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How Cannabis Can Alter Your Memory
Marijuana can affect both long-term and short-term memory, although the extent of the effect can vary depending on several factors, such as the amount and frequency of use, the potency of the strain, and individual factors such as age, genetics, pre-existing mental health conditions and prior drug use. Short-term memory impairment is one of the…
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Weed and Sex: Cannabinoids in the Bedroom
Many of the topics I choose to write about are sparked from the countless posts I see regarding cannabis while scrolling on Twitter. One of the recurring themes I stumble upon is the role that cannabis can play in intimate settings. We are human after all, so of course we are worried, or excited on…
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Important Tips on the Use and Storage of Live Concentrates
With the popularity of cannabis skyrocketing in the U.S. users continue to explore new ways to consume their favorite cannabinoids. Many people have heard of cannabis concentrates but with the advent of new extraction methods the variety of these concentrates is rapidly increasing. You may have walked into a local dispensary and even noticed some…
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Cannabis and Menstrual Pains
Menstrual cramps(dysmenorrhea) can cause debilitating pain and can be associated with bloating, fatigue, and a myriad of other symptoms that can make your time of the month, the worst time of the month. An article from the National Library of Medicine reported that over 80% of women experience pain associated with menstruation at some point…
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Merry-juana: 3 Ways Weed Can Enhance Your Holidays
This post is way more anecdotal than most, but here at IHT we take all-around health seriously so why not focus on some other reasons we partake in cannabis, especially during the holidays. 1. Enhance Taste – No matter where you’re celebrating or what you’re celebrating I’m sure like most people, you’re getting together with…
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Does Marijuana Actually Help Relieve Pain? A Quick Look at the Unique Anti-inflammatory Properties of Cannabis
In very simplistic terms, inflammation is your body’s natural reaction to foreign substances. When your body detects a foreign object there are many cells that play a role in the resulting inflammatory reaction. Any medicine we take termed as an “anti-inflammatory” will have some way of blocking or lessening this natural inflammatory response. Which brings…
