live better with cannabis
Ananda Farms: the First U-Pick Hemp Farm in New York
A selection of Ananda Farms products. Sourced from Ananda Farms. For CEO and founder of Ananda…
Mind and Body at Ease With HereNow CBD’s Soothe Supplement
HereNow CBD’s Soothe supplements in pill form. Photo credit: HereNow CBD. With all that’s going on…
STUDY: No Correlation Between Amotivation and Cannabis Use
While most cannabis users have never watched someone literally morph into living room furniture, many still believe that cannabis can lead to amotivation.
Understanding Delta-8-THC with MOONWLKR
Delta-8-THC has been a popular product in the cannabis market lately. Emerald has put together a short guide for curious consumers on this hot new product.
Spreading Positivity with Nic Turinski
Read about Nic Turinski’s journey with Lyme disease, and how he has incorporated positivity into a Canna-centric clothing brand.
Say Goodbye to “Maskne” with LAMM’s Reverse Face Serum by Bodega Wellness
As we move towards the world reopening and mandates being lifted, the time will soon come to ditch the mask. But what about the blemishes left behind?
The Nirvana Group, led by 22-Year-old, is Helping Grow America’s Biggest Medical Cannabis Market
Oklahoma has the largest amount of medical cannabis users per capita. The Nirvana Group, led by Arshad Lasi, is growing to meet the state’s expanding market.
Comfort Food: ‘Relaxing’ Homemade Fruit Tart, Drizzled With Cannabinoids
Taking one’s daily dose of cannabinoids doesn’t have to be monotonous. Instead, get creative, and add THC or CBD-rich oils to a favorite sweet or savory dish.
Independent Report Finds Many CBD Pet Products are Mis-labeled
A study conducted by Leafreport finds that “out of 55 tested pet products [tested], 31 products contained the wrong amount of CBD,” the study states.
Cannabis Dispensaries
The Prosperity of the Cannabis Job Industry in Oklahoma
Employees move from the server to the cannabis industry. Photo credit: Shutterstock. In mid-March of 2020, COVID-19 turned the U.S. towards one of the worst economic recessions seen…
The Difficulty of Finding a Dispensary in Poughkeepsie, New York
Legalization in New York is moving at a crippling pace. This came to my attention after I tried visiting a medical dispensary in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Dispensary Review: Have a Heart in Belltown, Seattle
As the capital of one the first states to legalize, Seattle is full of dispensaries. Just a short walk from Pike Place Market is Have a Heart, a recreational dispensary.
The Country Club Dispensary
This is not your typical country club. In fact, the name and idea behind The Country Club is to create a casual, laid-back atmosphere for cannabis connoisseurs alike. …
Celebrities in Cannabis
“The Heartbeat of our Passion,” Charlotte Figi, Industry Pioneer, Dies
On Monday, April 7th, 2020, Charlotte Figi—namesake of high-CBD, low-THC strain, Charlotte’s Web—died. She was 13 years old. Charlotte’s death was announced on her mother’s, Paige Figi, Facebook page in a message that read, “Charlotte is no longer suffering. She is seizure-free forever. Thank you so much for all of your love. Please respect their privacy at this time.” The post has since been updated to provide clarification on Charlotte’s cause of death, which was reportedly caused by complications of COVID-19, according to Realm of Caring, a nonprofit co-founded by Paige…
John Legend Joins Plus Products as a CBD Gummy Spokesman
R&B superstar John Legend surprised everyone in mid-September by partnering with Plus Products to launch 50 state compliant CBD gummies. This is a huge deal for the CBD and cannabis industries respectively, and though Plus Products manufactures THC products, spokesperson John Legend will only be working with CBD. This line of gummies includes an original 25mg tiny bite in blueberry, an Uplift version with grapefruit flavor and vitamin b12, and the most popular, the blackberry tea + melatonin version they created with sleep experts Casper, best known for mattresses. About the collab, Legend said…
Jim Belushi: From Screen to Green
For Jim Belushi, the cannabis farm is primarily not a vacation retreat, although he knows how to kick back and stay amused in the bucolic setting.
Liz Carmouche, One of the UFC’s First Female Fighters, Talks Adversity and Advocacy
Liz Carmouche is known for her record-setting battles inside and outside of the Octagon. She is one of the first two women to bring mixed martial arts (MMA) into the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). In 2013, Carmouche competed against Ronda Rousey in the sport’s first-ever women’s title fight—the UFC 157—and became “the first openly gay fighter to compete inside the famous cage,” reported MMAMania.com. After solidifying herself as a pioneer for female fighters, she’s ready to make her mark on another industry: cannabis. Carmouche, aka the “Girl-Rilla,” currently fights in the UFC women’s flyweight…
Eat your edibles
Infused Imitations: Consumers Question Mars Wrigley’s Motives After Corporation Sues Cannabis Companies
After candy titan, Mars Wrigley, filed lawsuits against cannabis companies in the U.S. — industry operators and their consumers face a reckoning.
This Virtual Class Teaches People How to Cook Infused, Chef-Approved Dishes From Home
The finished meal — lemon chicken, Greek salad and Tzatziki sauce. Participants made the meal during a virtual cooking class held May 8th by Food Flower Future. Photo by Adel Aschenbrener. Food Flower Future is teaching consumers how to cook with cannabis — all from the comfort of their own homes. The cannabis event series was founded by Khara Pechtes. Pechtes runs and coordinates all the company’s dinners and other cannabis-related events. Her goals are to educate and build a comforting environment for all. She also aims to promote women in the industry as…
Hemp Highball: Mason jar Mojito With Vodka
A twist on the traditional Cuban Highball, this mint mojito combines hemp-infused vodka, citrus and club soda for a light, summery cocktail.
Tasty Cannabinoids: the Science of Edibles
Photo credit News Desk Edibles are becoming more popular as more states across the U.S. start to legalize cannabis. In fact, research from the industry data company, ArcView group, shows that the edibles market will hit $4.1 billion by 2022. Popular edibles include caramels, chocolates, taffy, and mints. But consumers seem to prefer gummies most, according to BDSA, which found that infused gummies made up more than 80% of edible sales in states like California, Oregon and Colorado in 2020. While legalization has allowed for more infusions to hit the market seemingly every day,…
