Cannabis

Washington State Edible Types

Washington state has a long history when it comes to different types of marijuana edibles. Everyone has a story about brownies, but those of us fortunate enough to grow up in the Pacific Northwest likely have fond memories of other edible types. Cannabis chocolates, hard candies, tinctures, and more, are staples of Washington cannabis culture. […]

Can Cannabis Help You Sleep Better?

Sleeplessness. It’s a terrible feeling. You toss and turn, stare at the clock, and watch as the hours tick inevitably down toward the ringing of your alarm. If you’ve ever experienced nights like this, you’re not alone. Not getting enough sleep is so widespread in America that back in 2014, the CDC declared sleeplessness a public health epidemic.

Just What is the Entourage Effect?

The wonderful and amazing thing about cannabis is that it’s so much more complicated than we could have imagined even four short years ago. Back then, the cannabinoid THC seemed like it was the star of the plant. High THC products flew off the shelf largely because we believed THC percentage had the most significant impact on the high customers experienced.

We Stand with Breast Cancer Survivors

October is a month normally associated with orange and black. After all, Halloween looms large at the end of it and the spooktacular candy, costumes, and decor are hard to escape during this time of year. However, October is also Breast Cancer Awareness month, and so at Canna4Life, in October we wear pink.

How to Talk to Your Doctor About Medical Cannabis

Cannabis is taking the world by storm. As legalization marches across the country, people of all ages and backgrounds are discovering the benefits of this fantastic plant. However, the use of medical cannabis can be a bit of a touchy subject, especially when it comes to speaking with your physician. Some doctors haven’t yet done the research to fully comprehend how cannabis can help, so it can be challenging to have a productive conversation with them. Here are a few tips that can help make the process easier.

Cannabis Testing

Licensed cannabis retailers may only sell lab-tested products approved by certified analytical institutions whose job it is to ensure that marijuana is both effective and safe. When you pick up a prescription drug at the pharmacy, you know that it has been tested (and tested again) before it has been delivered to your local drugstore. It’s the same with cannabis.

Cannabis and Meditation

Have you ever consumed marijuana, then watched a movie? Did you notice how incredibly focused you were on what was happening on the screen? Sometimes when you “weed watch,” you lose sight of the movie’s storyline and became singularly fixated on a character’s face, their features and mannerisms, the way the dialogue emerges from their mouth. You might walk out of that movie unable to tell someone what it was about, but you could probably describe every blemish on an actor’s nose.

A Case of the “Too Highs”

Is it possible to get too high on marijuana? Some might joke that you can never be too high, but you definitely can. The good news is that there are ways to help yourself come down from a major high, and there are ways to avoid becoming too high in the first place.

Incredible Cannabis Edibles

It’s summer and you might be thinking about what to serve your guests at your backyard party, or what to bring to that upcoming potluck. We thought we’d have some fun and look at a couple recipes for delicious treats that incorporate our favorite green herb. But before we do that, let’s go over some important things to know about cannabis-infused foods.

Are Hemp and Marijuana the Same Thing?

There are some in our government who are still figuring this one out, but hemp and marijuana are not identical. Sure, they both come from the same plant, but there are significant differences between the two. Let’s take a look.

What are terpenes?

First let’s answer the question, what is flavor? Most of us know that flavor is determined not by taste alone, but by the combined senses of both taste and smell. So, if you love wine or cigars or fresh pastries, you’ll probably sniff them before you consume them. Discerning wine connoisseurs will stick their nose deep into their glass, close their eyes, and gently inhale. Do they smell fruit? Vanilla? Is there a hint of chocolate? What about toast or wood or even grass?