin behind and was preventing my migraines altogether. \n\nRELATED: [HOW ATHLETES GET A BOOST FROM THE ENDOCANNABINOID SYSTEM](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5a442705100a820006562f3d/how-athletes-get-a-boost-from-the-endocannabinoid-system)\n\nDuring these years, where my health often felt like a struggle, yoga was my constant companion. An equalizing force, both mentally and physically, yoga always made me feel like a reset button was within my reach. Whether it’s been a life-threatening illness of someone close to me, a stressful health condition or a really bad day at work, yoga has been, and still is, my go-to solution. Maintaining a consistent practice hasn’t always been easy, but has felt like my insurance policy for overall physical and mental wellness, especially under times of extreme stress. \n\nLiving in the San Francisco Bay Area, I’ve had the luxury of choice when it comes to top-notch yoga studios and teachers. Through the years, my favorite studio has always been Yoga Tree, a multi-studio retreat founded by Tim and Tara Dale, featuring some of the country’s best yoga teachers. (Pictured below is Peter Walters, one of Yoga Tree's illustrious teachers.)\n\n![Peter Walters, one of Yoga Tree's luminaries who will be at Om Rising](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-de2981c5-7732-468c-b1bd-a6ffbf2ca232/original.png)\n\nYoga at this particular studio goes beyond a standard Vinyasa practice, often incorporating live music and a focus on the deeper meaning behind yoga and its overall effect on body, mind and soul. So much so that I often refer to going to class at Yoga Tree as attending my “church.”\n\n### Om Rising: The Premier Playful Yoga Retreat\n\nWith that said, it was extremely exciting to hear that Tim Dale is launching [Om Rising](https://www.omrising.org/), a new, weekend-long NorCal yoga + music festival, nestled in the woods of Mendocino County—where yoga luminaries like Peter Walters, Mark Morford, Christy Brown and Sonya Genel, among others, will be leading various yoga sessions. Musical artists such as Jai Uttal and Suzanne Sterling will be performing throughout the weekend as well. \n\nWhen HelloMD was asked to participate at the event, in conjunction with the women’s cannabis networking group Ellementa, I was ecstatic because as stated above, I think that yoga and cannabis go together about as well as chocolate and peanut butter—really, really well. \n\nTim Dale, founder of OM Rising, says, “We’re thrilled to open up the dialogue, reduce the stigma and start the conversation around the health and wellness benefits of cannabis and CBD at Om Rising as just one of many unique offerings for the first year of our gathering.” \n\n![Om Rising will take place on the beautiful grounds of Camp Navarro.](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-22f99b01-6f67-436e-9f66-b2df3b34c812/original.png)\n_Om Rising will take place on the beautiful grounds of Camp Navarro._\n\n### The Ellementa Playground at OM Rising\n\nOm Rising will offer a cannabis 101 class (for ages 21 and over) in a large, grassy, outdoor amphitheater, as well as a microdosing class for therapeutic purposes by Ellementa leaders Laurie Light and Tali Eisenberg. In addition, festival attendees will be able to experience The Ellementa Playground, powered by HelloMD, which will be a “magical, interactive space where you can get in touch with your inner child,\" says [Ellementa CEO and co-founder Aliza Sherman](https://www.hellomd.com/people/5a035b540e36d90757847313/alizasherman).\n\nShe adds, \"Play is the key word for the free-form activities where you can play joyfully, chill out, get creative and connect with cannabis and CBD experts who can feed your curiosity.” Aliza and I will also be speaking during the weekend, sharing our experiences about the transformative nature of both yoga and cannabis. \n\nJoin us for [Om Rising](https://www.hellomd.com/events/5b7a0a12f983c60007971fa3/the-om-rising-experience), NorCal’s new yoga + music festival on Oct. 5–8, 2018. Get your yoga on in the stunning redwoods with the Bay Area’s most beloved teachers on over 200 acres in Mendocino, CA. \n\n**Use promo code “om_hellomd\" to save 10% on your ticket.**\n\n**Note:** This is B.Y.O.C. Cannabis won't be provided during this event. \n\nPhoto credit: [Matthew Kane](https://unsplash.com/@matthewkane) (main image)\n\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3605442176870748,"src":"/static/3c92aac63c1fe3f8a6d0acbef5ac371f/14b42/b94f1e41cda6c49342319876a8a14369.jpg","srcSet":"/static/3c92aac63c1fe3f8a6d0acbef5ac371f/f836f/b94f1e41cda6c49342319876a8a14369.jpg 200w,\n/static/3c92aac63c1fe3f8a6d0acbef5ac371f/2244e/b94f1e41cda6c49342319876a8a14369.jpg 400w,\n/static/3c92aac63c1fe3f8a6d0acbef5ac371f/14b42/b94f1e41cda6c49342319876a8a14369.jpg 800w,\n/static/3c92aac63c1fe3f8a6d0acbef5ac371f/47498/b94f1e41cda6c49342319876a8a14369.jpg 1200w,\n/static/3c92aac63c1fe3f8a6d0acbef5ac371f/0e329/b94f1e41cda6c49342319876a8a14369.jpg 1600w,\n/static/3c92aac63c1fe3f8a6d0acbef5ac371f/00216/b94f1e41cda6c49342319876a8a14369.jpg 3639w","srcWebp":"/static/3c92aac63c1fe3f8a6d0acbef5ac371f/58556/b94f1e41cda6c49342319876a8a14369.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/3c92aac63c1fe3f8a6d0acbef5ac371f/61e93/b94f1e41cda6c49342319876a8a14369.webp 200w,\n/static/3c92aac63c1fe3f8a6d0acbef5ac371f/1f5c5/b94f1e41cda6c49342319876a8a14369.webp 400w,\n/static/3c92aac63c1fe3f8a6d0acbef5ac371f/58556/b94f1e41cda6c49342319876a8a14369.webp 800w,\n/static/3c92aac63c1fe3f8a6d0acbef5ac371f/99238/b94f1e41cda6c49342319876a8a14369.webp 1200w,\n/static/3c92aac63c1fe3f8a6d0acbef5ac371f/7c22d/b94f1e41cda6c49342319876a8a14369.webp 1600w,\n/static/3c92aac63c1fe3f8a6d0acbef5ac371f/15cef/b94f1e41cda6c49342319876a8a14369.webp 3639w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2803-markdown","title":"Can Cannabis Help With Grief?","slug":"can-cannabis-help-with-grief","content":"If you’ve ever experienced grief—whether the death of a pet or a loved one, the end of a relationship or any other perceived loss—you know how devastating it can be to your brain, body and spirit. Grief is a wrecking ball that can demolish the foundations of your world and send you into a tailspin of anger, depression, insomnia, physical pain and illness.\n\nYou may have never thought of taking cannabis during any stage of the grieving process. But when you understand how marijuana—and specifically the various cannabinoids and terpenes in the plant—interacts with the human body and brain, it makes sense that it could be useful in easing some of the emotional—and even physical—pain brought on by or exacerbated by grief. \n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\n### How Cannabis Helped Ease My Debilitating Symptoms of Grief\n\nI lost both of my parents in the last few years. While I was witnessing my father’s rapid decline after a botched outpatient treatment for liver cancer, I was in shock and in the early stages of grief. The stress hormone cortisol rushed through my veins, sending me into a continuous flight or fight response, wreaking havoc on my mental state and even my immune system. \n\nAt the time, I had not yet learned what I now know about cannabis and cannabidiol (CBD), so they weren’t even on my radar. The grief I experienced was unlike any emotional trauma I’d ever endured, and it left me with post-traumatic stress. \n\nMy mother’s death was emotionally draining, but far less traumatic than my father’s. I was a year into my cannabis business ventures and much more familiar with the therapeutic benefits of cannabis and CBD. I consumed and vaped CBD as I cared for my mother in the last weeks of her life. CBD helped me calm my nerves and get much-needed sleep. \n\nI also gave my mother CBD in the form of infused honey and rubbed her feet with CBD-rich cream. I’d like to think that both brought her some comfort and calm. Personally, I felt more balanced and centered during a deeply stressful time.\n\n### One Story of How Marijuana Helps Process Emotions\n\nThe death of a loved one isn’t the only circumstance when we experience grief. Sally, a cannabis professional in California, experienced emotional anguish over an estrangement with her teenage son and a breast cancer diagnosis. At first, Sally used cannabis to numb herself and fall asleep.\n\nThen at one point, while waiting for a medical scan, she ate a cannabis-infused gummy and had a different experience.\n\n“While high, I was able to separate myself from my grief,” Sally explains. “I realized that, yes, terrible things had happened to me, but I was in the process of surviving them. Cannabis was allowing me to take a mental breath, and for a brief moment, see what was really going on.”\n\nRELATED: [HOW WOMEN CAN USE MARIJUANA AS A MOOD LIFTER](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5ade4bad049b4f000a64e8c5/how-women-can-use-marijuana-as-a-mood-lifter)\n\n### How Cannabinoids & Terpenes Can Address Grief Symptoms\n\nGrief is complex and different for every person, although some common effects of grief can include:\n\n* The release of stress hormones\n* High anxiety and panic attacks\n* A rollercoaster of extreme emotions\n* Compromised immune system\n* Physical inflammation and pain\n\nCannabis contains chemical compounds—namely cannabinoids and terpenes—that interact with our bodies and brains in specific ways. If you look closely at the therapeutic effects of certain cannabinoids and terpenes, you can begin to understand how and why cannabis can be beneficial in addressing the effects of grief. \n\nLooking at cannabinoids, CBD has been found to:\n\n* Reduce physical pain and inflammation\n* Ease anxiety\n* Relieve panic attacks\n* Promote sleep \n\n[The cannabinoid cannabinol (CBN) can act like a sedative](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5a00c7e5462abf14dd36415f/having-trouble-sleeping-try-non-psychoactive-cbn). During stressful times and when grieving, getting restful sleep can be one of the most powerful, healing things we can do. \n\n[Terpenes are oils](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5a99e9f4f24d1300077ccb6f/cannabis-terpenes-pack-a-therapeutic-punch) found in many plants and fruits. It’s the terpenes that give the plants their taste and smell. There may be several terpenes in cannabis that can help with grief symptoms:\n\n* [Linalool](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5ab482e6f24d1300077ccb99/know-your-cannabis-terpenes-linalool), also found in lavender, can provide anxiety relief with a sedating quality as well as immune system support. \n* [Limonene](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5a8e1261f24d1300077ccb5b/know-your-cannabis-terpenes-limonene) can relieve stress and elevate mood. \n* Both [humulene](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5afa6a58b869a60007965999/know-your-terpenes-humulene) and myrcene reduce inflammation. The former relieves pain and the latter promotes relaxation.\n\n### What Kinds of Cannabis Strains Should I Choose if I’m Grieving? \n\n“Cannabis is definitely helpful for the management of many emotions,” says Dr. Shivangi Amin, a registered cannabis physician for the state of Maryland. “I have seen it benefit people with grief, as it helps with easing anxiety and feelings of sadness. Sativas can help folks gain energy during the day and add some movement to their routine, allowing for them to process the grief. Indicas can allow people to deal with insomnia and pain often seen with grief as well.”\n\nSally gravitates toward indica strains like Mother's Milk or an indica hybrid like Tahoe OG. She personally stays away from any sativas or sativa-heavy hybrids, because they cause rumination, something she doesn’t want to experience while grieving.\n\nCannabis isn’t always a cure-all, and its effects can be very individual to each person. \n\n“Cannabis for grief? It doesn't make it go away, but, as with physical pain, it makes it manageable,” says Sally. “With cannabis, I am able to see some light through the darkness. It reminds me that the light is always there, even if we can't see it.”\n\nPhoto credit: [Sameel Hassen](https://www.pexels.com/@sameel-hassen-231243)\n                                                                                                                              \nIf you’re new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/56201c206430320006bb0000/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) post. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's easy, private and 100% online.  \n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3793103448275863,"src":"/static/6f0d02c7d317996cb8bdc3905a993755/14b42/26f1622fd21e76f52fa121f7186ffaf3.jpg","srcSet":"/static/6f0d02c7d317996cb8bdc3905a993755/f836f/26f1622fd21e76f52fa121f7186ffaf3.jpg 200w,\n/static/6f0d02c7d317996cb8bdc3905a993755/2244e/26f1622fd21e76f52fa121f7186ffaf3.jpg 400w,\n/static/6f0d02c7d317996cb8bdc3905a993755/14b42/26f1622fd21e76f52fa121f7186ffaf3.jpg 800w,\n/static/6f0d02c7d317996cb8bdc3905a993755/47498/26f1622fd21e76f52fa121f7186ffaf3.jpg 1200w,\n/static/6f0d02c7d317996cb8bdc3905a993755/0e329/26f1622fd21e76f52fa121f7186ffaf3.jpg 1600w,\n/static/6f0d02c7d317996cb8bdc3905a993755/db203/26f1622fd21e76f52fa121f7186ffaf3.jpg 3642w","srcWebp":"/static/6f0d02c7d317996cb8bdc3905a993755/58556/26f1622fd21e76f52fa121f7186ffaf3.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/6f0d02c7d317996cb8bdc3905a993755/61e93/26f1622fd21e76f52fa121f7186ffaf3.webp 200w,\n/static/6f0d02c7d317996cb8bdc3905a993755/1f5c5/26f1622fd21e76f52fa121f7186ffaf3.webp 400w,\n/static/6f0d02c7d317996cb8bdc3905a993755/58556/26f1622fd21e76f52fa121f7186ffaf3.webp 800w,\n/static/6f0d02c7d317996cb8bdc3905a993755/99238/26f1622fd21e76f52fa121f7186ffaf3.webp 1200w,\n/static/6f0d02c7d317996cb8bdc3905a993755/7c22d/26f1622fd21e76f52fa121f7186ffaf3.webp 1600w,\n/static/6f0d02c7d317996cb8bdc3905a993755/62b7a/26f1622fd21e76f52fa121f7186ffaf3.webp 3642w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2799-markdown","title":"Getting Schooled in Marijuana for a Career in Cannabis","slug":"getting-schooled-in-marijuana-for-a-career-in-cannabis","content":"Marijuana is going mainstream. And this means the cannabis industry is working hard to shed its old stoner image of people growing cannabis in their closets, not really knowing what they’re doing and hoping for the best.\n\nWith medical cannabis legal in 30 states, marijuana companies of all kinds are facing the same decisions that affect the success of any business. They’re looking for the most qualified employees for every position in the company. \n\nTo fill the growing demand for skilled workers, a long and growing list of educational institutions are [offering certificates and degree programs in cannabis-related fields](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/10/09/marijuana-degree-northern-michigan-university/745964001/). Now, attending a school or course focused on cannabis may be just the ticket to a well-paying new career.\n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\nThe cannabis industry includes a multitude of different kinds of businesses including growers, processors and cannabis consultants who advise customers for dispensaries and delivery services. Other businesses that may work with the cannabis industry like hiring firms, financial services, law firms, health care providers and others are also looking for training in cannabis. \n\nAll of these kinds of companies need staff who understand the particular needs of the cannabis industry. And this is especially important at a time when marijuana is still illegal on the federal level and in numerous states.\n\nTo build credibility and function on the same level as other similar businesses, cannabis entrepreneurs are looking for professional-level staff with certificates or degrees in fields either directly or indirectly related to cannabis cultivation, processing and many other aspects of managing a cannabis business.\n\nIn 2017, cannabis concerns across the country hired around 230,000 workers to fill a variety of positions. If you’d like to join them, here’s a look at ways to get the cannabis-related education you need to succeed.\n\n### Traditional College & Universities Offering Cannabis Courses\n\nSome colleges and universities offer either [degree or certificate programs with a focus on cannabis](https://www.forbes.com/sites/julieweed/2017/09/02/physicians-and-budtenders-taking-cannabis-classes-this-fall/#545797574429). \n\nThe first and best-known of these is at Northern Michigan University, which has a [complete undergraduate degree in medicinal plant chemistry](https://www.nmu.edu/chemistry/medicinal-plant-chemistry). The program is a rigorous course of study that includes courses in chemistry, biology and botany as well as cannabis entrepreneurship. Students who complete the program can also do post-graduate work focused on plant chemistry and biology.\n\nA number of accredited schools also offer marijuana-related courses in a variety of departments. The University of Washington School of Medicine offers a course for medical students on medical cannabis and chronic pain. The University of Denver has a law school course on representing a client in the marijuana industry. \n\nOther schools include cannabis studies in agriculture programs, such as the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, which has a series of courses on sustainable food farming. Colorado State University’s seed technology training also includes cannabis among many other plants and seeds. And Oregon State University has a Master Gardener curriculum that focuses on plant cultivation and propagation, including cannabis.\n\n### Cannabis-Focused Schools & Training Programs\n\nAlong with traditional college programs, students can also prepare for a career in cannabis through marijuana-specific schools and training programs. These institutions offer courses and certificates both online and in traditional classroom settings. \n\nCalifornia’s [Oaksterdam University](https://oaksterdamuniversity.com/) calls itself the nation’s first and most respected cannabis college. It has a long list of online and classroom courses on cannabis cultivation and entrepreneurship.\n\nMany of the professors and school administrators have been on the front lines of cannabis legalization and other marijuana issues for decades. And they’re well-versed in all aspects of the plant and in cannabis law. \n\nThen there are online-only schools like:\n\n* [The Cleveland School of Cannabis](https://csceducation.com/apply/)\n* [THC University](https://www.thcuniversity.org/) \n* [Cannabis Training University](https://cannabistraininguniversity.com/) \n\nThese schools offer certifications in a variety of cannabis-related fields for growers, dispensary and health care workers, and entrepreneurs. Students around the world can take these courses for use in a variety of cannabis-related positions.\n\n### Professional Organizations Are Getting in on Marijuana Education\n\nSome professional organizations offer cannabis-specific training courses, too:\n\n* [Cannabis nursing](https://nurse.org/articles/cannabis-nurse/) is a fast-growing subspecialty within the nursing field. The American Cannabis Nursing Association offers its own cannabis training program for nurses and nursing students who want to work with patients using medical cannabis.  \n\nRELATED: [HOW DOCTORS CAN USE CANNABIS FOR PATIENT CARE](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5aa89d50f24d1300077ccb89/how-doctors-can-use-cannabis-for-patient-care)\n\n* The National Cannabis Industry Association, whose mission is to elevate standards in the cannabis industry, also offers its members opportunities for seminars, workshops and conferences on a variety of cannabis-related issues. \n* Americans for Safe Access (ASA) also offers a Cannabis Care Certification for medical professionals and anyone who works with medical cannabis. ASA’s Cannabis Care Certification satisfies continuing medical education requirements for doctors, nurses and therapists, and also adds professional qualifications for dispensary workers and caregivers working with patients who use cannabis.\n\nFor many people, cannabis still carries the stigma of its illegal past. But today’s cannabis industry is working hard to change those perceptions. Hiring professionally trained workers with the skills and qualifications of other mainstream enterprises can help cannabis businesses of all kinds grow and prosper—and create new opportunities for students in all kinds of fields.\n\nPhoto credit: [Stefan Lorentz](https://www.pexels.com/@lorentzworks)\n\nIf you’re new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/56201c206430320006bb0000/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) post. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's easy, private and 100% online.  \n\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3888888888888888,"src":"/static/a761d955b3e534bd1f5be8278a4afc6e/14b42/4b75aeea93e3da79908a6919035bb296.jpg","srcSet":"/static/a761d955b3e534bd1f5be8278a4afc6e/f836f/4b75aeea93e3da79908a6919035bb296.jpg 200w,\n/static/a761d955b3e534bd1f5be8278a4afc6e/2244e/4b75aeea93e3da79908a6919035bb296.jpg 400w,\n/static/a761d955b3e534bd1f5be8278a4afc6e/14b42/4b75aeea93e3da79908a6919035bb296.jpg 800w,\n/static/a761d955b3e534bd1f5be8278a4afc6e/47498/4b75aeea93e3da79908a6919035bb296.jpg 1200w,\n/static/a761d955b3e534bd1f5be8278a4afc6e/0e329/4b75aeea93e3da79908a6919035bb296.jpg 1600w,\n/static/a761d955b3e534bd1f5be8278a4afc6e/5524b/4b75aeea93e3da79908a6919035bb296.jpg 3968w","srcWebp":"/static/a761d955b3e534bd1f5be8278a4afc6e/58556/4b75aeea93e3da79908a6919035bb296.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/a761d955b3e534bd1f5be8278a4afc6e/61e93/4b75aeea93e3da79908a6919035bb296.webp 200w,\n/static/a761d955b3e534bd1f5be8278a4afc6e/1f5c5/4b75aeea93e3da79908a6919035bb296.webp 400w,\n/static/a761d955b3e534bd1f5be8278a4afc6e/58556/4b75aeea93e3da79908a6919035bb296.webp 800w,\n/static/a761d955b3e534bd1f5be8278a4afc6e/99238/4b75aeea93e3da79908a6919035bb296.webp 1200w,\n/static/a761d955b3e534bd1f5be8278a4afc6e/7c22d/4b75aeea93e3da79908a6919035bb296.webp 1600w,\n/static/a761d955b3e534bd1f5be8278a4afc6e/8923f/4b75aeea93e3da79908a6919035bb296.webp 3968w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2797-markdown","title":"Hemp’s History as a Source of Food, Fiber & Now CBD","slug":"hemps-history-as-a-source-of-food-fiber-and-now-cbd","content":"Humans and hemp have a lengthy, intertwined history. Both hemp and marijuana come from the plant _Cannabis sativa_. The word marijuana usually refers to plants that were bred for a high tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content, and hemp is reserved for plants with less than 0.3% THC. Hemp has played a pivotal role in society by providing us with food, fiber and medicine.\n\nBut throughout the 1900s, hemp’s prevalence began to drop off: Cotton became king and anti-cannabis propaganda began to heat up, until marijuana and hemp were made illegal in the U.S. and other countries. \n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\nAfter years in the dark, we’re in the middle of a rebirth: People are rediscovering hemp’s myriad uses and its efficacy in helping children with seizures. And now, as Congress stands to [pass a bill that would legalize the crop](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5b463a528904b90007731acf/is-hemp-about-to-become-legal-in-the-us), we take a look at hemp’s history to understand how we got to now. \n\nRELATED: [WHAT IS HEMP CBD?](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/55f6ea9c65393944020d0000/what-is-hemp-cbd)\n\n### 8000 BCE: _Cannabis Sativa_ Is Domesticated\n\n![Hemp fiber](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-4e7ec8f8-ff5f-4e9c-9c57-bbc6c990aece/original.png)\n\nArcheological evidence suggests that hemp was present at the dawn of agriculture. _C. sativa_ was first domesticated in Central Asia, and some argue that it was likely one of the first plants to be domesticated by humans.\n\nThe book _Cannabis Evolution & Ethnobotany_ hypothesizes that fiber was one of the earliest reasons people cultivated _C. sativa_. Hemp fibers, which are used to spin yarn and weave cloth, must come from plants that are intentionally grown in close quarters. \n\nFrom this starting point in Central Asia, humans brought _C. sativa_ with them in their migrations across the globe, breeding and modifying the plant to suit their various needs—whether it was for food, fiber, medicinal or even psychoactive purposes. From this breeding, the differences between hemp and marijuana slowly begin to emerge. \n\n### 7000 BCE–476 CE: Hemp Was an Important Crop for Ancient Civilizations \n\nArcheologists have found evidence of _C. sativa_ in southern and eastern Asia, Europe, Egypt and the Arabian Peninsula. In the civilizations that cultivated it, hemp played an important economic, cultural and spiritual role. In many societies, the hemp harvest was an important part of the year and a time of both hard work and celebration. \n\n![paper making in the Himalayas](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-8305acbc-6165-4e68-ad3a-3469f3a56345/original.png)\n_Many cultures, including those in the Himalayas, have used hemp to make paper throughout history._\n\nIt was the Chinese who would use hemp to make an early form of paper. Other societies would also go on to make paper out of hemp, but they would do this much later on. The Chinese, along with the Romans and Egyptians, were also likely one of the first civilizations to take note of the plant’s therapeutic properties and mention them in their medical texts. \n\n### 500s–1400s: Hemp Spreads Throughout the World \n\nAfter the fall of the Western Roman Empire, hemp continued to influence ancient civilizations. Archeologists have uncovered the grave of French queen Arnegunde, who was buried with a hemp cloth in 570. And _C. sativa_ seeds were found in a Viking burial that dates back to 800.\n\nMeanwhile, in late medieval Germany and Italy, hemp was used in cooked dishes. It served as a filling for pies and tortes, and was even boiled in soup, according to _Regional Cuisines of Medieval Europe: A Book of Essays_.\n\n### 1500s–1700s: Hemp Goes West \n\nRopes and sails made from hemp were crucial to the Age of Exploration. Spaniards brought hemp to the Western Hemisphere in 1545, when they began to cultivate it in Chile. The plant was so important that the Spanish crown required much of its colonized farmers to meet hemp quotas.\n\nMeanwhile in Britain, hemp cultivation hit its peak to meet the English military’s seafaring needs. During the Tudor era, farmers in the English countryside were required to plant a certain percentage of their land with hemp. The same would be required of the colonists of Jamestown (pictured below) in 1619.\n\n![Jamestown colony](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-eb6a76fe-62f3-4311-9395-f4197b766401/original.png)\n\n### 1800s: Hemp Plays a Crucial Role in the U.S.’s Early Economy\n\nHemp would go on to play a major role in the early development of North America. As you may have heard, the Founding Fathers, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, grew hemp. And while the rumors that the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were written on hemp aren’t true, it’s possible that early drafts of these documents were written on hemp paper. \n\nHemp production was prevalent in the U.S. during this time, and the plant made up a significant portion of Kentucky’s pre-Civil War economy. Many hemp plantations were located in the South and border states, where slave labor was used to harvest the plant, due to the process’s labor-intensity. \n\nThe invention of the cotton gin (pictured below) in 1794 would slowly place hemp out of favor. The gin made cotton much easier to process, making it the preferred crop for fiber. \n\n![Cotton gin slowly displaces hemp](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-b0e1196d-0526-4771-afd2-060bcc33fcb0/original.png)\n\n### 1937: The Marihuana Tax Act Doesn’t Differentiate Hemp From Marijuana \n\nBy the 1930s in the U.S., new machinery made hemp processing easier. And yet, this decade would also spell out hemp’s decline: Companies like DuPont, who were interested in promoting their synthetic textiles, put out anti-hemp propaganda with the help of influential newspaper publications, like those run by the Hearst family. \n\nThis propaganda was further propelled by Henry Anslinger, commissioner of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics (which would later become the Drug Enforcement Administration, or DEA). By taking advantage of the public’s ignorance of both hemp and marijuana, Henry promoted many of the negative stereotypes surrounding cannabis that are still pervasive to this day. \n\nUltimately, these forces would result in the passing of the Marihuana Tax Act of 1937, which placed all _C. sativa_ plants under government control. The Act didn’t differentiate between psychoactive marijuana and hemp. It required all hemp farmers to register and obtain a license from the federal government.\n\nOther restrictions were passed regarding the production, sale and possession of cannabis in all its forms. Several other nations also established prohibition laws regarding _C. sativa_ during this time.\n\n### 1942: The U.S. Government Briefly Legalizes Hemp Production During WWII \n\nDuring World War II, industrial fibers that were often imported from overseas were in short supply, prompting the federal government to lift the Marihuana Tax Act of 1937. To encourage farmers to grow hemp, and likely to explain the lifting of a ban of a substance that they’d recently promoted as extremely dangerous, the U.S. government released a film titled Hemp for Victory (pictured below) in 1942. The film goes through the history of hemp and how it was used for rope and cloth.\n\n![Image of hemp being processed from Hemp for Victory film](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-f2132576-1f3e-4f5f-98f2-6ecad4693155/original.png)\n\nFamers with special permits were tasked with supplying the nation with hemp. Shortly after the war, the DEA initiated a series of anti-hemp programs, and the plant was once again criminalized.\n\n### 1963: CBD’s Structure Is Fully Established \n\nCBD was initially discovered in 1940, but the scientists at the time deemed it pharmacologically inactive. In 1963, Raphael Mechoulam fully detailed CBD’s molecular structure—one year before he famously decoded the structure of THC. It would be roughly 40 years before interest in CBD would lead to the breeding of high-CBD cannabis varieties. \n\n### 1970: The Controlled Substances Act Classifies Cannabis as a Schedule I Drug\n\nThe Controlled Substances Act listed cannabis as a Schedule I drug: a substance with high abuse potential, no medical use and severe safety concerns. Like the Marihuana Tax Act of 1937, it made no distinction between hemp and marijuana. This categorization of cannabis has had far-reaching effects, hampering scientific research and people’s access to the plant—effects that are still felt today.\n\n### 1970: Ernest Small Defines Hemp as Having Less Than 0.3% THC \n\nIn the 1970s, Canadian scientist Ernest Small published an obscure taxonomic report in which he drew the line between hemp and marijuana. Ernest decided that the distinguishing factor between the two was that hemp contained less than 0.3% THC.\n\nThis arbitrary figure would go on to be adopted into law and have a major impact on how hemp products are made today.\n\n### 1988: Scientists Discover the Endocannabinoid System\n\nScientists Allyn Howlett and William Devane located the CB1 receptor in the rat brain, hinting at the existence of the endocannabinoid system. In the early 1990s, other key components of this system were identified.\n\n### 2011: The Stanley Brothers Develop Charlotte’s Web\n\n![Charlotte's Web](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-0d0cfca3-958d-42bf-a8bd-3bc0383e5314/original.png)\n\nPossibly one of the most well-known high-CBD strains in existence, Charlotte’s Web was created by crossing a marijuana strain with an industrial hemp plant. The outcome was originally called Hippie’s Disappointment, due to its low-THC content. It would later be renamed Charlotte’s Web, after medical marijuana patient Charlotte Figi. \n\n### 2013: CNN’s “Weed” Popularizes CBD \n\nSanjay Gupta’s three-part documentary series “Weed” popularized medical marijuana and CBD for many Americans. The first documentary featured Charlotte Figi, a six-year-old with a severe form of epilepsy who found relief after taking CBD.\n\nAfter the airing of the documentary, interest in hemp- and marijuana-derived CBD products skyrocketed—a trend that still continues today.\n\nRELATED: [HOW HEMP CBD OIL CAN HELP KIDS WITH SEIZURES](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5b5b62b1a1805500087db9cd/how-hemp-cbd-oil-can-help-kids-with-seizures)\n\n### 2014: Farm Bill Signed Into Law by President Barack Obama\n\n![President Barack Obama signed the Farm Bill into law in 2014](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-56eab40e-b59a-476c-80bc-aee93d6da487/original.png)\n\nSection 7606 of the Farm Bill of 2014 was titled “Legitimacy of Hemp Research,” and made a distinction between industrial hemp and psychoactive marijuana. This law allowed states who’d legalized hemp to conduct research on the plant and allow pilot programs. Under this law, _C. sativa_ varieties containing more than 0.3% THC weren’t allowed. \n\n### 2017: World Health Organizations Supports CBD Use\n\nA World Health Organization (WHO) report found that CBD isn’t associated with abuse potential and on the contrary, has several medical applications. The WHO also noted that research confirms some of the molecule’s positive benefits.\n\n### 2018: The Hemp Farming Act of 2018\n\nOn April 12, 2018, Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky introduced a bill that would allow states and tribes to oversee hemp production. The bill would remove hemp from its Schedule 1 status and charge the U.S. Department of Agriculture with regulating the plant. \n\nWhile the bill still defines hemp as _C. sativa_ that’s less than 0.3% THC, it notably includes extracts in its definition and explicitly addresses the cannabinoids found in hemp (read: CBD)—all this adds more certainty to a currently grey legal climate. The bill is being fast-tracked through the Senate and is expected to pass.\n\nPhoto credits: [Lucy Downey](https://www.flickr.com/photos/eljay/) (main image); [Marco Verch](https://www.flickr.com/photos/30478819@N08/) (hemp fiber); [Caleb See](https://www.flickr.com/photos/scallopsee/) (paper making in the Himalayas); [Ray Bouknight](https://www.flickr.com/photos/raybouk/) (Jamestown); [John W. Schulze](https://www.flickr.com/photos/gruenemann/) (cotton gin); [Wikimedia]( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Hemp_for_Victory_1942.webm) (Hemp for Victory); [The U.S. Army]( https://www.flickr.com/photos/soldiersmediacenter/) (Barack Obama)","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3605442176870748,"src":"/static/654846e821ff684a7e3d89364b10d450/14b42/b2cb635a6805bb3e53772ff74a0bff04.jpg","srcSet":"/static/654846e821ff684a7e3d89364b10d450/f836f/b2cb635a6805bb3e53772ff74a0bff04.jpg 200w,\n/static/654846e821ff684a7e3d89364b10d450/2244e/b2cb635a6805bb3e53772ff74a0bff04.jpg 400w,\n/static/654846e821ff684a7e3d89364b10d450/14b42/b2cb635a6805bb3e53772ff74a0bff04.jpg 800w,\n/static/654846e821ff684a7e3d89364b10d450/47498/b2cb635a6805bb3e53772ff74a0bff04.jpg 1200w,\n/static/654846e821ff684a7e3d89364b10d450/e373b/b2cb635a6805bb3e53772ff74a0bff04.jpg 1282w","srcWebp":"/static/654846e821ff684a7e3d89364b10d450/58556/b2cb635a6805bb3e53772ff74a0bff04.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/654846e821ff684a7e3d89364b10d450/61e93/b2cb635a6805bb3e53772ff74a0bff04.webp 200w,\n/static/654846e821ff684a7e3d89364b10d450/1f5c5/b2cb635a6805bb3e53772ff74a0bff04.webp 400w,\n/static/654846e821ff684a7e3d89364b10d450/58556/b2cb635a6805bb3e53772ff74a0bff04.webp 800w,\n/static/654846e821ff684a7e3d89364b10d450/99238/b2cb635a6805bb3e53772ff74a0bff04.webp 1200w,\n/static/654846e821ff684a7e3d89364b10d450/8b598/b2cb635a6805bb3e53772ff74a0bff04.webp 1282w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2786-markdown","title":"4 Iced Tea & Cannabis Pairings to Savor Summer Weather","slug":"4-iced-tea-and-cannabis-pairings-to-savor-summer-weather","content":"Whether it’s ancient tearooms in China or the front porch of a home in the American South, tea is a welcomed beverage in cultures around the world. Lately it seems that iced teas are enjoying an uptick in popularity. Walk into any Starbucks, and you’ll find a wide array of fun, flavored tea options. Check the Instagram feed of any wellness blogger, and you’ll often find an iced matcha latte. \n\nTeas are delicious, soothing and can even provide some health benefits. Like cannabis, [teas are chock full of terpenes](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/56e359576d0ed000080000ba/what-are-terpenes-and-what-is-their-effect). Terpenes are oils produced naturally by many plants, fruits and herbs. They’re also responsible for the tastes and aroma of different cannabis strains and are what’s often added to everything from cleaning products to essential oils to give them their scents. \n\nThough most people tend to focus on the cannabinoids in marijuana, it’s thought that terpenes carry their own therapeutic properties and can even boost the effects of cannabinoids. So, by pairing the right tea with the right cannabis strain, you can find synergistic effects between several different terpenes. \n\nTake your next tea time to a whole new level with these four iced tea and cannabis pairings.\n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\n\n### 1. Pair an Iced Coconut Matcha & Chemdawg for a Productive Morning\n\nVirtually every health and wellness blogger has traded in their morning almond milk lattes for a frothy, green cup of matcha instead. And the switch makes sense. Matcha is a form of green tea that’s naturally caffeinated. But since it’s made with ground whole leaves, it has an even higher caffeine content than normal green tea does. For some, matcha provides the morning boost they need, but without the jittery feeling coffee can bring. \n\nFor a productive day, pair your iced coconut matcha tea with the cannabis strain [Chemdawg](https://www.hellomd.com/strains/5a7cc81ad520d60009f4f4a7/chemdawg). Chemdawg is an energizing strain that isn’t known for producing the anxious effects some sativas do; it’s a relationship very similar to the one between matcha and coffee.\n\nInstead, consumers report Chemdawg imparts a balanced and productive high. Try this combination:\n\n* in the morning before cleaning the house\n* de-cluttering the email inbox\n* when you have to tackle a household project \n\nRELATED: [CANNABIS TERPENES PACK A THERAPEUTIC PUNCH](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5a99e9f4f24d1300077ccb6f/cannabis-terpenes-pack-a-therapeutic-punch) \n\n### 2. Hibiscus Tea & Golden Pineapple Can Help Regulate Blood Pressure\n\nHibiscus tea is a super tasty option when you want something refreshing and light—a decaffeinated beverage. The floral flavor is bold and bright, the perfect pick for a mid-day boost. And this tea has some powerful properties beyond just flavor.\n\nA Tufts University study funded by the scientific arm of the U.S. Department of Agriculture looked at the blood pressure of 65 volunteers between the age of 30 and 70. The findings conclude that [participants who drank hibiscus tea had a 7.2 point drop in their systolic blood pressure](https://www.ars.usda.gov/news-events/news/research-news/2008/study-shows-consuming-hibiscus-tea-lowers-blood-pressure/), compared to the 1.3 point drop seen by participants who drank a placebo. \n\nKeep that blood pressure steady with a nice hybrid strain like Golden Pineapple. A cross between [Golden Goat](https://www.hellomd.com/strains/5ac2bf881bb06d000861414e/golden-goat) and Pineapple Kush, this is a fruity strain that will help you de-stress, but also keep you engaged and mildly energetic.\n\nGolden Pineapple is a great all-day strain, suitable for pretty much any time of day. Combining its pineapple flavor with hibiscus tea will transport you to a white sand beach, sure to help bring your blood pressure down even further. \n\n### 3. Make Ginger Peach White Tea & Super Lemon Haze Your New Pre-Workout Beverage\n\nWant to drink something energizing and refreshing before a summer workout? White tea is a great energy-boosting alternative if you want to switch it up from green tea, as the two have similar caffeine content. And while green tea is generally hailed as a weight loss secret, white tea actually has similar effects. \n\nIn one study conducted in test tubes, [white tea extract stimulated fat breakdown and prevented new fat cells from forming](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19409077). A different review of studies published by the _International Journal of Obesity_ concluded that [white tea may help boost metabolism by an extra 4–5%](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20142827), equal to burning an extra 70–100 calories per day. \n\nGet a real bang for your workout buck by pairing ginger peach white tea with a high-flying cannabis sativa strain like [Super Lemon Haze](https://www.hellomd.com/strains/5a7ce2f6d520d60009f4f4b4/super-lemon-haze). This strain is known for its high tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content and frosted buds that are very similar to hairy white tealeaves. A few puffs of this strain, and you’ll feel your energy levels rise, preparing you mentally for the good workout ahead. \n\nSuper Lemon Haze also contains [linalool, a terpene known for its relaxing effects](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5ab482e6f24d1300077ccb99/know-your-cannabis-terpenes-linalool). With this combination, you’ll feel energized to tackle your workout, but won’t feel jittery.\n\n### 4. Chamomile Vanilla Tea & Headband Make a Soothing Bedtime Combo\n\nTry this duo as you wind down for bed on a hot summer night. When thinking about tea that’s good for sleep, the most common variety that comes to mind is a steamy cup of hot chamomile. But chamomile is just as good, and just as relaxing, when enjoyed on ice. \n\nChamomile works as a sleepy-time tea thanks to a terpene called bisabolol, known for its relaxing properties. Beyond its ability to help melt away stress, [bisabolol also shows promise as an anti-inflammatory, antibiotic and analgesic](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/225389970_A_Review_of_the_Application_and_Pharmacological_Properties_of_a-Bisabolol_and_a-Bisabolol-Rich_Oils).\n\nTo enhance the effects of the bisabolol in chamomile, pair it with the cannabis strain [Headband](https://www.hellomd.com/strains/5a7ccfafd520d60009f4f4ac/headband), which is known to contain bisabolol, too. Headband, a hybrid cannabis strain, is an ideal strain to end the day with. It’s known for its relaxing and pain-relieving effects that will pair nicely with the chamomile tea. Plus, the hint of lemon in Headband’s flavor profile is a delicious, fresh counterpoint to chamomile’s earthy flavor notes.  \n\nPhoto credit: [Laurens van Riel](https://www.pexels.com/@laurens-van-riel-213155)\n\nIf you’re new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/56201c206430320006bb0000/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) post. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's easy, private and 100% online. \n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3793103448275863,"src":"/static/87ca9ca8c2b89b91439d3a59d6660a6d/14b42/9c972c4bd5c5677c23c0847861de0179.jpg","srcSet":"/static/87ca9ca8c2b89b91439d3a59d6660a6d/f836f/9c972c4bd5c5677c23c0847861de0179.jpg 200w,\n/static/87ca9ca8c2b89b91439d3a59d6660a6d/2244e/9c972c4bd5c5677c23c0847861de0179.jpg 400w,\n/static/87ca9ca8c2b89b91439d3a59d6660a6d/14b42/9c972c4bd5c5677c23c0847861de0179.jpg 800w,\n/static/87ca9ca8c2b89b91439d3a59d6660a6d/47498/9c972c4bd5c5677c23c0847861de0179.jpg 1200w,\n/static/87ca9ca8c2b89b91439d3a59d6660a6d/0e329/9c972c4bd5c5677c23c0847861de0179.jpg 1600w,\n/static/87ca9ca8c2b89b91439d3a59d6660a6d/db203/9c972c4bd5c5677c23c0847861de0179.jpg 3642w","srcWebp":"/static/87ca9ca8c2b89b91439d3a59d6660a6d/58556/9c972c4bd5c5677c23c0847861de0179.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/87ca9ca8c2b89b91439d3a59d6660a6d/61e93/9c972c4bd5c5677c23c0847861de0179.webp 200w,\n/static/87ca9ca8c2b89b91439d3a59d6660a6d/1f5c5/9c972c4bd5c5677c23c0847861de0179.webp 400w,\n/static/87ca9ca8c2b89b91439d3a59d6660a6d/58556/9c972c4bd5c5677c23c0847861de0179.webp 800w,\n/static/87ca9ca8c2b89b91439d3a59d6660a6d/99238/9c972c4bd5c5677c23c0847861de0179.webp 1200w,\n/static/87ca9ca8c2b89b91439d3a59d6660a6d/7c22d/9c972c4bd5c5677c23c0847861de0179.webp 1600w,\n/static/87ca9ca8c2b89b91439d3a59d6660a6d/62b7a/9c972c4bd5c5677c23c0847861de0179.webp 3642w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2777-markdown","title":"Staff Picks: 8 Albums to Listen to When You’re Too High ","slug":"staff-picks-8-albums-to-listen-to-when-youre-too-high","content":"Oops, you did it again: You had too much marijuana. Maybe you agreed to dab without fully understanding what you were getting yourself into, or perhaps you underestimated those tasty edibles your friend brought over. Whatever the reason, no judgment. We’ve all been there—and we’re here to help. \n\nIf you’re looking for a way to relax and avoid a negative downward spiral, why not put on some tunes? Studies have shown that music can positively affect our physiology. It can:\n\n* slow our heart rates\n* lower blood pressure\n* decrease the level of stress hormones in the body\n\nPlus, music can affect our mood—we don’t need science tell us that. We’ve all heard songs that have made us happy, sad, upbeat or relaxed.\n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\nFor these reasons, music can be a great way to soothe the stress, anxiety and paranoia that often accompany having too much tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).\n\nBut what should you listen to? Though this choice is often personal, we thought we’d provide a few suggestions to get you started. Here’s a diverse array of music albums from the HelloMD staff that can help you pass the time when you’ve had too much THC.\n\nRELATED: [5 FEEL-GOOD TV SHOWS FOR WHEN YOU’RE TOO HIGH](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5ab2b611f24d1300077ccb95/5-feel-good-tv-shows-for-when-youre-too-high)\n\n### 1. “Clandestino” by Manu Chao \n\n**[Gabriella B.](https://www.hellomd.com/people/59dd0bc6651b4841d3b7b6c1/gabriella/my-story), content manager:** “The album I picked out is ‘Clandestino’ by Manu Chao.  If I feel too high, I don't want anything too slow or calming. … It actually won't relax me or make me feel good. So, I like this album because it's mid-tempo. It's peppy, but not too fast or loud or crazy. All the songs go into each other, so there's actually no silence or stopping in between the music, which I think, when I need to calm down is really nice.\n\n“There are lots of different instruments and sounds that you won't hear on the radio here. I like that it's a little different, a good tempo and not too dragging. It's enough to distract me a little bit and make me want to move around, which I find helpful, like if I’ve consumed too much THC.”\n\n### 2. “The Very Best of the Eagles” by The Eagles \n\n![The Eagles](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-c7c131bb-5ca6-47a8-b247-b6a5e1e04bf1/original.png)\n**[Melissa N.](https://www.hellomd.com/people/5697f4f109d7dd000c000018/melissa/my-story), office manager:\n** “‘The Very Best of the Eagles,’ not ‘Their Greatest Hits.’ There's a song in it for every mood. It’s one of the albums that I've listened to the most in my life.\n\n“I grew up listening to classic rock because that's what my dad listened to, and The Eagles were one of the bands that we listened to a lot. It’s just really good, mellow music.”\n\n### 3. “Weightless” by Marconi Union\n\n**[Kevin P.](https://www.hellomd.com/people/59928c89324eaa1d3e2ce54e/charmingkodiak1/my-story), customer service specialist:\n** “Marconi Union, this U.K. group, worked with neuroscientists to create music that’s theoretically the most relaxing track possible.\n\n“It's mostly ambient sounds, but it's actually designed so the beats per minute mimic the human heartbeat. It slowly descends from 60 beats per minute to 50, so it actually relaxes you. And then the different sounds they use, and the way they layer them is engineered to relax you.\n\n“My girlfriend experiences anxiety, and so that's one of the things that we've almost always got on in the background at home. There are no words; there's nothing distracting. It's just really easy to listen to, and it's designed to bring you down.”\n\n### 4. “Legend” by Bob Marley and the Wailers \n\n![Bob Marley](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-04d84e33-8be9-419a-aa2a-e5a91967a0dc/original.png)\n**[Veronica B.](https://www.hellomd.com/people/583c9403925c1a000b5029bb/veronicab/my-story), customer service specialist:\n** “This album has all of Bob Marley’s best music, including ‘Is This Love,’ ‘Redemption Song,’ ‘Waiting in Vain’ and ‘Three Little Birds,’ which is probably what would calm me the most, if I were too stoned.\n\n“Three little birds tell him everything's going to be all right. If I'm too stoned, I need that kind of relaxing affirmation. There’s also a lot of good instrumentals and percussion—just very light and not too heavy. Plus, Bob Marley and the Wailers love cannabis, so that makes it extra special.”\n\n### 5. “Kush & Orange Juice” by Wiz Khalifa \n\n\n**[Nik S.](https://www.hellomd.com/people/5afb562618263800077e507a/nsavelli/my-story), customer service specialist:\n** “‘Kush & Orange Juice’ by Wiz Khalifa—it's a classic one by him. There are lots of long chords, lots of heavy baselines, lots of acoustic. It's really just a good album to listen to. Just the music alone is so appealing that you could listen to this without any words. You can just listen to the beats and get into it.”\n\n### 6. “The Best of Sam Cooke” by Sam Cooke\n\n![Sam Cooke](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-96a9392e-ccfe-408b-b335-84f6c85c6e38/original.png)\n**[Ryan G.](https://www.hellomd.com/people/5978f93daa0db4145a24da3f/ryang/my-story), customer service lead:\n** “‘The Best of Sam Cooke’—Sam Cooke is one of my favorite singers. His voice is very soothing, and there are some slow songs and some upbeat ones on this album. \n\n“Growing up, my parents were huge on Motown. Sam Cooke takes me back to my childhood. I think that's another thing why it's so comforting to me. I felt very safe growing up around my family and friends. Anything that reminds me of my childhood is usually very comforting.”\n\n### 7. “Coyote and the Crosser” by Mark Matos & Os Beaches\n\n\n**[Dmitry B.](https://www.hellomd.com/people/5a04a8c087088100077819a9/dmitry-bikkinin/my-story), marketing videographer/editor:\n** “‘Coyote and the Crosser’ by Mark Matos & Os Beaches—it was released in 2012. It's good San Francisco folk, psychedelic folk. The whole album is really sweet. It’s about friendship, and it gets you kind of carried away into this wonderful, better reality than what we're experiencing right now. \n\n“If you feel anxiety from the craziness of the world and then you accidentally get too high, this is definitely a good tool to bring things down a notch. Shower yourself with some positive San Francisco hippie folk tunes.”\n\n### 8. “Constant Struggle” by Mystic Roots\n\n\n**[Bart S.](https://www.hellomd.com/people/5817af1a97ed67000a00143c/BartSmart/my-story), customer service specialist:\n** “‘Constant Struggle’ by Mystic Roots. It's an album I listened to when I was in college, during that transition from living at home to being in college, which can be anxiety-filled. The music really calmed me down, and it was always positive. It’s pro cannabis. They sing about Marin and Chico, and I went to school in Sonoma state, so it kind of feels like home when I’m listening to it. \n\n“It’s very positive energy and soothing. And they do talk about world issues, like police abuse and our society's tendency to overuse pharmaceuticals. It's a pro medical cannabis song, and it's also catchy. It just brings me back to what I believe in.”\n\nPhoto credits: [Emily Marie](https://unsplash.com/@sahuaromedia) (main image); [Rachel Kramer](https://www.flickr.com/photos/rkramer62/15185652345/) (The Eagles); [RCA Victor Records via Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sam_Cooke_billboard.jpg) (Sam Cooke); [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bob-Marley-in-Concert_Zurich_05-30-80.jpg) (Bob Marley).\n\nIf you’re new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/56201c206430320006bb0000/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) post. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's easy, private and 100% online.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3605442176870748,"src":"/static/daed583974320984efaf293269e01c81/14b42/3ff5eaf9735fd361ca98d04c1fe3b059.jpg","srcSet":"/static/daed583974320984efaf293269e01c81/f836f/3ff5eaf9735fd361ca98d04c1fe3b059.jpg 200w,\n/static/daed583974320984efaf293269e01c81/2244e/3ff5eaf9735fd361ca98d04c1fe3b059.jpg 400w,\n/static/daed583974320984efaf293269e01c81/14b42/3ff5eaf9735fd361ca98d04c1fe3b059.jpg 800w,\n/static/daed583974320984efaf293269e01c81/47498/3ff5eaf9735fd361ca98d04c1fe3b059.jpg 1200w,\n/static/daed583974320984efaf293269e01c81/0e329/3ff5eaf9735fd361ca98d04c1fe3b059.jpg 1600w,\n/static/daed583974320984efaf293269e01c81/5e8ef/3ff5eaf9735fd361ca98d04c1fe3b059.jpg 3956w","srcWebp":"/static/daed583974320984efaf293269e01c81/58556/3ff5eaf9735fd361ca98d04c1fe3b059.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/daed583974320984efaf293269e01c81/61e93/3ff5eaf9735fd361ca98d04c1fe3b059.webp 200w,\n/static/daed583974320984efaf293269e01c81/1f5c5/3ff5eaf9735fd361ca98d04c1fe3b059.webp 400w,\n/static/daed583974320984efaf293269e01c81/58556/3ff5eaf9735fd361ca98d04c1fe3b059.webp 800w,\n/static/daed583974320984efaf293269e01c81/99238/3ff5eaf9735fd361ca98d04c1fe3b059.webp 1200w,\n/static/daed583974320984efaf293269e01c81/7c22d/3ff5eaf9735fd361ca98d04c1fe3b059.webp 1600w,\n/static/daed583974320984efaf293269e01c81/7c82c/3ff5eaf9735fd361ca98d04c1fe3b059.webp 3956w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2773-markdown","title":"5 Cannabis-Friendly, Late-Summer Getaways","slug":"5-cannabis-friendly-late-summer-getaways","content":"It’s hard to believe, but summer is already halfway over. While it makes us sad to start thinking about the end of the season, it’s time to start planning for one last summer trip. \n\nFor those who take cannabis as medicine, the thought of going on vacation or out for an event can be stressful. If you’re traveling out of state, it’s illegal to cross state lines with marijuana products. Plus, there can be serious consequences for trying to fly with it. Airspace—even between two states where adult-use cannabis is legal—is technically controlled by the federal government. It’s therefore against the law to fly out of state with cannabis. \n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\n\nBut thanks to the wave of adult-use and medical marijuana legalization that’s sweeping the nation, many options for vacationing and relaxing while also having access to the cannabis you need are popping up across the U.S. Here are our top picks for vacation destinations and outings where you can access the cannabis you need in the state you travel to without worry. \n\nRELATED: [CANNABIS-FRIENDLY HONEYMOON DESTINATIONS](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5ae8e792049b4f000a64e942/cannabis-friendly-honeymoon-destinations) \n\n### 1. Keep it Cool in Pro-Marijuana Palm Springs, CA\n\n![Desert Hot Springs Inn](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-10160bec-a045-4fe2-a797-580399663506/original.png)\n_Photo credit: [Desert Hot Springs Inn](https://deserthotspringsinn.com/)_\n\nPalm Springs is a stop on every jetsetter’s list. The desert town is full of boutique hotels, stylish restaurants and modern architecture. There’s something for everyone in Palm Springs whether you’re into outdoor adventures like hiking and rock climbing in the early morning hours before temperatures start to climb, or you like more of a chilled-out relaxing vacation vibe with shopping, museum visits and spa time.\n\nWhile Palm Springs attracts a ton of visitors, especially during festivals like Coachella, Stagecoach and Modernism Week, on a typical weekend the town is quiet and peaceful. \n\nPalm Springs bills itself as the first Southern California city to legalize medical marijuana production on a large scale, so it definitely doesn’t turn its back on canna-tourists. There are plenty of accommodating and friendly dispensaries to choose from once you get to Palm Springs, so you don’t have to worry about bringing your medicine with you. \n\nAs far as accommodations go, Palm Springs is full of hotels, condos and homes for rent. If you’re hoping for a cannabis-friendly place to stay, you’re in luck. [Desert Hot Springs Inn](http://deserthotspringsinn.com/cannabis-friendly/) is a modern hotel that’s 420-friendly and happy to host your dog as well.\n\nThe property allows cannabis consumption on its grounds, just as long as you don’t bother non-consumers. You can even order a cannabidiol (CBD) massage from the spa. Plus, there’s a pool, a dog park and everything else you need to relax. \n\n### 2. Spend a Weekend at a Cannabis-Friendly Ranch in Northern California\n\n![Eagle Creek Ranch](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-a1d2a18f-85a6-476c-b179-38d5f3a92beb/original.png)\n_Photo credit: [Eagle Creek Ranch](https://www.feelinggroovyateaglecreekranch.com/)_\n\nIf you’re looking for a restorative weekend in nature, Trinity Center, CA, is an incredibly beautiful place to do it. Trinity Center is close to the Oregon border and the scenery features mountains, dense redwood forests and unbelievably beautiful views. It also happens to be part of an area known for its high-quality, naturally grown, outdoor cannabis. \n\nThe best way to enjoy this part of California is to spend some time on a ranch—specifically, a cannabis-friendly ranch. If you’re looking for a cannabis-friendly experience in a beautifully crafted guest home, set in a serene 116-acre ranch surrounded by California’s largest national park, then [Eagle Creek Ranch](https://www.feelinggroovyateaglecreekranch.com/) has your name written all over it. \n\nEagle Creek Ranch allows marijuana smoking outdoors, but not in guest rooms. After a home-cooked breakfast and morning cannabis session, enjoy yoga, a horseback ride, a massage, fishing, hiking or relaxing by the pool. At 4:20 every day, there’s a 420 colored sheep walk and a 4:20 happy hour. Definitely a cannabis-friendly way to enjoy the beauty and quirkiness of Northern California.\n\n### 3. See Great Live Music & Build Community at Colorado’s Arise Festival\n\n![Arise Festival](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-f08bb5f3-05b8-45c1-a167-794af80f25fb/original.png)\n_Photo credit: [Arise Festival](http://arisefestival.com)_\n\nPeople of all ages love a good music festival. Popular summer festivals have grown to be about much more than just music. Now these events incorporate everything from art to exercise to meditation.   \n\nThe [Arise Festival](http://arisefestival.com/about-arise-music-festival/) takes place in Loveland, CO, every August. It’s a musically diverse festival set on more than 100 acres of stunning mountain valley where festivalgoers can camp for the entire weekend. Besides music, the Arise Festival incorporates yoga, camping, workshops, art galleries, a farmers market and environmental activism. \n\nThough it’s not explicitly a pro-cannabis event, the industry is represented at the festival with the inclusion of the [NoCo Hemp Village](http://arisefestival.com/about-arise-music-festival/noco-hemp-village/). This space is set aside for roughly 10–12 northern Colorado hemp companies to sell their products, which range from oils to textiles to foods to building materials. They also educate festivalgoers on the therapeutic, medicinal and environmentally friendly applications that hemp has to offer.\n\nAs it is, Colorado is very cannabis-friendly. And this event is known for its freedom to consume the now-legal plant.\n\nIf you plan to consume marijuana while at the festival, it’s important to know that much of Colorado is undergoing strict fire policies due to the state’s dry conditions. To avoid a run-in with Smokey Bear, it may be best to bring a vaporizer, edibles or tincture to the festival rather than a smokable form of marijuana.  \n\n### 4. Trade Out Vineyards for Gorgeous Greenyards in Maine\n\n![Maine Greenyards](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-18f1ddbc-8cda-4ca8-a8fb-8c1de9ae469f/original.png)\n_Photo credit: [Maine Greenyards](https://www.mainegreenyards.com/)_\n\nMaine’s saga of legalizing recreational marijuana is looking like it may come to an end soon. Though voters approved adult-use cannabis in 2016, the state’s conservative governor, Paul LePage, vetoed legalization.\n\nRecently, the state’s legislator overrode his veto in an effort to move legalization forward. While marijuana stores aren’t expected to open until 2019, currently small amounts of cannabis are legal to possess, share and grow. And like most legal states, public cannabis consumption and smoking laws can limit visitors from truly enjoying cannabis during their stay.\n\nLuckily, there are places like [Maine Greenyards](https://www.mainegreenyards.com/) where you can have a green getaway.\n\nLocated in Auburn, ME, this cannabis-centric take on a vineyard is truly one of a kind. The property hosts a private marijuana garden, which guests are encouraged to visit to see the cultivation process up close and personal. Guests can even trim their own buds during harvest season.\n\nEach guest, who must be over 21 years old, is gifted with homegrown cannabis flower from the garden that can they can enjoy anywhere on the property. Beyond marijuana, guests can enjoy fresh eggs from free-range chickens, quiet sunsets, and the indoor pool and hot tub that’s open 24/7.\n\nWhat once was an area of abandoned storefronts, Auburn and its neighboring town, Lewiston, have seen a ton of growth over the past few years. Now this area of Maine is a very quaint and relaxing place to visit. And what used to be one of the most polluted rivers in America, the Androscoggin River, was lovingly rehabilitated into a safe and beautiful recreational area in the heart of Auburn. \n\nAfter enjoying a continental breakfast and morning dose of cannabis, head to the Auburn River Walk to enjoy a stroll by the water. Then make your way to Lewiston’s Lisbon Street for local shopping, dining and drinking. \n\n### 5. Explore the 420-Friendly, Picturesque Pacific Northwest\n\n![The Winston House](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-b67debe6-d523-4068-8192-8205ba95576c/original.png)\n_Photo credit: [The Winston House](https://www.thewinstonhouse.com/)_\n\nSummer in the Pacific Northwest is one of the best-kept secrets in the country. Rainy and gray winters give way to fabulously sunny days, clear views of Mount Rainier and tons of gorgeous water. Plus, Washington was the very first state to legalize recreational cannabis, making it a great 420-friendly vacation destination. \n\nSeattle is home to a wonderful, cannabis-friendly bed and breakfast called [The Winston House](https://www.thewinstonhouse.com/). The host, Sebastian, is a long-time, medicinal cannabis enthusiast and actively encourages guests to consume freely in the home. For those who are canna-curious but may be too intimidated to go to a dispensary, Sebastian teaches a cannabis 101 course to help beginners get comfortable with the plant.\n\nIf you’re already a marijuana expert, he provides each room with all of the supplies you’ll need (a bong, pipe, lighter and more). The master suite comes equipped with a private, salt-water hot tub and porch, perfect for winding down on a Seattle summer night. \n\nLocated in the southeast corner of the city, The Winston House makes it easy to access all parts of Seattle. The house is just minutes away from gorgeous Lake Washington where you can swim, kayak or just watch the floatplanes and sailboats cruise by. \n\nA short drive away is the beautifully quaint Mercer Island and all of the Seattle classics like the Space Needle, Chihuly Garden and Glass, Pike Place Market and Olympic Sculpture Park. \n\nIf you want to venture further out into the Pacific Northwest, pack your vaporizer in a waterproof bag and hop a [clipper boat](https://www.clippervacations.com/seattle-san-juan-island-ferry/) to the San Juan Islands. Once there, you can rent a kayak and maybe even run into a pod of peaceful orca whales in their natural migratory habitat. \n\nOr if kayaking mere feet away from some of the largest mammals on the planet isn’t for you, you can eat your way through the beautiful fishing village. Stop by Friday Harbor House Restaurant for a gorgeous view of the water and fantastic dining experience. \n\nThanks to the growing legal cannabis industry throughout the country, finding vacation spots with lawful access to marijuana is becoming easier than ever. Whether you want to spend time in nature, have a cool vacation in the desert, enjoy great music or stay at a cannabis greenyard, there’s something for everyone. End your summer the right way: with the 420-friendly vacation you deserve.\n\nMain photo credit: [Raining Huang](https://unsplash.com/@iourain)\n\n\n\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3793103448275863,"src":"/static/c051d046d10fdec17c4d03806f791840/14b42/f05dbc3c528eb90e15b8c5604a218676.jpg","srcSet":"/static/c051d046d10fdec17c4d03806f791840/f836f/f05dbc3c528eb90e15b8c5604a218676.jpg 200w,\n/static/c051d046d10fdec17c4d03806f791840/2244e/f05dbc3c528eb90e15b8c5604a218676.jpg 400w,\n/static/c051d046d10fdec17c4d03806f791840/14b42/f05dbc3c528eb90e15b8c5604a218676.jpg 800w,\n/static/c051d046d10fdec17c4d03806f791840/47498/f05dbc3c528eb90e15b8c5604a218676.jpg 1200w,\n/static/c051d046d10fdec17c4d03806f791840/0e329/f05dbc3c528eb90e15b8c5604a218676.jpg 1600w,\n/static/c051d046d10fdec17c4d03806f791840/eb1b0/f05dbc3c528eb90e15b8c5604a218676.jpg 3057w","srcWebp":"/static/c051d046d10fdec17c4d03806f791840/58556/f05dbc3c528eb90e15b8c5604a218676.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/c051d046d10fdec17c4d03806f791840/61e93/f05dbc3c528eb90e15b8c5604a218676.webp 200w,\n/static/c051d046d10fdec17c4d03806f791840/1f5c5/f05dbc3c528eb90e15b8c5604a218676.webp 400w,\n/static/c051d046d10fdec17c4d03806f791840/58556/f05dbc3c528eb90e15b8c5604a218676.webp 800w,\n/static/c051d046d10fdec17c4d03806f791840/99238/f05dbc3c528eb90e15b8c5604a218676.webp 1200w,\n/static/c051d046d10fdec17c4d03806f791840/7c22d/f05dbc3c528eb90e15b8c5604a218676.webp 1600w,\n/static/c051d046d10fdec17c4d03806f791840/34b4f/f05dbc3c528eb90e15b8c5604a218676.webp 3057w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2745-markdown","title":"8 Fast Facts About the History of Cannabis in the U.S.","slug":"8-fast-facts-about-the-history-of-cannabis-in-the-us","content":"Marijuana in the U.S. has a rich and colorful history: From the plant’s beginnings on the continent as a staple colonial crop to its effective outlaw status in 1937, and now with its new resurgence, our relationship with the plant is everchanging. On Independence Day, we take a look at the United States’ relationship with marijuana—the good, the bad and everything in between. \n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\n### 1. Cannabis in the Form of Hemp Was an Important Part of Colonial Life\n\nLet’s start with some tidbits you may have picked up from your pro-marijuana uncle at Thanksgiving dinner: Hemp was a crucial part of the New World economy. So much so that Virginia passed a law in 1619 that required every farm in the colony grow hemp. The fibrous plant was used for the production of sails, clothing and rope.  \n\nMany of the founding fathers also grew the cash crop including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. Contrary to popular myth, the Constitution and Declaration of Independence weren’t written on hemp paper; they were written on parchment, or animal skins. Though, it’s possible that drafts of the documents were written on hemp paper, as it was popular at the time. \n\nRELATED: [WHAT IS HEMP & WHAT IS IT USED FOR](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/56dfbf5fab06d8000c000076/what-is-hemp-and-what-is-it-used-for)\n\n### 2. Cannabis Was Sold in Pharmacies Across the West in the late 1800s & early 1900s\n\nIn 1842, Irish physician William Brooke O’Shaughnessy returned from his travels in India and brought cannabis to Britain, renewing interest in the plant’s medicinal properties among Westerners. \n\nFrom the late 1800s to early 1900s, cannabis—often mixed with other drugs and in the form of tinctures—was a popular sight on pharmacy shelves across the U.S. Marijuana was used as a remedy for everything from pain and insomnia to muscle spasms and seizures. \n\n### 3. Smokable Cannabis Entered the U.S. via Mexico & the Caribbean \n\nIn the 1910s, Mexican refugees, fleeing violence from the Mexican Revolution, brought cannabis with them to the U.S., particularly to Texas. Cannabis had been brought to Latin America multiple times in the 1700s and was often smoked; its use there was already well-established. \n\nAround the same time, cannabis arrived in New Orleans and other coastal cities from the Caribbean. It was here that the plant began to take root in what would become jazz culture. Jazz musicians brought the plant with them to cities throughout the Midwest—including St. Louis, Kansas City and Chicago. \n\nThe popularity of cannabis among Latinos and African Americans birthed the stereotype of the plant as a “colored people’s drug,” a notion that Harry Anslinger, the first commissioner of the U.S. Treasury Department's Federal Bureau of Narcotics, would take advantage of in the years to come.  \n\nRELATED: [MARIJUANA’S STORIED HISTORY: FROM ANCIENT TIMES TO NOW](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5ad6746f049b4f000a64e890/marijuanas-storied-history-from-ancient-times-to-now)\n\n### 4. Alcohol Prohibition May Have Helped Popularize Cannabis \n\n![](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-12196254-3e36-42d0-88e1-4eb89638918a/original.png)\n\nIn 1920, the Volstead Act established alcohol prohibition in the U.S. Though there’s no direct evidence to point to, historian Barney Warf, who authored the paper [_High Points: An Historical Geography of Cannabis_](https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/j.1931-0846.2014.12038.x), theorizes that Prohibition may have contributed to the popularization of cannabis. \n\n“Tea pads” began appearing in Harlem and soon spread across the country; they were often associated with the black “hepster” jazz scene. These pads, which often resembled speakeasies, were places where folks could go to purchase and consume marijuana in a peaceful, comfortable atmosphere. By the 1930s, it’s estimated that there were about 500 tea pads in New York City. \n\n### 5. Henry Anslinger Sculpted Marijuana’s Negative Image & Sold It to the Masses\n\n![Henry Anslinger promotes a negative image of cannabis](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-1e2e3b11-30c6-424e-8523-9c9a443fe05b/original.png)\n\nYou can thank Henry Anslinger, commissioner of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics (which would later become the Drug Enforcement Administration, or DEA), for promoting a negative image of marijuana. \n\nIn his 32-year career, Henry frequently dismissed scientific evidence, which stated that cannabis use didn’t lead to violent behavior or the use of addictive drugs. He manipulated public opinion, causing many to believe that cannabis use:\n\n* Led to temporary insanity \n* Was addictive\n* Was a gateway drug\n\nHe also promoted the narrative that the plant was used by communities of color and linked this use to violence and crime. His efforts would ultimately culminate in the passage of the Marihuana Tax Act of 1937, which didn’t distinguish hemp from marijuana and placed all production of cannabis under government control. \n\n### 6. The U.S. Re-legalized Hemp During WWII—Then Promptly Criminalized It Again \n\n![Hemp for Victory film](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-185a1117-face-41ea-b0ab-46c140bb261d/original.png)\n\nDuring World War II, industrial fibers that were often imported from overseas were in short supply, prompting the federal government to lift the Marihuana Tax Act of 1937. To encourage farmers to grow hemp, and likely to explain the lifting of a ban of a substance that they’d recently promoted as extremely dangerous, the U.S. government released a film titled _Hemp for Victory_ in 1942. The film goes through the history of hemp and how it was used for rope and cloth.\n\nShortly after the war, the DEA initiated a series of anti-hemp programs, and the plant was once again criminalized. \n\n### 7. Beatniks & Hippies Popularized Cannabis Use in White America \n\nIn the 1960s, use of cannabis among America’s white middle class began to expand. This phenomenon is credited to the Beatniks, who made a drug often associated with poor communities of color seem more approachable. The hippie counterculture movement would popularize the plant further, though it did little to change cannabis’s illegal status.\n\nIn fact, as most cannabis consumers know, the worst was yet to come: In 1970, the Controlled Substances Act would classify cannabis as a Schedule I drug, a substance with high abuse potential, no medical use and severe safety concerns. This classification, in combination with mandatory drug sentencing laws, would disproportionately affect men of color. \n\n### 8. The AIDS Epidemic Brought Medical Marijuana to the Forefront of the Public’s Mind\n\nWhen the AIDS epidemic hit the U.S. in the 1980s, there was no medicine to combat the virus’s effects. Eventually, the FDA approved a drug called azidothymidine (AZT). While it was effective and manageable for some AIDS patients, for others its side effects only seemed to worsen the disease’s already debilitating symptoms, which included nausea, fatigue and cachexia.\n\nNaturally, people with AIDS gravitated towards marijuana for its ability to relieve nausea and stimulate appetite, in spite of its contraband status. And so began the fight to legalize marijuana for medical purposes. [This movement was led in part by activists Dennis Peron](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5b1832a9bf4c4d000a0e743d/how-lgbtq-activists-brought-medical-marijuana-to-the-masses) and Mary Jane Rathburn, whose work received much media attention. Dennis would go on to draft and pass Proposition 215, which legalized medical marijuana in California. \n\nTo date, there are 30 states plus Washington, D.C., where medical cannabis is legal and nine states plus Washington D.C., where adult-use cannabis is legal. Meanwhile, more than a dozen states allow very limited medical use of marijuana.\n\nPublic perception about the plant is changing: Major polls by Gallup and the Pew Research Center indicate that the majority (over 60%) of Americans support marijuana legalization. It’s taken decades for the cannabis community to undo the misinformation spread by Henry Anslinger and like-minded officials. With marijuana still illegal at the federal level, time will tell whether this work has been enough to bring the plant into a new light. \n\nPhoto credits: [Jurassic Blueberries](https://www.flickr.com/photos/jurassicblueberries/) (main image); [Orange County Archives](https://www.flickr.com/photos/ocarchives/) (alcohol prohibition); [Wikipedia](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/55/ReeferMadness_13.jpg) (Henry Anslinger); [Wikimedia](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/33/Hemp_for_Victory_1942.webm) (Hemp for Victory).\n\nIf you’re new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/56201c206430320006bb0000/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) post. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's easy, private and 100% online. 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