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Cannabis Card Online – How to Get One

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In order to purchase, sell, or cultivate medical marijuana products, both patients and intending dealers, as well as growers, need to obtain a valid recommendation from a qualified physician or a valid government-issued medical marijuana identification card. The process is often relatively easy and straightforward. You can get a medical marijuana (MMJ) ID card without needing to visit any facility. With a few simple steps, you can initiate the process, submit your application, and have your card delivered to you within the next 2-3 days. In this article, we`ll look at how to apply for, and get a cannabis card online.

Online Medical Marijuana Card

Basically, a medical marijuana card or cannabis card is an identification card given to patients who need to access ...

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Marijuana and Weight Loss Ultimate Guide

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Marijuana and weight loss has become a hot topic in the natural health industry. THC and weight loss seems like an odd couple, but data shows a lot of promise in this area. Can marijuana help you lose weight? If you follow the guidelines in the article you'll see why it can be useful and how to maximize the effects!

Does Weed Make You Lose Weight?

Saying that smoking weed makes you lose weight isn't telling the whole truth. While marijuana weight loss sounds perfect, there is only epidemiological data showing that regular cannabis users are less obese than non-users. Some data shows that overweight and obese individuals do successfully lose weight when using marijuana. But, why does weed make you lose weight?

Does Weed Increase Metabolism?

Weed weight loss may be ...

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Is Weed a Blood Thinner? — What You Need to Know

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Is weed a blood thinner? This questions is commonly asked. The cannabis industry is a fast-growing industry, both in the US and other countries of the world. Most notably, marijuana is already serving as a trusted alternative to many traditional medications such as analgesics, anti-inflammatory, and anxiolytic drugs. Obviously, we can agree that even though there's still much more we don't know about marijuana, the much we know holds amazing therapeutic promises. And in line with this fact, countries around the world, including the United States, have started embracing the use of marijuana, not just for recreation and relaxation, but also for medical purposes. Medical experts advise the use of marijuana for treating certain conditions, such as heart complications and seizures. In fact, ...

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CBD and Blood Pressure — Does CBD Lower Blood Pressure?

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High blood pressure can often be the gateway to other medical conditions, especially cardiovascular issues like hypertension and heart attack. Many blood pressure medications exist on the market today to help alleviate the suffering of people with high blood pressure. What if the priceless cannabinoid, CBD, has the answers to all the questions? What if CBD oil can be used to lower blood pressure, just as it is potent for treating stress and anxiety? According to research, cannabidiol (CBD) oil may be used to improve heart health. And if CBD can lower blood pressure, how much CBD oil can be used to reduce high blood pressure?

Can CBD Lower Blood Pressure?

Yes, CBD has been shown to be potent in lowering blood pressure. Indeed, CBD is known for many important purposes. ...

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Cannabinoids in Cannabis

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Lets look at the similarities and differences of cannabinoids in cannabis. Humans have used drugs that have been derived from plants for many thousands of years to decrease and cope with pain. The way dosing for cannabis is, it makes it almost impossible to overdose on. In 1964 THC was discovered at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel by Dr. Raphael Mechoulam. In the year 1973, scientists discovered the first opiate receptors in the human brain.

Ancient Greece Used Opiates for Pain

Opioid receptors are distributed widely in the brain and can be found in the digestive tract and spinal cord.  Opium is found in the seedpod of poppy plants. In 1975 scientists discovered that the human brain had what are known as “endogenous opiates”, commonly known today as ...

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Medical Marijuana Overview

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Every day the conversation on medical marijuana is growing. Here we will overview some of the ways marijuana is used as medicine, both in and outside the pharmaceutical industry.

Pharmaceutical Cannabis Products:

At this point in time there are only a few approved pharmaceutical forms of cannabis-based medicine available by prescription. Marinol-(Dronabinol) -Marinol is a synthetic form of THC sold in pill form and mixed with sesame oil. -It is used to help with nausea and vomiting and for relief from some of the many unwanted side effects that chemotherapy patients typically go through. -Marinol does not work as well as real THC because it takes a long time to absorb, leaving the patient waiting for up to 4 hours before feeling any of its ...

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5 Best Terpenes for Anxiety

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  For many of those with anxiety, calming down and relaxing can be an everyday struggle. Fortunately, there are numerous ways a person can manage their condition such as through therapy and sometimes, medication like SSRIs. More recently, there have been studies that show cannabis as a potential treatment for anxiety and anxiety disorders. This may be because many cannabis strains are loaded with terpenes that help calm you down so you can relax. However, what are terpenes and what are the best terpenes for anxiety? Could these terpenes help with other conditions as well?

What Are Terpenes?

Before discussing what the best terpenes are, let’s first discuss what they are and how they help with various conditions such as anxiety. Terpenes are ...

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How to Get A Medical Cannabis Card From Colorado

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    How do you get a medical cannabis card? Are you living in the state of Colorado? Are you a medical patient? Do you have a medical condition that qualifies for a medical cannabis card? These are just some of the questions that need to be answered before you even think about getting a card. Cannabis for medical purposes in Colorado got approved under Initiative 20 on November 7th, 2000. In 2010, two bills on cannabis were signed into law by Colorado Governor Bill Cutter. House Bill 1284 - It provides the regulatory framework for dispensaries, including giving local communities the ability to place-sensible controls on the operation, location, and ownership of dispensaries. Senate Bill 109 - This helps prevent abuse and fraud by ensuring that only ...

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Marijuana And Coronavirus: What You Need To Know

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The novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has prompted global measures yet has killed hundreds of thousands, with the number continuing to grow. Here’s what you need to know about marijuana and the coronavirus.

How Marijuana Users Can Protect Themselves From Coronavirus

Don’t Share Marijuana Unfortunately, it’s no longer safe to pass your joint, blunt, pipe, bong, dab rig, or vape pen to your friends. For now, it’s better to carry your own cannabis tools around and greet each other with an elbow bump or a friendly wave. Wash Your Hands Before engaging in any cannabis consumption activity, it’s crucial to wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Respiratory viruses, like the coronavirus or the flu, can be spread by our hands. Hands can easily become ...

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How to Pass a Cannabis Drug Test

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If you are applying for a new job or you work in an industry that does random drug test and you are a marijuana user, then you should definitely be aware of how to pass a cannabis drug test so you can meet your desired employment goals. This is still the case even though marijuana has been legalized in so many states; both medically and recreationally. Private companies have made changes to their drug testing policies because of this and marijuana is one of the substances on the top of the list of what they are looking for. First, you need to know the kind of drug testing you will be receiving.

The Kind of Drug Testing

If you can figure this out, then you will know how to pass a cannabis drug test. The most popular kind of drug test that you can expect to receive is ...

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Can Cannabis Help With OCD?

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  Can cannabis really help with OCD? Experts, doctors and scientists have for the past many years tried to control OCD with medications. But recently, there have been an increasing number of studies being done to find out the impact of cannabis in managing some OCD related symptoms. Statistics from the National Institute of Mental Health show that OCD affects about 1.2% of the adult population in United States. Before we dive into the ability of cannabis in managing OCD it's better to understand OCD first and how it feels having this condition.

What is OCD?

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a form of anxiety that comprises of repetitive thoughts, uncontrolled obsessions and behaviors. Having OCD symptoms makes it hard for a person to maintain a healthy ...

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How Veterans Can Use Medical Marijuana For PTSD

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  Our cannabis consumption guide teaches you how veterans can use medical marijuana for PTSD. Veterans are one of the fastest-growing segments of medical marijuana consumers in the country. And for good reason. Cannabis has the power to treat many of the symptoms of medical conditions common among veterans. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the most common conditions affecting military veterans today. Medical marijuana has shown promise as an alternative treatment for PTSD. Cannabis has been shown to significantly improve a patient's quality of life.

What is PTSD?

After experiencing harrowing events on the battlefield, soldiers can come back home feeling on edge, sad, and unable to function the same before the traumatic event happened. PTSD is a mental ...

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Can Cannabis Treat Concussions Related To Sports Injuries?

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  With the hype surrounding medicinal cannabis you might be asking yourself if cannabis can treat concussions that are related to sports injuries. This is especially the case if you are involved in the sports arena in one way or another. In this brief article we explore all possibilities regarding the use of cannabis in addressing concussions. Concussions are increasingly becoming an area of interest in the world of sports. It’s a widely held belief that the average sports player is likely to have at least 2-3 concussions during their active career life. Unfortunately, having one concussion increases the likelihood of having subsequent concussions. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of sports-related concussions that are treated each year ...

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Is CBD Oil Good For Sciatica Pain?

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With all the benefits of cannabidiol (CBD), you might be asking yourself, is CBD oil good for sciatica pain? Sciatica pain is one of those conditions that can be thoroughly uncomfortable and frustrating. Once it starts, it just doesn’t go away and might leave you in great pain and immobile. It can get so severe that many people often opt for surgery. Is there another way that’s less intrusive to deal with this pain? Cannabidiol, popularly known as CBD has gained great popularity in recent years for it natural medicinal value. More and more; people are steering away from conventional pharmaceutical medications because of their potential side effects and seeking out more natural protocols for dealing with their health issues. CBD has been lauded for having potent anti-inflammatory, ...

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How to Effectively Microdose Cannabis

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  With all the touted benefits on microdosing you might be asking for the best way to microdose cannabis, if there is one that is. While microdosing is not an exact science, there are a few tips and tricks that may guide you to that perfect “sweet- spot” or the minimum effective dose of cannabis that works for you. This is what microdosing is all about. And in case you didn’t know it, this can be an elusive affair as there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to microdosing on cannabis.

What is Microdosing Cannabis?

Microdosing is the art and science of finding the lowest dose of a compound that will produce a desired (therapeutic) effect. When it comes to cannabis, microdosing involves finding the smallest dose that can give you a desired effect say anxiety relief ...

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