Cannabis may help treat symptoms of PCOS. Photo credit: Evato/diego_cervo. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common syndrome that solely affects women and young girls. It affects 6% to 12% of women in the U.S. or as many as 5 million women of reproductive age. What is PCOS? PCOS is a genetic, hormonal, metabolic and reproductive disorder that, according to … [Read more...] about Cannabis for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
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Women are Turning to Cannabis for Healing During and After Abortions
Women are turning to cannabis for medical abortion relief. Photo credit: twenty20photos. Approximately one in four women (23.7%) in America will have an abortion by the age of 45, according to the American Journal of Public Health. Despite the fact that millions of women in the U.S. seek such services, limited options exist for those undergoing the procedure — … [Read more...] about Women are Turning to Cannabis for Healing During and After Abortions
“Big Guys vs. the Little Women:” Lady Buds Explores California’s Post-Legal Industry
Photo credit: Lady Buds Movie.com In November 2016, more than 50 million Americans welcomed adult-use cannabis as voters in Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada and California approved recreational weed. All eyes were on California, the world’s fifth largest economy, and home to the largest consumer market in the U.S. Here, voters approved Proposition 64, which legalized … [Read more...] about “Big Guys vs. the Little Women:” Lady Buds Explores California’s Post-Legal Industry
The Flower Pot: Revealing the Power of Plant Medicine for Women
To those attuned to cannabis culture, it might seem like everyone already knows about the therapeutic wonders of weed. But that’s not really the case. There are still tons of people in the dark. The Flower Pot is sounding the alarm that weed, and all plant medicine for that matter, is not the enemy. Rebecca Kershberg, founder of The Flower Pot, wants to normalize … [Read more...] about The Flower Pot: Revealing the Power of Plant Medicine for Women
Celebrating Women’s History Month! Green Leaf Lab Makes History!
Green Leaf Lab is the first woman-owned cannabis and hemp CBD testing lab in the nation. Established in 2011, they are celebrating their 10-year anniversary this month. CEO and founder Rowshan Reordan is honoring this milestone by making 10 additional charitable contributions to local nonprofits such as Girls Inc., Cascade Aids Project, and Wellspring Women’s Center for … [Read more...] about Celebrating Women’s History Month! Green Leaf Lab Makes History!