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So you’ve got your medical marijuana card and now you’re wondering what ratio is your right for you. Now, there isn’t a “perfect ratio” when it comes to what THC:CBD ratio works best for you. Some people react best to different ratios, or different ratios for different times of the day. One person may prefer a THC-to-CBD ratio of 2:1, whilst another prefers a 0:5. Source. Cannabis Dosing cannabinoids cannabis CBD dosing mmj card mmj doctor telehealth THC MORE
First of all, a Happy New Year from Leafwell to all of our readers (and our non-readers as well, even though they’ll not see our message). We hope you had a good 2018, and that 2019 will be even better. 2018 was a momentous year in many respects for cannabis. Canada legalized the use and possession of recreational cannabis, several other states have started to establish a medical marijuana program. Source. MMJ News cannabis 2019 Happy New Year legal issues legalize it Marijuana Economics MORE
Cultivating cannabis remained popular in many parts of the world, including the US, until the start of the 20th century. At the turn of the century, states throughout the US started outlawing this plant. Many believe that cannabis and hemp was the victim of its amazing potential as a material. MORE
A guest article by Natalie Gray, on behalf of Worldwide Marijuana Seeds. Title pic from [link] The Endocannabinoid system (ECS) The endocannabinoid system plays an essential role in the essential biological processes necessary for reproduction. MORE
Guest article by Sam Hoffman, on behalf of Hempure CBD. There has been a lot of talk about cannabinoids’ many beneficial properties recently, but just how trustworthy are these pieces of information? Well, you are just about to find out as we tackle this topic in some depth! MORE
Maddie suffers from hydrocephalus, which is a buildup of fluid in the brain’s cavities (ventricles), ultimately causing an increase in the size of the ventricles and cranial pressure. Left untreated, hydrocephalus can cause brain damage and is fatal. Symptoms include headaches, being sick, blurred vision and difficulty walking. There are three main types of hydrocephalus: Congenital hydrocephalus & Source. MORE
This is Ian Frizell, a medical marijuana user who treats himself with cannabis to control the symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease (PD). The video is undeniably fascinating – for those who don’t often see the transformative potential of this medicine, it can be quite shocking. By the fourth minute, Ian’s tremors begin to lessen, and at just underneath six minutes his tremors stop almost. Source. Cannabis Science Patient Stories parkinson parkinson's disease patient rights Patient stories MORE
“I saw a change almost immediately. I can’t even explain … I can’t even describe it, but it was … It was like a light started coming back into her eyes.” This is how Kristin Wilcox describes the effect a cannabis-infused drug given to her daughter, Shelby Mathews, during a clinical trial on cannabinoids for Dravet Syndrome. Kristin and Shelby are from Kentucky, and the state is now voting on. Source. MORE
When we first met Alexis Bortell, she was just 11 years-old and had gone 866 days seizure-free thanks to the help of cannabis. Alexis suffers from Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, a rare, treatment-resistant form of epilepsy. MORE
Guest article by Tricia Blake Over the years, humanity has been wrangling over medical cannabis. There are still many studies that need to be done to prove cannabis’s efficacy, but the signs are promising for a whole host of conditions. MORE
Cannabis is often used to increase appetite in people suffering from conditions such as cancer or AIDS/HIV. The idea of using cannabis for those with eating disorders is not exactly new, and in many ways the logic is entirely sound. MORE
When it comes to psychoactive cannabis, people mostly sought out female plants, often discarding their male plants. There were economic reasons for this as well. MORE
2018 is the year cannabis went legal in California. As of 01/01/2018, it is longer a legal requirement to hold a medical marijuana card for a person aged 21 or over should they possess 1 ounce or less of cannabis (max. 8 g of concentrates). MORE
2018 is the year cannabis goes legal in California. As of 01/01/2018, it will longer be a legal requirement to hold a medical marijuana card for a person aged 21 or over should they possess 1 ounce or less of cannabis (max. 8 g of concentrates). MORE
In all the talk about how cannabis works on humans, it is important to remember to talk about the biology of the plant as well. Cannabis is an extremely interesting plant, botanically-speaking. Cannabis plants are sturdy and can grow in lots of different environments. MORE
World Cancer Day has just passed and, although we have written about using cannabis for cancer (including speaking to experts such as Dr. Michael Masterman-Smith and others), there is still much to be written about. MORE
First things first: if you’re travelling to another state and feel the temptation to take a little cannabis or cannabis-derived product with you, don’t do it. Doing so is a federal crime. Your medical marijuana card will not save you from a potential prison sentence, a fine and being sent back to where you came from. Obamacare will not save you, either, and neither will the fact that you might be. Source. MMJ News CBD CBD Oil legal issues states travel MORE
2018 is the year cannabis went legal in California. As of 01/01/2018, it is longer a legal requirement to hold a medical marijuana card for a person aged 21 or over should they possess 1 ounce or less of cannabis (max. 8 g of concentrates). MORE
Before we get onto getting a rec and medical marijuana card in Hawaii, let’s first discuss the general laws and context surrounding the cannabis scene in this sunny state. It is worth mentioning that medical marijuana cards in Hawaii are known as “329 cards”. MORE
Insomnia, sometimes just known as “sleeplessness”, is such a common problem that many people just shrug their shoulders and carry on regardless. This is not surprising – we can lead busy lives, and sometimes getting more than 6 hours sleep can seem like a luxury. MORE
As it’s International Epilepsy Day, we here at Leafwell thought to write a post on the use of cannabinoids for epilepsy. The past few years have seen a huge surge in interest in using cannabis – in particular, the cannabinoid, cannabidiol (CBD) – for epilepsy. MORE
Cannabis is a plant that is as both a medicine and for recreational purposes. However, being a Schedule I substance, possession of cannabis and use for any purpose becomes illegal under federal law. MORE
Guest article by Albert Graham; edited by Leafwell. Growing, curing and keeping your own cannabis is a very rewarding hobby, especially if you are doing it so you can have your own supply. MORE
Last year, Deryn Blackwell and his mother, Callie, was all over the news. Because, after battling off leukemia, Deryn was diagnosed with the extremely rare and very hard to treat Langerhans cell sarcoma in 2012. MORE
Alfie Dingley’s case reflects that of Billy Caldwell’s in so many ways. Both suffer from Dravet, a severe form of epilepsy that can cause tens to hundreds of seizures per day – up to 150 per month in Alfie’s case. MORE
There are many products with all sorts of ratios such as THC:CBD of 3:1, 1:20, 5:2 and so on. Yet, when people try these ratios out, they sometimes find that two products, even with the same ratios, can have widely different effects, and sometimes even no effect. MORE
Mara Gordon is the Co-founder of Aunt Zelda’s, as well as their Chief Process Engineer. Mara specializes in developing cannabis extracts, cannabis-infused olive oils, cannabis-infused coconut topicals and treatment protocols for seriously ill patients in California. MORE
Medical marijuana, like any other medication, can have side-effects. Of course, side-effects such as being pain-free and being able to eat and sleep properly are positive ones. Other side-effects, however, are not so desirable. MORE
Hemp oil that contains CBD is often sold as a dietary supplement, and is most commonly packaged in small bottles and and applied with a dropper. These supplements can contain no more than 0.2% THC, or otherwise they are considered “cannabis”. Oils that contain more than 0.2% MORE
“Pain” is more complex than we give it credit for. When Dame Cicely Saunders introduced the concept of “total pain”, which includes physical, emotional, social and spiritual distress, she helped foster a revolution in medical professionals’ idea of what pain constitutes. MORE
As many of you probably know by now, there are a lot of “legal” or “semi-legal” products out there that use analogues of cannabinoids that are not necessarily covered by the law. MORE
People often ask “I suffer from x condition – please give me advice on what CBD:THC profile to take, and how much and how often.” Related to this are other questions, such as “What strain should I take, and what range of cannabinoids and terpenes are best for my condition/s?” MORE
What Should I Choose – Indica or Sativa? Long answer short – there’s absolutely loads to choose from! If you’ve been reading around this site, then you’ll find in that there doesn’t seem to be any major difference between medical and recreational cannabis. MORE
Cannabidiol (CBD) is still a big mystery in many ways. MORE
Raynaud syndrome (aka Raynaud’s phenomenon, Raynaud’s disease or simply Raynaud’s) is a relatively common condition, yet many people know little about it. MORE
Leafwell
JULY 4, 2019
Cannabis is a plant that is as both a medicine and for recreational purposes. However, being a Schedule I substance, possession of cannabis and use for any purpose becomes illegal under federal law.
Leafwell
APRIL 29, 2019
Guest article by Tricia Blake Over the years, humanity has been wrangling over medical cannabis. There are still many studies that need to be done to prove cannabis’s efficacy, but the signs are promising for a whole host of conditions.
Leafwell
FEBRUARY 28, 2019
Raynaud syndrome (aka Raynaud’s phenomenon, Raynaud’s disease or simply Raynaud’s) is a relatively common condition, yet many people know little about it.
Leafwell
MARCH 11, 2019
Cannabidiol (CBD) is still a big mystery in many ways.
Leafwell
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
World Cancer Day has just passed and, although we have written about using cannabis for cancer (including speaking to experts such as Dr. Michael Masterman-Smith and others), there is still much to be written about.
Leafwell
MARCH 15, 2019
Insomnia, sometimes just known as “sleeplessness”, is such a common problem that many people just shrug their shoulders and carry on regardless. This is not surprising – we can lead busy lives, and sometimes getting more than 6 hours sleep can seem like a luxury.
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Leafwell
JUNE 18, 2019
Cultivating cannabis remained popular in many parts of the world, including the US, until the start of the 20th century. At the turn of the century, states throughout the US started outlawing this plant. Many believe that cannabis and hemp was the victim of its amazing potential as a material.
Leafwell
SEPTEMBER 9, 2017
Mara Gordon is the Co-founder of Aunt Zelda’s, as well as their Chief Process Engineer. Mara specializes in developing cannabis extracts, cannabis-infused olive oils, cannabis-infused coconut topicals and treatment protocols for seriously ill patients in California.
Leafwell
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
Guest article by Albert Graham; edited by Leafwell. Growing, curing and keeping your own cannabis is a very rewarding hobby, especially if you are doing it so you can have your own supply.
Leafwell
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
Cannabis is often used to increase appetite in people suffering from conditions such as cancer or AIDS/HIV. The idea of using cannabis for those with eating disorders is not exactly new, and in many ways the logic is entirely sound.
Leafwell
JUNE 28, 2018
“Pain” is more complex than we give it credit for. When Dame Cicely Saunders introduced the concept of “total pain”, which includes physical, emotional, social and spiritual distress, she helped foster a revolution in medical professionals’ idea of what pain constitutes.
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Leafwell
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
A guest article by Natalie Gray, on behalf of Worldwide Marijuana Seeds. Title pic from [link] The Endocannabinoid system (ECS) The endocannabinoid system plays an essential role in the essential biological processes necessary for reproduction.
Leafwell
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Maddie suffers from hydrocephalus, which is a buildup of fluid in the brain’s cavities (ventricles), ultimately causing an increase in the size of the ventricles and cranial pressure. Left untreated, hydrocephalus can cause brain damage and is fatal. Symptoms include headaches, being sick, blurred vision and difficulty walking. There are three main types of hydrocephalus: Congenital hydrocephalus & Source.
Leafwell
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
Guest article by Sam Hoffman, on behalf of Hempure CBD. There has been a lot of talk about cannabinoids’ many beneficial properties recently, but just how trustworthy are these pieces of information? Well, you are just about to find out as we tackle this topic in some depth!
Leafwell
JULY 3, 2018
There are many products with all sorts of ratios such as THC:CBD of 3:1, 1:20, 5:2 and so on. Yet, when people try these ratios out, they sometimes find that two products, even with the same ratios, can have widely different effects, and sometimes even no effect.
Leafwell
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Ava Barry is only 8 years old, and suffers from a rare, extremely debilitating form of epilepsy named Dravet syndrome. At one point, Ava suffered 16 seizures in 36 hours.
Leafwell
OCTOBER 17, 2018
When we first met Alexis Bortell, she was just 11 years-old and had gone 866 days seizure-free thanks to the help of cannabis. Alexis suffers from Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, a rare, treatment-resistant form of epilepsy.
Leafwell
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Last year, Deryn Blackwell and his mother, Callie, was all over the news. Because, after battling off leukemia, Deryn was diagnosed with the extremely rare and very hard to treat Langerhans cell sarcoma in 2012.
Leafwell
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Alfie Dingley’s case reflects that of Billy Caldwell’s in so many ways. Both suffer from Dravet, a severe form of epilepsy that can cause tens to hundreds of seizures per day – up to 150 per month in Alfie’s case.
Leafwell
JANUARY 7, 2019
First of all, a Happy New Year from Leafwell to all of our readers (and our non-readers as well, even though they’ll not see our message). We hope you had a good 2018, and that 2019 will be even better. 2018 was a momentous year in many respects for cannabis. Canada legalized the use and possession of recreational cannabis, several other states have started to establish a medical marijuana program. Source. MMJ News cannabis 2019 Happy New Year legal issues legalize it Marijuana Economics
Leafwell
AUGUST 23, 2017
First things first: if you’re travelling to another state and feel the temptation to take a little cannabis or cannabis-derived product with you, don’t do it. Doing so is a federal crime. Your medical marijuana card will not save you from a potential prison sentence, a fine and being sent back to where you came from. Obamacare will not save you, either, and neither will the fact that you might be. Source. MMJ News CBD CBD Oil legal issues states travel
Leafwell
JULY 10, 2018
Medical marijuana, like any other medication, can have side-effects. Of course, side-effects such as being pain-free and being able to eat and sleep properly are positive ones. Other side-effects, however, are not so desirable.
Leafwell
JUNE 15, 2018
Hemp oil that contains CBD is often sold as a dietary supplement, and is most commonly packaged in small bottles and and applied with a dropper. These supplements can contain no more than 0.2% THC, or otherwise they are considered “cannabis”. Oils that contain more than 0.2%
Leafwell
MAY 25, 2018
People often ask “I suffer from x condition – please give me advice on what CBD:THC profile to take, and how much and how often.” Related to this are other questions, such as “What strain should I take, and what range of cannabinoids and terpenes are best for my condition/s?”
Leafwell
MAY 29, 2017
So you’ve got your medical marijuana card and now you’re wondering what ratio is your right for you. Now, there isn’t a “perfect ratio” when it comes to what THC:CBD ratio works best for you. Some people react best to different ratios, or different ratios for different times of the day. One person may prefer a THC-to-CBD ratio of 2:1, whilst another prefers a 0:5. Source. Cannabis Dosing cannabinoids cannabis CBD dosing mmj card mmj doctor telehealth THC
Leafwell
APRIL 30, 2018
As many of you probably know by now, there are a lot of “legal” or “semi-legal” products out there that use analogues of cannabinoids that are not necessarily covered by the law.
Leafwell
DECEMBER 6, 2017
You know those phone conversations that last forever, because you and the person you’re talking to is pretty much on the same page on almost everything?
Leafwell
APRIL 24, 2018
There are a significant number of studies out there showing that cannabis could be a useful treatment for insomnia.
Leafwell
NOVEMBER 20, 2017
2018 is the year cannabis went legal in California. As of 01/01/2018, it is longer a legal requirement to hold a medical marijuana card for a person aged 21 or over should they possess 1 ounce or less of cannabis (max. 8 g of concentrates).
Leafwell
APRIL 10, 2018
What Should I Choose – Indica or Sativa? Long answer short – there’s absolutely loads to choose from! If you’ve been reading around this site, then you’ll find in that there doesn’t seem to be any major difference between medical and recreational cannabis.
Leafwell
OCTOBER 17, 2018
This is Ian Frizell, a medical marijuana user who treats himself with cannabis to control the symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease (PD). The video is undeniably fascinating – for those who don’t often see the transformative potential of this medicine, it can be quite shocking. By the fourth minute, Ian’s tremors begin to lessen, and at just underneath six minutes his tremors stop almost. Source. Cannabis Science Patient Stories parkinson parkinson's disease patient rights Patient stories
Leafwell
OCTOBER 17, 2018
“I saw a change almost immediately. I can’t even explain … I can’t even describe it, but it was … It was like a light started coming back into her eyes.” This is how Kristin Wilcox describes the effect a cannabis-infused drug given to her daughter, Shelby Mathews, during a clinical trial on cannabinoids for Dravet Syndrome. Kristin and Shelby are from Kentucky, and the state is now voting on. Source.
Leafwell
JULY 28, 2017
Before we get onto getting a rec and medical marijuana card in Hawaii, let’s first discuss the general laws and context surrounding the cannabis scene in this sunny state. It is worth mentioning that medical marijuana cards in Hawaii are known as “329 cards”.
Leafwell
DECEMBER 18, 2017
When it comes to psychoactive cannabis, people mostly sought out female plants, often discarding their male plants. There were economic reasons for this as well.
Leafwell
NOVEMBER 27, 2017
In all the talk about how cannabis works on humans, it is important to remember to talk about the biology of the plant as well. Cannabis is an extremely interesting plant, botanically-speaking. Cannabis plants are sturdy and can grow in lots of different environments.
Leafwell
NOVEMBER 20, 2017
2018 is the year cannabis went legal in California. As of 01/01/2018, it is longer a legal requirement to hold a medical marijuana card for a person aged 21 or over should they possess 1 ounce or less of cannabis (max. 8 g of concentrates).
Leafwell
NOVEMBER 20, 2017
2018 is the year cannabis goes legal in California. As of 01/01/2018, it will longer be a legal requirement to hold a medical marijuana card for a person aged 21 or over should they possess 1 ounce or less of cannabis (max. 8 g of concentrates).
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