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Looking at Glaucoma in a Whole New Light

By Bloom | March 1, 2022

Cannabis and Glaucoma As many as 3 million Americans suffer with glaucoma, the name given to a group of eye diseases that cause vision loss and blindness. The cause is … Read more

Task Force Guidelines on Medical Cannabis for Chronic Pain

By Bloom | March 4, 2022

Global Task Force The 20 member international task force includes medical professionals from North America, Brazil, Europe, Australia and Africa. It was led by Dr. Arun Bhaskar of the Imperial … Read more

What are THCP and CBDP? Discoveries in Cannabinoid Research

By Bloom | March 8, 2022

A team of Italian researchers who were doing a study on industrial hemp, stumbled upon two new cannabinoids; THCP and CBDP. They published their study in Scientific Reports on December … Read more

Why You Should Keep a Medical Cannabis Journal

By Bloom | March 15, 2022

The act of writing things down helps you to organize your thoughts, to improve your mental health, to set goals, to reduce stress, and to learn more about yourself and … Read more

Medical Marijuana and Bipolar Disorder

By Bloom | March 31, 2022

Bipolar disorder, otherwise known as “manic- depressive illness”, is a chronic illness that is characterized by uncontrollable high moods (mania) and low moods (depression).  For years doctors and scientists have … Read more

How to Identify Terpenes in Products When No Lab Report Is Provided

By Bloom | April 12, 2022

You may have noticed that different types of cannabis can have their own distinct scents. Have you ever wondered why? The unique scent that different types of cannabis flower provide … Read more

How to Understand Lab Analysis on Cannabis Product Labels

By Bloom | April 12, 2022

Product labels are a great place to start when you want to learn more about the potential benefits and effects of your cannabis. At first glance, all the information on … Read more

The Best CBD Oil with THC

By Bloom | April 21, 2022

Cannabinoids are naturally occurring compounds found within the cannabis plant. There are more than 100 distinct cannabinoids identified in cannabis. One of the most well-known cannabinoids is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) which … Read more

THC Suppositories: The Benefits for Abdominal Cramps & Pain

By Bloom | April 27, 2022

Did you know that pollen from a Cannabis plant was found on the mummy of Ramesses II, who died in 1213 BC? In fact, it was noted in an Egyptian … Read more

Does Cannabis Help with PTSD?

By Bloom | May 27, 2022

When the topic of medicating with cannabis comes up, one question that’s often asked is, “does cannabis help with mental health?” So, before we address the topic of cannabis and … Read more

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What Is a Landrace Strain?

By Bloom | June 3, 2022

Have you heard of old-school cannabis strains like Acapulco Gold, Maui Wowie, Afghani, or Durban Poison and wondered what makes them so special and how they got their names? These … Read more

The LGBTQ Community’s Role in the Legalization of Medicinal Marijuana

By Bloom | June 14, 2022

Present day medical cannabis patients owe a debt of gratitude to the trailblazing LGBTQ activists from the 1970s, 80s, and 90s. Dennis Peron was one of these trailblazers. Dennis was … Read more