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ART & CULTURE
Exploring How Judaism Views Cannabis

"Medicine is medicine," says Rabbi David, ritual director of Toronto’s Beth Emeth Bais Yehuda. He’s referring to cannabis, which is slowly gaining acceptance among the Jewish community, despite the fog of stigma still surrounding the plant.

BUSINESS
Canada celebrates its first legal 4/20 so what went right, what went wrong?

Thanks to recreational cannabis legalization in Canada, 4/20 feels different this year, and it also gives us the opportunity to reflect on what Canada got right and wrong about cannabis rec.

CANNABIS ABROAD
What is the U.S. Farm Bill?

The future of industrial hemp has never looked brighter. Introduced in 2018, the U.S. Farm Bill is one of the most significance pieces of legislation to ever greet the cannabis industry. With the passing of the bill, billions have been allocated in subsidies for American farmers, whose markets were bolstered by rejecting stricter limits on food stamps, and hemp was legalized at the federal level.

HEALTH & BEAUTY
What Cannabis-Based Health and Beauty Products Are Available?

Already a robust category, the health and beauty space has become even more diverse with the addition of hemp, CBD and medical cannabis. The number of new products being added under this banner is growing daily, and now includes everything from food and drink, to beauty and skin products, and even pet treats and supplements.

HEALTH & FITNESS
Dr. Marc Taormina on cannabis and comforting patients

"I feel like a pariah in the Missouri medical community."

SAFETY & USAGE
Why Heavy Cannabis Users Should Consider Taking a Tolerance Break

When Trevor Goldman took his first break from consuming cannabis, financial reasons were the chief motivator. But he later took breaks for different reasons: "I started intentionally taking breaks of a couple months at a time because I was a new father and wanted to be as present as possible."

SCIENCE & TECH
Q&A: Extracts expert David Hyde on where extracts are headed

Few people know cannabis extracts and distillates as well as David Hyde, ExtraktLab’s social media manager, who got his job after debunking spurious claims by companies selling cannabis concentrates.

EDUCATION
Is Medical Cannabis a Cure-All?

Like any prescribed medication, the therapeutic indications of cannabis are limited and have the potential for adverse effects if used improperly or abused.

LIFESTYLE
Exercising the Right to Feel Great and Recover Quickly

Cannabis has long been riddled by myth and beaten down by stereotype. Suffice to say, the image of the typical stoner – feet up on the couch, eyes glazed over and red over a perma-smile, with a bag of chips in hand – still finds resonance in the collective consciousness. Thankfully, however, that viewpoint is quickly starting to morph and a new picture is beginning to emerge.

WELLNESS
Patient Profile: Phil Kwong requires daily cannabis use to keep his MS at bay

When Phil Kwong, 28, wakes up in his Vancouver home, his morning routine includes vaping cannabis before embarking on his day. He’ll continue medicating with cannabis until bedtime because years ago he discovered the ideal pairing to his conventional treatment: cannabis.

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BUSINESS
Canada celebrates its first legal 4/20 so what went right, what went wrong?

Thanks to recreational cannabis legalization in Canada, 4/20 feels different this year, and it also gives us the opportunity to reflect on what Canada got right and wrong about cannabis rec.

HEALTH & FITNESS
Dr. Marc Taormina on cannabis and comforting patients

"I feel like a pariah in the Missouri medical community."

EDUCATION
Is Medical Cannabis a Cure-All?

Like any prescribed medication, the therapeutic indications of cannabis are limited and have the potential for adverse effects if used improperly or abused.

HEALTH & FITNESS
Can CBD help combat sleeplessness?

If you’ve ever been frustrated by insomnia or even not been able to fall asleep as soon as you’d like, you recognize how desperate you can get when attempting to find a solution. Melatonin, warm milk and counting sheep just don’t cut it. That’s why some insomnia sufferers have turned to CBD, one of the key medical cannabinoids found in cannabis.