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Does smoking weed kill brain cells?
For more than a century, rumors have persisted about the supposed dangers of smoking marijuana. From the War on Drugs to cultural commentaries in film and media, smoking weed has often gotten a bad rap. Here we'll debunk the myths about smoking weed and dive...
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Does smoking weed cause acne?
Acne is a frustrating skin condition for as many as 50 million Americans. While acne affects 85% of adolescents, chronic breakouts can persist into adulthood. Multiple factors can contribute to the formation of pimples on the face and body, but does smoking marijuana cause acne?...
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Who discovered CBD?
For such a tiny molecule, CBD has captured a ton of interest in recent years. CBD is now ubiquitous as a medicine and a nutraceutical, with users relying on it to ease ills as diverse as anxiety, insomnia, and inflammation. While it may seem difficult...
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A beginner's guide to hydroponic growing
As a cannabis cultivator, you have an array of choices when it comes to growing your own herb at home — outdoor, indoor, and greenhouse cultivation, to name a few. But what about hydroponic growing mediums? Could this futuristic-sounding, soil-free method be the right solution...
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What is super soil?
As cannabis legalization has proceeded in patchwork fashion across the US, in many states — where it's legal to purchase and consume cannabis — you still can't grow your own plants. For example, in some states like Colorado and California, adults are allowed to cultivate...
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Larf and the cannabis plant, explained
Larf, aka popcorn buds, don't always get the appreciation they deserve. Learn about what they are and how you can use them.
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Clinical endocannabinoid deficiency: when does it happen and why?
This article was republished with permission from The Cannigma. Read the original article. Modern medicine has become quite advanced when it comes to treating our medical needs, but meanwhile still has a ways to go with many conditions remaining a mystery, both in their cause...
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Cannabis and anxiety
Cannabis has been emerging as an alternative to anxiety medications, many of which come with unpleasant side effects. In this article, we'll delve into the research on cannabis and anxiety, hear from patients who have consumed marijuana to treat their anxiety, and learn what the...
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Does weed give you a headache?
One of the curiosities of cannabis is that it can lead to a range of responses in users. When it comes to headaches, some find that it alleviates pain, while others claim it exacerbates it. Anecdotes abound identifying cannabis as the culprit for kickstarting throbbing...
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What is defoliation?
Plant cultivators are always on the hunt for new ways to strengthen their crops and optimize yields. Defoliation is one tool in a grower's toolbox that may serve to accomplish both these goals. In this grower's guide to cannabis defoliation, you'll learn what defoliation is,...
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