{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-tags-template-js","path":"/tag/hellomd/","result":{"data":{"allArticle":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Article_2852-markdown","title":"Scents & Sensuality: A HelloMD Event","slug":"scents-and-sensuality-a-hellomd-event","content":"Last week, HelloMD hosted an event called Scents & Sensuality in San Francisco at the Phoenix Hotel, where rock legends like Neil Young and Debby Harry stayed in years past. \n\nThe evening featured cannabis brands Marley Natural and Garden Society, essential oils producer doTERRA, and psychotherapist and sexuality expert Meriana Dinkova. After mingling and learning more about cannabis and the plant’s various aromas and scents, guests were treated to a short talk from Meriana about how marijuana can make for a more sensual time in the bedroom.\n\n![HelloMD co-founder Pamela Hadfield with sexuality expert Meriana Dinkova; cannabis brand Marley Natural](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-b8bdaf69-3f11-4661-800f-82a3eb694a6e/original.png)\n_HelloMD's Pamela Hadfield with sexpert Meriana Dinkova; a guest enjoys Marley Natural's cannabis booth._\n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\nGuests began the evening with a cocktail hour where they were able to talk to representatives from Marley Natural about their high-quality cannabis flower; cutting-edge vape cartridges, including one [featuring the hard-to-find cannabinoid delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol](https://hellomd.com/articles/what-is-delta-8-thc-and-whats-it-good-for); and gorgeous eco-friendly wood accessories. \n\n### Learning About Cannabis Terpenes\n\n![Essential oils brand doTERRA with cannabis brand Garden Society](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-d6862610-a6e6-4ecf-95b1-ec658399d723/original.png)\n\nGarden Society (pictured above right), maker of gourmet cannabis edibles, set up a terpene and scent station with help from doTERRA (above left). Guests learned about different terpenes in cannabis, such as:\n\n* Citrusy and uplifting [limonene](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/know-your-cannabis-terpenes-limonene)\n* Musky and spicy myrcene\n* Earthy and sweet [pinene](https://hellomd.com/articles/know-your-terpenes-pinene)\n* Floral and soothing [linalool](https://hellomd.com/articles/know-your-cannabis-terpenes-linalool)\n* Earthy and zesty [beta-caryophellene](https://hellomd.com/articles/know-your-terpenes-beta-caryophyllene)\n\nRELATED: [3 POPULAR QUESTIONS ABOUT MARIJUANA & TERPENES ANSWERED](https://hellomd.com/articles/3-popular-questions-about-marijuana-and-terpenes-answered)\n\nBy smelling the essential oils that contain the same terpenes as different marijuana strains, guests began to understand the various components of the cannabis plant and how terpenes, along with cannabinoids like tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), combine to impart certain effects. \n\n![Scents & Sensuality terpene station](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-dd57447e-8c32-47d4-bd1a-ae52e80e43eb/original.png)\n\nBy better understanding terpenes and how to identify them when buying cannabis and cannabis products, folks will be able to choose the marijuana that provides the effects that they want, helping them avoid some cannabis trial and error. \n\n### Marijuana for a Better Time in the Bedroom\n\n![Scents & Sensuality HelloMD event](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-3dd99484-d549-45c4-88b9-752da3f9d951/original.png)\n\nAfter the educational happy hour, Merina took to the stage to share how she discovered cannabis helped her in the bedroom. For her and many of her clients, marijuana not only relaxes the body and mind, but also allows them to be more present in the moment to truly connect with their partner. \n\nPhoto credit: [Kai Oberhäuser](https://unsplash.com/@memoryonsounds)\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. [HelloMD](https://hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's easy, private and 100% online.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3605442176870748,"src":"/static/673dece10c7974f2013b2dc8a1ae3b31/14b42/44382d70c3aac04c8938975d80a31beb.jpg","srcSet":"/static/673dece10c7974f2013b2dc8a1ae3b31/f836f/44382d70c3aac04c8938975d80a31beb.jpg 200w,\n/static/673dece10c7974f2013b2dc8a1ae3b31/2244e/44382d70c3aac04c8938975d80a31beb.jpg 400w,\n/static/673dece10c7974f2013b2dc8a1ae3b31/14b42/44382d70c3aac04c8938975d80a31beb.jpg 800w,\n/static/673dece10c7974f2013b2dc8a1ae3b31/47498/44382d70c3aac04c8938975d80a31beb.jpg 1200w,\n/static/673dece10c7974f2013b2dc8a1ae3b31/0e329/44382d70c3aac04c8938975d80a31beb.jpg 1600w,\n/static/673dece10c7974f2013b2dc8a1ae3b31/bea71/44382d70c3aac04c8938975d80a31beb.jpg 3641w","srcWebp":"/static/673dece10c7974f2013b2dc8a1ae3b31/58556/44382d70c3aac04c8938975d80a31beb.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/673dece10c7974f2013b2dc8a1ae3b31/61e93/44382d70c3aac04c8938975d80a31beb.webp 200w,\n/static/673dece10c7974f2013b2dc8a1ae3b31/1f5c5/44382d70c3aac04c8938975d80a31beb.webp 400w,\n/static/673dece10c7974f2013b2dc8a1ae3b31/58556/44382d70c3aac04c8938975d80a31beb.webp 800w,\n/static/673dece10c7974f2013b2dc8a1ae3b31/99238/44382d70c3aac04c8938975d80a31beb.webp 1200w,\n/static/673dece10c7974f2013b2dc8a1ae3b31/7c22d/44382d70c3aac04c8938975d80a31beb.webp 1600w,\n/static/673dece10c7974f2013b2dc8a1ae3b31/79ff7/44382d70c3aac04c8938975d80a31beb.webp 3641w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2801-markdown","title":"HelloMD Co-Founder Pamela Hadfield Featured in Forbes","slug":"hellomd-co-founder-pamela-hadfield-featured-in-forbes","content":"This week, HelloMD Co-founder Pamela Hadfield was featured in the _Forbes_ magazine article, [“How this Techie Became An Advocate for Marijuana.”](https://www.forbes.com/sites/heathercabot/2018/08/13/how-this-techie-became-an-advocate-for-marijuana/#573fbc4d3d4f) _Forbes_ writer [Heather Cabot](https://www.forbes.com/sites/heathercabot/#6098698975ed) chatted with Pamela about her experience with chronic migraines  and how she turned to opioids to deal with them. Pamela also described how she finally discovered cannabis, which stopped her pain, and how she continues to take cannabis as a tool to prevent migraines. \n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\nThe article also detailed the exciting new evolution in HelloMD’s offerings, which will soon include a hemp-derived CBD store that’ll ship nationwide:\n\n“HelloMD recently introduced e-commerce to the platform and a menu of curated products … This month, HelloMD will begin a major push for sales and delivery of CBD products derived from hemp, a cousin of marijuana that has similar medical applications but does not face the same legal restrictions.”\n\nRELATED: [CANNABIS, NOT OPIOIDS: HELLOMD’S PAMELA HADFIELD ON NOWTHIS](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5b29938abf4c4d000a0e74be/cannabis-not-opioids-hellomds-pamela-hadfield-on-nowthis)\n\nAs some of you may know, Pamela’s story of improved health and wellness is the reason she founded HelloMD—to help people discover the therapeutic value of cannabis, like she has. Now as the largest online community of health and wellness cannabis consumers, HelloMD has a range of ways to help people navigate the legal marijuana landscape:\n\n* Online doctor consultations and [medical marijuana recommendations](https://www.hellomd.com/about-us#md-consult) for California and New York.\n* A [library of educational content](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness) looking at all aspects of cannabis for health and wellness.\n* The [Answers](www.hellomd.com/answers) page, where people can ask their cannabis-related questions and receive advice to help them make informed decisions about the plant. \n* An online shop that [currently delivers high-quality cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) marijuana products](https://www.hellomd.com/products) to cannabis consumers in San Francisco, the East Bay and Marin County, with delivery to the South Bay and Sonoma County coming soon. \n\nIf you’re new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/56201c206430320006bb0000/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) post. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's easy, private and 100% online. \n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3793103448275863,"src":"/static/287edf5f510fed60c66e16c743cdacc7/14b42/2c88abc925ec8a2139ca454424bb42d9.jpg","srcSet":"/static/287edf5f510fed60c66e16c743cdacc7/f836f/2c88abc925ec8a2139ca454424bb42d9.jpg 200w,\n/static/287edf5f510fed60c66e16c743cdacc7/2244e/2c88abc925ec8a2139ca454424bb42d9.jpg 400w,\n/static/287edf5f510fed60c66e16c743cdacc7/14b42/2c88abc925ec8a2139ca454424bb42d9.jpg 800w,\n/static/287edf5f510fed60c66e16c743cdacc7/47498/2c88abc925ec8a2139ca454424bb42d9.jpg 1200w,\n/static/287edf5f510fed60c66e16c743cdacc7/0e329/2c88abc925ec8a2139ca454424bb42d9.jpg 1600w,\n/static/287edf5f510fed60c66e16c743cdacc7/f3fa0/2c88abc925ec8a2139ca454424bb42d9.jpg 2713w","srcWebp":"/static/287edf5f510fed60c66e16c743cdacc7/58556/2c88abc925ec8a2139ca454424bb42d9.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/287edf5f510fed60c66e16c743cdacc7/61e93/2c88abc925ec8a2139ca454424bb42d9.webp 200w,\n/static/287edf5f510fed60c66e16c743cdacc7/1f5c5/2c88abc925ec8a2139ca454424bb42d9.webp 400w,\n/static/287edf5f510fed60c66e16c743cdacc7/58556/2c88abc925ec8a2139ca454424bb42d9.webp 800w,\n/static/287edf5f510fed60c66e16c743cdacc7/99238/2c88abc925ec8a2139ca454424bb42d9.webp 1200w,\n/static/287edf5f510fed60c66e16c743cdacc7/7c22d/2c88abc925ec8a2139ca454424bb42d9.webp 1600w,\n/static/287edf5f510fed60c66e16c743cdacc7/ce34d/2c88abc925ec8a2139ca454424bb42d9.webp 2713w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2768-markdown","title":"How to Microdose With Cannabis: A HelloMD Event","slug":"how-to-microdose-with-cannabis-a-hellomd-event","content":"HelloMD’s Chief Medical Officer [Perry Solomon](https://www.linkedin.com/in/perry-solomon-md-2b27a65), M.D., hosted another educational event in San Francisco with [Level](https://levelexperience.com/) co-founder [Chris Emerson](https://levelexperience.com/maverick-beginnings-plant-love-meets-science/). This time, Chris spoke on the topic of [microdosing](https://www.hellomd.com/tag/microdosing) cannabis.\n\n![Hello1-min (29).png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Hello1_min_29_a2323482f9.png)\n\nChris, who’s also Level’s chief scientist, holds a Ph.D. in small molecule chemistry. As he puts it, “*A lot of people who get that training go and make drugs for Big Pharma. … I’ve always been fascinated by plant medicine. And so I had an experience seven years ago on a cannabis farm that changed the direction of my life and led me down this path of wanting to create a consistent, reliable, standardized dose of products for the cannabis market*\".\n\n“*Level’s about three years old now, and I think we’re doing a good job of trying to achieve that goal. We’ll keep iterating, moving forward. And we love partnering with [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) on these events because we’re very aligned on how we approach our thoughts for what cannabis can be for people in health and wellness*.”\n\nWhen it comes to cannabis for health and wellness, more and more people are consuming the plant to improve their quality of life versus for recreational purposes only. Says Dr. Solomon, “*There are always going to be people who just want to get stoned, who just want to get high*.\"\n\n“*However, we try to promote cannabis as an alternative to pharmaceutical drugs—to alcohol in most cases, and obviously to opioids. We see people using cannabis for everything from [migraines](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/new-study-finds-cannabis-effective-in-treatment-for-migraines) to [insomnia](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/3-popular-questions-about-marijuana-and-insomnia-answered) and obviously, number one, for [pain](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/cannabis-a-workplace-solution-for-chronic-pain)*.”\n\nAnd so, with this in mind, Dr. Solomon sat down with Chris to go over the benefits of cannabis, especially when taken in small doses on a regular basis—that is, [cannabis taken in microdoses](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/microdosing-a-better-way-to-take-cannabis). Here are just a few excerpts from their in-depth discussion.\n\n### What is microdosing when it comes to cannabis? And how does microdosing marijuana affect the human condition?\n\n**Chris Emerson:** Microdosing is a concept of using a subtherapeutic dose over a certain timeframe to help some system come into equilibrium. A lot of times, when people talk about microdosing, that’s with psychedelic compounds. I think [James Fadiman](https://www.jamesfadiman.com/) was the one who really came up with this regime of: \n\nYou take a compound for one day at a subtherapeutic dose. Then you take two days off. Then you repeat that cycle. So, in seven days, you’re dosing three times roughly. This works really well when you’re talking about very potent compounds where you need less than a milligram to have some physiological action.\n\nIn cannabis, microdosing is now used ubiquitously to talk about much lower dosing. So, instead of packing maybe a bowl full of flower using a vape cartridge, it’s using 1–3 milligrams of a subtherapeutic dose of cannabis. And so, I think it’s important to define what we’re talking about from microdosing. Generally, the range that people talk about with microdosing is anything up to three milligrams or more. \n\n![Hello3-min (25).png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Hello3_min_25_dbe4baa854.png)\n\n### The problem, though, with cannabis, in general, is that everyone’s needs are individual and unique. So what may be right for me may not be right for you? Isn’t that right?\n\n**Chris Emerson:** Exactly. So I think the extreme cut-off is five milligrams, but that can be a very heavy dose for a lot of people. So we at Level and a lot of other companies define it as being from 1–3 milligrams. \n\nHonestly, it’s really hard to get microdosed products that are less than a milligram. So I think in the context of cannabis, when we talk about microdosing, it’s somewhere between 1–3 milligrams, potentially up to five. \n\n![Hello4-min (24).png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Hello4_min_24_8240521b5f.png)\n\n### How does a microdose actually work? Are you supposed to feel something when you take a microdose of cannabis?\n\n**Chris Emerson:** I think in the traditional context of microdosing cannabis, it’s working in the background, so you don’t necessarily feel it physiologically, but you notice enhancement. Then, it’s like, “*Oh, I can focus now*,” or “*I’m not getting tired*,” or “*I didn’t have anxiety today*.” And because the plant produces 65-plus different [cannabinoids](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/cannabinoids-chemical-compounds-with-huge-therapeutic-potential), some of them are psychoactive, and most of them aren’t.\n\nAnd so it’s an interesting question you ask. Yeah, maybe you take a milligram of [THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)](https://www.hellomd.com/tag/thc), and you don’t feel this high from a physiological standpoint, but it helps you focus during your day or helps with your back pain if you’ve been sitting at a computer for 10 hours.\n\nAnd so the really challenging thing, and I think what we’re trying to do here, is to answer: What is microdosing, and what does it mean for cannabis?\n\n![Hello2-min (26).png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Hello2_min_26_b45b29ac52.png)\n \n### If someone takes a high dose of THC, they feel it immediately. In a microdose, though, they don’t really feel anything, so they don’t think it’s working. Do you have to take cannabis for a certain amount of time in the microdosed amount before you actually realize that something may be happening? Or might they feel something?\n\n**Chris Emerson:** I definitely think they could feel something. I can take small doses of cannabis. Not necessarily delta-9 THC, but maybe [CBD (cannabidiol)](https://www.hellomd.com/tag/cbd) as an example. I can take 1–3 milligrams. I may not feel physiologically in effect; I don’t feel tingling, or maybe I don’t feel tension relief in my shoulders, but mentally and emotionally, there’s a difference. So because everyone interacts differently with cannabis, it’s part of this journey of what cannabis actually is: an exploration and definition. \n\n![Hello1-min (25).png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Hello1_min_25_08bb84ad6d.png)\n\n### Are there other cannabinoids that you can microdose as well? In other words, other than CBD and THC?\n\n**Chris Emerson:** Yes, absolutely. Any of them, as long as you can find products that allow you to do that. So whether it's a tea or a tincture or tablets or powder, you need something that's standardized in dosage. \n\n![Hello4-min (23).png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Hello4_min_23_489cb45ba1.png)\n\n### If someone were to have pain and they needed to take a lot of THC to quell that pain, would they be able to microdose and still get the type of relief they need over a period of time? \n\n**Chris Emerson:** Potentially, they could. It's really hard to say because right now, the way I view it is most people are really overdosing on the amount of cannabis we need. Most products are these much higher-dose products.\n\nAnd so people really haven't started to explore how much cannabis do, I actually need and what is my dosing regime over a certain given amount of time. And so, it makes it challenging because there are a lot of different factors that play into how effective the cannabis is or will be.\n\nThe fat you’ve consumed makes a difference. Also, what's my route of administration? What's my metabolism like? How long does it take my body to actually metabolize and get rid of the active cannabinoid plus, am I using cannabinoids in concert?\n\nAnd so, it makes it really challenging. It's not a cut-and-dried, zero-one. This is the way we do it. This is why we keep coming back to, you start low and go slow. You start with 1–3 milligrams, and then you can baseline yourself essentially off of a product and then say, “OK, I understand if I take three milligrams, I feel this way.”\n\nAnd then you can really start to explore yourself. Maybe you introduce other cannabinoids, or you try a smaller dose to see if you get the same effect. \n\n![Hello6-min (6).png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Hello6_min_6_6f0daaad5e.png)\n\n### Let's say there's someone who's been using high doses of THC and CBD. What will happen if they switch immediately to a microdose? Will they feel anything, or do they have to wash the high doses of cannabis out of their system and then start slowly going to a microdose to get some type of effect or feeling?\n\n**Chris Emerson:** There’s a lot of empirical evidence out there, and what people like to say is it's seven to 10 days for your body to reset. … So, say you're on a regimen of 100 milligrams of THC a day, but you really want to see if five milligrams two times a day is going to make a difference. You need a wash-out period.\n\nMost likely, seven to 10 days is what a lot of people report will clear your system. Maybe it's longer—up to 30 days, but that's a good place to start. Then bring yourself back online and say, “Hey, I'm going to try with five milligrams in the morning and five at night.”\n\nThe other thing as well is that people react differently to cannabinoids because we have different expression levels of endocannabinoids in our bodies, so maybe it's not just the delta-9 THCs. Maybe it's the interaction with the other cannabinoids as well. So as you lower the dose of something, maybe you want to start over again and try some new cannabinoids, try some CBD in different ratios with the THC.\n\nLowering your dose is one of the challenging things that we talk about to a lot of people. This is a journey. This is a journey with a plant that people have been consuming for at least 10,000 years, probably a lot longer, and there's going be some exploration with it.\n\nBut cannabis—if formulated properly and tested properly—should be a really good experience, and the adverse effects that people may or may not have should be minimal. Maybe you get a little too high one time, so you go to sleep. Maybe you get a little paranoid, and you wake up the next day and say, “I'm cool; I'm fine, and now I know not to do that again.”\n\nIf you’re new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/56201c206430320006bb0000/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) post.\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!\n\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.2121212121212122,"src":"/static/8093f421ab5cc6fdf2da571e23b98993/ee604/c9bddf439f05e31abfc34561414c9069.png","srcSet":"/static/8093f421ab5cc6fdf2da571e23b98993/69585/c9bddf439f05e31abfc34561414c9069.png 200w,\n/static/8093f421ab5cc6fdf2da571e23b98993/497c6/c9bddf439f05e31abfc34561414c9069.png 400w,\n/static/8093f421ab5cc6fdf2da571e23b98993/ee604/c9bddf439f05e31abfc34561414c9069.png 800w,\n/static/8093f421ab5cc6fdf2da571e23b98993/e8b9a/c9bddf439f05e31abfc34561414c9069.png 927w","srcWebp":"/static/8093f421ab5cc6fdf2da571e23b98993/58556/c9bddf439f05e31abfc34561414c9069.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/8093f421ab5cc6fdf2da571e23b98993/61e93/c9bddf439f05e31abfc34561414c9069.webp 200w,\n/static/8093f421ab5cc6fdf2da571e23b98993/1f5c5/c9bddf439f05e31abfc34561414c9069.webp 400w,\n/static/8093f421ab5cc6fdf2da571e23b98993/58556/c9bddf439f05e31abfc34561414c9069.webp 800w,\n/static/8093f421ab5cc6fdf2da571e23b98993/12bdc/c9bddf439f05e31abfc34561414c9069.webp 927w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2673-markdown","title":"Introducing the New HelloMD Store","slug":"introducing-the-new-hellomd-store","content":"For three years, our customers have been asking us why they can’t buy the cannabis products they learn about on our website. Well, today, I’m excited to announce the launch of the HelloMD shopping experience. \n\n### What Is the HelloMD Store?\n\nCustomers who live in one of our delivery service areas (see below for more info) can now order products at HelloMD.com. These products will be delivered safely to your door within two hours by a professional delivery driver.\n\n### What Do We Sell?\n\nWe sell a thoughtfully curated selection of products from some of the leading cannabis brands in California—roughly 20 brands in total, with upwards of 200 different products to choose from. We’ve chosen to work with these brands to offer a select number of product options, because we believe they’re the best fit for our health and wellness-minded consumers.\n\nThat said, this is just the beginning. We'll continue to add products over time based on the feedback we receive from our community. \n\n### Why Are We Doing This?\n\nOur vision at HelloMD has always been to serve as the best online resource for cannabis consumers—to answer questions, connect patients to others like them, and provide advice and information from medical professionals and brand experts on how cannabis can help them. The natural next step, of course, has been to give consumers the ability to purchase products in the same place. Our launch today supports that goal.\n\n### What’s the Purchase Process Like?\n\nThe purchase process is easy and intuitive. Simply add the products you want to your shopping cart, check out, and follow the instructions provided to complete your order. The products will then be delivered to your home or office within two hours by a professional driver carefully vetted by our team. \n\n### Why Do I Have to Pay With Cash?\n\nUnder current banking regulations, our federal government has made it illegal to purchase cannabis products using a credit card—despite the fact that adult-use cannabis is legal in the state of California. Although some retailers allow for credit card transactions, they run the risk of having their bank accounts shut down if this activity is discovered by that bank. So, for the time being, purchases will require cash on delivery.\n\n### Is it Safe to Make a Purchase?\n\nYour safety and delivery experience are very important to us. As such, our delivery drivers are carefully selected, managed and vetted by our team And they’re equipped with company-owned cars.\n\n### Why Should I Shop at HelloMD?\n\nYou should shop with us, because we have:\n\n* A great selection of products from leading brands\n* Everyday, low prices\n* Friendly, knowledgeable customer service ready to assist you\n* Professional delivery drivers who will bring you your order within two hours\n\n### What Are the Delivery Areas HelloMD Sells to Currently?\n\nWe’ve launched in San Francisco, Oakland, Alameda, Berkeley, Emeryville, Piedmont, San Leandro, Albany and Hayward, and have plans to rapidly expand our service throughout California in 2018. Have a look at [our service areas page](https://www.hellomd.com/service-areas), and stay tuned for future announcements as we work to expand the areas we deliver to.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3605442176870748,"src":"/static/682f7741442eeebea6af760859ea6ac3/14b42/bbb72a66162f9f2730aacb3b0eda5c94.jpg","srcSet":"/static/682f7741442eeebea6af760859ea6ac3/f836f/bbb72a66162f9f2730aacb3b0eda5c94.jpg 200w,\n/static/682f7741442eeebea6af760859ea6ac3/2244e/bbb72a66162f9f2730aacb3b0eda5c94.jpg 400w,\n/static/682f7741442eeebea6af760859ea6ac3/14b42/bbb72a66162f9f2730aacb3b0eda5c94.jpg 800w,\n/static/682f7741442eeebea6af760859ea6ac3/235b6/bbb72a66162f9f2730aacb3b0eda5c94.jpg 1034w","srcWebp":"/static/682f7741442eeebea6af760859ea6ac3/58556/bbb72a66162f9f2730aacb3b0eda5c94.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/682f7741442eeebea6af760859ea6ac3/61e93/bbb72a66162f9f2730aacb3b0eda5c94.webp 200w,\n/static/682f7741442eeebea6af760859ea6ac3/1f5c5/bbb72a66162f9f2730aacb3b0eda5c94.webp 400w,\n/static/682f7741442eeebea6af760859ea6ac3/58556/bbb72a66162f9f2730aacb3b0eda5c94.webp 800w,\n/static/682f7741442eeebea6af760859ea6ac3/bfd1f/bbb72a66162f9f2730aacb3b0eda5c94.webp 1034w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2525-markdown","title":"Defend Your Right to Use Marijuana","slug":"defend-your-right-to-use-marijuana","content":"HelloMD Co-Founder Pamela Hadfield recently made an appearance in a [CBS Sunday Morning feature on the current climate towards marijuana in the United States](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/measuring-colorados-great-experiment-with-marijuana/). The video touched on key issues in the industry including: driving while high, the opioid epidemic and the growing acceptance of cannabis science by academia. It also covered the main topic on everyone’s mind: Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ rescinding of the Cole Memo, and how his actions may affect the consumers and businesses of this booming industry. \r\n\r\n[TELL YOUR REPRESENTATIVES TO REJECT SESSIONS’ DECISION](http://norml.org/action-center/item/tell-congress-to-stop-jeff-sessions-crackdown?link_id=1&can_id=15c9d5aee3b624ae0957335e57c3cd85&source=email-re-ag-sessions-efforts-to-shut-down-legal-marijuana-2&email_referrer=email_283937&email_subject=re-ag-sessions-efforts-to-shut-down-legal-marijuana) & [END FEDERAL MARIJUANA PROHIBITION](http://norml.org/action-center/item/federal-bill-introduced-to-end-federal-marijuana-prohibition)\r\n\r\n### The Cole Memo, Rohrabacher-Blumenauer Amendment & Medical Marijuana \r\n\r\nThe Cole Memo was a directive from the Obama era, which stated that as long as states that had legalized marijuana didn’t interfere with federal priorities (like stopping the distribution of drugs to minors), the government would in turn adopt a policy of noninterference. \r\n\r\nThe nixing of this memo opens the door for arrests and prosecution of individual consumers as wells raids that could threaten businesses that operate in the legal cannabis market. \r\n\r\nWhile Sessions was unclear on whether federal prosecutors would make any distinctions between medical and recreational marijuana, medical users have another protection in place: the Rohrabacher-Blumenauer amendment, a provision of a federal spending bill that prevents the Justice Department from using money on prosecutions that involve medical cannabis. \r\n\r\nThe bad news is that this amendment is up for a vote—Congress will decide later on Jan. 19 whether that protection should stay in place. \r\n\r\nRELATED: [SESSIONS OPENS THE DOOR TO FEDERAL PROSECUTION OF LEGALIZED MARIJUANA](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5a4fa739100a820006562f50/sessions-opens-the-door-to-federal-prosecution-of-legalized-marijuana)\r\n\r\n### Protect Yourself by Staying Under the Umbrella of Medical Marijuana \r\n\r\nSo what’s the best way to protect yourself amid all of these constantly changing laws and regulations? It seems like the safest bet for now is to stay a medical patient, if you can.  \r\n\r\nIn an interview in _Westword_, cannabis attorney Brian Vicente, [says it’s unlikely that federal prosecutors are interested in pursuing medical patients](http://www.westword.com/marijuana/colorado-cannabis-events-in-january-2018-9817914) who are compliant with state law.\r\n\r\nPamela agrees and thinks that if you’re in a state that allows both recreational and medical consumption, staying in the realm of medicinal marijuana is an appropriate—and safe—response to the Department of Justice’s actions.\r\n\r\nShe also adds that if you’re in California, which recently legalized adult-use sales, most areas outside of major cities aren’t ready to—or have no interest in—participating in the new recreational market. To access cannabis in these dry areas, you’ll need a medical marijuana recommendation.   \r\n\r\n![HelloMD's Pamela Hadfield speaking to CBS Sunday Morning about cannabis as a solution to the opioid epidemic](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/articles-5a553773c7e0180007a78266-0d328b0b-76a6-4e87-a65f-92419e87bd5a/original.jpg)\r\n\r\n### You Can Still Help End Federal Marijuana Prohibition\r\n\r\nWhile Sessions’ move is cause for alarm, there may be a silver lining: Numerous opinion pieces by political experts in publications like the [_Washington Post_](https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/wp/2018/01/05/why-jeff-sessions-marijuana-crackdown-is-going-to-make-legalization-more-likely/?utm_term=.12846c7b49c4) and [_Politico_](https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/01/06/jeff-sessions-marijuana-legalization-congress-216251) speculate that Sessions’ move may actually push Congress towards legalization of the plant.  \r\n\r\nLawmakers have been mobilizing to make this happen: Representatives Tom Garret (R-VA) and Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) introduced HR 1227, the [Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2017](https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/1227/actions) in February 2017. And due to recent events, the bill is getting more coverage.  \r\n\r\nHR 1227 would do away with federal criminal penalties for possession and cultivation of marijuana—essentially cannabis would be treated in a manner similar to cigarettes and alcohol. It’d also remove cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act, allowing for better research on the plant’s benefits.\r\n\r\nYou can support this bill and reject Sessions’ effort by—you guessed it—calling or emailing your representatives in Congress. NORML, the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, has a started [a letter-writing campaign to help the legislation’s passage](http://norml.org/action-center/item/federal-bill-introduced-to-end-federal-marijuana-prohibition), and another [campaign to encourage your representatives to reject Sessions’ recent decision](http://norml.org/action-center/item/tell-congress-to-stop-jeff-sessions-crackdown?link_id=1&can_id=15c9d5aee3b624ae0957335e57c3cd85&source=email-re-ag-sessions-efforts-to-shut-down-legal-marijuana-2&email_referrer=email_283937&email_subject=re-ag-sessions-efforts-to-shut-down-legal-marijuana). If you enter your home address on these pages, it automatically addresses your letter to your respective representative—we encourage your participation. \r\n\r\nPhoto credit: [CBS Sunday Morning](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/measuring-colorados-great-experiment-with-marijuana/)\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 easy, private and 100% online.  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People involved in the cannabis industry seem to have a special bond; the common goal and enthusiasm required to bring this medicine to the people attracts like-minded souls.  \n\nA few prominent couples in the cannabis industry have found passion both in the plant and for each other. Here are a few of our favorite cannabis power couples who work together to bring you the medicine you deserve.\n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\n### Mark Hadfield & Pamela Hadfield – HelloMD\n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/59fa585e221f851c88ea5f65/embedded_images/59fa585f221f851c88ea5f66/image1.jpg)\n\nWe may as well start things off with [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/about-us)’s own Mark and Pamela Hadfield. They founded HelloMD in 2015, bringing together Mark’s background as a tech startup entrepreneur and Pamela’s agency career in user experience design. \n\nAs CEO, Mark takes care of all aspects of the business both in and out of the office, driving the development of HelloMD’s products and services, while making key connections with leaders from all different parts of the industry. Pamela conceives of and produces events, leads the user experience design team and acts as HelloMD’s spokesperson with all things media, landing herself a [shoutout in Rolling Stone magazine](http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/lists/weed-warriors-women-shaping-pot-industry-w500508/pamela-hadfield-w500509), as one of “Weed Warriors: Six Women Shaping the Cannabis Industry.” She also co-founded [WEmpowered](https://www.wempowered.com/), whose mission is to empower women in the industry.\n\nThe industry’s better off when couples like this bring both their sparkling personalities and brainpower to the table.  \n\n### Nikki Lastreto & Swami Chaitanya – Swami Select\n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/59fa585e221f851c88ea5f65/embedded_images/59fa5860221f851c88ea5f67/image2.jpg)\n\nNikki Lastreto and Swami Chaitanya are _the_ cannabis couple. Coming from a long history together “in various incarnations as friends, spouses, spiritual brethren, and business and land partners” since 1969, they currently raise awareness for the benefits of sun-grown cannabis at [Swami Select Farms](https://swamiselect.com/). They also judge the annual Emerald Cup and help introduce legislation for other growers to be able to hone their craft in Mendocino County. \n\nSwami may be the more immediately recognizable of the duo, always dressed in white with his long beard, but Nikki’s extremely active in the business too, creating partnerships and co-directing the Ganja Ma Gardens Collective. Constantly together, it’s always a welcome sight to see Nikki and Swami out and about at dispensaries and cannabis events. Take advantage of any opportunity you can to talk to this couple and find inspiration for your own life, love and relationship with cannabis.  \n\nRELATED: [TOP CANNABIS BRANDS THAT ARE DOING IT RIGHT](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/top-cannabis-brands-that-are-doing-it-right)\n\n### Michael Steinmetz & Flavia Cassani – Flow Kana\n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/59fa585e221f851c88ea5f65/embedded_images/59fa5861221f851c88ea5f68/image3.jpg)\n\nAs co-founders of Flow Kana, and now the Flow Kana Institute, Michael Steinmetz and Flavia Cassani are on a mission to revolutionize industrial cannabis with sustainable grow and business practices featuring small-batch, boutique strains. \n\nWhile Michael builds the partnerships to create a vertically integrated supply chain and finds the best growers in the Emerald Triangle (including Nikki and Swami), Flavia brings her own flair as the PR Director, creating unique social cannabis events and organizing volunteer opportunities for the staff to give back to the community. With educational opportunities and events soon to come at the Flow Kana Institute, we will certainly be hearing more from this cannabis couple who are bringing social awareness and sustainable practices to the forefront of the industry.\n\n### Cindy Capobianco & Rob Rosenheck – Lord Jones\n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/59fa585e221f851c88ea5f65/embedded_images/5a010f94fd02de2f19f2b8af/Screen_Shot_2017-11-06_at_5.41.38_PM.png)\n\nCindy Capobianco and Rob Rosenheck are the branding king and queen of cannabis and beyond. They’ve worked on projects together for many years—they worked together at Capobianco, the marketing and brand agency Cindy founded, partnering with companies such as Larabar, Gap and Paramount. \n\nAlways passionate about cannabis, the couple has now created high-end edible and topical brand [Lord Jones](https://www.hellomd.com/biz/lord-jones/about). The gorgeous packaging and luxurious feel of these products have elevated people’s perception of what a cannabis product can be. The duo makes use of their celebrity-studded network to reduce the stigma of cannabis use through partnerships with the likes of Icelandic band Sigur Ros. \n\nPassionate about building a healthy lifestyle around cannabis use, Rob and Cindy have sponsored many holistic cannabis events, including medicated sound baths and yoga classes. Here we have another shining example of the beauty that successful teamwork can bring to the world.\n\nMain photo credit: [Paz Arando](https://unsplash.com/@pazarando)\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,/9j/2wBDABALDA4MChAODQ4SERATGCgaGBYWGDEjJR0oOjM9PDkzODdASFxOQERXRTc4UG1RV19iZ2hnPk1xeXBkeFxlZ2P/2wBDARESEhgVGC8aGi9jQjhCY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2P/wgARCAAPABQDASIAAhEBAxEB/8QAFwAAAwEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAIDBf/EABUBAQEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAC/9oADAMBAAIQAxAAAAHPHjFMXD//xAAZEAEBAQEBAQAAAAAAAAAAAAABAhESACH/2gAIAQEAAQUC6OayFBaJ3Cffc//EABQRAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABD/2gAIAQMBAT8BP//EABQRAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABD/2gAIAQIBAT8BP//EABoQAAMAAwEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABIRASMUH/2gAIAQEABj8Cdp4zqHrBXH//xAAZEAEAAwEBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABABExIUH/2gAIAQEAAT8hOwFeEFQaQRMJaiSgFvZs27WQSKCf/9oADAMBAAIAAwAAABAg3//EABYRAAMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAEQEf/aAAgBAwEBPxA1f//EABYRAQEBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARAf/aAAgBAgEBPxDIr//EABwQAQADAAIDAAAAAAAAAAAAAAEAESFBgTFRYf/aAAgBAQABPxDTkUU3XJCu04lhddZHSVY2N3DC8ijzWdRAgaFox9w4AVi8/Z//2Q==","aspectRatio":1.36986301369863,"src":"/static/5033336da928e3770fb5766dcdb12967/14b42/9ede91cb9624417a0199c71bcb835ecd.jpg","srcSet":"/static/5033336da928e3770fb5766dcdb12967/f836f/9ede91cb9624417a0199c71bcb835ecd.jpg 200w,\n/static/5033336da928e3770fb5766dcdb12967/2244e/9ede91cb9624417a0199c71bcb835ecd.jpg 400w,\n/static/5033336da928e3770fb5766dcdb12967/14b42/9ede91cb9624417a0199c71bcb835ecd.jpg 800w,\n/static/5033336da928e3770fb5766dcdb12967/47498/9ede91cb9624417a0199c71bcb835ecd.jpg 1200w,\n/static/5033336da928e3770fb5766dcdb12967/20435/9ede91cb9624417a0199c71bcb835ecd.jpg 1403w","srcWebp":"/static/5033336da928e3770fb5766dcdb12967/58556/9ede91cb9624417a0199c71bcb835ecd.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/5033336da928e3770fb5766dcdb12967/61e93/9ede91cb9624417a0199c71bcb835ecd.webp 200w,\n/static/5033336da928e3770fb5766dcdb12967/1f5c5/9ede91cb9624417a0199c71bcb835ecd.webp 400w,\n/static/5033336da928e3770fb5766dcdb12967/58556/9ede91cb9624417a0199c71bcb835ecd.webp 800w,\n/static/5033336da928e3770fb5766dcdb12967/99238/9ede91cb9624417a0199c71bcb835ecd.webp 1200w,\n/static/5033336da928e3770fb5766dcdb12967/94a4a/9ede91cb9624417a0199c71bcb835ecd.webp 1403w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2361-markdown","title":"Telehealth: The Future of Medicine","slug":"telehealth-the-future-of-medicine","content":"### Telehealth: The Future of Medicine\r\n\r\nTelemedicine has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years as more people have access to smart phones and a consistent internet connection. Patients love the convenience of being able to connect with a doctor quickly from the comfort of home. \r\n\r\n[ARE YOU A DOCTOR? JOIN US & BECOME A HELLOMD TELEHEALTH DOCTOR.](https://www.hellomd.com/our-doctors)\r\n\r\n###  Demand for Digital Medicine\r\n\r\nLast year, 15 million Americans received some kind of remote medical care, and the American Telemedicine Association expects the number of remote doctors visits to increase by 30% in the coming year. Only 15% of physicians surveyed currently use telemedicine, but according to an American Academy of Family Physicians survey, 78% of patients believe that telemedicine would improve their access to care, as well as the quality of the care.\r\n\r\n[![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/58a247031e9cce000fb47c5f/embedded_images/58a247051e9cce000fb47c60/Screen_Shot_2017-02-13_at_2.35.39_PM.png)](https://www.hellomd.com/our-doctors)\r\n[Join the HelloMD team of doctors and see patients from anywhere.](https://www.hellomd.com/our-doctors)\r\n\r\nTo respond to this patient demand, an increasing number of companies are adding telemedicine access to their list of employee benefits. In 2015, 48% of employers provided telemedicine benefits; in 2016 this increased to 74%. Hospitals are also investing in telemedicine technology; currently 72% of of them incorporate telemedicine into their practice in some form.\r\n\r\n### Becoming a Telehealth Doctor & Patient\r\n\r\nTelemedicine carries many of the same benefits for doctors as it does for patients. Because physical proximity to patients is no longer a concern, doctors gain the flexibility to work from home and to tailor their hours to best suit their lifestyles. For many, this can eliminate the need to maintain a separate office and result in significant financial savings. Have a private space and a reliable internet connection? You're ready to join the telemedicine revolution!\r\n\r\n[ARE YOU A DOCTOR? FIND OUT HOW TO JOIN OUR TEAM.](https://www.hellomd.com/our-doctors)\r\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3333333333333333,"src":"/static/cbd72d5013ff8365defb3c00d6716ac0/14b42/c1b72f2ef587ddaacbbfef5faf17aed0.jpg","srcSet":"/static/cbd72d5013ff8365defb3c00d6716ac0/f836f/c1b72f2ef587ddaacbbfef5faf17aed0.jpg 200w,\n/static/cbd72d5013ff8365defb3c00d6716ac0/2244e/c1b72f2ef587ddaacbbfef5faf17aed0.jpg 400w,\n/static/cbd72d5013ff8365defb3c00d6716ac0/14b42/c1b72f2ef587ddaacbbfef5faf17aed0.jpg 800w,\n/static/cbd72d5013ff8365defb3c00d6716ac0/47498/c1b72f2ef587ddaacbbfef5faf17aed0.jpg 1200w,\n/static/cbd72d5013ff8365defb3c00d6716ac0/54ac5/c1b72f2ef587ddaacbbfef5faf17aed0.jpg 1365w","srcWebp":"/static/cbd72d5013ff8365defb3c00d6716ac0/58556/c1b72f2ef587ddaacbbfef5faf17aed0.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/cbd72d5013ff8365defb3c00d6716ac0/61e93/c1b72f2ef587ddaacbbfef5faf17aed0.webp 200w,\n/static/cbd72d5013ff8365defb3c00d6716ac0/1f5c5/c1b72f2ef587ddaacbbfef5faf17aed0.webp 400w,\n/static/cbd72d5013ff8365defb3c00d6716ac0/58556/c1b72f2ef587ddaacbbfef5faf17aed0.webp 800w,\n/static/cbd72d5013ff8365defb3c00d6716ac0/99238/c1b72f2ef587ddaacbbfef5faf17aed0.webp 1200w,\n/static/cbd72d5013ff8365defb3c00d6716ac0/5e0b8/c1b72f2ef587ddaacbbfef5faf17aed0.webp 1365w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2040-markdown","title":"Small Rooms Podcast with HelloMD","slug":"small-rooms-podcast-with-hellomd","content":"[Entrepreneurs in Small Rooms Drinking Coffee](https://soundcloud.com/smlrms) is a podcast you can easily binge listen to while sitting on the train, in your car, you know, everywhere. Rob Kenedi, the founder of Small Rooms, interviewed HelloMD recently at Startupfest Montreal. We were happy to get the chance to sit down with Rob, even though it was in an open tent during a huge rain storm! \r\n\r\nPamela Hadfield of HelloMD was the first Small Rooms guest within this technology oriented event. She chatted to them prior to winning the Startupfest investment prize and on the first morning of the festival. In the podcast, Pamela discusses building a business in the cannabis space, advising medicinal marijuana patients and building the world's largest community for medicinal marijuana consumers.\r\n\r\n[LISTEN TO HELLOMD PODCAST INTERVIEW](https://soundcloud.com/smlrms/stertupfest-hellomd?in=smlrms/sets/episodes)","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3333333333333333,"src":"/static/dc4fb40cd5324f6343aa0336026d95d1/14b42/959f2e50ac9c111462e1972c9c791761.jpg","srcSet":"/static/dc4fb40cd5324f6343aa0336026d95d1/f836f/959f2e50ac9c111462e1972c9c791761.jpg 200w,\n/static/dc4fb40cd5324f6343aa0336026d95d1/2244e/959f2e50ac9c111462e1972c9c791761.jpg 400w,\n/static/dc4fb40cd5324f6343aa0336026d95d1/14b42/959f2e50ac9c111462e1972c9c791761.jpg 800w,\n/static/dc4fb40cd5324f6343aa0336026d95d1/47498/959f2e50ac9c111462e1972c9c791761.jpg 1200w,\n/static/dc4fb40cd5324f6343aa0336026d95d1/54ac5/959f2e50ac9c111462e1972c9c791761.jpg 1365w","srcWebp":"/static/dc4fb40cd5324f6343aa0336026d95d1/58556/959f2e50ac9c111462e1972c9c791761.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/dc4fb40cd5324f6343aa0336026d95d1/61e93/959f2e50ac9c111462e1972c9c791761.webp 200w,\n/static/dc4fb40cd5324f6343aa0336026d95d1/1f5c5/959f2e50ac9c111462e1972c9c791761.webp 400w,\n/static/dc4fb40cd5324f6343aa0336026d95d1/58556/959f2e50ac9c111462e1972c9c791761.webp 800w,\n/static/dc4fb40cd5324f6343aa0336026d95d1/99238/959f2e50ac9c111462e1972c9c791761.webp 1200w,\n/static/dc4fb40cd5324f6343aa0336026d95d1/5e0b8/959f2e50ac9c111462e1972c9c791761.webp 1365w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2163-markdown","title":"HelloMD Selected for Startupfest Private Jet","slug":"hellomd-selected-for-startupfest-private-jet","content":"We are thrilled to announce that Pamela Hadfield has been invited (out of 300 applicants) to represent HelloMD at the [StartupFest](http://www.startupfestival.com/) in Montreal, Canada’s Cultural Capital. She'll be one of 12 companies pitching for a $100K prize and we are honored to be included in the mix.\r\n\r\nEven better than that, she is flying to Montreal [on a private jet with some of Silicon Valley’s movers and shakers](http://www.startupfestival.com/private-jet-2016/). Who's on the jet? Tim O'Reilly of O'Reilly Media, Alexis Ohanian the Founder of Reddit and Kara Swisher the Founder of Re/Code among some other truly fabulous folks. \r\n\r\n### The Video She Created that Won the Spot\r\n\r\n`embed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16WjxbahbX0` \r\n\r\nThanks StartupFest! \r\n\r\n###[Find out more about who’s who on the Jet](http://www.startupfestival.com/private-jet-2016/).","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABQAAAAPCAIAAABr+ngCAAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAADnklEQVQozwGTA2z8AO3z9vv8+fz9+fb39vL09OXt8svg78rf7t7p8ebs8enu8eft8e7y9u31++Lr8e/x8eft8dvm79Xi7Mrc6gDa5u7k7PHr8fLo8fTm8PbY6PLW5u/j7fLn7/Tn7/Pm7vHq8fTH0NSltLnH4/HJ4fDJ3+zE3uzK3+zG3uwA1Obv2+nx1enx1Ofwztjav767s62qpaWltq2pwLGrvrWyy8vM4+jrX15cW11a2uXp4+vv3efs2OXt0OXvANzu8t3u8+Hv89Ta3MvMysG+vKqpqp2foaualLiZiriVgrKdjtbd4sPHyh4OB4aCe+rw8+Tn6uPp7OHo7QDs8/Pq8PDo6+zm6evk6Ozh5ure5OjZ4OLP2NvG0dPEy8y+wcDGzc/X4eNNQDwzIhzCzM7P2N3U297b4eMA5unr4OXn2uDk1tzg09re0Njbx9DTyNLWx9LVxdDUxtHVvcnQrr3GssPOVlJTJxkUoKqrscXOs8TLqLzHANTc39Ha3c7X2crU18fS1b/KzKevs7rFybvFybfAw6WwtpKhrJKirpKksDg1NzIpJp+oqb3IzrzHy7/KzwCap7CVoqyPnKWHlJ+FkZx/jJZ6hpFyfolpdIFkbXlfanhodH9odIBlcHomHxxMSUeHk5uVoKqWprKer7sARU5YSVJaSFFZR09WO0ZPN0JMOEFJMTpBNTxDPEFHREtPQktQPkdPP0dMZW1wipSYVFxjbHiDhpqnh5yqAD49OTY1ODIxNjEyNC4xMiUnLSUlLSgoLiopLyYnLSMjKCUkKxgXGzg6QZmqsZaiqF9maUZLU211gIeLlQBRbTBIYi9EWS8tNycfISMyPSs2RCw1Qio2RSs0QSs3Rys6Tyo1RCZJWj+NnaGQm6KYoqdGS0s8RTVMVUIAZYNKaIVNb4xSSls+ISYqVWpIcYtXbIRTaYBQY3hNXnNLYHZMZ3ZVaHRZe4eJi5eeoK20i5OWho18jJF+AJiXlZaVlZ2bm3R2dTtAQHx8fJeVlZCOjouJiIJ/fnVycWdjYVlWVEVDQU9TU5GgqJmnrpmnrWltcy4uMgCKi4iLi4mEhYI6PDlFR0Z2d3OEhH99fnh4eXRyc21ra2VhYVpWV1BKS0U7OzVOU1SSoKqqu8OJlZpITU0AfX18enp4dHNvOzw4SUpIUFJRW1xbV1hXVVdVUlNRTk9OSk1LSUtKSEtKR0hHPz89PkFBWVZZcE1NkEFB3NME9abEQZgAAAAASUVORK5CYII=","aspectRatio":1.3333333333333333,"src":"/static/f251d2e67350fac43b5269b12479aba7/ee604/34fb3eee8b303392ffcfe8baeb42674c.png","srcSet":"/static/f251d2e67350fac43b5269b12479aba7/69585/34fb3eee8b303392ffcfe8baeb42674c.png 200w,\n/static/f251d2e67350fac43b5269b12479aba7/497c6/34fb3eee8b303392ffcfe8baeb42674c.png 400w,\n/static/f251d2e67350fac43b5269b12479aba7/ee604/34fb3eee8b303392ffcfe8baeb42674c.png 800w,\n/static/f251d2e67350fac43b5269b12479aba7/f3583/34fb3eee8b303392ffcfe8baeb42674c.png 1200w,\n/static/f251d2e67350fac43b5269b12479aba7/f90fa/34fb3eee8b303392ffcfe8baeb42674c.png 1365w","srcWebp":"/static/f251d2e67350fac43b5269b12479aba7/58556/34fb3eee8b303392ffcfe8baeb42674c.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/f251d2e67350fac43b5269b12479aba7/61e93/34fb3eee8b303392ffcfe8baeb42674c.webp 200w,\n/static/f251d2e67350fac43b5269b12479aba7/1f5c5/34fb3eee8b303392ffcfe8baeb42674c.webp 400w,\n/static/f251d2e67350fac43b5269b12479aba7/58556/34fb3eee8b303392ffcfe8baeb42674c.webp 800w,\n/static/f251d2e67350fac43b5269b12479aba7/99238/34fb3eee8b303392ffcfe8baeb42674c.webp 1200w,\n/static/f251d2e67350fac43b5269b12479aba7/5e0b8/34fb3eee8b303392ffcfe8baeb42674c.webp 1365w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2182-markdown","title":"California Slated to be Center of Marijuana Industry","slug":"california-slated-to-be-center-of-marijuana-industry","content":"California’s tech industry is going to have to move aside to make way for the next big thing, marijuana. HelloMD is one of the many companies that moved its sights from tech to marijuana and has found success. HelloMD recently got [profiled in Bloomberg](http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-05-10/hoping-to-avoid-burnout-some-startups-turn-to-pot) for its new take on the tech boom in the Bay Area by filling a much needed void. Medical marijuana has been legal in California since 1996, but the industry is recently gaining more mainstream legitimization. The need for a reputable way to get a medical marijuana card in a safe environment bore the idea for HelloMD. The ‘think tank’ environment of the Bay Area tech industry has allowed for companies like HelloMD to innovate in new ways, but is the rest of the California economy soon to follow into the marijuana industry?\r\n\r\n### California’s Marijuana Laws\r\n\r\nCalifornia has long been a leader in the marijuana industry, being the first state to legalize medical cannabis. The “hippie” movement in parts of the state has lead to a common association between California and marijuana, and cannabis has long been ingrained in pop culture linked with the state. California produces and sells more cannabis than any other state, even though there are other states where marijuana is medically, as well as recreationally, legal. Medical marijuana sales in California hit $2.7 billion last year, totaling half of the legal marijuana sales in the country. \r\n\r\nThe marijuana industry in California is only slated to dramatically increase in the coming years. California has had recreational legalization on the ballot multiple times, and it is up for another vote again this November where it is slated to be approved. A possibly more influential state law is moving into effect in California: marijuana businesses will be allowed to turn a profit. When medical marijuana was first legalized, all companies who grew, processed, or sold marijuana were required to be non-profit businesses. Many cities in the state are now rushing to permit commercial marijuana cultivation to get business to move in as this new law comes into effect.\r\n\r\n### The Future of California’s Marijuana Production\r\n\r\nMany of the cities racing to get the new marijuana growing businesses are in the Southern California desert, a much different location than where the majority of the marijuana growing happens in the state currently. Humbolt County, in northern California, is most often associated with marijuana production in the state, but the operations slated to open in southern California are not going to be run-of-the-mill farms. Companies plan on setting up large scale indoor grow facilities for marijuana that allow them to produce large quantities despite the desert climate. These high-tech grow houses will use solar panels and more efficient irrigation tactics to produce the more than 100 tons of marijuana that projected to be grown in the state. Price of land in the areas who approve commercial marijuana cultivation tripled almost overnight as companies looking to capitalize on the new industry moved in. \r\n\r\nThere is some concern among smaller growers about being pushed out of the industry, but they are already working to combat this potential issue. Smaller grower are already turning towards the co-op approach by pooling their products under one name. California is capitalizing on the ever growing the marijuana industry in the state, and country as a whole, and it may pay off with new jobs and over $10 million worth of marijuana produced in the state, a lot of which will come out of communities which desperately need the economic boost. \r\n\r\n### Does the rest of America line up with the trends?\r\n\r\nThe most recent Gallup poll showed that majority of americans are in favor of marijuana legalization for the third consecutive year. 58% of the americans support marijuana legalization, both young and old. Younger generations support marijuana legalization at higher rates than older generations, but older generations are backing marijuana legalization now than in more recent years. Cannabis has numerous medical benefits and can provide a much needed economic boost. Marijuana legalization can establish a better country for current and future generations - for more info about why legalization is good for you and the whole of the nation, check out our recent article on Why Moms Should Support Marijuana Legalization.\r\n\r\nInterested in asking a question about this? Go to [HelloMD Answers](https://www.hellomd.com/answers) and ask one of our doctors or community. \r\n\r\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.\r\n\r\n[Photo Credit](https://www.flickr.com/photos/marc_cooper/25593807241/in/photolist-EZCXdD-xportw-xqU62u-5UsLwb-z4YfLL-xrFNA4-EtySst-qDFHGs-bTTMan-xa6Ag3-z86BsD-9HYGar-9WmrGV-9ky7d7-z86oJc-xponRS-7Xaey9-FbrXer-xrFSSF-xa4TKq-xa5new-yafDEW-xa5Scb-D8JthL-mmi8ZB-92LBPi-yae2Rd-z6fggm-z86wAe-yafaxo-dNzgiu-wuG3Zd-z6fB8f-z7fouM-yPEruo-vKsDDJ-xa4yrq-yae7ub-wuFKC9-djKqVD-wuQpze-eiZSNf-8jNSdQ-aUpm9i-wuEYXC-wuNUM6-wuPTK4-wuQhp2-yPEm7j-xqSqY7)\r\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.492537313432836,"src":"/static/7c024aa8ce4175ba51b348fd76629ff9/ee604/d9889fb3e95ff0808cabfae8f300e73d.png","srcSet":"/static/7c024aa8ce4175ba51b348fd76629ff9/69585/d9889fb3e95ff0808cabfae8f300e73d.png 200w,\n/static/7c024aa8ce4175ba51b348fd76629ff9/497c6/d9889fb3e95ff0808cabfae8f300e73d.png 400w,\n/static/7c024aa8ce4175ba51b348fd76629ff9/ee604/d9889fb3e95ff0808cabfae8f300e73d.png 800w,\n/static/7c024aa8ce4175ba51b348fd76629ff9/bb2e7/d9889fb3e95ff0808cabfae8f300e73d.png 1109w","srcWebp":"/static/7c024aa8ce4175ba51b348fd76629ff9/58556/d9889fb3e95ff0808cabfae8f300e73d.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/7c024aa8ce4175ba51b348fd76629ff9/61e93/d9889fb3e95ff0808cabfae8f300e73d.webp 200w,\n/static/7c024aa8ce4175ba51b348fd76629ff9/1f5c5/d9889fb3e95ff0808cabfae8f300e73d.webp 400w,\n/static/7c024aa8ce4175ba51b348fd76629ff9/58556/d9889fb3e95ff0808cabfae8f300e73d.webp 800w,\n/static/7c024aa8ce4175ba51b348fd76629ff9/7b011/d9889fb3e95ff0808cabfae8f300e73d.webp 1109w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":0,"numPages":1,"currentPage":1,"id":5330,"name":"Hellomd","slug":"hellomd","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}