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Badder, budder, and shatter: what’s the difference?

The Cannigma

Maybe they sound like a mid-90s R&B trio or the mascots for a breakfast cereal, but badder, budder, and shatter are actually three types of cannabis concentrate that are all the rage these days. What are cannabis concentrates? As the name suggests, budder is a cannabis concentrate that has a similar creamy look and feel to butter.

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Meet Stefanie LaRue: Cancer Survivor and Medical Marijuana Advocate

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In 2005, when Stefanie was only 30, a lump was found in her breast. In 2005, Stefanie’s world came to a halt. “It [cannabis oil] is the best medicine.” Say “No” To Chemotherapy, “Yes” To Cannabis Oil. Stefanie followed the Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) protocol until she was cancer-free.

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Best strains and terpenes for focus and flow state

The Cannigma

A flow state is when all of your attention is concentrated on the task at hand, to the point that the world outside flows away. Increased stress will increase cortisol levels, which can quickly overstimulate the RAS , making it nearly impossible to concentrate. Being focused is not the same thing as being in a flow state.

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What Is Nanoemulsion and What Does It Mean for Cannabis Beverages?

The Cannigma

One of the reasons that the pot brownie is the iconic cannabis edible is because THC is fat soluble, which makes infusing it in fats such as butter or oil a relatively simple process. One study from 2005 stated that oral THC “is only 4% to 12% bioavailable and absorption is highly variable.”. What is nanoemulsion?

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Best strains and terpenes for creativity

The Cannigma

Type I cannabis’ high concentration of THC can increase anxiety or drowsiness in some people, which isn’t conducive for artistic creation. 15 Multiple clinical trials have shown that linalool in ylang ylang oil and lavender oil “significantly increased calmness.” Best terpenes for creativity. Best strains for creativity.

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Best strains and terpenes for being outside

The Cannigma

Spending time outside can also improve your concentration and help you recover from stress faster. 14 A 2005 study of several terpenes found that pinene works as an “inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase”, an enzyme that breaks down the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which may account for the energizing and focus effects.

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Most Interesting Scientific Reports On Cannabis

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A cross-sectional analysis of data from the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey ( NHANES ) between 2005 and 2010 shows that present or previous marijuana users were less likely to experience type 2 diabetes compared to non-marijuana users. SEE RELATED ARTICLE Benefits And Uses of CBD Oil.

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