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COMFORTABLY NUMB
Naturally Well “Come on now I hear you’re feeling down. Well I can ease your pain, Get you on your feet again.” From Pink Floyd’s “Comfortably Numb” Karen Watts Nauman’s family had a history of mental illness, and she was suffering from endometriosis, a condition where the tissues that normally line the inside of a […]
PALEOLITHIC PIPES
Smoking has been part of human civilization since 5000 BC, when it was practiced during shamanistic rituals. The traditional form of smoking is through a pipe made from materials such as stone, clay, wood, corn cobs, glass or metal. Native American culture has a rich history of pipe smoking that dates back before the arrival […]
Full Fire Falafel Balls
Brought to you by Edibles Magazine FOR THE SAUCE ½ c. tahini (see below) ½ tsp. garlic powder 2 tbsp. warm water Kosher salt FOR SERVING Pitas Chopped lettuce Halved cherry tomatoes Thinly sliced cucumbers Instructions: In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, combine chickpeas, garlic, shallot, parsley, cumin, coriander, and flour and […]
Tinctures
Written by Eric Danville Before wax, oils and shatter took the scene by storm, tinctures were the world’s concentrate of choice. A tincture is Alcohol infused with healing herbs or therapeutic plant matter like bark, berries or leaves, using a process that dates back at least 5,000 years. During the time of the Byzantine Empire, […]
Cannabis Hill
B-Real of Cypress Hill needs no introduction to our readers. If you’ve been involved in the cannabis scene and listening to music in the last 30 years, you know Cypress Hill, specifically B-Real’s unique vocal stylings. He took time to sit down with the Emerald in Los Angeles to talk about his new dispensary, Dr. […]
Top Shelf Budtending
Written by Ashley Priest Social cannabis consumption is at the forefront of many conversations. These conversations have become more topical recently due to consumers inability to engage publicly. While several states have legalized cannabis for adult use, the stigma still lingers. Many states restrict cannabis use to private residences, which prohibits its consumption at major […]
The World’s an Oyster for Infused Edible Consumers
Billions Baked In Melissa Hutsell Spending on legal cannabis is projected to reach $57 billion by 2027, according to BLS Analytics and ArcView Market Research. Considering that only 5 percent of the world’s population lives in regions where it’s possible to purchase legally, how will the world consume billions of dollars worth of cannabis? The […]
The Sonoma County Experience
California has surpassed the UK as the fifth largest economy in the world. Tourism is one of the forces driving the state’s gross domestic product (GDP), reports Investopedia. It’s no wonder, since California is home to entertainment, technological and agricultural meccas. Add the largest legal cannabis market into the mix, and the wanderlust is exponential. […]
Highly Devoted
Cannabis connects people—not just socially, but also on a much more personal level. According to anecdotal stories and personal experience, cannabis can increase your sex drive. Studies, such as the one recently conducted by Stanford University, suggest that regular cannabis consumers engage in sexual activities 20 percent more often than those who do not (For […]
United Abroad
U.S. Companies Turn Eyes to Israel for Cannabis Research Innovations in cannabis abound in the U.S. as state legalization becomes a reality, but there is a limit to what can be researched under federal prohibition. How can you fully test a drug that isn’t federally legal? Take your research to a country that has […]