Ayahuasca, seen here being prepared in a pot, is a psychedelic brew made from the Psychotria viridis shrub and Banisteriopsis caapi vine. Photo by Terpsichore. America is sadder today than it has ever been: 75 million people, 29% of the adult population, have been diagnosed with depression. Despite advances leading to longevity and material comfort, sadness suffuses … [Read more...] about Inside Hummingbird Church and the Sacrament of Ayahuasca
Archives for July 2025
The Healing Power of Terpenes: Natural Solutions for Sleep, Stress and Inflammation
Photo by Gerain0812 Dr. Pepper Hernandez ND, Ph.D., CTC, CNHP in ECS and Naturopathic Medicine, is a cannabis therapy consultant, founder and education director of the Cannabis Holistic Institute. As a naturopath, cannabis therapy consultant, and regenerative grower, I see firsthand how cannabis in its purest, most natural form can support deep healing in the body and … [Read more...] about The Healing Power of Terpenes: Natural Solutions for Sleep, Stress and Inflammation
How to Choose a Medical Cannabis Strain
Photo by Jonathan Olsen-Koziol More people are utilizing the great advantages of medicinal cannabis daily since this sector is among the fastest-growing ones in the United States. Many people are unaware, though, about the fact that there are actually multiple different cannabis strains with varying purposes. For many different diseases, medical cannabis is used to … [Read more...] about How to Choose a Medical Cannabis Strain
A Market in Motion: Inside New York’s Most Recent Cannabis Industry Report
Graphic by Julia Meyer In the two years since adult-use cannabis sales became legal in New York, the industry has evolved rapidly through a carefully structured rollout. Despite challenges, a dynamic and competitive marketplace is emerging. Published in June 2025, the 2024 Market Report from the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) highlights the milestones and growing pains … [Read more...] about A Market in Motion: Inside New York’s Most Recent Cannabis Industry Report
Corner Store Confidants: The Bodega Plug as an Endangered Species
Image by Domo, via Unsplash Late Night, Loosies, and the Plug Behind the Plexiglass It's late on a Thursday night. The metal gate is halfway down over the bodega entrance, but the lights are still on inside. The cat perched on a stack of Arizona Iced Tea gives a bored glance as it licks its paw. The buzzer rings out—once, twice, three times. The guy in the back emerges, … [Read more...] about Corner Store Confidants: The Bodega Plug as an Endangered Species