{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-tags-template-js","path":"/tag/edible/10","result":{"data":{"allArticle":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Article_2482-markdown","title":"DIY Recipe: Cannabis-Infused Gravy With Vegan Option","slug":"diy-recipe-cannabis-infused-gravy-with-vegan-option","content":"Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends—and eating, of course. If you and your guests want to add marijuana to your holiday, you can try our recipe for cannabis-infused gravy. It’s a delicious way to add the healing properties of marijuana to your meal and can help with the anxiety, aches and pains, or stress anyone’s feeling on the day. We even have a vegan alternative so everyone can join in on the flavorful fun. Because what’s Thanksgiving without smothering your entire plate of food in gravy? \n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\nThis recipe calls for cannabutter as the best way to infuse the gravy. If you’ve never made it yourself, don’t worry: Our [cannabutter recipe](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/56b27915fe98a1000c000243/cannabis-infused-butter-recipe-make-your-own) will walk you through the surprisingly easy process. \n\nRELATED: [COOKING WITH CANNABIS](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/56f9cbe5eb647f000800007f/cooking-with-cannabis)\n\nThe effects of the gravy will vary depending on the amount and strain of cannabis you use to make your cannabutter. If you want an energizing high to combat post-meal fatigue, try a sativa like [Durban Poison](https://www.hellomd.com/strains/5a7cb16cd520d60009f4f4a3). If you’re looking for something a bit more relaxing to fight off holiday stress and anxiety, try an indica like Granddaddy Purple. For those who are a bit more THC-sensitive and looking for a less psychoactive experience, invest in a high-CBD strain like Cannatonic to help fight inflammation, anxiety and body aches. \n\n### Meat-Based Cannabis-Infused Gravy\n\n**Ingredients**\n\n>* 1/2 cup cannabutter \n>* 1 tsp coarse-ground black pepper\n>* 1/2 cup flour (gluten-free flour works well if needed)\n>* 2 tbsp fresh sage, chopped\n>* 4 cups of turkey drippings from roasting pan (use chicken or turkey stock if no drippings are available) \n\n**How To**\n\nMelt the cannabutter in a large saucepan over medium to high heat and then add the black pepper and sage. Next, slowly add the flour while whisking the mixture continuously. Once the flour is fully incorporated, add the turkey drippings or stock. Whisk until all ingredients are fully integrated and the mixture is smooth. Let the gravy cook for a couple of minutes, or until it achieves the desired consistency and thickness. \n\nRecipe serves 8. \n\n### Vegan Cannabis-Infused Gravy\n\n**Ingredients**\n\n>* 1/2 cup cannabis-infused margarine (use the same steps from the cannabutter recipe but replace butter with vegan-friendly margarine) \n>* 2 onions, thinly sliced\n>* 1/2 cup flour \n>* 2 tbsp sage, chopped \n>* 1 tsp coarse-ground black pepper\n>* 1 tbsp soy sauce\n>* 4 cups vegetable stock\n\n**How To**\n\nPlaced the infused margarine and onions in a large saucepan on medium to high heat and cook until the onions are translucent and the margarine is completely melted. Next, slowly add the flour while whisking the mixture continuously. Once the flour and margarine are fully incorporated, add the vegetable stock, soy sauce, black pepper and sage. Whisk until all ingredients are fully integrated and the mixture is smooth. Let the gravy cook for a couple of minutes, or until it achieves the desired consistency and thickness. \n\nRecipe serves 8. \n\nPhoto credit: [Glory Foods](https://www.flickr.com/photos/gloryfoods/)\n\nIf you’re new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) post. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's easy, private and 100% online. 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And these delicious muffins are perfect to make for yourself or share during the holidays with family and friends. They’re a great way to enjoy a treat full of healthy whole foods with the stress- and anxiety-busting properties of marijuana. The basic recipe you see here is low-glycemic, perfect if you suffer from diabetes. It can also be made gluten-free by substituting your preferred gluten-free flour, so your friends with Celiac disease can join in on the fun. You can also tailor this recipe to your taste by adding nuts, fruit or even chocolate pieces. \n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\n### How to Add Marijuana to Your Pumpkin Muffins\n\nThis recipe makes about 10 muffins and calls for a suggested amount of [cannabis-infused butter](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/56b27915fe98a1000c000243/diy-recipe-cannabutter-or-cannabis-butter) or cooking oil steeped with marijuana. The amount of cannabutter you use should be modified based on your desired effect. \n\n### Ingredients\n\n>* 1/2 cup cannabutter or marijuana-infused oil \n>* 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey\n>* 2 eggs\n>* 1 cup pumpkin pureé\n>* 1/4 cup milk of choice\n>* 1 tsp baking soda\n>* 1 tsp vanilla extract\n>* 1/4 tsp salt\n>* 1/2 tsp cinnamon (plus some for garnish)\n>* 1/2 tsp ground ginger\n>* 1/4 tsp nutmeg\n>* 1/4 tsp allspice or cloves\n>* 1 3/4 cup whole wheat flour \n>* 1/3 cup old-fashioned oats (plus some for garnish)\n>* sugar for garnish \n\n\nRELATED: [DIY RECIPE: EASY CBD-INFUSED HOT APPLE CIDER](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/59ea3edfd8935e10253b0bda/diy-recipe-easy-cbd-infused-hot-apple-cider)\n\n### How To\n\nPreheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease the cups of your muffin tin with normal butter or non-stick cooking spray.\n\nIn a large bowl, whisk together the butter or oil and maple syrup. Add the eggs and mix well.  Stir in the pumpkin pureé and milk, followed by the baking soda, vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice or cloves.\n\nAdd the flour and oats to the bowl and mix until combined. Here’s where you can add your extras—nuts, chocolate or fruit—if you wish to do so.\n\nDivide the batter evenly between the 10 muffin cups. Sprinkle the tops with a small amount of cinnamon, sugar and oats.  \n\nBake muffins for 23 to 26 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean.\nLet muffins cool for 10 to 15 minutes before removing from muffin tin.  \n\nAfter enjoying your first serving, be sure to wait one to two hours before having another muffin. As with all edibles, especially ones you’re trying for the first time, the best rule of thumb is to go low and slow. And if you’re sharing these delicious and healthy muffins with others, make sure they know the muffins are infused before they have a taste. \n\nPhoto credit: [Mink Mingle](https://unsplash.com/@minkmingle)\n\nIf you’re new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) post. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's easy, private and 100% online. \n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3605442176870748,"src":"/static/15e94bf00e841a00accbd3503c36cf50/14b42/254f1aa5526a349deb7d5f50720ed94d.jpg","srcSet":"/static/15e94bf00e841a00accbd3503c36cf50/f836f/254f1aa5526a349deb7d5f50720ed94d.jpg 200w,\n/static/15e94bf00e841a00accbd3503c36cf50/2244e/254f1aa5526a349deb7d5f50720ed94d.jpg 400w,\n/static/15e94bf00e841a00accbd3503c36cf50/14b42/254f1aa5526a349deb7d5f50720ed94d.jpg 800w,\n/static/15e94bf00e841a00accbd3503c36cf50/47498/254f1aa5526a349deb7d5f50720ed94d.jpg 1200w,\n/static/15e94bf00e841a00accbd3503c36cf50/108df/254f1aa5526a349deb7d5f50720ed94d.jpg 1391w","srcWebp":"/static/15e94bf00e841a00accbd3503c36cf50/58556/254f1aa5526a349deb7d5f50720ed94d.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/15e94bf00e841a00accbd3503c36cf50/61e93/254f1aa5526a349deb7d5f50720ed94d.webp 200w,\n/static/15e94bf00e841a00accbd3503c36cf50/1f5c5/254f1aa5526a349deb7d5f50720ed94d.webp 400w,\n/static/15e94bf00e841a00accbd3503c36cf50/58556/254f1aa5526a349deb7d5f50720ed94d.webp 800w,\n/static/15e94bf00e841a00accbd3503c36cf50/99238/254f1aa5526a349deb7d5f50720ed94d.webp 1200w,\n/static/15e94bf00e841a00accbd3503c36cf50/b3bfc/254f1aa5526a349deb7d5f50720ed94d.webp 1391w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2453-markdown","title":"3 Popular Questions About Marijuana & Insomnia Answered","slug":"3-popular-questions-about-marijuana-and-insomnia-answered","content":"We’re all looking for a better night’s sleep, which is why increasingly more people are looking to medicinal marijuana for help. [Lack of sleep has been shown to cause many harmful side effects](https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/features/10-results-sleep-loss#1), from raising cortisol levels to contributing to memory problems. It can also negatively affect your performance at your job or in school as well as lead to sexual dysfunction. But with so many consumption methods—smoking, vaping, consuming edibles or tinctures—and so many indica-dominant strains to choose from—Afghan Kush, Dutch Treat and Grape Ape, just to name a few—how do you know what works best for you?\n\nWe’ve gathered the top three questions about marijuana and sleep issues from our [Answers](https://www.hellomdcom/answers) platform, along with some suggestions for what kinds of medical marijuana helps with insomnia. Our community of experienced cannabis users, nurses and doctors came up with some great suggestions to help you figure out how cannabis can help you get a good night’s sleep. \n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\n### Q: With so many choices, what would you recommend for insomnia?\n\nAnswer: [@mark](https://www.hellomd.com/people/mark) It really depends first on how you like to consume your cannabis? Do you like to smoke, vaporize, take edibles or tinctures?\n\nOnce you have that decided, you should choose a pure indica variety, of a strength appropriate to your experience and tolerance. Go for an indica not a sativa as that is what will make you sleep. For example, [Rest from Humboldt Apothecary](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5bb3cbcf7fa32808cf85f54a/rest) is an indica tincture formulated specifically for sleeping.\n\nThe other thing to consider is that if you smoke, the effect is going to come on immediately, but then will likely wear off within 4 hours or so, at which time you may wake up. If your problem is staying asleep more than falling asleep, you might want to try an edible as the body metabolizes this over a longer period, and so you might find you stay asleep longer.\n\nTry a low dose indica, about two hours before bed. Start with 10 mg and work your way up from there.\n\nHope this helps. \n\n\n`embed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_Fdubl_kX8`\n\n### Q: Is CBD oil good for insomnia?\n\nAnswer: @Chronic 727 Insomnia is one of the most popular applications for medical cannabis, but like with other conditions there may be some trial and error to find the right formula. Personally I have had luck with 2 x CBD-to-1x THC ratios.\n\nI can suggest this resource to get started with:\n\nHelloMD’s Insomnia community has lots of posts on sleep:<br>\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/learn/insomnia \n\nGood luck with it.\n\n[Read more answers to this question.](https://www.hellomd.com/answers/587079bb6d8234000cbea1cb/is-cbd-oil-good-for-insomnia)\n\nRELATED: [TOP MARIJUANA PRODUCTS TO HELP WITH INSOMNIA](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/top-marijuana-products-to-help-with-insomnia)\n\n### Q: What are the best specific edibles for anxiety and insomnia?\n\nAnswer: [@drb]( https://www.hellomd.com/people/drb) Edibles can be tricky as they can take 1-3 hours to begin working. A product that some boast has a quicker result time such as 20 minutes is a product called Kiva Blueberry Terra Bites. The product treats insomnia via a chocolate-covered blueberry in small increments of 5 mg each bite. Recommended dosing is 1-3 bites, 1-3 hours before bed. \nAs always with edibles, I would recommend taking a 1/4 of the recommended dose with each new edible batch and waiting 3 hours before increasing as to avoid toxic effects such as profuse unwanted vomiting. \n\nFor anxiety, I would recommend a sublingual tincture or spray of CBD:THC ratio of >14:1. Care by design makes a CBD:THC ratio of 18:1 spray.\n\n[Read more answers to this question.](https://www.hellomd.com/answers/581d147a23537600074d712c/what-are-the-best-specific-edibles-for-anxiety-and-insomnia)\n\n`embed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oc215PQPzFI`\n\nPhoto credit: [Toa Heftiba](https://unsplash.com/@heftiba)\n\nIf you're new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/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.  \n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3605442176870748,"src":"/static/51ea74b5ee9a0f69d9a0f27d90c46428/14b42/ddb1d1178a927419eb96648c7295ac8f.jpg","srcSet":"/static/51ea74b5ee9a0f69d9a0f27d90c46428/f836f/ddb1d1178a927419eb96648c7295ac8f.jpg 200w,\n/static/51ea74b5ee9a0f69d9a0f27d90c46428/2244e/ddb1d1178a927419eb96648c7295ac8f.jpg 400w,\n/static/51ea74b5ee9a0f69d9a0f27d90c46428/14b42/ddb1d1178a927419eb96648c7295ac8f.jpg 800w,\n/static/51ea74b5ee9a0f69d9a0f27d90c46428/47498/ddb1d1178a927419eb96648c7295ac8f.jpg 1200w,\n/static/51ea74b5ee9a0f69d9a0f27d90c46428/231d7/ddb1d1178a927419eb96648c7295ac8f.jpg 1393w","srcWebp":"/static/51ea74b5ee9a0f69d9a0f27d90c46428/58556/ddb1d1178a927419eb96648c7295ac8f.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/51ea74b5ee9a0f69d9a0f27d90c46428/61e93/ddb1d1178a927419eb96648c7295ac8f.webp 200w,\n/static/51ea74b5ee9a0f69d9a0f27d90c46428/1f5c5/ddb1d1178a927419eb96648c7295ac8f.webp 400w,\n/static/51ea74b5ee9a0f69d9a0f27d90c46428/58556/ddb1d1178a927419eb96648c7295ac8f.webp 800w,\n/static/51ea74b5ee9a0f69d9a0f27d90c46428/99238/ddb1d1178a927419eb96648c7295ac8f.webp 1200w,\n/static/51ea74b5ee9a0f69d9a0f27d90c46428/bd6e8/ddb1d1178a927419eb96648c7295ac8f.webp 1393w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2268-markdown","title":"4 Helpful CBD Products to Add to Your Daily Routine","slug":"4-helpful-cbd-products-to-add-to-your-daily-routine","content":"Chances are you’ve heard of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive compound in cannabis. But another piece of the cannabis puzzle is having a moment—cannabidiol (CBD). CBD is the therapeutic, non-psychoactive compound that has neuroprotective properties. It’s not only been shown to help ease pain, reduce anxiety and depression, but [CBD also appears to manage a number of chronic conditions](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/56c52e887c6109000800009a/cbd-cannabidiol-the-medicine-of-the-future) including cancer, diabetes and arthritis. It works to balance the endocannabinoid system, which is responsible for regulating a number of important bodily functions like memory, immune function, appetite, sleep, mood and motor control. \n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\nCBD-dominant products are great for people who don’t want to feel high—many people microdose with a CBD-dominant medicine during the day to manage their condition while still being able to take care of their daily responsibilities. \n\nFolks used to consuming THC-dominant cannabis might not think they have much use for products high in CBD, but you don’t have to have a pressing medical condition in order to benefit from all of the healing effects of the compound. \n\nWhatever your situation, check out these products and see how they might be able to fit into your normal routine. \n\nRELATED: [DIY RECIPE: CBD-INFUSED LEMONADE SPRITZERS WITH BASIL](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5994e65504d088060b25e2b9/diy-recipe-cbd-infused-lemonade-spritzers-with-basill)\n\n**Lord Jones Pain & Wellness Pure CBD Lotion**\nAn infused topical may be just what you need if you suffer from chronic pain. It can be used to:\n\n* help soothe achy feet at the end of a long day.\n* reduce painful inflammation in swollen joints.\n* ease tight, sore muscles.\n\nEach bottle of this soothing lotion comes packed with 100 mg of CBD and no THC. Each pump measures out 2 mg of CBD so you can easily keep track of your exact dosage.
\n\n**Emerald Alchemy 20:1 CBD Tincture**\nA tincture is cannabis-infused alcohol that can be taken alone sublingually (under the tongue); eaten by adding to foods such as sauces, soups and dressings; or imbibed when added to juices or teas.\n\nEmerald Alchemy’s high CBD tincture can:\n\n* take the edge off a stressful day.\n* help with the frustrating restlessness of insomnia.\n* work to relieve anxiety.\n\nEach dropper full contains 20 mg of CBD and 1 mg of THC, so there will be almost no psychoactive effects, but you’ll still benefit from the powerful combination of both healing compounds working together.  \n\n**[Bloom Farms](https://www.hellomd.com/biz/57730c61e878f80007000026/bloom-farms) ACDC Cartridge**\nVaping is a quick and discreet way to medicate whether you’re at home or out and about. [Bloom Farms ACDC vape pen](http://getbloomfarms.com/willits-acdc-3-1/) uses ACDC, a highly therapeutic strain that’s an effective mood booster without any psychoactive effects. This balancing strain is good for daily use and won’t leave you feeling drained or low on energy after a few puffs. It’s also good for:\n\n* pain\n* anxiety\n* depression\n* chronic stress\n* tension\n\n**The Venice Cookie Company Sugar-Free CBD Zinger**\nIf you’re trying to cut down on sugar, clean up your eating habits or just being more conscious about the ingredients in your cannabis-infused treats, this vegan cookie is a sensible choice that won’t make you miss dairy at all. It’s soft, chewy and full of flavor from lemon, ginger and turmeric, a spice that’s also known for its anti-inflammatory benefits.\n\nA whole cookie has 100 mg of CBD and 15 mg of THC. The suggested dosage is about 1/10 of a wedge of the cookie which has 10 mg of CBD and 1 to 2 g of THC. As with all edibles, it’s best to start with the lowest dosage, wait at least two hours to see how you feel and then have another small piece. Repeat this process until you achieve your desired experience and then save the rest for next time. \n\nPhoto credit: [kate fisher](https://www.flickr.com/photos/fisherkate/)\n\nIf you’re new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) post. 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Luxury brand Lord Jones is leading the way with high-end branding and a focus on patient health and wellness. Voted “Best Low Dose Edible,” by _High Times_, and featured in fashion magazine _[Vogue](http://www.vogue.com/article/sigur-ros-pot-cannabis-edible-candy-lord-jones)_, the creators of Lord Jones have successfully bridged the world of cannabis health with the world of fashion. Founders Cindy Capobianco and Rob Rosenheck are poised and ready for the cannabis boom of 2018 as they evolve and expand their line of edibles and topicals.\r\n\r\n### From Fashion to Food to Cannabis\r\n\r\nJust a few years ago, when Cindy and Rob brought their high-end medicated candies to shops around LA, the dispensary managers said “that’s beautiful, I don’t know what to do with it—it’s too expensive.” The couple was a few years ahead of the curve, but now the industry's catching up. “A few years ago, everything was about the cheapest product,” Rob says, “Our peers weren't finding products that were speaking to them; brands that were clearly labeled aspirational, transparent, effective, safe, and stood for quality.” \r\n\r\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\r\n\r\nThe creation of the Lord Jones brand is a product of Rob and Cindy’s professional backgrounds and passion for the cannabis plant. In their previous life, the married couple ran a creative agency together for 10 years, working on fashion and lifestyle brands with clients like Gap and Banana Republic. They learned about the food business after they helped launch Lara Bars and ended up working on other organic food brands for General Mills. They always kept their client list small in order to work with brands they believe in, saying “Every brand we worked on we wanted to be a consumer of that brand, live the brand, champion the brand—they were all brands we believed in. That’s what was behind Lord Jones. We wanted to create a brand that we wanted to use and that other people who care about quality wanted to use.”\r\n\r\n`embed: https://www.instagram.com/p/BYGsS3UjCki/` \r\n</br>\r\n### Wellness Beyond Beauty\r\n\r\nThere are three tenets behind Lord Jones: a superior brand experience, the finest non-cannabis ingredients and formulations, and cannabis superiority. This can be seen in the brightly colored, elegantly designed packaging. Add to that the Sigurberry edible (a collaboration with the band Sigur Ros), which was launched at a Billboard-worthy Los Angeles [sound bath](http://www.billboard.com/articles/business/7767912/sound-bathing-with-sigur-ros-and-their-lord-jones-edibles) event. The band played live at the historic LA theatre Neuehouse while patients enhanced with Lord Jones edibles laid on mats and admired the pulsing light installation.\r\n\r\nWhile the Lord Jones branding is eye-catching and beautiful, it’s not all about looks. The true differentiators of their products is a result of focusing on the use of cannabis to target specific ailments. When aspiring cannabis marketers ask Cindy and Rob for advice on getting into the cannabis industry, they tell them knowledge about the plant is extremely important. “If you’re going to be in this business on the branding side you need to understand what you’re talking about in a way that’s different than any other industry. No one wants a tourist who just says ‘I can make that pretty.’”\r\n\r\n`embed: https://www.instagram.com/p/BVQQ2DYDEe7/` \r\n</br>\r\n### Cannabis Caregivers\r\n\r\nIn the beginning, Lord Jones created a nonprofit collective in order to sell their products, and ended up becoming caregivers. Cindy says, “We didn’t set out to become caregivers, but many patients who had never used cannabis got in touch and we started helping people who had never used cannabis at all or not in 30 years.” This constant interaction with patients and their needs has had a huge effect on the products. “We’ve learned more from our patients than anyone else in this business. The fact that we’re caregivers with them has shaped our product in ways that we had never anticipated.”\r\n\r\nTheir patients live with a variety of conditions, including migraines, autoimmune disease, cancer, AIDS, HIV and various skin conditions. They see groups of migraine sufferers using both the topical and the high CBD gumdrops for their headaches, while post-op or post-accident patients who can’t take opioids experience significantly diminished pain after taking their gumdrops and using their topical. Cindy listens to these patients “crying on the phone saying they never thought they would feel relief again.”\r\n\r\nWorking so closely with patients helps Cindy and Rob learn how their product can be used and also informs formulations going forward. “Many of the products we’re launching soon are inspired by our patients and their needs and their ailments.”\r\n\r\n### Terpene-Infused CBD Topicals\r\n\r\nThere are three different versions of the Lord Jones topical: a [5:1 Pain and Wellness Body Lotion](https://www.hellomd.com/marijuana-undefined/5-1-pain-and-wellness-formula-body-lotion) which contains 100 mg CBD, a [1:1 Pain and Wellness Formula](https://www.hellomd.com/marijuana-undefined/1-1-pain-and-wellness-formula-body-lotion) and a [Pure CBD Body Lotion](https://www.hellomd.com/marijuana-undefined/pain-wellness-pure-cbd-lotion). The lotions contain “full spectrum whole plant medicine for maximum pain relief and aid to skin conditions.” The scented version celebrates the terpenes of the plant with notes of hep, sage, mint and green citrus, creating a bright fragrance with far-reaching appeal.\r\n\r\nCindy knows that topicals are often used by people new to cannabis and they want to make them feel as comfortable as possible with what they’re putting on their body. The topicals also contain Frescolat, a natural cooling agent, so you immediately feel a cooling sensation when applied, letting patients know exactly there they put the lotion on their body.  The user friendly product design is also seen in the vacuum-pump feature, which dispenses exactly 1 mL per pump, containing 2 mg CBD and 0.4 mg THC in the 5:1 formulation.  \r\n\r\n`embed: https://www.instagram.com/p/BUhWpxqjwQR/` \r\n</br>\r\nVeronica Brooks, a recognizable customer service specialist at HelloMD and her mother use the topicals for knee pain and arthritis, respectively. “This is the perfect product for patients with sore muscles, as the topical is a nice alternative for those who do not want any psychoactive effects. This pain and wellness lotion delivers rapid relief, and has quickly become a favorite in my mom’s cabinet,” she says. \r\n\r\nThe topicals are also effective for patients with more serious conditions like fibromyalgia, lupus, migraines and chronic pain, but also work for sunburns, bug bites and sore feet.  Even [celebrity stylists have caught on](http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/how-cannabis-beauty-products-could-change-red-carpet-game-967518) to the topical trend, using the CBD lotion on the soles of their clients’s feet before spending a long night on the red carpet in high heels.  You can get a taste for the versatile uses of the topicals from their [Instagram feed](https://www.instagram.com/thelordjones/), which is full of patient testimonials claiming “the relief was instant!” and “my neck was pain-free for the first time in eight years.”  \r\n\r\nRELATED: [TOP 5 MARIJUANA PRODUCTS FOR CHRONIC PAIN](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/top-5-marijuana-products-for-chronic-pain)\r\n\r\n### Artisanal Edibles\r\n\r\nThere are [six different formulations](http://www.lordjones.com/browse) of Lord Jones edibles, including 5, 10, or 20 mg THC, with 5:1 CBD, and pure CBD options. They have created many options, including low-dose options, so people can easily find the right dose for themselves. \r\n\r\n“With only 2 mg of THC, these gum drops are perfect for [microdosing](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/microdosing-a-better-way-to-take-cannabis) throughout the day, ” says our Director of Operations, Ashleigh Jessup, who appreciates the consumer-friendly dosing capabilities.\r\n\r\nThe ability to titrate dosage also led to the decision to make candy over baked goods because “candy is a more elegant form of food,” and “transforming the chemical state of sugar is math and chemistry more in line with dosing.” They are mindfully designed so you can eat one full piece of candy as a dose.\r\n\r\nTrue to their word, the candies are all natural, handmade in small batches and can stand up to sweets made by a fine candy maker. The active ingredients include THC extracts drawn from the finest California-grown cannabis, phytocannabinoid-rich CBD extracts from specially sourced organic hemp and terpenes to ensure the medical benefits of the whole plant entourage effect.  All of their products use whole plant medicine, and the CBD products are designed for health and wellness, rather than psychoactive benefit.  With their Lord Jones products, Cindy and Rob are making cannabis medicine incredibly appealing, approachable and effective.\r\n\r\n### Sound Baths & Spas\r\n\r\nThe Lord Jones brand is built on wellness as a lifestyle, and beyond products, Rob and Cindy are creating wellness experiences. Their first medicated sound bath was over a year ago, and since then they have hosted multiple sound baths and yoga classes at different events. They recently became the first cannabis brand to partner with luxury fitness club Equinox, where they will produce a recovery class and a series of events that are integrated into the spa program across the country.  \r\n\r\nIf you're 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.  ","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3333333333333333,"src":"/static/6e24bf131a3ad5a851eea7704969ebf6/14b42/a413411008e971ea70ac803d558b9dd1.jpg","srcSet":"/static/6e24bf131a3ad5a851eea7704969ebf6/f836f/a413411008e971ea70ac803d558b9dd1.jpg 200w,\n/static/6e24bf131a3ad5a851eea7704969ebf6/2244e/a413411008e971ea70ac803d558b9dd1.jpg 400w,\n/static/6e24bf131a3ad5a851eea7704969ebf6/14b42/a413411008e971ea70ac803d558b9dd1.jpg 800w,\n/static/6e24bf131a3ad5a851eea7704969ebf6/47498/a413411008e971ea70ac803d558b9dd1.jpg 1200w,\n/static/6e24bf131a3ad5a851eea7704969ebf6/54ac5/a413411008e971ea70ac803d558b9dd1.jpg 1365w","srcWebp":"/static/6e24bf131a3ad5a851eea7704969ebf6/58556/a413411008e971ea70ac803d558b9dd1.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/6e24bf131a3ad5a851eea7704969ebf6/61e93/a413411008e971ea70ac803d558b9dd1.webp 200w,\n/static/6e24bf131a3ad5a851eea7704969ebf6/1f5c5/a413411008e971ea70ac803d558b9dd1.webp 400w,\n/static/6e24bf131a3ad5a851eea7704969ebf6/58556/a413411008e971ea70ac803d558b9dd1.webp 800w,\n/static/6e24bf131a3ad5a851eea7704969ebf6/99238/a413411008e971ea70ac803d558b9dd1.webp 1200w,\n/static/6e24bf131a3ad5a851eea7704969ebf6/5e0b8/a413411008e971ea70ac803d558b9dd1.webp 1365w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2316-markdown","title":"3 Popular Marijuana Questions Answered on HelloMD","slug":"3-popular-marijuana-questions-answered-on-hellomd","content":"At HelloMD we talk to a lot of patients and what we’ve learned over time is that people have a lot of questions in regards to cannabis. In response to this, we launched [Answers](https://www.hellomd.com/answers). Answers allows people to ask any cannabis related question on our platform and get answers from the community as well as our doctors and nurses. \n\nThis week, we highlight 3 popular questions and answers we have received:\n\n### Q: How many milligrams of THC are in a typical joint?\n\n***I usually smoke joints and I am fine with that. But if I were to start taking edibles instead, what would be a similar dose?***\n\nAnswer @DrEdmunds: If you roll your own, you can calculate the quantity of THC based on the amount of cannabis you are putting in the joint and the concentration of THC known to be in the strain you are using. \n\nIf you are referring to the average dispensary pre-roll, you are talking about 750mg - 1g of cannabis per joint. The average THC concentration in today's strains is around 12%, which is about 3-4 times as potent as strains a couple decades ago. Using these numbers, this means that your typical pre-roll will have approximately 100mg of THC. Some strains have a THC concentration upwards of 25%. \n\nThe bottom line is, a lot! Caution is advised, and many patients will use one joint over several days for this reason. \n\nIn general, I discourage smoking, because marijuana smoke contains carbon monoxide, tar, carcinogens and other chemicals which may be toxic and damaging to body tissues. Vaporizing shredded flower or CO2-extracted oil concentrates are considered safe alternatives, as we are not aware of any damaging substances in marijuana itself. Vaporizers control the temperature of your medicine such that it only turns into vapor, akin to water turning into steam; and they do not burn the cannabis. Therefore, no smoke with its potentially harmful products of combustion is created.\n\n[Read 6 more answers to this question.](https://www.hellomd.com/answers/574b8ccb1e795d0008000086/how-many-milligrams-of-thc-are-in-a-typical-joint)\n\n### Q: What is the best edible for insomnia?\n\n***I use the Kiva bars at a very low dose right now (approx 7 mg THC) but I still wake up in the middle of the night and can't get back to sleep. I'm new to this and have a low tolerance. I am looking for an edible that will help me sleep but won't make me high?***\n\n`embed: https://www.instagram.com/p/BW0ryc3AkXb/`\n\nAnswer @DrOlson:\nThere are many opinions about insomnia because everyone is different and the cannabis affects everyone differently so be aware that what I suggest usually works but it typically will not work for everyone. We do offer a great chat room with lots of opinions. \n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\nI recommend that you get your CBD and THC at a high 1:1 level and you will sleep. Too many people do high THC and I think that keeps a party in your head all night and when that happens it is an indication you need more CBDs to shut the party down. If in addition you have aches and pains be sure you treat those problem areas with the CBD dominant topical salve and you will sleep well. You may rest better if you keep a vape pen of 1:1, CBD:THC next to your bed in case you wake in the night, 1-2 puffs will likely put you to sleep.\n\n[Read 9 more answers to this question.](https://www.hellomd.com/answers/57ede27f6212ac000be691a6/what-is-the-best-edible-for-insomnia)\n\n### Q: Can I use cannabis as a replacement for Vicodin?\n\n***I suffer from chronic back pain and have been using vicodin. However, my doctor has stated that I need to end my reliance on this drug, and I am looking for a replacement. Advill and others don't provide the relief I am looking for. What cannabis products might be a good choice for me?***\n\n`embed: https://www.instagram.com/p/BXghGg7AClJ/`\n\n\nAnswer @sankMD - Dr Sank:\nLimiting your exposure to opiate medications is a great way to improve your overall health and limit the risks that come with this class of medications. Many patients experience side effects such as nausea, constipation, drowsiness, and poor appetite not to mention the long-term risks of abuse and addiction.\n\nThere are several options for pain control depending on the specific underlying cause of your pain. You may consider non-steroidal pain medications like ibuprofen, naproxen, and meloxicam. Local pain treatment with a lidocaine patch or voltaren gel is also an option with lower risk of side effects. Of course, there are non-pharmaceutical options, which is likely the reason for your question on this site.\n\nThe same principles that apply to traditional medications apply to cannabis. A topical cannabis-infused product is recommended as the first approach to pain control. This could include a cannabis-infused patch, lotion, balm, or ointment applied directly to the skin or massaged into the skin. Higher CBD content products tend to work well for this since there is an anti-inflammatory property associated with CBD.\n\nPain can also be treated with as needed vaporized cannabis products. Vaporizers work well for immediate relief since they take 5 minutes or less to feel the effect. Again, a higher CBD product is preferred due to its anti-inflammatory properties. THC can be effective but tends to be more of a way to distract from pain as opposed to treating the inflammation associated with pain. You own trial and error is important when treating pain. Just remember to use as little as needed for relief without overdoing it.\n\nFinally, don't forget about conservative pain management using physical therapy, massage therapy, heat and cold packs, and acupuncture which can be very effective for certain individuals depending on the underlying cause of the pain.\n\n[Read 7 more answers to this question.](https://www.hellomd.com/answers/571e4eac90a4f9000c000012/can-i-use-cannabis-as-a-replacement-for-vicodin)\n\nIf you're new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/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.  \n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3333333333333333,"src":"/static/ec93bb3ddf4be4687bfb81237c7131d5/14b42/9dfeb80c6f7147812658fff182b0b3ca.jpg","srcSet":"/static/ec93bb3ddf4be4687bfb81237c7131d5/f836f/9dfeb80c6f7147812658fff182b0b3ca.jpg 200w,\n/static/ec93bb3ddf4be4687bfb81237c7131d5/2244e/9dfeb80c6f7147812658fff182b0b3ca.jpg 400w,\n/static/ec93bb3ddf4be4687bfb81237c7131d5/14b42/9dfeb80c6f7147812658fff182b0b3ca.jpg 800w,\n/static/ec93bb3ddf4be4687bfb81237c7131d5/47498/9dfeb80c6f7147812658fff182b0b3ca.jpg 1200w,\n/static/ec93bb3ddf4be4687bfb81237c7131d5/54ac5/9dfeb80c6f7147812658fff182b0b3ca.jpg 1365w","srcWebp":"/static/ec93bb3ddf4be4687bfb81237c7131d5/58556/9dfeb80c6f7147812658fff182b0b3ca.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/ec93bb3ddf4be4687bfb81237c7131d5/61e93/9dfeb80c6f7147812658fff182b0b3ca.webp 200w,\n/static/ec93bb3ddf4be4687bfb81237c7131d5/1f5c5/9dfeb80c6f7147812658fff182b0b3ca.webp 400w,\n/static/ec93bb3ddf4be4687bfb81237c7131d5/58556/9dfeb80c6f7147812658fff182b0b3ca.webp 800w,\n/static/ec93bb3ddf4be4687bfb81237c7131d5/99238/9dfeb80c6f7147812658fff182b0b3ca.webp 1200w,\n/static/ec93bb3ddf4be4687bfb81237c7131d5/5e0b8/9dfeb80c6f7147812658fff182b0b3ca.webp 1365w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2297-markdown","title":"11 Top Cannabis Brands You Need to Try","slug":"11-top-cannabis-brands-you-need-to-try","content":"HelloMD is hosting [MINDFUL HAVEN on July 30th from 3pm – 6pm](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hellomd-mindful-haven-an-afternoon-of-yoga-sound-bathing-cannabis-tickets-35982261914). Take time for yourself in a beautiful, consumption-friendly environment in San Francisco's Mission District. Our curated event will bring together our community for Ganja Yoga led by Dee Dussault, iRest® Yoga Nidra Meditation with Jaene Leonard and an immersive Sound Bath experience with Rachel Dugas. Bring your yoga mat, a blanket and your smile!\n\n[PURCHASE TICKETS TO EVENT](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hellomd-mindful-haven-an-afternoon-of-yoga-sound-bathing-cannabis-tickets-35982261914)\n\nYou will also be able to connect with cannabis enthusiasts and sample products from top cannabis brands. Let’s take a look at who will be at the event!\n\n### Garden Society\n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/597147d08dd87644442ec63f/embedded_images/597149148dd87641b02ec671/garden.png)\ncourtesy @grdnsociety\n\nGarden Society is a new edibles brand making a huge splash. Self-defined as a medical cannabis company, Garden Society creates beautiful herb gelees and artisanal milk chocolates which help calm the mind and soothe the soul. At 5mg and 10mg of THC, they represent a great new choice for those who enjoy microdosing their cannabis.\n\n### Kikoko\n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/597147d08dd87644442ec63f/embedded_images/597149168dd87641b02ec672/kikoko.png)\ncourtesy @kikoko_hq\n\n[Kikoko](https://www.hellomd.com/biz/kikoko) was started by Jen and Amanda, two women who are passionate about using cannabis as a tool for health and wellness. In honor of a friend who used edibles while battling cancer, they created Kikoko, a group of \"sensibly dosed cannabis teas that have specific cannabis ratios to aid sleep, pain, libido and mood—that won’t knock you out.\" Judging by their immediate popularity after their release early summer of 2017, this is a brand to track!\n\n### Level Blends\n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/597147d08dd87644442ec63f/embedded_images/597149188dd87641b02ec673/Level.png)\ncourtesy @trylevel\n\n[Level Blends](https://www.hellomd.com/biz/level) expertly crafts cannabis vape oil cartridges to achieve desired feeling states. The Level Blends oils are blended in their laboratory and tested for purity to ensure that there are no pesticides or additives within the oil. They classify their cartridges within two categories: \"Classic\" and \"Harmonic\". They also carry an amazing high-CBD line of cartridges suited to those that want to vape cannabis with little to no psychoactivity. I recently [wrote an article about Level](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/58c489610adb1b66ae83920d/level-blends-vape-pen-review-high-cbd-oil-cartridge) you may want to check out.\n\n### Little Green Bee\n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/597147d08dd87644442ec63f/embedded_images/597149198dd87641b02ec674/little_green.png)\ncourtesy @littlegreenbee_sf\n\nI’m a skincare junkie and a huge fan of Little Green Bee’s cosmetic skincare line. Little Green Bee’s product line includes facial creams and serums, as well as massage oils. All their products blend the plant’s cannabinoids and terpenes with the healing properties of various herbs. The company was started by Bridget, a botanist and chemist, who is a huge believer in cannabinoids and their ability to treat a variety of ailments. Case in point, I came back from a kite board lesson yesterday with a nasty sunburn. After slathering my face with high-potency CBD facial oil, the next morning I had no burn at all! Sha-bam!\n\n### MoonMan’s Mistress\n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/597147d08dd87644442ec63f/embedded_images/5971491b8dd87641b02ec675/moon.png)\ncourtesy @moonmansmistress\n\n[MoonMan’s Mistress](https://www.hellomd.com/biz/moonman-s-mistress) is a breakaway edibles brand which highlights artisanal paleo-centric baked goods which are gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free and low-glycemic. The company was founded by Liz, who used cannabis successfully to help her with her own medical condition, and Jamel, a high-level performance athlete. They believe in offering the healthiest, tastiest treats which support and nourish the body, mind and spirit. Who wouldn’t love one of their chocolate chip crater cookies?\n\n[PURCHASE TICKETS TO EVENT](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hellomd-mindful-haven-an-afternoon-of-yoga-sound-bathing-cannabis-tickets-35982261914)\n\n### Moxie Meds\n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/597147d08dd87644442ec63f/embedded_images/5971491c8dd87641b02ec676/Moxie.png)\ncourtesy @moxiemeds\n\nMoxie Meds, how do I love thee! I use Moxie tinctures every day to keep my migraines at bay, and if I go without, I get a little stressed! Moxie comes in two ratios of CBD to THC, a 4:1 and a 1:1. Jessica, the founder of Moxie Meds, created her CBD tincture with \"all natural cannabis medicine grown, produced and thoughtfully designed specifically for women by women. We’ve combined CBD-rich full plant cannabis extract, MCT oil, coconut oil, and beta caryophyllene to provide patients with the best possible medications to assist with pain, stress, inflammation, anxiety, sleep and more.\"\n\n ### Ona.Life\n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/597147d08dd87644442ec63f/embedded_images/5971491e8dd87641b02ec677/ona.png)\ncourtesy @ona.life\n\nOna.Life is a premium delivery service in Marin County, California. Nurit, the founder says, \"ONA works with a local Bay Area farmer to harvest the highest quality medical cannabis reserved exclusively for our patients. We are proud cultivators creating a confidential environment delivering a variety of medical cannabis methods to suit your specific needs.\" Ona.Life also delivers fresh cannabis leaves for juicing and cannabis-based floral arrangements. This is your go-to if you're looking for hand-selected, high-end products.\n\nWatch Nurit, Founder of Ona.Life, in our first webisode of Driving with Dmitry, highlighting the importance of delivery services in California.\n\n### Siva\n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/597147d08dd87644442ec63f/embedded_images/5971491f8dd87641b02ec678/siva.png)\ncourtesy @rightsciences\n\n[Siva](https://www.hellomd.com/biz/siva/about) transdermal CBD patches are made from all-natural hemp, formulated for wellness and relief. Founded by Sarah, after her mother’s illness, they are an effective way to receive medication transdermally. Sarah says, \"Transdermal patches provide the highest bioavailability of plant material delivered into the wearer, when compared to other delivery options like inhaling or ingesting. Patches offer a discreet, consistent, time-released option for systematic relief.\"\n\n### Strovia\n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/597147d08dd87644442ec63f/embedded_images/597149218dd87641b02ec679/strovia.png)\ncourtesy @stroviameds\n\n[Strovia](https://www.hellomd.com/biz/strovia) offers delicious lozenges with accurate dosing. They handcraft all their products with CO-2 extracted THC.  With a variety of flavors and ratios, their lozenges have become a staff favorite here at HelloMD. They believe in functional, safe, effective and delicious products highlighting the powerful medicinal benefits of the plant. \n\n### Sweet ReLeaf\n\n[image/10]\ncourtesy @sweetreleaf\n\n[Sweet ReLeaf](https://www.hellomd.com/biz/sweet-releaf) harvests raw, cannabis trichomes for their full spectrum cannabis topical. Their body butter is a staple in many cupboards, helping relieve pain caused by bumps and bruises, or from arthritic hands and achy joints. Didi, the founder says, \"It's heaven on your skin, but most importantly it brings 'Help Where It Hurts', without the high.\" It smells great and has a smooth and creamy texture that we love.\n\n### Swerve\n\n[image/11]\ncourtesy @swerveconfections\n\n[Swerve Confections](https://www.hellomd.com/biz/swerve-confections-melts) creates functional and nourishing edibles and full melt hash. With a variety of Swerve bars to choose from, you can pick the right one to achieve a desired effect. Swerve bars include Ayurveda medicinal herbs to create enhanced experiences. A favorite is the Snuggle Bite, meant to \"increase libido and strengthen the body for greater fulfillment for both men or women.\"\n \n[PURCHASE TICKETS TO EVENT](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hellomd-mindful-haven-an-afternoon-of-yoga-sound-bathing-cannabis-tickets-35982261914)\n\nDo you need a medical recommendation for this event?\n\n[HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's 100% online, private, and efficient.  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It often may take up to two hours for the effects to be felt fully. For this reason, people who are new to edibles are often warned to not take another dose of an edible until they wait for their first dose to set in. The effect of an edible can last anywhere from 4-6 hours and are considered a great method of administration for addressing certain conditions, including insomnia, appetite loss, and other forms of stomach discomfort. \n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\nThe adult-use market also enjoys edibles, which is evident when looking at the fast pace growth of the edibles marketplace. In Washington state, there was 121% growth in the edibles market last year alone. A recent report projected that the California edibles market may [grow to $11 billion](http://thefreshtoast.com/highway/californias-edible-market-will-hit-11-billion-next-year/)  by end of 2017. In the same report, there is an indication that millennials are choosing cannabis over alcohol and edibles make up a significant portion of this.\n\n### Rapid Onset Edibles are Here\n\nAs the adult use market grows, so does the desire for a more rapid onset for edibles. 1906, a Colorado edible company founded by Peter Barsoom, developed a series of edibles that are meant to be felt in fifteen to twenty minutes. The edibles are created using a proprietary lipid microencapuslation process that allows cannabinoids to, “bypass the stomach and get into the small intestine faster. It also allows more of the THC to get into the blood,” [according to Peter Barsoom](https://www.forbes.com/sites/julieweed/2017/05/25/cannabis-entrepreneurs-introduce-rapid-delivery-edibles-that-are-more-like-alchohol/#1c3b32d3351e). \n\nBarsoom was inspired to create the edibles so, “people don’t have six hours to set aside for a date with an edible”. Each edible comes in the form of a chocolate bite, and is formulated to achieve a certain effect, be that sleep, relaxation, or energy. All of the edibles are also said to contain a “mild dosage” with 5mg of THC and 5mg of CBD per bite-sized piece of chocolate. \n\n### A Niche Market will Grow\n\nThe 1:1 ratio of CBD to THC in the 1906 edibles and the rapid onset of the effects allows them to be easily microdosed or be taken one at a time building upon each other to reach the proper dose. 1906’s rapid release edibles mark a new point in the world of cannabis. Currently, 1906 is the only company on the market producing rapid released edibles, but it is a niche that more companies will presumably soon break in to. \n\nAs many people have been moving away from smoking flower, edibles have become increasingly more desirable. Rapid release edibles allow for a more alcohol-like experience for recreational consumers and a quicker release of medication for medicinal consumers.  Companies are quickly innovating with their cannabis products to fill the ever growing niches in one of the fastest growing industries in the country. \n\nIf you are new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://hellomd.com/articles/cannabis-101-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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On a recent afternoon I was invited up to Sonoma wine country for a luncheon with the founders of Sava and Garden Society. Sava, founded by Andrea Brooks, is a curated online marketplace for cannabis goods that delivers anywhere in California, and has quickly grown to be a market leader within the space. Garden Society, founded by Erin Gore, is an emerging edibles brand, which has beautiful, low dose confections which remind me of what you might find in a Parisian patisserie. \n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/5924387ec94d0439e42f8776/embedded_images/59243882c94d0439e42f8777/Screen_Shot_2017-05-23_at_6.08.13_AM.png)\nErin Gore, founder of Garden Society and Karli Warner, the marketing director\n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\nOur luncheon took place in a glorious rose garden, which also happened to be the source of inspiration for the name Garden Society. Karli Warner, the marketing genius behind GS also joined our crew, while we dined, chatted and got better acquainted. Personally, I love spending time with women in cannabis who are creating successful businesses while also promoting the powerful aspects of health and wellness that cannabis provides.\n\n### Sava: A Place for Artisanal Brands\n\nSoon after entering the cannabis industry myself, I met Andrea Brooks. Andrea crafted her company with patients in mind, and when transitioning into the cannabis industry she not only brought her passion for cannabis, but her passion for empowering women and thoughtful small businesses as well. Through Sava, Andrea has focused much of her energy on promoting smaller artisanal brands, like Garden Society, that carry a message she believes in.\n\nAndrea, when talking about Garden Society, describes the company as being at the forefront of the changing cannabis industry. She says, \n\n>“Currently, I'm seeing a shift in the industry where a handful of cannabis formulators are making very high quality, sophisticated products. People within the industry are tailoring their products to achieve a very focused and specific effect - whether it be energizing, calming, for sleep, etc. and they're using the highest quality ingredients, from the cannabis to the carrier oils or food ingredients.\n\n>Consumers are starting to ask for these high quality, healthy products that offer a consistent predictable experience, therefore demanding more from the market. It's a really exciting time to be involved in the wellness sector of this industry. Garden Society is one of these formulators making high quality edibles with a moderate dose. The effect is tailored and consistent, and the method of delivery is a gourmet edible with high quality ingredients. Their edibles feel very special, their artisan nature comes through in every aspect from the packaging to the taste.” \n\n### Garden Society Blooms\n\nErin Gore, the founder of Garden Society, began to appreciate cannabis’ medicinal qualities when she was a young adult and suffered from sports related industries. As she took on a high power career, cannabis helped her find balance, and sleep, in her daily life. Her passion for cannabis continued to grow as she attempted to find, and subsequently create, cannabis products that were right for her. \n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/5924387ec94d0439e42f8776/embedded_images/59243887c94d0439e42f8779/Screen_Shot_2017-05-23_at_6.12.08_AM.png)\nGarden Society's Bliss Blossoms\n \nRELATED: [THE TOP 5 HEALTH TRENDS IN CANNABIS](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/58abd12e005f8b00176972fd/the-top-5-health-trends-in-cannabis)\n\nErin decided to leave her stressful, high powered job and focus on the creation of Garden Society in 2016. Garden Society is founded on the idea of being a lifestyle brand primarily geared towards “finding healthy ways to bring balance to our busy lives\", while at the same time attempting to reduce the stigma of cannabis consumption.\n\n### Focus on High Quality & Microdosing\n\nThe GS edibles are curated to be approachable and easy to use, and it is clear that Erin has been thinking about bringing cannabis to women who may otherwise shy away from it. [Microdosing](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/microdosing-the-big-new-trend), is typically considered anywhere from 2mg to 10mg per dose, depending on a person’s tolerance. Garden Society’s edibles are between 5 to 10mg of THC and they come in the form of delicious confections including Bright Blooms, which are fruit and herb gelées, and Bliss Blossoms, which are dreamy milk chocolate bites.\n\nGarden Society uses premium organic and fair trade ingredients and biodynamic cannabis in their  edibles that feature CBD, THC, and even THC-A. After spending the afternoon with Erin, I saw GS as a company that will continue to help normalize cannabis consumption for patients while at the same time creating high quality, exceptional confections. Garden Society, to me, represents the changing, new face of edibles.\n\nOur luncheon was filled with great conversation, laughter and an active exchange on the turbulence of running a business within the cannabis industry. This industry can be extremely challenging and is indeed risky, but it is also filled with strong community. While talking, we agreed that women within the cannabis industry typically support other women, more so than in any other industry any of us have been a part of.  That day in Erin’s garden, I sat with three other amazing women who work together to build successful businesses while supporting one another, and that’s a very good thing.\n\nYou can purchase Garden Society edibles through Sava.\n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/5924387ec94d0439e42f8776/embedded_images/59243885c94d0439e42f8778/Screen_Shot_2017-05-23_at_6.10.57_AM.png)\nA toast to a beautiful day together\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.  ","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3333333333333333,"src":"/static/b59e85b9ea4483d2363e2f44a0149b71/14b42/7003af16e8c71d0dfdf89934a2017849.jpg","srcSet":"/static/b59e85b9ea4483d2363e2f44a0149b71/f836f/7003af16e8c71d0dfdf89934a2017849.jpg 200w,\n/static/b59e85b9ea4483d2363e2f44a0149b71/2244e/7003af16e8c71d0dfdf89934a2017849.jpg 400w,\n/static/b59e85b9ea4483d2363e2f44a0149b71/14b42/7003af16e8c71d0dfdf89934a2017849.jpg 800w,\n/static/b59e85b9ea4483d2363e2f44a0149b71/47498/7003af16e8c71d0dfdf89934a2017849.jpg 1200w,\n/static/b59e85b9ea4483d2363e2f44a0149b71/54ac5/7003af16e8c71d0dfdf89934a2017849.jpg 1365w","srcWebp":"/static/b59e85b9ea4483d2363e2f44a0149b71/58556/7003af16e8c71d0dfdf89934a2017849.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/b59e85b9ea4483d2363e2f44a0149b71/61e93/7003af16e8c71d0dfdf89934a2017849.webp 200w,\n/static/b59e85b9ea4483d2363e2f44a0149b71/1f5c5/7003af16e8c71d0dfdf89934a2017849.webp 400w,\n/static/b59e85b9ea4483d2363e2f44a0149b71/58556/7003af16e8c71d0dfdf89934a2017849.webp 800w,\n/static/b59e85b9ea4483d2363e2f44a0149b71/99238/7003af16e8c71d0dfdf89934a2017849.webp 1200w,\n/static/b59e85b9ea4483d2363e2f44a0149b71/5e0b8/7003af16e8c71d0dfdf89934a2017849.webp 1365w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2108-markdown","title":"420 HelloMD Celebration: Our Staff's Favorite Products","slug":"420-hellomd-celebration-our-staffs-favorite-products","content":"### Happy 420 from HelloMD\n\nAnother year and 4/20 is upon us again, with celebrations all over the country to prove it. This year, we have seen the change of the Obama administration to that of Trump and still the sweep of cannabis legalization continues. Now 30 states have legal cannabis in one form or another and 8 of those states have fully legalized for recreational/adult use consumption.\n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\nAt HelloMD we celebrate crossing our 2 year mark of being within the cannabis industry. We have continued to grow with the industry, connecting more patients every week to cannabis clinicians, crowdsourcing thousands of Q&A through our Answers platform and facilitating interactions with more than 400 brands and retailers we have on our site.\n\n### HelloMD Staff: Our Favorite Products\n\nOne of the many benefits of being within the cannabis industry is that we get to know the cannabis products really well! So for 420, we have compiled some of our staff's favorite products with reviews in their own words.\n\nHave a happy and safe 4/20 this year and let us know what you think of the products listed!\n\n### Fresh Cannabis Leaves by Ona.Life\nReview by: Pamela - Co Founder/\nFind it: Fresh Leaves\n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/58efe42d1fc3e70a07f019c8/embedded_images/58efe5c8f3fb4a000c477120/Screen_Shot_2017-04-13_at_1.18.29_PM.png)\nNurit Raphael, Founder of Ona.Life with her freshly blended cannabis smoothie.\n\nI am a huge fan of green juicing every morning, you can read all about it in my article on [consuming THCA naturally](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/58caf7e900731f003a2dfe76/diy-recipe-consuming-thca-naturally). Now that I have a fresh supply of organic, pesticide free leaves I’m an even bigger fan. I order my leaves weekly from my friend Nurit at Ona.Life. Ona.Life is the first service in California to offer freshly cut cannabis leaves for juicing and Ona.Life ships statewide. Whoop, whoop!\n\nThe leaves add a huge, zesty flavor to my green juice without a psychoactive high. It is packed full of THCA, what I call the powerhouse cannabinoid full of all the same benefits CBD offers and a massive load of antioxidants. People, this is the new wheatgrass, only better! Bonus: your leaves keep fresh in the fridge for two weeks, you can freeze them or you can juice it all and make THCA green ice cubes to use in your juice every morning. Snap!\n\n### Kiva Terra Bites Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans\n\nReview by: Mark - Co Founder/\nFind it: [Kiva Espresso Beans](https://hellomd.com/products/5748ac79a7ccb6000800007c/)\n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/58efe42d1fc3e70a07f019c8/embedded_images/58efe5c9f3fb4a000c477121/Screen_Shot_2017-04-13_at_1.52.42_PM.png)\n\nI love the low dose of each chocolate bean, which contains just 5mg of THC. This makes dosing (or microdosing) easy and consistent. Personally, I like to take two beans together, and then might add a third about an hour later. This 10 – 15mg range puts me in a wonderful, happy mood for the evening, enhances the sound of music and leaves me sharp enough to cook and enjoy a delicious meal with my family. It’s the perfect Friday night wind down after a usually stressful week.\n\nRELATED: [MICRODOSING: THE BIG NEW TREND](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5874285019303000083745bc/microdosing-the-big-new-trend)\n\nThere is no hint of cannabis in the flavor. It’s just a combination of great tasting dark chocolate, which I love, and the roasted espresso coffee bean. I am not sure the espresso bean is enough to provide a wake-up kick, but it might, and so this is an added bonus for me.\n\n### Level Blends: 1:1 Uplift Vape Cartridge\nReview by: Michael Litchfield - VP of Marketing/ Find it: [Level](https://www.hellomd.com/biz/level)\n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/58efe42d1fc3e70a07f019c8/embedded_images/58f10c1a1fc3e7594af019fc/Screen_Shot_2017-04-14_at_10.50.53_AM.png)\n\nUplift, from Level Blends, is my go-to cannabis product du jour. It is a cannabis oil cartridge and pen, and I know that by using it I won’t feel too high. Uplift is the Goldilocks product – it’s not too much, not too little – it’s just right, with equal parts CBD and THC. In fact, so long as I regulate my dose I don’t feel even the slightest bit high, instead I feel just the right amount of relaxed. \n\nPerfect for the evening and a great aid for letting go of the stresses and anxieties that accumulate through the day. And for me, it has the added advantage of taking the edge off a chronic knee pain that’s been following me around for years. All that in a single product. The battery part of the pen is a little different too, it has an adjustable voltage selector on the base that alters the temperature of the heating coil.\n\nUseful if you are of the type that believes vapor from oil heated at a lower temp is more efficient. And it looks great too - the perfect combination of svelte and steam-punk.\n\n### HMBLDT Relief Vape Pen\nReview by: Ashleigh- Director of Operations/ Find it: [True Farma](http://truefarma.com/hello-md/)\n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/58efe42d1fc3e70a07f019c8/embedded_images/58efe7b41fc3e7088bf01a0d/Screen_Shot_2017-04-13_at_1.59.59_PM.png)\n\nThe first thing you notice is that HMBLDT pens are beautifully packaged. They have a clean and sleek aesthetic reminiscent of high-end cosmetics, rather than cannabis. There is no reference to anything ‘stoner’, such as cannabis plants or a green color palette. You can feel comfortable carrying this with you as it’s very discrete. They are color-coded and clearly labelled as to their intended-effect: Calm, Relief, Bliss, and Sleep. \n\nThey are no buttons or temperature controls to fuss with, making them very easy to use. The pens emit vapor which is surprisingly cool and mildly flavored; perfect for those who do not particularly enjoy the smell/taste of cannabis, but are seeking its medicinal effects. The pens are activated by inhalation, and vibrate at the end of a 3-second inhalation. The impressive technology of the HMBLDT delivery system means that each 3-second dose results in precisely 2.25mg of medication, regardless or the length or  aggressiveness of inhalation. \n\n### Bhang Cookies and Cream Chocolate\nReview by: Dmitry - Videographer and Personality (Lots)/ Find it: Bhang\n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/58efe42d1fc3e70a07f019c8/embedded_images/58efe95ff3fb4a0048477155/Screen_Shot_2017-04-13_at_2.06.39_PM.png)\n\nI love my Bhang Cookies and Cream! Eating this edible gives you very cerebral feeling and it also is what I call a holistic product. My wife is very sensitive to cannabis so she can only take very clean and organically sourced cannabis and Bhang cookies and cream is a good example of how the edible should be done! This is a great 4.20 choice!\n\n### Pax Era Single Origin Pods - Jack Herer \nReview by: Melissa - Customer Service Lead/ Find it: [Get Sava](https://www.hellomd.com/biz/sava)\n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/58efe42d1fc3e70a07f019c8/embedded_images/58f10c151fc3e7594af019f9/Screen_Shot_2017-04-14_at_10.36.58_AM.png)\n\nThe Pax device is sleek and easy to use. Just pop the pods in and out to change! I also like being able to use the app on my iPhone to change the temperature settings and check my battery level. The Jack Herer and Sativa blends make me feel energetic. They’re great for when it’s hard to open your eyes and you need to get up and moving!\n\n### Flower: Blue Dream\nReview by: Veronica - Customer Service\n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/58efe42d1fc3e70a07f019c8/embedded_images/58f10c171fc3e7594af019fa/Screen_Shot_2017-04-14_at_10.40.12_AM.png)\n\nOne of my favorite flower strains of all time is Blue Dream, a sativa-dominant hybrid cross between Blueberry and Haze. I love blue dream because it was the first flower I consumed with a relative. At the time, I was afraid to admit I enjoyed cannabis, only to find out they had a large amount of Blue Dream they were more than willing to share with me. \n\nI always experience happy and uplifting effects with Blue Dream. Not to say other flowers and products do not do the same, but Blue Dream is even more special to me because it always reminds me of the time cannabis brought my family member and I closer together. That single positive experience made me fall in love with Blue Dream, and I have continued to make more beautiful memories with everyone I share Blue Dream with. \n\n### Flower: Grapefruit OG by Dirt Ninja Farms\nReview by: Bart - Customer Service/ Find it: Club M\n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/58efe42d1fc3e70a07f019c8/embedded_images/58f10c181fc3e7594af019fb/Screen_Shot_2017-04-14_at_10.45.35_AM.png)\n\nGrapefruit OG is the best smelling cannabis that I have tried (smells exactly like Grapefruit). This is a great hybrid strain- not too stimulating like a pure sativa and not too much of a downer like a pure indica. If you are looking for a great tasting and great smelling strain, look no further than Grapefruit OG by Dirt Ninja Farms. Grapefruit OG won highest total terpenes and terpolene at Terpestival. A great way to end your 420 after tasting so many different strains- try something fresh!\n\n### Strovia 5:1 Mango Lemongrass Lozenge\nReview by: Ryan - Customer Service, Content Writer/ Find it: [True Farma](http://truefarma.com/hello-md/)\n\n[image/10]\n\nThis is a cannabis lozenge similar to a jolly rancher with 10mg CBD and 2mg THC.\n\nStrovia lozenges are deeply relaxing and undeniably delicious. Since trying my first lozenge, I was a huge fan. CBD helps immensely with anxiety, and the 5-1 CBD-THC ratio is perfect to avoid an intoxicating feeling, while still reaping the benefits of the entourage effect. The mango lemongrass flavor is really worth mentioning as well. I would not be disappointed if Jolly Rancher decided to offer the same option!\n\nWhen I consume a lozenge I begin to feel a calming sensation that relieves my nervous system, while the muscles of my body simultaneously relax. CBD is a wonderful compound, and Strovia’s CBD lozenges are my number one CBD product.\n\n### Kiva Petra Mints\nReview by: Chris - Business Associate/\nFind it: [Sava](https://www.hellomd.com/biz/sava)\n\n[image/12]\n\nLately I’ve been loving on Kiva’s Petra Mints, particularly the Moroccan Mint flavor.  I’ve been using medicated mints for a while, because of the sublingual delivery method (it is has the most immediate onset; second to smoking or vaporizing.) While smoking still remains my preferred method of consumption in private; mints provide a quick, discreet way to medicate throughout the work day.  \n\nThe Petra Mints are hands down my favorite on the market.  Unlike other mints I have tried, these are the first that present as true mints.  Several others on the market have a chalky taste and texture, with a hint of cannabis flavor within them.  Not so with the Petra mints, which leave my mouth feeling fresh and clean.  As a high tolerance user, the 2.5mg per mint is the perfect dose that can be consumed anytime, without fear of too much psychoactivity.  I turn to them anytime I’m feeling the stress of the word day building up, or just need to kill some coffee breath.\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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Walking into a typical dispensary, it’s quite common to be advised to purchase a 200 mg bar of chocolate or offered a gummy bear that may be anywhere from 20–50 mg of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).\n\nLuckily, this year we’ve seen the emergence of several new brands and products that have the microdosing cannabis consumer in mind. One of my absolute favorite new brands to hit the market in 2017 is called Satori. This California brand offers a [variety of low-dose chocolate-covered edibles](https://hellomd.com/articles/top-cannabis-brands-that-are-doing-it-right) in 1 mg, 3 mg and 10 mg doses.\n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en) \n\n### Microdosing Marijuana Explained\n\nThe [practice of microdosing marijuana](https://hellomd.com/articles/microdosing-101-cannabis-psilocybin-and-lsd) involves ingesting small amounts of cannabis to create a specific effect. For a medical marijuana consumer, this may be titrating a small amount throughout the day to treat a condition without feeling the effect of being high. For someone not seeking to treat a specific condition, microdosing may be used to produce a sense of well-being, reduce anxiety, focus attention or lift the spirits on a dreary day. Yep, in a nutshell, that’s microdosing.\n\n![Satori’s cannabis-infused chocolate-covered edibles](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/58797273eb7401000b5ac214/embedded_images/58797302f00ad100085798ec/studio3.JPG)\nSatori pairs cannabis and chocolate in these tasty microdosed edibles.\n \nFor me, [microdosing cannabis started as a way to manage chronic pain](https://hellomd.com/articles/microdosing-cannabis-stopped-my-chronic-pain) effectively without feeling the psychoactive high. This worked very well for my chronic migraines and fibromyalgia. Over time however, I noticed that I enjoyed the relaxation and more subtle effects of microdosing. \n\nAfter a stressful day, microdosing a 3 mg cannabis-infused chocolate has a way of taking the edge off, similar to drinking a glass of wine. It should be noted that most people will not feel any noticeable psychoactive effects at around 2.5 mg and will begin to feel psychoactivity at around 5 –10 mg. As everyone is different, there are no hard and fast rules, but this applies to me. \n\nNow, I realize, if you’re an avid cannabis consumer with higher THC tolerances, such a low dosage may seem laughable. For those with lower tolerances though or for anyone who may have had a bad edible experience, this is a perfect way to onramp into the world of cannabis.  \n\n### Satori Cannabis Chocolate Review\n\nFor my trial run with [Satori](https://twitter.com/satoriedibles), I chose to consume the 3 mg THC Wild Strawberries in Organic Milk Chocolate. Rather than sitting at home, I decided to test the 420 Games principle that [cannabis and athletics can go hand in hand](https://hellomd.com/articles/the-420-games-celebrates-athletes-healthy-living-and-cannabis.\n\nTo that end, I chose to attend a yoga class at my favorite yoga studio in San Francisco, Yoga Tree Castro, with my good girlfriend Valerie. (Valerie did not consume any cannabis.) I’ve been an avid yoga practitioner for the past 15 years, so I know both my capabilities and limits; I felt confident that 3 mg of THC wouldn’t put my downward dog (or me) in jeopardy. \n\nAs cannabis edibles must first be digested and then metabolized by your liver before entering your bloodstream, it can take up to one to two hours to feel the effects. With that in mind, I decided to consume my 3 mg Satori cannabis chocolate an hour before class time. Sitting in my car after I parked, I grabbed my Satori box. The packaging, which seems to be made out of recycled material, is aesthetically pleasing; it looks like high-quality-granola-meets-the-Whole-Foods-set.\n\n### Seeing Into One’s True Nature With Satori\n\nGoogling the word “Satori,” I came up with this: “The word is derived from the Japanese verb satoru. In the Zen Buddhist tradition, satori refers to the experience of kenshō, \"seeing into one's true nature.” Well, yes, I was feeling pretty good about everything at this point.\n\nOpening the box, I poured a handful of the cannabis chocolates into my palm. One of the first things I noticed was the chocolatey aroma wafting up intermixed with a faint scent of cannabis. I happen to like the smell of cannabis, so for me this was a pleasant experience. The second thing I noticed was that the size of the chocolates vary, and that they appeared to be panned, given the uneven texture. \n\nPanning refers to the practice of tumbling the chocolate over an object, such as a tasty dried strawberry. The only downside to panning with cannabis is that the dosage may vary. This is due to the size of the dried strawberry being panned and the amount of chocolate that actually coats the object. In other words, one strawberry might be 2 mg and another strawberry might be 4 mg. Unperturbed by this fact, I looked over the cannabis chocolates in my hand, chose a middle-sized chocolate-coated strawberry and popped it in my mouth.\n\n### First Impressions: This Is High-Quality Chocolate With a Hint of Cannabis\n\nOh, high-quality chocolate is what immediately entered my mind. Chocolate I want more of (which is somewhat problematic with edibles and requires restraint)! The other taste that came through was an earthy cannabis flavor, although it didn’t overpower the chocolate. The sweetness of the strawberry combined with the chocolate and cannabis flavor was pure bliss and unlike any other marijuana edible I’ve tried to date.\n\nUsually, it seems that manufacturers try to completely negate the cannabis flavor from an edible whereas Satori seems to celebrate it. Now, I would need to wait to feel the effects.\n\n![Cannabis chocolate to enhance my yoga experience](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/58797273eb7401000b5ac214/embedded_images/58797276eb7401000b5ac215/studio2.JPG)\nGetting my zen on with Satori at Yoga Tree Castro in SF. \n\nAn hour later, I unrolled my yoga mat next to Valerie. Soon thereafter, I started to feel the effects of my cannabis-infused chocolate-covered strawberry as I began our first series of vinyasas. I felt a sense of relaxation and a deeper level of awareness within my body as we warmed up.\n\nOne striking difference was the emphasis I felt within my breathing and the sense of breath going to different parts of my body. As any yoga practitioner knows, this is a core tenet of yoga, but is often glossed over within the mind, which tends to wander and hold onto everything except the breath. I didn’t feel stoned; rather, I felt calm, focused and happy.\n\n### Feeling Happy From Satori’s Cannabis-Infused Chocolate-Covered Strawberry\n\nThe last word “happy” is a word I don’t often use when describing cannabis edibles. For the most part, when I take an edible, I notice a general sense of calm, but I also find them extremely useful for sleeping. With the Satori cannabis chocolate, I noticed a significant uptick in both my mood and energy level, which for me is quite unusual for any edible. If Satori could be analagous to something, it might be to the sativa marijuana strain. \n\nAs the class progressed, I went deeper into poses than I might normally go, while at the same time I didn’t feel as if I were stretching past any limitations. With the music going and feeling the flow both within myself and the class, I was really enjoying myself. There was only one point at which I thought better of a pose and stopped myself from doing a forearm stand, an upside-down inversion on the forearms. Considering I was about a foot away from my neighbors on either side, going upside down didn’t seem like it was in anyone’s best interest. \n\nAt the end of the 90-minute class, I was definitely feeling as if I were “seeing into my own true nature” as it were. I was extremely pleased with my experience with Satori’s 3 mg marijuana-spiked chocolate-covered strawberry. This is one cannabis product I plan to keep in heavy rotation and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone. Definitely a keeper.\n\nIf you’re new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://hellomd.com/tag/cannabis-101/) post. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's easy, private and 100% online.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3333333333333333,"src":"/static/bf3d4b677c4903730c120a55b9e036d3/14b42/4422a26bdb998844f1e241cf95c64e44.jpg","srcSet":"/static/bf3d4b677c4903730c120a55b9e036d3/f836f/4422a26bdb998844f1e241cf95c64e44.jpg 200w,\n/static/bf3d4b677c4903730c120a55b9e036d3/2244e/4422a26bdb998844f1e241cf95c64e44.jpg 400w,\n/static/bf3d4b677c4903730c120a55b9e036d3/14b42/4422a26bdb998844f1e241cf95c64e44.jpg 800w,\n/static/bf3d4b677c4903730c120a55b9e036d3/47498/4422a26bdb998844f1e241cf95c64e44.jpg 1200w,\n/static/bf3d4b677c4903730c120a55b9e036d3/54ac5/4422a26bdb998844f1e241cf95c64e44.jpg 1365w","srcWebp":"/static/bf3d4b677c4903730c120a55b9e036d3/58556/4422a26bdb998844f1e241cf95c64e44.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/bf3d4b677c4903730c120a55b9e036d3/61e93/4422a26bdb998844f1e241cf95c64e44.webp 200w,\n/static/bf3d4b677c4903730c120a55b9e036d3/1f5c5/4422a26bdb998844f1e241cf95c64e44.webp 400w,\n/static/bf3d4b677c4903730c120a55b9e036d3/58556/4422a26bdb998844f1e241cf95c64e44.webp 800w,\n/static/bf3d4b677c4903730c120a55b9e036d3/99238/4422a26bdb998844f1e241cf95c64e44.webp 1200w,\n/static/bf3d4b677c4903730c120a55b9e036d3/5e0b8/4422a26bdb998844f1e241cf95c64e44.webp 1365w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2179-markdown","title":"Top Marijuana Products to Help with Insomnia","slug":"top-marijuana-products-to-help-with-insomnia","content":"### Cannabis a Great Alternative to Pharma\n\nCannabis is a great alternative to traditional pharmaceutical sleep aids for fighting [insomnia](https://www.hellomd.com/learn/insomnia). Both edibles and vaporizers are great choices for helping people to get to and stay asleep. Edibles provide a slow and steady release of cannabinoids, while vaporizers provide instant relief to help you fall asleep right away. \n\nBoth THC and CBD help to contribute to insomnia relief, as well as many terpenes that are found in cannabis. THC is the component in cannabis that helps people fall asleep, while CBD can help you stay asleep. Cannabis is a great component to add your nightly routine if you often struggle with sleep related problems. Here are three of the best products on the market to help you fall asleep and stay asleep throughout the night.\n\n### Terra Bites by Kiva Confections\n\nTerra Bites are bite-sized easy to dose edibles that provide great relief for insomnia sufferers. Kiva’s blueberry terra bites are made with dried blueberries that are coated in cannabis infused milk chocolate. Each Terra Bite has 5 mg of THC, while each container contains a total of 120 mg of THC. Terra bites are a high quality edible that are made with simple ingredients. They are a perfect nighttime treat to satisfy your sweet tooth and help you fall asleep. The bite sized chocolate treats are a great choice for easy and accurate dosing that allows you to formulate the proper dosing based on your needs. \n\n\n### Snooze Bar by Swerve Confections\n\nThe Snooze Bar is an organic cookie bar filled with superfoods and high quality cannabis medication. Swerve confections uses coconut oil infused with cannabis to provide each bite of their Snooze Bar with a strong dose of indica hybrid cold-water hash. The Snooze bar is filled with other beneficial ingredients, like almonds, nutmeg, poppy seeds, and four Ayurvedic sleep herbs. \n\nAll of the ingredients that go into snooze bars are chosen with the goal of counteracting stress and encouraging restful sleep. Each cookie bar package contains 200 mg of THC and each “single-bite” cookie bar package contains 50 mg of THC. Make sure you read the package carefully in order to measure out the accurate dosage for yourself. \n\n### dosist Vape Pen - Sleep\n\ndosist has created a line of dose specific vape pens that are designed with particular medical conditions in mind. Their dose pens provide precise and consistent doses of cannabis that allow you to build the proper dose for yourself and be able to replicate it each time you use the product. \n\nTheir optimized temperature control, controlled airflow, and time control all help with consistent dosage throughout the use of the preloaded vape pen. The Sleep pen is a specific mix of cannabinoids and terpenes that are specifically designed to promote sleep. The Sleep pen contains THC and CBD, as well as limonene, nerolidol, myrcene, linalool and terpineol, all which have qualities that can help fight against insomnia. \n\nIf you're new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://hellomd.com/articles/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) post. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's 100% online, private and efficient.\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3333333333333333,"src":"/static/d247d29322e01d57ef9d817505965ace/14b42/70c5ce2ccc5d8c74634c6dc86d6dd3db.jpg","srcSet":"/static/d247d29322e01d57ef9d817505965ace/f836f/70c5ce2ccc5d8c74634c6dc86d6dd3db.jpg 200w,\n/static/d247d29322e01d57ef9d817505965ace/2244e/70c5ce2ccc5d8c74634c6dc86d6dd3db.jpg 400w,\n/static/d247d29322e01d57ef9d817505965ace/14b42/70c5ce2ccc5d8c74634c6dc86d6dd3db.jpg 800w,\n/static/d247d29322e01d57ef9d817505965ace/47498/70c5ce2ccc5d8c74634c6dc86d6dd3db.jpg 1200w,\n/static/d247d29322e01d57ef9d817505965ace/54ac5/70c5ce2ccc5d8c74634c6dc86d6dd3db.jpg 1365w","srcWebp":"/static/d247d29322e01d57ef9d817505965ace/58556/70c5ce2ccc5d8c74634c6dc86d6dd3db.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/d247d29322e01d57ef9d817505965ace/61e93/70c5ce2ccc5d8c74634c6dc86d6dd3db.webp 200w,\n/static/d247d29322e01d57ef9d817505965ace/1f5c5/70c5ce2ccc5d8c74634c6dc86d6dd3db.webp 400w,\n/static/d247d29322e01d57ef9d817505965ace/58556/70c5ce2ccc5d8c74634c6dc86d6dd3db.webp 800w,\n/static/d247d29322e01d57ef9d817505965ace/99238/70c5ce2ccc5d8c74634c6dc86d6dd3db.webp 1200w,\n/static/d247d29322e01d57ef9d817505965ace/5e0b8/70c5ce2ccc5d8c74634c6dc86d6dd3db.webp 1365w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":108,"numPages":11,"currentPage":10,"id":5223,"name":"Edible","slug":"edible","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}