
2022 Emerald Cup Award Winner | Best Dispensary | So-Cal
Science, Medicine, Research, Endocannabinoid System
We are honored to be the recipients of the 2022 Emerald Cup Award for Best Dispensary in Southern California. Fifteen years ago, with plant medicine in our hearts we set out to create a safe haven for medicinal grade cannabis and education.…

How To Use Cannabis To Reduce & Replace Opioid Medications by Dr. Sulak
Science, Medicine, Research, Endocannabinoid System
Current Challenges in Cannabis-Based Medicine
Medicine, Endocannabinoid SystemIn the field of cannabis research and cannabinoid science, few researchers have made as large an impact as Dr. Ethan Russo. Russo has written field-defining papers about standardizing cannabis, pain management with cannabinoids, and the proposed…

Does the Endocannabinoid System hold the Secret to Ending Migraine Headaches?
Science, Medicine, Endocannabinoid SystemThe endocannabinoid system, which is the body’s system of natural cannabinoids, receptors that metabolize cannabinoids of any source, and enzymes that control that interaction, is one of the few body-wide systems that has direct interaction…

CBD, Fear And Memory
Medicine, Endocannabinoid System, CBDIn previous entries, we’ve covered how cannabis might affect memory and memory consolidation. The basic idea has been that cannabis might prevent the formation of traumatic memory. However, until now, we haven’t seen any research dealing…

Cannabis and the Elderly
Medicine, Endocannabinoid System, CBDWhen you picture the average cannabis user, what do you imagine?
Chances are you’re not imagining a senior citizen.
Due to cannabis’ reputation as a counter-culture recreational drug, many people assume the average cannabis user to be…

Anti-Viral Activity in CBD?
Medicine, Endocannabinoid System, CBDChances are every person reading this has some connection to hepatitis, or inflammation of the liver, which can lead to liver failure and death. Unfortunately, there are many potential causes of hepatitis. Excessive alcohol consumption can cause…

Genetics Modify Response to Cannabis: A Look at the COMT Gene
Science, Endocannabinoid System, THC, CBDLast week we talked about the need for genetic testing of both the cannabis plant itself and of patients. Speaking in broad terms, we noted that slight alterations in human DNA can lead to noticeable differences in reactions to cannabis. This…

How Adolescent Social Experiences Affect The Endcocannabinoid System
Science, Endocannabinoid System, AnandamideLately movies like The Wolf of Wall Street and TV shows like Narcos have managed a difficult task: making villains likable. In some cases, despite all morality, we find ourselves rooting against the clear “good guys” and hoping the “bad…

A Practical Look at Cannabis Extract and Sleep
Endocannabinoid SystemEstimating the number of individuals suffering from sleep disorder is difficult if only because of the variety of sources. While sleep can be interrupted by chronic pain, as is often the case for arthritis patients, other sources such as gastrointestinal…