{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-tags-template-js","path":"/tag/level-blends/","result":{"data":{"allArticle":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Article_2736-markdown","title":"Goodbye, Insomnia: A HelloMD Educational Event","slug":"goodbye-insomnia-a-hellomd-educational-event","content":"Last week, HelloMD held an educational event—the first of many—in San Francisco, hosted by our Chief Medical Officer Perry Solomon, M.D., and featuring Chris Emerson, Level’s co-founder and chief scientist. Roughly 20 folks attended to find out how cannabis might help with their insomnia. \n\nDr. Solomon along with Chris, who holds a Ph.D. in small molecule chemistry and attended Stanford University as a post-doctoral fellow, started out by going over the basics—from endocannabinoids produced in our body and phytocannabinoids found in cannabis to how these compounds interact with our endocannabinoid system, helping maintain balance, or homeostasis.\n\nThey then spent a good chunk of time going over the what, when and why around insomnia—as well as suggestions on how to get a good night’s sleep. Following are excerpts of their in-depth discussion along with the Q&A session that followed.\n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\nDo you live in or near San Francisco? [Check out our “How to Microdose With Cannabis” event] scheduled for Thursday, July 12.\n\n### What components of cannabis or what products would people use to treat their insomnia? \n\n**Chris Emerson:** Yeah, I think a lot of times it's been about products with delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). After you use THC, you don’t feel tired necessarily, but it's not an energizing thing for the most part. By the time you get done with THC, you do feel a little sluggish. So, as people use delta-9 THC, I think it can help facilitate sleep.\n\nThere are a lot of different reasons why some of the other cannabinoids that are coming on the market, especially cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabinol (CBN), that may not have—for most people—the psychoactivity of delta-9 THC, can also be really good for helping people relax, and to try and treat persistent sleep issues.\n\n### Some people have a problem going to sleep, and some people have a problem staying asleep. Would there be different ways to treat each of those types of insomnia? \n\n**CE:** Yeah, definitely. I think so. Some people just need help relaxing to fall asleep. Once they fall asleep, they can stay asleep; that's one application. Some people are going to fall asleep, and then they'll rebound and wake up at two or three in the morning—mind's racing, the body's tired, and they can't fall back asleep; it’s a different use case. And then all of the combinations that occur in between. And so, the method of using a certain dosage route of administration of cannabis can be very impactful on how it's going to affect your ability to treat your condition of persistent sleeplessness.\n\n![Level's Chris Emerson & HelloMD's Dr. Perry Solomon](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-40aa7621-a438-42e6-be34-e593b77d961d/original.jpg)\n_Level's Chris Emerson (left) with HelloMD's Dr. Perry Solomon share tips on easing insomnia with cannabis._\n\n### Are there other issues that cannabis can help with so that people can go to sleep? In other words, chronic pain or anxiety or whatever it may be. And would you use different types of products for a given condition or symptom?\n\n**CE:** Yes, for sure. So, you're talking about clinical manifestations of pain. There's inflammation in inflammatory and neuropathic conditions, and cannabis treats them slightly different. Maybe you have acute pain, so you want to vape. Either flower or concentrate because you need acute relief to help minimize the pain so you can fall asleep.\n\nOr maybe you can fall asleep, but you wake up in the middle of night. So, maybe you want an edible or some type of oral dosage as you fall asleep as their effects last longer than the effects from vaping.\n\n**Perry Solomon:** Yes, exactly. And it might be different for everybody. Maybe you vape to go to sleep; the vape helps you fall asleep. And then you also take a dosage of an edible, so it helps you maintain sleep throughout the night. And part of the journey that Chris was talking about is for people to keep track of their sleep cycles. Because what you eat has something to do with how cannabis, the medicine, reacts in your body. What time you took it before you went to sleep and how you're feeling the next day are also very impactful in terms of what you use.\n\nSomeone may wake up and say, I still feel a little bit high. I took an edible. Maybe I should have used that before—an hour or a half hour before I went to sleep. So, keeping a journal about what it is you took and how you slept that night kind of dials in for each person what works for them. Because everyone reacts differently to cannabis, and everyone goes a different way in their journey of going to sleep.\n\nOne of the biggest frustrations to be able to recommend something is that there's no one size fits all with cannabis. It's more about trying something, seeing what and how it works, and moving onto something else or going on to keep using the same product. Because everyone completely depends on their own personal physiology and what else they do during the day. Cannabis isn't _the_ answer. It's a part of a holistic approach that includes changing your lifestyle and eating habits as well as exercise.\n\n### Do physicians recognize cannabis as an effective treatment for insomnia?\n\n**PS:** No, doctors don't have any idea that cannabis works like that at all because no one taught us about cannabis in medical school. Physicians are very afraid of giving recommendations or talking about it mostly due to their ignorance. If you're going to ask your doctor about cannabis for insomnia, they'll look at you with a blank stare or say, “Well, let me give you some Ambien or some Xanax,” because they know how to prescribe that. They can tell you to take a half a pill every hour. Doctors know exactly how it's going to work.\n\nCannabis is a very individualistic thing, and it's frustrating for a physician not to know exactly how much to prescribe and write that out on their prescription pad. Doctors can write something for pain; they can write something for antibiotics, but they can't write a prescription specifically telling you exactly how much cannabis to take.\n\nThey're learning though. When you go in to talk to your physician about using cannabis, I highly recommend you show them what you’ve learned, because you will educate them about using cannabis—for insomnia specifically, and for other medical conditions. \n\n### So, how does someone know how much cannabis to take for their insomnia? \n\n **CE:** It depends on a person’s experience with cannabis—how much have you tried cannabis—and then understanding dosing and different routes of administration. Essentially, there are five routes of administration. You can have a topical route of administration. You can smoke or inhale. You can swallow things; that's an oral route of administration. You can let it dissolve in your mouth through sublingual or mucosal route of delivery; that's sublingual. There's also rectal and vaginal—or suppository.\n\nMost products on the market are topicals, inhalants, sublingual and oral. And each one has a different effect in your body, because your body processes cannabis differently depending on the route of administration or also because of the uptake for it. And so if people are unfamiliar with cannabis, it's important to understand the different routes of administration. Different products are formulated for different routes, and you're going to have different experiences depending on the route of administration.\n\nFor people who are new to cannabis, start low and go slow. Microdosing is very popular as a term; these are products that are 5 mg or less. If you're concerned about psychoactivity, start with something that’s high in CBD, or CBD only. There’s some other non-psychoactive cannabinoids out there, but CBD is usually a really good one to start with as the baseline. Then you can start to incorporate some delta-9 THC and find a balance between those two that may work for you. Then once you feel confident with those, you can really start exploring. \n\n![Goodbye, Insomnia - a HelloMD educational event in SF](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-e63b7bfc-6f4d-4952-b3d3-3543f7bcd0c3/original.jpg)\n\n### If someone were to say that they’re just lying there in bed, and their mind is racing; they’re anxious. What would you suggest to someone like that? \n\n**CE:** For me, CBD works really well. There’s also a cannabinoid CBN. It's pretty rare. It's kind of hard to find because the plant actually doesn't produce it. It's a non-enzymatic degradation byproduct. So, it converts over time from delta-9 THC to CBN. Purportedly, it has very good sedating or sleep-enhancing properties. But we haven't really been able to look at it, and there's not a lot or very many products on the market that have it.\n\nSo, CBD is a great one to really look at. It helps people relax. A lot. It may calm your mind, reduce anxiety. There's also delta-8 THC that's starting to hit the market. This is a very relaxing cannabinoid, and we find that when combined with CBD, it has very relaxing qualities. I actually use a mixture of these two cannabinoids every night to sleep because it helps me calm, helps my mind stop racing.\n\nSo, you get into a pattern or ritual of going to sleep every night. You take some cannabis, whatever it is that works for you. You put your phone down since you’re trying to calm your body down and relax from the day, and then potentially use an oral dosage 30–60 minutes before you lay down.\n\nAnd when you’re lying down, maybe you use a tincture or some type of sublingual that's fast-acting, usually 5–15 minutes, that then helps this onset ramp before the oral dosage kicks in to help you maintain throughout the night. There's a ton of products out there that you can take that are between 5–20 mg, depending on what's going to work for the individual. \n\nAlso, can you identify parts of your day when you could incorporate breathing or meditation or supplement with some cannabis, too? During the day, we can get really stressed, whether we're dealing with some crisis or interacting with family or employees. We don't think about it. We just get through the day.\n\nSo, when we start shutting our bodies down, and we're in the middle of our sleep, we wake up in a panic, because now our bodies are trying to process all of these emotions from the day. So, can we identify throughout the day what's happening that leads to us having these persistent sleep issues, and then in that, can we use cannabis to help us address these issues?\n\nI think when we don't try to change patterns and adjust throughout the day, that's when we say, “Oh, I want a silver bullet. I just want to sleep, so I'm going to take some Ambien.” We’re going to take something that can knock us out and not address a systemic issue in our lives. \n\nPhoto credit: [Cris Saur](https://unsplash.com/@crisaur)\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 easy, private and 100% online. 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In addition to the breadth of choice, there are so many [different ways to ingest cannabis](https://hellomd.com/articles/understanding-medical-marijuanas-many-shapes-and-forms), and each form can result in a different bodily—and cerebral—effect. \n\nKnowing what effect you’re trying to achieve is important when selecting new products. Do you want to relieve anxiety, manage chronic pain or are you simply in need of relaxation on a Friday night after a long work week? Understanding what you’re trying to achieve may make the selection process a little easier.\n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\nHowever, the reality is that most people end up going through a period of trial and error in the beginning in order to find the cannabis products that work best for them. Although some products are touted to work for specific conditions or cause a certain effect, each person’s body reacts to cannabis differently—partially because everyone’s [endocannabinoid system](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5751cbd970410e000b00003a/what-is-the-endocannabinoid-system) is different. The result is that each of us can have a unique experience when consuming the [psychoactive cannabinoid tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)](https://hellomd.com/articles/the-pros-and-cons-of-psychoactive-thc), and therapeutic benefits aren’t always consistent from person to person.\n\nOne rule of thumb when starting your journey with cannabis is to go low and slow. This means [start at a minimum dosage, ideally a microdose](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5a0efecec1c79d0009dba12b/how-to-find-your-ideal-marijuana-dosage), and then wait to see how you react to it before taking more.\n\nIf you’re a cannabis newbie, you may have a very low tolerance or possibly even an exceptionally high tolerance. When starting out, titrating your dosage, starting small and working up, will help you understand what works best for your body and mind. And it will help you avoid an uncomfortable experience.\n\nRELATED: [5 TIPS TO REDUCE THE EFFECTS OF HAVING TOO MUCH CANNABIS](https://hellomd.com/articles/5-tips-to-reduce-the-effects-of-having-too-much-cannabis)\n\nFollowing is a roundup of some of our favorite products that we recommend for first-time cannabis consumers. \n\n### Cannabis Beverage\n\n#### Kikoko Sensuali-Tea\n\n![Kikoko Sensuali-Tea](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-1a74cf55-f5cd-44a3-abea-5d294861a26c/original.jpg)\n\nKikoko was [started by two of California’s coolest women](https://kikoko.com/our-story/), who set out to help medical patients find relief through easy-to-consume, accurately dosed, cannabis-infused teas. The result is the best-tasting organic tea we’ve ever tried. And each cute triangle-shaped tea bag also happens to have a healthy dose of cannabis within it.\n\nWe’re such fans, we think the flavors of the four different Kikoko teas rival, if not surpass, the taste of Republic of Tea, Mighty Leaf or any high-quality loose leaf tea you might purchase. Kikoko tea is pure magic on a brisk night.\n\nThe tea we think is best suited for a cannabis newbie is the Sensuali-Tea, an all-organic hibiscus, cardamom and rose-blend tea, which contains 7 mg of cannabis per tea bag. Steep the tea for two minutes, and the full cannabis dose will permeate the hot liquid.\n\nKikoko’s Sensuali-Tea is meant to promote connection—and help you achieve monumental orgasms. Although we can’t attest to the latter, we do believe you may feel a boost of creative energy and perhaps a desire for deeper conversations. If you’re just starting out, we suggest splitting a single dose into two cups of tea, waiting for the full effect (which may take up to an hour) to set in before sipping more of the medicated beverage.\n\n### Cannabis Edibles\n\n#### Satori Raisins in Milk Chocolate\n\n![Satori Raisins in Milk Chocolate!](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-d6fa2afb-fc33-4f01-8f79-c81ced697366/original.jpg)\n\nSatori’s one of the first brands that focused on [microdosing cannabis](https://hellomd.com/articles/microdosing-a-better-way-to-take-cannabis). It was also the first-place award winner in the edibles category at last year’s _High Times_ event—a prestigious accolade indeed. Each of the six Satori products, or bites as they’re called, is coated in delicious chocolate and comes in a variety of small doses to suit the needs of different consumers.\n\nOur choice for the new cannabis consumer is the California Raisins in Organic Milk Chocolate. Each chocolate-raisin bite contains 1 mg of THC, which is the smallest microdose available in an edible today—at least that we know of.\n\nStart with one to two raisins, and wait for at least an hour to see the effect. If needed, you can take one more per hour, until you know what the right dose is for you. For some people, two raisins may be just enough, while others may need five.\n\nIn any case, dosing with Satori raisins is easy, because if you go low and slow, it’s hard to overdo it. Most people we’ve talked to have found Satori to be an uplifting experience, great for an evening out with friends. \n\n#### Garden Society Bright Blooms\n\n![Garden Society Bright Blooms!](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-96e78a0b-ddac-4ef9-8aad-bffa676f7ca3/original.jpg)\n\nGarden Society began with the belief that medical cannabis has the potential to be a tool for health and wellness and that everyone should have access to its holistic benefits. The result: a company well known for high-quality edible cannabis gelées and chocolates, which are not only delectable but exquisite to look at. \n\nWe chose the Bright Blooms gelées, which remind us of the sophisticated gelees you see in the window of a Parisian patisserie. The brightly colored treats are beautifully packaged, equal parts hostess gift and personal luxury.\n\nInfused with fruit and herbs , the gelées are made from an organic, sun-grown, sativa-hybrid cannabis strain. At 5 mg of THC and [tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCA)](https://hellomd.com/articles/how-to-make-the-most-of-non-psychoactive-thca) per gelée, they provide a subtle, yet relaxing boost, while still within the boundaries of what’s considered a microdose.\n\nIf you’re brand new to cannabis, we might suggest starting with half a gelée, and waiting two hours to feel the overall effect before having anymore.\n\n#### Sensi Chew Insomnia With Melatonin\n\n![Sensi Chew Insomnia With Melatonin](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-a326af15-720f-43f7-9f67-00fe5c23d1ac/original.jpg)\n\nSensi Chew has been one of the longest-standing medicinal cannabis brands in California. With widespread distribution throughout the state, it has also become a well-known go-to for relieving pain and insomnia. The Sensi Chew Insomnia with Melatonin combines the benefits of melatonin with the sedative qualities of THC to achieve a good night’s sleep.\n\nThis particular Sensi Chew is similar to a chocolate chew with an almost Tootsie-roll quality. Although these bite-size morsels primarily contain THC and melatonin, they also include a full cannabinoid profile (including CBN, CBG, CBD, CBC, THCV) along with a [terpene](https://hellomd.com/articles/cannabis-terpenes-pack-a-therapeutic-punch) profile.\n\nAs each dose has 10 mg of THC, cannabis newcomers may want to start out by cutting a single dose in half. It may be that 5 mg is more than enough to promote a peaceful slumber.  \n\n### Marijuana Tinctures & Sublinguals\n\n#### Level Delta-8 THC Soothe Tablinguals\n\n![Level Delta-8 THC Soothe Tablinguals!](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-16931b2c-b43a-4e29-8600-cafe7de44c7f/original.jpg)\n\nLevel, a brand known for its scientific approach and wonderful [cannabinoid](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/the-10-cannabinoids-in-cannabis-you-should-know) blends, has come out with a first-to-market tablingual called SOOTHE. Slide open the package, flip open the silicon box inside and place a single 3 mg tablet directly under your tongue. There, the tablingual quickly dissolves and within five to 15 minutes, you should be feeling the effects of the cannabis.\n\nDelta-9 THC is what everyone refers to as THC. Delta-8 is very similar, although chemically slightly differentiated; it’s still psychoactive, however, the effect you feel may be milder, making it a great option for someone new to cannabis.\n\nDelta-8 THC is known to have anti-emetic, anxiolytic, appetite-stimulating, analgesic and neuroprotective properties. When we tried a single dose of SOOTHE, it was both relaxing and uplifting, while still allowing for a clear head. Level also has a wide selection of vape oil cartridges, based on desired effects, that’s well worth checking out.\n\n#### Rosette Wellness' No. 1 CBD Rich Cannabis Tincture\n\n![Rosette No. 1 CBD Rich Cannabis Tincture!](\nhttps://hellomd-development.imgix.net/product-image-a64ffb77-db99-493f-bb37-41985bcd9857/original.jpg?auto=compress&bg=ffffff&dpr=2&fit=fill&h=245&q=100&w=345)\n\nRosette Wellness make whole plant extract tinctures, which are mixed with MCT (medium-chain triglyceride) oil made from coconuts. Rosette tinctures come in a variety of ratios of CBD to THC and even other formulations that include lesser-known cannabinoids such as THCA, cannabinol (CBN), cannabigerol (CBG) and cannabidiolic acid (CBDA).\n\nA 1:1 ratio of CBD to THC is often referred to as borderline psychoactive, which is a good place to start if you’re new to cannabis. For someone with a lower tolerance, this tincture may be mildly psychoactive, and for someone with a higher tolerance, it may not impart any high feelings at all. Many people have commented that they felt the No. 1 CBD Rich Cannabis Tincture is effective for both pain relief and relaxation. The 1:1 tincture has a mild taste and a fast-acting yet a manageable effect.\n\nIf you’re interested in a tincture with more THC, you may want to start with the Rosette's THC Cannabis Tincture. This is made with sun-grown cannabis chosen for its high terpene content. The benefit of a tincture is that you can accurately dose the amount of THC drop by drop. Keep in mind that a microdose would be in the range of 2–3 mg to start.\n\n### Cannabis Topical\n\n#### Dr. Kerklaan Natural Pain Cream\n\n![Dr. Kerklaan Natural Pain Cream!](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-040e9577-5190-49f8-a246-be46f8e0964b/original.jpg)\n\nDr. Andrew Kerklaan started his topicals brand Dr. Kerklaan with the idea that, after treating thousands of patients in integrative health care, there was a more natural pain alternative. His journey into health and wellness ultimately led him to cannabis. Today, Dr. Kerklaan is a fledgling topicals brand in the California market, but poised to make big waves.\n\nTopicals are a wonderful entrée into cannabis for new consumers. They provide localized pain relief yet don’t cross into the bloodstream. As a result, you don’t feel the stereotypical high associated with most cannabis products.\n\nDr. Kerklaan Natural Pain Cream takes a whole plant approach and has 90 mg of THC to 90 mg CBD, a 1:1 ratio. One of the first things we noticed about the pain cream is the packaging, which appears more medical than most topicals on the market today. It comes in a tube, which is also more sanitary than most jars of cream and balms where you dip your fingers in again and again. \n\nImmediately after squeezing some cream out, we noticed a pleasant aroma of peppermint, lavender and eucalyptus. In other words, it didn’t smell like a field of cannabis. The cream is also creamy and not greasy, a common issue with many salves we’ve tried in the past.\n\nDr. Kerklaan Pain Cream states that it may relieve pain, inflammation, muscle tension and stiffness. With high hopes, we applied dime-size portions to various areas in need. Many of us immediately felt an effect, whether that be the loosening of a stiff shoulder or the easing of a sore knee. \n\n### Marijuana Vaporizers\n\n#### Care By Design CBD-Rich 1:1 Vape Cartridge\n\n![Care By Design 1:1 vape cartridge!](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-2f20d31d-ce94-49ee-9564-95c60076c6f3/original.jpg)\n\nSince their inception, Care By Design has been laser focused on creating the safest, most effective cannabis-based medicine for patients throughout California. The entire Care By Design product line is based on whole plant CBD in either CBD-dominant, CBD-rich or CBD-THC balanced ratios.\n\nCBD is well known as an effective anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antispasmodic. In some cases, it helps a patient sleep through the night and may greatly reduce anxiety.\n\nWe’ve chosen the Care by Design 1:1 vape cartridge as an ideal addition to any newcomers’ starter kit as it balances one part CBD to one part THC. Having a 1:1 ratio creates a balanced high as CBD mitigates the effects of THC. Often a 1:1 ratio will be described as having “borderline” psychoactivity, which means the high may or may not be present—and if it is, it will be milder.\n\nCare by Design’s 1:1 vape cartridge offers a pleasant, piney flavor with the help of cannabis terpenes. The taste is robust, but not too overpowering. Most of our staff noticed little to no psychoactive effects; however, relaxation was evident within a few minutes of consumption. For a novice consumer, a 1:1 vape cartridge is a good place to begin testing the waters with both CBD and THC.\n\n#### AbsoluteXtracts Jack Herer Vape Cartridge\n\n![Absolute Xtracts Jack Herer vape cartridge!](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-43412188-d142-4089-8a9e-a72a1348dfb0/original.jpg)\n\nAbsoluteXtracts, or ABX, has been creating extensive lines of premium vape oil cartridges for years. One of the reasons we like ABX so much is its dedication to quality and long history of providing patients with superior cannabis alongside a consistent experience. A vertically integrated company, ABX grows its own cannabis and manufactures products on site. \n\nAlthough there’s a multitude of vape oil cartridges to choose from, we chose ABX’s Jack Herer vape cartridge. This easy-to-find, mellow strain is a good fit for experienced cannabis users and newbies alike. It manages to be uplifting and cerebrally stimulating without any of the raciness that often accompanies other sativas.\n\nOverall, [Jack Herer](https://hellomd.com/articles/top-5-marijuana-strains-for-beginners) is balanced and stimulating, making it a versatile companion any time of day. The ABX vape experience is very flavorful and aromatic with a citrus flavor undertone. If you’re new to cannabis, we suggest that you start with one puff, wait 15–20 minutes to see how it affects you, and then determine if more may be needed.\n\nMain photo credit (clockwise from top left): [Garden Society](https://www.instagram.com/grdnsociety/), [Satori](https://www.instagram.com/satorichocolates/), [Kikoko](https://www.instagram.com/kikoko_hq/), [Sensi](https://www.instagram.com/sensichew/), [ABX](https://www.instagram.com/absolutextracts/), [Care by Design](https://www.instagram.com/carebydesign/).\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://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/8dfce01e398ac45c54022609f7895d9f/14b42/b605f2f2b4c2c5c75826770225f6b176.jpg","srcSet":"/static/8dfce01e398ac45c54022609f7895d9f/f836f/b605f2f2b4c2c5c75826770225f6b176.jpg 200w,\n/static/8dfce01e398ac45c54022609f7895d9f/2244e/b605f2f2b4c2c5c75826770225f6b176.jpg 400w,\n/static/8dfce01e398ac45c54022609f7895d9f/14b42/b605f2f2b4c2c5c75826770225f6b176.jpg 800w,\n/static/8dfce01e398ac45c54022609f7895d9f/76843/b605f2f2b4c2c5c75826770225f6b176.jpg 1102w","srcWebp":"/static/8dfce01e398ac45c54022609f7895d9f/58556/b605f2f2b4c2c5c75826770225f6b176.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/8dfce01e398ac45c54022609f7895d9f/61e93/b605f2f2b4c2c5c75826770225f6b176.webp 200w,\n/static/8dfce01e398ac45c54022609f7895d9f/1f5c5/b605f2f2b4c2c5c75826770225f6b176.webp 400w,\n/static/8dfce01e398ac45c54022609f7895d9f/58556/b605f2f2b4c2c5c75826770225f6b176.webp 800w,\n/static/8dfce01e398ac45c54022609f7895d9f/ec550/b605f2f2b4c2c5c75826770225f6b176.webp 1102w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2653-markdown","title":"HelloMD Staff Picks: Our Favorite Cannabis Vape Products","slug":"hellomd-staff-picks-our-favorite-cannabis-vape-products","content":"Although smoking flower is still a common way to consume cannabis, vaping cannabis has surpassed smoking in terms of popularity among medical and recreational patients alike. It’s not hard to understand why cannabis consumers are choosing to vape their marijuana: It’s discreet, portable and fast-acting.\r\n\r\nAnd vaping tends to be safer than smoking is—which involves combusting, or burning, plant materials. Vaping heats rather than burns cannabinoids and terpenes within an oil cartridge, either through conducive or convection heating, which in turn releases a vapor. The vapor is flavorful, yet rarely produces a heavy aroma associated with smoking flower. \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\nPatients looking for a certain effect, will find most vape oil cartridges and disposable vape pens labeled to indicate whether the cannabis that’s used is a sativa (uplifting), indica (relaxing) or hybrid (uplifting and relaxing). Patients and consumers alike can also select oil cartridges with marijuana strains that support specific effects they’re trying to elicit, whether that be to eliminate chronic pain from an aching lower back or dial in a more focused workout session.\r\n\r\nFollowing is a round-up of our team’s favorite cannabis vaping products:\r\n\r\n### DomPen California Citrus Sativa Vape Pen\r\n\r\n![DomPen California Citrus Sativa vape pen](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/articles-5acd3204f24d1300077ccbc9-f25a47da-4085-4b48-a9e3-f9d5053bf770/original.jpg)\r\n\r\n**[Bart S.](https://www.hellomd.com/people/5817af1a97ed67000a00143c/BartSmart), customer service specialist:** “The [DomPen](https://www.hellomd.com/biz/5aab293c6af98600075d142f/dompen) is a sleek, lightweight disposable vape pen with 500 mg of sativa oil at a very agreeable price point. I very much enjoyed seeing the black pen emerge from the package, which made it feel like I might be going incognito and definitely gave the pen an air of sophistication.\r\n\r\n“After a few puffs, I found the onset to be gradual and not too overpowering. The California Citrus DomPen produces a clear and focused effect, which I guess is due to the combination of the sativa strain and the mixture of all-natural terpenes. I enjoyed how the citrus effect seemed to boost my mood without the negative effect of causing anxiety. \r\n\r\n“California Citrus has a strong flavor of lemons, which I’m guessing comes from the terpene limonene. Limonene is known to work synergistically with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) to help combat pain as well as other health conditions—it also smells super fresh.\r\n\r\n“For me, the overall psychoactive effect from the California Citrus DomPen is one of positivity and euphoria. I’d recommend this vape pen to anyone who enjoys the taste and smell of lemons, and who may want a more mellow sativa high.”\r\n\r\nRELATED: [KNOW YOUR CANNABIS TERPENES: LIMONENE](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5a8e1261f24d1300077ccb5b/know-your-cannabis-terpenes-limonene)\r\n\r\n### Beboe Sativa Blend Vape Pen\r\n\r\n![Beboe Sativa Blend vape pen](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/articles-5acd3204f24d1300077ccbc9-b6477c72-0bdf-4ec1-9ba8-b69c7b2019ca/original.jpg)\r\n\r\n**[Veronica B.](https://www.hellomd.com/people/583c9403925c1a000b5029bb/VeronicaB), customer service specialist:** “[Beboe’s Sativa Blend disposable vape pen](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5aa6e66dec6c400006654e9a/sativa-vaporizer) is impressive with the big flavor it packs in a small package. The Beboe vape pen offers a slim, beautifully designed pen that’s perfect for discreet consumption, but you just may want to bring it out of your pocket to show it off. Each vape pen has a gorgeous paper casing that delights when opened to reveal a blush-colored pen that appears almost delicate. It’s definitely a vape pen I’d give as a gift to a good friend on a special occasion.\r\n \r\n“Inhaling Beboe’s Sativa Blend is immediately an enjoyable experience in terms of the taste of the vapor as well as the feel of the pen in my hand. In my experience, the vapor provides a subtle earthy and grapefruit-y flavor with a noticeable undertone of blended terpenes. This is a great cannabis product for those who want to use a vaporizer without a ‘weedy’ flavor. \r\n\r\n“The psychoactive effects were noticeable within about 15 minutes. Beboe’s Sativa Blend vape pen provides an enjoyable uplifting and cerebral effect. Overall, I felt invigorated after consuming. The Sativa Blend is perfect for daytime use while going about your normal activities. The effects lasted about one hour, but because I love the flavor, I consumed more shortly after my first few puffs. If you’re new to cannabis, I recommend starting with one puff and waiting to see the overall effects before consuming more. It’s important to become familiar with your own tolerance level.”\r\n\r\n### Jetty Gold Vape Cartridge, Sativa\r\n\r\n![Jetty Gold vape cartridge, sativa](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/articles-5acd3204f24d1300077ccbc9-980d5120-8aee-464d-afc2-a7fa064a08d7/original.jpg)\r\n\r\n**[Ryan G.](https://www.hellomd.com/people/5978f93daa0db4145a24da3f/RyanG), customer service specialist:** “The [Jetty Gold sativa cartridge](https://www.hellomd.com/products/59122a3771dae927297d3e95/gold-sativa) with the wooden tip is one of my favorite stress-relievers. It provides an uplifting high and gives me the energy I need—even the motivation to clean my apartment. One of the things I love is that after inhaling I’m able to focus on the task at hand, and not get distracted by other things. Basically, while consuming this vape cartridge, I felt very productive and happy.\r\n\r\n“For me, the onset of effects are immediate, while not being overwhelming. After a couple of puffs of the Jetty Gold Sativa, I’m able to step back and accurately assess the effect. If I’m aiming to relieve stress, this vape cartridge allows me to sense immediately whether I need more, or if I’m just right for my tolerance level. \r\n\r\n“The wooden tip on the Jetty Gold cartridge is a nice touch, and it actually adds to the flavor of the vapor. It’s something that I only ever get with Jetty, which is something that keeps me coming back for more. I’d suggest the sativa for daytime use, because of how much energy I gain from using this particular cannabis strain. I’d also suggest consuming this vape cartridge to help relieve stress as well as gain focus and productivity.”\r\n\r\n### Level Blends Spark Vape Cartridge\r\n\r\n![Level Blends Spark vape cartridge](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/articles-5acd3204f24d1300077ccbc9-e847fb36-2f9b-49bd-bc15-32847818a0dc/original.jpg)\r\n\r\n**[Dmitry B.](https://www.hellomd.com/people/5a04a8c087088100077819a9/dmitry-bikkinin), marketing videographer/editor:** “I’m a big fan of Level Blends vape oil cartridge line, but my favorite cartridge out of the Level family is [Spark](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5abc00f71bb06d000861406d/spark). The name is a very accurate description of the overall effect and feeling it delivers, an onset that’s rapid, like a beautiful thunderstorm in springtime. The flavor is fruity and punchy with a taste of exotic berberis, and the delicate aroma quickly disperses. \r\n\r\n“After consuming a few puffs, Level’s Spark cartridge delivers a light euphoric feeling and gives me that creative spark so valued by artists. These days, I need a little boost of creativity—who doesn’t? I would say that people who are newer to cannabis need to go low and slow with this vape oil cartridge as it’s a little more intense with a ratio of 84.9% THC to 1.53% CBD.”\r\n\r\nRELATED: [THE PROS & CONS OF PSYCHOACTIVE THC](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5a8dab1cf24d1300077ccb58/the-pros-and-cons-of-psychoactive-thc)\r\n\r\n### Absolute Extracts Grand Daddy Purp Vape Cartridge\r\n\r\n![Absolute Extracts Grand Daddy Purp vape cartridge](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/articles-5acd3204f24d1300077ccbc9-45699b9f-5497-4382-8367-aa79c5af4608/original.jpg)\r\n\r\n**[Chris B.](https://www.hellomd.com/people/55db57233734620006320000/chris), business associate:** “Granddaddy Purple (GDP) is one of my all-time favorite strains, and my go-to strain for overall relaxation. Typically, I’ll turn to GDP for its calming effects at the end of the day to unwind and get my thoughts off the day’s work events.\r\n\r\n“While still supplying the same calming effects I’m used to, the [Absolute Extracts GDP oil cartridge](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5abc18141bb06d000861408c/grand-daddy-purple) didn’t have the heavy couch-lock feeling that normally seems to accompany this indica hybrid. With the ABX GDP, I could feel my mind and body unwind immediately, while still being energized and with a clear mind. Enough so that I was able to carry on with my nightly routine easily. I took several puffs while I cooked some dinner and found myself in the perfect place to watch some Netflix before turning in for the night.  \r\n\r\n“ABX always delivers on flavor, no matter what the cartridge may be, and Grand Daddy Purp has the perfect mix of cannabis and terpene taste. ABX’s batteries have three different heat settings, which is cool because you can further tailor your taste experiences. Use the lower settings to bring out the taste of the terpenes and get cooler vapor, while using higher settings will provide a more robust hit and a typical cannabis taste. I really enjoyed my experience.”\r\n\r\n### Bloom Farms ACDC Pax Era Pod\r\n\r\n![Bloom Farms ACDC Pax Era Pod](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/articles-5acd3204f24d1300077ccbc9-ec474c88-a379-455f-b415-96b3ca83c1a6/original.jpg)\r\n\r\n**[Melissa N.](https://www.hellomd.com/people/5697f4f109d7dd000c000018/Melissa), office manager:** “One of my favorite single-origin strains by Bloom Farms is ACDC, and I always carry this with me. One of the reasons I love Bloom Farms is that the products are consistent each and every time I use them.\r\n\r\n“The [Bloom Farms ACDC Pax Era Pod](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5abc24b81bb06d000861409b/acdc-1-1) contains a sativa-dominant, high-CBD strain that I find works well to relieve my own pain and anxiety. For me, this cannabis strain is profoundly relaxing, while still allowing me to function. I like consuming ACDC from the sleek Pax Era vaporizer when I'm feeling a little stressed out or when I have muscle pain in my neck and shoulders. It calms me down and allows for some pain relief while I go about my day without any yucky side effects. ACDC has an earthy flavor and draws smooth vapor. \r\n\r\n“The Pax Era vaporizer is sold separately from the Bloom Farms ACDC Pax Era Pod and can be used with a variety of other oil pods from different cannabis brands. I highly recommend the Bloom Farms ACDC Pax Era pod.”\r\n\r\nPhoto credit: [Vaping360](https://www.flickr.com/photos/vaping360/)\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.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3605442176870748,"src":"/static/187e85d6cffdaa82561dd9fdb06addb3/14b42/5ef1a28f94b9256d8f8307be2c39572c.jpg","srcSet":"/static/187e85d6cffdaa82561dd9fdb06addb3/f836f/5ef1a28f94b9256d8f8307be2c39572c.jpg 200w,\n/static/187e85d6cffdaa82561dd9fdb06addb3/2244e/5ef1a28f94b9256d8f8307be2c39572c.jpg 400w,\n/static/187e85d6cffdaa82561dd9fdb06addb3/14b42/5ef1a28f94b9256d8f8307be2c39572c.jpg 800w,\n/static/187e85d6cffdaa82561dd9fdb06addb3/47498/5ef1a28f94b9256d8f8307be2c39572c.jpg 1200w,\n/static/187e85d6cffdaa82561dd9fdb06addb3/0e329/5ef1a28f94b9256d8f8307be2c39572c.jpg 1600w,\n/static/187e85d6cffdaa82561dd9fdb06addb3/2fa0b/5ef1a28f94b9256d8f8307be2c39572c.jpg 1852w","srcWebp":"/static/187e85d6cffdaa82561dd9fdb06addb3/58556/5ef1a28f94b9256d8f8307be2c39572c.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/187e85d6cffdaa82561dd9fdb06addb3/61e93/5ef1a28f94b9256d8f8307be2c39572c.webp 200w,\n/static/187e85d6cffdaa82561dd9fdb06addb3/1f5c5/5ef1a28f94b9256d8f8307be2c39572c.webp 400w,\n/static/187e85d6cffdaa82561dd9fdb06addb3/58556/5ef1a28f94b9256d8f8307be2c39572c.webp 800w,\n/static/187e85d6cffdaa82561dd9fdb06addb3/99238/5ef1a28f94b9256d8f8307be2c39572c.webp 1200w,\n/static/187e85d6cffdaa82561dd9fdb06addb3/7c22d/5ef1a28f94b9256d8f8307be2c39572c.webp 1600w,\n/static/187e85d6cffdaa82561dd9fdb06addb3/6d643/5ef1a28f94b9256d8f8307be2c39572c.webp 1852w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2652-markdown","title":"5 Cannabis Products for When You’re on the Go","slug":"5-cannabis-products-for-when-youre-on-the-go","content":"In terms of cannabis edibles, we’ve come a long way from the days of old when marijuana brownies and chocolate chip cookies were pretty much all there was to choose from. Today’s ever-growing assortment of marijuana edibles can include everything from the tried-and-true gummies and lollipops to caramels, chocolates, popcorn, potato chips, capsules and more.\n\nMeanwhile, cannabis sublinguals are a growing category in the industry because they’re a fast-acting form of administration that doesn’t require any type of inhalation—a la smoking and vaping. It can take anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours to feel the effects of a cannabis edible, while sublinguals can offer relief in as little as 15 minutes.\n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\nFor folks who want to medicate while on the go, here’s a roundup of marijuana edibles and sublinguals that are compact in size and super discreet. All of these options can fit easily into any bag or purse. So, if you’re out and about for hours on end—and need something to boost your mood or ease your pain, you’re sure to find a cannabis product to suit your needs.\n\n### 1. Plus Blackberry and Lemon 9:1 Gummies\n\n![Plus Blackberry and Lemon 9:1 Gummies](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/articles-5acbf2aef24d1300077ccbc5-93f7bd5c-3dd3-4739-94eb-c41f2c4de6a0/original.jpg)\n\nThese handmade, miniature [gummies from Plus](https://www.hellomd.com/products/58ed3f4863d9e9119b368d06/blackberry-and-lemon-indica-gummies) come in a little tin that you can tuck into your pocket when you’re heading out for the day or night. With a ratio of 9:1 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) to cannabidiol (CBD), each tasty blackberry- or lemon-flavored gummy is dosed at 5 mg. Folks looking for a relaxed, easygoing high will enjoy these indica edibles. If indica isn’t for you, Plus also has sativa and high-CBD gummies. \n\n### 2. AbsoluteXtracts Cannabis Soft Gels\n\n![Absolute Xtracts Cannabis Soft Gels](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/articles-5acbf2aef24d1300077ccbc5-dfed33b6-0127-4621-9030-9a78c4b18e57/original.jpg)\n\nFor the more experienced cannabis consumer, [AbsoluteXtracts (ABX) cannabis soft gels](https://www.hellomd.com/products/590269818cd0f11235fc3c8d/cannabis-soft-gels) are a good option. Available in 10, 25, 50 and 100 mg THC doses, these gel caps contain a precise amount of THC blended with organic coconut oil to enhance absorption. ABX products are organic and lab-tested to ensure that no pesticides or chemicals are applied to the plants they use.\n\nRELATED: [CONSUMING CANNABIS EDIBLES TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5a567e8fc7e0180007a7826c/consuming-cannabis-edibles-to-improve-your-health)\n\n### 3. Sensi Chew CBD Platinum\n\n![Sensi Chew CBD Platinum](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/articles-5acbf2aef24d1300077ccbc5-5bf14a81-a7e7-45f3-83e4-eac3c8043ace/original.jpg)\n\nFolks who are fans of non-psychoactive CBD for its anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving and calming properties will want to try [Sensi Chew’s CBD Platinum](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5787216e9f3af30007000175/cbd-platinum) chocolate caramels. Packing 10 mg of CBD—with trace amounts of THC, cannabinol (CBN), and other cannabinoids and terpenes—in each dose, these diminutive chews are reminiscent of Tootsie Rolls in color, texture and flavor.\n\n### 4. Pure Ratios THC Lozenges\n\n![Pure Ratios THC Lozenges](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/articles-5acbf2aef24d1300077ccbc5-5aabca2d-96ce-41e1-b2ce-aba95b30bac9/original.jpg)\n\n[Pure Ratios’ 10 mg lozenges](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5aba7cc85ff2ea000b4e975e/sativa-thc-lozenge) are available in indica or sativa. Pop one of these peppermint-flavored, sugar-free lozenges, then let it dissolve against the inside of your cheek or under your tongue. Unlike edibles, these buccal/sublingual lozenges are fast-acting as they absorb directly into your blood through the tissues of your mouth. Pure Ratios also has a 4:1 CBD to THC option, containing 32 mg of CBD and 8 mg of THC.\n\n### 5. Level Calm Tablinguals\n\n![Level Calm Tablinguals](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/articles-5acbf2aef24d1300077ccbc5-0e9f95da-e8af-4232-a251-3fdf7248974d/original.jpg)\n\nWhat’s a tablingual? It’s a sublingual tablet that dissolves under your tongue so that the cannabinoids hit your bloodstream in a handful of minutes. [Level’s Calm](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5abbed821bb06d000861403d/calm-tablinguals) tablets each contain 3 mg of cannabigerol (CBG), which has been shown to help ease anxiety, depression and pain. Level’s got additional tablinguals, containing various cannabinoids, labeled with their intended effects: Remedy, Relieve, Soothe and Elevate. Level products are pesticide-, solvent- and additive-free.\n\nHave you tried any of these products, and if so, what do think about them? Tell us in the comments below.\n\nPhoto credit: [David Marcu](https://unsplash.com/@davidmarcu)\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. 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