Published: A Look at Employee Turnover Rates in America

I published “A Look at Employee Turnover Rates in America” on @Medium

Published: CBD as a Potential Treatment for Pet Anxiety

I published “CBD as a Potential Treatment for Pet Anxiety” on @Medium

Published: A Look at CBD and Flow State

I published “A Look at CBD and Flow State” on @Medium

Published: Effects of Topical and Orally Ingested CBD Products

I published “Effects of Topical and Orally Ingested CBD Products” on @Medium

Published: CBD — A Natural Solution for Sleep Disorders?

I published “CBD — A Natural Solution for Sleep Disorders?” on @Medium

Exploring the Cannabis Strains Indica and Sativa

The two main types of cannabis strains are sativa and indica. Sativa strains are taller and have more narrow leaves and looser buds. By contrast, indica is relatively short and has broad leaves and dense buds. The most profound difference, however, as far as cannabis smokers are concerned, is their psychoactive effect.

The Cannabis indica plant originated in temperate regions such as the Middle East, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Tibet. Indica strains target the body and have sedative properties that can relieve issues such as muscle tension, pain, and insomnia.

Possessing higher cannabidiol (CBD) levels, they offer lower THC levels than sativa. CBD acts as a moderating force that tempers THC’s effects: some people find THC challenging to tolerate without its presence. Specific strains of indica are used as a remedy against anxiety, delivering a soothing high and deep relaxation accompanied by clarity of thinking. Given this dynamic of effective pain relief and flat, relaxing, high, Indica strains are often the basis of medical marijuana.

Cannabis sativa originated in tropical areas, such as Central and South America and Southeast Asia. Compared with indica, sativa strains provide a more cerebral experience, including sociability, euphoria, and increased concentration. They have an uplifting effect, featuring higher THC and lower CBD levels.

For centuries, hybrids have also been cultivated that achieve results such as growing faster, providing greater yields, and balancing out the effects of each distinct strain. Hybrids are not always created by combining just sativa and indica strains. Cannabis ruderalis, which grows wild in cooler regions such as Russia and the Ukrainian-Hungarian border, is not high in either CBD or THC. Still, cultivators value it for its hardiness and the fact that it flowers on its own, and ruderalis is often used in creating indica and sativa hybrids.

Within each strain, there is considerable variance regarding the types of psychoactive and physiological effects of cannabis. Reflecting underlying chemical composition differences, the cannabis industry is moving away from terms such as sativa, indica, and hybrid altogether and characterizing strains as Type 1 (high THC), Type 2 (THC/CBD combined), and Type 3 (high CBD).

Some of the more well-known indica strains include Purple Kush, which has less than one percent CBD and 17 to 22 percent THC and is used to combat muscle spasms, insomnia, and chronic pain. Afghan kush features six percent CBD and 16 to 21 percent THC and is taken by those with low appetite and acute pain issues. LA Confidential combines 16 to 20 percent THC with only 0.3 percent CBD and is often used for combatting stress and pain.

Nearly all strains on the sativa end of the spectrum contain one percent or less THC. Among the most well-known strains is Acapulco Gold, which has 15 to 23 percent THC and works against stress, nausea, fatigue, and pain. With 20 to 22 percent THC, sour diesel addresses issues such as fatigue, acute pain, anxiety, mental fog, and PTSD. With the cannabis plant containing more than 100 cannabinoids and chemical compounds such as terpenes to consider as well, the user experience with each cannabis strain is complex and unique.

Published: The Uniquely Beneficial and Non-Psychoactive Properties of THCV

 

A cannabis-derived compound, Delta 9 -tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) is a largely non-psychoactive compound that is among the hundreds of bioactive compounds, such as terpenes, cannabinoids, and flavonoids, derived from cannabis. It is molecularly similar, but distinct, from more common cannaboid compounds such as Delta 9 – tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)...

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CBD as Treatment for Pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, and Insomnia

 

 

Cannabidiol (CBD) is an active ingredient found in marijuana. CBD contains no tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive ingredient that makes individuals feel “high” after they use a marijuana product...

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Published: An Overview of CBD Products

I published “An Overview of CBD Products” on @Medium

Published: CBD's Varied Health Benefits

 

 I published "CBD’s Varied Health Benefits" on Weebly

Published: The Form and Function of Cannabis Pipes

I published “The Form and Function of Cannabis Pipes” on @Medium

Published: Snowboarding at the Winter Olympics

Scott Haber, 42 Degrees

I published "Snowboarding at the Winter Olympics" on Behance

Methods of Using CBD Products

Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the main active ingredients in cannabis. The substance has no psychoactive properties and, in fact, can be derived directly from the hemp plant, a cousin of the marijuana plant. Hemps feature no tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary active ingredient in marijuana associated with the plant’s psychoactive properties. CBD provides individuals with a range of physical and psychological benefits, including pain and anxiety relief. Individuals also have a number of options when it comes to how they want to ingest or apply CBD.

Most of the techniques associated with using marijuana can be applied to CBD products, including smoking CBD in its flower form. CBD closely resembles regular marijuana in this state. In fact, individuals can choose between smoking pure CBD products or marijuana with a very low THC count. A CBD-only product should contain no more than .3 percent THC, though it is possible to find products with zero THC.

To smoke CBD, individuals will need rolling papers or some kind of pipe. It can be helpful to purchase a grinder, a device used to grind the flower into a fine powder that can be easily smoked or rolled. Pre-rolled CBD products are also available.

Various medical conditions, along with personal preferences, make smoking CBD impossible for some users. Fortunately, there are many alternatives, including edibles. Like marijuana edibles, CBD edibles run the gamut when it comes to style, flavor, and potency. CBD candies, such as gummy treats and hard mints, are especially popular.

It is important for newcomers to understand how much CBD they are getting when using edibles. For instance, a pack of gummies might contain 100 milligrams of CBD total, or 100 milligrams per serving, which would equate to a very potent dose of CBD. For some individuals, cutting gummies or mints in half can help in achieving the ideal dose. CBD edibles are fairly straightforward, but individuals can simplify the process by purchasing CBD liquid gel pills, which range widely regarding potency.

CBD can also be taken in liquid form. There are various options for liquid CBD products, including hemp-infused sparkling water, non-alcoholic spirits, and energy drinks, among others. Not all liquid CBD products are served as drinks. CBD oils are popular because they are purchased with a dropper, allowing individuals to measure out a precise dose. Furthermore, CBD oil is taken under the tongue, which promotes faster absorption compared to edibles.

Individuals do not have to consume CBD directly. For example, CBD skin creams are applied as a topical solution. Topical CBD products can be applied directly to the site of pain or discomfort. CBD topicals have been used to address inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, as well as skin problems like eczema and psoriasis. The Arthritis Foundation reports that CBD has not only eased the pain caused by the inflammatory condition, but has helped those living with arthritis deal with associated anxiety and sleep disturbances.

More and more CBD options become available every day. For example, bath bombs are consumer products that supplement a bath experience with essential oils, moisturizers, and scents. Bath bombs infused with CBD promote CBD absorption via the skin, similar to topical CBD applications.

The Most Decorated Snowboarders in X Games History

 

The X Games are a series of extreme sports competitions broadcast by the ESPN networks. The X Games brand includes the Winter X Games, an event emphasizing winter action sports, including snowboarding, as opposed to skateboarding and BMX riding. The seventh edition of the Winter X Games became the first X Games to receive live television coverage. Over the course of three decades a number of the world’s most talented snowboarders have won medals at the Winter X Games.

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Published: An Introduction to CBD

I published “An Introduction to CBD” on @Medium

Published: Understanding Employee Turnover

I published “Understanding Employee Turnover” on @Medium