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Medical Cannabis Edibles is at Bloom Medicinals Maryland
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
Maryland Medical Cannabis Resources
How to pick the product that works for you, every time!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
What You Need To Know About Cannabis Flowers
The typical senior in the US uses 4-5 prescription medications. Many have embraced medical cannabis and replaced and/or reduced their prescription medications. Some had never... Read More
Cannabis Relieves Many Symptoms of Interstitial Cystitis
150 patients in the Illinois MCPP have interstitial cystitis (IC), according to the 2018 annual report recently published by the Illinois Department of Public Health.... Read More
How Long Does Cannabis Remain in Your Body?
How long does cannabis remain in your body? That is one of the most asked questions and one of the most complicated questions to answer.... Read More
How Cannabis May Relieve The Symptoms of Menopause
Woman do most of the heavy lifting when it comes to the procreation of the human race. We endure menstruation, pregnancy, birthing, and menopause. As... Read More
Endocannabinoid Deficiency Suspected As Cause For Fibromyalgia
For decades, since fibromyalgia disproportionately affected women, those who suffered from its often debilitating effects were often labeled as “hysterical women.” Many doctors would not... Read More
How Marijuana Effects Women vs Men
I love writing about cannabis. I get to do constant research on this amazing medicinal herb. I am always learning something new about it. This... Read More
How To Overcome Cannabis Tolerance with Cannabinoid Cycling
Knowing what to do when you realize that you have built up a tolerance to THC is a big problem for many patients in the... Read More
The Beginner’s Guide to Marijuana Concentrates
If you’re interested in the benefits of marijuana concentrates or the different types of marijuana concentrates, then keep reading because we have the complete guide... Read More
Can CBD Block The Effects of The Cancer-Causing Endocannabinoid Receptor GPR55?
The more I research the Endocannabinoid System (ECS), the more I realize how wondrous and complicated it is. Have you ever heard of GPR55, the... Read More
Cannabis Usage Shown To Reduce Obesity and Diabetes
Most of us are aware of the decades’ old stigma that cannabis gives you the munchies, with images of couch locked stoners eating giant bags... Read More
Alleviating The Different Types of Pain With Cannabis
This article was quite an eye-opener for me. I never considered that there are actually different types of pain. That might explain why some new... Read More
Treating Skin Conditions with Cannabis
One of the most overlooked and underappreciated organs of the human body is our skin. It weighs 8 lbs, covers up to 23 square feet... Read More
Benefits of Consuming Raw Cannabis
Raw cannabis can provide the greatest number of benefits without the psychotropic effects. The reason for this is the cannabinoid THCa. Simply put, when you... Read More
How Cannabis Effectively Manages Crohn’s Disease
Having just experienced a bout of gastric distress, myself, my sympathies go out to anyone who has to cope with any chronic gastric disease. I was... Read More
How Adding Lecithin Affects Your Cannabis Edibles
Many patients make their own edibles these days for a few reasons. It is much more cost effective for those on a tight budget as... Read More
The Neuroprotective Properties of Cannabis
For decades we have been led to believe that cannabis damages brain cells, causing brain damage. Recent research now proves that cannabinoids can actually protect brain... Read More
Cannabis Bioavailability; What’s the Most Effective Method?
Are you all familiar with the term bioavailabilty? If you are not, you should be. The Merriam-Webster definition is the degree and rate at which a substance... Read More
How Cannabis Treats Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal Cord Injury As cannabis use for medical purposes is on the rise in Maryland, it’s important to take a look at some of the... Read More
Can a Flower really stop Cancer, Anxiety, Chronic Pain and Alzheimer’s?
Did you know that there is a chemical compound in a well-known flower that has the potential to slow the growth of cancer cells, help... Read More