{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-tags-template-js","path":"/tag/vape-pen/","result":{"data":{"allArticle":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Article_3812-markdown","title":"Top Luxury Cannabis Products for your 2021 Holiday Season","slug":"top-luxury-cannabis-products-for-your-2021-holiday-season","content":"\nRemember when consuming cannabis meant sneaking a joint behind the building? Not anymore!  Today, thanks to legalization efforts, things are dramatically different.  Not only can we consume cannabis in the light of day, we have a host of new, luxury products to choose from. Cannabis has officially gone from the basement to the VIP lounge.\n\nNew lines of high-end cannabis products bear the imprint of today's trendiest producers as well as innovative cannasseurs. Our holiday luxury list includes edibles from Nove Luxury Chocolate to  'weed' accessories by high-end interior designer Jonathan Adler. \n\nWe promise that no matter how you choose to consume your cannabis, this new world has a treat for you. Below we present our top luxury cannabis products for the 2021 holiday gift-giving season.\n\n### A New Wave of Cannabis Entrepreneurs\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-12-10 at 7.22.31 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_10_at_7_22_31_PM_8c06cb1141.png)\n\nThe high-end interior designer Jonathan Adler now makes weed accessories @jonathanadler Instagram\n\nLegalization has opened the flood gates to a new wave of cannabis entrepreneurship, as growers and manufacturers compete for new consumers who desire quality and consistency. Artisan cannabis producers are now using more mainstream branding and marketing strategies, similar to the fashion industry and other luxury goods, to promote cannabis brands and products.\n\nThese designer products broaden the appeal of cannabis, drawing in new consumers who reject the stoner image. Cannabis is now a lifestyle product similar to designer coffee or sinfully rich ice cream for these consumers. Here's a look at five of today's trendiest luxury cannabis products, suitable for giving as gifts – even as a gift to yourself.\n \n### Nove Luxury Chocolate\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-12-10 at 6.02.59 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_10_at_6_02_59_PM_1cff4b5e32.png)\n\nNove Rasberry Bramble Chocolate\n\n[Nove Luxury Chocolate](https://noveisluxury.com/explore-our-luxury-chocolate-flavors/) aims to fill a void in the market by supplying premium chocolate infused with the best quality cannabis. Their chocolate is a labor of love, combining the power of cacao and cannabis, and according to Nove, \"When cannabis and chocolate are consumed together, it leaves users with a happy, indulgent, and elevated feeling.\" Their chocolate line includes flavor profiles such as Rasberry Bramble, Island Coconut, and Glacier Mint. Nove can be found in Colorado dispensaries, and each bar retails for around $18.\n\n### MJ Flower by Canndescent \n\n![Canndescent flower with the effect Create](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_10_at_6_26_30_PM_712c0bd0d8.png)\n\nCanndescent MJ flower 'Create'\n\n[Canndescent](https://canndescent.com/) is a pioneer in creating personalized, luxury cannabis products for discerning, lifestyle-conscious consumers. They make things simple by avoiding industry jargon, instead, they market their products by their effects.  Its scientifically grown, industry-defining cannabis flower comes in 1/8th and 1 gram jars, available in each of its signature effects – Calm, Create, Connect, Cruise and Charge. Canndescent can be found in California dispensaries. Canndescent flower retails around $55 per 3.5 grams.\n\n### SensiVapes Gold Luxury Vape Pen\n\n![Sensi gold luxury vape](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_10_at_7_17_55_PM_bf9ec8d6a8.png)\n\nThe Sensi Gold Luxury Vape\n\nFor those who prefer to inhale their cannabis, [SensiVapes](https://sensiluxuryvapes.com/collections/classic-pens/products/gold-luxury-vape-pen-2-0) offers a portable vape pen created with the \"vaping connoisseur\" in mind. This gold-plated vape pen is discreet and portable, and delivers clean, potent cannabis vape every time. SensiVapes also offers a Silver plated version along with accessories such as a matching carry case. The retail price is $69.\n\n### Littlejohn's Carry Cases\n\n[Littlejohn's](https://littlejohnnewyork.com/) of New York sells designer carry cases and pouches for all your cannabis and accessories. The Stow collection includes odor-proof Slim Cases, Long Cases, Caddies, and Pouches for carrying your cannabis anywhere. All cases and pouches are made of premium fine grain leather and can be monogrammed for a personalized touch. The STOW caddy, pictured above, retails for $100.\n\n![Littlejohn's STOW carry case](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_10_at_6_30_03_PM_7d1603dda1.png)\n\nThe Stow caddy by Littlejohn\n\n### Weed Accessories by Jonathan Adler\n\n![The Weed Canister Jonathan Adler](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_10_at_6_35_46_PM_0d16a83042.png)\n\nWho doesn't love a [Weed Canister?](https://jonathanadler.com/products/druggist-weed-canister?variant_id=31498407510050) Jonathan Adler sells his high-end pottery to amuse and delight the discerning weed enthusiast. Products include gold rolling papers, a gold electric herb grinder, trays, humidors, and ashtrays. The Weed Canister retails for $180.\n\nCannabis has come a long way in recent years, and today's cannabis-inspired collections offer something for every MJ enthusiast. Whether you're looking for tasty edibles, elegant cocktail infusions, or tools to manage your weed, there's a product for your lifestyle!\n\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.5873015873015872,"src":"/static/3e609e542f3f01b0435fce9e346c3bf8/ee604/2241499fe6da172772a23ef7bdf5d8b7.png","srcSet":"/static/3e609e542f3f01b0435fce9e346c3bf8/69585/2241499fe6da172772a23ef7bdf5d8b7.png 200w,\n/static/3e609e542f3f01b0435fce9e346c3bf8/497c6/2241499fe6da172772a23ef7bdf5d8b7.png 400w,\n/static/3e609e542f3f01b0435fce9e346c3bf8/ee604/2241499fe6da172772a23ef7bdf5d8b7.png 800w,\n/static/3e609e542f3f01b0435fce9e346c3bf8/f3583/2241499fe6da172772a23ef7bdf5d8b7.png 1200w,\n/static/3e609e542f3f01b0435fce9e346c3bf8/6f376/2241499fe6da172772a23ef7bdf5d8b7.png 1382w","srcWebp":"/static/3e609e542f3f01b0435fce9e346c3bf8/58556/2241499fe6da172772a23ef7bdf5d8b7.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/3e609e542f3f01b0435fce9e346c3bf8/61e93/2241499fe6da172772a23ef7bdf5d8b7.webp 200w,\n/static/3e609e542f3f01b0435fce9e346c3bf8/1f5c5/2241499fe6da172772a23ef7bdf5d8b7.webp 400w,\n/static/3e609e542f3f01b0435fce9e346c3bf8/58556/2241499fe6da172772a23ef7bdf5d8b7.webp 800w,\n/static/3e609e542f3f01b0435fce9e346c3bf8/99238/2241499fe6da172772a23ef7bdf5d8b7.webp 1200w,\n/static/3e609e542f3f01b0435fce9e346c3bf8/0ba35/2241499fe6da172772a23ef7bdf5d8b7.webp 1382w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_3758-markdown","title":"New York Weed Companies with Innovative Marijuana Products","slug":"new-york-weed-companies-with-innovative-marijuana-products","content":"\nNew York is seeing green as it wades further into legalizing cannabis. Medical marijuana was legalized in 2014, and in the years since more conditions are covered, allowing more people to [get their medical marijuana cards](https://hellomd.com/articles/how-to-get-your-medical-marijuana-card-in-new-york-state). More recently, the push for recreational legalization in New York reached a turning point in April 2021, when Governor Andrew Cuomo passed the bill to legalize recreational weed for people ages 21 and up. But, even though the use of cannabis is now legalized, sales through [licensed dispensaries](https://www.health.ny.gov/regulations/medical_marijuana/application/selected_applicants.htm)(new ones and existing medical marijuana ones extending their businesses) won’t occur until sometime in 2022.\n\nEven so, both new and existing cannabis companies have made moves to set up in the Empire State, recognizing that it will become a $4.2 billion market.\n\nBelow we call out some of our top picks and innovative weed products from a variety of cannabis companies operating in New York state.\n\n### It Pays to Have a Green Thumb Growing  Weed in New York\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-06 at 2.18.47 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_06_at_2_18_47_PM_83ce70b535.png)\n\nAbout 60 miles north of Manhattan, at the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains lies the long-shuttered  Mid-Orange Correctional Facility in Warwick, New York. This is where Green Thumb Industries, one of the largest marijuana companies in America, is creating a $150 million [cultivation and manufacturing site](https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexandrasternlicht/2021/10/01/new-yorks-150-million-cannabis-campus-21-million-to-democratize-car-insurance-and-under-30-nominations-extended/?sh=74045feec6fa) on 40 acres of former penitentiary lands.\n\nBy 2023, Green Thumb’s  “cannabis campus” will start producing tens of thousands of pounds of marijuana, millions of THC-infused gummies, and vapes to fill the shelves of its dispensaries throughout New York state.\n\nAmong its different dispensary chains around the country, the $5.7 billion company runs [FP Wellness](https://fpwellnessny.com/) in New York, with locations in  Manhattan, Clifton Park, Rochester, and Nassau (coming soon). The dispensary chain prides itself on its “patient-focused approach,” served by professional cannabis pharmacists. All of its medical marijuana products are tested and approved by the New York State Department of Health for safety and quality. \n\nSome of the products its Manhattan dispensary carries (from different suppliers) include:\n\n### Green Thumb Products\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-06 at 2.00.06 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_06_at_2_00_06_PM_d02119602d.png)\n\n### Etain 1:1 Balance Powder\nThis [edible powder](https://fpwellnessny.com/order-medical-marijuana-online-nyc-manhattan/?path=menu?refinementList[root_types]=edible:Drink%20Mixes) aimed at humans features equal amounts of THC and CBD, as well as Isomalt derived from beets. It may provide benefits such as pain relief and relaxation.\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-06 at 2.03.11 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_06_at_2_03_11_PM_7cd486403a.png)\n\n### Columbia Care Disposable Vape\nThe [1:1 THC/CBD products](https://fpwellnessny.com/order-medical-marijuana-online-nyc-manhattan/?path=menu?refinementList%5broot_types%5d=edible:Drink%20Mixes) are commonly used for, but not limited to, mild pain relief, neuropathic pain, nausea, vomiting, appetite stimulation, inflammation, anxiety, and muscle spasms.\n\n### Other Big Players in the New York Weed Market\n\n[Curaleaf](https://curaleaf.com/) is a national weed dispensary chain that has four locations in New York: Carle Place, Newburgh, Plattsburgh and Queens. It is the largest multistate operator in the country. For a long time, the company focused on providing quality cannabis for health and wellness. As well as selling fresh cured flower, it also makes quality, lab-tested cannabis products. Their cannabis grow facility supplies all of the cannabis for their innovative product lines.\n\n### Curaleaf Products\n\nOur Curaleaf top picks:\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-06 at 2.05.22 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_06_at_2_05_22_PM_fafb679dbb.png)\n\n### Curaleaf WPA Ground Flower Refill\nCuraleaf [Ground Flower Bulk Refill Indica](https://curaleaf.com/shop/new-york/curaleaf-ny-carle-place/flower?dtche%5Bproduct%5D=curaleaf-wpa-ground-flower-refill-7g) contains all-natural cannabis flower and cannabis plant terpenes for vaporization, with 21.35% THC and 0.125% CBD. One slow, measured inhalation lasting two seconds delivers approximately 2.5 mg of active cannabinoids with effects often occurring in 90 seconds. \n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-06 at 2.06.37 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_06_at_2_06_37_PM_a38b8d65b0.png)\n\n### Select Watermelon Squeeze\n[Select Squeeze](https://curaleaf.com/shop/new-york/curaleaf-ny-carle-place/topicals?dtche%5Bproduct%5D=select-watermelon-squeeze-30ml) allows you to instantly infuse any beverage with THC and flavor enhancements, using nanotechnology to deliver a fast zero to 15 minute onset time.\n\n### Curaleaf CPE 20:1 Liquid Concentrate\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-06 at 2.07.39 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_06_at_2_07_39_PM_99372fa798.png)\n\nUsually taken by experienced weed users, [this indica product](https://curaleaf.com/shop/new-york/curaleaf-ny-carle-place?dtche%5Bproduct%5D=curaleaf-cpe-20-1-liquid-concentrate-0-5g) with 90% THC is made in a process that isolates and removes cannabinoids from plant material via extraction, agitation, compression, or other methods, making the product very potent. \n\n### Verilife Products\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-06 at 2.13.45 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_06_at_2_13_45_PM_b7de1cf2b2.png)\n\nOne of the most trusted dispensary chains in New York is [Verilife](https://www.verilife.com). It currently has locations in Albany, Liverpool, Bronx, and Onondaga counties, with a commitment to add more, especially to cater to the new, expanding recreational market when legal sales can begin.\n\nThe chain is owned by PharmaCann, one of the country’s largest vertically integrated cannabis companies, committed to producing safe, reliable, top-quality cannabis products, delivered through dispensaries in different states. \n\n[Some of our top picks](https://www.verilife.com/ny/menu/verilife-bronx-ny) sold by Verilife New York dispensaries:\n\n### Matter Green Oral Solution\nThis tincture with a 1:1 ratio, offers perfectly balanced THC to CBD. It's manufactured with cannabis oil, medium-chain triglycerides (MCT), vitamins E and C derivatives. \n\n### Matter Inhale Ground Premium Cannabis Flower\nThe premium ground flower products are known for their strong and uplifting characteristics, while also promoting a more clear-headed experience for users. Matter takes a disciplined approach to producing some of the highest-grade medical cannabis on the market.\n\n### Matter Hybrid Cartridge\n The Aqua 2:1 TXC distillate vapeis a “winning combination of cultivation and extraction that delivers a unique excipient-free oil.” Pair this formulation with Matter’s  premium cartridges to ensure you enjoy delivery of the highest volume of extract with a pure smooth flavor. \n\n### You Still Need a Medical Card in New York\n\nTo buy medical marijuana from a New York dispensary, you must have a [medical marijuana card](https://hellomd.com/articles/how-to-get-your-medical-marijuana-card-in-new-york-state). \n\nIt’s fast, easy and cost-effective to do this through [HelloMD](https://hellomd.com/get-started/new-york/), talking to an experienced practitioner online who will answer any questions you may have.  \n\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.5037593984962405,"src":"/static/b69cdaf1098bcb6caa8cdf6e88ab33e1/14b42/b90f0e88802c3a6c78d977f8640f518d.jpg","srcSet":"/static/b69cdaf1098bcb6caa8cdf6e88ab33e1/f836f/b90f0e88802c3a6c78d977f8640f518d.jpg 200w,\n/static/b69cdaf1098bcb6caa8cdf6e88ab33e1/2244e/b90f0e88802c3a6c78d977f8640f518d.jpg 400w,\n/static/b69cdaf1098bcb6caa8cdf6e88ab33e1/14b42/b90f0e88802c3a6c78d977f8640f518d.jpg 800w,\n/static/b69cdaf1098bcb6caa8cdf6e88ab33e1/47498/b90f0e88802c3a6c78d977f8640f518d.jpg 1200w,\n/static/b69cdaf1098bcb6caa8cdf6e88ab33e1/0e329/b90f0e88802c3a6c78d977f8640f518d.jpg 1600w,\n/static/b69cdaf1098bcb6caa8cdf6e88ab33e1/3d647/b90f0e88802c3a6c78d977f8640f518d.jpg 3072w","srcWebp":"/static/b69cdaf1098bcb6caa8cdf6e88ab33e1/58556/b90f0e88802c3a6c78d977f8640f518d.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/b69cdaf1098bcb6caa8cdf6e88ab33e1/61e93/b90f0e88802c3a6c78d977f8640f518d.webp 200w,\n/static/b69cdaf1098bcb6caa8cdf6e88ab33e1/1f5c5/b90f0e88802c3a6c78d977f8640f518d.webp 400w,\n/static/b69cdaf1098bcb6caa8cdf6e88ab33e1/58556/b90f0e88802c3a6c78d977f8640f518d.webp 800w,\n/static/b69cdaf1098bcb6caa8cdf6e88ab33e1/99238/b90f0e88802c3a6c78d977f8640f518d.webp 1200w,\n/static/b69cdaf1098bcb6caa8cdf6e88ab33e1/7c22d/b90f0e88802c3a6c78d977f8640f518d.webp 1600w,\n/static/b69cdaf1098bcb6caa8cdf6e88ab33e1/f75db/b90f0e88802c3a6c78d977f8640f518d.webp 3072w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_3739-markdown","title":"The Fastest Weed Delivery Service In California","slug":"the-fastest-weed-delivery-service-in-california","content":"**Get 50% OFF your first-time order with weed delivery service [GRASSDOOR](https://grassdoor.com/).  Use promo code HELLO50 at checkout; your order must be over $75 to redeem! LIMITED TIME.** \n\n**Offer for first-time purchase only and can not be combined with other promos*\n\n----------------------------------\n\nWhether you're a medical marijuana patient or a recreational weed consumer finding the best delivery service in California is your ticket to getting safe, legal, and big plus; top-notch weed.\n\nIt's true, there are a lot of weed delivery services to choose from in California, after all, we are the largest cannabis consuming market in the country. With so many to choose from, how do you find the right one for you?\n\nHere's where we give our two cents. We think finding the fastest and best marijuana delivery service is as easy as two tokes and a smile if you order from [GrassDoor](https://grassdoor.com/) which delivers in San Francisco, the greater Bay Area, and Los Angeles. \n\nBut, if you're not in that delivery area? Grassdoor may be able to find the closest dispensary to you to get your weed to you, no matter what! Today, their delivery coverage of California stands at about 80%.\n\nSo, why are we so keen to have you select Grassdoor over so many other delivery services? We base our assessment on the following factors:\n\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/lGyFTpv5ZMw\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\n\n### Grassdoor's Speed of Delivery of Weed in California\n\nWe love that Grassdoor delivers in a 45-minute window. But, here's what's even better - you can schedule it for next day or at your convenience as well. \n\nGrassdoor also hires cannabis delivery drivers that are courteous, if not downright friendly. What's even better, if your delivery is over $75 (easy- peasy when you're buying your favorite products), your delivery is FREE. \n\n### Ordering Your Weed from GrassDoor in California\n\nOrdering your weed is simple through [Grassdoor's](https://grassdoor.com/?tab=asap) online storefront. You can easily order from their 'available now' menu or select items from the menu, which may be available later that day or the following. The online site, which contains over 500 cannabis product listings, is intuitive and informative.\n\nAnd, if you like to save money on your weed purchases, Grassdoor has your back. They have recently introduced a 4.20% credit back on every purchase, so you actually earn money for buying. New customers get a 30% discount and overall there are often 15% discounts on some of your favorite products - be sure to check out the 'Deals' section. That's what we call a steal!\n\n### Awesome Customer Service at GrassDoor Weed Delivery\n\nWe also love the fact that GrassDoor offers a responsive customer service team. Have a problem? Jump on the chat or call Grassdoor right away. The Grassdoor support team can be reached between the hours of 8:30 am to 10:30 pm each and every day of the week. When we hopped on the chat box in the lower right corner, our questions were answered within a minute!\n\n### Premium California Weed Brands - Some of Our Favorites!\n\nBelow we've selected a few of our favorite cannabis products to whet your appetite.\n\n### Ice Cream Cake Vape - by Select in California\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-08-31 at 1.03.27 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_08_31_at_1_03_27_PM_fada84ccbc.png)\n\nThe [Ice Cream Cake vape](https://grassdoor.com/product/ice-cream-cake-1636) is an Indica strain that's a cross between Wedding Cake and Gelato #33. A relaxing vape with about 88.3% THC, ICC allows you to sink into a chair and enjoy your favorite Netflix show while your mind wanders. This vape offers a great sleepytime vibe that's often consumed by medical marijuana patients for a variety of health conditions.\n\n### Camino Pineapple Habanero Gummies - by Kiva in California\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-08-31 at 5.47.42 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_08_31_at_5_47_42_PM_37f234b84e.png)\n\n\nAre you looking for your next favorite edible gummy, because you have officially found it. The [Kiva pineapple habanero gummy](ttps://grassdoor.com/product/camino-pineapple-habanero-uplifting-gummies) is our in-house favorite. It's spicy, it's sweet, it's hard to have only one! But, why not eat two or three? At 5mg of THC per serving, it's both light and uplifting at the same time. This is one of the tastiest and enjoyable gummies on the market today. Go ahead, try it!\n\n### CBD Drops 18:1 - by Care By Design in California\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-08-31 at 6.12.43 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_08_31_at_6_12_43_PM_ca5d8c0a59.png)\n\n\nThink CBD isn't for you? Care By Design may change your mind. This is [full spectrum plant medicine](https://grassdoor.com/product/cbd-drops-18-1) for people that need a high dose of CBD for relief. with an 18:1 ratio of CBD to THC It's fast-acting and in an easy-to-use format with a tincture dropper. Have anxiety? This may be the remedy for you. Further, one of our staff members used this tincture to help with her migraines to great effect. We are huge fans!\n\n### Need Your Medical Marijuana Card?\n[HelloMD](https://hellomd.com/get-started/) can help you with online virtual medical consultation and get your medical card fast, easy and private.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.5037593984962405,"src":"/static/d30f363e0606eea7eab2d14496d06046/2a4de/92c4cafc7a5ad44f51956ab05b4a4f56.png","srcSet":"/static/d30f363e0606eea7eab2d14496d06046/69585/92c4cafc7a5ad44f51956ab05b4a4f56.png 200w,\n/static/d30f363e0606eea7eab2d14496d06046/497c6/92c4cafc7a5ad44f51956ab05b4a4f56.png 400w,\n/static/d30f363e0606eea7eab2d14496d06046/2a4de/92c4cafc7a5ad44f51956ab05b4a4f56.png 600w","srcWebp":"/static/d30f363e0606eea7eab2d14496d06046/ad85c/92c4cafc7a5ad44f51956ab05b4a4f56.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/d30f363e0606eea7eab2d14496d06046/61e93/92c4cafc7a5ad44f51956ab05b4a4f56.webp 200w,\n/static/d30f363e0606eea7eab2d14496d06046/1f5c5/92c4cafc7a5ad44f51956ab05b4a4f56.webp 400w,\n/static/d30f363e0606eea7eab2d14496d06046/ad85c/92c4cafc7a5ad44f51956ab05b4a4f56.webp 600w","sizes":"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_3103-markdown","title":"The Cannabis Vaping Crisis: Need to Know Facts","slug":"the-cannabis-vaping-crisis-need-to-know-facts","content":"If you vape cannabis, you’ve probably heard of the US vaping crisis that has left thousands of people with acute respiratory distress syndrome and killed as many as 52 people. Vaping-associated pulmonary injury (VAPI), is a lung disease that is associated with vaping and may present with pneumonia-like symptoms upon onset. \n\nThe first cases were reported as early as April 2019 but it took the CDC until October to announce warnings of a severe outbreak linked to cannabis vaping. Regulators have since gotten involved and there’s been talk of banning cannabis and e-cig vaping in many states. \n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_us/?utm_medium=copy_link/)\n\n**Vaping Crisis Facts**\n\nBelow are facts you need to know about the cannabis vape crisis and VAPI associated:\n\n- If you are purchasing and vaping with cartridges from the illicit market, STOP and dispose of them immediately. It is believed that illegal vape market cartridges are to blame. \n\n- Vitamin E acetate (aka tocopheryl-acetate), an ingredient found in canola, soy, and corn oil is thought to be the culprit. \n\n- Vitamin E acetate started to show up in the illicit cart market in 2018. It allows for THC oils to be diluted without thinning the oils. \n\n- Some indications have shown that it may be present in as much as 60% of the illicit carts being sold.\n\n- Unsafe additives may also include pesticides, heavy metals, mold, mildew, synthetic cannabinoids, synthetic flavorings, and newer additives not yet discovered within lab testing.\n\n- A synthetic vitamin E (tocopheryl-acetate) has also been linked to illicit vape carts, which is used as an oil thickener.\n\n- In other studies, it is shown that as many as 50% of tested vape carts contain the thickener tocopheryl-acetate.\n\n- [A recent study found 9 out 12 vape pens](https://www.businessinsider.com/timeline-of-vape-related-illnesses-and-deaths-2019-9) tested from the illicit market had high levels of vitamin E acetate and other pesticides.\n\n- Illicit market “brands” to watch out for are, but not limited to, Dank Vapes, TKO, Off White, Moon Rocks, Chronic Carts, and West Coast Carts.\n\n- Cannabinoids, such as THC and CBD, are not to blame for the crisis.\n\n- If you have been using an illicit vape and exhibit symptoms of pneumonia, dizziness, tiredness, general fatigue, are unable to breathe, see a physician immediately.\n\n**How to Protect Yourself**\n\nTo protect yourself, only purchase vape cartridges from licensed retailers within your state as the sourcing of your vaping oil, and the ingredients have an impact on your overall health. It’s important to note that while this crisis is real, some 27 million legal and regulated vape cartridges have been sold in California since 2018 without incident. \n\nRegulated brands and licensed dispensaries must meet stringent guidelines to sell products to you legally. Illicit market brands, while often cheaper, are not held to any regulatory standard and do not consider your optimal health and wellness as their primary objective. \n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.5151515151515151,"src":"/static/8d5e27cd84d940b58ec78773fe6dd5f2/14b42/f84fdecf2905cd0ba15102b422615313.jpg","srcSet":"/static/8d5e27cd84d940b58ec78773fe6dd5f2/f836f/f84fdecf2905cd0ba15102b422615313.jpg 200w,\n/static/8d5e27cd84d940b58ec78773fe6dd5f2/2244e/f84fdecf2905cd0ba15102b422615313.jpg 400w,\n/static/8d5e27cd84d940b58ec78773fe6dd5f2/14b42/f84fdecf2905cd0ba15102b422615313.jpg 800w,\n/static/8d5e27cd84d940b58ec78773fe6dd5f2/47498/f84fdecf2905cd0ba15102b422615313.jpg 1200w,\n/static/8d5e27cd84d940b58ec78773fe6dd5f2/0f843/f84fdecf2905cd0ba15102b422615313.jpg 1382w","srcWebp":"/static/8d5e27cd84d940b58ec78773fe6dd5f2/58556/f84fdecf2905cd0ba15102b422615313.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/8d5e27cd84d940b58ec78773fe6dd5f2/61e93/f84fdecf2905cd0ba15102b422615313.webp 200w,\n/static/8d5e27cd84d940b58ec78773fe6dd5f2/1f5c5/f84fdecf2905cd0ba15102b422615313.webp 400w,\n/static/8d5e27cd84d940b58ec78773fe6dd5f2/58556/f84fdecf2905cd0ba15102b422615313.webp 800w,\n/static/8d5e27cd84d940b58ec78773fe6dd5f2/99238/f84fdecf2905cd0ba15102b422615313.webp 1200w,\n/static/8d5e27cd84d940b58ec78773fe6dd5f2/0ba35/f84fdecf2905cd0ba15102b422615313.webp 1382w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2983-markdown","title":"Need a Cool, New Cannabis Vape Pen? Try the Hanu Stone","slug":"need-a-cool-new-cannabis-vape-pen-try-the-hanu-stone","content":"Vaping is more popular than ever: A recent report estimates that the vaping industry will be [worth $43 billion worldwide by 2023](https://www.vapetrotter.com/news/vape-industry-to-hit-43-billion-in-the-next-5-years/). But even with this growth, vape technology is still lacking. Cartridge leaks, dead batteries and other product malfunctions are still the norm—but this may soon become a thing of the past.\n\nEnter jiu-jitsu fighter and cannabis entrepreneur Seibo Shen. A former stuntman, Seibo turned to medical cannabis as a way to manage pain from injuries he sustained both at work and as an athlete. \n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_us/?utm_medium=copy_link/)\n\n### Seibo’s Search for a Superior Vaporizer Led to the Development of VapeXhale\n\nAlways health conscious, Seibo wasn’t interested in smoking cannabis, so he turned to vaporization. He bought his first vape in 1997 and in subsequent years went on to purchase about 75 other devices. Unable to find one that worked well for him, he decided to make his own: the desktop vaporizer that’s now known as the VapeXhale. \n\nThe VapeXhale has won numerous awards and garnered praise from cannabis connoisseurs for its powerful production engine that vaporizes marijuana quickly and efficiently while preserving its flavor. \n\n### Seibo’s Latest Creation—the Hanu Stone Vaporizer—Is Big on Form as Well as Function \n\nNow, Seibo is using the knowledge he acquired while building one of the best desktop vaporizers in the cannabis world and applying it to the portable vaporizer market with his newest creation: the Hanu Stone. \n\nSeibo didn’t want his device to be shaped like your typical vape pen. Modeled after a rock found on San Francisco’s Ocean Beach, the Hanu Stone was designed to feel good in the palm of your hand. Seibo likens it to “an adult fidget spinner.” \n\n“When a person picks [the Hanu Stone] up, it evokes some sort of response or emotion,” he says.\n\nBut the Hanu Stone isn’t just about good looks; it also boasts a 500-milli amp battery—that’s about twice the size of the standard vape battery that you’d find on the market today.\n\nThe device also has a voltage regulator and integrated circuit. Ever notice how the quality of your vapor deteriorates as the battery in your pen runs out? This won’t happen with the Hanu Stone. \n\nWhen the battery in the device drops below 50%, logic built into the pod pushes out more cannabis oil to make up for the drop in power. The result is a consistent user experience: You get the same amount of hits, and the quality of these hits doesn’t diminish with use. \n\n### Additional Bells & Whistles of the Hanu Stone Cannabis Vaporizer\n\nMeanwhile, the Hanu Stone uses a ceramic wick in lieu of heavy metals, making it a safer and healthier alternative on the market.\n\nSeibo has also designed and calibrated his pods to reduce leakage—even at high altitudes. And he’s made the vaporizer easy to share with others—without compromising your health. The Hanu Stone boasts two mouthpieces: one for your friends and another for your own personal use. \n\nSo, where can you get one? Currently, the device is only available from select vendors—including HelloMD. If vaping is your preferred method of consumption, investing in a Hanu Stone may be worth your while. You’ll be getting a top-of-the-line device that was designed to deliver a stellar experience from start to finish—and you may just turn a few heads while using it.\n \nIf you’re new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://hellomd.com/articles/cannabis-101-what-you-need-to-know-about-marijuana/) index of articles. And if you have questions about cannabis, [ask them](https://hellomd.com/questions-and-answers//) and our community will answer.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3605442176870748,"src":"/static/6b09ab7fe71504be4d341aeaa239d981/14b42/d50ba800b2c83701415d76a0d88db8a2.jpg","srcSet":"/static/6b09ab7fe71504be4d341aeaa239d981/f836f/d50ba800b2c83701415d76a0d88db8a2.jpg 200w,\n/static/6b09ab7fe71504be4d341aeaa239d981/2244e/d50ba800b2c83701415d76a0d88db8a2.jpg 400w,\n/static/6b09ab7fe71504be4d341aeaa239d981/14b42/d50ba800b2c83701415d76a0d88db8a2.jpg 800w,\n/static/6b09ab7fe71504be4d341aeaa239d981/47498/d50ba800b2c83701415d76a0d88db8a2.jpg 1200w,\n/static/6b09ab7fe71504be4d341aeaa239d981/0e329/d50ba800b2c83701415d76a0d88db8a2.jpg 1600w,\n/static/6b09ab7fe71504be4d341aeaa239d981/37efb/d50ba800b2c83701415d76a0d88db8a2.jpg 2992w","srcWebp":"/static/6b09ab7fe71504be4d341aeaa239d981/58556/d50ba800b2c83701415d76a0d88db8a2.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/6b09ab7fe71504be4d341aeaa239d981/61e93/d50ba800b2c83701415d76a0d88db8a2.webp 200w,\n/static/6b09ab7fe71504be4d341aeaa239d981/1f5c5/d50ba800b2c83701415d76a0d88db8a2.webp 400w,\n/static/6b09ab7fe71504be4d341aeaa239d981/58556/d50ba800b2c83701415d76a0d88db8a2.webp 800w,\n/static/6b09ab7fe71504be4d341aeaa239d981/99238/d50ba800b2c83701415d76a0d88db8a2.webp 1200w,\n/static/6b09ab7fe71504be4d341aeaa239d981/7c22d/d50ba800b2c83701415d76a0d88db8a2.webp 1600w,\n/static/6b09ab7fe71504be4d341aeaa239d981/60e67/d50ba800b2c83701415d76a0d88db8a2.webp 2992w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2823-markdown","title":"Picking the Right Cannabis Vape: What You Should Know ","slug":"picking-the-right-cannabis-vape-what-you-should-know","content":"In the market for a new vape pen or desktop vaporizer? Good thinking. Vaping cannabis is generally better for your health than smoking it is. And that’s because of one thing: combustion.\n\nWhen you smoke cannabis, you’re applying heat in the form of a direct flame to flower or concentrate. This heat turns the tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA) in raw cannabis into tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). This process, known as decarboxylation, is needed for cannabis flower or concentrate to produce the psychoactive effects cannabis is known for. However, the high heat of combustion may also release compounds that pose a risk to your health. \n\nBecause of this, health-conscious cannabis consumers have turned to vaporization, which uses a lower heat to decarboxylate cannabis, creating a vapor—instead of smoke—that you then inhale. \n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\nIn today’s cannabis world, there are more vaping options than ever. How do you know what to choose? Don’t worry. We’re here to help. We’ll go over conduction and convection; two different heating methods that you should consider. And we’ll brief you on different heating elements, so you’ll be off to a good start in your search for the perfect vaporizer. \n\n### What’s a Conduction Vaporizer? \n\nVaporizers heat cannabis in two different ways: conduction and convection. In conduction vaporizers, cannabis is heated via direct contact with a hot surface, but the surface never gets hot enough to combust the cannabis—hopefully. \n\nMost portable vape pens are conduction vaporizers. This is because they don’t take long to heat up, have a simple design that makes them easy to maintain and can be made at an affordable price point. \n\n#### The Pros of Conduction Vaporizers\n  \n* Heat up faster\n* Less maintenance\n* Good price point\n\n#### The Cons of Conduction Vaporizers \n\n* Uneven heating\n* Little temperature control \n* Harsher vapor \n\nThe downside to conduction vaporizers is that many of them don’t heat cannabis evenly. Typically, the heating element only touches one part of the cannabis, meaning you sometimes have to shake or stir the material, so it can come into contact with the heat source. \n\nAdditionally, these devices usually lack temperature controls. Without these controls, you run the risk of the vaporizer getting too hot, leading to some combustion and a harsher vapor that can be harder on your lungs.\n\nVape pens often contain additives like propylene glycol and polyethylene glycol. These thinning agents are safe for consumption at lower temperatures, but at higher heat (around 446 degrees F), they can [transform into carcinogenic chemicals like formaldehyde](https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/acm.2016.0337). While there’s still debate on how applicable these studies are to real life, you may want to play it safe and have a vaporizer that lets you keep temperatures at lower levels.  \n\nThere are conduction vaporizers with temperature controls like the PAX Era and PAX 3. These vape pens boast temperature control settings that you can operate via your smartphone, and they have a lock feature that prevents them from being operated by any unwanted consumers.\n\n### What’s a Convection Vaporizer? \n\nWhile conduction vaporizers decarboxylate cannabis via contact with a direct heat source, convection vaporizers heat up the air around your cannabis. Convection vaporizers were developed in response to many of the challenges brought up by conduction vaporizers. \n\n#### The Pros of Convection Vaporizers\n \n* Even heating \n* Precise temperature control \n* Cleaner vapor\n\n#### The Cons of Convection Vaporizers\n \n* Longer heat up time\n* Expensive\n\nConvection vaporizers require a lot of energy to heat up, so you’ll usually find them in a pricey desktop vaporizer, though there are some portable options. However, you’ll get the benefits of advanced temperature settings, allowing you to consume your cannabis more safely, efficiently and effectively. \n\n### Vaporizer Heating Elements: Metal, Ceramic & Glass\n\nBeyond the heating mechanism, you may also want to consider what material the heating element is made out of. In a conduction or convection vaporizer, the heating element is what causes either the heating surface or air to get hot. Heating elements are typically made out of: \n\n* Metal \n* Ceramic \n* Glass\n\nThere are pros and cons to each type of material. \n\nAluminum and titanium are popular choices for metal heating elements. Both metals conduct heat well and respond easily to temperature changes, making vaporizers with these devices able to control temperatures to a T.\n\nSome folks are wary of metal heating elements, because it’s thought that at high temperature metals can give off substances that can be harmful to your health. However, these claims have no solid scientific basis. In fact, for aluminum to be hot enough to emit any substances, it needs to reach 1220 degrees F—most vaporizers tend to heat around the 400 degree F range. \n\n#### The Pros of Using Metal\n \n* Precise temperature control \n\n#### The Cons of Using Metal\n \n* Tends to be pricier\n* May alter taste of cannabis \n\n### Vaporizer Heating Elements: Ceramic \n\nCeramic is another popular choice for heating elements due to its low cost and ability to withstand higher temperatures than metal. However, ceramic isn’t as good of a conductor as metal is, making temperature harder to control.\n\nSince ceramic vaporizers can be made at a low cost, you should do a bit of research before buying one to make sure you don’t end up with a low-quality product. There are many high-quality ceramic vaporizers on the market like the VapeXhale.  \n\n#### The Pros of Using Ceramic\n\n* Doesn’t alter taste\n* Can achieve hotter temperatures than glass or metal\n\n#### The Cons of Using Ceramic\n\n* Temperature can be hard to control\n* Need to watch out for low-quality products\n\n### Vaporizer Heating Elements: Glass\n\nGlass is pricier than metal and ceramic are, but it’s not necessarily better, so it’s the least popular of the three. However, it’s increasingly popular among dabbers. Glass has many of the same qualities as ceramic does, but it’s more fragile. \n\n#### The Pros of Using Glass\n\n* Good flavor\n* Can withstand hotter temperatures than metal can\n\n#### The Cons of Using Glass\n\n* Temperature can be hard to control\n* Fragile \n\nAll in all, choosing the right vaporizer is a matter of personal preference. Typically, you get what you pay for, and the priciest vaporizers have the best heating elements. It all comes down to how much you’re willing to spend, and what you value in your consumption experience. \n\nPhoto credit: [Finn Gross Maurer](https://unsplash.com/@finnfi)\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) index of articles. [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/200dc5d27a0a244bdcc046eb0fef1842/14b42/1b24556f07b2be21439e1307cb1f1a58.jpg","srcSet":"/static/200dc5d27a0a244bdcc046eb0fef1842/f836f/1b24556f07b2be21439e1307cb1f1a58.jpg 200w,\n/static/200dc5d27a0a244bdcc046eb0fef1842/2244e/1b24556f07b2be21439e1307cb1f1a58.jpg 400w,\n/static/200dc5d27a0a244bdcc046eb0fef1842/14b42/1b24556f07b2be21439e1307cb1f1a58.jpg 800w,\n/static/200dc5d27a0a244bdcc046eb0fef1842/47498/1b24556f07b2be21439e1307cb1f1a58.jpg 1200w,\n/static/200dc5d27a0a244bdcc046eb0fef1842/0e329/1b24556f07b2be21439e1307cb1f1a58.jpg 1600w,\n/static/200dc5d27a0a244bdcc046eb0fef1842/5e49b/1b24556f07b2be21439e1307cb1f1a58.jpg 3635w","srcWebp":"/static/200dc5d27a0a244bdcc046eb0fef1842/58556/1b24556f07b2be21439e1307cb1f1a58.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/200dc5d27a0a244bdcc046eb0fef1842/61e93/1b24556f07b2be21439e1307cb1f1a58.webp 200w,\n/static/200dc5d27a0a244bdcc046eb0fef1842/1f5c5/1b24556f07b2be21439e1307cb1f1a58.webp 400w,\n/static/200dc5d27a0a244bdcc046eb0fef1842/58556/1b24556f07b2be21439e1307cb1f1a58.webp 800w,\n/static/200dc5d27a0a244bdcc046eb0fef1842/99238/1b24556f07b2be21439e1307cb1f1a58.webp 1200w,\n/static/200dc5d27a0a244bdcc046eb0fef1842/7c22d/1b24556f07b2be21439e1307cb1f1a58.webp 1600w,\n/static/200dc5d27a0a244bdcc046eb0fef1842/bbedc/1b24556f07b2be21439e1307cb1f1a58.webp 3635w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2820-markdown","title":"An Introduction to Carting Cannabis","slug":"an-introduction-to-carting-cannabis","content":"There are so many ways to consume cannabis, and new methods continue to pop up. Over the last decade, marijuana consumption methods have shifted from joints and pipes to bongs to vape pens with pre-filled cannabis extract cartridges. \n\nWhile vape pens have skyrocketed in popularity—especially among new cannabis consumers—many complain that they can’t get enough medicinal marijuana benefit out of a vape pen compared to that of a bong or dab rig. \n\nHow can you get the convenience of a vape pen with the power and potency of a bong? You’ll find the answer in the latest trend related to cannabis consumption: carting. \n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\n### What Is Carting? \n\nCarting combines pre-filled cannabis extract cartridges with bongs or dab rigs to improve the medicinal experience. To cart, you need a pre-filled vape pen and a water filtration device like a bong, dab rig or bubbler pipe. \n\nRELATED: [WHY DO SOME PATIENTS DAB MEDICAL MARIJUANA?](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5a4fd8fc100a820006562f52/why-do-some-patients-dab-medical-marijuana)\n\nNormally, with something like a bong, you’d add ground cannabis flower to the bowl at the base of the bong. Then, you’d light it on fire and inhale the smoke through the mouthpiece on the neck of the bong. \n\nCarting works similarly. But instead of using a bowl of marijuana flower, you insert the mouth of the vape pen cartridge into the base or bowl of the bong and inhale the vapor through water and then the neck. \n\nThis pulls the vapor through the bong, creating a larger hit of vapor than you’d normally be able to inhale from just using a vape pen. The vapor wells up in the bong as you pull through, and when you’re ready to inhale it, you just remove the vape pen or bowl from the base and inhale the cloud of vapor. \n\n### Why Do People Cart Cannabis? \n\nThere are a few reasons why people are starting to use this method to consume cannabis: \n\n* **You inhale bigger doses of vapor:** One important reason that people like carting is that it allows for larger doses of cannabis vapor to be inhaled at one time. For some medical marijuana patients, these large doses are what’s needed to treat their symptoms. \n\n>PTSD patients, for example, report that these [large, inhaled marijuana doses are the best way to snap them out of overwhelming flashbacks about their traumatic experiences](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5a3403a5100a820006562ec2/using-pipes-and-bongs-to-smoke-medical-marijuana). \n\n>Patients with chronic pain also tend to need larger doses of cannabis. This is sometimes due to the severity of their symptoms and other times because of [the slow increase in tolerance that can come from consuming cannabis over time](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5abec477f24d1300077ccbb5/3-ways-to-keep-your-cannabis-tolerance-under-control). For many pain patients, a vape pen on its own is unlikely to do the trick. But add carting, and they can take that same medicine with a much better result. \n\n* **Carting is easy to set up:**  For patients who like these larger doses, you may wonder why they don’t just stick to bongs and dab rigs. The answer is simple: ease of use. Carting offers an experience similar to a bong or dab rig, but without having to mess around with grinding up flower, working with sticky cannabis extract, or using a lighter or torch. Instead, your cannabis is ready to go in a clean and easy-to-use cartridge. \n\n* **The water reduces irritation:** Carting also works to filter the vapor that comes from your cartridge. By pulling the vapor through the water, it both cools the vapor, helping reduce irritation in the respiratory system as well as filter certain elements out of the vapor. Some argue that this produces a better result. \n\n>For example, Sam Campbell, Director of Marketing for MJ Arsenal, a company who makes a portable dab rig designed to fit on your vape pen says, “Cartridges, just like combusted flower, have impurities that benefit from filtration through water. You get a cleaner and smoother hit from a pen through a bubbler and enjoy, quite possibly, the smoothest hit you can find.”\n\n>But consumers should be aware that research on water filtration hasn’t been all positive. \n\n>Some studies have found that [water filtration can actually pull more cannabinoids out of the vapor than harmful contaminants](http://www.canorml.org/healthfacts/smokestudy.html). This means you may be breathing in more harmful substances (like tar) to get the same amount of cannabinoids—and some of the important medicinal cannabinoids may be wasted and left swimming in your bong water. \n\n>Still, some prefer the effect of vapor that’s been through water and the cooling effect the water gives. \n\n>If you want to skip the water filtration, there’s the option of just leaving your bong dry. This way, you’ll still get the other benefits of carting. \n\nRELATED: [USING PIPES & BONGS TO SMOKE MEDICAL MARIJUANA](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5a3403a5100a820006562ec2/using-pipes-and-bongs-to-smoke-medical-marijuana)\n\n### How to Try Carting Your Marijuana \n\nLooking to cart yourself? It’s easy to start. All you need is:\n\n* A cartridge\n* A vape pen \n* Some kind of water filtration piece like a bong, bubbler or dab rig\n\nThe most important factor in having a smooth carting experience is making sure your cartridge fits well into the water filtration device. You want the mouthpiece of the cartridge to fit into the bowl (or the hole that the bowl goes in), so make sure to test this out first. \n\nThere are few options for what to use. If you already have a full-sized bong or dab rig to work with, it may or may not work with the size of your cartridge, and it will likely require you to flip your cartridge upside down. This isn’t ideal since only some carts work in that position.\n\nTo fix this problem, get a whip (a tube designed to fit into a bong) that fits on your cartridge on one side (10 mm is usually best for this) and your bong on the other. This will create a tight seal, and allow for upright vaping, retrofitting your device for its new purpose. \n\nIf you’re going to try carting using water filtration, fill up the bong or other device with a small amount of water. You want to be able to inhale through the neck of the bong with a strong pull, and not have any water come up through the neck. Test it out with clean water before you begin. \n\nOn other devices like a bubbler, there will be a carb (a small hole that shifts the airflow in the device). Keep your finger over the carb while you build up the vapor in the bubbler, then remove your finger when you’re ready to inhale and pull the vapor through. \n\nFor a more portable option, try a blunt bubbler. These are designed for use with a blunt or joint, but often fit well with a cartridge (especially those with a round mouthpiece). Because they’re small, they can be brought around with you wherever you go. This could be especially useful for medical marijuana patients who need to medicate throughout the day.\n\nThere are also products popping up that are designed particularly for carting, such as the Hydra VE from MJ Arsenal. Instead of a bowl, this tiny bong has a downward-facing piece that’s intended to fit over cartridges in an upright position. These may be the best option when it comes to carting, as they’re small, transportable and designed to interface with cartridges. \n\nOnce you have your equipment ready to go, you can try it out. Just be cautious as you’re starting out. Because you’re taking much bigger doses of cannabinoids with each inhalation, it’s easy to get too high too quickly. Start with just one inhalation and wait at least 30 minutes to notice how it affects you before trying more. \n\nPhoto credit: [Quinten de Graaf](https://unsplash.com/@quinten149)\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 100% online, private and efficient.\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3793103448275863,"src":"/static/68b825ce3551172d8be5b5c4bcf219ad/14b42/d573c46208143c3b7d10e2c7a811d792.jpg","srcSet":"/static/68b825ce3551172d8be5b5c4bcf219ad/f836f/d573c46208143c3b7d10e2c7a811d792.jpg 200w,\n/static/68b825ce3551172d8be5b5c4bcf219ad/2244e/d573c46208143c3b7d10e2c7a811d792.jpg 400w,\n/static/68b825ce3551172d8be5b5c4bcf219ad/14b42/d573c46208143c3b7d10e2c7a811d792.jpg 800w,\n/static/68b825ce3551172d8be5b5c4bcf219ad/47498/d573c46208143c3b7d10e2c7a811d792.jpg 1200w,\n/static/68b825ce3551172d8be5b5c4bcf219ad/0e329/d573c46208143c3b7d10e2c7a811d792.jpg 1600w,\n/static/68b825ce3551172d8be5b5c4bcf219ad/db203/d573c46208143c3b7d10e2c7a811d792.jpg 3642w","srcWebp":"/static/68b825ce3551172d8be5b5c4bcf219ad/58556/d573c46208143c3b7d10e2c7a811d792.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/68b825ce3551172d8be5b5c4bcf219ad/61e93/d573c46208143c3b7d10e2c7a811d792.webp 200w,\n/static/68b825ce3551172d8be5b5c4bcf219ad/1f5c5/d573c46208143c3b7d10e2c7a811d792.webp 400w,\n/static/68b825ce3551172d8be5b5c4bcf219ad/58556/d573c46208143c3b7d10e2c7a811d792.webp 800w,\n/static/68b825ce3551172d8be5b5c4bcf219ad/99238/d573c46208143c3b7d10e2c7a811d792.webp 1200w,\n/static/68b825ce3551172d8be5b5c4bcf219ad/7c22d/d573c46208143c3b7d10e2c7a811d792.webp 1600w,\n/static/68b825ce3551172d8be5b5c4bcf219ad/62b7a/d573c46208143c3b7d10e2c7a811d792.webp 3642w","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_2698-markdown","title":"How to Vape Marijuana Safely","slug":"how-to-vape-marijuana-safely","content":"For hundreds if not thousands of years, smoking was the favored way to consume cannabis in cultures around the world. Even today, inhaling the smoke produced by burning parts of the cannabis plant is still one of the most popular ways to get marijuana’s medicinal and recreational benefits. \n\nBut in recent years, vaping—inhaling vapors produced by heating the marijuana plant, extracts, oils and distillates—has changed the way people consume this ancient medicinal plant. Vaping allows consumers to avoid risks associated with smoking cannabis. But harmful additives in vaping oils, and toxins created when vaping at high temperatures, pose risks of their own.  \n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\n### Vaping Marijuana Has Advantages Over Smoking\n\nVaping refers to the various methods of consuming cannabis by inhaling vapors produced by heated cannabis flower, oils or other kinds of extracts from the plant. That’s a [very different method than that of smoking](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5a84cefcf24d1300077ccb4d/3-popular-questions-about-marijuana-and-vaping-answered), which involves setting cannabis buds and leaves alight and inhaling the smoke they produce as they burn.  \n\nBoth smoking and vaping are highly efficient mechanisms for delivering cannabis, since they bring cannabis molecules directly to the lungs, where they enter the many small capillaries lining the lungs. From there, the cannabis molecules are transported rapidly through the bloodstream. In this way, cannabis is able to pass the blood-brain barrier relatively quickly and trigger the desired effects within minutes.\n\nBut smoking has some drawbacks. Although smoking marijuana is easier on the lungs than smoking cigarettes is, cannabis smoke is still produced by the process of combustion. And combustion creates toxins, including known carcinogens. \n\nWhat’s more, it’s hard to remain discreet about smoking cannabis since the pungent smells released when cannabis is burning can clearly advertise the activity. And while smoking can provide a smoker with the full complement of compounds and terpenes in the whole plant, it’s more difficult to fine-tune that content to get very specific effects.\n\nRELATED: [THE INS & OUTS OF VAPING MARIJUANA](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5a1f473a100a820006562eb3/the-ins-and-outs-of-vaping-medical-marijuana)\n\nThat’s why many marijuana consumers turn to vape pens and vaporizers. Advocates say [vaping is a cleaner, more efficient and less risky way](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/59938f68b07666002d1dc2ea/the-benefits-of-vaping-medical-marijuana) to get the many benefits of inhaling cannabis, since there’s no potentially toxic smoke involved. But the [methods used to extract cannabis oils for vaping, and the way oils are heated during vaping](https://www.projectcbd.org/update-toxic-marijuana-vape-oil-additives-endanger-patients), can also expose users to toxins and carcinogens.\n\n### Cannabis Vape Oils Can Contain Toxic Additives\n\nCannabis oils for vaping are created by extracting or distilling essential oils from parts of the raw cannabis plant. The [various processes used to make cannabis oils](https://www.safeaccessnow.org/is_vaping_cannabis_safe) both commercially and at home often rely on some highly toxic substances to complete the extraction. And residues from those toxic substances can remain in the resulting oil. \n\nChemicals used in extracting cannabis oils can include ethanol (alcohol), ammonia and even lighter fluid. Butane, used for creating butane hash oil, and the various solid and semi-solid versions used in dabbing, is highly flammable and toxic when inhaled or ingested. Since vaping delivers molecules from cannabis oils and other ingredients directly to the lungs and from there into the bloodstream, toxins can reach the lungs, brain and nervous system very quickly.\n\nCannabis concentrates used in [commercially produced vape pens](https://www.projectcbd.org/about/safety-and-quality-control/how-safe-your-vape-pen)\ncan also contain other additives, such as:\n\n* Ethanol\n* Polyethylene glycol\n* Propylene glycol\n* Pesticides\n\nSome of these additives are used to add flavoring and have been approved as safe for use in other ways—but not for vaping. For example, propylene glycol is considered safe to ingest, but at high temperatures, it transforms into carbonyls, a group of toxic, carcinogenic chemicals that includes formaldehyde. \n\n### Vaping Cannabis Oils at High Temperatures Creates Toxins\n\nVaping lets a user avoid the risks of toxins that are created during smoking by the process of combustion. But vaping cannabis oils and other kinds of extracts at very high temperatures (above 160 degrees F) creates toxins, too. \n\nWhen oils are heated beyond their flash point, they begin to degrade. As they degrade, they release new chemical elements—and some of these, such as acrylamide, are highly toxic and even carcinogenic. The risk rises even more when cannabis oils are contaminated with additives or residues such as butane and ethanol. These substances add still more toxins of their own when heated to excessively high temperatures.\n\nControlling vaping temperatures can be difficult, and this lack of control can expose a user to toxins from multiple sources. Homemade vaporizers and dab rigs don’t have temperature controls, and neither do many commercially produced models. This allows vaping temperatures to rise quickly to unsafe levels.\n\nAs well, commercial vape pens are typically set to produce vapor at a particular temperature, without a way for users to make adjustments. The metal heating elements in some brands of vape pens and other kinds of e-cigarettes can also release toxic heavy metals such as nickel and a variety of silicates into the vapor a user inhales.  \n\n### How to Stay Safe While Vaping Marijuana\n\nSo far, there are no federal safety regulations around the safety of vaping devices or concentrates. This means it’s up to you to be vigilant about the safety of your vape pens and concentrates. One key strategy is to read product labels on oils, concentrates, and vape pens and other devices. Look for chemical ingredients such as propylene glycol or other additives in cannabis concentrates. Try to buy commercially produced devices with usage guidelines and product descriptions whenever possible.  \n\nIf you’re planning to use a vaporizer or a dab rig, look for ones with temperature controls. When using a device without temperature controls, such as a homemade dab rig, monitor temperatures carefully, and use ceramic nails and other heating elements whenever possible to reduce the risk of exposure to heavy metals and other industrial byproducts.\n\nWhen buying a vape pen, check the manufacturer whenever possible for information about how a pen is produced and what it contains. Look for vape pens that have ceramic heating elements to avoid metals. If you’re considering a vape pen with a premade cartridge, make sure you can view a full list of ingredients. All reputable vape companies should be able to tell you exactly what’s in their vape oils. \n\nAdjusting the way you vape can also help protect against exposure to harmful chemicals. Avoid inhaling or pressing controls on your pen too long, since this can expose your lungs to the heated concentrate itself, not just the vapor. \n\nCannabis vaping is growing in popularity as more users see it as a safer alternative to smoking. Vaping has its own risks, too—but careful consumers can stay safe and enjoy the health benefits of cannabis concentrates at the same time.\n\nPhoto credit: [Vaping 360](https://www.flickr.com/photos/vaping360/)\n\nIf you’re new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101]( https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/56201c206430320006bb0000/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) post. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's easy, private and 100% online.  \n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3793103448275863,"src":"/static/14f963cd4b7b266b2727096784967fbe/14b42/9fb5783ab81b1e9e9d9b323a83f5e518.jpg","srcSet":"/static/14f963cd4b7b266b2727096784967fbe/f836f/9fb5783ab81b1e9e9d9b323a83f5e518.jpg 200w,\n/static/14f963cd4b7b266b2727096784967fbe/2244e/9fb5783ab81b1e9e9d9b323a83f5e518.jpg 400w,\n/static/14f963cd4b7b266b2727096784967fbe/14b42/9fb5783ab81b1e9e9d9b323a83f5e518.jpg 800w,\n/static/14f963cd4b7b266b2727096784967fbe/47498/9fb5783ab81b1e9e9d9b323a83f5e518.jpg 1200w,\n/static/14f963cd4b7b266b2727096784967fbe/0e329/9fb5783ab81b1e9e9d9b323a83f5e518.jpg 1600w,\n/static/14f963cd4b7b266b2727096784967fbe/573b1/9fb5783ab81b1e9e9d9b323a83f5e518.jpg 3674w","srcWebp":"/static/14f963cd4b7b266b2727096784967fbe/58556/9fb5783ab81b1e9e9d9b323a83f5e518.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/14f963cd4b7b266b2727096784967fbe/61e93/9fb5783ab81b1e9e9d9b323a83f5e518.webp 200w,\n/static/14f963cd4b7b266b2727096784967fbe/1f5c5/9fb5783ab81b1e9e9d9b323a83f5e518.webp 400w,\n/static/14f963cd4b7b266b2727096784967fbe/58556/9fb5783ab81b1e9e9d9b323a83f5e518.webp 800w,\n/static/14f963cd4b7b266b2727096784967fbe/99238/9fb5783ab81b1e9e9d9b323a83f5e518.webp 1200w,\n/static/14f963cd4b7b266b2727096784967fbe/7c22d/9fb5783ab81b1e9e9d9b323a83f5e518.webp 1600w,\n/static/14f963cd4b7b266b2727096784967fbe/4a26e/9fb5783ab81b1e9e9d9b323a83f5e518.webp 3674w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2670-markdown","title":"Get Outside & Enjoy Sunny Weather With Cannabis","slug":"get-outside-and-enjoy-sunny-weather-with-cannabis","content":"The days are getting longer, the rain and snow are showing themselves out the door, and it’s starting to feel like you can put that winter coat back into storage. Spring is finally here. And after a long winter, everyone needs and deserves to spend some time in the sun. \n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\nSo get outside and enjoy the warmer weather—and take a little cannabis along for the ride. After all, there are studies highlighting how cannabis can:\n\n* Positively affect mood\n* Make exercise more enjoyable\n* Ease anxiety in social situations\n\nCombine all of that with the [health benefits that come from spending time in the sun](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2290997/), and you’ve got the recipe for a truly fine day. \n\nWe compiled a list of some of the best outdoor activities and paired them with a perfect cannabis product for the occasion. Let us know how you like to enjoy a sunny day in the comments below.\n\n### Explore Local Parks With a Cannabis Lozenge\n\nNo matter where you live, odds are your city has at least one park to check out. Lace up your walking shoes and invite a friend or listen to a podcast while you stroll around town. You don’t need an agenda or a real plan. All you have to do is start walking. Exploring local parks is a free and easy way to spend a beautiful day.\n\nWhile you’re making your way around your local park, you can pop in a sativa tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) lozenge from Pure Ratios. Lozenges are a discreet, portable and smoke-free way to enjoy cannabis, perfect for parks that may have strict no smoking policies. These lozenges are fast-acting, because they bypass the digestive system—and they can even combat bad breath, too. \n\n### Hit the Trails With A Disposable Marijuana Vape Pen\n\nWhether you live in a town with nature trails readily accessible or you have to make a quick day trip, exploring nearby trail systems is a great way to get up and moving. Get online to find out what hiking, biking and even urban walking trails are near you. Pick a path according to your experience level and then get moving.\n\nIf you want a quick way to elevate your hike or bike ride but don’t want to smoke, a vape pen will give you what you need. Disposable vape pens are convenient for medicating on the go as you don’t have to mess with batteries, cartridge changes or other accessories.\n\nDomPen offers a Pineapple Coast disposable vape pen made with the famous cannabis strain Pineapple Express. This strain is known for imparting an energetic and invigorating high, perfect for a daytime excursion on the trails. \n\n\n### Check Out a Rooftop Bar With a Discreet Cannabis Tincture\n\nWhen we think about outdoor activities, people tend to think of exercises like hiking and biking. And while both of those are great, getting outside doesn’t always mean being physically active. If you’re having a lazy day, feel like splurging on some good food with friends or are too tired from your last workout to exercise again, try out a local restaurant with an epic rooftop or patio. \n\nThink about bringing along a tincture like this high-THC formula from Rosette Wellness. Made with Royal Treat, a cannabis strain high in terpenes, the tincture ensures a balanced and earthy experience, perfect for a social gathering.\n\nTinctures are an incredibly discreet way of consuming cannabis. Unlike other cannabis consumption methods, tinctures don’t require heating up because the cannabis has already been activated. Order a soda water with a splash of juice, add 1–3 drops of tincture, and you’ll have a cocktail without the inconvenience of a hangover. (Be careful about mixing a tincture with an alcoholic drink, as alcohol can heighten the effects of THC.)\n\n### Enjoy a Botanical Garden With a Tablingual\n\nYou may not think your town or city has a botanical garden, but it’s more common than you might expect. There are privately owned arboretums open to the public, botanic gardens on the campuses of universities, and some that are owned and operated by state governments. And visiting any of the above are well worth your time. Botanical gardens and arboretums are full of lush, gorgeous foliage that make for a beautiful background for a walk. \n\nSince nearly all botanical gardens are smoke-free, any cannabis you bring will have to be consumed some way other than smoking or vaping. In this case, we’d recommend Elevate tablinguals by LEVEL. These little tablets are meant to dissolve under the tongue so that the cannabinoids are absorbed through the tissues in the mouth. These little tablinguals are a discreet way to consume cannabis while you’re strolling through the gardens. And it’s easy to up your dose if more is needed. \n\n### Find an Outdoor Workout Group With a Sour Gummy\n\nIf you want to knock out two activities in one, go for an outdoor workout class. Check out [meetup.com](https://www.meetup.com/) to see if there’s a group already in place near you. If you can’t find one, you can always start your own. The setting doesn’t have to be fancy. Run through a local park, use playground equipment for creative exercises, run sprints up and down the bleachers of a local high-school football field. You’ll get a great workout and some much-needed vitamin D all at the same time. \n\nKick your workout into high gear with an upbeat sativa edible like Plus Sour Watermelon Gummies. Not only can cannabis increase airflow during exercise, THC can act as a shortcut to the elusive runner’s high everyone wants to achieve during a workout. \n\n### Explore Your Local Farmer’s Market With Marijuana-Infused Tea\n\nStrolling through a farmer’s market is one of the absolute best ways to spend a morning. And the spring season really brings out some of the best fruits and vegetables, including strawberries, corn, green beans, apricots and so much more. Bring your reusable shopping bag to carry home all of the fresh local produce, and get ready to try all of the samples. If you’re lucky, there will be some epic baked goods waiting for you, too. \n\nKikoko’s Positivi-Tea is a HelloMD staff pick for a good reason—and a great way to sip your cannabis while strolling through the farmer’s market. Each tea sachet has 10 mg of THC and 5 mg of cannabidiol (CBD), a perfect dose for someone still pretty new to cannabis or for experienced consumers looking for a smaller dose of marijuana. Brew this tea and toss it in a thermos so you can enjoy it as you meander through the market. \n\n### Have a Picnic in Your Own Backyard With a Cannabis Pre-Roll\n\nYou don’t have to go anywhere to enjoy the spring weather if you have a backyard, patio or deck. All you have to do is step right out of your door. Toss a blanket on the lawn and invite friends over for a spring picnic. Or put out a table and chairs.\n\nThe only thing that can make snacking outdoors better is a little cannabis. And the best part of staying within the comfort of your own home is that you can smoke flower freely, if that’s your preferred cannabis consumption method. Grab a pack of these Garden Society Hybrid Dogwalker Joints to enjoy before, during and after the picnic. These pre-rolls are known to produce a mellow and sociable high, and are just the right size for personal consumption. \n\nHow are you enjoying the spring weather? Let us know how you’re combining cannabis with the new season in the comments below. \n\nPhoto credit: [Kristina Wagner](https://unsplash.com/@a_wandering_yogi) \n\nIf you’re new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our Cannabis 101 post. 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Nowadays, they can range from an excursion to Vegas to a camping trip to a night out on the town. No matter if the bride- or groom-to-be wants it to be a low-key affair or is intent on recreating the classic pre-wedding movie “The Hangover,” adding cannabis to the festivities is another way to pump up the fun. Fortunately, there are loads of marijuana products on the market that can help everyone feel happy and relaxed. \n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\nOur list of cannabis products perfect for a bachelor or bachelorette party are ones you’ll find in California. So, if you live elsewhere, check what’s available in your area—as well as your local marijuana laws. \n\n### Top 5 Cannabis Products to Include in a Bachelor Party\n\n#### 1. Dablicator by Jetty Extracts\n\n[Jetty Extracts’ dablicator](https://www.hellomd.com/products/59123400ad184f2e1b54dd4d/dablicator-sativa) is an easy, portable and mess-free way to add a cannabis concentrate to just about everything. You can incorporate it into a joint or even put it in a drink like iced tea or juice. The dablicators come in three varieties, so you can choose which one will work best for your party. You’ll get a measured dose of wax with every twist, perfect for making sure the future groom is elevated enough to enjoy one of his last nights as a single man.\n\n#### 2. Hybrid Dogwalker Joints by Garden Society\n\nYou probably aren’t going to have to walk a dog while on a bachelor party, but these convenient [pre-rolls from Garden Society](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5abbf6051bb06d0008614056/hybrid-dogwalker-joints) come in a little tin you can slip in your pocket or bag. Pre-rolls are awesome, because they’re all ready to go whenever you are. These joints are filled with premium hybrid marijuana flower from Garden Society, a cannabis company that takes its ingredients, packaging and products very seriously. And what future groom wouldn’t love getting a cake topped with joint candles? \n\n#### 3. Cannabis-Infused Toffee by Mind Tricks\n\nIf you’re looking for a cannabis product that’s a bit decadent, look no further than the [cannabis-infused cookies n cream toffee](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5abbe81c1bb06d0008614038/mind-tricks-cannabis-infused-toffee) that’s a collaboration between Jetty Extracts and SweetBricks Toffee. A perfect little snack to elevate you while you get ready to go out or a portable way to consume cannabis if you’re on a camping or hiking trip, this toffee will elevate your excursion and have everyone feeling loose and ready to have fun. \n\n#### 4. Eucalyptus Petra Mints by Kiva Confections\n\nIf not everyone in the bachelor party is on board with making marijuana part of the festivities, these little mints are discreet enough for some people to consume without anyone else noticing. If that’s not the case, then the [fan-favorite mints from Kiva](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5859dbd3eafa6f00086850ae/petra-mints-eucalyptus) are easy to share with the whole group. It features 2.5 mg of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) per mint, making it easy to control the marijuana dosage. Consumers report that the mints increase focus and energy, so you don’t worry have to worry about getting too sleepy to party. \n\n#### 5. ELEVATE Tablinguals by LEVEL\n\nIf you’re in a hurry to medicate, try the new [tablinguals from LEVEL](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5abbf1c41bb06d000861404c/elevate-tablinguals). They look like pills, but you don’t swallow them. Instead, they’re meant to be dissolved in your mouth. This way, the cannabinoids get absorbed through the tissues in the mouth, carrying the active compounds into your bloodstream in just 15 or so minutes.\n\nELEVATE tablinguals each contain 3 mg of cannabis. They’re perfect for those who just want to medicate a little, as well as for others who want to make sure they can control how much marijuana they consume. These tablinguals also have anti-inflammatory properties. So, not only can they leave you feeling happy, they’ll also help your body recover from any physical activities you get up to. \n\n### Top 5 Cannabis Products to Include in a Bachelorette Party\n\n#### 1. Sour Watermelon Sativa Gummies by Plus\n\n[These little gummies from Plus](https://www.hellomd.com/products/58ed3ceec064b40d58fad313/sour-watermelon-sativa-gummies) not only taste great, but are easy to share with everyone. Plus makes its gummies with quality ingredients and properly sourced cannabis. The sour watermelon gummies are made with sativa cannabis, so should give you and the gals enough energy to keep celebrating into the night. Since each gummy carries 5 mg of THC, it’s easy to microdose or double up for a bigger dose. \n\nRELATED: [3 POPULAR QUESTIONS ABOUT MARIJUANA & EDIBLES ANSWERED](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5a7ce0f6f24d1300077ccb3d/3-popular-questions-about-marijuana-and-edibles-answered)\n\n#### 2. Pastilles by Beboe\n\nOne look at the gorgeous packaging, and you know you’re in for a luxurious cannabis experience. [Beboe’s pastilles](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5aa7181cec6c400006654e9e/pastilles) are small yet flavorful, and carry 5 mg of THC plus 3 mg of cannabidiol (CBD) per dose. They’re made with cannabis sativa, so they impart an energetic high that’s perfect for a group outing. Pop a tin of these in your purse, and you’ll be ready to keep the party going all night. Just remember that it could take up to an hour for the effects to kick in. So, wait a bit after your first pastille before enjoying another one. \n\n#### 3. Positivi-Tea by Kikoko\n\nIf you or others in the bachelorette party want to consume cannabis, but aren’t interested in smoking, vaping or eating an edible, a marijuana tea could be the way to go. Kikoko makes a variety of teas for different moods, and its mood-boosting [Positivi-Tea](https://www.hellomd.com/products/58daf4903bb6a66c9114cbda/positivi-tea) is perfect for a bachelorette party. With 10 mg of cannabis per bag, the tea’s other ingredients include spearmint, licorice root, lemongrass and peppermint, making it a healthy, nonfat way to medicate with your besties.\n\n#### 4. Rose Gold Vape Pen by Bloom Farms\n\nIf you want your cannabis to be stylish, there’s no better product than [Bloom Farms’ Rose Gold Highlighter vape pen](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5abc31571bb06d00086140ae/rosegold-highlighter). Not only does this vape pen look great, but it’s filled with high-quality cannabis oil extracted with CO2 to maintain the purity of the plant. The highlighter vape pen also comes with a USB charger, so you’ll be able to conveniently ensure that it’s ready to go whenever you need it. \n\n#### 5. Wild Strawberries in Milk Chocolate by Satori\n\nWho doesn’t love chocolate-covered strawberries? They’re perfect as a decadent treat to share with the girls—and they’re even better paired with a little bit of cannabis. [Satori’s milk chocolate strawberries](https://www.hellomd.com/products/586593fb159af1000c6d05fc/wild-strawberries-in-milk-chocolate) are made with quality berries and organic milk chocolate infused with cannabis oil. Renowned cannabis company AbsoluteXtracts supplies the cannabis oil, so you know each ingredient in this fun and tasty confection is of the highest quality.\n\nBachelor and bachelorette parties are a time to kick back and have fun while celebrating a future union. Adding cannabis to the festivities can help people relax and be sociable. \n\nJust remember: \n\n* Start low and go slow, especially if you or someone else is new to cannabis.\n* Your tolerance for the plant is probably different from everyone else’s in the party—meaning, a good dose for you may be the wrong choice for someone else.\n* Alcohol can amplify marijuana’s effects. So, if you’re drinking while consuming cannabis, be careful and don’t overdo it. \n\nPhoto credit: [Levi Guzman](https://unsplash.com/@homeschool)\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/2956ad82df9f2376c41f850181ae7e74/14b42/681e449c7f25ea6474db6722c2c92497.jpg","srcSet":"/static/2956ad82df9f2376c41f850181ae7e74/f836f/681e449c7f25ea6474db6722c2c92497.jpg 200w,\n/static/2956ad82df9f2376c41f850181ae7e74/2244e/681e449c7f25ea6474db6722c2c92497.jpg 400w,\n/static/2956ad82df9f2376c41f850181ae7e74/14b42/681e449c7f25ea6474db6722c2c92497.jpg 800w,\n/static/2956ad82df9f2376c41f850181ae7e74/47498/681e449c7f25ea6474db6722c2c92497.jpg 1200w,\n/static/2956ad82df9f2376c41f850181ae7e74/0e329/681e449c7f25ea6474db6722c2c92497.jpg 1600w,\n/static/2956ad82df9f2376c41f850181ae7e74/15f9c/681e449c7f25ea6474db6722c2c92497.jpg 3611w","srcWebp":"/static/2956ad82df9f2376c41f850181ae7e74/58556/681e449c7f25ea6474db6722c2c92497.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/2956ad82df9f2376c41f850181ae7e74/61e93/681e449c7f25ea6474db6722c2c92497.webp 200w,\n/static/2956ad82df9f2376c41f850181ae7e74/1f5c5/681e449c7f25ea6474db6722c2c92497.webp 400w,\n/static/2956ad82df9f2376c41f850181ae7e74/58556/681e449c7f25ea6474db6722c2c92497.webp 800w,\n/static/2956ad82df9f2376c41f850181ae7e74/99238/681e449c7f25ea6474db6722c2c92497.webp 1200w,\n/static/2956ad82df9f2376c41f850181ae7e74/7c22d/681e449c7f25ea6474db6722c2c92497.webp 1600w,\n/static/2956ad82df9f2376c41f850181ae7e74/328de/681e449c7f25ea6474db6722c2c92497.webp 3611w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2661-markdown","title":"Cannabis Newbies’ Guide to Products That Give a Balanced High","slug":"cannabis-newbies-guide-to-products-that-give-a-balanced-high","content":"If you’re new to cannabis, you may find yourself overwhelmed by the dizzying array of cannabis products on offer. 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. 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