This week we dive into some science! Specifically a study I found that discusses the anti-inflammatory properties of multiple cannabinoids against an NSAID model. It's not exactly a directory to applying cannabis, but it does help back up some common anecdotes about using raw cannabinoids against decarbed ones, and the superiority of cannabis over traditional pharma. It's also a great way to start a conversation with your doctor if you want to dialogue about your inflammation management needs, or need to be wary of COX inhibitors in general. Then I talk about how I've been applying this knowledge to my recent therapies. In the Safety, I bust out some Sunset Sherbet and talk about what I've been up to lately with Cannabis Health Radio.

Sciencey Links!

PubMed Abstract on NSAIDS and Cannabinoids on COX inhibition

PDF of the study

Abstract on the role of prostaglandins in allergic responses.

MJ Today and MJ Today Daily

Papa & Barkley and my favorite Soothing Sue

Creme de Canna with that Golden Pineapple! And G Nugs with all their fire.

It sounds more like a bad urban legend: stoners are getting sick off their stash! But is this just the stuff of myths? Unfortunately it doesn't seem that way, though there are conflicting theories. Medicine works differently for us all, and there's a lot left to understand. Why some of us get sick when we medicate is one of those important mysteries left to unfold. While science is interested, the research is far from complete. Simply making the connection to cannabis use has been an endeavor. And it's not a very favorable opinion for many of Mary Jane's most devoted. But since it's also us that have just as likely a chance of developing a reaction, let's talk about it. Cannabis induced vomiting is the best way to describe this, bringing to mind many friends who claim that weed makes them sick. It's hard to believe until it happens to you. And if you use cannabis -it could happen to you! But luckily, cannabis still has a perfect score on the mortality scale. It might not be comfortable, but Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) isn't fatal! Which probably excludes a lot of other options, like improperly grown cannabis, which is another issue we have to deal with. In the Safety I vent some frustrations and some inspirations (can I can some cannabis deodorant puh-lease?!)

Links as promised:

Leafly article on CHS

An NCBI article on a case of neem oil poisoning 

That Ganja Goddess Getaway for all you ganja goddesses, or for those who want to surprise the ganja goddess in their life.

A lot going on this week, some happy some very sad. I share some personal stories and then we start Spliffin' it. Concentrates are an explosive part of the cannabis industry. The demand and quality are both as high as the patients who love them. But they can be confusing with all those stoner terms. What is dab, and is it the same as wax? Is rosin wax? What is sugar, and who is this Errl? Can we just get some good old fashioned hash? Or maybe some new fashioned hash... If you've been wanting to know more about the big wide world of wax, get ready to concentrate! (badum cha!) Understanding your needs means knowing if you need something full spectrum or an isolate. Maybe you'll take whatever you can get and just want to understand it better? Well, hopefully we can cover the whole gamut. Raw or active, terpene-rich or super distilled, it's quite the menu.

Hey everyone! Hope your week has been awesome. It's loud during this week's Stoner Moments cuz I've got all kinds of shout outs! I've also tried some more cartridges to report on. Then, it's time to hit some basics, let's talk cannabis concentrates! One of the fastest, if not the fastest, growing sector of the cannabis market, concentrates are more complicated than ever. So we're gonna start with some fundamentals to help us understand this ever changing facet. We begin with the ways that concentrates can be made. Then we dig a little deeper into how the manufacturing process makes them differ, whole plant is all the rage, but maybe you've been finding success with isolates? Finally, the coup de grâce, flash-frozen full-spectrums! Just thinking about smelling them makes me drool. In the Safety Meeting I play with a newer-to-me concentrate: THC-a isolate!

Stoney links: 

Great summary of hash making techniques

Check out those cartridges: Raw Garden and Highlighter by Bloom Farms

Go to weed college by getting lost in Bad Kat's website

A little lingo to keep defined: live resin, full spectrums, Ambrosia, types of dab. 

Well guys, it's back. Depression has been the bitch in my bed lately, and it's not giving up easily. But neither am I! This is the reason why I medicate, this is why I'm a patient. I wish it were different, but til then I'm just grateful for cannabis. I've found miracle strains, but they're hard to keep in stock. I'm pulling out all the stops to get through this, and taking some of Bad Kitty Smiles' advice (finally!) to do it: MCT oil!  While depression might get me down a bit, it's not gonna take me out, and I've been keeping busy in lots of other ways. Let me tell what I've been up to that's a bit more cheery! It's time to Rise & Shine! In the Safety I revisit something I thought I was done with, the cartridge pen, specifically CO2 oil. Companies are claiming more flavor than ever, but do they deliver? 

Exciting links!

Rise and Shine online and Instagram

Hello MD referral link - Get $10 off your recommendation when you use it!

Change is hard. Be it the body or the mind, change is hard. And trauma and injury can bring sudden, painful changes. Cannabis helps us cope, and get back to homeostasis as quickly as possible, with some  nuances of course. Access and education make all the difference, and Papa & Barkley reps hooking up the transdermal patches have really given me the access to educate myself about how to best apply this innovation. And it couldn't have come at a better time. Yoga has me doing some intense physical healing lately that has some of my emotional healing in a state that feels a lot like being on hold. Limbo isn't fun, but cannabis can at least make it tolerable. Stay positive! The right options makes all the difference when we're talking about healthcare, and it's been a struggle finding the best way of dealing with the pain of an injury, while not disrupting my regular medical cannabis routine. So naturally I'm SO grateful for the samples I can get to help me discover answers as quickly and cheaply as possible! I also share some tips about other cannabinoids like CBN and CBG (or is it CBGA?!) I've come across in my research, both online and in the kitchen. As we Safety I go over my Goldilocks-esque experience in trying to make the most effective use of these Papa & Barkley patches. Basically, they're a physical therapy game changer!

All out of link puns!

Papa and Barkley

It's been awhile, but I finally got a chance to catch up with Yami, and she's been busy! Her collective Pure Life Alternative Wellness in Chatsworth is booming, she's fired up about state and local politics and shares with us her experiences in Costa Rica and the cultural feelings about cannabis. From Measure M to Pura Vida, sit back and learn. If ya want to actually visit though, I recommend dropping in on the First Friday Community Alliance meetings; get hooked up! I know I did... let me tell ya all about it, from the cookies to the rosin. That's right! MORE rosin. In the Safety Meeting I go back to the Piece Water I received during the cannabis yoga, and let ya know if it stood up to a real stoner, including how it worked in my dab rig. 

open-sourced LINKS

Learn more about Gov. Brown's trailer bill

Some of the things Yami mentioned: Cannabis Cheri and UCBA

Check out the goodie bag (on Instagram) I got from the Community Alliance meeting (First Fridays) at Pure Life Alternative Wellness

Some of the donating vendors: W Dabs, Auntie Dolores, Betty Khronic, Nice Canna Company (the lollipop) and Kaneh (the unmedicated munchie)

And then gotta shout out to Papa & Barkley, naturally!

From the Safety: Piece Water

Informacion en Espanol

This week's basically a whole episode of stoner moments and stoner stuff to come -a stoner salad! But that doesn't mean I haven't been busy. Au contraire! There's so much in the works I haven't had time to properly prepare for this week, but I'm not gonna leave ya hangin without a sesh. There's plenty to talk about, from Dabbing Granny making my jaw drop with the latest cannabis concentrates to what's to come in the future -it looks Spliffy! And of course, puns. So hang out and spark it up, while we enjoy a little Stoner Salad.

Find out more about THC-O

It's ok to ask, you want to know how to travel with your meds? Let's talk about some options. No matter your needs, we'll discuss your best options for staying medicated when you're traveling - flying is stressful enough as it is! The best thing to remember is to relax! And of course, that'll be easier if you can take your meds with you. Don't let the "noids" win, just be smart about it. But I check in with ya about 4/20 first, in the Stoner Moments! Nerd that I am, I was so happy to help out Bahar with her research, if you'd like to contact her about your vaping experience you can reach her at [email protected] Then in the Safety Meeting, I talk about chasing the incredible flavor dragon known as Slymer. I'm starting to get obsessed with the limonene heavy strain. 

Cloudy with a chance of links:

Bahar's email: [email protected]

Two great articles with tips for traveling

Tom Angel article

Friday Sesh

My favorite holiday, a Stoner Holiday! Us stoners step out of the dark and celebrate our freedom with a one fingered salute against the wind, as we go public with our celebrations! At least that's how it started, but in the land of legal, 4/20 makes dreams come true for some stoners. Sometimes it's just another Thursday with a great twinkle about itself. This podcast is about deals and dabs, with a nod to the most reverential day on the calendar -mine at least! Let's spliff it!

Check back after 420 weekend for the links :)