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  • Microdose Magic

    Microdose Magic

    A microdose is defined as taking 1/100th the expected pharmacological dose for a medication.  With cannabis as an example, the goal is to derive some of the benefits without getting high.


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    “Kiva has heard from Google engineers who micro-dose all day at work, as well as busy women who use a tiny amount of cannabis to manage stress while maintaining focus.”

    Get the Benefits without Getting Stoned – Green State

    It’s often about leaning in to life …We’re trying to talk about this as a productivity tool, as a sort of life-hacking tool … Microdosing is all about conscious cannabis use. You can also use it to replace some of the over-the-counter medications or some of these recreational products — the beer at lunch people are using to relax, smoke breaks, Valium. All of these are already integrated into society, and we can start to turn to cannabis for a really safe and effective alternative.

    Christie Strong, Communications Director @ Kiva

    Mondo’s Founder discovered the clear benefits of microdosing, but wasn’t satisfied with the options available. The taste and variety of available edibles and the imprecise dosages led O’Brien to develop her own “low dose powder that people can mix into the foods they were already comfortable eating.”

    Through education we want to teach people that cannabis consumption can be used to enhance productive lifestyles.

    Many women claim that this non-traditional drug route allows them to steer clear of addictive anti-depressants and painkillers, while still feeling really good.

  • What Las Vegas Poker Players Think of Legal Cannabis

    What Las Vegas Poker Players Think of Legal Cannabis

    Nevada legalized recreational cannabis on July 1st for all adults over 21 years old. One of the largest demographics that frequents Nevada casinos are poker players.

    What impact is it having on the game?

    “Recreational marijuana is fantastic,” said Evan Jarvis, but other players expressed different viewpoints.

    [Watch the video at the Oregon Cannabis Connecton.]

    There’s more than some overlap between the game and the plant. Three-time World Series of Poker champion Dutch Boyd is open about it:

    “Marijuana is part of poker. If you’re ever on the tournament trail and stop in a Tunica hotel room during a World Series of Poker circuit event or in Los Angeles for a stop on the World Poker Tour, just walk down the halls and it’s everywhere. It smells like weed. It’s part of the game’s culture.”

    @cryptoblast published his points of view on that same story, rules and regulations are being spoken of in the open, and with hope we’ll hear more stories — good, bad, and otherwise — about players’ approach.

  • California’s #1 Growth Industry Needs Skilled Candidates

    Explosive growth of the cannabis industry means employers are looking to hire more skilled candidates from hospitality, business and computer science backgrounds.

    According to Arcview Market Research (AMR) the adult-use cannabis market is set to triple in size over the next four years from $6.9 billion to $21.6 billion as California, Colorado and Washington continue to set a blistering pace in the wake of favorable legislation.

    Medical sales in Florida and other states also support the trend, which analysts say still relies heavily on California (31%) for a large part of its volume to-date.

    Companies ready to grab a big piece of California’s recreational cannabis market

    California is on track to continue leading the market in Medical and Recreational cannabis sales for the next five years. Colorado, Washington, and Oregon are in the Top Ten markets (of this growth industry) along with Massachusetts, Michigan, Maryland, and Missouri.

    Investors keep pouring money into cannabis industry

    The total amount raised by cannabis companies since the start of 2016 is $1.9 billion

  • Which Type Of Cannabis Is Right For You?


    Cannabis is like fine wine. One must know the basics of the product to be consumed in order to heighten the senses and fine tune the palate. Learning a few things before hand can help us make a more conscious decision when choosing the cannabis that is right for us.

    The differences in the strains vary in many ways, yet hold similar attributes as well. The body-high will be present regardless of the variety. The sedative qualities of cannabis (CBD and THC) affect the body in its respective ways.

    Many factors can be taken into consideration when dancing with the majestic Sheeba, but simplicity can guide us best. Think first of how you feel at the moment and go on remembering that marijuana will certainly heighten the magnitude of certain emotions. At the same time that it can transform certain attitudes of mind for the good it can also bring out a ‘less-inhibited’ side of ourselves which may require more self-control and self-consciousness. Certain strains carry a big punch. Thus, an effect of ‘thinking too much’ may occur.

    Source: Which Type Of Cannabis Is Right For You

  • Getting Well more than Getting High

    Getting Well more than Getting High


    Medical research and hundreds of years anecdotal evidence from human consumption of the plant have repeatedly shown cannabis provides comfort to people with conditions ranging from migraines and menopause to PMS and Parkinson’s Disease.

    In all of its formats — flower, concentrates, edibles, lotions — there are cannabis products available with low dosages of the psychoactive ingredient THC and higher concentrations of ingredients that provide relief and therapeutic benefits without getting you stoned.

    The ongoing normalization of cannabis helps more people get comfortable with its medicinal value. Even though more than half of the United States have passed laws allowing use of medical cannabis, social stigma associations prevent some people from exploring their options. The same stigma often prevents people from discussing the topic at all.

    Counseling from peers, discussions about choices, and good amounts of patience can help reticent friends and family make informed decisions about trying cannabis for themselves.

    If you live in a state where cannabis is illegal, you can order (Hemp-derived) CBD products online, which will help boost levels of your natural endocannabinoids and also protect against bone loss and osteoporosis. CBD can be taken in conjunction with ERT to lower your risk of developing breast cancer. There are several ways to take CBD. You can vaporize CBD only oil, or to get the full health benefits, eat CBD oil, edibles, or pills.
    Source: http://www.impactcannabis.org/medical-marijuana-women/

  • Celebs Talk Cannabis

    Celebrities speaking out creates conversations around water coolers and coffee breaks more effectively than mounting scientific and medical evidence regarding cannabis’ benefits and the positive anecdotes from everyday people whose lives are changed for the better.

    Mainstreaming of cannabis — making it an acceptable topic of everyday conversation — is key for better access to more people and to driving industry growth from the current US$10BN per year into a $US20+ per annum business. Public figures’ take on what are often private matters opens dialogs in homes and workplaces where they might not happen otherwise.

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