Cannabis has never exactly had a reputation as a diet drug. Smoke a joint and suddenly the leftover pizza starts making eyes at you. The half-empty bag of chips becomes impossible to ignore. Ice cream and bacon begin to seem less like separate food groups and more like a collaboration someone should have thought of…
Cannabis may help some people fall asleep faster, but that does not necessarily tell us what happens during the rest of the night. The relationship between THC, REM sleep and dreaming is far more personal than the headlines make it sound. Dreams are strange little souvenirs from a place you visit every night but can…
For decades, America was sold a familiar line: smoke cannabis long enough, and your lungs would eventually resemble an ashtray. But one of the largest long-term pulmonary studies ever conducted quietly complicated that narrative in a way prohibitionists rarely mention. A landmark 20-year study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association tracked more…
The Endorphin Myth Revisited For decades, the narrative was simple: you run, your brain floods with endorphins, and voilà, instant mood boost and a little pain relief. But there’s a problem. Those endorphins, especially the ones we measure in your bloodstream, generally can’t cross the blood–brain barrier in meaningful amounts. They’re good at dulling physical…
Well, here we go again, Texas. Another legislative session is just around the corner, and once again, cannabis is taking center stage. This time, there’s a glimmer of hope for the Lone Star State. State Representative Jessica Gonzalez of Dallas has filed a bill to legalize recreational, or adult-use cannabis, and it’s about time. If…
If you spend enough time with people, you’ll start to see patterns. After a while, you notice that everyone has their own story, their own unique path, but there are common threads that run through all of our lives. It’s in those threads that we often find wisdom. Now, you might think wisdom comes with…
A Journey of Health and Wellness Welcome to a captivating exploration of the raw cannabis plant and its incredible non-psychoactive benefits. Today, we embark on a journey that delves into the lesser-known aspects of this versatile plant, far beyond its reputation as a psychoactive indulgence. Join me as we peel back the layers and discover…