{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-tags-template-js","path":"/tag/transdermal-patch/","result":{"data":{"allArticle":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Article_3761-markdown","title":"Top 7 Cannabis Topicals Across the United States","slug":"top-7-cannabis-topicals-across-the-united-states","content":"As we age, life can be full of aches and pains. The most common is lower back pain, but you may ache after a workout, suffer from arthritis, or you may feel pain associated from everyday wear and tear. Many people choose to take over-the-counter medications such as ibuprofen, but there are some [unwanted side effects](https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-5166-9368/ibuprofen-oral/ibuprofen-oral/details) if you take too much or consume too often.\n\n### Try a Weed Topical for Pain\n\nTopical marijuana is another, more natural solution for your aches and pains.  Weed-infused topicals come in body oils, creams, and salves, and can be applied directly to an area of pain. Whether you suffer from neuropathy, arthritis, inflammation, general soreness, or other conditions, cannabis topicals can provide \n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-14 at 10.10.22 AM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_14_at_10_10_22_AM_aae4a6cd57.png)\n\nA transdermal patch is another topical method to consider. A patch is typically placed on the arm, wrist, or thigh and administers marijuana into the bloodstream. So, if the patch has a significant dose of THC, you may feel slightly altered.\n\n[Cannabis creams and balms](https://hellomd.com/articles/cannabis-topicals-provide-relief-for-sore-muscles-and-pain) are absorbed through the skin and binding to the CB1 and CB2 receptors at the localized area of pain. THC and cannabidiol CBD, are cannabinoids within topicals that have an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect on the body. \n\nIn addition to the cannabinoids, weed creams may contain other ingredients and essential oils that can help with pain relief, such as eucalyptus, camphor, menthol, cayenne, clove, and wintergreen.\n\n### Benefits of Marijuana-Infused Topicals\n\n[Topicals can be used to help](https://hellomd.com/articles/topicals-a-revelation-in-treating-pain-with-cannabis) for:\n\n- Inflammation\n- Chronic pain\n- Arthritis\n- Menstrual cramps\n- Sore muscles\n- Better sleep\n- Skin conditions\n\nWhile topicals can provide localized pain relief, they work best if they are a part of a broader self-care routine, which could include stretching, massage, brisk activity (like a walk), and meditation or mindfulness.\n\n### 7 Best Cannabis Topicals\n\nIf you're looking for the soothing effects of cannabis topicals, here are seven products worth trying:\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-14 at 10.09.18 AM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_14_at_10_09_18_AM_4ee6d4e0a6.png)\n\n### 1. Avexia Pain Relief Balm Harmony 1:1\nContaining 100 mg each of THC and CBD, this Pain Relief Balm combines the cannabinoids with all-natural elements and essential oils. Blending THC and CBD in different ratios, the [Avexia product lines](https://verano.holdings/avexia/) include balms and lotions for pain and discomfort, an epsom salt soak for relaxation, and a line of microdose tablets suited to meet different consumer needs.\n\nAvexia Pain Relief Balm is carried by some dispensaries within the [Verilife chain](https://www.verilife.com/il/menu/verilife-river-north-il).  Locations are in the following states: Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania.\n\n!localized relief without getting you high.\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-14 at 10.11.29 AM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_14_at_10_11_29_AM_0e1800a121.png)\n\n### 2.  Mary Medicinals Transdermal Compound\nThis is a [spot-specific transdermal balm](https://marysmedicinals.com/product/transdermal-compound/) designed to allow for much deeper penetration than traditional cannabis topicals. The balm features a 1:1 blend of CBD:THC, with 100mg total cannabinoids. It may take up to 15 minutes to feel the effect and lasts between three to five hours. \n\nIn Los Angeles, San Francisco, and the Bay Area, [Grass Door](https://grassdoor.com/product/transdermal-compound-1-1) offers same-day delivery of Mary Medicinals Transdermal Compound.\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-14 at 10.14.46 AM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_14_at_10_14_46_AM_7dae045182.png)\n\n### 3. Sweet Releaf Comfort Topicals\nAvailable only in California, [Sweet Releaf](https://sweetreleaf.com/) is an award-winning family-and women-owned cannabis brand. Its formulations bring together Western science and Eastern holistic medicine to boost effectiveness. The ingredients are naturally and organically sourced, and the cannabis is sun-grown in the Emerald Triangle, and certified as squeaky clean.\n\nTheir topical products include Comfort Body Butter, Extra Strength, Cools Dry Oil, and Warms Dry Oil. They may soothe various pain, inflammation, and skin conditions.\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-14 at 10.16.01 AM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_14_at_10_16_01_AM_73de7e9f16.png)\n\n### 4. Vertly Soothing Floral Face Mist\nChallenging you to boost your skincare routine with the hydrating power of organic botanicals, [Vertly's Soothing Floral Face Mist](https://vertlybalm.com/product/soothing-florals-face-mist/#1599691169170-005357a6-b8e5) serves up CBD along with such ingredients as calendula flower, aloe, lavender, witch hazel, rose water, and jasmine oil.\n\nVertly's full-spectrum hemp extract is naturally filled with vitamins A, D and E, and includes a lot of essential fatty acids (Omega 3 and 6), enhancing skin health. Free shipping is offered on orders over $50.\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-14 at 10.18.12 AM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_14_at_10_18_12_AM_da6a517de7.png)\n\n### 5. Blue Moon Hemp's CBD Topical Salves\nAvailable across the country by delivery, [Blue Moon Hemp's CBD Topical Salves](https://bluemoonhemp.com/product-category/cbd-salves/) are fast-acting and designed as a natural way to nourish sensitive skin, and support tired muscles and joints (from the outside in). \n\nThe Limonene salve boasts the citrus odor of its terpene and has anti-inflammatory properties, penetrating deep into the tissue to soothe aching joints and sore muscle tissue. \n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-14 at 10.19.23 AM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_14_at_10_19_23_AM_bed2c7c746.png)\n\n### 6. Dixie Synergy Relief Balm\nAvailable in Colorado, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, and California, [Synergy Relief Balm](https://dixieelixirs.com/product/synergy-relief-balm/) fuses CBD and THC in a 1:1 ratio. Dixie claims their products have powerful anti-inflammatory properties that can help with pain and may also be helpful in relieving neuropathic conditions.\n\nOther ingredients include infused olive fruit oil, beeswax, castor seed oil, cocoa seed butter, rosemary oil, lavender flower oil, cedar wood oil, and pine needle oil.\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-14 at 10.20.11 AM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_14_at_10_20_11_AM_6c1fb2403c.png)\n\n### 7. Envy CBD Face Mask\n\nEnjoy the pampering of a [face mask](https://envycbd.com/?rfsn=4644066.f1e81c&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=4644066.f1e81c&correlationId=b752dbeb-5983-452d-a16d-2d1236949035) containing 10 mg of full-spectrum CBD per sheet. Other ingredients include licorice root extract, rosemary flower extract, and green tea leaf extract, all which are known for their antioxidant and hydrating properties. It may sounds strange but a CBD mask can help relieve tension from facial muscles and even help soothe the jaw pain associated with TMJ.\n\nThe Envy CBD mask was created to \"soften the face, preserve the natural beauty, and protect against the natural progression of age.\"\n\n### What You Need to Know About Cannabis and Health Issues\nIf you want to know more about cannabis products, including topicals, and health issues, HelloMD is your one-stop source for reliable information and advice from trusted medical professionals.\n\nWe can also help you [get your medical card](https://hellomd.com/get-started/) in some states, so you can legally buy medical marijuana to help with your health condition.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.492537313432836,"src":"/static/f92b65f5c4b808df8297c531205b9581/14b42/3ee5acf8156263126939bc4355533bc7.jpg","srcSet":"/static/f92b65f5c4b808df8297c531205b9581/f836f/3ee5acf8156263126939bc4355533bc7.jpg 200w,\n/static/f92b65f5c4b808df8297c531205b9581/2244e/3ee5acf8156263126939bc4355533bc7.jpg 400w,\n/static/f92b65f5c4b808df8297c531205b9581/14b42/3ee5acf8156263126939bc4355533bc7.jpg 800w,\n/static/f92b65f5c4b808df8297c531205b9581/47498/3ee5acf8156263126939bc4355533bc7.jpg 1200w,\n/static/f92b65f5c4b808df8297c531205b9581/0e329/3ee5acf8156263126939bc4355533bc7.jpg 1600w,\n/static/f92b65f5c4b808df8297c531205b9581/4b876/3ee5acf8156263126939bc4355533bc7.jpg 5378w","srcWebp":"/static/f92b65f5c4b808df8297c531205b9581/58556/3ee5acf8156263126939bc4355533bc7.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/f92b65f5c4b808df8297c531205b9581/61e93/3ee5acf8156263126939bc4355533bc7.webp 200w,\n/static/f92b65f5c4b808df8297c531205b9581/1f5c5/3ee5acf8156263126939bc4355533bc7.webp 400w,\n/static/f92b65f5c4b808df8297c531205b9581/58556/3ee5acf8156263126939bc4355533bc7.webp 800w,\n/static/f92b65f5c4b808df8297c531205b9581/99238/3ee5acf8156263126939bc4355533bc7.webp 1200w,\n/static/f92b65f5c4b808df8297c531205b9581/7c22d/3ee5acf8156263126939bc4355533bc7.webp 1600w,\n/static/f92b65f5c4b808df8297c531205b9581/a8c9f/3ee5acf8156263126939bc4355533bc7.webp 5378w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2843-markdown","title":"Consumption Methods Affect How Much Cannabis You Absorb","slug":"consumption-methods-affect-how-much-cannabis-you-absorb","content":"If you smoke or vape cannabis, you can feel the effects almost immediately. But you’ve probably noticed that nibbling on a cannabis-infused cookie can take much longer to kick in. \n\nThe [effectiveness of cannabis can vary greatly depending on how it’s consumed](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16237477). So, getting the right amount of marijuana for the effect you’re looking for can be tricky. Differences in the way cannabis is consumed can make a big difference in its bioavailability—in other words, how quickly and completely cannabinoids like tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) become available to the body for their desired effects.\n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\n### Bioavailability Is the Key to Cannabis Benefits\n\nThe term bioavailability was coined in the pharmaceutical industry to describe the rate and speed at which a given drug is taken up by the body and has its desired effects. \n\nSince then, people use it in connection with consumed substances, even foods. But a given substance doesn’t automatically have its full effect on the body once it’s consumed. Many factors can affect how long it takes for the substance to kick in. And whether that effect is weaker or stronger than it should be—or just right.\n\nVarious factors can affect the bioavailability of a substance, including cannabis, such as a person’s:\n\n* Age\n* Weight\n* Overall health \n\nThen there are circumstantial factors, such as whether:\n\n* The substance is taken with or without food\n* It’s consumed early or late in the day\n* The person is also taking compatible or incompatible foods and drugs\n\nOne of the most important factors affecting a substance’s bioavailability though, is the way it’s consumed. And this is an extra important consideration when you’re taking cannabis, since there are so many different consumption methods.\n\nSmoking may be the most familiar way to consume cannabis, but other consumption methods include:\n\n* [Vaping](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5a1f473a100a820006562eb3/the-ins-and-outs-of-vaping-medical-marijuana)\n* [Dabbing](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5a4fd8fc100a820006562f52/why-do-some-patients-dab-medical-marijuana)\n* [Eating](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5a567e8fc7e0180007a7826c/consuming-cannabis-edibles-to-improve-your-health)\n* [Consuming marijuana sublingually](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5a6682498425e40008273a36/getting-the-most-out-of-using-sublingual-cannabis)\n* [Applying a transdermal patch to your skin](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5ad50ee7049b4f000a64e872/cannabis-transdermal-patches-medicate-through-your-skin)\n\nEach of these methods brings essential cannabinoids such as THC and CBD into the bloodstream and eventually to the brain. But they take different routes to get there, and this can affect how much THC or CBD becomes available for use—and how quickly the effects can be felt. \n\n### Variations in Bioavailability Can Make Accurate Cannabis Dosing Difficult\n\nBecause so many factors can affect the bioavailability of cannabinoids, it can be hard to get the right amount for your purposes. For example, [it’s important to consume some kind of fat, such as butter or coconut oil](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5b4fbaf58904b90007731b33/why-you-need-to-eat-fat-with-your-cannabis), with cannabis edibles, because cannabis is fat soluble. This means fat molecules can better transport cannabinoids into the bloodstream. \n\nWithout fat, the body isn’t able to fully take up the cannabis, so the plant’s effects could be much weaker than if it had been eaten with a bit of fat or oil. And if a person who usually vapes cannabis for a medical condition switches to edibles, they may be frustrated by the lag time in feeling its effects and be tempted to take more.\n\nGiven the many different cannabis strains and their varying potency, and the multitude of other variables in each person’s life, it can be difficult to calculate the right dose of cannabis for a particular health condition. \n\nIn general, however, knowing a little about how cannabis is processed and used by the body can help you decide what form—and what amount—can work best for you. \n\nHere’s a rundown of the many methods of using cannabis and what’s known about the bioavailability of each.\n\n### Smoking & Vaping Marijuana Bring Cannabinoids Directly Into the Lungs & Then the Bloodstream\n\nSmoking and vaping cannabis are among the fastest ways to feel the effects of THC and CBD. This is because inhaling cannabis brings cannabinoid molecules directly into the small capillaries in the lungs, and from there directly into the bloodstream. Once in the bloodstream, they can travel directly to the brain and other parts of the body that contain cannabinoid receptors for an effect that can be felt within minutes.\n\nThe kind of cannabis strain or the way it’s delivered can also influence the effects of inhaled cannabis. Smoking involves combustion—burning the leaves and buds of the cannabis plant itself. But although vaping and dabbing avoid the toxins produced by combustion, they involve more concentrated forms of cannabis such as oils and dabs.\n\nIn general, inhaled cannabis has a typical bioavailability of up to 56%. What this means is that 56% of the active ingredients become available to the body.\n\n### Cannabinoids From Marijuana Edibles Don’t Make it to the Bloodstream\n\nCannabis edibles are more popular than ever, and new infused foods are appearing on the market all the time. But while getting your cannabis with candies or cookies can be tasty and fun, this can be among the least effective ways to absorb a significant amount of cannabinoids.\n\nThat’s because of a phenomenon called the first-pass metabolism. Before cannabinoids can get into the bloodstream, they must take a “first pass” through the digestive system, which strips out many of the available cannabinoids and accounts for the lag time in feeling their effects. \n\nLike many other substances, the liver processes cannabinoids, where [a select set of enzymes converts them to a usable form](https://www.projectcbd.org/science/cannabis-pharmacology/cbd-drug-interactions-role-cytochrome-p450). From there, fat molecules can help transport the cannabinoids into the bloodstream and on to the brain and other tissues.\n\nBut a large percentage of the cannabis in an edible is destroyed in the journey, or simply excreted. This makes the average bioavailability of marijuana edibles hover between 4–12%. \n\nRELATED: [COOKING WITH CANNABIS](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/56f9cbe5eb647f000800007f/cooking-with-cannabis)\n\n### Marijuana Sublinguals, Lozenges & Drinks Take Effect Quickly via the Mouth’s Mucous Membranes\n\nAlthough sublingual drops and tinctures, lozenges and cannabis-infused drinks could technically be considered edibles, these forms of cannabis are somewhat different. They take a very different—and much faster—route for delivering cannabinoids to the bloodstream: the mucous membranes of the mouth.\n\nBecause areas such as the base of the tongue, the cheek and the roof of the mouth are highly permeable, cannabis products that come directly in contact with them don’t have to pass through the digestive system and liver in order to become bioavailable. \n\nThe most permeable area of the mouth is under the tongue, which is why sublingual cannabis preparations are among the fastest and most effective ways to get a consistent dose of cannabinoids. After that, lozenges held against the cheek or roof of the mouth can also deliver cannabis quickly and consistently. \n\nOverall, oral cannabis preparations have a typical bioavailability of 50–75%.\n\n### Cannabis Transdermal Patches Provide Long-Lasting Relief\n\nTransdermal patches can deliver consistent therapeutic doses of cannabinoids while avoiding the first pass slowdown of the digestive system. Though there isn’t much research on the bioavailability of transdermals, patches can deliver a consistent dose of cannabinoids for long periods of time, usually between eight and 12 hours.\n\nUnlike many other kinds of medications, cannabis comes in a variety of forms, each with its own way of providing its effects. Knowing how cannabinoids like THC and CBD work with your body’s processes can help you find the cannabis consumption method that works best for you.\n\nPhoto credit: [Grav](https://unsplash.com/@grav)\n\nIf you’re new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5b8882d88dd0720008373fcf/cannabis-101-what-you-need-to-know-to-about-marijuana) index of articles. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's easy, private and 100% online.\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3888888888888888,"src":"/static/a02bd9583619bdeb7694d994e4ec1613/14b42/814d94139c4bb7f73c055efc19d7db4d.jpg","srcSet":"/static/a02bd9583619bdeb7694d994e4ec1613/f836f/814d94139c4bb7f73c055efc19d7db4d.jpg 200w,\n/static/a02bd9583619bdeb7694d994e4ec1613/2244e/814d94139c4bb7f73c055efc19d7db4d.jpg 400w,\n/static/a02bd9583619bdeb7694d994e4ec1613/14b42/814d94139c4bb7f73c055efc19d7db4d.jpg 800w,\n/static/a02bd9583619bdeb7694d994e4ec1613/47498/814d94139c4bb7f73c055efc19d7db4d.jpg 1200w,\n/static/a02bd9583619bdeb7694d994e4ec1613/0e329/814d94139c4bb7f73c055efc19d7db4d.jpg 1600w,\n/static/a02bd9583619bdeb7694d994e4ec1613/df038/814d94139c4bb7f73c055efc19d7db4d.jpg 3670w","srcWebp":"/static/a02bd9583619bdeb7694d994e4ec1613/58556/814d94139c4bb7f73c055efc19d7db4d.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/a02bd9583619bdeb7694d994e4ec1613/61e93/814d94139c4bb7f73c055efc19d7db4d.webp 200w,\n/static/a02bd9583619bdeb7694d994e4ec1613/1f5c5/814d94139c4bb7f73c055efc19d7db4d.webp 400w,\n/static/a02bd9583619bdeb7694d994e4ec1613/58556/814d94139c4bb7f73c055efc19d7db4d.webp 800w,\n/static/a02bd9583619bdeb7694d994e4ec1613/99238/814d94139c4bb7f73c055efc19d7db4d.webp 1200w,\n/static/a02bd9583619bdeb7694d994e4ec1613/7c22d/814d94139c4bb7f73c055efc19d7db4d.webp 1600w,\n/static/a02bd9583619bdeb7694d994e4ec1613/9122a/814d94139c4bb7f73c055efc19d7db4d.webp 3670w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2719-markdown","title":"Father’s Day Cannabis Gift Guide","slug":"fathers-day-cannabis-gift-guide","content":"PSA: Father’s Day is on June 17. Does Dad need help sleeping at night? Has he been complaining about an old injury? Does he have a hard time unwinding and getting to bed at night? Consider a marijuana product for Father’s Day. The gift of cannabis can be a unique, high-quality consumable and a curatable experience available in a variety of delivery methods. \n\nThese days, you can find anything from marijuana extracts and cannabis flower to infused edibles and cannabis topicals from lots of different brands. It can be a little confusing. So we’ve previewed dozens of products to create our Father’s Day gift guide that will hopefully help point you in the right direction. \n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\n### Introduce Dad to Vaping With a Jetty Gold Vape Cartridge\n\n![Jetty Extracts Do-Si-Dos](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-fc6a6b5c-f895-43aa-8b56-978c59f02574/original.png)\n\nExtracted from premium cannabis flowers grown in the Santa Cruz mountains, [Jetty Gold Do-Si-Dos vaporizer cartridge](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5abc15431bb06d0008614084/gold-dos-si-dos) is perfect for the urban mountain man. Rendered by three careful stages of refinement—primary extraction, filtration and polishing, Jetty blends cannabis-derived terpenes are put back into the final product to enhance the extract’s natural flavor. \n\nEach vape cartridge in Jetty’s new Gold line is marijuana strain-specific, so you can select Dad’s favorite or choose a new experience you know he’ll enjoy. For a traditional high that’s steady and euphoric, we recommend this cartridge featuring the Do-Si-Dos strain. Do-Si-Dos is a great choice if Dad needs some help relaxing and eventually falling asleep. It’s pretty high on the tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) meter, clocking in at 86.9%. If the man in your house is a seasoned cannabis veteran, this rugged and stylish vape cartridge may just be his favorite gift. \n\n### If Dad Likes to Smoke Cannabis, Gift Him Premium Cannabis Flower From BeKind\n\n![BeKind Chemdawg Flower](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-2b1ee494-6ab7-4e86-b391-1bad6674c255/original.png)\n\nCombining the mastery of Northern California cannabis cultivators and the technology of nitrogen-sealed packaging, BeKind is offering up some of the freshest marijuana flowers in the state. For Dad, we recommend [BeKind’s Chemdawg flowers](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5af63e661bf83e0007fdd9d1/chemdawg). This strain is a powerful hybrid that [imparts a strong head high and full body relaxation](https://www.hellomd.com/strains/5a7cc81ad520d60009f4f4a7/chemdawg). It’s a great choice for those suffering from:\n\n* PTSD\n* Anxiety\n* Insomnia\n* Chronic pain\n\nThe revolutionary packaging and sealing process uses nitrogen to replace air and moisture, thereby extending the product’s shelf life. It also lessens the possibility of contamination from mold, microorganisms or oxygen. BeKind’s high-quality products prove that guys like flowers, too. \n\n### For the Coffee- & Cannabis-Loving Dad, Go for Kiva’s Cannabis-Infused Espresso Beans\n\n![Kiva Espresso Terra Bites](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-ec590fac-3c43-4fee-8f97-2811deb4264a/original.png)\n\nFor the father that’s on the go, Kiva has whipped up a chocolate confection that blends the magical powers of caffeine and cannabis in one tiny bite. Each resealable package of [Kiva’s Espresso Terra Bites](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5748ac79a7ccb6000800007c/terra-bites-espresso)\ncontains 100 mg of THC distributed equally among 20 micro-roasted Tanzanian coffee beans coated in marijuana-infused dark chocolate. \n\nWith 5 mg of THC in each bean, Kiva’s espresso beans offer a safe entry point for many new marijuana consumers. It’s also perfect if Dad is interested in microdosing or wants to make sure he can tightly control his cannabis dose. Dad will love having this secret weapon in his pocket to discreetly relax and refuel throughout the day. \n\nRELATED: [3 POPULAR QUESTIONS ABOUT CANNABIS & MICRODOSING ANSWERED](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5ab47f4ef24d1300077ccb98/3-popular-questions-about-marijuana-and-microdosing-answered)\n\n### Help Dad Feel His Best With a Cannabis Topical from Pure Ratios\n\n![Pure Ratios 4:1 Patch](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-b2de5011-b3fc-4f1d-b7ee-5e08156a360f/original.png)\n\nFor the apprehensive, athletic or aging dad in the family, wrap up a box of [Pure Ratios 4:1 Topical Patches](https://www.hellomd.com/products/58e41ce35b0b9a181f4f2c47/41-topical-patch). With a high percentage of healing cannabidiol (CBD), these patches were created to alleviate the pain and inflammation of sore muscles and joints. Naturally pure and free of additives, the patches are water resistant and designed to wear for three to four days at a time. \n\nMade from whole-plant, CO2-extracted oil, the Pure Ratios 4:1 Patch provides fast and effective medicine delivery, ensuring the undiluted absorption of cannabinoids directly into the bloodstream. Because of the delivery method and cannabinoid ratio, this patch won’t produce any psychoactive effects for most, though Dad might feel a bit altered if he’s particularly sensitive to THC.\n\nIf an old shoulder injury is giving your dad trouble, he can discreetly sport the patch on his shoulder while at work or playing tennis with his buddies. The gift of good health never goes out of style. \n\nPhoto credit: [Morgan David de Lossy](https://unsplash.com/@morganddl)\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/png;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.36986301369863,"src":"/static/fa5183e0185b6eb40cf7f7a9910b235e/ee604/16aae503923cd29546a4264f98772370.png","srcSet":"/static/fa5183e0185b6eb40cf7f7a9910b235e/69585/16aae503923cd29546a4264f98772370.png 200w,\n/static/fa5183e0185b6eb40cf7f7a9910b235e/497c6/16aae503923cd29546a4264f98772370.png 400w,\n/static/fa5183e0185b6eb40cf7f7a9910b235e/ee604/16aae503923cd29546a4264f98772370.png 800w,\n/static/fa5183e0185b6eb40cf7f7a9910b235e/42c55/16aae503923cd29546a4264f98772370.png 974w","srcWebp":"/static/fa5183e0185b6eb40cf7f7a9910b235e/58556/16aae503923cd29546a4264f98772370.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/fa5183e0185b6eb40cf7f7a9910b235e/61e93/16aae503923cd29546a4264f98772370.webp 200w,\n/static/fa5183e0185b6eb40cf7f7a9910b235e/1f5c5/16aae503923cd29546a4264f98772370.webp 400w,\n/static/fa5183e0185b6eb40cf7f7a9910b235e/58556/16aae503923cd29546a4264f98772370.webp 800w,\n/static/fa5183e0185b6eb40cf7f7a9910b235e/fccb4/16aae503923cd29546a4264f98772370.webp 974w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2659-markdown","title":"Cannabis Transdermal Patches: Medicate Through Your Skin ","slug":"cannabis-transdermal-patches-medicate-through-your-skin","content":"Cannabis transdermal patches are a new and unique way to experience the benefits of medical marijuana. You may be familiar with transdermal patches that administer other medications like birth control, pharmaceuticals for pain or nicotine. Cannabis transdermal patches work much the same way, with cannabinoids time-released directly into the bloodstream to provide long-lasting relief without the side effects associated with smoking, vaping or eating cannabis.  \n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\n### How Do Marijuana Transdermal Patches Work?\n\nCannabis transdermal patches store active cannabinoids inside a reservoir that has an impermeable backing on one side and an adhesive that sticks to the skin on the other side. When adhered to the skin over a veiny area, cannabinoids are transferred from the patch through all layers of the skin and absorbed directly into the bloodstream.\n\nOur [skin has a protective permeability barrier](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2688147/), which prevents us from absorbing microbes like bacteria, fungi, viruses and other substances. To get past this barrier, marijuana transdermal patches use carrier molecules, which attach to the cannabinoids and carry them over the skin barrier and into the bloodstream.  \n\nTransdermal patches have a higher bioavailability than that of any other method of marijuana consumption, because they bypass the digestive and respiratory systems. When you ingest or inhale cannabis, a percentage of the cannabinoids is digested or metabolized by the liver before entering your bloodstream. With a transdermal patch, you absorb 100% of the available cannabinoids, giving a [10 mg dose of cannabis though a patch a medicinal value closer to an 80 mg dose](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/563d168959fa6800080000c9/cannabis-transdermal-patches-easy-to-use-and-effective-for-pain) from other consumption methods.  \n\nThe measured dose of cannabinoids in a transdermal patch is slow-released to provide consistent and continual dosage for all-day or all-night relief. You’ll feel the effects of a patch within roughly 20 minutes of applying it, and they’ll generally last between eight to 12 hours.\n\nThe effects from a marijuana transdermal patch come on quicker than the effects of edibles do, though their onset is a bit slower than that of smoking. Meanwhile, transdermal cannabis’s effects last longer than both of these modes of administration. With a gradual entry and exit, the overall experience with a transdermal patch is more even and consistent than experienced with other ways of consuming cannabis. \n\n### Transdermal Patches Are Made With Cannabis Isolates\n\nTransdermal patches contain cannabis isolates that have been extracted from the plant and purified, with no other active molecules present. Patches are generally available in a variety of formulations with different isolated cannabinoids, including tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD), cannabinol (CBN) and tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA). Doses can range from 10–50 mg, and there are indica and sativa options for both nighttime and daytime use.  \n\nAmong the cannabis transdermal patches available, you’ll find a variety of ratios of CBD to THC.  These two cannabinoids offer benefits on their own even as they work well together. While THC is known for its analgesic, anti-emetic and anti-inflammatory properties, CBD offers anti-anxiety, anti-psychotic and anti-seizure benefits. THC is known as the molecule that causes you to feel high, while CBD balances out the psychoactivity of THC and eases the paranoia or anxiety that can come with consuming THC.\n\nTo find the ratio that’s right for you, consider how much psychoactivity you can handle and what conditions you want to relieve. A pure CBD patch has none of the psychoactive effects of THC, and provides mood uplifting and anti-inflammatory benefits. Balanced 1:1 ratios of CBD to THC offer a wide range of therapeutic benefits for sleep, pain and muscle spasms. Ratios with more THC will result in greater psychoactive effects while transdermal patches with more CBD will have a more calming influence with less psychoactivity.  \n\nRELATED: [HAVING TROUBLE SLEEPING? TRY NON-PSYCHOACTIVE CBN](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5a00c7e5462abf14dd36415f/having-trouble-sleeping-try-non-psychoactive-cbn)\n\n### Cannabis Topicals vs. Marijuana Patches\n\nWhile both patches and topicals—such as lotions, creams, balms, salves and ointments—are administered via the skin, the effects are different. With marijuana topicals, cannabinoids are absorbed into the top layers of the skin, but aren’t absorbed into the bloodstream. This means they have little to no psychoactive effects and are best used for localized relief on a specific body part. \n\nOn the other hand, transdermal patches deliver cannabis past all of the epidermal layers to reach the bloodstream. This means transdermal patches can produce psychoactive effects. This also makes transdermal patches a better option when you need steady and long-lasting relief. \n\n### Why Choose a Marijuana Transdermal Patch?\n\n* They’re discreet and easy to use. You can stick one on your skin and wear it all day without anyone knowing. Plus, you only have to do this once instead of medicating multiple times. \n* The slow-timed release offers long-lasting and consistent relief. Transdermal patches only release a certain amount of cannabinoids into the bloodstream at a time, so there are no peaks to the medication’s effects.\n* Transdermal patches provide precise dosage and higher bioavailability. Absorbing 100% of the cannabinoids means you can accurately track and control your dosage. This also allows you to ingest less marijuana overall while experiencing the same level of relief.  \n* You can consume cannabis in a way that’s smoke-free and calorie-free. Bypassing the digestive and respiratory systems also bypasses many of the side effects that go along with ingesting or inhaling cannabis.   \n* With transdermal patches, you can more precisely choose your cannabinoid. You’re in control of how you treat your condition—with a pure isolate and no secondary metabolites or byproducts. \n* Cannabis transdermal patches can decrease the cost of your medicine. You can purchase less medicine overall because of the patches’ higher absorption rate and less frequent dosing requirements.  \n\n### Which Cannabis Transdermal Patch Is Right for You?\n\n* If you suffer from insomnia, you may want to try a [CBN](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/56b95ac10e9909000800012b/the-cbn-cannabinoid-affects-your-health) patch, which has a sedative effect. Some patients report no psychoactive effects from CBN, but this isn’t universal. If you’re particularly sensitive to THC, then you may feel some psychoactive effects from CBN.\n* If you seek relief from chronic pain and inflammation, you may want to try a patch with a 1:1 or 1:3 CBD to THC ratio.  \n* If you’re looking to treat anxiety, a pure CBD patch or a 3:1 CBD to THC ratio may be right for you. A pure CBD patch will have no psychoactive effects.  \n* If you suffer from nausea, appetite loss, neurodegenerative disease or arthritis, start with a 1:3 CBD to THC patch or a patch containing [THCA](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/584f78817f091000089c44a4/the-medicinal-benefits-of-thca), which has neuroprotective and anti-emetic properties.\n\nCannabis transdermal patches are easy to use and the most effective way of consuming medical marijuana. They’re perfect for folks who wish to medicate with cannabinoids but who aren’t interested in smoking or eating their medicine. Plus, if you try a transdermal patch and discover it’s not for you, simply remove the patch and the effects will go away in just a few minutes. Do you consume cannabis via a transdermal patch? If so, let us know why in the comments section below. \n\nPhoto credit: [Makhmutova Dina](https://unsplash.com/@dinamakhmutova)\n\nIf you’re new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) post. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's easy, private and 100% online.  \n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3888888888888888,"src":"/static/423461250f1a37380ec2da605ffe84b5/14b42/5edb45af926aaa5db0030451ce12e04d.jpg","srcSet":"/static/423461250f1a37380ec2da605ffe84b5/f836f/5edb45af926aaa5db0030451ce12e04d.jpg 200w,\n/static/423461250f1a37380ec2da605ffe84b5/2244e/5edb45af926aaa5db0030451ce12e04d.jpg 400w,\n/static/423461250f1a37380ec2da605ffe84b5/14b42/5edb45af926aaa5db0030451ce12e04d.jpg 800w,\n/static/423461250f1a37380ec2da605ffe84b5/47498/5edb45af926aaa5db0030451ce12e04d.jpg 1200w,\n/static/423461250f1a37380ec2da605ffe84b5/0e329/5edb45af926aaa5db0030451ce12e04d.jpg 1600w,\n/static/423461250f1a37380ec2da605ffe84b5/c6c88/5edb45af926aaa5db0030451ce12e04d.jpg 2251w","srcWebp":"/static/423461250f1a37380ec2da605ffe84b5/58556/5edb45af926aaa5db0030451ce12e04d.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/423461250f1a37380ec2da605ffe84b5/61e93/5edb45af926aaa5db0030451ce12e04d.webp 200w,\n/static/423461250f1a37380ec2da605ffe84b5/1f5c5/5edb45af926aaa5db0030451ce12e04d.webp 400w,\n/static/423461250f1a37380ec2da605ffe84b5/58556/5edb45af926aaa5db0030451ce12e04d.webp 800w,\n/static/423461250f1a37380ec2da605ffe84b5/99238/5edb45af926aaa5db0030451ce12e04d.webp 1200w,\n/static/423461250f1a37380ec2da605ffe84b5/7c22d/5edb45af926aaa5db0030451ce12e04d.webp 1600w,\n/static/423461250f1a37380ec2da605ffe84b5/9f4c3/5edb45af926aaa5db0030451ce12e04d.webp 2251w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2330-markdown","title":"New York Allows More Methods of Marijuana Consumption ","slug":"new-york-allows-more-methods-of-marijuana-consumption","content":"In August, the New York Health Department announced planned changes to the state’s medical marijuana program. Under the proposed regulations, the list of approved methods of administration will broaden to include topical applications, additional oral methods, and ground plant material. People will also be allowed to visit dispensaries whether or not they’re state-certified medical cannabis patients, granting prospective patients easier access to pharmacists when seeking information about the program.\n\nTo learn more about these changes and what they mean for patients and producers, we spoke to [Jeremy Unruh, General Counsel at PharmaCannis]( https://www.hellomd.com/people/jeremyu). \n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\n### Greater Variety for NY Medical Marijuana Patients and Producers \n\nThe program’s original list of forms approved non-smokable consumption via inhalation (vaporizers) and oral methods of the medication (capsules, oils, tinctures and sprays). “At first, New York’s program was understandably restrictive,” Jeremy says, “and they limited us to five brands—each brand basically a different cannabinoid profile of product—and a list of forms.” \n\nNew regulations, likely to be adopted in September, authorize the inclusion of ointments, tablets, lozenges, patches, and certain non-smokable ground plant material among the program’s approved forms of administration. “What they’re proposing to do is open up that list of potential forms for us to develop and consider making,” explains Jeremy.\n\nJeremy believes this change not only presents greater variety for patients, but it also offers producers like [PharmaCannis](https://www.hellomd.com/biz/pharmacannis-bronx) even more ways to serve them. “Any move by the department to expand the delivery systems will invariably expand the versatility of medical cannabis for qualifying patients in New York.” \n\nRELATED: [WHY DOCTORS IN NEW YORK AREN’T RECOMMENDING](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/56eb327eed004d0008000011/why-doctors-in-new-york-arent-recommending-marijuana)\n\n### Increased Innovation for Administering Cannabis\n\nProducers will be able to focus on the development of products in new delivery methods that not only offer variety, but also may be better suited for some patients and their particular circumstances. “We’re learning as our pharmaceutical knowledge increases that there’s a lot of differentiation among these seemingly similar delivery devices,” Jeremy explains. “A tablet is not a capsule, and a capsule is not a lozenge, even though from a lay perspective they can be viewed as similar delivery devices.” \n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/59b3235db8b3ec393021a42a/embedded_images/59b3235fb8b3ec393021a42b/Screen_Shot_2017-09-08_at_3.40.23_PM.png)\nCannabis topicals are a great option for localized pain relief.\n\nThese options may all be taken orally, but the experience of doing so varies—from whether the patient actually has to swallow the form to its activation time. These variances serve as inspiration for producers like PharmaCannis, who now have the opportunity to develop products that weren’t available previously.\n\n“It really allows us to take the expertise of our research and development team, who came to us from a traditional pharmaceutical background,” says Jeremy, “to use their professional creativity to come up with product strategies that are more in keeping with New York’s true healthcare model.” \n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/59b3235db8b3ec393021a42a/embedded_images/59b3235fb8b3ec393021a42c/Screen_Shot_2017-09-08_at_3.42.52_PM.png)\nCannabis lozenges appeal to many people as it is a familiar way to ingest medicine.\n\nTo illustrate this point, Jeremy mentions a product that PharmaCannis will be debuting in the coming weeks: a self-emulsifying capsule. Explains Jeremy, “What our capsule technology does is it emulsifies the cannabinoids in the stomach, allowing absorption in the intestines, which allows the cannabinoids to bypass the liver, which would be vetted out in the stomach area.”\n\nThis new type of capsule demonstrates a focus on improving the methods of administration that patients have become accustomed to, while offering a glimpse into the innovation that occurs even in a restrictive program like New York’s. “Injecting what we think is a true pharmaceutical research perspective into these forms allows us a lot wider latitude to develop the sort of products that we think New York patients want,” says Jeremy.\n\nEven the inclusion of ground flower to the list of approved forms, while not exactly innovative, provides patients with something they didn’t have before: the ability to create their own delivery method. As Jeremy points out, “For the first time, we have the opportunity to sell dried flower in New York. It can’t be sold for purposes of smoking, but it certainly can be taken home and used to make a butter or an oil for a patient to cook with. This change enhances the options that a patient has, and it increases the versatility of the product for the patient.”\n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/59b3235db8b3ec393021a42a/embedded_images/59b32360b8b3ec393021a42d/Screen_Shot_2017-09-08_at_3.44.56_PM.png)\nGround plant material can be used for at-home use for recipes or otherwise.\n\n### Greater Access for Medical Marijuana Patients in New York\n\nThe updated regulations also allow people to visit local dispensaries for information and education without having to be state-certified medical cannabis patients. This marks a dramatic shift from when only patients or certified cardholders could enter a dispensary—if a caregiver, accompanying family member or prospective patient didn’t have a card, they weren’t allowed in.\n\n“We’ve realized that when you create this barrier to visibility and have this heavy, dark curtain over the entire program, then you’re discouraging new patients because they don’t know what’s behind that heavy dark curtain,” Jeremy says. Statistics on the number of participants in the program seem to support his theory: As of August 22, 2017, only 28,077 medical cannabis patients have been certified in the entire state of New York.\n\n“We had an obligation under the former regulation regime to bar people who may be cancer patients or have one of the qualifying conditions,” Jeremy continues, “but they couldn’t even come in and talk to our pharmacist about whether or not medical cannabis was a viable option for them, because they weren’t allowed in a dispensary.”\n\nEqually as critical was the denial to access that the previous restrictions presented for certain types of card-carrying patients. For example, “If mom shows up [with her card], and her 21-year-old son is the one who drove her because she’s so sick she doesn’t drive anymore, unless he has a card, her son is technically not allowed in the dispensary with her even if she is in a wheelchair,” says Jeremy. \n\nThis access to dispensaries and pharmacists helps remove the mystery from medical cannabis and empowers individuals to discover more about the program for themselves and for loved ones. It also empowers the dispensaries to offer resources to anyone who walks in the door, whether they’re familiar with cannabis or learning about it for the first time. “This change enhances the ability for us to create a public access space in our dispensary,” explains Jeremy, “so that members of the general public who are interested in learning about medical cannabis, and interacting with our patient care representative or pharmacist can come in and do that.“\n\n### New NY Medical Marijuana Regulations Take Effect This Fall\n\nThe regulatory changes were published August 23 and now must undergo a 30-day notice and comment period before they’re finalized. From there, the Department of Health will need time to formally activate the program’s changes. What this means is that changes may not begin to take effect for another six weeks or so following their adoption. To learn more, visit [New York’s Department of Health website](https://www.health.ny.gov/regulations/medical_marijuana/).\n\nIf you’re new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) post. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's 100% online, private and efficient.\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3333333333333333,"src":"/static/24eb04bf06568b99ffdb36a69603b094/14b42/7142760d29e9c2a3459651d2cea1d845.jpg","srcSet":"/static/24eb04bf06568b99ffdb36a69603b094/f836f/7142760d29e9c2a3459651d2cea1d845.jpg 200w,\n/static/24eb04bf06568b99ffdb36a69603b094/2244e/7142760d29e9c2a3459651d2cea1d845.jpg 400w,\n/static/24eb04bf06568b99ffdb36a69603b094/14b42/7142760d29e9c2a3459651d2cea1d845.jpg 800w,\n/static/24eb04bf06568b99ffdb36a69603b094/47498/7142760d29e9c2a3459651d2cea1d845.jpg 1200w,\n/static/24eb04bf06568b99ffdb36a69603b094/54ac5/7142760d29e9c2a3459651d2cea1d845.jpg 1365w","srcWebp":"/static/24eb04bf06568b99ffdb36a69603b094/58556/7142760d29e9c2a3459651d2cea1d845.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/24eb04bf06568b99ffdb36a69603b094/61e93/7142760d29e9c2a3459651d2cea1d845.webp 200w,\n/static/24eb04bf06568b99ffdb36a69603b094/1f5c5/7142760d29e9c2a3459651d2cea1d845.webp 400w,\n/static/24eb04bf06568b99ffdb36a69603b094/58556/7142760d29e9c2a3459651d2cea1d845.webp 800w,\n/static/24eb04bf06568b99ffdb36a69603b094/99238/7142760d29e9c2a3459651d2cea1d845.webp 1200w,\n/static/24eb04bf06568b99ffdb36a69603b094/5e0b8/7142760d29e9c2a3459651d2cea1d845.webp 1365w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2297-markdown","title":"11 Top Cannabis Brands You Need to Try","slug":"11-top-cannabis-brands-you-need-to-try","content":"HelloMD is hosting [MINDFUL HAVEN on July 30th from 3pm – 6pm](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hellomd-mindful-haven-an-afternoon-of-yoga-sound-bathing-cannabis-tickets-35982261914). Take time for yourself in a beautiful, consumption-friendly environment in San Francisco's Mission District. Our curated event will bring together our community for Ganja Yoga led by Dee Dussault, iRest® Yoga Nidra Meditation with Jaene Leonard and an immersive Sound Bath experience with Rachel Dugas. Bring your yoga mat, a blanket and your smile!\n\n[PURCHASE TICKETS TO EVENT](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hellomd-mindful-haven-an-afternoon-of-yoga-sound-bathing-cannabis-tickets-35982261914)\n\nYou will also be able to connect with cannabis enthusiasts and sample products from top cannabis brands. Let’s take a look at who will be at the event!\n\n### Garden Society\n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/597147d08dd87644442ec63f/embedded_images/597149148dd87641b02ec671/garden.png)\ncourtesy @grdnsociety\n\nGarden Society is a new edibles brand making a huge splash. Self-defined as a medical cannabis company, Garden Society creates beautiful herb gelees and artisanal milk chocolates which help calm the mind and soothe the soul. At 5mg and 10mg of THC, they represent a great new choice for those who enjoy microdosing their cannabis.\n\n### Kikoko\n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/597147d08dd87644442ec63f/embedded_images/597149168dd87641b02ec672/kikoko.png)\ncourtesy @kikoko_hq\n\n[Kikoko](https://www.hellomd.com/biz/kikoko) was started by Jen and Amanda, two women who are passionate about using cannabis as a tool for health and wellness. In honor of a friend who used edibles while battling cancer, they created Kikoko, a group of \"sensibly dosed cannabis teas that have specific cannabis ratios to aid sleep, pain, libido and mood—that won’t knock you out.\" Judging by their immediate popularity after their release early summer of 2017, this is a brand to track!\n\n### Level Blends\n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/597147d08dd87644442ec63f/embedded_images/597149188dd87641b02ec673/Level.png)\ncourtesy @trylevel\n\n[Level Blends](https://www.hellomd.com/biz/level) expertly crafts cannabis vape oil cartridges to achieve desired feeling states. The Level Blends oils are blended in their laboratory and tested for purity to ensure that there are no pesticides or additives within the oil. They classify their cartridges within two categories: \"Classic\" and \"Harmonic\". They also carry an amazing high-CBD line of cartridges suited to those that want to vape cannabis with little to no psychoactivity. I recently [wrote an article about Level](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/58c489610adb1b66ae83920d/level-blends-vape-pen-review-high-cbd-oil-cartridge) you may want to check out.\n\n### Little Green Bee\n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/597147d08dd87644442ec63f/embedded_images/597149198dd87641b02ec674/little_green.png)\ncourtesy @littlegreenbee_sf\n\nI’m a skincare junkie and a huge fan of Little Green Bee’s cosmetic skincare line. Little Green Bee’s product line includes facial creams and serums, as well as massage oils. All their products blend the plant’s cannabinoids and terpenes with the healing properties of various herbs. The company was started by Bridget, a botanist and chemist, who is a huge believer in cannabinoids and their ability to treat a variety of ailments. Case in point, I came back from a kite board lesson yesterday with a nasty sunburn. After slathering my face with high-potency CBD facial oil, the next morning I had no burn at all! Sha-bam!\n\n### MoonMan’s Mistress\n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/597147d08dd87644442ec63f/embedded_images/5971491b8dd87641b02ec675/moon.png)\ncourtesy @moonmansmistress\n\n[MoonMan’s Mistress](https://www.hellomd.com/biz/moonman-s-mistress) is a breakaway edibles brand which highlights artisanal paleo-centric baked goods which are gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free and low-glycemic. The company was founded by Liz, who used cannabis successfully to help her with her own medical condition, and Jamel, a high-level performance athlete. They believe in offering the healthiest, tastiest treats which support and nourish the body, mind and spirit. Who wouldn’t love one of their chocolate chip crater cookies?\n\n[PURCHASE TICKETS TO EVENT](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hellomd-mindful-haven-an-afternoon-of-yoga-sound-bathing-cannabis-tickets-35982261914)\n\n### Moxie Meds\n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/597147d08dd87644442ec63f/embedded_images/5971491c8dd87641b02ec676/Moxie.png)\ncourtesy @moxiemeds\n\nMoxie Meds, how do I love thee! I use Moxie tinctures every day to keep my migraines at bay, and if I go without, I get a little stressed! Moxie comes in two ratios of CBD to THC, a 4:1 and a 1:1. Jessica, the founder of Moxie Meds, created her CBD tincture with \"all natural cannabis medicine grown, produced and thoughtfully designed specifically for women by women. We’ve combined CBD-rich full plant cannabis extract, MCT oil, coconut oil, and beta caryophyllene to provide patients with the best possible medications to assist with pain, stress, inflammation, anxiety, sleep and more.\"\n\n ### Ona.Life\n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/597147d08dd87644442ec63f/embedded_images/5971491e8dd87641b02ec677/ona.png)\ncourtesy @ona.life\n\nOna.Life is a premium delivery service in Marin County, California. Nurit, the founder says, \"ONA works with a local Bay Area farmer to harvest the highest quality medical cannabis reserved exclusively for our patients. We are proud cultivators creating a confidential environment delivering a variety of medical cannabis methods to suit your specific needs.\" Ona.Life also delivers fresh cannabis leaves for juicing and cannabis-based floral arrangements. This is your go-to if you're looking for hand-selected, high-end products.\n\nWatch Nurit, Founder of Ona.Life, in our first webisode of Driving with Dmitry, highlighting the importance of delivery services in California.\n\n### Siva\n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/597147d08dd87644442ec63f/embedded_images/5971491f8dd87641b02ec678/siva.png)\ncourtesy @rightsciences\n\n[Siva](https://www.hellomd.com/biz/siva/about) transdermal CBD patches are made from all-natural hemp, formulated for wellness and relief. Founded by Sarah, after her mother’s illness, they are an effective way to receive medication transdermally. Sarah says, \"Transdermal patches provide the highest bioavailability of plant material delivered into the wearer, when compared to other delivery options like inhaling or ingesting. Patches offer a discreet, consistent, time-released option for systematic relief.\"\n\n### Strovia\n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/597147d08dd87644442ec63f/embedded_images/597149218dd87641b02ec679/strovia.png)\ncourtesy @stroviameds\n\n[Strovia](https://www.hellomd.com/biz/strovia) offers delicious lozenges with accurate dosing. They handcraft all their products with CO-2 extracted THC.  With a variety of flavors and ratios, their lozenges have become a staff favorite here at HelloMD. They believe in functional, safe, effective and delicious products highlighting the powerful medicinal benefits of the plant. \n\n### Sweet ReLeaf\n\n[image/10]\ncourtesy @sweetreleaf\n\n[Sweet ReLeaf](https://www.hellomd.com/biz/sweet-releaf) harvests raw, cannabis trichomes for their full spectrum cannabis topical. Their body butter is a staple in many cupboards, helping relieve pain caused by bumps and bruises, or from arthritic hands and achy joints. Didi, the founder says, \"It's heaven on your skin, but most importantly it brings 'Help Where It Hurts', without the high.\" It smells great and has a smooth and creamy texture that we love.\n\n### Swerve\n\n[image/11]\ncourtesy @swerveconfections\n\n[Swerve Confections](https://www.hellomd.com/biz/swerve-confections-melts) creates functional and nourishing edibles and full melt hash. With a variety of Swerve bars to choose from, you can pick the right one to achieve a desired effect. Swerve bars include Ayurveda medicinal herbs to create enhanced experiences. A favorite is the Snuggle Bite, meant to \"increase libido and strengthen the body for greater fulfillment for both men or women.\"\n \n[PURCHASE TICKETS TO EVENT](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hellomd-mindful-haven-an-afternoon-of-yoga-sound-bathing-cannabis-tickets-35982261914)\n\nDo you need a medical recommendation for this event?\n\n[HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's 100% online, private, and efficient.  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