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Cannabis and fertility

Does cannabis affect fertility?

Cannabis is a plant that is increasingly in the spotlight. Many experts are discussing its potential medicinal effects and possible health risks. What do the scientific studies say?


Tube versus bag when vaping herbs, which one is better?

Tube versus bag when vaping herbs, which one is better?

If you are thinking of switching from smoking to vaping at home, you must be interested in making the most of this transition. We will look at the two most popular accessories that are part of desktop vaporizers, tubes, and bags and see how they perform in comparison. You can then make a wise decision about what will suit you the best!


The best way how to store hemp flowers

The best way how to store hemp flowers

Do you want to learn how to store hemp flowers and understand why a storage plan is crucial? If yes, you are in the right place. Proper storage practices do not apply only to those who store larger amounts of hemp flowers. It involves anyone planning to purchase them, even if it is just one gram. Storing hemp flowers means more than just keeping them fresh. It also secures them to remain safe for consumption.


What are the differences between indica and sativa?

What are the differences between indica and sativa?

Cannabis is a plant that is widely used for a wide range of effects. It contains over a hundred different chemical compounds known as cannabinoids, many of which have beneficial effects on human health. The two best-known types of cannabis are the so-called indica and sativa, i.e. Indian hemp and sowing hemp. These two species differ not only in appearance or origin, but also in their effects on both the body and the mind.


Natural antidepressants without prescription: Do they exist or not?

Natural antidepressants without prescription: Do they exist or not?

The number of people suffering from psychological disorders is constantly growing. The consumption of prescription antidepressants is rising hand in hand with this. However, not everyone is comfortable with pharmaceuticals, and like any medication, antidepressants come with possible side effects. Can we look to nature for help? Is there even such a thing as natural antidepressants? And can CBD contribute to psychological well-being?


Phoenix tiers

What is Phoenix Tears? Deadly drug fiction and reality

In December 2017, the media reported a police raid on a ‘gang of drug dealers’ whose members allegedly sold a ‘deadly drug’ called Phoenix Tears. But, unfortunately, both the police’s statements and the articles produced by many journalists were full of misleading information and fabricated lies. Thus, what is really behind the mysterious name, and what are the real effects of Phoenix Tears on human health?


Vaping vs. smoking: which is safer?

Vaping vs. smoking: which is safer?

Alternatives to conventional cigarettes are becoming increasingly popular around the world. Vaping is one of them. Many smokers therefore wonder whether vaping is harmful to human health and what it can actually do. Scientific studies show that there are big differences between smoking and vaping, which we will look at in this article.


Homemade hemp ointment

Making a hemp salve – recipe

Although we have known about the beneficial effects of cannabis on human health for thousands of years, science keeps discovering other therapeutic properties of this herb. One of the most pronounced trends these daysis cannabis products madeto treat the skin.


The difference between THC and CBD, or the two most well-known components of  cannabis

The difference between THC and CBD, or the two most well-known components of cannabis

There has been a lot of hype around cannabis in recent years. This is supported by research that is gradually revealing the great potential of this plant. It's not just about tetrahydrocannabinol and feelings of intoxication. Over a hundred cannabinoids have been identified in the cannabis plant so far, and each has something to offer. But THC and CBD are out of reach for now.


Will you pass a drug test after taking CBD oil?

Will you pass a drug test after taking CBD oil?

Taking CBD oil is unlikely to cause a positive drug test, but there are a few things to watch out for. Let's take a look at how drug testing works, how long they can detect the presence of cannabis in the body, and what products to use and which ones to avoid if you're due for a drug test.


What does CBD oil taste like?

What does CBD oil taste like?

Whether you're new to CBD or have been using it for a while, one question that comes up almost every time is the taste of CBD oil. While some don't mind the taste, which is described as nutty or grassy, many others don't like it. But did you know that there are different ways to mask, enhance or eliminate it?


What to do if CBD doesn't work for you

What to do if CBD doesn't work for you

It can be a little daunting to think that CBD isn't working for you the way you think it should. While everyone's experience with this cannabinoid will vary, it's definitely worth finding out the root cause of why it's not working so that you too can enjoy the potential benefits CBD has to offer.


How consumption of cannabis influences muscles growth

How consumption of cannabis influences muscles growth

A healthy and fit body is the result of regular training, healthy diet and discipline, to give up smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol. Therefore, marijuana is usually consumed by smoking, many sportsmen consider it a better alternative to alcohol because alcohol negatively influences the growth and regeneration of muscles. Do not sportsmen who smoke marijuana, however, face more than just lung damage?


How cannabis works: Endocannabinoid system in detail

How cannabis works: Endocannabinoid system in detail

What does exactly happen if you use cannabis? Many users know about deep effects on the human body but hardly anyone understands how they come about. Chemical compounds in hemp influence endocannabinoid system (ECS), a central component of health and abilities to undergo treatment in every human and almost every animal. Scientists estimate that ECS developed in primitive animals more than 600 million years ago. Endocannabinoids and their receptors can be found in the brain, organs, connective gland, glands and immune cells in the whole body. The system is responsible for managing a broad scale of physiological processes, including mood, memory, pain feeling, appetite and regulation of psychoactive effects of cannabis.


Cannabis sown

Sown cannabis: What are its effects and uses?

Demonized by some, loved by others. In any case, sown cannabis is currently the subject of extensive scientific research. Although it has traditionally been used as a technical plant for carpet or paper production, it has also been used for a variety of health problems. In this article, we will look at what specific uses or effects cannabis has.


Hemp-based plastics – Material of the future

Hemp-based plastics – Material of the future

In 2017, more than 300 million tonnes of plastics were used in the whole world. We depend on plastics in every industry, and the plastic is thanks to that one of the most widely used polluting substances. 91 % of all plastics, which we produce in the world, are not recycled.  But it could change – thanks to hemp-based plastics.


Hemp protein: what are the main benefits, effects and how best to use it?

Hemp protein: what are the main benefits, effects and how best to use it?

Protein is the basic building block of living organisms and affects a wide range of functions in the body. We take them in food, but we can also supplement them in the form of various concentrated plant and animal proteins. Today we will focus on hemp protein. Who is it suitable for and how can it be beneficial? Wondering how it differs from other available proteins and how to include it in your diet? Can it be used during pregnancy? In the following article we will answer these questions.


Industrial hemp: effects, uses and growing conditions

Industrial hemp: effects, uses and growing conditions

A plant with enormous potential and a wide range of uses from food to alternative energy. This is industrial hemp. What makes it special, under what conditions can it be grown, what is its environmental significance and why is it being discussed in relation to CBD?


A guide to the most common methods of extracting compounds from cannabis

A guide to the most common methods of extracting compounds from cannabis

In this article, we will introduce you to the main extraction methods used to extract potentially beneficial cannabinoids from the cannabis plant. You will find an overview of the most common extraction methods for cannabis as well as information on which methods are most suitable for the production of each product. Some of the following extraction methods are relatively new, having only been discovered in the last few decades. Other methods are thousands of years old and have changed very little throughout history.


Is drinking hemp tea worth it?

Is drinking hemp tea worth it?

Hemp tea has been a popular traditional healing beverage for thousands of years. It is prepared in various ways based on required effects. A relation between the ancient cultures in India and China towards cannabis and tea has a long-term tradition full of respect, and it is not a surprise that healing systems in both countries decided to combine these two ingredients.


Terpenes in cannabis - what are they and how do they work?

Terpenes in cannabis - what are they and how do they work?

The unique subtly pungent, musky and penetrating aroma of cannabis is unmistakable. Most people identify this scent before they see its source. Terpenes, the aromatic compounds behind the scent of many flowers and herbs, also give cannabis its distinctive aroma and contribute to its flavour.