{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-tags-template-js","path":"/tag/vape/","result":{"data":{"allArticle":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Article_3864-markdown","title":"The Top 5 Medical Marijuana Products for PTSD in New York","slug":"the-top-5-medical-marijuana-products-for-ptsd-in-new-york","content":"Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, affects about 8 million Americans. [PTSD is a severe anxiety disorder](https://hellomd.ca/articles/a-basic-guide-to-taking-cannabis-for-ptsd-symptoms) that develops as a result of experiencing a traumatic event - or living with traumatic events for a longer period of time. \n\n![PTSD can affect anyone at any age](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_25_at_8_34_05_PM_aded963c0b.png)\n\nPTSD symptoms include flashbacks, nightmares, insomnia, and anxiety. PTSD can have a serious impact on every aspect of daily life. Common treatments include psychotherapy, lifestyle changes, and medications. But years of research have revealed that cannabis can be an effective tool for managing the many symptoms of PTSD. \n\nBelow we list our pick of the five best cannabis products for PTSD, [available now](https://hellomd.com/articles/ptsd-now-approved-for-medical-marijuana-in-new-york)  available in legal cannabis dispensaries in New York.\n\n### What is PTSD?\n\n![Veterans are often associated with PTSD, but it can affect anyone](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_25_at_8_35_28_PM_580b573ae8.png)\n\nPTSD is often associated with combat veterans who come home traumatized by war. But this disorder can affect anyone who has either experienced or witnessed a terrifying event or situation. Natural and human-caused disasters, accidents, assaults, and toxic relationships are among the many [causes of PTSD](https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/posttraumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd), which can strike either right after the trauma, or even months or years later. [PTSD symptoms](https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20355967) fall into four distinct groups: \n\n![Talk therapy can help some people suffering from PTSD](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_25_at_8_37_24_PM_05a4275121.png)\n\n**Avoidance:** Staying away from places, people or activity that brings up memories of the traumatic event or situation, or trying to avoid thinking or talking about it\n\n**Intrusive memories:** Flashbacks, in which people relive the traumatic event or recurring, intrusive memories of it. Intrusive memories can also appear in nightmares or extreme emotional responses to something or someone that triggers memories of the trauma.\n\n**Negative mood changes:** Feelings of hopelessness, lack of interest in pleasant things, or emotional numbness. Changes can also include problems with thinking and memory, or problems with close relationships.\n\n**Changes in physical or emotional responses:** Constant alertness, being easily startled, anger and irritability. Changes can also include insomnia, trouble concentrating, or engaging in self-destructive behaviors like using drugs or drinking too much. Some people feel guilty or ashamed.\n\nPTSD symptoms can vary widely in severity. In a stress-free environment without anything that might trigger traumatic memories, PTSD symptoms might be relatively mild. But in a high-stress situation or one with reminders of the trauma, symptoms might be severe.\n\n![Anxiety can be crippling - but medical marijuana may help](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_19_at_2_58_44_PM_d9687fad18.png)\n\nCommon treatments for PTSD include one on one and group talk therapy, lifestyle changes, and a variety of medications aimed at reducing the severity of symptoms, such as anti-anxiety and antidepressant drugs, and sleep aids. These medications can have serious side effects of their own, and a person with multiple PTSD symptoms might need to take more than one. \n\nBut, [cannabis can help](https://hellomd.com/articles/top-5-marijuana-strains-to-help-relieve-ptsd-symptoms) to treat a complex cluster of PTSD symptoms without the side effects and risks of those medications, thanks to its interactions with the body's system of cannabinoid receptors.\n\n### Cannabis Relieves PTSD Naturally\n\n![Can cannabinoids stop the COVID-19 virus?](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_20_at_9_03_50_AM_452f0908e3.png)\n\nThe human body contains a large network of cell receptors that respond both to the natural cannabinoid chemicals produced by the body itself and the cannabinoids in cannabis and a few other plant sources. The endocannabinoid system, or ECS, plays a major role in maintaining balance among many other subsystems, including managing pain signaling and regulating mood, cognition, and emotion. \n\nCannabis contains a long list of compounds capable of triggering ECS receptors in the brain, including psychoactive THC (delta 9 tetrahydrocannabinol) and calming CBD (cannabidiol). In that way, cannabis can help reduce the anxiety and hyperarousal accompanying PTSD and boost the production of calming neurotransmitters that ease depression and promote better sleep. \n\n### Cannabis Strains for PTSD\n\n![Pineapple Silver Haze cannabis strain](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_25_at_6_56_01_PM_48e9cbeffc.png)\n\nSome [cannabis strains are especially helpful](https://hellomd.com/articles/how-to-know-which-strain-is-right-for-you) for easing the symptoms of PTSD, thanks to their unique cannabinoid profiles. Cannabis strains are the various varieties of the cannabis plant, specially developed for specific properties and characteristics. These include calming Indica and energizing Sativa and numerous hybrid strains with properties of both. \n\nThe most effective strains for relief from PTSD symptoms have features that promote relaxation, calm and better sleep - and qualified holders of medical marijuana cards in New York have [a variety of products](https://hellomd.com/articles/new-york-weed-companies-with-innovative-marijuana-products) to choose from.\n\n![Cannabis is legal in New York](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_25_at_8_32_18_PM_ab015938ae.png)\n\n### The Top 5 Medical Marijuana Products for PTSD in New York\n\nHere we list our top 5 medical marijuana products for PTSD in New York. \n\n### 1:1 Orange Chewable Gels\n![1:1 Orange Chewable Gels](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_25_at_8_40_54_PM_c611bf85b9.png)\n[1:1 Orange Chewable Gels](https://www.verilife.com/ny/menu/verilife-amherst-ny) offer a perfect balance of calming CBD, and euphoric THC. At 100 mg each,  Orange Chewable Gels from matter can provide relief from stress and anxiety along with tangy orange flavor. These gels come in a 20-pack for convenient dosing throughout the day.\n\n### 20:1 Fruity OG\n![Fruity OG flower](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_25_at_8_46_24_PM_5c4001c6f1.png)\n[20:1 Fruity OG](https://www.verilife.com/ny/menu/verilife-amherst-ny)\nFor those who prefer smoking their cannabis,, 20:1 Fruity OG is an Indica strain developed from crossing several popular cannabis strains. With a THC content of 18%, Fruity OG offers a blend of euphoria and relaxation for the relief of anxiety and insomnia.\n\n### 1:1 Green EF90 TXC Vape Cartridge\n![Barry Zingman M.D..png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Barry_Zingman_M_D_e33819fa68.png)\n[1:1 Green EF90 TXC Vape Cartridge](https://www.verilife.com/ny/menu/verilife-bronx-ny)\nfrom matter delivers a perfect balance of THC and CBD, at 45 percent each. This distillate vape cartridge offers premium high viscosity extract in an easy-to-use cartridge to help relieve stress and anxiety.\n\n### 1:4 Orange Chewable Gels\n![1:4 Sour Chewable Gels by matter](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_25_at_8_45_25_PM_711a59fcf0.png)\n[1:4 Orange Chewable Gels](https://www.verilife.com/ny/menu/verilife-amherst-ny) offer a high-CBD version of matter's 1:1 orange chewables, with 20 mg of CBD to just 5 mg of THC per gel. These orange-flavored chewables provide relief from anxiety and insomnia with minimal effects of THC.\n\n### 1:1 Green ES Capsules\n![1:1 Green ES Capsules](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_25_at_8_48_39_PM_aa0ec7ee21.png)\n[1:1 Green ES Capsules](https://www.verilife.com/ny/menu/verilife-bronx-ny) from matter offer an alternative to traditional ways to consume cannabis. These capsules are formulated to break down quickly in the stomach, for fast delivery of anxiety and stress relief with equal amounts of THC and CBD, at 285 mg of each per 30 pack.  \n\nPTSD is a severe anxiety disorder that can strike anyone after a traumatic experience, but cannabis can provide safe and effective relief for many of its symptoms. Now, medical marijuana cardholders in New York can choose from the best new products for PTSD at legal dispensaries throughout the state.\n\n### Get Your Medical Document & Purchase Medical Cannabis\n\nIt's easy to get your medical document with the online [Telehealth service HelloMD](https://hellomd.com/get-started). Register, pay, and receive an online medical consultation with a licensed practitioner and start purchasing medical cannabis today.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.5037593984962405,"src":"/static/ff88d6ca450f4586b5622601ddf2f35e/14b42/2cfb8c3db3d6269b8e5310bc25850468.jpg","srcSet":"/static/ff88d6ca450f4586b5622601ddf2f35e/f836f/2cfb8c3db3d6269b8e5310bc25850468.jpg 200w,\n/static/ff88d6ca450f4586b5622601ddf2f35e/2244e/2cfb8c3db3d6269b8e5310bc25850468.jpg 400w,\n/static/ff88d6ca450f4586b5622601ddf2f35e/14b42/2cfb8c3db3d6269b8e5310bc25850468.jpg 800w,\n/static/ff88d6ca450f4586b5622601ddf2f35e/47498/2cfb8c3db3d6269b8e5310bc25850468.jpg 1200w,\n/static/ff88d6ca450f4586b5622601ddf2f35e/0e329/2cfb8c3db3d6269b8e5310bc25850468.jpg 1600w,\n/static/ff88d6ca450f4586b5622601ddf2f35e/6a059/2cfb8c3db3d6269b8e5310bc25850468.jpg 6000w","srcWebp":"/static/ff88d6ca450f4586b5622601ddf2f35e/58556/2cfb8c3db3d6269b8e5310bc25850468.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/ff88d6ca450f4586b5622601ddf2f35e/61e93/2cfb8c3db3d6269b8e5310bc25850468.webp 200w,\n/static/ff88d6ca450f4586b5622601ddf2f35e/1f5c5/2cfb8c3db3d6269b8e5310bc25850468.webp 400w,\n/static/ff88d6ca450f4586b5622601ddf2f35e/58556/2cfb8c3db3d6269b8e5310bc25850468.webp 800w,\n/static/ff88d6ca450f4586b5622601ddf2f35e/99238/2cfb8c3db3d6269b8e5310bc25850468.webp 1200w,\n/static/ff88d6ca450f4586b5622601ddf2f35e/7c22d/2cfb8c3db3d6269b8e5310bc25850468.webp 1600w,\n/static/ff88d6ca450f4586b5622601ddf2f35e/3041e/2cfb8c3db3d6269b8e5310bc25850468.webp 6000w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_3819-markdown","title":"The 5 Best Cannabis Products for Sleep in Missouri ","slug":"the-5-best-cannabis-products-for-sleep-in-missouri","content":"Sleep disorders [can affect anyone at any age](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works/sleep-facts-statistics), even children. Whether you're having a few sleepless nights or a chronic struggle to get the recommended seven-plus hours of steady sleep, insomnia can disrupt daily life and contribute to long-term health issues. Standard treatments for insomnia include holistic remedies, lifestyle changes, and a variety of prescription and over-the-counter sleep medications.\n\n![What does healthy sleep look like?](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_26_at_6_12_47_PM_108495d9b6.png)\n\nNow, a growing body of research reveals that cannabis can offer safe and effective relief from insomnia without the side effects of common sleep medications. And today, adults in Missouri with a qualifying medical condition can choose from a variety of quality cannabis products designed to promote a good night's sleep.\n\n### Insomnia is a Common Problem \n\nInsomnia is a broad term that describes a persistent problem with falling asleep or staying asleep. It's one of several recognized sleep disorders, and because it has many causes, it can be difficult to treat. [Common causes of insomnia](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/insomnia/what-causes-insomnia) include:\n\n- Chronic pain\n- Anxiety\n- Depression\n- Medication\n- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)\n- Shift work or other causes of irregular and interrupted sleep schedules\n- Foods and beverages\n- Lifestyle factors - such as distracting surroundings or habits \n\nFor many people, lifestyle changes that promote better conditions for sleep can resolve simple insomnia, and so can adopting healthier routines that include changes in diet and drinking habits. But some of the most common contributors to insomnia may call for other interventions.\n\n![Cannabis can help you sleep better.](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_26_at_7_07_01_PM_caace57c88.png)\n\n\nChronic pain from conditions such as arthritis, migraine, and cancer can cause nighttime discomforts that interfere with sleep. Anxiety also contributes to sleeplessness, and it's on the rise thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Rates of depression and other mental health issues are rising in the US and worldwide, which can also contribute to disrupted sleep.\n\nPeople with Insomnia can turn to a variety of non-prescription sleep aids or get a prescription for pharmaceuticals. These medications can have side effects that range from dizziness and a \"hungover\" feeling to engaging in sleepwalking and other daytime activities such as driving while under the influence of sleep medication. \n\n![Sweet Chem flower is a relaxing Indica](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_30_at_11_59_48_AM_90d80c94aa.png)\n\nA more natural approach to alleviating sleepless nights is the use of cannabis. The many compounds and terpenes in [cannabis work with the body's regulatory systems](https://hellomd.com/articles/5-sleep-disorders-cannabis-can-help-alleviate) to relieve pain, anxiety, and other issues that may interfere with sleep. Plus, cannabis does not have the same unwanted side effects that other sleep medications are known to create.\n\n### Cannabis: A Natural Sleep Aid\n\nIn addition to helping people sleep better, cannabis has many [science-backed health benefits](https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/medical-marijuana-faq). Cannabis contains more than a hundred known cannabinoids that work with the body's endocannabinoid system or ECS. The ECS is an extensive network of cell receptors that respond similarly to the natural cannabinoid chemicals our body produces and those produced by plant sources such as cannabis.\n\n![Vaping cannabis may help you sleep better.](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_26_at_7_08_39_PM_7669193817.png)\n\nThe endocannabinoid system plays a significant role in keeping the body's many subsystems in balance and moderating brain pathways related to mood and pain signaling. Cannabis cannabinoids such as THC (delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol), along with many other compounds and terpenes, affect ECS receptors throughout the body and brain to provide pain relief and promote feelings of calm and relaxation. In that way, cannabis [can make it easier to get and stay asleep](https://hellomd.com/articles/finding-relief-from-insomnia-with-cannabis) without the risks and side effects of popular sleep aids.  \n\n![Your cannabis can contain THC which can turn into CBN over time.](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_26_at_6_29_36_PM_05e85fb683.png)\n\nCannabis products for sleep come in various forms for smoking, vaping, or consuming, so there's an option for everyone in Missouri with a valid medical cannabis card.\n\n### Medical Cannabis is Legal in Missouri\n\nCannabis [became legal in Missouri](https://www.mpp.org/states/missouri/) for medical use in 2018, so adults can now visit dispensaries throughout the state with a valid medical card. Although recreational use was decriminalized in 2014, it remains illegal. \n\nFor now, anyone with a card can choose from a variety of quality cannabis products designed to support restful sleep. \n\nHere are five options for cannabis products in Missouri that help people get a good night's sleep.\n\n[Amend Sleep 2:1 Tablets](https://www.3rdstreetdispensary.shop/stores/3rd-street-dispensary/product/amend-sleep-2-1-tablets-110mg)\nAmend Sleep 2:1 tablets from Beleaf Medical support relaxation and healthy sleep with a high CBD formulation that also contains sleep-supporting melatonin. These tablets contain twice as much CBD as THC, which helps to regulate sleep cycles and reduce anxiety that interferes with sleep.  \n\n### Soothe 1:20 RATIO Vape Pen\n\n![Soothe 1:20 RATIO Vape Pen](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_04_at_2_38_15_PM_3b079e9364.png)\n\n\n[Soothe 1:20 RATIO Vape Pen](https://www.3rdstreetdispensary.shop/stores/3rd-street-dispensary/product/soothe-1-20-ratio-vape-pen)\nVaping can be a healthier alternative to smoking cannabis, and RATIO vape pens are dose-controlled, which makes it easy to get the right amount every time. The Soothe 1:20 RATIO vape pen from New Growth Horizon contains a high-CBD, low THC blend that supports relaxation and reduces anxiety for better sleep.\n\n### Rural Route CBD Tincture\n\n![Rural Route CBD Oil](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_04_at_2_36_58_PM_ffda54e106.png)\n\n\n[Rural Route CBD Tincture](https://www.clovrdispensary.com/browse)\nTinctures absorb quickly under the tongue and are fast acting. They can also be added to foods and beverages. With 1500 mg of soothing CBD, the Rural Route CBD tincture also contains a blend of other cannabinoids, plus organic mint extract for a full spectrum tincture that can ease pain and relieve the anxiety that can cause insomnia.\n\n### Care by Design 2:1 Tincture\n\n![Care By Design 2:1 CBD & THC tincture](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_04_at_2_35_29_PM_8d0a3dcdd0.png)\n\n\n[Care by Design 2:1 Tincture](https://www.clovrdispensary.com/browse)\nCare by Design's 2:1 tincture contains 300 mg of CBD to 150 mg of THC – a combination that supports relaxation and eases chronic pain. This Care by Design tincture is sugar and additive-free and contains additional minor cannabinoids for natural sleep support.\n\n### Wana Blueberry Sour Gummies\n\n![Wana Blueberry Sour Gummies](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_04_at_2_34_20_PM_bc8328e90e.png)\n\n[Wana Blueberry Sour Gummies](https://www.wanabrands.com/product/blueberry-indica-il-med/) are an indica edible gummy may do the trick for getting a good night's sleep. These not-too-sweet, not-too-tart gummies are infused with an indica distillate to promote feelings of relaxation and calm. They don't melt in intense heat and are full of 30+ terpenes. Taken an hour before bedtime, you may get your Zzzz's sooner rather than later.\n\nAbout one in ten Americans experience insomnia that interferes with daily life, and the number rises with age. Because it works with the body's systems, cannabis can support sleep safely and naturally, without the side effects of common sleep aids. Now, Missouri residents with a valid medical cannabis card can choose from various quality cannabis products for getting a good night's sleep.\n\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.7699115044247788,"src":"/static/d1c0d107ec3f214bfead3e99309753fe/14b42/b30a69658498628891c257d5f2c038c6.jpg","srcSet":"/static/d1c0d107ec3f214bfead3e99309753fe/f836f/b30a69658498628891c257d5f2c038c6.jpg 200w,\n/static/d1c0d107ec3f214bfead3e99309753fe/2244e/b30a69658498628891c257d5f2c038c6.jpg 400w,\n/static/d1c0d107ec3f214bfead3e99309753fe/14b42/b30a69658498628891c257d5f2c038c6.jpg 800w,\n/static/d1c0d107ec3f214bfead3e99309753fe/47498/b30a69658498628891c257d5f2c038c6.jpg 1200w,\n/static/d1c0d107ec3f214bfead3e99309753fe/0e329/b30a69658498628891c257d5f2c038c6.jpg 1600w,\n/static/d1c0d107ec3f214bfead3e99309753fe/3ee49/b30a69658498628891c257d5f2c038c6.jpg 5440w","srcWebp":"/static/d1c0d107ec3f214bfead3e99309753fe/58556/b30a69658498628891c257d5f2c038c6.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/d1c0d107ec3f214bfead3e99309753fe/61e93/b30a69658498628891c257d5f2c038c6.webp 200w,\n/static/d1c0d107ec3f214bfead3e99309753fe/1f5c5/b30a69658498628891c257d5f2c038c6.webp 400w,\n/static/d1c0d107ec3f214bfead3e99309753fe/58556/b30a69658498628891c257d5f2c038c6.webp 800w,\n/static/d1c0d107ec3f214bfead3e99309753fe/99238/b30a69658498628891c257d5f2c038c6.webp 1200w,\n/static/d1c0d107ec3f214bfead3e99309753fe/7c22d/b30a69658498628891c257d5f2c038c6.webp 1600w,\n/static/d1c0d107ec3f214bfead3e99309753fe/c1b7c/b30a69658498628891c257d5f2c038c6.webp 5440w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_3818-markdown","title":"The 5 Best Cannabis Products for Sleep in Pennsylvania","slug":"the-5-best-cannabis-products-for-sleep-in-pennsylvania","content":"A good night’s sleep is key to good health. But although experts recommend getting at least seven hours of sleep every night, [more than a third of Americans are missing out](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works/sleep-facts-statistics). Insomnia and other sleep disorders contribute to daytime sleepiness and poor concentration. Some research suggests these problems might also play a part in developing Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. \n\nThere are various solutions for treating sleep disorders. They range from [holistic remedies](https://hellomd.com/articles/a-holistic-approach-to-alleviating-insomnia) like herbal teas and meditation to a variety of prescription and non-prescription sleep aids which are capable of causing unpleasant side effects.\n\n![Wake up refreshed after consuming cannabis.](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_26_at_7_19_05_PM_672aa3644e.png)\n\nResearch reveals that cannabis can be an [effective and natural sleep aid](https://hellomd.com/articles/5-sleep-disorders-cannabis-can-help-alleviate) that works with the body’s system to promote relaxation and relieve issues such as anxiety and chronic pain that can sometimes interfere with sleep. Adults in Pennsylvania who have a valid medical cannabis card can now choose from many cannabis products to make falling asleep easier. \n\nAt the bottom of this article we take a look at five of the best cannabis products for sleep in Pennsylvania.\n\n### Sleep Disorders are Common\n\n[Sleep disorders](https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/sleep-disorders/what-are-sleep-disorders)\n can affect just about anyone, even children, and become more common as we age. The term “sleep disorder” includes a variety of conditions that prevent people from getting enough sleep, including narcolepsy, sleep apnea, and insomnia. \n\n Of these, insomnia - trouble falling asleep or staying asleep - is the most common, affecting an estimated one in ten people at some time in their lives. Insomnia can be short-term or chronic, and because it has so many causes, it can be difficult to treat. \n\nCommon [contributors to insomnia](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/insomnia/what-causes-insomnia) include:\n\n- Anxiety\n- Numerous health conditions, such as restless leg syndrome\n- Chronic or acute pain\n- Medications and treatments\n- PTSD\n- Irregular sleep schedules, such as shift work\n- Distracting surroundings\n- Certain foods\n\nSome causes of insomnia can be easily remedied, such as avoiding certain foods before bedtime or rearranging the bedroom. Many people turn to the prescription drug Ambien, which has side effects ranging from dizziness and daytime fuzziness to a “sleep-wake” condition called parasomnia. This condition causes people to engage in wake time activities like driving or even shopping while under the influence of prescription sleep medication.   \n\n![Indica strains are better for a good night's sleep.](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_26_at_7_14_23_PM_2f2ea5bcfb.png)\n\n### Cannabis Supports Sleep Naturally\n\nCannabis has many therapeutic applications-including helping people sleep better. The compounds and terpenes in this ancient plant are similar to cannabinoid-like chemicals naturally produced by the body. They activate the same network of cell receptors called CB1 and CB2, which are found throughout the organs in our bodies. \n\nThis network of receptors is called the [endocannabinoid system (ECS)](https://www.cannabinoidclinical.com/cannabinoid-science), and it plays a significant role in maintaining balance among our body’s systems, including those that regulate pain signaling, mood, relaxation, and even arousal.\n\n![Cannabis flower can help some people sleep better.](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_26_at_6_56_42_PM_69a74251ba.png)\n\nCBD (cannabidiol) and THC (delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol), and other cannabinoids and terpenes work with our ECS to fight insomnia. In various combinations, these compounds activate chemical pathways in the brain that modulate perceptions of pain, promote feelings of relaxation, and reduce anxiety. Since stress, anxiety, and chronic pain can contribute to insomnia, cannabis can work as a safe and natural alternative to typical prescription and non-prescription sleep aids. \n\n ### The 5 Best Cannabis Products for Sleep in Pennsylvania\n\nCannabis [has been legal](https://www.mpp.org/states/pennsylvania/summary-sb-3)  in Pennsylvania for medical purposes since 2016, but recreational purchase and use are still illegal. Smoking and consuming cannabis edibles are still prohibited too. Still, adults over 21 with a valid medical marijuana card can buy cannabis flower, tincture, oils, and other products formulated for promoting sleep. \n\nHere is a list is our list of the 5 best cannabis products for sleep in Penssylvania:\n\n### CBD Blue Dream\n\n![CBD Blue Dream is great for sleep](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_30_at_12_05_31_PM_095dfbe901.png)\n\n[CBD Blue Dream](https://www.verilife.com/pa/menu/verilife-chester-pa)\nCBD Blue Dream from Rhythm is a CBD rich cannabis flower that also contains low amounts of THC and an assortment of  terpenes including caryophyllene, linalool, myrcene, and limonene. Blue Dream’s high CBD content helps to relieve pain and reduce anxiety for a restful night’s sleep. Blue Dream is also available in a vape cartridge.\n\n### 1:1 Doze\n\n![Doze can help you sleep](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_30_at_12_10_23_PM_26a506b6fe.png)\n\n\n[1:1 Doze](https://www.verilife.com/pa/menu/verilife-chester-pa) is an Indica tincture from Dr. Solomon’s that contains equal amounts of CBD and THC, plus the minor compound CBDa and a long list of terpenes such as caryophyllene, humulene and myrcene. Tinctures are fast-acting and can be added to a variety of substances for relief of anxiety and pain that interfere with sleep.\n\n### Remedi Relax\n\n![Remedi Relax can help you sleep](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_30_at_12_09_04_PM_992308571a.png)\n\n[Remedi Relax](https://www.verilife.com/pa/menu/verilife-chester-pa)\nRemedi Relax is an Indica sublingual spray from Remedi with 2.2 percent THC. It also has a terpene profile that includes high amounts of limonene and myrcene, along with caryophyllene and pinene. Remedi Relax is absorbed quickly to relieve nighttime pain and anxiety that contribute to insomnia.\n\n### Night Rider\n\n![Night Rider vape pen can help you sleep](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_30_at_12_07_09_PM_e0c3e02e59.png)\n\n[Night Rider](https://www.verilife.com/pa/menu/verilife-chester-pa)\nNight Rider is a hybrid vape cartridge from Kind Tree that has a relatively low THC content and a terpene profile that includes considerable amounts of caryophyllene, limonene, and myrcene. Designed for use with various vape pens,  Night Rider promotes calm and relaxation for a better night’s sleep.\n\n### Sweet Chem Flower\n\n![Sweet Chem flower is a relaxing Indica](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_30_at_11_59_48_AM_90d80c94aa.png) \nSweet Chem is an Indica flower that boasts a THC content of around 28%. It is an excellent choice for those who wish to relax and unwind. The taste and aroma of Sweet Chem are reminiscent of candied lemon and ginger with a hint of spice.\n\nPoor sleep interferes with daily living in many ways, and it can have long-term effects on your health. Cannabis can promote restful sleep without the side effects of typical sleep aids - and now, Pennsylvanians with a medical marijuana card can choose from the best cannabis products for natural insomnia relief.\n\n### Get Your Medical Document & Purchase Medical Cannabis\n\nIt's easy to get your medical document with the online [Telehealth service HelloMD](https://hellomd.com/get-started). Register, pay, and receive an online medical consultation with a licensed practitioner and start purchasing medical cannabis today.\n\n\n\n\n\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,/9j/2wBDABALDA4MChAODQ4SERATGCgaGBYWGDEjJR0oOjM9PDkzODdASFxOQERXRTc4UG1RV19iZ2hnPk1xeXBkeFxlZ2P/2wBDARESEhgVGC8aGi9jQjhCY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2P/wgARCAANABQDASIAAhEBAxEB/8QAGAAAAwEBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMEAQL/xAAVAQEBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABAv/aAAwDAQACEAMQAAABsoXo9ihn/8QAGRAAAwEBAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAECAxEh/9oACAEBAAEFAr15caK0zyxJQNn/xAAUEQEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQ/9oACAEDAQE/AT//xAAUEQEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQ/9oACAECAQE/AT//xAAaEAABBQEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAhAAEQERJh/9oACAEBAAY/As0OoQWVNH//xAAXEAADAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAREh/9oACAEBAAE/IYUcVhgvFgiolJ7SFFOPRtP/2gAMAwEAAgADAAAAEMg//8QAFxEAAwEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARARYf/aAAgBAwEBPxCiav/EABYRAAMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABARIf/aAAgBAgEBPxCsf//EABoQAQACAwEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAEAESExQdH/2gAIAQEAAT8QBWlcG28B7EB2pDxqPzI5YqxHZN6DtzkM8T//2Q==","aspectRatio":1.5037593984962405,"src":"/static/d850b0e0aef07e5bd3f52b591f8a4ffa/14b42/ec7ab94dd9394d6ff3f9b5ebc93cdbac.jpg","srcSet":"/static/d850b0e0aef07e5bd3f52b591f8a4ffa/f836f/ec7ab94dd9394d6ff3f9b5ebc93cdbac.jpg 200w,\n/static/d850b0e0aef07e5bd3f52b591f8a4ffa/2244e/ec7ab94dd9394d6ff3f9b5ebc93cdbac.jpg 400w,\n/static/d850b0e0aef07e5bd3f52b591f8a4ffa/14b42/ec7ab94dd9394d6ff3f9b5ebc93cdbac.jpg 800w,\n/static/d850b0e0aef07e5bd3f52b591f8a4ffa/47498/ec7ab94dd9394d6ff3f9b5ebc93cdbac.jpg 1200w,\n/static/d850b0e0aef07e5bd3f52b591f8a4ffa/0e329/ec7ab94dd9394d6ff3f9b5ebc93cdbac.jpg 1600w,\n/static/d850b0e0aef07e5bd3f52b591f8a4ffa/208d9/ec7ab94dd9394d6ff3f9b5ebc93cdbac.jpg 6720w","srcWebp":"/static/d850b0e0aef07e5bd3f52b591f8a4ffa/58556/ec7ab94dd9394d6ff3f9b5ebc93cdbac.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/d850b0e0aef07e5bd3f52b591f8a4ffa/61e93/ec7ab94dd9394d6ff3f9b5ebc93cdbac.webp 200w,\n/static/d850b0e0aef07e5bd3f52b591f8a4ffa/1f5c5/ec7ab94dd9394d6ff3f9b5ebc93cdbac.webp 400w,\n/static/d850b0e0aef07e5bd3f52b591f8a4ffa/58556/ec7ab94dd9394d6ff3f9b5ebc93cdbac.webp 800w,\n/static/d850b0e0aef07e5bd3f52b591f8a4ffa/99238/ec7ab94dd9394d6ff3f9b5ebc93cdbac.webp 1200w,\n/static/d850b0e0aef07e5bd3f52b591f8a4ffa/7c22d/ec7ab94dd9394d6ff3f9b5ebc93cdbac.webp 1600w,\n/static/d850b0e0aef07e5bd3f52b591f8a4ffa/d4b3d/ec7ab94dd9394d6ff3f9b5ebc93cdbac.webp 6720w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_3804-markdown","title":"7 Different Ways to Consume Weed","slug":"7-different-ways-to-consume-weed","content":"For many people, the most enjoyable way to consume cannabis is to light up a joint – and in the not-so-distant past, it was often the only way. Although smoking is still a popular choice, today's medical and recreational consumers have [plethora of choice](https://hellomd.com/articles/understanding-medical-marijuanas-many-shapes-and-forms) when it comes to consumption methods.  Available options include tinctures, topicals, edibles, and vaping; there's a way to use cannabis for just about everyone.  \n\nIn this article, we explore the different ways to consume weed and some of the hottest new products to try.\n\n### Methods of Consumption - Other then Smoking\nSmoking may be the most familiar way to get the effects of cannabis, but it isn't an option for everyone.  Combustion – burning cannabis leaves and flowers – can produce toxins that harm the lungs and airways, and it can be a conspicuous way to consume.  \n\nToday's innovative new cannabis brands offer a menu of new options for getting the benefits of cannabis in discreet, [smoke-free ways](https://hellomd.com/articles/4-ways-to-consume-weed-without-smoking-it) – and the new crop of cannabis consumables provide the cannabis experience both medical and recreational consumers are looking for.\n\n### 1. Cannabis Concentrates\n\nCannabis concentrates are [potent formulations of cannabinoids and terpenes](https://hellomd.com/articles/understanding-cannabis-concentrates-and-how-to-use-them), distilled to eliminate all unnecessary parts of the cannabis plant. Concentrates can be found in liquid, semi-solid or solid form for consuming cannabis in various ways.  Solid or semi-solid concentrates are used for dabbing, a smokeless way to inhale potent cannabis vapor by heating a piece of concentrate on a \"nail\" until it's vaporized.  \n\nLiquid cannabis concentrates are also used in vaping and can be added to food, beverages, topical creams, lotions, and salves.   Concentrates contain high amounts of specific cannabinoids such as THC or CBD and combinations of terpenes like limonene or beta-caryophyllene.\n\n![Northwest Concentrates is a powerful cannabis extract](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_08_at_10_50_20_AM_cdab5e8c2e.png)\n\nNorthwest Concentrates Cherry Springer Wax\n \n[Cherry Springer Wax](https://shop.kushkirkland.com/kirkland/brand/Northwest_Concentrates/product/Cherry_Springer?id=0db3e43b-8d2c-4a09-bedb-7701c9c606e6)\nfrom Washington-based Northwest Concentrates is a soft, buttery hybrid concentrate for use in a vaporizer, a dab rig, or even added to a bowl for an enhanced smoking experience.  Cherry Springer blends relaxation and gentle euphoria for social gatherings or just taking it easy at home.\n\n\n### 2. Cannabis Flower aka 'Bud'\n\nFlower is the name for the flowering part of the cannabis plant, which contains the frosty trichomes full of prized compounds like THC and CBD, and terpenes such as limonene and pinene. Flower can be ground, crumbled, or sold whole for use. \n\n[Inhalables](https://hellomd.com/articles/inhaling-cannabis-a-guide-to-smoking-vaping-and-dabbing) are still a popular choice among cannabis consumers. Once you take cannabis smoke or vapor in through your lungs, it's able to enter directly into your bloodstream, leading to almost immediate effects that can last up to three hours. Cannabis's bioavailability, or the amount of cannabinoids available for the body to use, via the inhalable method is also high: around 56%.\n\n![PSH is a sativa-dominant hybrid developed from crossing PE and SSH.](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_08_at_10_51_34_AM_00f51ee4a6.png)\n\n\n20:1 PSH Cannabis Flower\n\n[20:1 PSH](https://www.verilife.com/ny/menu/verilife-albany-ny)\nVerilife's 20:1 PSH  is a whole flower sativa dominant hybrid with a scent of tropical fruits, from leading medical cannabis producer Matter. With a THC content of 18 percent, Verilife's PSH can be used for smoking, making concentrates, or cooking homemade edibles.\n\n### 3. Cannabis Vaping\n\nVaping is emerging as a popular way to inhale favorite cannabinoids without smoking. Vape cartridges containing cannabis concentrates are heated in battery powered [vape pens](https://hellomd.com/articles/picking-the-right-cannabis-vape-what-you-should-know) or vaporizers, releasing cannabis vapors with no need to burn cannabis flower itself.  \n\nAlthough vaping has risks of its own for lung health, it's considered a safer alternative than smoking, and it can be a more discreet and socially acceptable way to consume cannabis.  Cannabis vape cartridges come in a variety of formulations, flavors, and scents.\n\n![Durban live resin cartridge by Cresco is carries at Verilife](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_08_at_10_53_03_AM_c1a6a90ae6.png)\n\nDurban Live Resin Cartridge\n\n[Verilife's Durban Live Resin Cartridge](https://www.verilife.com/il/menu-arlington-heights-recreational) by Cresco is an energetic Sativa vape made from full spectrum fresh flower in a convenient cartridge. Durban is high in THC and rich in terpenes with an earthy pine flavor, and it delivers relief from physical symptoms as well as a boost in mood.\n\n### 4. Cannabis Tinctures\nTinctures are [highly concentrated formulations](https://hellomd.com/articles/cannabis-tinctures-from-glycerin-to-mct-oil-which-is-best) of cannabis compounds and terpenes and can be used in a variety of different cannabis products. Unlike concentrates, tinctures are often made with alcohol, which is used to extract the desired cannabis compounds from whole plant matter. \n\nTinctures are often taken under the tongue and quickly absorbed into the mucous membranes and bloodstream.  This is a popular alternative to smoking and vaping, and cannabis tinctures come in a variety of formulations for both medical and recreational purposes. They can also be added to foods, beverages, and all kinds of topical preparations.\n\n![Verilife's Shine tincture](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_08_at_10_56_26_AM_84025715a7.png)\n\nShine 1:1 Cannabis Tincture\n\n[Shine 1:1](https://www.verilife.com/pa/menu/verilife-chester-pa)\nVerilife's terpene-rich Shine tincture by Ilera is a sativa-based 1:1 tincture that contains equal percentages of CBD and THC. \nShine also contains significant amounts of key cannabis terpenes limonene, linalool, myrcene and pinene, and can be taken sublingually or added to food and beverages.\n\n### 5. Cannabis Topicals\nThe skin is rich in endocannabinoid receptors – cells that can respond to natural cannabinoids produced by the body and the many compounds in the cannabis plant. Due to this, cannabis concentrates and tinctures are added to a wide range of topical products such as creams, lotions, salves, and oils. \nIn most cases, topicals are designed to enhance well-being and support the immune system rather than cause a user to be high, so most cannabis topicals are high in CBD, a cannabinoid with healing and balancing properties.\n\n![The Amend balm is a soothing cannabis topical](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_08_at_10_58_27_AM_b12176372b.png)\n\nAmend Cannabis 1:1 Balm\n\n[Amend Cannabis 1:1 Balm](https://mhwdispensaries.com/order-online/washington/?dtche%5Bproduct%5D=topical-1-1-balm) from Missouri's MHW Dispensaries is a soothing balm that contains 50mg THC and 50 mg CBD for maximum healing and pain relief. \nThis cannabis balm contains cannabis concentrate combined with lavender and lemongrass in a fragrant beeswax base.\n\n### 6. Cannabis Edibles\n\nCannabis-infused cookies and brownies have been a staple of the cannabis scene for years. Now, the appetite for [cannabis edibles](https://hellomd.com/articles/what-to-know-about-edibles-infused-with-cannabis) is soaring, thanks to a profusion of new recipes and products containing cannabis compounds tailored to every taste.\n\nCannabis consumers can choose from a dizzying assortment of THC and CBD-rich edibles such as boutique chocolates, nutritional bars, and gummy treats in various fruity flavors. Commercially produced cannabis edibles come with detailed information on the cannabis content and percentage of THC, so consumers can make safe choices, especially if they're new to edibles.  \n\n![Wana Colorado Sunrise Gummies are fast acting and high in THC](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_08_at_11_00_00_AM_faaadabdfc.png)\n\nWana Colorado Sunrise Sativa Gummies\n\n[Colorado Sunrise Sativa Gummies](https://www.wanabrands.com/product/colorado-sunrisesativa-rec/) from Wana is a terpene enhanced citrus-flavored gummy for recreational use that delivers 10 mg of THC per gummy, or 100 mg THC for the entire package.  Colorado Sunrise is all-natural, vegan, and enhanced with a blend of more than 30 terpenes and quickly delivers a relaxing, cerebral \"high.\"\n\n### 7. Cannabis Beverages\nAlong with edibles, [cannabis-infused beverages](https://hellomd.com/articles/can-weed-infused-drinks-replace-your-alcohol) are gaining in popularity since they offer a safe, tasty and discreet way to consume various combinations of cannabis compounds and terpenes.  \n\nRecipes abound online for cannabis-infused hot chocolate, lemonade, and mocktails to commercial products such as cannabis water, kombucha tea, sodas, and even faux 'wine.'  Cannabis beverages come in various strengths and strains, and the cannabinoids they contain are displayed on bottles and cartons to help buyers make the best choices.  \n\n![Cann's Ginger Lemongrass Social Tonic](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_08_at_11_01_54_AM_4d1d5ca28b.png)\n\nCann's Ginger Lemongrass Social Tonic\n\n[Cann's Ginger Lemongrass Social Tonic](https://www.drinkcann.com/)  is a limited-edition cannabis-infused soda that comes in a four-pack of either regular or \"hi-boy\" tall cans. Regular cans contain 2 mg THC per can, while a hi-boy contains 5 mg THC.  Along with high-quality cannabis extract, Cann's Ginger Lemongrass Tonic contains carbonated water, agave, and lime juice for a bright, uplifting experience.\n\nAs cannabis laws loosen around the US and the world, new ways to consume the plant give new and seasoned users plenty of options for getting its benefits. From THC-rich flower for a satisfying smoke to a CBD-infused cream to ease your pain, there's a way to consume cannabis that's right for everyone.\n\nIf you are new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) post. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's 100% online, private and efficient.  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Now, anyone 18 or older with a qualifying medical condition can apply for a medical cannabis card – and if you’re 21 or older, you can drop by any retail cannabis shop and pick up the cannabis products of your choice.\n\nIt’s easier to buy cannabis on the recreational side in Illinois, but it certainly isn’t cheaper.  Illinois state taxes on adult-use cannabis can total thirty five percent on the average purchase, compared to just one percent in sales tax for medical-use buyers.  \n\nHere’s why it’s worth pursuing a medical cannabis card in Illinois, along with a look at some of the best products to try.\n\n### Cannabis in Illinois: The Road to Legalization\n\nMedical cannabis has been legal in Illinois since 2013, when  then-Governor Pat Abbott signed into law the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act, which authorized the use of cannabis for a specific set of health conditions.\n\nLast updated in 2019, the [list of qualifying conditions](https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/prevention-wellness/medical-cannabis/debilitating-conditions) is long and broad, including both common conditions such as cancer, epilepsy, and [PTSD](https://hellomd.ca/articles/a-basic-guide-to-taking-cannabis-for-ptsd-symptoms), as well as rarer ones such as Chiari malformations of the brain and spinal cord, autism, and Tourette Syndrome. \n\nPeople whose health problems aren’t listed can file a petition with the Illinois Department of Public Health to have the condition added to the list, or for an exemption to get a medical cannabis card.\n\nAdult-use recreational cannabis was approved in 2020, allowing any Illinois resident age 21 or older to buy cannabis flower, edibles, and other products from any state licensed dispensary. Legalization opens doors for new cannabis businesses, but high taxes are prohibitive for small startups and impose a considerable burden on recreational users.\n\n### Tax Rates Soar on Recreational Cannabis\nTax rates on recreational cannabis in Illinois are among the highest in the country. Recreational users can expect to pay local and state sales taxes, a cannabis cultivation privilege tax, and an additional flat tax on all cannabis-infused products. There’s also a retail excise tax based on a product’s THC levels.\n\nThese taxes can total as much as thirty five percent on top of the cost of your cannabis purchase. But for medical cannabis users, additional taxes on the same products come to just one percent! \n\nGetting a [medical cannabis card in Illinois](https://hellomd.com/get-started/illinois/) is easy and reasonably affordable. [HelloMD is an online service](https://hellomd.com/get-started/illinois/) allows you to see a doctor virtually from the comfort of your home and receive your medical marijuana recommendation approval. \n\nIf you’re planning on making cannabis a regular part of your life, becoming a medical cannabis patient has its own set of perks, including considerable savings over the long term.\n\n### Medical or Recreational? Weighing the Benefits\n\nAlong with paying a fraction of the sales tax levied on recreational purchases, a medical cannabis card brings other benefits that aren’t available to recreational users. These include:\n\nAccess to the highest quality cannabis, since it’s intended to treat serious health conditions\nThe ability to legally carry cannabis anywhere in the state without penalty\nThe option to legally grow up to five cannabis plants for your own consumption. That’s prohibited for recreational use, and violators can face a $200 fine.\nA relationship with a licensed medical practitioner who can offer expert information about using cannabis\n\nTo get a card, you must be 18 or over, with proof of residency and a state-issued ID. You’ll need to consult with a licensed practitioner, for approval. Then, you’ll create an account in the Patient Registry to choose your dispensary and purchase your card.\n\n### The 5 Best Cannabis Products in Illinois\n\nHere are five of the best, courtesy of [Verilife](https://www.verilife.com/il/menu/arlington-heights-medical), a leading dispensary with multiple locations in Illinois.\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-11-05 at 6.00.21 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_05_at_6_00_21_PM_2a5d6db784.png)\n\n### Dreamcatcher Hybrid Vape\nThe [Dreamcatcher Hybrid Vape](https://www.verilife.com/il/menu/Verilife-north-aurora-illinois-marijuana-dispensary) is a high THC cartridge produced by Matter, a Verilife brand specializing in producing the highest quality, greenhouse-grown cannabis to relieve symptoms that aren’t benefiting from other treatments.  With a THC content of 79.93%, the Dreamcatcher Vape offers relief from pain, along with relaxation and calming effects that promote sleep.\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-11-05 at 5.52.10 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_05_at_5_52_10_PM_a2f9fe1713.png)\n\n### Green Line OG (flower)\n\n[Green Line OG](https://www.verilife.com/pa/menu/verilife-chester-pa) is one of Verilife’s most popular strain, a citrusy, sweet hybrid that offers both relaxation and mental clarity. Green Line OG contains 24.86% THC and 0.06% CBD from its parent strains of Lime Skunk and Ghost OG.  Consumers say Green Line OG can promote better sleep, ease pain, and relieve anxiety while keeping the mind focused and refreshed.  This limonene-rich strain comes in a 3,5g tin for easy dispensing.\n\n![Kosher Dawg Swift Lifts by Verilife in Illinois](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_05_at_6_41_59_PM_03257f2022.png)\n\n### Kosher Dawg Swift Lifts\n\n[Kosher Dawg Swift Lifts](https://www.verilife.com/il) is a mini pre-roll pack by Verano with a hefty THC content that’s close to 30 percent.  This indica-dominant hybrid brings on calming and relaxing effects.  It’s a blissful blend with a pungent, earthy aroma, suitable for putting worries at bay and enjoying time with friends. \nConsumers say these pre-rolls produce a mellow lasting buzz for experienced cannabis users.\n\n![Wild Berry Gummy Spots by Verilife in Illinois](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_05_at_5_54_52_PM_f0560d5f92.png)\n\n### Wild Berry Spots Sour Gummies\n\nVegan-friendly [Wild Berry Spots Sour Gummies](https://www.verilife.com/il/menu/arlington-heights-medical) combine THC and CBD for a euphoric and uplifting high. These cannabis-infused sour gummy bites are made with emulsified THC at a 1:0 THC to CBD ratio for faster-acting onset and a smooth, relaxing experience.  These sour gummies come in a 100 mg 20 pack for use anytime.\n\n![Incredibles Pumpkin Pie Chocolate by Verilife in Illinois](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_05_at_6_44_27_PM_f4fd7d617c.png)\n\n\n### Incredibles Pumpkin Pie Chocolates\n\nIncredibles Pumpkin Pie handcrafted chocolates are made from pure THC distillate that ensures consistency and accurate dosing. A full bar of Pumpkin Pie offers 100 mg total THC, and 10 mg THC per piece for blissful relaxation and relief from pain. Consumers love the smooth, calming experience and the pumpkin taste.\n\n\nGetting your medical cannabis card is easy and private [with HelloMD] (https://hellomd.com/get-started/pennsylvania/). Consult with a qualified practitioner via telehealth to find the right cannabis products for your lifestyle.\n\n\n\n\n\nIllinois is one of 36 states allowing the purchase and consumption of cannabis products [for both medical and recreational use](https://hellomd.com/articles/understanding-the-illinois \n-weed-rules-and-regulations).  Now, anyone 18 or older with a qualifying medical condition can apply for a medical cannabis card – and if you’re 21 or older, you can drop by any retail cannabis shop and pick up the cannabis products of your choice.\n\nIt’s easier to buy cannabis on the recreational side in Illinois, but it certainly isn’t cheaper.  Illinois state taxes on adult-use cannabis can total thirty five percent on the average purchase, compared to just one percent in sales tax for medical-use buyers.  \n\nHere’s why it’s worth pursuing a medical cannabis card in Illinois, along with a look at some of the best products to try.\n\n### Cannabis in Illinois: The Road to Legalization\n\nMedical cannabis has been legal in Illinois since 2013, when  then-Governor Pat Abbott signed into law the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act, which authorized the use of cannabis for a specific set of health conditions.\n\nLast updated in 2019, the [list of qualifying conditions](https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/prevention-wellness/medical-cannabis/debilitating-conditions) is long and broad, including both common conditions such as cancer, epilepsy, and [PTSD](https://hellomd.ca/articles/a-basic-guide-to-taking-cannabis-for-ptsd-symptoms), as well as rarer ones such as Chiari malformations of the brain and spinal cord, autism, and Tourette Syndrome. \n\nPeople whose health problems aren’t listed can file a petition with the Illinois Department of Public Health to have the condition added to the list, or for an exemption to get a medical cannabis card.\n\nAdult-use recreational cannabis was approved in 2020, allowing any Illinois resident age 21 or older to buy cannabis flower, edibles, and other products from any state licensed dispensary. Legalization opens doors for new cannabis businesses, but high taxes are prohibitive for small startups and impose a considerable burden on recreational users.\n\n### Tax Rates Soar on Recreational Cannabis\nTax rates on recreational cannabis in Illinois are among the highest in the country. Recreational users can expect to pay local and state sales taxes, a cannabis cultivation privilege tax, and an additional flat tax on all cannabis-infused products. There’s also a retail excise tax based on a product’s THC levels.\n\nThese taxes can total as much as thirty five percent on top of the cost of your cannabis purchase. But for medical cannabis users, additional taxes on the same products come to just one percent! \n\nGetting a [medical cannabis card in Illinois](https://hellomd.com/get-started/illinois/) is easy and reasonably affordable. [HelloMD is an online service](https://hellomd.com/get-started/illinois/) allows you to see a doctor virtually from the comfort of your home and receive your medical marijuana recommendation approval. \n\nIf you’re planning on making cannabis a regular part of your life, becoming a medical cannabis patient has its own set of perks, including considerable savings over the long term.\n\n### Medical or Recreational? Weighing the Benefits\n\nAlong with paying a fraction of the sales tax levied on recreational purchases, a medical cannabis card brings other benefits that aren’t available to recreational users. These include:\n\nAccess to the highest quality cannabis, since it’s intended to treat serious health conditions\nThe ability to legally carry cannabis anywhere in the state without penalty\nThe option to legally grow up to five cannabis plants for your own consumption. That’s prohibited for recreational use, and violators can face a $200 fine.\nA relationship with a licensed medical practitioner who can offer expert information about using cannabis\n\nTo get a card, you must be 18 or over, with proof of residency and a state-issued ID. You’ll need to consult with a licensed practitioner, for approval. Then, you’ll create an account in the Patient Registry to choose your dispensary and purchase your card.\n\n### The 5 Best Cannabis Products in Illinois\n\nHere are five of the best, courtesy of [Verilife](https://www.verilife.com/il/menu/arlington-heights-medical), a leading dispensary with multiple locations in Illinois.\n\n### Dreamcatcher Hybrid Vape\nThe [Dreamcatcher Hybrid Vape](https://www.verilife.com/il/menu/Verilife-north-aurora-illinois-marijuana-dispensary) is a high THC cartridge produced by Matter, a Verilife brand specializing in producing the highest quality, greenhouse-grown cannabis to relieve symptoms that aren’t benefiting from other treatments.  With a THC content of 79.93%, the Dreamcatcher Vape offers relief from pain, along with relaxation and calming effects that promote sleep.\n\n### Green Line OG \n\n[Green Line OG](https://www.verilife.com/pa/menu/verilife-chester-pa) is one of Verilife’s most popular strain, a citrusy, sweet hybrid that offers both relaxation and mental clarity. Green Line OG contains 24.86% THC and 0.06% CBD from its parent strains of Lime Skunk and Ghost OG.  Consumers say Green Line OG can promote better sleep, ease pain, and relieve anxiety while keeping the mind focused and refreshed.  This limonene-rich strain comes in a 3,5g tin for easy dispensing.\n\n### Kosher Dawg Swift Lifts\n\n[Kosher Dawg Swift Lifts](https://www.verilife.com/il) is a mini pre-roll pack by Verano with a hefty THC content that’s close to 30 percent.  This indica-dominant hybrid brings on calming and relaxing effects.  It’s a blissful blend with a pungent, earthy aroma, suitable for putting worries at bay and enjoying time with friends. \nConsumers say these pre-rolls produce a mellow lasting buzz for experienced cannabis users.\n\n### Wild Berry Spots Sour Gummies\n\nVegan-friendly [Wild Berry Spots Sour Gummies](https://www.verilife.com/il/menu/arlington-heights-medical) combine THC and CBD for a euphoric and uplifting high. These cannabis-infused sour gummy bites are made with emulsified THC at a 1:0 THC to CBD ratio for faster-acting onset and a smooth, relaxing experience.  These sour gummies come in a 100 mg 20 pack for use anytime.\n\n### Pumpkin Pie\n\nPumpkin Pie handcrafted chocolates are made from pure THC distillate that ensures consistency and accurate dosing. A full bar of Pumpkin Pie offers 100 mg total THC, and 10 mg THC per piece for blissful relaxation and relief from pain. Consumers love the smooth, calming experience and the pumpkin taste.\n\n\nGetting your medical cannabis card is easy and private [with HelloMD] (https://hellomd.com/get-started/pennsylvania/). Consult with a qualified practitioner via telehealth to find the right cannabis products for your lifestyle.\n\n\n\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.5037593984962405,"src":"/static/e74cb72ce590b441086cc849db33e1f8/14b42/949e6f41385659c2afbfb637f82d12be.jpg","srcSet":"/static/e74cb72ce590b441086cc849db33e1f8/f836f/949e6f41385659c2afbfb637f82d12be.jpg 200w,\n/static/e74cb72ce590b441086cc849db33e1f8/2244e/949e6f41385659c2afbfb637f82d12be.jpg 400w,\n/static/e74cb72ce590b441086cc849db33e1f8/14b42/949e6f41385659c2afbfb637f82d12be.jpg 800w,\n/static/e74cb72ce590b441086cc849db33e1f8/47498/949e6f41385659c2afbfb637f82d12be.jpg 1200w,\n/static/e74cb72ce590b441086cc849db33e1f8/0e329/949e6f41385659c2afbfb637f82d12be.jpg 1600w,\n/static/e74cb72ce590b441086cc849db33e1f8/6a059/949e6f41385659c2afbfb637f82d12be.jpg 6000w","srcWebp":"/static/e74cb72ce590b441086cc849db33e1f8/58556/949e6f41385659c2afbfb637f82d12be.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/e74cb72ce590b441086cc849db33e1f8/61e93/949e6f41385659c2afbfb637f82d12be.webp 200w,\n/static/e74cb72ce590b441086cc849db33e1f8/1f5c5/949e6f41385659c2afbfb637f82d12be.webp 400w,\n/static/e74cb72ce590b441086cc849db33e1f8/58556/949e6f41385659c2afbfb637f82d12be.webp 800w,\n/static/e74cb72ce590b441086cc849db33e1f8/99238/949e6f41385659c2afbfb637f82d12be.webp 1200w,\n/static/e74cb72ce590b441086cc849db33e1f8/7c22d/949e6f41385659c2afbfb637f82d12be.webp 1600w,\n/static/e74cb72ce590b441086cc849db33e1f8/3041e/949e6f41385659c2afbfb637f82d12be.webp 6000w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_3767-markdown","title":"The 6 Best Weed Brands in California","slug":"the-6-best-weed-brands-in-california","content":"Always slightly ahead of the curve, California was the first state to legalize medicinal cannabis in 1996. In the years since the Golden State has continued to take the lead by creating new and innovative cannabis products for both medical and recreational use.  \n\nWith its sunny beaches and laid-back lifestyle, California has a longstanding reputation as a pot-friendly place. You have only to rewatch Fast Times at Ridgemont High to be reminded of this. But behind those images of stoners and surfers is a [long and serious legal battle](https://time.com/4565438/california-marijuana-faq-rules-prop-64/) to liberalize US cannabis laws.\n\nMarijuana is still classified as a [Schedule 1 drug](https://www.drugs.com/article/csa-schedule-1.html), listed alongside heroin, cocaine, and other street illicit drugs. It's considered by Federal law to be dangerously addictive and illegal to possess, use or sell. At the same time, research is being published outlining the considerable benefits of marijuana for treating numerous health conditions, sometimes more effectively than prescription medications. \n\n### California's Path to Cannabis Legalization\n\nThe State of California's first attempt to legalize cannabis came in 1972, when it put Proposition 19, the country's first cannabis ballot initiative, in front of voters. That initiative failed, but marijuana advocates and progressive politicians continued to work toward legalization for medical purposes. Those initial failed efforts finally led to Proposition 215, the [Compassionate Use Act of 1996](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1996_California_Proposition_215#:~:text=Proposition%20215%2C%20or%20the%20Compassionate,testing%20for%20safety%20and%20efficacy.&text=Mikuriya%2C%20and%20approved%20by%20California%20voters.), which allowed for the use of cannabis for a specified list of medical conditions.  \n\nThe passage of Proposition 215 paved the way for a series of other cannabis initiatives in states across the US. Today, cannabis is legal for medical purposes in 36 states, the District of Columbia, and four US territories. In all these places, cannabis can be purchased from dispensaries under strict controls for medical use only.\n\nLegalization for recreational use has had a rockier path, but that changed in 2012 when Washington and Colorado became the first states to legalize recreational cannabis. California soon followed, with the passage of Proposition 64, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act. Now, cannabis is legal for recreational use in 19 states.\n\nCannabis is now accepted as mainstream medicine. This became evident during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic when Governor Gavin Newsom declared cannabis an \"essential business.\" This declaration allowed dispensaries and delivery companies to continue operating and serving medical patients during the pandemic lockdowns.\n\nCalifornia's legal cannabis industry is now [the largest legal marijuana marketplace](https://californiaglobe.com/articles/californias-legal-pot-industry-is-biggest-in-the-world-with-sacramento-ground-zero/) not just in the US, but in the world.  \n\n### A New Generation of California Cannabis Consumers\n\nIn 2020, cannabis sales in California topped $4 billion, driven by new medical research and a growing acceptance of cannabis for recreational and lifestyle purposes. California's leading brands and innovators [are responding](https://lbbusinessjournal.com/drinkable-high-are-thc-infused-beverages-the-next-trend-in-legal-cannabis) to the needs and interests of this new generation of consumers with new strains, products, and updated versions of old standbys like gummies and cookies.\n\nNew products like  [\"tablinguals\"](https://levelexperience.com/)\n – cannabis-infused [sublingual tablets](https://hellomd.com/articles/innovation-spotlight-levels-new-cannabis-tablinguals) dissolve within minutes and are fast-acting. Weed-infused beverages are trending, delivering cannabis compounds like CBD and CBN in a variety of tasty flavors which combine artisan crafting with state-of-the-art cannabis processing. There's also quick [home delivery](https://hellomd.com/articles/the-best-weed-delivery-service-in-california) in most areas, offered by cannabis retailers such as [GrassDoor](https://grassdoor.com/).\n.\n### The Top 6 California Cannabis Brands \n\nHere's a look at 6 of California's hottest new brands and the innovative cannabis products they're offering.\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-25 at 10.59.40 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_25_at_10_59_40_PM_a49037c3b3.png)\n\n### 1. Kiva Confections\n[Kiva Confections](https://www.kivaconfections.com/) offers a line of all-natural cannabis edibles that includes not only the familiar gummies, but also mints, chocolate bars and bites. Kiva's products feature precision dosing of THC, CBD, and other cannabis compounds. They're' the leading edible brand in the US and were one of the first brands to offer microdose products.\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-25 at 11.00.54 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_25_at_11_00_54_PM_5ec50ef555.png)\n\n### 2. Raw Garden\n[Raw Garden]( https://rawgarden.farm/products/)\n produces California's best-selling cannabis extracts, including high THC \"sauce\", THC crystals for dabbing, and resin extracted from flash-frozen flower. Raw Garden products are made exclusively from sustainably farmed cannabis with no additives or preservatives.\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-25 at 11.01.50 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_25_at_11_01_50_PM_3a32e60c68.png)\n\n### 3. Jetty Extracts\n[Jetty Extracts](https://jettyextracts.com/) specializes in solventless extracts for vaping, dabbing, and other uses. They specialize in a craft approach to creating natural cannabis concentrates, with small batches of concentrates, oils, pods, and vape cartridges along with accessories. They'll also deliver in select California communities.\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-25 at 11.02.58 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_25_at_11_02_58_PM_680e855bc1.png)\n\n### 4. Garden Society\n\n[The Garden Society](https://thegardensociety.com/) is a vintage-inspired cannabis boutique that offers rosette cannabis pre-rolls and a select line of cannabis-infused chocolates combined with trendy ingredients such as sea salt and chai. Products are categorized by effect, such as \"blissful rest\" or \"brighter day.\" Founded by two women, Garden Society helped to mainstream women's cannabis consumption.  \n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-25 at 11.03.57 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_25_at_11_03_57_PM_b2b4c3c35f.png)\n\n### 5. Venice Cookie Company\nAs the name suggests, [Venice Cookie Company](https://vccbrands.com/venice-cookie-company/) sells an artisan line of cannabis-infused cookies, but they also sell a range of cannabis-infused beverage shots, lozenges, and teas.  Consumers can choose from products containing THC, THC plus CBD, or CBD alone in various strengths.\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-25 at 11.04.47 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_25_at_11_04_47_PM_ee0fef9038.png)\n\n### 6. WANA Brands\n[WANA](https://www.wanabrands.com/california/) specializes in fast-acting recreational gummies [in a variety of flavors](https://hellomd.com/articles/the-perfect-weed-edible-is-the-cannabis-gummy-by-wana-brands) and cannabis strains and compounds, including THC only, THC, and CBD, or CBD alone. WANA also sells a \"quick\" fast-acting sublingual tincture with combinations of THC and CBD.\n\nWith favorable laws, good growing conditions, and a welcoming cannabis community, California's cannabis industry is booming, and its best brands have products made for you!\n\n\n\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.5037593984962405,"src":"/static/da79a3a95acc92210891abefeeb4525c/14b42/b54e71434a594804a0a1f589eff5bedc.jpg","srcSet":"/static/da79a3a95acc92210891abefeeb4525c/f836f/b54e71434a594804a0a1f589eff5bedc.jpg 200w,\n/static/da79a3a95acc92210891abefeeb4525c/2244e/b54e71434a594804a0a1f589eff5bedc.jpg 400w,\n/static/da79a3a95acc92210891abefeeb4525c/14b42/b54e71434a594804a0a1f589eff5bedc.jpg 800w,\n/static/da79a3a95acc92210891abefeeb4525c/47498/b54e71434a594804a0a1f589eff5bedc.jpg 1200w,\n/static/da79a3a95acc92210891abefeeb4525c/0e329/b54e71434a594804a0a1f589eff5bedc.jpg 1600w,\n/static/da79a3a95acc92210891abefeeb4525c/12e81/b54e71434a594804a0a1f589eff5bedc.jpg 3513w","srcWebp":"/static/da79a3a95acc92210891abefeeb4525c/58556/b54e71434a594804a0a1f589eff5bedc.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/da79a3a95acc92210891abefeeb4525c/61e93/b54e71434a594804a0a1f589eff5bedc.webp 200w,\n/static/da79a3a95acc92210891abefeeb4525c/1f5c5/b54e71434a594804a0a1f589eff5bedc.webp 400w,\n/static/da79a3a95acc92210891abefeeb4525c/58556/b54e71434a594804a0a1f589eff5bedc.webp 800w,\n/static/da79a3a95acc92210891abefeeb4525c/99238/b54e71434a594804a0a1f589eff5bedc.webp 1200w,\n/static/da79a3a95acc92210891abefeeb4525c/7c22d/b54e71434a594804a0a1f589eff5bedc.webp 1600w,\n/static/da79a3a95acc92210891abefeeb4525c/419cd/b54e71434a594804a0a1f589eff5bedc.webp 3513w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_3762-markdown","title":"The 5 Best Jetty Extracts Cannabis Products in California","slug":"the-5-best-jetty-extracts-cannabis-products-in-california","content":"### Jetty Wins First Place at High Times Cannabis Cup\n\nIn 2020, [Jetty Extracts](https://jettyextracts.com/) took first place at the [High Times Cannabis Cup](https://www.cannabiscup.com/) with their solventless Jetty Banana Creme Solventless Vape. Why did the BC vape win the people's hearts and minds? It certainly has the highest potency, it's also a super-clean vape, and it has incredible flavor - all of these could be reasons why the Banana Creme Vape snatched the blue ribbon. \n\nBut we have another thought. We think it's due to Jetty's solventless extraction process breakthrough, a process developed in-house that allows for cannabis extraction with ice, water, heat, pressure, and all without chemicals and zero solvents. \n\nIt took over two years of experimentation and development to create the manufacturing technique. Jetty's co-founder Nate Ferguson says, \"Jetty mastered a natural purification process that removes the undesirable stuff that can mess with the flavor, while preserving everything we want to keep.\"  \n\nOnce again, Jetty pioneers its way through the California cannabis industry - this time with the industry's cleanest vape.\n\n### The History of Jetty Extracts\n\nIn 2013 the medical marijuana market in California was booming, and nascent cannabis brands were beginning to emerge in dispensaries across the state. Jetty Extracts was among the early handful of brands to make waves, and quickly they developed a cult-like following. From their humble beginning, Jetty set itself apart from the rest of the industry by focusing on clean cannabis, becoming obsessed with removing harmful chemicals from its vapes and cannabis products. At the time, this was novel; most consumers did not even consider that their cannabis product may be full of chemicals and dirty solvents. Jetty changed that.\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-19 at 12.27.23 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_19_at_12_27_23_PM_e05cf08b07.png)\nSince the start, the Founders of Jetty have been on a mission to provide clean and potent weed.\n\nAs a craft cannabis business, Jetty was (and still is) on a mission to create an artisanal cannabis brand that puts attention into sourcing the best cannabis, developing superior extraction methods, and creating access to the best products throughout the state. The result is a cannabis brand that prides itself on hand-crafted products free of chemicals, fillers, and pesticides.\n\n### Jetty Extract's CO2 Extraction Methods\n\nPrior to solventless extraction, Jetty set the bar high early on by extracting cannabis with a supercritical [CO2 extraction method](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U617i_Q56oc). CO2 extraction has become the go-to method for cleaner cannabis products in lieu of using solvents like butane, which leave a nasty chemical trail.\n\nButane is a hazardous way to extract weed, and research indicates that the final product will contain additives not suitable for humans. Jetty focused on CO2 extraction early on to create a cleaner, more consumer-friendly product. CO2 by nature is non-toxic; it is a natural waste product from human bodies and fermentation. As a redsult extracts made from CO2 are free of potential toxic or heavy metal residues that may be left behind by butane hash oil.\n\n### Jetty Extracts Helps the Chronically Ill \n\nSince 2014, [The Shelter Project](https://jettyextracts.com/blogs/stories/the-shelter-project-a-compassionate-legacy) has provided free and safe access to cannabis to people with chronic illnesses. The Shelter Project was a run-away success with California's medical marijuana patients, and Jetty quickly served hundreds of patients in need with medicine that was out of their reach financially. This was in many ways, why the [1996 Compassionate Care Act](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1996_California_Proposition_215#:~:text=Proposition%20215%2C%20or%20the%20Compassionate,testing%20for%20safety%20and%20efficacy.), or Prop 215, was initially signed into law - to help those in need.\n\nUnfortunately, when cannabis was given the green light for recreational use in California,  compassionate care programs were outlawed. \n\nAccording to Jetty's quick recap of the events,\n\n\"The legalization of cannabis for recreational use (Prop. 64) inadvertently made the operation of cannabis compassion programs virtually impossible. A multi-year effort to fix that flaw finally passed in 2019 (Senate Bill 34). \n\nImplementation of the new law took time and presented a new set of challenges. Among them is a regulation requiring all donated products to be shipped by Jetty to a licensed dispensary for patient pickup. Our heartfelt thanks goes out to Harborside Oakland for participating in this pilot program. \n\nAfter navigating numerous logistics, compliance, and other regulatory challenges with the team at Harborside, a new path for expanding Shelter is now clear.\"\n\n### The 5 Best Jetty Extracts Cannabis Products\n\nJetty has a wide array of products to explore. Below we call out our favorites among their product lines.\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-18 at 12.18.35 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_18_at_12_18_35_PM_dc113496f5.png)\n\n### Jetty Solventless Vape: Strawberries and Creme\n\nThe [Strawberries and Creme](https://jettyextracts.com/collections/jetty-solventless-vape/products/strawberries-and-creme-solventless-cartridge-1g) solventless vape is the cleanest vape on the market today, made with ice, water, heat and pressure-and no chemical nasties. It has a light color to the oil and is purified for the highest potency, delivering an incredibly satisfying experience from beginning to end.\n\nThis vape has a sweet strawberry flavor profile that has an ice cream-like finish. It is also reminiscent of strawberry gummies and leaves a tart but sweet, summer raspberry taste on the tongue. This is an extremely potent vape, and although it is a Sativa, be prepared for a full-body high that may feel sedating. We loved the full-body relaxation but enjoyed the clear-headed focus.\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-18 at 12.26.30 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_18_at_12_26_30_PM_4ae592ef37.png)\n\n### Jetty Unrefined Live Resin: Cookie Frost Diamonds\n\n[Cookie Frost Diamonds](https://jettyextracts.com/collections/jetty-live-resin/products/cookie-frost-diamonds-concentrate-1g) is 100% live resin which Jetty cryoextracts to capture the essence of the plant. Jetty's live resin is uncut (not distilled), with an unadulterated full spectrum of natural plant compounds. We felt invigorated by Cookie Frost Diamonds and were left buzzing with energy and engaged in lively conversation.\n\nCFD is a flavorful cross of Girl Scout Cookies and Platinum Girl Scout Cookies which is both sweet and spicy with a twist of citrus. Through heat and pressure, Jetty isolates the crystalline structures of THCa, creating a concentrate full of cannabinoids and terpenes.\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-18 at 2.58.16 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_18_at_2_58_16_PM_65d6c4ee66.png)\n\n### Jetty High THC Vapes: Maui Wowie Weed Cartridge\n\n[Maui Wowie](https://jettyextracts.com/collections/jetty-cartridges/products/copy-of-maui-wowie-gold-cartridge-1g) is a crowd pleaser and it happens to be Jetty's top selling vape cartridge of all time. It's super high in THC and is \"sweet, citrus-forward terpenes. A fun, energetic heady high that keeps you on your feet and groovin’\", according to Jetty's team. We think this strain is extremely buzzy and a great choice for those who want to be energized through the day and into the night!\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-18 at 3.11.00 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_18_at_3_11_00_PM_f2ebe305d8.png)\n\n### Jetty Concentrates: Papaya Live Badder\n\nJetty outdid themselves with [Papaya Live Badder](https://jettyextracts.com/collections/jetty-concentrates/products/papaya-live-badder-concentrate-1g), a hybrid cross of Citral #13 and Ice #2. It's all the things you'd expect from the name - tropical, fruity, and sweet. With one dab, you're transported on a clean and smooth cannabis high that makes you wish you were in a hammock under a palm tree.\n\nPapaya Live Badder is a creamy mixture that is 'whipped to perfection.' \nWith an abundance of cannabinoids and terpenes, you'll experience big flavors and a breadth of terpene profiles all in one go. We are fans of Jetty concentrates, for their purity and potency, and Papaya had us all smiling.\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-18 at 3.00.36 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_18_at_3_00_36_PM_ce05cacd77.png)\n\n### Jetty Infused Pre-Rolls: Pineapple Express x Pina Colada\n\nThe tropical double combo of [Pineapple Express x Pina Colada](https://jettyextracts.com/collections/live-resin-infused-prerolls/products/pineapple-express-x-pina-colada-unrefined-live-resin-infused-preroll-3-pack-2-1g) in a pre-roll is an infused explosion of citrus and pineapple flavors. Live resin from Pina Colada adds an herbal undertone, and the result is an overwhelmingly satisfying body buzz that got us up and dancing to the groove. We loved the top shelf bud, the potency, and the flavorful finish of this superb pre-roll.\n\n### Get Your Medical Marijuana Card\n\nIf you want to use medical marijuana to treat a state-approved health condition, you will \nneed a medical card to legally obtain safe and tested cannabis products. At HelloMD, we make it fast, easy and cost effective to [get your medical card](https://hellomd.com/get-started) ​ through our Telehealth services. Our medical professionals can also answer any questions you might have about using cannabis for medical issues.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.5037593984962405,"src":"/static/3a6bf2bb294afe27e5b22772661ceb96/ee604/ecbb5e8aaecfff4c3e95e3ec06d4e431.png","srcSet":"/static/3a6bf2bb294afe27e5b22772661ceb96/69585/ecbb5e8aaecfff4c3e95e3ec06d4e431.png 200w,\n/static/3a6bf2bb294afe27e5b22772661ceb96/497c6/ecbb5e8aaecfff4c3e95e3ec06d4e431.png 400w,\n/static/3a6bf2bb294afe27e5b22772661ceb96/ee604/ecbb5e8aaecfff4c3e95e3ec06d4e431.png 800w,\n/static/3a6bf2bb294afe27e5b22772661ceb96/f3583/ecbb5e8aaecfff4c3e95e3ec06d4e431.png 1200w,\n/static/3a6bf2bb294afe27e5b22772661ceb96/5707d/ecbb5e8aaecfff4c3e95e3ec06d4e431.png 1600w,\n/static/3a6bf2bb294afe27e5b22772661ceb96/d2b0b/ecbb5e8aaecfff4c3e95e3ec06d4e431.png 2026w","srcWebp":"/static/3a6bf2bb294afe27e5b22772661ceb96/58556/ecbb5e8aaecfff4c3e95e3ec06d4e431.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/3a6bf2bb294afe27e5b22772661ceb96/61e93/ecbb5e8aaecfff4c3e95e3ec06d4e431.webp 200w,\n/static/3a6bf2bb294afe27e5b22772661ceb96/1f5c5/ecbb5e8aaecfff4c3e95e3ec06d4e431.webp 400w,\n/static/3a6bf2bb294afe27e5b22772661ceb96/58556/ecbb5e8aaecfff4c3e95e3ec06d4e431.webp 800w,\n/static/3a6bf2bb294afe27e5b22772661ceb96/99238/ecbb5e8aaecfff4c3e95e3ec06d4e431.webp 1200w,\n/static/3a6bf2bb294afe27e5b22772661ceb96/7c22d/ecbb5e8aaecfff4c3e95e3ec06d4e431.webp 1600w,\n/static/3a6bf2bb294afe27e5b22772661ceb96/cc1d2/ecbb5e8aaecfff4c3e95e3ec06d4e431.webp 2026w","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_2299-markdown","title":"Cannabis for Increased Passion & Play! Part 2","slug":"cannabis-for-increased-passion-and-play-part-2","content":"This is the continuation of ['Cannabis for Increased Passion & Play' Part 1](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5887f2c9d88c9d000847c1d0/cannabis-for-increased-passion-and-play-part-1).\n\n### Cannabis & Foreplay\n\nFirst things first, let’s do away with the term “foreplay” because sexual intimacy can be a delicious, lingered-over journey from start to finish. Intercourse or genital-sex do not have to be the main act, as there is so much to explore and enjoy as you traverse the whole arousal journey. \n\nSecond, women in particular need extra time to relax in order to activate their fullest sexual response. There are areas of the female brain that are associated with feelings of worry, stress, anxiety, and guilt, and these take quite a bit of time to come “offline.” \n\nAt the same time, the vast network of erectile tissue of the clitoris, rich in sensory nerves and seemingly-infinite capacity for pleasure, (and about the size of a penis, though mostly all internal), also takes time to fully engorge. \n\nAs we know, cannabis will activate a woman's relaxation response, so toking in the bathtub before her partner comes home is one way for a woman to prime her body for more pleasure. However, toking together can be a form of foreplay, a part of the sexual experience, which slows things down and allows the erotic energy to build. Passing a joint or sampling the flavors of the vape pen is a way to connect with your lover as you cultivate the senses. \n\nThere are also topicals, cannabis-infused creams and oils (like Arnicann) that are designed to be used on the skin to sooth aches, but can be used for massage and even hand-jobs, as long as condoms aren't used where there's been oils. \n\nMassage is a wonderful form of “foreplay” and it can feel as good to give as to receive. Just lose yourself in giving, without wondering if you’re doing it right, and check in here and there to receive feedback from your lover so you can adjust accordingly. Find topicals that are made from food-grade ingredients so you can lick and kiss the body parts you’ve been rubbing! \n\nTip: Breathe deeply as you immerse yourself in touching, making out, and other forms of sexy play; deep breaths intensify pleasureable sensations and emotions. \n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/58922f0b189869000c9af616/embedded_images/58922f0e189869000c9af617/Screen_Shot_2017-02-01_at_10.52.57_AM.png)\n[Dee Dusault](https://www.deedussault.com/) is well known for her sexuality teaching which includes the use of cannabis.\n \n### Cannabis Lengthens Sexual Playtime\n\nYou can also use cannabis during the “valley” parts of sex, when the energy is less intense and you can rest and connect again, puff, and giggle, before getting down and dirty once more. \n\nCannabis, with its ability to stretch time, can help us to become lost in the intimacy, connection, and pleasure we can share with a partner (or enjoy with ourselves). Being high lends itself to slowing down and not chasing the “goal” of orgasm. Instead the goal becomes pleasure.\nWith cannabis, make-outs, cuddles, and love-making sessions become longer in duration, less goal-oriented, and as such, more of the brain chemical oxytocin gets released. This is the hormone responsible for feelings of trust, well-being and fulfillment. \n\nThe formulae for ganja-enhanced passion then looks like this: Cannabis = relaxation, + active relaxation cultivation (like yoga or a bath before sex) + mindfulness practice + good sexy play = longer good sexy play = more happy juice in the brain = more sexy play = more happy juice, in an endless loop of expanding pleasure.\n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\nIt’s no wonder Tantra Yoga considers sexual experience one of the foundational ways to attain enlightenment. \n\nTip: During a “valley” moment in sex, ask your partner to close their eyes and inhale as you press the cool metal mouthpiece of the vape pen to their lips. Closing the eyes enhances the other senses, so touch and taste become stronger. \n\n### What Strain or Dose?\n\nMake a sensual adventure of choosing strains, based on what you smell. Forgo delivery this Valentine’s, and take your date to a dispensary where they have nice big jars of cannabis, and take a big whiff of each one. The terpenes you like are probably medicinally helpful to you; your body is expressing it’s wisdom through these cravings and delights. \n\nBeginners might consider building a relationship to different cannabis strains before using it with sex. If you experiment and find you get agitated or anxious (or overly lethargic), that's not the strain for love making! Keep sampling, perhaps with masturbation, to see the sexy effect of each strain. There is no one best strain for sex, in my opinion, just many that can relax, arouse, and connect you. \n\nRELATED:[CANNABIS FOR INCREASED PASSION & PLAY! PART 1](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5887f2c9d88c9d000847c1d0/cannabis-for-increased-passion-and-play-part-1)\n\nRegarding dose, people new to cannabis, or who have been sensitive in the past, should start with a very low dose. I'm a fan of the principle of “minimum effective dose,” where we take the least amount of medicine needed to obtain the desired effect. It would be a waste of energy to use more muscular force than needed to chop firewood, for example, and there'd be physical consequences for overdoing it: sore muscles the next day. By the same token, there’s no need to get blotto stoned when using cannabis for sex. You can always add more! Low potency vaping (like Alchemy vape pens) helps to prevent over-doing it.\n\nTip: Each individual plant will affect your body and mind in its unique way, and this will change from time to time and plant to plant. One strain of Blue Dream might have slightly different genetics the next grow season. You might have different brain chemistry the next time you smoke it. By consuming less and going slow, you’ll be sure to ride the wave of the optimal cannabis high. \n\n### Lubrication with Cannabis\n\nNow you know why cannabis enhances passion and play, and you have some tips to make the most of it: Slowing down, being mindful, dropping goals, and immersing yourself in pleasure. \n\nA last word of advice: Make sure you have lots of water handy before things steam up. Cannabis can cause “dry mouth”, so by the same token, dryness in the vagina can also be a result. Even if you are going slow and savoring the “foreplay,” you might need to take hydration breaks or use additional lube to make sure there isn’t too much friction if you or your partner has a vagina. \n\n***********************************************************************\nIf you would like more inspiration, check out my Bay Area Valentines Tantra classes, sponsored by Alchemy Vape Pens by Dark Heart, [Kiva Chocolates](https://hellomd.com/brands/5787f6e054d3a610003b8948) and [Arnicann topicals!](http://www.goarnicann.com/ ) \n\nFriday night: [“Sexual Awakening Yoga”](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sexy-flex-for-women-tickets-31203488474?utm_source=eb_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=new_event_email&utm_term=viewmyevent_button) class for women, Saturday afternoon: [“Partner Yoga for Love”](https://www.meetup.com/Ganja-Yoga/events/236974981/) and [“Partner Tantra Yoga and Massage.”](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tantra-yoga-and-massage-sold-out-tickets-31204352057?utm_campaign=new_event_email&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eb_email&utm_term=viewmyevent_button) \n\nDee Dussault helps people find their bliss through relaxation, mindfulness, and sensuality. She is the founder of Ganja Yoga, as well as a Tantra teacher and sexuality coach. Since 2009, she has worked privately with hundreds of couples and singles, and taught public classes to thousands more, helping them to relax, slow down, and enjoy both sex and life even more. Find Dee at {Ganja Yoga}(www.deedussault.com) \n\nIf you are new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) post. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's 100% online, private and efficient.\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3071895424836601,"src":"/static/bbfb54e30876cefa88c73c44d3499ff6/14b42/e38f655e71fa0c4665f2f80f6cc2b969.jpg","srcSet":"/static/bbfb54e30876cefa88c73c44d3499ff6/f836f/e38f655e71fa0c4665f2f80f6cc2b969.jpg 200w,\n/static/bbfb54e30876cefa88c73c44d3499ff6/2244e/e38f655e71fa0c4665f2f80f6cc2b969.jpg 400w,\n/static/bbfb54e30876cefa88c73c44d3499ff6/14b42/e38f655e71fa0c4665f2f80f6cc2b969.jpg 800w,\n/static/bbfb54e30876cefa88c73c44d3499ff6/e5b09/e38f655e71fa0c4665f2f80f6cc2b969.jpg 818w","srcWebp":"/static/bbfb54e30876cefa88c73c44d3499ff6/58556/e38f655e71fa0c4665f2f80f6cc2b969.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/bbfb54e30876cefa88c73c44d3499ff6/61e93/e38f655e71fa0c4665f2f80f6cc2b969.webp 200w,\n/static/bbfb54e30876cefa88c73c44d3499ff6/1f5c5/e38f655e71fa0c4665f2f80f6cc2b969.webp 400w,\n/static/bbfb54e30876cefa88c73c44d3499ff6/58556/e38f655e71fa0c4665f2f80f6cc2b969.webp 800w,\n/static/bbfb54e30876cefa88c73c44d3499ff6/e5044/e38f655e71fa0c4665f2f80f6cc2b969.webp 818w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2335-markdown","title":"Shop Green: My Cannabis Holiday Gift Guide","slug":"shop-green-my-cannabis-holiday-gift-guide","content":"We are pleased to have Brandy Petricka join us as our newest guest blogger on the HelloMD platform. She is a Mom, cannabis lover and Director of Marketing at Alchemy by Dark Heart, an extremely popular vape company that combines \"The perfect blend for wellness.\" Happy holiday reading!\r\n\r\n### Holiday Cheer\r\n\r\nIt was Thanksgiving and my family was gathered at my Grandmother’s house anticipating our favorite meal of the year. Some of us were clinking glasses of rum and wine and catching up on the details of our lives. My younger cousins were huddled in the living room over a shared iPad screen playing Angry Birds. My uncles were convened in the living room, eyes fixed on the TV as the Steelers triumphed over the Colts. \r\n\r\nMy mother raised her glass and asked the family to join her in a toast. Everyone got up (with the exception of the kids). It was at that moment I noticed my uncle, still sitting in one of the recliners in the living room. Holding up a glass, with a look of embarrassment on his face I’d never seen before. I asked him later why he didn’t join us and he said very frankly, “Sciatica. It’s getting worse.” \r\n\r\n### Our Holiday Gift Guide\r\n\r\nThis year marks the first year in California that [marijuana consumption](http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/news/california-passes-recreational-marijuana-bill-prop-64-w448877) is legal for recreational use. So this year, instead of the typical bargain bin flannel pajamas and iTunes gift certificates, I’m going to gift my favorite people with something that will impact their wellness as well as their happiness. \r\n\r\nCheck out my suggestions for giving the gift of green this year to (almost) everyone on your list!\r\n\r\n### The Uncle With Nerve Pain\r\n\r\nEveryone has that uncle. He’s always manning the BBQ, he’s always got a dad joke on hand. Lately you’ve noticed him sitting more things out than usual and if pain is the reason - consider gifting him with something he likely wouldn’t get himself. Perhaps he’s a little on the conservative side or on the fence about cannabis smokables. \r\n\r\nTry asking your local dispensary about cannabis topicals. The beauty of cannabis topicals is that despite usually being very potent and chock-full of THC and CBD - they don’t cause a high. Your uncle can rub a little cannabis cream on his sore areas and no one will be the wiser - except you. His new favorite relative.\r\n\r\n### The Zen Best Friend\r\n\r\nHe wakes up in the morning in full sun salutation and loves quoting Buddha and Lao Tzu. This friend is all about good vibes. Indica strains are known for having calming and relaxing effects, great for evening use and the perfect pairing for a yoga or meditation session. Try a vaporizer pen with cannabis oil that has been infused with stress relieving notes like lavender and chamomile and other botanical essences like those in [Alchemy by Dark Heart vape pens](http://www.darkheartalchemy.com/learn-more/). Sure to help your bestie get through the rest of the winter season with a well-balanced aura.\r\n\r\n### The Busy Mom Who Never Sleeps\r\n\r\nEveryone knows a super mom. No one is sure how they do it. Up early and on the go until the wee hours. She might spend countless nights lying awake unable to drift off to sleep, wrought with a full mind. According to [The Atlantic](http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/08/americans-are-getting-worse-at-taking-sleeping-pills/375935/), over 50 million Americans suffer from insomnia and you know your favorite multi-tasking mama is one of them. This year, give her the gift of sleep. Check out brands that offer cannabis oil capsules or tinctures she can keep stashed in the nightstand for a restful sleep. \r\n\r\nRELATED: [THE ALCHEMY HOLIDAY WELLNESS PACK](http://www.darkheartalchemy.com/hellomdholiday/?utm_source=HelloMDHoliday&utm_campaign=HelloMDHoliday)\r\n\r\nBeing on-the-go means occasionally needing to take the edge off. Alchemy by Dark Heart vape pens carry a lower dose of THC. This is ideal for Mom’s who need to stay sharp but don’t want an overpowering effect. Mint and citrus in the Awaken pen, for instance, work as a stimulant to provide the perfect pick-me up for the morning dash. \r\n### The Newly-Legal College-Bound Cousin\r\n\r\nShe just turned 21 and still buzzing from the vibes of her newly found adulthood. Give her a sample of a marijuana strain someone with a paper deadline can appreciate. Consider strains like Sour Tangie and Sour Diesel, good for finding focus, energizing the mind and lifting the spirits. These Sativa strains are a great alternative for coffee-junkies and tend to be ideal for those oft necessary “wake and bake” mornings or long cram sessions. Vaporizers are great for the novice user or for those who need to remain highly functional throughout the day.\r\n\r\n### The Sweet Tooth\r\n\r\nEveryone knows someone who never seems to be too far from a plate of fresh baked cookies or a delicious slice of cake. For the sweet chaser in your life, stuff their stocking with a few choice cannabis edibles. Browse your local dispensary and be sure to ask about potency. Cannabis edibles tend to come with a pretty intense high, and are definitely not for the cannabis-weary. Pass on any directions when you give this gift to ensure they get the desired effect.\r\n\r\n### The Avid Coffee Drinker\r\n\r\nShe’s never far from her favorite coffee mug, or her favorite coffee shop. You would usually get a well stocked gift certificate to Starbucks, but this year - change things up a bit. For the coffee lover in your life, try a cannabis-infused coffee product. This ancient tradition has been around since the 16th century. \r\n\r\nDosage is again something you want to carefully consider, but there are plenty of low-dose options for someone new to cannabis. Remember to look for a Sativa infused coffee for morning consumption and an Indica infused coffee for the evening. \r\n\r\n### Give the Gift of Green\r\n\r\nAs cannabis legality grows in the US, the industry will begin to touch those who may not have considered marijuana to be the missing solution to their every day ailments. Whether its an avid pot smoker, a consistent conservative or just a very open minded wellness seeker - you’ll be sure to thrill unsuspecting gift receivers. \r\n\r\nMore importantly, you could be the reason someone in your life finds chemical-free, holistic support for pain that may be negatively shaping their lives. Sometimes, all it takes is a little nudge (under the guise of fancy wrapping paper). \r\n\r\nFor more tips or to answer your cannabis questions check out the HelloMD question forums or speak to your local dispensary. For the perfect stocking stuffer, check out [Alchemy’s Holiday Wellness Pack](http://www.darkheartalchemy.com/hellomdholiday/?utm_source=HelloMDHoliday&utm_campaign=HelloMDHoliday) available for a limited time only while supplies last. Great taste and a manageable high make it the perfect gift for anyone new to cannabis.\r\n\r\n________________________________________________________\r\n\r\nIf you are new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) post. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's 100% online, private and efficient.\r\n\r\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,/9j/2wBDABALDA4MChAODQ4SERATGCgaGBYWGDEjJR0oOjM9PDkzODdASFxOQERXRTc4UG1RV19iZ2hnPk1xeXBkeFxlZ2P/2wBDARESEhgVGC8aGi9jQjhCY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2P/wgARCAAPABQDASIAAhEBAxEB/8QAFwAAAwEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAIFBP/EABcBAAMBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABAgP/2gAMAwEAAhADEAAAAVfE+V1ySD//xAAZEAADAQEBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQIDEhH/2gAIAQEAAQUCnZ8dqa9RdKzJoVUj/8QAFBEBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAEP/aAAgBAwEBPwE//8QAFREBAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARD/2gAIAQIBAT8BZ//EAB0QAAICAQUAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABERIhAiIjMXH/2gAIAQEABj8CahQnmRWyjBeddmb+h8ken//EAB4QAAIDAAEFAAAAAAAAAAAAAAERACExUUFhcYGR/9oACAEBAAE/IeY0NfIs3kR0QPMZdh4hogBRDS7zNmz7hAHtgMz/2gAMAwEAAgADAAAAEMTP/8QAFhEBAQEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQAR/9oACAEDAQE/EB02G//EABYRAQEBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAEQEf/aAAgBAgEBPxAYz//EAB8QAQEAAgIBBQAAAAAAAAAAAAERACExQVFhcZGxwf/aAAgBAQABPxBsEFYxXr2d5oyJ6WaBXKePS4DEXNIv3KhjD0Gom+ZMtVEKIqQxnm/eDM458sSmf//Z","aspectRatio":1.3333333333333333,"src":"/static/5c46b654f12e0c4e2b1e8278ea0cbfc9/14b42/86735add06b128ba6295f786a4903bf8.jpg","srcSet":"/static/5c46b654f12e0c4e2b1e8278ea0cbfc9/f836f/86735add06b128ba6295f786a4903bf8.jpg 200w,\n/static/5c46b654f12e0c4e2b1e8278ea0cbfc9/2244e/86735add06b128ba6295f786a4903bf8.jpg 400w,\n/static/5c46b654f12e0c4e2b1e8278ea0cbfc9/14b42/86735add06b128ba6295f786a4903bf8.jpg 800w,\n/static/5c46b654f12e0c4e2b1e8278ea0cbfc9/47498/86735add06b128ba6295f786a4903bf8.jpg 1200w,\n/static/5c46b654f12e0c4e2b1e8278ea0cbfc9/54ac5/86735add06b128ba6295f786a4903bf8.jpg 1365w","srcWebp":"/static/5c46b654f12e0c4e2b1e8278ea0cbfc9/58556/86735add06b128ba6295f786a4903bf8.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/5c46b654f12e0c4e2b1e8278ea0cbfc9/61e93/86735add06b128ba6295f786a4903bf8.webp 200w,\n/static/5c46b654f12e0c4e2b1e8278ea0cbfc9/1f5c5/86735add06b128ba6295f786a4903bf8.webp 400w,\n/static/5c46b654f12e0c4e2b1e8278ea0cbfc9/58556/86735add06b128ba6295f786a4903bf8.webp 800w,\n/static/5c46b654f12e0c4e2b1e8278ea0cbfc9/99238/86735add06b128ba6295f786a4903bf8.webp 1200w,\n/static/5c46b654f12e0c4e2b1e8278ea0cbfc9/5e0b8/86735add06b128ba6295f786a4903bf8.webp 1365w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2087-markdown","title":"Firefly 2 – Unboxing and Review","slug":"firefly-2-unboxing-and-review","content":"One of the great things about being in the cannabis industry, is getting to try out some of the coolest gadgets and products in this fast moving space. Coolest of the lot, has got to be the newly released Firefly 2 from our friends at Firefly vapor.\n\nIf you are not familiar [with this vaporizer](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/56e0c2b6334a09000b00002b/looking-for-the-best-vaporizer-firefly2-hits-the-market), it follows the success of the Firefly 1, but it’s now been completely updated and refined.  For the past several months, demand has been sky high and all Firefly 2’s have been on back order. But I finally got my hands on one this weekend, and this is the unboxing.\n\n### First Impressions\n\nThe Firefly 2 arrived in a sleek white box, very reminiscent of an Apple product, which hints at the founder’s background with Apple Computer. When I see packaging like this, it indicates to me that the designers are detail oriented, and technically driven. First impressions count.\n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/57e07ece16ce300007d89918/embedded_images/57e07ed416ce300007d89919/DSC01864.JPG) \n\nThe little white box it arrived with, contains an alternative color lid (in this case blue) which the sender was thoughtful enough to include. Owning a Firefly 2 is as much about style as it is function, or put differently, why not look stylish when vaping with friends or at social events?\n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/57e07ece16ce300007d89918/embedded_images/57e0810ff093e80007b05649/DSC01937.JPG) \n\nRemoval of the outer lid indicates the continued attention to minor detail, that make a good impression on the recipient. Notice the ‘Enjoy your Flight’ humor on the box.\n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/57e07ece16ce300007d89918/embedded_images/57e07f3d40d57c000b9f53e1/DSC01874.JPG) \n\nOnce the cover is removed, the box includes a magnetic snap on the outer lid, for easy storage in the box.\n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/57e07ece16ce300007d89918/embedded_images/57e07ff616ce300007d8991b/DSC01877.JPG) \n\nOne of the first impressions of the Firefly 2 is that it is noticeably lighter than its predecessor (which felt a little like a heavy cell phone). The Firefly 2 is so light in fact, that one wonders what its made out of. It feels like some type of metal alloy, or space material. In reality, I am sure that changes with the battery have more to do with it.\n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/57e07ece16ce300007d89918/embedded_images/57e0818040d57c0007a5c08d/IMG_0426.JPG) \n\nRemoving the lid can be easily done with one hand. A sleek shiny (easy to clean) surface is revealed. This is path the vapor takes as it cools between the conduction chamber and your mouth. \n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/57e07ece16ce300007d89918/embedded_images/57e08225f093e8000b87a3d2/DSC01898.JPG) \n\n**Also included in the box:**   \n\nA charging dock which the Firefly 2 sits neatly in for easy charging.\nAn extra battery.\nUSB cable for connection to your computer.\nA cleaning kit.\nConcentrate pads (the Firefly 2 is able to manage both concentrates and flower).\n\n### The Review\n\nOne of the cool things about the Firefly 2 is that it connects to your phone using Bluetooth, and comes with a [free App for IOS](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/firefly-vapor/id1072223142?mt=8). I downloaded and installed this in a couple of minutes. \n\nAfter connecting to the Firefly 2, it immediately sensed that the firmware was out of date and began updating it wirelessly. The benefit here is that the software on your unit will be kept up to date with new releases without you having to service the Firefly 2. Pretty nifty.\n\nThe App also included some simple instructions on use of the Firefly 2, and how to set the options according to my preferences. You can choose between heat profiles, activation settings, concentrate vs flower and other device info. My overall impressions of the App are that its very simple to use, and not overly complicated by unnecessary features (which is great).\n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/57e07ece16ce300007d89918/embedded_images/57e0829740d57c0007a5c090/fireflyscreens.jpg) \n\nOnce satisfied with your settings, it’s time to give this puppy a whirl. The Firefly 2 is activated by two touch sensor on either side. \n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/57e07ece16ce300007d89918/embedded_images/57e1c220efe8df000b80eb08/IMG_0428.JPG) \n\nThis is an improvement over the previous model. Once its packed and ready to go, just holding it gently with your fingers on the touch pads activates the convection mechanism. \n\n[image/10] \n\nThe correct [packing technique](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51YZTTDfCr4) is important. You want the leaf to be well cut into small pieces so that the hot air flows easily and evenly over the particles. You can get a grinder from your local dispensary for this. The chamber looks quite large, but upon packing it surprised me how little it took to fill the chamber evenly. I tried it with my favorite strain – [Durban Poison](https://www.hellomd.com/strains/5a7cb16cd520d60009f4f4a3/durban-poison) – from my [home town](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durban) in South Africa.\n\nThe first thing you notice when you draw on the Firefly 2, is the difference in flavor between vaporizing like this and either smoking or using a vape pen. With the Firefly 2, you get an immediate sense for the different [terpenes]( https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5b989e8528d6e8000971f794/3-popular-questions-about-marijuana-and-terpenes-answered), and how they affect the specific strain. In the case of this Durban Poison, it’s a very pleasant citrusy flavor. Although I have spoked this stain many times, I have never before tasted those flavors. This makes sense, because the convection heated air has been tuned by the Firefly 2 to be at the precise temperature to activate and release the cannabinoids, but not so hot as to burn the plant matter. \n\nFor similar reasons, there has been a lot of discussion about the relative health benefits of [vaping over smoking](https://www.hellomd.com/answers/576ac3db79efdd000b00000c/vaping-vs-smoking-which-is-better).  \n\nThe other thing you notice is that there really is no smell left in the room after you exhale. In fact, I would say that you could use the Firefly 2 to consume indoors without anyone being the wiser based on any odor it may cause. This could be a good make it a good choice for people that live in apartments, of if you have children at home you may want be discrete around. Despite the relative lack of vapor, the strength of the cannabis is no less than other methods of inhalation.\n\nOne thing to be aware of is that you do need to give the FireFly 2 a good inhale to get it to work properly. When I first tried it out, I wondered if I was doing it right before realizing this. I would probably not recommend it to someone that was short of breath due to - for example - medical reasons. As long as you are able and willing to give it a good puff, you should be fine with the Firefly 2. \n\n### Final Thoughts\n\nThe Firefly 2 is [not the cheapest vaporizer](https://fireflyvapor.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=2&aff_id=1028) on the market, particularly with the low cost of disposable vapes, and pens, so it’s not for everyone. However, if you are a dedicated enthusiast, are concerned about the health impact of regular consumption of smoke or concentrate, or if you simply want the best portable available and are willing to pay the small premium, then I believe you should take a serious look at the Firefly 2. There really are few options that could match it in terms of style, flavor, function and portability. It’s no wonder that it’s been called the 'Best Portable'.\n\nThe changes to the newer model make it significantly better than its predecessor, and if you have the Firefly 1, I would recommend you consider an upgrade.  \n\n###[Buy it Here](https://fireflyvapor.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=2&aff_id=1028)\n\nOf if you have questions:\n\n###[Ask Them Here](https://www.hellomd.com/biz/firefly-vapor)","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3333333333333333,"src":"/static/e262dbd1c4f89efa30993fabfcf00315/14b42/1f831a5c32f66a28e231fbc82b0ede1f.jpg","srcSet":"/static/e262dbd1c4f89efa30993fabfcf00315/f836f/1f831a5c32f66a28e231fbc82b0ede1f.jpg 200w,\n/static/e262dbd1c4f89efa30993fabfcf00315/2244e/1f831a5c32f66a28e231fbc82b0ede1f.jpg 400w,\n/static/e262dbd1c4f89efa30993fabfcf00315/14b42/1f831a5c32f66a28e231fbc82b0ede1f.jpg 800w,\n/static/e262dbd1c4f89efa30993fabfcf00315/47498/1f831a5c32f66a28e231fbc82b0ede1f.jpg 1200w,\n/static/e262dbd1c4f89efa30993fabfcf00315/54ac5/1f831a5c32f66a28e231fbc82b0ede1f.jpg 1365w","srcWebp":"/static/e262dbd1c4f89efa30993fabfcf00315/58556/1f831a5c32f66a28e231fbc82b0ede1f.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/e262dbd1c4f89efa30993fabfcf00315/61e93/1f831a5c32f66a28e231fbc82b0ede1f.webp 200w,\n/static/e262dbd1c4f89efa30993fabfcf00315/1f5c5/1f831a5c32f66a28e231fbc82b0ede1f.webp 400w,\n/static/e262dbd1c4f89efa30993fabfcf00315/58556/1f831a5c32f66a28e231fbc82b0ede1f.webp 800w,\n/static/e262dbd1c4f89efa30993fabfcf00315/99238/1f831a5c32f66a28e231fbc82b0ede1f.webp 1200w,\n/static/e262dbd1c4f89efa30993fabfcf00315/5e0b8/1f831a5c32f66a28e231fbc82b0ede1f.webp 1365w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":0,"numPages":2,"currentPage":1,"id":5883,"name":"Vape","slug":"vape","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}