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Learn everything you need to know about cannabis with Bloom. From beginner guides to product education and wellness tips, explore how to make informed cannabis choices.
Innovations in Dabbing: Cold Start or Reverse Dabbing
In the early days of dabbing, the only choice was to use high temperatures to heat up a nail or banger, load the concentrate and inhale. It produced a very harsh smoking experience that caused a whole lot of coughing. The newest innovation for a better dabbing experience is the use of low temperatures aka … Read more
Cannabis Bioavailability; What’s The Most Effective Method?
Are you all familiar with the term bioavailabilty? If you are not, you should be. The Merriam-Webster definition is the degree and rate at which a substance (as a drug) is absorbed into a living system or is made available at the site of physiological activity. The other important factor in increasing the bioavailability of … Read more
The Many Surprising Benefits Of The Cannabis Root
Most cannabis users know all about the many benefits of cannabis leaves, stems and buds, but did you know that the cannabis root also has a myriad of medicinal properties? I certainly didn’t! In this article I will discuss the history of cannabis root usage, list its benefits, the compounds it contains, the many ways … Read more
Your New Cannabis Vape Cartridge May Not Appear Full – But It Is
As a regular cannabis vape cartridge user, you may have noticed that even when new, your vape cartridge doesn’t look full. You have probably wondered if you are getting a full cartridge of oil. In this article I will list the different wicking materials and coils and clarify why this phenomenon occurs by defining capillary … Read more
Why Does Marijuana Make You Cough?
Reasons Smoking Cannabis May Cause Coughing and Ways To Avoid It Coughing after smoking any substance, whether cannabis or tobacco, is a common physiological response which protects the lungs from irritation. However, not everybody coughs after smoking cannabis and if you do, there are steps you can take to minimize or avoid coughing. There are … Read more
Seniors Dabbing: Can The New Dabbing Technology Attract Older Cannabis Users?
I am a member of the older generation and someone who has been smoking cannabis in joints, bongs and glass pipes for almost fifty years. I will be the first to admit that I do find high temperature dabbing with a butane torch to be overwhelming and downright scary. In this article I will explain … Read more
How To Consume Medical Cannabis: Understanding Tools and Types
Whether you are brand new to cannabis or you’ve been using it for years, you may not realize how many options there are until you walk into a dispensary. If you are like many first-time visitors, you might take one look around and find yourself asking, “Where do I even start?” Among many questions that … Read more
CBD Vs Statins To Control Cholesterol
While statins may lower your LDL cholesterol numbers, some researchers believe it does nothing to protect users from heart attacks or strokes. They also have many adverse side effects which may lead to long-term problems in the future. Studies suggest that CBD may lower blood cholesterol levels and remove plaque. In this article, I will … Read more
What Does Mold on Weed Look Like
Even cannabis products which are lab tested and sold in dispensaries can develop mold. Temperature, light, humidity and air circulation all play a role in the development of mold. It is harmful to ingest moldy cannabis. That is why it is crucial for all medical cannabis patients to be able to identify mold on their … Read more
Do Weed Carts Expire? Why Your Weed Cart is Brown
Have you ever had the cannabis oil in your vape cartridge turn dark brown? If so, do you know why that happened and what it means? Can cannabis oil go bad? In this article I will address these questions, will discuss how your vape cartridge works, and will provide tips on how to maintain your … Read more