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Innovations In Cannabis Pollen Long-Term Storage And Its Germination

By Bloom | October 14, 2021

In a new study, partly funded by the Canadian government, researchers have developed a method for storing cannabis pollen for extended periods of time. They have also found a way … Read more

The Most Influential Cannabis Research Studies In Over A Century

By Bloom | November 9, 2021

In this article I will cite several landmark cannabis studies going back to the end of the 19th century. The goal of these studies was either to advance the understanding … Read more

High THC Potency Doesn’t Cause More Impairment

By Bloom | December 15, 2021

It may seem logical to assume that the higher the THC content of your cannabis, the greater the impairment and the greater its psychotropic effect. However, this is not the … Read more

Johns Hopkins Study: Medical Cannabis Usage May Extend Older Adults’ Worklife

By Bloom | December 20, 2021

The majority of human clinical cannabis studies, sorely lacking in the US, use young and working age participants. Even though older adults experience many more health problems that can be … Read more

Maryland Court Denies Police Searches Based on Cannabis Smell Alone

By Bloom | January 3, 2022

In a decision issued at the beginning of May, 2021 a Maryland appeals court has issued a ruling that the odor of cannabis alone does not constitute probable cause to … Read more

New FDA Guidelines To Speed Up Approval of CBD-Based Medications

By Bloom | January 11, 2022

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is releasing its latest draft guidelines that would speed up the approval process for generic oral CBD medications. In this article I will explain … Read more

What Gives Purple Cannabis Flower Its Pigmentation?

By Bloom | November 3, 2021

Purple cannabis flower is aesthetically very pleasing and I join the many cannabis aficionados who love the look of it. Before I was tasked with writing about purple cannabis flower, … Read more

Dispelling Misconceptions About Cannabis Concentrates

By Bloom | November 9, 2021

Cannabis concentrates continue to gain in popularity in the US. In fact, concentrate sales increased by 40% in 2020 in both the medical and recreational markets. New technology has helped … Read more

Steps To Take If Your Pet Ingests THC

By Bloom | November 9, 2021

What To Do When Your Pet Eats Your Cannabis Product If you have companion animals, it is crucial for their well-being to keep your stash of cannabis products with THC … Read more

8 Easy Steps To Decarboxylate Cannabis Flower

By Bloom | November 9, 2021

Friend and fellow cannabis educator, Nikki Furrer, has just published a book about all things cannabis. She wrote it with women in mind; especially those who still struggle with the … Read more

Things To Consider When Choosing Medical Cannabis For Sleep

By Bloom | December 22, 2021

According to the National Institute of Health, the function of sleep is to remove the toxins in your brain that build up while you are awake. Unfortunately, good sleep habits … Read more

The Endocannabinoid System Helps Us Eat, Sleep, and Relax

By Bloom | December 23, 2021

Every time I write about the Endocannabinoid System (ECS), I discover more new information about how it all fits together. Scientists believe that the ECS is crucial to our survival … Read more