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Choosing the right medical cannabis strain 

A lot of people are turning to weed as a means to treat different ailments. It’s been legalized for Crohn’s disease, ALS, and even pain that’s there, including MS, Parkinson’s, and seizures, and terminal illnesses too. Medical marijuana can be obtained in the form of tinctures, edibles, and vapes, which is great for a lot of people who want to try different types of weed, and the way it works.

The cannabis world is a bit scary for those using this for the first time, but here, we’ll go over some of the things that you want to consider when choosing the cannabis strain, including other attractive parts of this to consider.  Sativa and indica are the two most common ways for you to have weed. There are hybrids too, which mix the both of them, and you should consider the types of options when you choose to weed too. 

The Cannabinoids to choose 

There are also cannabinoids that you need to choose as well. Cannabinoids are basically what interact with those receptors and offer different functions. Currently, there have been 66 different cannabinoids that are found, with it being divided into different subclasses. There is cannabigerolic, cannabinol, cannabics homes, cannabidiol, cannabielsoin, cannabicyclol, cannabitriol, and also, THC and CBD that are two of the most common. 

Right now, we don’t know much about all of these classes, but for the most part, you’ve got THC along with CBD, and that’s where the lion’s share of cannabinoids are.  There is usually some kind of blend of these two.

THC is the one that’s known for the high that you get, and this is one that works well if you’ve got neuropathic pain, appetite issues, and also nausea too, for these can sometimes help with the different effects that are there.

CBD offers a ton of benefits, and is anti-anxiety, responsible for reducing a lot of the side effects that can happen when you take too much THC, since it can quell anxiety, help with memory loss, and is easier for you to handle. 

The terpenes Matter too 

Another part of cannabis that’s oftentimes ignored, is terpenes. Terpenes are responsible for the way that the plant smells, whether it’s smelling like a skunk, sweet, or like citrus and diesel, since this is something that cannabis varies in terms of scents.  This is one of the best things that the cannabis plant offers, and it’s usually not paid attention to. 

For a lot of strains, they are actually able to develop a personality from the terpenes that are there. But the thing is, terpenes are more than just the first impression smells. They are oils that are definitely helpful for a variety of reasons. If you’ve ever had essential oils, this is what’s responsible for this, and it’s also something that works directly with cannabis, in order to create an entourage effectively. This is a result of the different symbiosis of the different compounds that are there. This is all put together in a harmonic manner, and this produces a ton of different effects. 

Right now, the discovery of terpenes isn’t just limited to weed, it’s available in other plants too, and is responsible for aromatherapy. There are tons of different popular types of plants, and variants too that are worth mentioning as well.

With that said, the world of cannabis comes with a wide variety of different parts to this. You should speak with a doctor in order to get you the best strain that you can, and also what strains will work best for you. 

Can I use Cannabis with Lamictal 

Lamictal along with cannabis may be great for those who have epilepsy or other conditions that cause seizures. They both work together to sooth movements that are spastic, help to reduce inflammation, and balance the neurochemicals that are a part of seizures. But there are some drug interactions with this, so be mindful when you mix both of these. 

What Lamictal is

This is basically branded lamotrigine, which is a medication that’s used to control or prevent seizures win the body. It’s considered off label for being an anticonvulsant, so it’s not directly approved by the FDA to help with this. It helps to work through the imbalance of the neurotransmitters which are responsible for not just seizures, but other kinds of epilepsy. 

This is not approved for children under 2, since this can cause a rash that’s light threatening, especially when used too much. While experts don’t really know how it works directly, they theorize that it works with the nerve pathways, decreasing these, offering better signals towards the brain, slowing this activity, to help with treating various activities associated with seizures. 

Those with epilepsy, lennox-gastuat syndrome, and tonic-clonic seizures can benefit from this. It does take a few weeks to work, and doses may start low to ensure that you can handle the side effects, raising them every couple of weeks till you get the ideal dosage. 

Benefits and drawbacks of Mixing This 

There are benefits to mixing Lamictal and cannabis, and this is depending upon the symptoms that you wish to seek. CBD is great for reducing signatures, and there are medications that are CBD focused, so if you have symptoms, this can help, and Lamictal can complement this as well. 

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CBD also does interact and prolong how long it’s in the body, and it can cause affects which are adverse. You should discuss how these react before putting it into the regimen of medications. It does work well in some cases of bipolar, but if you have some strains, it may cause paranoia, but others may help with anxiety and the like. As for risks, there aren’t any specific studies which show the interactions that may be adverse, but the problem is that there is not enough research there. it’s sedative, so it may increase if you’re taking more marijuana and the like. If you use these two together. It can increase both confusion, and dizziness as well. 

If you have too high of a dosage of this, it causes rashes that are dangerous, which eventually lead to possible hospitalization, or even in some cases death if the rash is sever. This can clear up within eight weeks of starting treatment, but you also may want to add more cannabis until you figure out the safest response. 

Cannabis when you take this with Lamictal does lead to confusion, dizziness, motor coordination issues, and drowsiness, and it can definitely be a problem for many. If you’re going to use dosages that are low, you should start with lower numbers, go slow, and take your time with this, as it can play a huge part of this. 

Remember, Lamictal, like any drug, can interact, and it’s something that we don’t’ have enough studies of right about now, since cannabis is considered a schedule I drug.  If you’re curious about possibly using this, do be mindful of this, since it can sometimes increase the sedation, balance issues, dizziness, and confusion that comes with this, and you’ll want to discuss using tis with a doctor before you choose to go ahead and start taking this. 

How to Get Rid of Weed Smell 

It happens to a lot of people. You’re enjoying some cannabis, and then, you start to notice that people are looking at you. they may comment on your smell, and that is obvious.

They know that you’ve been smoking. That skunk scent that happens after you finish smoking a bowl. It’s a nice sensation, but the smell is something that’s hard for a normal person to get rid of, unless they know how to. So how can you get rid of that smell? Here are some good ways to do so. 

Take it Outside 

If you have a chance to do it, do it outside.  You should make sure that the laws allow you to do this though. This is because, you can set it up so that the wind won’t blow this back, and you also are able to set up a space that’s good for you to smoke without disturbing other people. 

If you have cannabis that you enjoy, try to keep this in a container that’s airtight. That way, the only time that it smells is when you pull it out to pack it. 

After the Session 

So you’ve managed to take that session outside and have also been able to get the smell off of you too. How can you ensure that the extra odors don’t’ follow you back. The first thing is after a session, you should make sure that you wash those hands, getting rid of the residue.  If you’re unable to wash your hands try to use some sort of hand sanitizer to get this off.

Make sure that you also focus on your breath too. Get some fresh mints, or chew some gum, or get the mouthwash to rinse out the mouth.

Finally, if possible, change your clothes and ideally take a shower. If you’re unable to do this, just spray some perfume on there, but don’t overdo it because people don’t like the smell of that. 

Getting Smells out of Your room 

So how can you make the room not smell like cannabis? 

First, you want to make sure that you have some kind of ventilation, or airflow that’s there. crack open a couple of windows, and then, exhale a little bit.  This then causes the smoke to move through the air, instead of just sticking around you and then absorbing into the clothes that you’re wearing. 

Fans and air filters are great for airflow, and it can also help to reduce the smoke smell that’s there. you should try to consider kitchen vents if you’re unable to open windows, or you can turn on fans to the top settings.

You’ll also want to use a sploof, otherwise known as a smoke filter. This is made usually from cardboard toilet paper tubes, and some fabric softener sheets.  You inhale, and then, grab the tube and then exhale this.  That way, instead of surrounding the area with this, you are able to inhale the normal scents that are there.

Finally, if you don’t want the place to smell, you can also use incense and candles.  You can definitely find incense that works with the cannabis that you like, offering a better, more rewarding smoke, and one that’s more tolerable for everyone.

The smell of cannabis smoke is not for everyone, and if you’re someone who is interested in prevention of this, then try to use these tips today. That way, you can build a fine smoking experience, improve your cannabis consumption, and not finish the session stinky, which is always a plus for any cannabis user to have. 

What a Dry Herb Vaporizer Is 

If you’re someone who is familiar with cannabis, you might’ve heard about dry herb vaporizing. What is it? and what’s the benefits of this?  Well, it’s a bit different from a traditional vaporizer, which usually uses cannabis oil, or cannabis concentrates, and the cool thing about this, it does offer some great recreational usages, and also some different advantages too! 

What is It? 

This is basically a tool that offers the cannabis flower to the point of vaporization, rather than the burning combustion point. So it won’t get as high as a pipe, or even a bong.  There are some types, such as the tabletop ones that you put on a desk or a table, and they usually involve a chamber, an element to heat it, and a mouthpiece that usually helps manage the temperatures within this.

They also have vape pens, which look like a regular vape, and basically, you vaporize the flower using batteries too, and it doesn’t involve a wall plug. It’s great for consuming this while you’re on the go, and you don’t have to roll joints, or even pack bowls.  They do require some cleanup to remove and also take care of the material in there whenever you’re done. 

How they work 

They usually involve heating this up, using some kinds of constituents that are active, and then making a vapor that’s perfectly inhalable. This is usually the cleaner way to have cannabis when compared to smoking. Since the vaporization is at a lower temperature, this lets you inhale a bit more, and it doesn’t burn off most of this through flames and the like. Since you’re not using smoke for any of these, the toxins and the carcinogens that you have to worry about when you smoke just are there.

It’s very easy for a person to use. You just add the cannabis into there, choose the temperature, and then, as it gets vaporized, it gets in there, and then, after some hits, when you hit the right amount of components, you then simply take out the rest of the flower, in order to keep a fresh experience. 

The Benefits of This 

If you’re wondering why people do this, the answer is simple. It actually was found to be a good alternative to those who smoke, since there are people who would like to use flowers, but their immune system is bad, or they struggle with respiratory conditions.

Vaping doesn’t irritate your lungs as much, you’re not inhaling carcinogens, or even the toxins that happen when the plant gets burned, and it actually was found to be a way to improve the symptoms that are there.

They offer higher concentrations of various terpenes, cannabinoids, and the like. It was found that more and more of the cannabinoids were present within these symptoms for those who vaporized the cannabis, especially compared to those who smoked the flower itself. It’s a great option for those who want something stronger, and also, it offers higher value for a dollar. 

It also keeps the integrity of these terpenes a whole lot better, offering a smoke that’s better, and more aromatic, and it definitely offers a fun flavor based on what the temperature is. The right setting of heat, and the correct buds offer a true flavor profile, especially for some cultivars. It’ll highlight the aroma and the flavor, which might’ve not been sensed when smoking this, and the materials of the plant.

It’s also a lot more discreet, and it can help with making sure people don’t notice that you’re smoking cannabis as well too. 

What CBD Is 

While both CBD and THC are great for the body, there are other cannabinoids within, more minor ones, that are worth mentioning too. One of the most common of the minor cannabinoids is cannabigerol, or CBD, and while it’s not as prevalent as the other compounds, this is a powerful one. A lot of people use VBD to treat their mood, pain, and the different symptoms that are there. What’s the rundown surrounding it? We’ll go over that here. 

What it Is 

Cannabigerol, is basically a precursor in most cases to the different kinds of cannabinoids within this. Basically, it’s considered a mother cannabinoid, and without it, you’re not going to get THC. When a cannabis plant flowers, cannabigerolic acid, which is the acid form of the CBD that’s in this, is found in large amounts.

But, as there are more reactions within the plant and other chemical activities, this becomes the compounds that we’re familiar with, including THCA and CBDA, which then become CBD and THC, and usually, that happens when consumed. At this point, very little of this stays around as CBG.  So where does it originate from? Well CBGA is basically produced directly from the cannabis plant itself. It’s basically the parent to a lot of other different cannabinoids.

 In a way, this is like the “stem cells” that are in our body. As the plant starts to grow up, the CBGa that’s produced in this does start to increase.  But then, when the sun hits this, causing UV light to be exposed to this, changes happen. Basically, enzymes within the plant crate the other cannabinoids within this. When you harvest the cannabis plant, about 1% or less of that is CBG or CBGa in most cases. 

There are a few strains however that do get bred selectively in order to have larger numbers of CBG when it’s time to be harvested. This gets expanded, allowing for users to try out different cannabinoid blends in a simplistic manner. 

The benefits 

The cool thing about cannabis is that this is something that is still being studied, so we might find out more and more. But right now, there isn’t a ton of research on the benefits of CBD. There are some animal studies that CBG has, and a lot of promising results from this.  Some benefits of such include: – a natural antiseptic, antifungal, and antibiotic 

Anti-inflammatory properties 

Reduces blood pressure 

Stimulates the bones and production 

Inhibits the growth of tumors.

Is a natural antidepressant. 

Can reduce intraocular pressure, to help those with glaucoma. 

The cool thing about this, is that it’s also not psychoactive, unlike THC, and it’s very similar in most cases to the way that CBD does work in the body. It also can work to reduce the high that you get off THC, since both of them do utilize the same receptors. It’s a potential type of way for people to get the treatments that they want, without having to deal with the highest that come from this.It also might be good for gastrointestinal conditions, so for those that have colon inflammation, it works well.

It also may naturally stimulate the appetite, given that it’s something that can help you consume more food. 

Compared to the control that was used in these experiments, for rats that consumed two times the amount of CBG, they were able to get more food, without worrying about their motor functions getting messed up. 

It’s great for a lot of reasons and could be a potential beneficial compound for those with glaucoma, and right now, more studies are happening. 

Solutions to Why CBD Doesn’t Work for you 

Have you tried to use CBD, but there’s no effect? You’re not alone. There are differences based on sex, age, even weight, which can impact this. Your natural physiology also plays a critical role in this too.A lot of people experience effects, but it can be disappointing when you don’t feel anything. You’ve researched it, and even chosen brands that offer the entourage effect, but there’s nothing.  However, you may have to solve it in different ways. Here, we’ll give you the best solutions for those who arne’t able to feel the effects of CBD, so you  can get some relief, and fast! 

The dosage needs to be Adjusted 

The oils themselves come in different concentrations, usually percentages.  Those that have different amounts usually also have some percentages that also account for carrier oils, the formulas, and even the terpenes. If you’re feeling nothing after trying one type of product, you may just have to go stronger. Getting something more concentrated is great too, since you can take the same amount, without having to worry about ingesting too much.

The dose is usually some kind of measured quantity. When you try CBD at first, those people who start with lower dosages to lower amounts need to try things out to see where they can find it. 

You can also skip this by trying the CBD calculator for dosage, based on the body weight and the age range and the like. Try that, and then increase this until you’ve got the right spot for the dosage intact. 

How you Ingest Matters 

The method of ingestion also plays a part in this. Most people start with small drops, oral administration. This usually takes a bit longer for it to work, and it also has a much lower bioavailability that’s there. What this means is, you may actually not be getting enough CBD, especially if you pay a lot for this. If you notice that CBD isn’t’ working for you, consider trying to put it underneath the tongue rather than just into the entire mouth, as this gets directly into your blood capillaries, and it can generate a much stronger, and faster means of experience as well.

Look at Lifestyle

How your lifestyle is also plays a huge part in the effectiveness of CBD. This is especially true if you use fatty acid amide hydrolase, which is a protein that breaks down anandamide, which is otherwise known as the bliss molecule.  Through this, CBD is able to elevate those levels of anandamide, which play a big part in sleep, appetite, and also pain too.

Another way to increase this though is through exercise, as the “runner’s high” comes from this. Resistance training also can cause elevated anandamide levels after a few weeks. Your diet plays a part in this too. If you have a lot of fatty acids, those are precursors for the endocannabinoids. Anchovies, eggs, beef, chicken, and the like have a lot of anandamide. If you have a lot of kale, spinach, or dill, this inhibits your FAAH, so keep that in mind.

Remember as well to set your expectations in a healthy manner. Some people expect miracle cures through the use of CBD, but that’s not the case. It’s important to understand that it’s not a magic bullet, and it never will be something that you’re wanting to use.

If you’re someone who does have issues with CBD, you need to remember that it doesn’t work for everybody. It’s frustrating, but the lower you set your expectations the higher the chance of there being real effects. 

What Wax Pens Are 

Wax pens are something that’s great for vaporizing different concentrates of cannabis and is great for different types of usages. 

While it does take a bit of time to learn, if you’re someone who loves to use cannabis, and is willing to learn, this is a good way to vape it, without needing to invest in a dab rig. Learning how to utilize these and why you should consider them is really cool. It’s important to note though, if you’re going to buy one of these, always get them from dispensaries’. There are a lot of black marker pens that are dangerous to consume. 

What they are and How they Work 

Basically, they’re vapes that involve wax, and you consume this, or other types of concentrate. It can also include different dabs as well, and you don’t need a bong or anything super complex to use these. 

They work similar to other types of vapes. 

They each contain the following: 

  • A battery to recharge 
  • A chamber or otherwise called an atomizer to put the wax in 
  • A coil or thing to heat up your concentrate 
  • The mouthpiece that allows you to inhale that vapor 

When you turn this on, or if you inhale this, the heating part of this starts to work, vaporizing those concentrates, and it goes directly to the mouthpiece. You inhale, and you get the cannabinoids there.

They do get hot though, hotter than a normal vape pen, and you should get into the habit of cleaning these so they stay useful and functional. 

How you can use these 

It’s pretty simple, but once you get it, you’ll probably want to just use this. The first step is to first and foremost, ensure that the battery is charged priority to using this.

Once this is charged up, take the pen cap off, open up your atomizer where it concentrates though. Put the wax in there but give it some room. Don’t just stuff it up. Put the chamber back, place the cap on top of it to close this. Press the power button, or inhale into this.

When you inhale, you might have to also press a button, but usually, once you’ve inhaled, you hold that directly into the long area, and then you let this out.  Put the cap back on top of this so you don’t have any concentration leaking 

There you have it. Simple, right? One thing you have to make sure that you do, is to clean this up often, simply because it can get really gross, and sometimes, mold and bacteria get on there. If you don’t want that, which is actually dangerous, make sure that the concentrates are safe for you to put your lips on, and are clean enough for that too. Alcohol, a swag of cotton, and some war water is really all that’s needed in order to clean one of these guys. 

The pros and Cons 

This is something that’s a little bit tricky in order to provide upkeep that’s regular, and the correct functionality, but it also offers portable and flexible ways for concentrates. 

Compared to say having a full-on dab rig and using a blowtorch though, this is so much easier, and it usually involves less trial and error.

High THC Potency Cannabis Oil Vape Pen Isolated on a White Background

You want to make sure that you keep in mind that these concentrates are super potent, and it’s something that can get you real high, real fast. If you’re an inexperienced user, perhaps wait until you’ve handled this kind of potency before you try to experiment with that sort of potency that’s there.