{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-tags-template-js","path":"/tag/drink/","result":{"data":{"allArticle":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Article_3804-markdown","title":"7 Different Ways to Consume Weed","slug":"7-different-ways-to-consume-weed","content":"For many people, the most enjoyable way to consume cannabis is to light up a joint – and in the not-so-distant past, it was often the only way. Although smoking is still a popular choice, today's medical and recreational consumers have [plethora of choice](https://hellomd.com/articles/understanding-medical-marijuanas-many-shapes-and-forms) when it comes to consumption methods.  Available options include tinctures, topicals, edibles, and vaping; there's a way to use cannabis for just about everyone.  \n\nIn this article, we explore the different ways to consume weed and some of the hottest new products to try.\n\n### Methods of Consumption - Other then Smoking\nSmoking may be the most familiar way to get the effects of cannabis, but it isn't an option for everyone.  Combustion – burning cannabis leaves and flowers – can produce toxins that harm the lungs and airways, and it can be a conspicuous way to consume.  \n\nToday's innovative new cannabis brands offer a menu of new options for getting the benefits of cannabis in discreet, [smoke-free ways](https://hellomd.com/articles/4-ways-to-consume-weed-without-smoking-it) – and the new crop of cannabis consumables provide the cannabis experience both medical and recreational consumers are looking for.\n\n### 1. Cannabis Concentrates\n\nCannabis concentrates are [potent formulations of cannabinoids and terpenes](https://hellomd.com/articles/understanding-cannabis-concentrates-and-how-to-use-them), distilled to eliminate all unnecessary parts of the cannabis plant. Concentrates can be found in liquid, semi-solid or solid form for consuming cannabis in various ways.  Solid or semi-solid concentrates are used for dabbing, a smokeless way to inhale potent cannabis vapor by heating a piece of concentrate on a \"nail\" until it's vaporized.  \n\nLiquid cannabis concentrates are also used in vaping and can be added to food, beverages, topical creams, lotions, and salves.   Concentrates contain high amounts of specific cannabinoids such as THC or CBD and combinations of terpenes like limonene or beta-caryophyllene.\n\n![Northwest Concentrates is a powerful cannabis extract](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_08_at_10_50_20_AM_cdab5e8c2e.png)\n\nNorthwest Concentrates Cherry Springer Wax\n \n[Cherry Springer Wax](https://shop.kushkirkland.com/kirkland/brand/Northwest_Concentrates/product/Cherry_Springer?id=0db3e43b-8d2c-4a09-bedb-7701c9c606e6)\nfrom Washington-based Northwest Concentrates is a soft, buttery hybrid concentrate for use in a vaporizer, a dab rig, or even added to a bowl for an enhanced smoking experience.  Cherry Springer blends relaxation and gentle euphoria for social gatherings or just taking it easy at home.\n\n\n### 2. Cannabis Flower aka 'Bud'\n\nFlower is the name for the flowering part of the cannabis plant, which contains the frosty trichomes full of prized compounds like THC and CBD, and terpenes such as limonene and pinene. Flower can be ground, crumbled, or sold whole for use. \n\n[Inhalables](https://hellomd.com/articles/inhaling-cannabis-a-guide-to-smoking-vaping-and-dabbing) are still a popular choice among cannabis consumers. Once you take cannabis smoke or vapor in through your lungs, it's able to enter directly into your bloodstream, leading to almost immediate effects that can last up to three hours. Cannabis's bioavailability, or the amount of cannabinoids available for the body to use, via the inhalable method is also high: around 56%.\n\n![PSH is a sativa-dominant hybrid developed from crossing PE and SSH.](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_08_at_10_51_34_AM_00f51ee4a6.png)\n\n\n20:1 PSH Cannabis Flower\n\n[20:1 PSH](https://www.verilife.com/ny/menu/verilife-albany-ny)\nVerilife's 20:1 PSH  is a whole flower sativa dominant hybrid with a scent of tropical fruits, from leading medical cannabis producer Matter. With a THC content of 18 percent, Verilife's PSH can be used for smoking, making concentrates, or cooking homemade edibles.\n\n### 3. Cannabis Vaping\n\nVaping is emerging as a popular way to inhale favorite cannabinoids without smoking. Vape cartridges containing cannabis concentrates are heated in battery powered [vape pens](https://hellomd.com/articles/picking-the-right-cannabis-vape-what-you-should-know) or vaporizers, releasing cannabis vapors with no need to burn cannabis flower itself.  \n\nAlthough vaping has risks of its own for lung health, it's considered a safer alternative than smoking, and it can be a more discreet and socially acceptable way to consume cannabis.  Cannabis vape cartridges come in a variety of formulations, flavors, and scents.\n\n![Durban live resin cartridge by Cresco is carries at Verilife](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_08_at_10_53_03_AM_c1a6a90ae6.png)\n\nDurban Live Resin Cartridge\n\n[Verilife's Durban Live Resin Cartridge](https://www.verilife.com/il/menu-arlington-heights-recreational) by Cresco is an energetic Sativa vape made from full spectrum fresh flower in a convenient cartridge. Durban is high in THC and rich in terpenes with an earthy pine flavor, and it delivers relief from physical symptoms as well as a boost in mood.\n\n### 4. Cannabis Tinctures\nTinctures are [highly concentrated formulations](https://hellomd.com/articles/cannabis-tinctures-from-glycerin-to-mct-oil-which-is-best) of cannabis compounds and terpenes and can be used in a variety of different cannabis products. Unlike concentrates, tinctures are often made with alcohol, which is used to extract the desired cannabis compounds from whole plant matter. \n\nTinctures are often taken under the tongue and quickly absorbed into the mucous membranes and bloodstream.  This is a popular alternative to smoking and vaping, and cannabis tinctures come in a variety of formulations for both medical and recreational purposes. They can also be added to foods, beverages, and all kinds of topical preparations.\n\n![Verilife's Shine tincture](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_08_at_10_56_26_AM_84025715a7.png)\n\nShine 1:1 Cannabis Tincture\n\n[Shine 1:1](https://www.verilife.com/pa/menu/verilife-chester-pa)\nVerilife's terpene-rich Shine tincture by Ilera is a sativa-based 1:1 tincture that contains equal percentages of CBD and THC. \nShine also contains significant amounts of key cannabis terpenes limonene, linalool, myrcene and pinene, and can be taken sublingually or added to food and beverages.\n\n### 5. Cannabis Topicals\nThe skin is rich in endocannabinoid receptors – cells that can respond to natural cannabinoids produced by the body and the many compounds in the cannabis plant. Due to this, cannabis concentrates and tinctures are added to a wide range of topical products such as creams, lotions, salves, and oils. \nIn most cases, topicals are designed to enhance well-being and support the immune system rather than cause a user to be high, so most cannabis topicals are high in CBD, a cannabinoid with healing and balancing properties.\n\n![The Amend balm is a soothing cannabis topical](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_08_at_10_58_27_AM_b12176372b.png)\n\nAmend Cannabis 1:1 Balm\n\n[Amend Cannabis 1:1 Balm](https://mhwdispensaries.com/order-online/washington/?dtche%5Bproduct%5D=topical-1-1-balm) from Missouri's MHW Dispensaries is a soothing balm that contains 50mg THC and 50 mg CBD for maximum healing and pain relief. \nThis cannabis balm contains cannabis concentrate combined with lavender and lemongrass in a fragrant beeswax base.\n\n### 6. Cannabis Edibles\n\nCannabis-infused cookies and brownies have been a staple of the cannabis scene for years. Now, the appetite for [cannabis edibles](https://hellomd.com/articles/what-to-know-about-edibles-infused-with-cannabis) is soaring, thanks to a profusion of new recipes and products containing cannabis compounds tailored to every taste.\n\nCannabis consumers can choose from a dizzying assortment of THC and CBD-rich edibles such as boutique chocolates, nutritional bars, and gummy treats in various fruity flavors. Commercially produced cannabis edibles come with detailed information on the cannabis content and percentage of THC, so consumers can make safe choices, especially if they're new to edibles.  \n\n![Wana Colorado Sunrise Gummies are fast acting and high in THC](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_08_at_11_00_00_AM_faaadabdfc.png)\n\nWana Colorado Sunrise Sativa Gummies\n\n[Colorado Sunrise Sativa Gummies](https://www.wanabrands.com/product/colorado-sunrisesativa-rec/) from Wana is a terpene enhanced citrus-flavored gummy for recreational use that delivers 10 mg of THC per gummy, or 100 mg THC for the entire package.  Colorado Sunrise is all-natural, vegan, and enhanced with a blend of more than 30 terpenes and quickly delivers a relaxing, cerebral \"high.\"\n\n### 7. Cannabis Beverages\nAlong with edibles, [cannabis-infused beverages](https://hellomd.com/articles/can-weed-infused-drinks-replace-your-alcohol) are gaining in popularity since they offer a safe, tasty and discreet way to consume various combinations of cannabis compounds and terpenes.  \n\nRecipes abound online for cannabis-infused hot chocolate, lemonade, and mocktails to commercial products such as cannabis water, kombucha tea, sodas, and even faux 'wine.'  Cannabis beverages come in various strengths and strains, and the cannabinoids they contain are displayed on bottles and cartons to help buyers make the best choices.  \n\n![Cann's Ginger Lemongrass Social Tonic](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_08_at_11_01_54_AM_4d1d5ca28b.png)\n\nCann's Ginger Lemongrass Social Tonic\n\n[Cann's Ginger Lemongrass Social Tonic](https://www.drinkcann.com/)  is a limited-edition cannabis-infused soda that comes in a four-pack of either regular or \"hi-boy\" tall cans. Regular cans contain 2 mg THC per can, while a hi-boy contains 5 mg THC.  Along with high-quality cannabis extract, Cann's Ginger Lemongrass Tonic contains carbonated water, agave, and lime juice for a bright, uplifting experience.\n\nAs cannabis laws loosen around the US and the world, new ways to consume the plant give new and seasoned users plenty of options for getting its benefits. From THC-rich flower for a satisfying smoke to a CBD-infused cream to ease your pain, there's a way to consume cannabis that's right for everyone.\n\nIf you are new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) post. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's 100% online, private and efficient.  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New weed-infused drinks provide a healthy alternative to alcohol, and they can stimulate different effects, whether that be to energize, calm, or act as a social lubricant. And, let's face it, drinking a cannabis beverage is more socially acceptable than lighting up a pipe, or even drawing from a vape.\n\n### The Cannabis Drinks Market is Exploding\n\nThe market for weed-infused beers, tonics, teas, aperitifs, sparkling waters, and other beverages is growing. New startups are sprouting like weeds (pun intended) and major investments from beverage makers in California, Colorado, Canada, and other markets where cannabis is legal. \n\nWhile sales of weed beverages are still small compared to the edibles market, some experts expect them to spike dramatically, perhaps even rising [higher than $1 billion by 2025](https://lbbusinessjournal.com/drinkable-high-are-thc-infused-beverages-the-next-trend-in-legal-cannabis).  \n\n![shutterstock_1868806051-min (1).jpg](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/shutterstock_1868806051_min_1_3ad7a57a8d.jpg)\n\nWeed drinks are a good substitute for alcohol, and better for you than smoking cannabis. Drinking an infused beverage may also appeal to consumers of other cannabis products. Drinking your marijuana allows it to enter the system and provide effects faster than most edibles. \n\nMarijuana drinks seem to appeal to both the \n“There’s something about unwinding and relaxing with tea at the end of the night, and now my tea can be more functional because it does have CBD and THC in it as well,” says Jessica Lukas, senior vice president of commercial development at BDS Analytics, a cannabis-market insights firm, in a [Rolling Stone interview](https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/cannabis-marijuana-weed-drinks-beverages-420-986786/). \n\n### The Challenges in Creating Tasty Weed Drinks\n\nIn catering to the growing cannabis-infused drink market, manufacturers face a double challenge. Some people don’t like the taste of weed in what they drink. But the greater obstacle to overcome is the fact that cannabis and alcohol can’t be mixed. [There are some studies](https://hellomd.com/articles/are-marijuana-infused-alcoholic-drinks-a-good-idea) suggesting that alcohol combined with weed could increase the levels of THC levels in the blood.\n\nThat means that cannabis needs to be mixed with water, and typical compounds such as THC and CBD are not easily water-soluble. Without proper treatment, drinks can have unappealing chunky bits of weed floating around.\n\nHowever, technology has come to the rescue. Many cannabis beverage makers use a process called “nano-emulsification,” which breaks down cannabis oil into microscopic particles and then mixes them  with an emulsifier, a substance that enables oil to dissolve in water. \n\nSo in making a beer-type product, a brewer would first have to remove the alcohol, introduce cannabis compounds in a nano-emulsion, and then perhaps add terpenes for flavor (and also compensate for the body lost when the beer was made non-alcoholic). \n\n### Our Picks for the Top 5 Weed Drinks\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-07 at 8.28.18 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_07_at_8_28_18_PM_0d64f22957.png)\n\n### 1. Cann\nCann bills itself as a social tonic microdosed with cannabis that provides you a “light and uplifted buzz” but gives you no hangover and has fewer empty calories than alcohol. Cann tonics contain  just five natural ingredients — carbonated water, agave, juice, essential oils, and Californian cannabis extract. \n\nAvailable now across California, and in other states such as Nevada, Illinois, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, [Cann](https://drinkcann.com/) offers a choice of different THC and CBD ratios, and a light social buzz that happens in a speedy 10 to 15 minutes. They also come in interesting flavors, such as Sava Lime Basil, Yuzu Elderflower Reserve and Blood Orange Cardamom.\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-07 at 8.29.29 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_07_at_8_29_29_PM_0a812d0212.png)\n\n### 2. Aurora Elixirs\nEnjoy a line of sparkling beverages made with sustainably grown hemp and hops from the Pacific Northwest. [Aurora](https://auroraelixirs.com/) is made in small batches with a proprietary blend of whole plant extracts to deliver a “layered experience that restores and rejuvenates the mind and body.”\n\nThis is a female-founded business that came to be with the legalization of recreational weed in  Oregon. Apparently founder Victoria Pustynsky was inspired by the the Goddess of the Dawn and the Northern Lights — “both the visually stimulating natural phenomenon in the northern hemisphere and the first strain of highest quality marijuana introduced to our founder in her youth growing up in Brooklyn.”\n\nFlavors such as Blackcurrant Spruce and Cayenne Citron are available for delivery where allowed and through retail partners in Oregon, New York and California.\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-07 at 8.31.17 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_07_at_8_31_17_PM_cf4fd4a462.png)\n\n### 3. S*Shots\nRight off the top, [S*Shots asks](https://s-shots.com/), “Thirsty for THC?” If you are they deliver, with “100mg of glorious THC expertly blended with sweet and tangy fruit juice for a flavor-explosive, full-body high.”\n\nEach eight-ounce bottle contains 10 servings, with flavors that include Tropical Thunder, Watermelon Punch, Lemon Crush and Berry Blast. The site also has suggestions for non-alcoholic cocktails and ways to serve the potent beverage, such as Ginger Berry Blast-off, S*Shotty Banger and Transgender Pride Flag.\n\nS*Shots is available by delivery and through different California dispensaries. \n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-07 at 8.33.00 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_07_at_8_33_00_PM_e822d69f0b.png)\n\n### 4. Miraflora Sparkling Waters\nThese CBD-infused sparkling waters are lightly flavored and sweetened with stevia. At the company’s 160-acre USDA Organic Certified farm in Boulder County, family owned for more than 100 years, organic hemp is fed “pure snowmelt from Rocky Mountain National Park and all-natural, organic Alpaca Gold fertilizer from our alpaca herd (Merlin, Jackson Hole, and gang).”\n\nThe [Miraflora](https://miraflora.co/) +Relax Yuzu Chamomile is a healthy way to unwind, infused with stress-busting full-spectrum hemp extract, ashwagandha root, L-theanine, and chamomile tea. Their +Balance drinks are designed for daytime use and come in Tuscan Blood Orange and Peach Ginger flavors.\n\nMiraflores delivers where allowed in the United States.\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-07 at 8.33.59 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_07_at_8_33_59_PM_69bb5b3d95.png)\n\n### 5. Viv & Oak\nBlending non-alcoholic California wine with premium cannabis, [Viv & Oak](https://vivandoak.com/) invites you to enjoy a new type of social experience. The wines are designed to maintain the best flavors, tannins, and aromas, and only three grams of sugar and 24 calories per glass. You’ll feel their effects in 10 to 20 minutes.\n\nAlana Burstein founded the California company because she was “frustrated with the sugary taste of non-alcoholic wines on the market, the unpredictability of edibles, the negative effects of alcohol, and her personal journey with alcohol.”\n\nHer rose and zinfandel wines are available through various California dispensaries.\n\n### Get What You Need From HelloMD\n\nIf you want to know more about cannabis medical and lifestyle issues, HelloMD is your go-to resource with thousands of pages of quality information. We also offer advice from leading cannabis medical practitioners.\n\nIf you are interested in getting medical marijuana for an approved health condition, we may be able to help you, depending on where you live. We offer online telehealth appointments with knowledgeable, licensed practitioners who treat the whole person, not just the symptoms. We make it fast and easy to get your [medical marijuana card](https://hellomd.com/get-started/","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.5037593984962405,"src":"/static/fe77bb07de1e577e141dfcafdd655085/14b42/d88ddc0ec5541b5bcad31ddc4ce3a5fb.jpg","srcSet":"/static/fe77bb07de1e577e141dfcafdd655085/f836f/d88ddc0ec5541b5bcad31ddc4ce3a5fb.jpg 200w,\n/static/fe77bb07de1e577e141dfcafdd655085/2244e/d88ddc0ec5541b5bcad31ddc4ce3a5fb.jpg 400w,\n/static/fe77bb07de1e577e141dfcafdd655085/14b42/d88ddc0ec5541b5bcad31ddc4ce3a5fb.jpg 800w,\n/static/fe77bb07de1e577e141dfcafdd655085/47498/d88ddc0ec5541b5bcad31ddc4ce3a5fb.jpg 1200w,\n/static/fe77bb07de1e577e141dfcafdd655085/0e329/d88ddc0ec5541b5bcad31ddc4ce3a5fb.jpg 1600w,\n/static/fe77bb07de1e577e141dfcafdd655085/c128d/d88ddc0ec5541b5bcad31ddc4ce3a5fb.jpg 5760w","srcWebp":"/static/fe77bb07de1e577e141dfcafdd655085/58556/d88ddc0ec5541b5bcad31ddc4ce3a5fb.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/fe77bb07de1e577e141dfcafdd655085/61e93/d88ddc0ec5541b5bcad31ddc4ce3a5fb.webp 200w,\n/static/fe77bb07de1e577e141dfcafdd655085/1f5c5/d88ddc0ec5541b5bcad31ddc4ce3a5fb.webp 400w,\n/static/fe77bb07de1e577e141dfcafdd655085/58556/d88ddc0ec5541b5bcad31ddc4ce3a5fb.webp 800w,\n/static/fe77bb07de1e577e141dfcafdd655085/99238/d88ddc0ec5541b5bcad31ddc4ce3a5fb.webp 1200w,\n/static/fe77bb07de1e577e141dfcafdd655085/7c22d/d88ddc0ec5541b5bcad31ddc4ce3a5fb.webp 1600w,\n/static/fe77bb07de1e577e141dfcafdd655085/ec000/d88ddc0ec5541b5bcad31ddc4ce3a5fb.webp 5760w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_3754-markdown","title":"Can Weed-Infused Drinks Replace Your Alcohol?","slug":"can-weed-infused-drinks-replace-your-alcohol","content":"\"Let's have a drink!\" is something we hear all the time. We go for drinks with friends, have a drink to celebrate, have drinks after work, and of course, we serve drinks at a party. In society, we drink for a lot of different reasons, and for the most part, it is culturally acceptable to consume alcohol with friends and family.\n\nBut is alcohol good for us? If we look at the science and the data, regular consumption of alcohol has a lot of unintended [negative health consequences](https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/fact-sheets/alcohol-use.htm), from alcohol dependence to a higher risk of different cancers, higher rates of depression, and even a weakened immune system.\n\nIf you consume alcohol regularly, maybe it's time to consider pivoting to something else. That could mean abstaining altogether (chocolate is a great substitute!) or approaching alcohol more consciously and in moderation. Or, it could be time to consider an alternative, such as [cannabis-infused beverages](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/top-5-best-weed-infused-drinks). If consumed properly, marijuana can provide similar benefits we experience from alcohol but with fewer health problems. Also, who doesn't want to avoid the next day's alcohol hangover?!\n\n![Hello2-min (32).png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Hello2_min_32_4a3bead3e3.png)\n\n### How Much is Too Much Alcohol\n\nIf you are a moderate drinker, you may be able to drink alcohol without noticing any negative effects. Experts debate if there are health benefits to drinking; some possible ones include:\n\n- Reducing the risk of developing heart disease\n- Possibly reduces the risk of ischemic stroke \n- Possibly reduces the risk of diabetes\n\nThe [Mayo Clinic](https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/alcohol/art-20044551) indicates that health benefits are more likely received if you have a healthy diet and are physically active. \n\nModerate drinking is considered to be one to two drinks a day for *men* and one per day or less for *women*. Examples of one drink include:\n\n- Beer: 12 fluid ounces (355 milliliters)\n- Wine: 5 fluid ounces (148 milliliters)\n- Distilled spirits (80 proof): 1.5 fluid ounces (44 milliliters)\n\nBut even a moderate drinker has an increased risk of some cancers, including breast and esophageal cancer. \n\nHeavy or high-risk drinking is defined as more than three drinks on any day or more than seven drinks a week for women and for men older than age 65, and more than four drinks on any day or more than 14 drinks a week for men aged 65 and younger.\n\nSome of the health risks of excessive drinking and binge drinking include:\n\n- Certain cancers\n- Pancreatitis\n- Sudden death if you already have cardiovascular disease\n- Heart muscle damage leading to heart failure\n- Stroke\n- High blood pressure\n- Liver disease\n- Suicide\n- Accidental serious injury or death\n- Brain damage and other problems in an unborn child\n- Alcohol withdrawal syndrome\n- Depression and anxiety\n- Sleep disturbances such as insomnia\n- Addiction or alcohol dependence\n\n![Hello4-min (25).png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Hello4_min_25_3e78cc9de3.png)\n\n### Do You Have an Alcohol Problem?\n\nIf you're asking if you have a drinking problem, chances are you do. Some of the [warning signs of alcohol abuse](https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/understanding-alcohol-abuse-symptoms) include:\n\n- Drinking more than you plan to\n- Couldn't cut back or stop despite trying\n- Spend a lot of time drinking, being sick, or hungover\n- Want alcohol so badly you can't think of anything else\n- Have problems with work, school, or family because of your drinking habit \n- Continuing to drink even though it is causing problems for you or your relationships \n- Cut back on other activities important to you in order to drink\n- Keep drinking even though it made you depressed or anxious, hurt your health, or led to a memory blackout\n- Drink more and more to get the same effect \n- Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when the buzz wears off, such as trouble sleeping, shakiness, restlessness, nausea, sweating, a racing heart, a seizure, or seeing, hearing, or feeling things that aren't there.\n\nThe [National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAA)](https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/) offers a number of [resources for getting assessments and help with your drinking problem](https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/brochures-and-fact-sheets/treatment-alcohol-problems-finding-and-getting-help). These can include traditional self-help groups such as [Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)](https://www.aa.org/) or Secular AA; different types of treatments and medications; different kinds of health professionals available to work with you; and much more.\n\n![Hello5-min (20).png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Hello5_min_20_f32320fe18.png)\n\n### Replacing a Drinking Habit with Another...\n\nIf your drinking problem isn't severe, then replacing your nightly cocktail with another habit, one with less physical damage, maybe an easy switch up. If your drinking habit is deeply ingrained, or you find difficulty breaking your habit, we suggest a really good read!\n\nTo find a pathway to real change, it's worth consulting a book by Charles Duhigg, [The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business](https://www.amazon.com/Power-Habit-What-Life-Business/dp/1400069289/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1633013539&sr=8-1). \n\nThe key to exercising regularly, losing weight, raising great children, becoming more productive, building revolutionary companies and social movements, and achieving success, and stopping or moderating drinking is to understand how habits work. This book clearly demonstrates how change is possible, even with ingrained habits - such as drinking too much.\n\n![Hello6-min (14).png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Hello6_min_14_b1261ca3dd.png)\n\n### Replacing Alcohol With Marijuana\n\nThere's evidence to suggest that it's [safer to consume weed](https://hellomd.com/articles/marijuana-is-safer-than-alcohol-and-tobacco-study-finds) than alcohol or tobacco. Studies have shown that alcohol can be about 114 times more deadly than marijuana. That's a bit of a whopper!\n\nTimes are changing as people become more aware of the dangers of alcohol and the benefits of marijuana. As the rise of weed legalization continues across the United States (especially under the pressure of the COVID-19 pandemic), we see an increasing number of young people who embracing marijuana in lieu of drinking.\n\nThe [\"Monitoring the Future\" report](https://www.addictioncenter.com/news/2021/09/college-students-marijuana-more-alcohol-less/), sponsored by The [National Institute On Drug Abuse at the National Institutes of Health](https://nida.nih.gov/), reveals changes in the patterns of substance use in the college student population. \n\nStatistics show that 44% of college students indicated they had used marijuana in the previous year, while 56% reported drinking. This represents a substantial shift. In 2015, only 38% of college students said they used marijuana, while 62% of the same population admitted to drinking alcohol in 2019.\n\n[Another study, by Harris Poll,](https://www.forbes.com/sites/ajherrington/2021/12/31/marijuana-is-replacing-alcohol-for-nearly-half-of-cannabis-consumers-during-the-pandemic/?sh=55807ac61fb6) indicates that half of cannabis consumers aged 21 and up have replaced or reduced their alcohol consumption with marijuana since the beginning of the pandemic. The poll also found that one-third of those who use cannabis recreationally prefer cannabis to drinking alcohol.\n\n![Hello8-min (6).png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Hello8_min_6_d189a78935.png)\n\n### The Cannabis-Infused Beverage: An Alcohol Alternative\n\nShifting consumer attitudes and patterns have alcohol companies on their toes and somewhat concerned. While cannabis is growing in popularity as a new consumption method makes the switch from alcohol to marijuana even easier; to enter the weed-infused beverage.\n\nCannabis sales in this country. are expected to [reach $21.6 billion in 2021](https://daily.sevenfifty.com/why-the-alcohol-industry-is-betting-big-on-cannabis/), with cannabis beverage sales making up about $210 million of that. More than 80% of consumers believe that weed is safer than alcohol, sparking major alcohol companies to invest in **THC and CBD beverages**, such as [Molson Coors](https://www.molsoncoors.com/av?url=https://www.molsoncoors.com/), [Lagunitas](https://lagunitas.com/), [Pabst](https://www.pabstlabs.com/), and [Constellation Brands](https://www.cbrands.com/).\n\nThe weed-infused beverage market has two main categories: **THC beverages** and **hemp-derived CBD beverages**. Each category has its own legal requirements and route to market. But they have the same appeal: **They're non-alcoholic**, have a touch of mocktail effervescence, and include low to zero calories. It seems this may be the new healthy alternative to boozing it up on the weekends!\n\nIn this vein, here are seven cannabis-infused drinks available throughout the California market that are worth trying:\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-01 at 1.11.28 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_01_at_1_11_28_PM_857d1176cd.png)\n\n### ReCreate Mango Hibiscus\nContaining 10 mg of THC and 10 mg of CBD, [the extra-strength version of this cannabis beverage](https://www.recreatecannabis.com/product/mango-hibiscus-beverage-extra-strength) has only 30 calories and combines full-spectrum extract with uplifting botanicals like Yerba Mate to help keep you energized and uplifted throughout the day. \n\n![Hello6-min (15).png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Hello6_min_15_05e3b2be98.png)\n\n### Saka Pink\n[House of Saka Pink](https://www.houseofsaka.com/portfolio-item/saka-pink/) is a cannabis-infused beverage handcrafted from grapes grown in select vineyards within California's Napa Valley. It offers subtle aromas of red fruit, honeysuckle, and spring flora. \"Pleasing flavors of fresh strawberry and elderflower bath the palate followed by a bright, citrus finish.\"\n\n![Hello5-min (21).png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Hello5_min_21_2aa7dfff2d.png)\n\n### Malus Ciders\nCreated by [Harmony Craft Beverages](https://harmonycraftbeverages.com)​​, Malus beverages are reportedly California's first cannabis-infused ciders, made with Sour Diesel terpenes and live resin THC. Most of the alcohol is removed from the cider and then a cannabis emulsion is infused, tasting almost like you're drinking a hard cider but \"swapping bloat for bliss.\"\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-01 at 1.14.58 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_01_at_1_14_58_PM_21d42c9e8d.png)\n\n### Lagunitas Hi-Fi Hops\nThe brewery has strong sales in California of its [Hi-Fi Hops](https://hifihops.com/), using a \"stereophonic\" mix of hops and cannabis. It explains, \"This IPA-inspired sparkling beverage is made using everything Lagunitas knows about hops — but non-alcoholic with zero-calories, and zero-carbs. Infused with THC from the finest, sun-grown cannabis.\" The three beer-like products have different levels of THC and CBD.\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-01 at 1.15.41 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_01_at_1_15_41_PM_6d762dad16.png)\n\n### Artet Aperitifs\n[Artet's aperitifs](https://artet.com/) are non-alcoholic and cannabis infused. Each batch is a blend of cannabis and eight botanicals that are designed to work in harmony. One intriguing choice is Rosemary Jane, with Italian grapefruit juice, rosemary simple syrup, and sparkling water to \"tease out the warmth of our flagship aperitif.\"\n\n![Hello9-min (5).png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Hello9_min_5_097312d1c1.png)\n\n### SipC Rose\n[SipC](https://drinksipc.com/) only used California grapes used in the initial production of its 2018 Grenache Rosé blend that was infused with 40mg of broad-spectrum hemp extract. Its alcohol-removed, hemp-infused rose wines are aimed at women and delivered via a subscription service.\n\n![Hello10-min (1).png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Hello10_min_1_c238739478.png)\n\n### Mad Lilly Spritzers\n[Mad Lilly spritzers](https://www.drinkmadlilly.com/products/spritzers) blend all-natural fruit juices and low doses of cannabis to create \"wildly tasteful experiences, be it a soothing night's sleep or a moment of sparkling joy.\" Product choices include Raspberry Hibiscus, Passion Fruit Mango and Ginger Pear. Raspberry Hibiscus, for example, contains 50 calories and 5 mg each of THC and CBD.\n\nThese products are available through different California dispensaries and delivery services. One of the best same-day (or even within the hour with the ASAP menu) delivery services is [Grass Door](https://grassdoor.com/), serving the Los Angeles and San Francisco area.\n\n### Get a Medical Marijuana Card Online\n\nIt's easy to get your medical marijuana document with the online [Telehealth service HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/get-started/). Register, pay, and receive an online medical consultation with a licensed practitioner and purchase medical cannabis today. You don't pay unless you're approved!","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.5037593984962405,"src":"/static/0314210a14083dcbb4c4aeb1c690fdab/14b42/ef1a7b52a5f9d17bc0e33c1230397465.jpg","srcSet":"/static/0314210a14083dcbb4c4aeb1c690fdab/f836f/ef1a7b52a5f9d17bc0e33c1230397465.jpg 200w,\n/static/0314210a14083dcbb4c4aeb1c690fdab/2244e/ef1a7b52a5f9d17bc0e33c1230397465.jpg 400w,\n/static/0314210a14083dcbb4c4aeb1c690fdab/14b42/ef1a7b52a5f9d17bc0e33c1230397465.jpg 800w,\n/static/0314210a14083dcbb4c4aeb1c690fdab/47498/ef1a7b52a5f9d17bc0e33c1230397465.jpg 1200w","srcWebp":"/static/0314210a14083dcbb4c4aeb1c690fdab/58556/ef1a7b52a5f9d17bc0e33c1230397465.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/0314210a14083dcbb4c4aeb1c690fdab/61e93/ef1a7b52a5f9d17bc0e33c1230397465.webp 200w,\n/static/0314210a14083dcbb4c4aeb1c690fdab/1f5c5/ef1a7b52a5f9d17bc0e33c1230397465.webp 400w,\n/static/0314210a14083dcbb4c4aeb1c690fdab/58556/ef1a7b52a5f9d17bc0e33c1230397465.webp 800w,\n/static/0314210a14083dcbb4c4aeb1c690fdab/99238/ef1a7b52a5f9d17bc0e33c1230397465.webp 1200w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_3737-markdown","title":"4 Ways To Consume Weed Without Smoking It","slug":"4-ways-to-consume-weed-without-smoking-it","content":"For many marijuana consumers, the idea of smoking cannabis is off-putting. It could be one of many reasons; it's not very discreet, the smell of marijuana lingers - and smells \"skunky\", the thought of inhaling smoke is distasteful, it's rougher on the lungs, and for some, it's downright inconvenient. Packing a bowl or rolling a joint is time-consuming and takes effort! There are many ways to consume your cannabis more easily\n\nYet, walk into a dispensary today and there are a dizzying array of products to choose from. Many dispensaries look more like an Apple computer store than a place to buy weed. But, those marijuana brands on display in the glass cases may seem just as foreign as the latest tech gadget. It takes time and some education to learn all the different ways to consume your weed without smoking it. \n\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/42BJGT68owU\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\n\nBelow we unveil 4 ways to consume cannabis without smoking it.\n\n### Weed Tinctures\n\nTinctures, also known as sub-linguals, are a fast-acting and discreet way to consume your cannabis. They are becoming increasingly popular as the are also easy to dose and often don't taste or smell like cannabis. A full spectrum tincture will typically contain an extraction of cannabinoids, such as THC and CBD, as well as the plants naturally occuring [terpenes](https://hellomd.com/articles/what-are-cannabis-terpenes-and-how-do-they-work).\n\nTinctures are essentially liquid cannabis which comes in small, glass jars, reminiscent of an apothecary, with an eyedropper as a an enclosure. Shake the tincture, squeeze the rubber to fill the dropper with your desired dose and release the liquid directly under your tongue. The onset of a tincture is anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes as the liquid is absorbed through the linking of the mouth.\n\nThe most common tinctures are THC-only, CBD-only, or a combination, or ratio of the two. A popular tincture ratio for chronic pain is 1:1 THC to CBD. Tinctures contain cannabis extraction which is absorbed in a liquid. There are several different carrier liquids including:\n\nAlcohol-based\nVegetable glycerin\nMedium-chain triglyceride (MCT) Oil\nOlive oil\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-08-27 at 2.57.58 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_08_27_at_2_57_58_PM_06bd1a252c.png)\n\nA popular tincture from the California-based company [Papa & Barkley](https://papaandbarkley.com/product/thc-releaf-tinctures/1-1) is their 1:1 THC to CBD formulation.\n\n### Weed Gel Caps\n\nGelcaps are just the way they sound, it's a liquid pill full of weed. Most gel caps are filled with a carrier oil and cannabis extract full of cannabinoids and terpenes. Typically, you will find gel caps labeled with the amount of THC and CBD. \n\nSome capsules are what's known as \"immediate-release\" and work in the same way as edibles, where the cannabis is absorbed by your stomach. Time-release capsules are also digested by the stomach but the effects are felt over a longer period. Often, people like to take gel caps because it feels more \"mainstream\" while at the same time they offer potent and long-lasting results.\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-08-27 at 2.31.33 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_08_27_at_2_31_33_PM_57d5cb811e.png)\n\nA popular brand of gel capsules available in New York is [Etain](https://fpwellnessny.com/order-medical-marijuana-online-nyc-manhattan/?path=menu?refinementList[root_types]=edible%3ACapsules) Mezzo Gelcaps. In this little package you get a 1:2 30 pack of 200mg of CBD and THC.\n\n### Weed Edibles\nWhen people talk about edibles, they tend to refer to tasty treats like pot brownies and medicated candies. Edibles are highly versatile in that you can turn almost any food or drink into an edible. Most edibles are made from a base—such as butter, oil, glycerin, honey or alcohol—infused with cannabis.\n\nPeople often like taking edibles as they are not only tasty but a discreet and long-acting way to consume your cannabis. Edible effects tend to last for around six to eight hours, while the effects from inhaled methods tend to diminish after only two to three hours.\n\nTo avoid a bad experience with edibles, don’t dive head-first into any edible you find at your dispensary. Start small and think about your needs. The first rule of edibles is to start at the smallest dose you can.\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-08-27 at 2.55.35 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_08_27_at_2_55_35_PM_66004e30e6.png)\n\n[Wana Brands](https://www.wanabrands.com/product/assorted-flavors-indica-colorado-med/) has a popular assortment of edibles and is available across many states including Colorado, California, Florida, Illinois, and more. One of the most popular products is the Wana Sour Gummy.\n\n### Weed Drinks\nCannabis-infused drinks are a great option for consumers who don’t want to smoke or vape. And depending on the contents of your stomach, they typically don’t take as long as edibles to kick in. For many, the effects of cannabis-infused drinks kick in within the first hour of ingestion. As the term '[California Sober'](https://www.purewow.com/wellness/california-sober) gains popularity, cannabis, non-alcoholic drinks are having a moment.\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-08-27 at 2.39.55 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_08_27_at_2_39_55_PM_eca5cac40e.png)\n\n\n[Artet](https://artet.com/) is a California based cannabis brand that specializes in cannabis cocktails that are in ready-to-drink format.\n\n### Need Your Medical Marijuana Card?\n[HelloMD](https://hellomd.com/get-started/) can help you with online virtual medical consultation and get your medical card fast, easy and private.\n\n\n\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.5037593984962405,"src":"/static/35298a8f6223895c28926d655fbfe43b/14b42/68b23f4c6b4d52f8dab6c75e77c3727f.jpg","srcSet":"/static/35298a8f6223895c28926d655fbfe43b/f836f/68b23f4c6b4d52f8dab6c75e77c3727f.jpg 200w,\n/static/35298a8f6223895c28926d655fbfe43b/2244e/68b23f4c6b4d52f8dab6c75e77c3727f.jpg 400w,\n/static/35298a8f6223895c28926d655fbfe43b/14b42/68b23f4c6b4d52f8dab6c75e77c3727f.jpg 800w,\n/static/35298a8f6223895c28926d655fbfe43b/47498/68b23f4c6b4d52f8dab6c75e77c3727f.jpg 1200w,\n/static/35298a8f6223895c28926d655fbfe43b/0e329/68b23f4c6b4d52f8dab6c75e77c3727f.jpg 1600w,\n/static/35298a8f6223895c28926d655fbfe43b/ea301/68b23f4c6b4d52f8dab6c75e77c3727f.jpg 2610w","srcWebp":"/static/35298a8f6223895c28926d655fbfe43b/58556/68b23f4c6b4d52f8dab6c75e77c3727f.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/35298a8f6223895c28926d655fbfe43b/61e93/68b23f4c6b4d52f8dab6c75e77c3727f.webp 200w,\n/static/35298a8f6223895c28926d655fbfe43b/1f5c5/68b23f4c6b4d52f8dab6c75e77c3727f.webp 400w,\n/static/35298a8f6223895c28926d655fbfe43b/58556/68b23f4c6b4d52f8dab6c75e77c3727f.webp 800w,\n/static/35298a8f6223895c28926d655fbfe43b/99238/68b23f4c6b4d52f8dab6c75e77c3727f.webp 1200w,\n/static/35298a8f6223895c28926d655fbfe43b/7c22d/68b23f4c6b4d52f8dab6c75e77c3727f.webp 1600w,\n/static/35298a8f6223895c28926d655fbfe43b/ec439/68b23f4c6b4d52f8dab6c75e77c3727f.webp 2610w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_3695-markdown","title":"Cannabis Trends for Summertime: Hemp Cigarettes, Delta-8 THC, & Favorite Strains","slug":"cannabis-trends-for-summertime-hemp-cigarettes-delta-8-thc-and-favorite-strains","content":"While the world has been on lockdown, cannabis has been flying high (pun intended), and consumption rates have skyrocketed. After years of being a dirty secret, cannabis was deemed \"essential\" during the global pandemic. Long socially distanced lines into dispensaries and a rise in online pickup orders confirmed the popularity of medical and recreational marijuana. Not surprisingly, 2020 brought an increase of 67% in U.S. cannabis sales.\n\nWhile THC helped people deal with the social isolation of COVID-19, the anxiety-relieving cannabinoid CBD also saw an increase in consumption. Across the board, [New Frontier Data](https://newfrontierdata.com/cannabis-insights/cannabis-consumption-reflects-dramatic-changes-amid-covid-19-pandemic) reported on the overall increase in cannabis consumption. In a recent survey, 42% of current marijuana consumers reporting increased usage, while 18% of study participants indicated a large increase in consumption.\n\nBelow are some cannabis trends we've seen over the past year during the global shut down.\n\n### Cannabis-Infused Beverages\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-06-07 at 9.44.11 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_06_07_at_9_44_11_PM_b3cef8b763.png)\n\nThough classified as edibles, cannabis consumers are giving infused beverages more attention than ever. While cannabis drinks hit the market with a bang a few years ago, they are becoming an increasingly popular choice. There's [Recess](https://takearecess.com/shop/sparkling-water/peach-ginger?gclid=Cj0KCQjwh_eFBhDZARIsALHjIKehuJ5uWQB_1zZVGdBItoZ6A9C7oD8QdTxfdqW8gWs4a6qNGAge0ygaAoo9EALw_wcB) a sparkling hemp CBD infused water with adaptogens , and [Gem + Jane](https://www.cannacraft.com/brand/gemjane) a \"THC botanical beverage  infused with rare cannabinoids.\" We see growth across the CBD and THC sectors, and if it's a liquid, it may be infused with cannabis oil\n\n### Hemp/CBD Cigarettes\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-06-07 at 9.53.55 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_06_07_at_9_53_55_PM_d5a6e261fb.png)\n\n\nThe Marlboro cigarettes of yesteryear have been replaced by vaping nicotine with devices such as the Juul. Still, for those who want to break the habit or relax a little, hemp cigarettes made a grand entrance in 2021. Walk into your local headshop or dispensary, depending on where you live, and you may see hemp or CBD marijuana cigarettes. \n\nThey are a similar form factor as cigarettes, they often look the same and have a similar filtration device. However, hemp or CBD-marijuana cigarettes don't have nicotine, and THC amounts are below 0.3%—a level too low for intoxication. It's essential to find a reputable brand like [Shaman Smokes](https://cbdamericanshaman.com/cbd-cigarettes), a CBD cigarette blended from USA-grown hemp from hemp strains chosen for relaxation and focus.\n\n### Delta-8\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-06-07 at 10.34.51 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_06_07_at_10_34_51_PM_d0b0b1a31c.png)\n\nWhat's Delta-8, and why do you hear so much about it? Delta-8-Tetrahydrocannabinol (Delta-8-THC, Δ8-THC) is a psychoactive cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant, and in most places, it is gray-territory legal. Delta 8 can be extracted from either cannabis marijuana or hemp. \n\nDelta-8 is a form of THC, although with milder psychoactive effects. For some people who are overwhelmed by the effects of THC, Delta 8 may be a less intimidating high. You are likely to find Delta 8 in your local headshop as hemp can be legally grown and used for extractions all over the US. This makes delta-8 legal in states where delta-9 THC (regular marijuana) may be illegal.\n\n### Favorite Strains During Lockdown\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-06-07 at 10.35.56 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_06_07_at_10_35_56_PM_a6d2e322c5.png)\n\n\nWho would have thought we would be locked in our house for over a year in virtual isolation minus the occasional, or persistent, zoom meeting? Noone. \n\nWorking remotely took on a whole new meaning for most of us during 2020 and 2021, and for many, it meant increased flower consumption. Some of the favorites for working from home include the creativity-inducing [Blue Dream](https://hellomd.com/strains/blue-dream), a sativa-dominant hybrid that provides a cerebral and euphoric high. \n\nAnother strain specifically designed for relaxation is CBD-heavy [Harle-Tsu](https://hellomd.com/strains/harle-tsu/). An ideal health and wellness aid, Harle-Tsu helps cannabis consumers feel centered by promoting relaxation and focus. This high-CBD marijuana strain eases pain, stress, and anxiety.\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.5037593984962405,"src":"/static/2e855ec1b27fd0757c48ddcd28fc85d1/ee604/dc9d2239c9385f8a13ecc1a7b18a2dc7.png","srcSet":"/static/2e855ec1b27fd0757c48ddcd28fc85d1/69585/dc9d2239c9385f8a13ecc1a7b18a2dc7.png 200w,\n/static/2e855ec1b27fd0757c48ddcd28fc85d1/497c6/dc9d2239c9385f8a13ecc1a7b18a2dc7.png 400w,\n/static/2e855ec1b27fd0757c48ddcd28fc85d1/ee604/dc9d2239c9385f8a13ecc1a7b18a2dc7.png 800w,\n/static/2e855ec1b27fd0757c48ddcd28fc85d1/f3583/dc9d2239c9385f8a13ecc1a7b18a2dc7.png 1200w","srcWebp":"/static/2e855ec1b27fd0757c48ddcd28fc85d1/58556/dc9d2239c9385f8a13ecc1a7b18a2dc7.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/2e855ec1b27fd0757c48ddcd28fc85d1/61e93/dc9d2239c9385f8a13ecc1a7b18a2dc7.webp 200w,\n/static/2e855ec1b27fd0757c48ddcd28fc85d1/1f5c5/dc9d2239c9385f8a13ecc1a7b18a2dc7.webp 400w,\n/static/2e855ec1b27fd0757c48ddcd28fc85d1/58556/dc9d2239c9385f8a13ecc1a7b18a2dc7.webp 800w,\n/static/2e855ec1b27fd0757c48ddcd28fc85d1/99238/dc9d2239c9385f8a13ecc1a7b18a2dc7.webp 1200w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_3178-markdown","title":"DIY Recipe: Heartwarming Rosebud Green Tea Infused with CBD","slug":"diy-recipe-heartwarming-rosebud-green-tea-infused-with-cbd","content":"There is something about taking a moment, especially during a particularly stressful day and making a warm cuppa tea can make almost anything just a bit better, especially so during the COVID-19 pandemic. That incredible combination of stepping away for a moment to focus on something else (making tea), feeling the warmth of the cup relax the muscles in your hands, and watching the steam rise - your first sip goes a long way toward melting your worries away.  And science agrees!\n\nAccording to CNN Health’s Article [“Why drinking tea might just help in a crisis”](https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/21/health/tea-mental-health-benefits-wellness/index.html) a review of more than 100 studies found that green tea can offer three significant benefits to the brain. It can reduce anxiety, boost cognitive abilities, and support healthy brain function, specifically memory.\n\nNot a fan of green tea? No worries. A study by the University College London shows that black tea can help inhibit stress hormones like cortisol. Yes, you heard that right: [black tea soothes stress.](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/10/061004173749.html) \n\nWe can think of only one thing that would make tea an even more potent way to reduce stress. That’s adding the stuff  incredible benefits of [CBD to your brew](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/whats-so-great-about-cannabidiol-or-cbd).\n\nThe Benefits of Cannabis and Cannabidiol (CBD)\nSaying to yourself, [“How can can cannabis help me?”](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/what-is-cbd-and-how-can-it-help-me)  That’s one of our favorite topics. We could talk about it all day, but we’ll keep brief.  We know you’re here to learn to make DIY Cannabis Tea.  \n\nThe cannabis plant contains many naturally-occurring cannabinoids. Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of them. CBD isn’t known to cause intoxicating side effects--those come primarily from another cannabinoid: Tetrahydrocannabinol or (THC). CBD’s claim to fame is its ability to affect neurological receptors responsible for mood,  stress, and pain management. \n\n To add the benefits of CBD to your tea you have two choices: a CBD product from a dispensary or using a high CBD strain of flower. The market is full of pure CBD oils, tinctures, and disolvables that you can add to your favorite drinks, and they can be a fast, no-fuss way to add the benefits of CBD to your favorite beverages. \n\nWhile they are high in CBD, they may not be your most therapeutic option.  There is mounting evidence to show that CBD is [most therapeutic when THC is also present](https://bpspubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/j.1476-5381.2011.01238.x) As usual, nature knows best. Using the plant in its natural form is likely the most therapeutic option.\n\n If you’re looking for the benefits of CBD but want to avoid THC’s psychoactive effects, you can brew your tea with a cannabis strain that’s higher in CBD and lower in THC. \n\nWe’ve got a few suggestions listed in the recipe itself, which is coming right up! \n\n### Ingredients for DIY Cannabis Tea With High CBD Strains \n4 cups of water\n1 tablespoon of unsalted butter or coconut oil. \n1/4 teaspoon loose leaf green tea \n1/4 teaspoon loose leaf [organic rose buds](https://www.etsy.com/listing/541490750/organic-dried-rose-damascena-buds-bulk?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_e-home_and_living-food_and_drink-herbs_and_spices_and_seasonings-herbs_and_spices&utm_custom1=_k_Cj0KCQiA9P__BRC0ARIsAEZ6irhoSZvGFaPW1A8LxJ16djzNBbRNlXIJQwVztI7hjvAqBiRqRmJQsGQaAvDyEALw_wcB_k_&utm_content=go_1844702805_75381303731_346364747985_pla-306107311649_c__541490750_118285753&utm_custom2=1844702805&gclid=Cj0KCQiA9P__BRC0ARIsAEZ6irhoSZvGFaPW1A8LxJ16djzNBbRNlXIJQwVztI7hjvAqBiRqRmJQsGQaAvDyEALw_wcB)\n1 gram of dried cannabis bud , we've chosen [Charlotte’s Web](https://viva.hellomd.com/strains/charlotte's-web)\n\n### Equipment\nAn herb grinder or sharp knife\nA saucepan \nA spoon\nA strainer \nYour favorite mug \n\n### How To Make DIY Cannabis Tea With High CBD Strains\n\n### Step 1: Grind or Chop Cannabis \n\nIf you have an herb-grinder, grind the cannabis until it looks “chopped” not powdery.  If it is too fine, you’ll have a difficult time straining it from your tea. You can also use a sharp knife to chop your cannabis. If you like, you can remove seeds and stems but keep them around. You might like to add a stem or two later in the process.\n\nStep 2: Boil 4 Cups Of Water\nGet that saucepan out and boil some water.  We say boil, but there is a bit of debate in the tea community about boiling vs. heating water for tea. We’ll just [leave this link here](https://www.thespruceeats.com/how-to-brew-tea-water-temperatures-766316) and let you make this call for yourself. \n\nStep 3: Add Butter or Oil And Let It Melt Completely\nSounds funny, we know, but this recipe needs a little fat or oil. That’s because cannabinoids like CBD and TCH need to bind to fat in order to be available to your body.  Without the fat, they’d pass right through. So if you want those therapeutic benefits, add that fat! \n\nWhile it’s melting you can read this little article about [why you need to eat fat with your cannabis](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/why-you-need-to-eat-fat-with-your-cannabis). \n\n### Step 4: Add Cannabis And Tea Bag or Loose Leaf Tea To Your Boiling Water\nJust pop them in the saucepan with the water.  That’s all there is to it!\n\n### Step 5: Allow To Boil For 7-10 Minutes\nStir your tea frequently.  It’s soothing, meditative and helps the ingredients infuse the water, rather than sticking to the sides of your pot.\n\nTip: If you want to increase potency by adding cannabis shake, stems or flowers this is a great time to do it.  Never heard of shake? Give this a read: [what’s cannabis shake and is it as potent as bud.](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/whats-cannabis-shake-and-is-it-as-potent-as-bud-is)  \n\n### Step 6: Allow Tea To Steep For 10 Minutes.\nTurn the heat down (or off completely) and let your mixture mingle. It can be tempting to skip (or skimp) on this step but try to be patient. To get the most benefits from your tea, you’ll need to treat it like the herbal infusion it is and let it steep.\n\nWhile it’s steeping, you can [read more about herbal infusions](https://www.thespruceeats.com/how-to-make-an-herbal-infusion-1762142#:~:text=To%20make%20a%20decoction%2C%20combine,liquid%20into%20the%20storage%20jar)  It’ll make those ten minutes pass faster.\n\n### Step 7: Remove Your Pan From The Heat. \nWe’re about to handle it and that burner will just get in the way.\n\n### Step 8: Scoop The Tea Bag Out With Your Spoon.\nUnless you used loose leaf tea. Then move on to Step 9. \n\n### Step 9: Pour Tea Through A Strainer Lined With Cheesecloth And Into Your Cup\nThis will remove all plant matter, both cannabis and tea leaves, from your drink.  If you’re not telling fortunes, you don’t need them in your cup! \n\nIf you have a small strainer, like the kind used for [pourover coffee](https://www.seriouseats.com/2014/06/make-better-pourover-coffee-how-pourover-works-temperature-timing.html) you can place your mug under the strainer and pour. If you’re using a larger strainer you might want to opt for a teapot or bowl and then transfer the tea to your mug.\n\n### Enjoy Your DIY Cannabis Tea!\nWell done! You deserve a cup! Curl up on your couch, wrap your hands around that warm cup and sip away knowing that you’ve done two great things to lower your stress level.  You’ve explored [how a daily tea ritual at home can reduce stress and elevate your mood](https://medium.com/@estero/how-a-daily-tea-ritual-at-home-can-reduce-stress-and-elevate-your-mood-79fdef0f9019) and you have treated your body to the wide range of benefits it can gain from Cannabis and CBD. \n\n### A Bit About What To Expect After Drinking Your Tea\nIf you’re used to fast-acting edibles or tinctures this may be a gentler experience. You will feel the effects, but not as instantly. Our advice: start with one cup and give yourself a nice long wait before evaluating your response or going back for another dose. If you’d like to read up on  eating cannabis before you try.\n\n### If you enjoyed this cannabis tea recipe and would like to read another. \n\n[Check out DIY Recipe: Full-Spectrum Tea Made With Cannabis Rosin.](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/diy-recipe-full-spectrum-tea-made-with-cannabis-rosin) It’s a different approach with different benefits and is definitely worth a read.\n \n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.5037593984962405,"src":"/static/88979baed1fd189687329425f286383a/ee604/240aa67c4ff866d456d84ea5ab4027df.png","srcSet":"/static/88979baed1fd189687329425f286383a/69585/240aa67c4ff866d456d84ea5ab4027df.png 200w,\n/static/88979baed1fd189687329425f286383a/497c6/240aa67c4ff866d456d84ea5ab4027df.png 400w,\n/static/88979baed1fd189687329425f286383a/ee604/240aa67c4ff866d456d84ea5ab4027df.png 800w,\n/static/88979baed1fd189687329425f286383a/f3583/240aa67c4ff866d456d84ea5ab4027df.png 1200w","srcWebp":"/static/88979baed1fd189687329425f286383a/58556/240aa67c4ff866d456d84ea5ab4027df.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/88979baed1fd189687329425f286383a/61e93/240aa67c4ff866d456d84ea5ab4027df.webp 200w,\n/static/88979baed1fd189687329425f286383a/1f5c5/240aa67c4ff866d456d84ea5ab4027df.webp 400w,\n/static/88979baed1fd189687329425f286383a/58556/240aa67c4ff866d456d84ea5ab4027df.webp 800w,\n/static/88979baed1fd189687329425f286383a/99238/240aa67c4ff866d456d84ea5ab4027df.webp 1200w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_3176-markdown","title":"From Cannabis to Kelp: Hot & Healthy Food Trends for 2021","slug":"from-cannabis-to-kelp-hot-and-healthy-food-trends-for-2021","content":"2020 has changed the way we think about food.  From brand-new cooks trying their hand at homemade meals, home-baked bread pictures on Facebook, to a heightened interest in the immune-boosting power of healthy foods; the COVID-19 pandemic created new habits, revealed new insights about the healthful properties of simple kitchen staples, and ushered in some of the hottest, and healthiest, food trends for 2021.\n\n### Functional Food is Wellness\n\nFor years, doctors and nutritionists have encouraged people to \"eat healthy,\" with the usual advice to avoid such things as processed foods, sugars, and fats and of course, you need to get plenty of fruits and vegetables. \n\nBut [new insights](https://www.today.com/food/these-will-be-biggest-healthy-food-trends-2021-according-dietitian-t203476)\n about the powerful nutritional benefit of a wide range of foods reveal that food can be medicine, too – and that we can consciously choose to fill our diet with \"functional\" foods that have documented health benefits for both body and mind.\n\n Whether that means eating more cruciferous veggies like broccoli and cauliflower for antioxidants or cooking with olive oil for omega 3 fatty acids, there's a growing awareness of the [health benefits of everyday foods](https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/10/19/Whole-Foods-reveals-top-10-food-trends-for-2021)\n – and increasing interest in new foods with even more nutritional value.\n\nThe ongoing pandemic (when will it end?) has changed our relationship with food, and opened the door for some of 2021's buzziest trends.  As restaurants and other eating places close or limit operations, many people are now cooking at home, using healthier ingredients with a gentler impact on the environment.  \n\nThe pandemic also raised awareness about the importance of boosting the immune system and fighting inflammation with foods and supplements – a key theme in today's newest food trends. \n\nWith options ranging from taking vitamins like C and D  to more exotic options such as cannabis and postbiotics, here are seven of the newest ways to eat well and stay well for the coming year – and beyond.\n\n### Postbiotics\n\n[Probiotics and prebiotics](https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/probiotics-and-prebiotics) have gone mainstream in recent years – and now, [postbiotics](https://draxe.com/nutrition/postbiotics/) are having their turn in the spotlight.  All these terms relate to the care and feeding of the gut biome. That's the home of probiotics - beneficial bacteria and yeast that support healthy digestion. \n\nPrebiotics are substances that feed the body's colonies of probiotics, and you can get them in supplements or natural sources such as oats, bananas and garlic. It's also possible to add more of these friendly bacteria from supplement and food sources such as yogurt. \n\nNow, scientific interest is turning to postbiotics – the metabolites, or waste, produced by the gut's probiotics as they break down food. Research reveals that these substances can have significant health benefits of their own. Postbiotics contain various enzymes and proteins that appear to play a role in reducing inflammation and improving healthy gut functioning.  \n\nThere aren't many postbiotic supplements on the market, but natural food advocates expect to see more, and soon. In the meantime, many natural supplements, such as apple cider vinegar, spirulina, and fermented aloe, can help boost the production of postbiotics in the gut.\n\n[Dr. Marvin S. Hausman](https://microdose.buzz/pilz-biosciences-advances-research-mandate/), leading researcher on the gut microbiome and autism,  says, \"I believe the microbiome is a misunderstood system and plays a very important role in inflammation and chronic disease development.\"\n\nBelow Dr. Hausman lists four things you can do to maintain and improve a healthy gut microbiome:\n\n- Take probiotics daily. We have 100 trillion bacterial cells in our body, compared to 30 trillion human cells, so we are controlled by the bacteria in our body. While there is no official recommendation on the minimum dosage, many are now recommending people take up to 50 billion probiotics per capsule.\n- Take prebiotics daily - they are a source of food for the healthy bacteria in our body.\n- Ensure your diet is high in fiber - eating foods high in fiber, such as mushrooms, will benefit your microbiome and improve your gut health because they allow healthy bacteria to thrive.\n- Reduce stress. The bacteria in your body respond to stress and release inflammatory cytokines that can lead to chronic disease development; Examples: irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease, colitis, etc.\n\n\n### Microgreens\n\nRegular \"greens,\" such as broccoli and carrots, have well-known nutritional benefits, but their tiny, young shoots may be up to 40 percent more nutritious than the mature versions.  \n\nMicrogreens such as arugula and spinach were once used mainly as garnishes in restaurant dishes, but as awareness grows about their health benefits, they're also coming to a grocery store near you.\n\nMicrogreen enthusiasts also note that these baby veggies [are easily home-grown](https://themicrogardener.com/easy-guide-to-growing-microgreens/), even in small spaces. They can be harvested in just one to three weeks, leaving room to start a new crop right away.\n  \n### Kelp- the New Kale\n\nKale was the health food darling, loved for its versatility and many nutrients including essential Vitamin K, folate, and other vitamins. But now, kale has a nutrient-rich rival from the sea.  \n\n[Kelp](https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/benefits-of-kelp), a form of seaweed, is the new kelp. It's mega-packed with vitamins, minerals, and trace elements absorbed from the marine environment.\n\nKelp is also one of nature's best sources of iodine, an essential nutrient for thyroid health. It's so rich in iodine that health experts warn against eating too much because it could damage the thyroid.\n\nKelp has long been a staple of Asian diets, but it's becoming more widely available worldwide. Enjoy dried, seasoned kelp for a crunchy snack, or add fresh kelp to soups, noodles, and many other dishes.\n\n### Eating For the Environment\n\nAlong with overall healthier food choices, more people now consider the environmental impact of their food. \"Green\" eating is a part of a larger movement toward sustainability that impacts buying decisions for everything from cars to clothing.\n\nThe trend toward [enviro-friendly eating](https://www.eatright.org/health/lifestyle/culture-and-traditions/sustainable-eating#:~:text=Sustainable%20agriculture%20enables%20us%20to,our%20environment%20and%20our%20bodies.) includes more plant-based options for everything from tuna to burgers. It also includes an increased interest in buying locally-produced fruits, vegetables, and other foods in season. This is in lieu of imported products that leave a large carbon footprint.\n \nThese trends also go hand in hand with the rising interest in local and home gardens and the consumer demand for tasty, healthy alternatives to high-fat meats and dairy products.\n\n### Natural Immune Support\n\nCOVID-19 boosted growing interest in the benefits of supporting the immune system, and that interest in [natural immunity boosters](https://www.goodrx.com/blog/foods-and-supplements-to-boost-the-immune-system/) is likely to continue in 2021 and beyond. \n\nRecent research shows that taking your vitamins, especially C and D, can improve your resistance to a long list of diseases, including current trending viruses.  Other [immune boosters](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/supporting-the-immune-system-during-cold-and-flu-season-with-plant-based-supplements) include an array of minerals, herbs, and spices such as zinc, echinacea, elderberry, and astralagus.\n\nAlthough many of these natural supplements have been available for years, they're now combined in novel ways to appeal to new consumers.  Vitamin-infused waters and juice drinks offer convenient and tasty ways to get a variety of nutrients at once.  \n\nMultiple vitamins and minerals are now paired with natural substances like [cannabis](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/5-killer-stress-busting-combos-popular-cannabis-strains-paired-with-vitamins-and-herbs), fruits and vegetables into gummies, lozenges or flavored powders. And turmeric, the trendiest of immune boosters, now appears in cereals, health drinks, and protein bars, along with ginger, black pepper, and other immune-boosting kitchen staples.\n\n### Cannabis\n\nCannabis is legal in some form in most US states, and industry watchers expect even more movement toward legalization in 2021 and beyond.  Research continues to reveal more health benefits derived from consuming cannabis and its numerous compounds, including its cannabinoids and terpenes.  As the numbers of people using cannabis increases it's become evident that they're looking for [new ways to incorporate it](https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/124669-top-cannabis-food-and-beverage-trends-for-2021/) into their lives-whether it be an edible, tincture, gel cap or more.\n\nThe well-known cannabinoid compound cannabidiol, or CBD, has become a favorite additive to everything from gummies to CBD water – and new uses for this soothing, non-intoxicating compound are being discovered every day.  Cannabis advocates expect FDA approval for CBD as a safe additive to foods of all kinds in the near future.\n\nCBD and its psychoactive cousin THC are the best-known cannabis compounds in the world. But the cannabis plant contains more than a hundred others, and now they're having a turn in the spotlight too. \"Secondary\" cannabinoids such as cannabigerol (CBG), cannabinol (CBN) and tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA) are growing in popularity as researchers discover more of their health benefits.\n\nCannabis is also rich in terpenes, resins which give different strains their flavor and smell – and these substances also have their own health benefits. Expect to see more terpene isolates such as limonene and beta-caryophyllene available as isolates that can be added to a variety of foods and topical products.\n\n### Chickpeas – the New Cauliflower\n\nIn recent years, cauliflower has been the go-to vegetable for advocates of the keto diet and anyone looking for alternatives to carbohydrate-rich foods like rice, potatoes, and bread. \nBut now, the humble [chickpea](https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/chickpeas-nutrition-benefits#:~:text=As%20a%20rich%20source%20of,in%20vegetarian%20and%20vegan%20diets.) is overtaking cauliflower as the vegetable of choice for a variety of low-carb recipes.  \n\nMany people know chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans) from popular dishes such as falafel and hummus. But chickpeas can be mashed, chopped, and roasted as a meat substitute, and chickpea flour is also available for low-carb baking.\n\nThese high fiber beans also contain considerable amounts of iron, folate, and trace minerals such as copper and manganese. They have nearly all the essential amino acids except for methionine. Eating chickpeas regularly can also help to control blood sugar and promote insulin regulation.\n\nThe pandemic year of 2020 accelerated some popular health trends and gave rise to entirely new ones. The hottest health trends of 2021 offer easy natural ways to stay well for the new year –and for a lifetime.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.5037593984962405,"src":"/static/98451380e67907dbfdcc7fad425a75be/ee604/35dd4faccee2dff30024dd0110ba374c.png","srcSet":"/static/98451380e67907dbfdcc7fad425a75be/69585/35dd4faccee2dff30024dd0110ba374c.png 200w,\n/static/98451380e67907dbfdcc7fad425a75be/497c6/35dd4faccee2dff30024dd0110ba374c.png 400w,\n/static/98451380e67907dbfdcc7fad425a75be/ee604/35dd4faccee2dff30024dd0110ba374c.png 800w,\n/static/98451380e67907dbfdcc7fad425a75be/bb8c4/35dd4faccee2dff30024dd0110ba374c.png 979w","srcWebp":"/static/98451380e67907dbfdcc7fad425a75be/58556/35dd4faccee2dff30024dd0110ba374c.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/98451380e67907dbfdcc7fad425a75be/61e93/35dd4faccee2dff30024dd0110ba374c.webp 200w,\n/static/98451380e67907dbfdcc7fad425a75be/1f5c5/35dd4faccee2dff30024dd0110ba374c.webp 400w,\n/static/98451380e67907dbfdcc7fad425a75be/58556/35dd4faccee2dff30024dd0110ba374c.webp 800w,\n/static/98451380e67907dbfdcc7fad425a75be/46c5f/35dd4faccee2dff30024dd0110ba374c.webp 979w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_3127-markdown","title":"HelloMD Launches Telehealth Service for Medical Cannabis in New York","slug":"hellomd-launches-telehealth-service-for-medical-cannabis-in-new-york","content":"### HelloMD Launches Telehealth Service for Medical Cannabis in New York \n\n\nHelloMD, a digital health platform for non-traditional care, announced its return to the US with a flagship launch in the state of New York. For the last few years, HelloMD has operated its Telehealth business exclusively across Canada. However, since the COVID pandemic, it is clear the Telehealth is the healthcare delivery model of the future. \n\nWe are excited to announce that we have expanded our Telehealth service to the state of New York. People across the state now have unlimited access to experienced healthcare practitioners who can advise them on the use of medical cannabis. New Yorkers can now easily and efficiently use the HelloMD live video platform from the comfort of their home or office.\n\n[GET YOUR NEW YORK MEDICAL CARD](https://newyork.hellomd.com/) \n\n### Why Use Telehealth for Cannabis?\n\nAlong with California and Nevada, New York allows for qualifying Telehealth consultations between patients and doctors, for medical cannabis. Telehealth is particularly important for medical cannabis consultations because it allows for private consultations where:\n\n- Patients feel the stigma of investigating medical marijuana\n- A Primary GP or doctor doesn't feel comfortable prescribing or advising cannabis\n- People are too sick to travel to see a doctor EG: undergoing chemo\n\n### New York's Qualifying Conditions\n\nThe following are qualifying conditions for getting a medical card in the state of New York:\n\n- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)\n- Cancer\n- Chronic pain\n- Damage to the nervous tissue of the spinal cord with an objective neurological indication of intractable spasticity\n- Epilepsy\n- HIV /AIDS\n- Inflammatory bowel disease\n- Huntington's disease \n- Multiple sclerosis\n- Neuropathy\n- Opioid use disorder (only if enrolled in a treatment program pursuant to article 32 of the mental hygiene law.)\n- Opioid replacement\n- Parkinson's disease\n- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)\n\nNew York has recently expanded the list of qualifying conditions to include (among others) chronic pain. This category is important as its broadly defined as any pain lasting longer than 12 weeks, and can include very common conditions such as migraines, back pain, fibromyalgia, sciatica, arthritis, and others (all of which cannabis has shown to be an effective treatment for.\n\n### Help Spread the Word\n\nHaving launched in New York, we need the assistance of HelloMD members to help spread the awareness of the service to friends they have in New York. If you have friends in New York you feel might benefit from the use of medical cannabis, please have them visit HelloMD and see a doctor or nurse today. The process takes about an hour to complete, and doctors are available 7-days per week.\n\n[GET YOUR NEW YORK MEDICAL CARD](https://newyork.hellomd.com/)","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.5037593984962405,"src":"/static/0bb6eb17c3ca9a7095724b74fdd0f1f7/ee604/f09562fdad522e8dbd32e8383dc81984.png","srcSet":"/static/0bb6eb17c3ca9a7095724b74fdd0f1f7/69585/f09562fdad522e8dbd32e8383dc81984.png 200w,\n/static/0bb6eb17c3ca9a7095724b74fdd0f1f7/497c6/f09562fdad522e8dbd32e8383dc81984.png 400w,\n/static/0bb6eb17c3ca9a7095724b74fdd0f1f7/ee604/f09562fdad522e8dbd32e8383dc81984.png 800w,\n/static/0bb6eb17c3ca9a7095724b74fdd0f1f7/f3583/f09562fdad522e8dbd32e8383dc81984.png 1200w","srcWebp":"/static/0bb6eb17c3ca9a7095724b74fdd0f1f7/58556/f09562fdad522e8dbd32e8383dc81984.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/0bb6eb17c3ca9a7095724b74fdd0f1f7/61e93/f09562fdad522e8dbd32e8383dc81984.webp 200w,\n/static/0bb6eb17c3ca9a7095724b74fdd0f1f7/1f5c5/f09562fdad522e8dbd32e8383dc81984.webp 400w,\n/static/0bb6eb17c3ca9a7095724b74fdd0f1f7/58556/f09562fdad522e8dbd32e8383dc81984.webp 800w,\n/static/0bb6eb17c3ca9a7095724b74fdd0f1f7/99238/f09562fdad522e8dbd32e8383dc81984.webp 1200w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_3090-markdown","title":"DIY Recipe: CBD-Infused Peanut Butter Oat Milk Protein Shake","slug":"diy-recipe-cbd-infused-peanut-butter-oat-milk-protein-shake","content":"With the weather starting to change, I decided that I needed to up my smoothie game and make a few changes to my regular smoothie recipe. \n\nOne of the changes I’m making is simple: adding peanut butter. Why? Well first, I’ve been craving it, and so I’m definitely treating myself. Second, why not?\n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_us/?utm_medium=copy_link/)\n\nMaybe you read the rules of some mainstream diet or heard your favorite fitness guru speak about how evil peanut butter is. But quite frankly, I don’t think it’s that bad (and I’m a natural food chef and fitness specialist). Of course, a big exception to including peanut butter in your diet is if you suffer from a serious, life-threatening allergy to peanuts. And if this is the case, simply substitute peanut butter for any other nut butter of your choice. You can also use hemp seeds or just omit it all together. \n\nThe next smoothie adjustment I decided to make was with my liquid of choice. Now, when you’re surfing the web for smoothie recipes that are tasty and healthy, or even if you’ve decided to just visit a local smoothie shop, their non-dairy milk choices are typically:\n\n* Almond\n* Coconut \n* Hemp \n\nBut what if you can’t have any those? Well, you could just use plain old water but why not try something different? This is why we’re introducing oat milk into this delicious recipe. You can find oat milk pretty much at any health food store, Whole Foods or even at Walmart nowadays.\n\nAnd if you’re looking to save some money, you can even make your very own oat milk. It’s really simple. All you need is:\n\n* 1 cup of oats\n* 3 cups of water\n\nJust blend them together for about 30 seconds and you’re done. You can strain it using a fine [mesh strainer or a nut milk bag](https://www.amazon.com/shop/officialcheft?ref=exp_inf_sh_own_officialcheft). It’s really your personal preference; the mesh strainer seems to work best for me. \n\nThen pour your oat milk into a mason jar, seal it tight and refrigerate for up to about a week. Now you’ve got your very own homemade oat milk, super simple. \n\n### Health Highlights of This CBD Shake \n\nHere are some of the nutritional highlights for this recipe:\n\n* **Oats**: Rich in antioxidants, oats can help repair skin and reduce inflammation.\n* **Bananas**: If sleep is an issue for you, then this smoothie may be the answer to some of your problems. Bananas contain the amino acid L-tryptophan, which helps with relaxation. Combining bananas with cannabidiol (CBD) may be the perfect combination to get the very important rest you need.\n\nRELATED: [DIY RECIPE: 3 NO-BAKE, CANNABIS-INFUSED BANANA DESSERTS](https://hellomd.com/articles/diy-recipe-3-no-bake-cannabis-infused-banana-desserts/)\n\n* **CBD**: Speaking of CBD, this cannabinoid stimulates the endocannabinoid system (ECS), which can help to create balance in the body. \n\nMany report CBD reduces:\n\n* Pain\n* Anxiety\n* Inflammation \n\nCBD can also help address certain diseases, such as:\n\n* Epilepsy\n* Asthma \n* Fibromyalgia\n\nThis protein-packed smoothie recipe is also gluten free, so long as you’re buying the oats that specify that they’re gluten free on the package. \n\nThis delicious recipe is also:\n\n* Soy free\n* Nut free \n* Dairy free\n\n### Ingredients for CBD-Infused Peanut Butter Oat Milk Protein Shake \n\nServes: 2\n\n* 1 cup oats\n* 16 oz oat milk\n* 2 medium bananas\n* 1 tbsp peanut butter\n* 1 tsp cinnamon\n* 4 ml [CBD tincture](https://hellomd.com/tag/tincture/)\n* 2 scoops vegan plant-based protein powder\n* 1 hand full of ice\n\n### How to Make CBD-Infused Peanut Butter Oat Milk Protein Shake \n\n1. Place all of your ingredients in a blender and blended until smooth.\n2. Serve in an 8 oz mason jar and garnish with fresh oats on top.\n3. If the smoothie is too thick, add more oat milk or water to thin it out. \n\nPhoto credit: [Tito Dudley aka Chef T](https://www.instagram.com/officialcheft/)\n\nWant to try CBD, but don’t know where to start? [Shop our selection of high-quality, lab-tested CBD products](https://hellomd.com/) and have them shipped to your door. And if you have questions about CBD, [ask them](https://hellomd.com/questions-and-answers/) and our community will answer.\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3888888888888888,"src":"/static/8ced230b400544dd53220c4cce0cce50/14b42/f40d7cd7b95c208af68a7def9bcbfc9b.jpg","srcSet":"/static/8ced230b400544dd53220c4cce0cce50/f836f/f40d7cd7b95c208af68a7def9bcbfc9b.jpg 200w,\n/static/8ced230b400544dd53220c4cce0cce50/2244e/f40d7cd7b95c208af68a7def9bcbfc9b.jpg 400w,\n/static/8ced230b400544dd53220c4cce0cce50/14b42/f40d7cd7b95c208af68a7def9bcbfc9b.jpg 800w,\n/static/8ced230b400544dd53220c4cce0cce50/47498/f40d7cd7b95c208af68a7def9bcbfc9b.jpg 1200w,\n/static/8ced230b400544dd53220c4cce0cce50/0e329/f40d7cd7b95c208af68a7def9bcbfc9b.jpg 1600w,\n/static/8ced230b400544dd53220c4cce0cce50/1b235/f40d7cd7b95c208af68a7def9bcbfc9b.jpg 1717w","srcWebp":"/static/8ced230b400544dd53220c4cce0cce50/58556/f40d7cd7b95c208af68a7def9bcbfc9b.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/8ced230b400544dd53220c4cce0cce50/61e93/f40d7cd7b95c208af68a7def9bcbfc9b.webp 200w,\n/static/8ced230b400544dd53220c4cce0cce50/1f5c5/f40d7cd7b95c208af68a7def9bcbfc9b.webp 400w,\n/static/8ced230b400544dd53220c4cce0cce50/58556/f40d7cd7b95c208af68a7def9bcbfc9b.webp 800w,\n/static/8ced230b400544dd53220c4cce0cce50/99238/f40d7cd7b95c208af68a7def9bcbfc9b.webp 1200w,\n/static/8ced230b400544dd53220c4cce0cce50/7c22d/f40d7cd7b95c208af68a7def9bcbfc9b.webp 1600w,\n/static/8ced230b400544dd53220c4cce0cce50/a7a34/f40d7cd7b95c208af68a7def9bcbfc9b.webp 1717w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_3054-markdown","title":"DIY Recipe: Iced CBD Matcha Green Tea Latte","slug":"diy-recipe-iced-cbd-matcha-green-tea-latte","content":"Matcha has been an important part of Japanese tea ceremonies for centuries, and now—much like [cannabidiol (CBD)](https://www.hellomd.com/tag/cbd)—matcha is having a moment in the Western world’s wellness spotlight. And it’s with good reason: Made of specially grown and finely ground green tea leaves, matcha is high in caffeine, but it’s also high in an amino acid called [theanine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theanine). \n\nA few studies actually show that the combination of [caffeine and theanine can boost mood and focus](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0271531717304967) in ways that are different than just having caffeine alone. And some small studies suggest that theanine can help reduce stress and anxiety. \n\nThis research may explain why some folks now prefer matcha instead of coffee as their morning beverage—the former seems to boost cognitive function without the jitteriness that coffee is sometimes known for. \n\nIn addition to being a good substitute for coffee, matcha has many possible health benefits. So far, research suggests that it’s: \n\n* High in antioxidants \n* Good for your liver \n* Helpful in managing cholesterol levels \n\nGiven all of these benefits, it’s no wonder more, and more people are making matcha a part of their diet. Look around the right spots in any big city, and you’re likely to find a wide array of matcha products—from ice cream to pastries and, of course, the ever-popular matcha latte.\n\nMatcha lattes are always a good choice. But if it’s hot outside, an iced matcha latte can really hit the spot. And what better way to up your enjoyment and the health benefits of matcha than by **adding some CBD to your drink**? \n\nThe following recipe for iced CBD matcha latte is quick, easy, and, most importantly, the perfect pick-me-up on a summery day. \n\n![Hello1-min (34).png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Hello1_min_34_11f14353ad.png)\n\n### Ingredients for Iced CBD Matcha Green Tea Latte\n\nServes 1\n\n- 1 teaspoon [matcha powder](https://amzn.to/3wsUc8S)\n- 1–2 tablespoons hot water \n- 8 oz milk of your choice \n- 1–2 teaspoons [honey or maple syrup](https://amzn.to/3MuOkRM)\n- [dash of vanilla extract ](https://amzn.to/3NplbYA)\n- 15–30 mg CBD tincture, or your preferred dosage \n- ice \n\n### How to Make Iced CBD Matcha Green Tea Latte\n\n- 1.) In a small bowl, whisk the hot water and matcha powder together to create a mixture with a paste-like consistency. Make sure there are no clumps—add more water if needed. \n\n- 2.) Add honey, vanilla extract, and CBD tincture. Whisk some more to combine.\n\n- 3.) Fill a glass with ice and milk, and then pour a bowl containing matcha mixture into the glass. Stir well and drink immediately.\n\n### Get a Medical Marijuana Card Online\n\nIt's easy to get your medical marijuana document with the online [Telehealth service HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/get-started/). Register, pay, and receive an online medical consultation with a licensed practitioner and purchase medical cannabis today. 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But these days, the possibilities are endless. There’s cannabis chocolate, cannabis mints, sprayable cannabis, even cannabis eye drops—and the list goes on and on. \n\nBut one of the best consumption methods to gain traction in recent years is the cannabis-infused beverage. Whether it be tea, coffee, nonalcoholic beer or even sparkling water, cannabis drinkables are the way to go on a hot summer day or at a party where everyone but you is consuming alcohol.\n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_us/?utm_medium=copy_link/)\n\nCannabis-infused drinks are a great option for consumers who don’t want to smoke or vape. And depending on the contents of your stomach, they typically don’t take as long as edibles to kick in.\n\nLiquids go through the same digestive path in the body as solid foods do, but if your stomach isn’t full, most liquids can be readily absorbed by your stomach lining and then quickly passed onto your small intestine for further absorption. \n\nThis process is why you feel alcohol’s effects more quickly if you have some on an empty stomach. Though there aren’t any studies like this that apply to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) or cannabidiol (CBD) absorption in the digestive system specifically, we can assume that the process works similarly with the cannabinoids in the cannabis plant. \n\nThis reasoning would also explain why folks often say they can feel the effects of cannabis-infused beverages much more quickly than that of edibles. \n\nIf you’re itching to try some THC- and CBD-infused drinks, look no further. We’ve rounded up some of our favorites that you can enjoy whenever the moment suits you. \n\nRELATED: [DIY RECIPES: 3 SPARKLING CANNABIS COOLERS](https://hellomd.com/articles/diy-recipes-3-sparkling-cannabis-coolers/)\n\n### 1. Turn Kikoko’s Positivi-Tea Into an Iced Summertime Treat\n\n![Kikoko Positivi-Tea](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-24b83285-6e58-40e1-a126-c5b1b24b1131/original.png)\n\n[Kikoko’s Positivi-Tea](https://kikoko.com/product/positivi-tea/) is a lemongrass mint flavored tea that’s both tasty and refreshing. Each tea bag contains 10 mg of THC and another 5 mg of CBD to balance out THC’s effects. This tea can be enjoyed either hot or iced.\n\nAnd the best part? It’s free from any cannabis smell or taste, making it a discreet option for discerning consumers. \n\n### 2. Cannabis Quencher’s Old Fashioned Lemonade Will Take You Back to Your Childhood \n\n![Cannabis Quencher Old Fashioned Lemonade](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-147e590f-4152-4657-8304-58c150caf230/original.png)\n\nA tall glass of ice-cold lemonade is one of the hallmarks of an American childhood. And now that you’re an adult, you can enjoy a little bit of cannabis with this classic summertime beverage. \nEach bottle of [Cannabis Quencher’s Old Fashioned Lemonade](https://vccbrands.com/product/old-fashioned-lemonade-cannabis-quencher-200mg/) is made with organic lemons, organic cane sugar and 100 mg of THC—but don’t let that number scare you off.\n\nYou can get smaller doses easily: Every bottle has a see-through milligram indicator that allows for an accurate 10 mg dose. And if you want to microdose, each capful contains just 2 mg of THC. \n\n### 3. Take Atlas’ Raspberry & Hibiscus Beverage Mix on Your Next Hike \n\n![Atlas Raspberry & Hibiscus Beverage Mix](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-8e4bb1fd-396c-4a6b-ae13-f258a21168ea/original.png)\n\nBerkeley, CA-based Atlas Edibles has figured out a way to infuse rosin into sugar crystals, enabling them to make the first ever solvent-less powdered beverage mixes. Its [Raspberry and Hibiscus](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5c3e965a0b7e18b8e3841bef/raspberry-and-hibiscus-beverage-mix) variety is bold, tangy and just a tad herbaceous—the perfect flavor for summer. \n\nTo make a serving, empty the powered contents of each package into 12 ounces of liquid and shake vigorously. Each serving contains 10 mg of CBD and 5 mg of THC—a balanced ratio that’s great for a mellow Sunday afternoon on the trail or at the beach. \n\n### 4. Somatik’s THC-infused Cold Brew Coffee Can Jumpstart a Day of Summer Activities \n\n![Somatik THC-infused Cold Brew Coffee](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-f9595086-4746-4b84-98a9-c6e96d21c924/original.png)\n\nThis [THC-infused Cold Brew Coffee from Somatik](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5c6c72b39fcb5d72a7f3dd9f/thc-infused-cold-brew-coffee) was designed to improve mood and enhance your sense of well-being. The combination of caffeine and 10 mg of THC per bottle gives this coffee a sativa-like vibe. \n\nThis cannabis-infused cold brew is ready to drink out of the bottle and is best served over ice. You can also add a dash of milk or use it to spike your regular cup of coffee before a long, fun-filled day of catching some rays. \n\nPhoto credits: Navistock/Shutterstock.com (main image), [Kikoko](https://www.instagram.com/p/Butho70Fsg9/) (Kikoko image), [Venice Cookie Company](https://www.instagram.com/p/BzeUgYkBLNs/) (Cannabis Quenchers image), [Atlas](https://www.instagram.com/p/Brni5lIBHSw/) (Atlas image), [Somatik](https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz0h5o4Bt0o/) (Somatik image)\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-what-you-need-to-know-about-marijuana/) index of articles. And if you have questions about cannabis, [ask them](https://hellomd.com/questions-and-answers/) and our community will answer.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3605442176870748,"src":"/static/e538499d31d9ccb02028f38bdf5a7013/14b42/e805ef2797b97c765fa5e24b37ff6279.jpg","srcSet":"/static/e538499d31d9ccb02028f38bdf5a7013/f836f/e805ef2797b97c765fa5e24b37ff6279.jpg 200w,\n/static/e538499d31d9ccb02028f38bdf5a7013/2244e/e805ef2797b97c765fa5e24b37ff6279.jpg 400w,\n/static/e538499d31d9ccb02028f38bdf5a7013/14b42/e805ef2797b97c765fa5e24b37ff6279.jpg 800w,\n/static/e538499d31d9ccb02028f38bdf5a7013/47498/e805ef2797b97c765fa5e24b37ff6279.jpg 1200w,\n/static/e538499d31d9ccb02028f38bdf5a7013/0e329/e805ef2797b97c765fa5e24b37ff6279.jpg 1600w,\n/static/e538499d31d9ccb02028f38bdf5a7013/ac9d7/e805ef2797b97c765fa5e24b37ff6279.jpg 3549w","srcWebp":"/static/e538499d31d9ccb02028f38bdf5a7013/58556/e805ef2797b97c765fa5e24b37ff6279.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/e538499d31d9ccb02028f38bdf5a7013/61e93/e805ef2797b97c765fa5e24b37ff6279.webp 200w,\n/static/e538499d31d9ccb02028f38bdf5a7013/1f5c5/e805ef2797b97c765fa5e24b37ff6279.webp 400w,\n/static/e538499d31d9ccb02028f38bdf5a7013/58556/e805ef2797b97c765fa5e24b37ff6279.webp 800w,\n/static/e538499d31d9ccb02028f38bdf5a7013/99238/e805ef2797b97c765fa5e24b37ff6279.webp 1200w,\n/static/e538499d31d9ccb02028f38bdf5a7013/7c22d/e805ef2797b97c765fa5e24b37ff6279.webp 1600w,\n/static/e538499d31d9ccb02028f38bdf5a7013/04ff1/e805ef2797b97c765fa5e24b37ff6279.webp 3549w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_3039-markdown","title":"DIY Recipes: 3 Sparkling Cannabis Coolers ","slug":"diy-recipes-3-sparkling-cannabis-coolers","content":"With summer comes a string of barbecues, pool parties, and cookouts. You may be deciding on the perfect dish to share that’ll leave your friends raving. But forget about the usual potato salad or slaw. Instead, be the maverick who offers up a fresh and thirst-quenching cannabis-infused cooler made with sparkling water.\n\nIf you’re looking to cut down on alcohol, a cannabis-infused beverage makes for a healthy alternative. Not only will it keep your guests feeling festive, but a sparkling cooler will be lighter and contain fewer calories than the usual party beverages like beer, wine or sugary cocktails.\n\nAnd in the summer heat, it’s always a good idea to stay hydrated—something alcohol isn’t a great idea, but a cannabis cooler is.\n\nSo, consider trying out one of these easy and refreshing recipes for your next get-together or hang-out session at home.  \n\n![Hello2-min (13).png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Hello2_min_13_04e693cc48.png)\n\n### Tips for Serving Your Sparkling Cannabis Coolers\n\nAn important thing to keep in mind as you prepare and serve [cannabis edibles](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/essentials-about-edibles-that-you-need-to-know) is keeping people informed. A canna-beverage for a happy, steady buzz sounds great, but you’ll want to prep your guests, particularly marijuana newbies, for the experience.\n\nIn addition to making sure you tell your guests about the infused drinks, be sure to place a label or sign in front of the bowl or pitcher that contains cannabis. You could also label each cup or use different-colored cups specifically for your cannabis beverages to prevent someone from accidentally drinking another guest’s infused drink.\n\nMost importantly, keep cannabis beverages away from any youngsters at the party.\n\n![Hello6-min (14).png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Hello6_min_14_b1261ca3dd.png)\n\n### How We’ll Infuse These Cannabis Coolers\n\nWe recommend using **marijuana tinctures** in your coolers. If you’re worried about guests not wanting to feel high, try a [tincture rich in CBD](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/diy-recipe-high-cbd-cannabis-tincture). Tinctures with greater **cannabidiol (CBD)** to **tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)** ratio like 18:1 or will typically not get folks high, but will rather help relax them and promote a good vibe. \n\nThat said, everyone reacts differently to cannabis, so you may have to do some experimenting to find the cannabis tincture and dose that works best with the theme of your party.\n\n![iStock-891508752.jpg](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i_Stock_891508752_11d8395ead.jpg)\n\n### Cannabis-Infused Sparkling Watermelon-Basil Water\n\nFor many, watermelon is the official flavor of summer. But watermelon doesn’t just taste sweet and refreshing. It has a lot of health advantages, too. For example:\n\n- It keeps you hydrated, as watermelon is made up of 92% water.\n- It’s rich in vitamin C, which can act as an antioxidant.\n- In animal tests, watermelon seemed to help lower inflammation.\n\nThe basil in this beverage gives it a nice herbal kick and adds magnesium and vitamin A to the drink, too.\n\n#### Ingredients for Cannabis-Infused Sparkling Watermelon-Basil Water\n\nServes 4\n\n- 24 oz carbonated water\n- 4 cups of watermelon cubes\n- 1/4 lemon slice\n- Handful of fresh basil, 10–20 leaves\n- 20 mg of cannabis tincture (4 droppers so each person gets a 5 mg dose)\n- Ice\n\n#### How to Make Cannabis-Infused Sparkling Watermelon-Basil Water\n\n- 1.) Either with a blender or by hand, puree/crush the watermelon (you can leave some watermelon in chunks if you’d like). \n- 2.) Crush the basil leaves at the bottom of a pitcher. \n- 3.) Add the pureed watermelon and carbonated water to the pitcher. \n- 4.) Add the cannabis tincture and squeeze 1/4 of lemon into the pitcher. \n- 5.) Top off with as much ice as you’d like. Stir and serve.\n\n![iStock-1138063356.jpg](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i_Stock_1138063356_efe80e95e0.jpg)\n\n### Cannabis-Infused Sparkling Raspberry-Hibiscus Water\n\nHibiscus may make you think of Hawaii or a tropical island, but consider enjoying the flower closer to home to reap its benefits. The hibiscus plant:\n\n- Is rich in antioxidants\n- Promotes liver health\n- Has shown some antibacterial properties\n\nPlus, the strong, tart taste of hibiscus is not only delicious but is also effective at masking any marijuana taste. \n\n#### Ingredients for Cannabis-Infused Sparkling Raspberry-Hibiscus Water\n\nServes 4\n\n- 16 oz hot water\n- 4 hibiscus tea bags\n- 24 oz carbonated water\n- 2 tsp raspberry fruit drops or flavoring\n- 20 mg of cannabis tincture (4 droppers so each person gets a 5 mg dose)\n- Ice\n- Mint stalk garnish (optional)\n\n#### How to Make Cannabis-Infused Sparkling Raspberry-Hibiscus Water\n\n- 1.) Boil the water.\n- 2.) Steep the tea bags in the boiling water for 5 minutes. \n- 3.) As you wait, drop 2 tsp of raspberry flavoring and the cannabis tincture into the carbonated water. \n- 4.) Take out the tea bags. Then, mix the tea and carbonated water together. \n- 5.) Add as much ice as you’d like. Stir and serve.\n\n![iStock-967740668.jpg](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i_Stock_967740668_fc2cfbd3fc.jpg)\n\n### Cannabis-Infused Sparkling Chamomile-Nutmeg Water\n\nThis recipe’s a bit of a twist. Cookout all winded down, but the summer heat making it too hot to enjoy warm tea? Problems with sleep? Try a cold sparkling water mixture using a cannabis tincture targeted for insomnia. The chamomile is good for relaxation and helps promote better sleep. \n\nMeanwhile, the honey also has health benefits of its own, including:\n\n- Promoting immunity\n- Soothing sore throats\n- Acting as an antibacterial\n\nIf you have a little more time to spend on this recipe, you can always use our [cannabis-infused honey](https://hellomd.com/articles/diy-recipe-how-to-make-cannabis-honey/) recipe as the base.\n\n#### Ingredients for Cannabis-Infused Sparkling Chamomile-Nutmeg Water\n\nServes 4\n\n- 16 oz hot water\n- 4 chamomile tea bags\n- 24 oz carbonated water\n- 1 dash of ground nutmeg\n- 4 tsp of honey\n- 20 mg of cannabis tincture (four droppers so each person gets a 5mg dose)\n\n#### How to Make Cannabis-Infused Sparkling Chamomile-Nutmeg Water\n\n- 1.) Boil 16 oz of water. \n- 2.) Let the tea bags steep in the boiling water for 5 minutes. \n- 3.) Add the honey and a dash of nutmeg into the hot mixture. Stir.\n- 4.) Add the cannabis tincture to the carbonated water. \n- 5.) Take out the teabags and mix the tea and carbonated water together. \n- 6.) Add as much ice as you see fit. Stir and serve.\n\nThese offerings of light and cool beverages with a cannabis kicker (and some medicinal benefits) will have you soaring through the festivities in no time.\n\n### Get a Medical Marijuana Card Online\n\nIt's easy to get your medical marijuana document with the online [Telehealth service HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/get-started/). Register, pay, and receive an online medical consultation with a licensed practitioner and purchase medical cannabis today. 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