When most of us think of cannabis, we think of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol or THC. It’s the compound responsible for the psychoactive ‘high’ of cannabis and many of its medicinal benefits. But what if you don’t like the psychoactivity? What if you want the positives of THC, without the euphoria or intoxication?
Read MoreFor patients new to the Florida program, and those who have been in it from the start, the intricacies, logistics, and volume of information can become tiring and overwhelming. This post rounds up the most important need to know info, resources, and links to help cut down on the headache and get you feeling better quicker.
Read MoreVaporizing, or vaping, cannabis is a cleaner alternative to smoking the plant and allows you to really stretch your dollar. Over 75% of the plant is destroyed when smoking. This doesn’t happen with vaping and you can even reuse the left over already vaped bud. It’s the ultimate medicating method!
Read MoreCannabis can be taken in a variety of forms - each with slightly different onset and effects. Learn more about which might be right for you.
Read MoreBringing the Hemp CBD world and medical cannabis world together by blending my own flower ratios has allowed me to gain better control over my medicine effectiveness and costs. It’s a great way to save money and feel better!
Read MoreLearn the main ways to save money by vaporizing Florida medical cannabis concentrates instead of purchasing MMTC pre-filled cartridges. This is a must learn for Florida Medical Cannabis patients.
Read MoreEven the most experienced users are surprised to hear that the cannabis plant doesn’t actually produce THC and CBD. I know….you probably just said to yourself, “What? What the hell is she talking about. Of course cannabis produces THC.” In reality - it doesn’t. Instead, the cannabis plant creates cannabinoids in their raw state, called cannabinoid acids. While similar, these cannabinoid acids have different properties than the THC and CBD we know and love.
Read MoreAs research and our understanding of cannabis advances, we see a wider variety of medical cannabis products available on dispensary shelves. From gels, capsules, inhalers, to powders that dissolve in water the options are seemingly endless. While these products help to improve access and break down barriers, they are also far different than the natural, whole plant, many of were first attracted to.
Read MoreIn October 2019, I wrote a blog post giving an overview of Florida smokable options and the information is already outdated - things change all the time! Today’s blog is meant to serve as an update to that information, but instead in a way that I can hopefully keep updated regularly for you much like my dispensary discount page.
Read MoreWe’ve probably all seen stories of “weed tampons.” Truth is, they aren’t tampons, they are suppositories made from cannabis and they can be a game changer for people with chronic pelvic pain such as that experienced with endometriosis. They are also super easy to make - saving tons of money from pre-made dispensary versions.
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Kristina J. Risola, MA, CRC, NBC-HWC, PHC
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