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Baltimore SA Marilyn Mosby Testifies at First Congressional Hearing on Federal Cannabis Reform

15 Jul 2019

On July 10, 2019, members of the House Judiciary Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security Subcommittee convened the first-ever meeting on cannabis reform legislation. While the... Read More

What Are the Cannabinol (CBN) Cannabinoid Effects?

12 Jul 2019

Cannabinol (CBN) is one of the lesser known cannabinoids whose primary effect is sedation. This article examines the benefits of CBN, the conditions it may... Read More

Maryland Lawmakers Launch Task Force To Consider Recreational Cannabis Legalization

09 Jul 2019

Maryland lawmakers have been grappling with the idea of legalizing recreational cannabis for several months. In February, 2019 the Maryland General Assembly filed 2 bills... Read More

What are the Cannabichromene (CBC) Cannabinoid Effects?

05 Jul 2019

Today’s article features one of the major phytocannabinoids of the cannabis plant, Cannabichromene (CBC). I will be discussing its benefits, the conditions it may treat... Read More

How Did 7-10 Become A Cannabis Holiday?

01 Jul 2019

When I was tasked with writing an article about the origins of 7-10, I will be the first to admit that I was unaware that... Read More

Cannabis Activists Spar with MD Rep. Andy Harris Over His Anti-Cannabis Stance

25 Jun 2019

Maryland Representative Andy Harris (R-1), the only Republican member of the Maryland Congressional delegation, believes that cannabis is a harmful drug that should not be... Read More

What are the Terpinolene & Terpineol terpene effects?

23 Jun 2019

Terpinolene: Terpinolene is used as an aroma agent in soaps and perfumes, and as a component of some insect repellents. As opposed to other terpenes... Read More

What are the Ocimene terpene effects?

21 Jun 2019

Ocimene: Ocimene is a terpene responsible for some of the sweet and herbaceous flavors of certain cannabis strains, and it can also add citrusy and... Read More

What is Rick Simpson Oil (RSO)?

18 Jun 2019

When I started writing about medical cannabis, it didn’t take long for me to discover Rick Simpson. In 2007, he produced an extremely concentrated and potent... Read More

What are the Myrcene terpene effects?

16 Jun 2019

Myrcene: Myrcene is the most common terpene found in marijuana. Some marijuana strains can secrete more than 60% terpenes in their resin glands. Known for... Read More

What are the Linalool terpene effects?

14 Jun 2019

Linalool: Found in more than 200 varieties of plants, Linalool is not specific to marijuana. It has a floral aroma that is reminiscent of fresh... Read More

Maryland Senate Passes Bill That Allows Medical Cannabis Patients to Own Guns

13 Jun 2019

On March 7, 2019, the Maryland Senate passed a bill, SB97, that would allow Maryland medical cannabis patients to own a firearm. The vote was... Read More

What are the Limonene terpene effects?

12 Jun 2019

Limonene: Limonene is the primary terpene in sativa-dominant marijuana strains. It is highly absorbent and promotes a positive mood and attitude. Limonene smells like citrus... Read More

What are the Humulene terpene effects?

09 Jun 2019

Humulene is a sesquiterpene that is very common in sativa-dominant strains of marijuana. This terpene is believed to possess anti-tumor and anti-inflammatory properties. Humulene essential... Read More

What are the Beta-Caryophyllene terpene effects?

08 Jun 2019

Beta-Caryophyllene: Also known as Black Pepper, B-Caryophyllene is one of the most abundant terpenes found in marijuana. B-caryophyllene is the only terpene that is known... Read More

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) To Regulate CBD

07 Jun 2019

The first-ever public hearing addressing the regulation of the CBD market convened on Friday, May 31, 2019. 120 applicants, both opponents and proponents, voiced their... Read More

What are the Alpha-Pinene terpene effects?

07 Jun 2019

Alpha-Pinene is one of the more well-known terpenes produced in Cannabis. Alpha-pinene is the most common terpene in nature and is responsible for the pine... Read More

Learn More About Medical Cannabis-Infused Topicals

04 Jun 2019

We are fortunate to live in an era where there are so many choices of delivery methods for medical cannabis patients. This article features Topicals.... Read More

How Medical Cannabis May Help Those with Sleep Disorders

28 May 2019

Medical cannabis has been proven to be one of the safest and most effective sleep aids with few adverse side effects. This article will examine... Read More

Medical Cannabis Edibles is at Bloom Medicinals Maryland

21 May 2019

I have great news to share with Maryland medical cannabis patients. The sale of edibles is now legal at Maryland dispensaries. This article will examine... Read More

How to pick the product that works for you, every time!

14 May 2019

This article focuses on Terpenes, the compounds responsible for the aroma and flavor of cannabis strains. I explain the importance of “The Entourage Effect,” the... Read More

May is ALS Awareness Month

07 May 2019

Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is one of the most debilitating of the group of progressive neurodegenerative diseases. It affects only the... Read More

RSO Recipe – Pull and Chew Taffy by Dorothy-Rourke Stiver

03 May 2019

One of the joys of being part of the cannabis community is meeting wonderfully talented people. One such woman is Dorothy-Rourke Stiver who has been gracious enough... Read More

Johns Hopkins Study: Medical Cannabis Usage May Extend Older Adults’ Worklife

30 Apr 2019

The majority of human clinical cannabis studies, sorely lacking in the US, use young and working age participants. Even though older adults experience many more... Read More

Hard Candies made with RSO by Dorothy-Rourke Stiver

26 Apr 2019

One of the joys of being part of the cannabis community is meeting wonderfully talented people. One such woman is Dorothy-Rourke Stiver who has been gracious... Read More

More Women Are Using Medical Cannabis Than Ever Before

23 Apr 2019

The times, they are achanging! In the past few years, statistics have indicated that women are spending more of their purchasing dollars on cannabis products... Read More

420 Fun Cheese Ball RSO Recipe by Dorothy-Rourke Stiver

17 Apr 2019

One of the joys of being part of the cannabis community is meeting wonderfully talented people. One such woman is Dorothy-Rourke Stiver who has been gracious enough... Read More

RSO infused Chocolate Chip Cookies

11 Apr 2019

One of the joys of being part of the cannabis community is meeting wonderfully talented people. One such woman is Dorothy-Rourke Stiver who has been gracious enough... Read More

The Real Story Behind 420 Day

08 Apr 2019

April 20th is soon approaching. Everyone in the cannabis world knows that 420 is the most revered day of the year commemorating the wonders of the... Read More

Recipe – Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip by Dorothy Rourke-Stiver

03 Apr 2019

One of the joys of being part of the cannabis community is meeting wonderfully talented people. One such woman is Dorothy-Rourke Stiver who has been gracious enough... Read More

April Is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month

02 Apr 2019

In recognition of Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, here is some information about Parkinson’s Disease (PD). In this article I will define the disease, describe its symptoms,... Read More

Bloom’s CannaPoints Challenge – Join & Earn 100,000 ($400 Value) Cannapoints

31 Mar 2019

Our goal at Bloom Medicinals is to provide the best selection of quality cannabis products at affordable prices while delivering outstanding product support and education.... Read More

Flower Cannabutter – Recipe by Nikki Furrer

27 Mar 2019

For those who wish to use flower cannabutter, here is a simple recipe by Nikki Furrer who just published her book: A Woman’s Guide to... Read More

There’s A Reason That Seniors Are Embracing Medical Cannabis

19 Mar 2019

Actually, there are several reasons why seniors are the fastest growing population embracing medical cannabis. With statistics indicating that the average senior takes 4-5 different... Read More

Dr. Sisley Completes Her Cannabis Study on Veterans with PTSD

12 Mar 2019

For anyone unfamiliar with Dr. Sue Sisley, she has been championing the cause of medical cannabis usage for veterans with PTSD for years. She is... Read More

March Is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month

05 Mar 2019

March is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month. 1 million Americans cope every day with this unpredictable disease. The stigma that accompanied an MS diagnosis is... Read More

After Filing Bills, Maryland Lawmakers Delay Cannabis Legalization Until 2020

01 Mar 2019

After filing legislation for the legalization of adult-use cannabis last February 6, 2019 in both the House and Senate, Maryland lawmakers have put the brakes... Read More

A Round-Up of Cannabis Reform Laws

26 Feb 2019

Now that the House of Representatives is controlled by the Democrats, there is a big push to file federal legislation to reform cannabis laws. Many... Read More

The Living Nightmare of the Parkinson’s Patient & How Cannabis Can Help

25 Feb 2019

Prized Fighter Turned Parkinson’s Patient: Muhammad Ali’s Last Fight “I shook up the world. Me! Whee!” — Muhammad Ali (1942-2016) Indeed, Ali was and still... Read More

Medical Update on Cannabis & Cancer: Proven Benefits & Unfounded Claims

17 Feb 2019

Cannabis and it’s Role in Treating Cancer It is without doubt that medical cannabis, and cannabinoid-based drugs are some of the most therapeutically versatile medicines... Read More

Battling Cachexia (“Wasting Syndrome”): Can Medical Cannabis Help?

12 Feb 2019

by Gaurav Dubey (Clinical Researcher in Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery @ Rush University Medical Center; Co-Founder/President @ Karmik, LLC) What is Cachexia? The term “wasting syndrome”... Read More

Is Cannabis Good For Your Heart Health?

12 Feb 2019

February is American Heart Month. In honor of a month which also includes St. Valentine’s Day, the holiday most often associated with the heart, this... Read More

Understanding The Cannabis Stigma in Seniors

05 Feb 2019

I have never understood why so many people have either been ashamed of their cannabis usage and have “been in the cannabis closet” or they... Read More

Maryland Cannabis Round-Up

01 Feb 2019

Several exciting Maryland cannabis stories have hit the media during the past few weeks, so I am writing a post I call the “Maryland Cannabis Round-Up!... Read More

Maryland Medical Cannabis Program Update One Year Later

25 Jan 2019

Maryland residents waited 4 years for their medical cannabis program to be implemented as dispensaries finally opened their doors in December, 2017. There were a... Read More

Canada Poised to Surpass U.S. in Cannabis Research After Nationwide Legalization

09 Jan 2019

Canada Becomes the Second Country in the World to Legalize Cannabis On October 7th, 2018, Canada became the second country in the world to legalize... Read More

Hypocritical Epidiolex Scheduling Spells Beginning of End of Cannabis Prohibition

07 Jan 2019

Hypocritical Scheduling of First Ever Cannabis Derived Drug Foreshadows Legalization Recently, the FDA approved the first ever “cannabis-derived” drug, Epidiolex, for use in patients... Read More

Not All Smoke is Created Equal: Cannabis Smoke and the Lung Cancer Paradox

07 Jan 2019

Not All Smoke is Created Equal Decades of scientific research and clinical trials have indisputably established that smoking cigarettes is associated with the progression of... Read More

Ohio Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

18 Dec 2018

We are happy to announce that Bloom Medicinals will be opening five dispensaries to serve patients throughout the great state of Ohio. Our Ohio medical... Read More

Could Building Up A Cannabis Tolerance Be Good For You?

30 Nov 2018

Building up a tolerance to cannabis typically seems to be viewed as a bad thing and something to overcome. But, what if building up a... Read More

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