House Votes on Cannabis Decriminalization THIS MONTH
Cannabis decriminalization is coming! I AM READY for cannabis decriminalization. We first posted about this a year ago when the House Judiciary Committee voted on bill S.2227. It passed in a 24-10 victory last November. I’d all but forgotten about this in the fog of 2020. But it seems like the disaster that is 2020 might be […]
Weed Nuns; The Sisters Of The Valley
If you are a woman interested in growing cannabis and want a bond of sisterhood, you might consider joining the weed nuns! Weed Nuns grow cannabis commercially with hand harvest methods where they trim and bless each bud with sage before it is sold. The Sisters of the Valley is a women lead business that […]
Pesticides & Monsanto In the Cannabis Industry Are Leaving Users At Risk
As legalization sweeps the nation, growers running big operations geared for profit are using pesticides on their plants to maximize their yield. Colorado’s Governor advised to California, warning lawmakers that their state has a “steep hill” ahead in legalizing recreational marijuana and urging them to pay close attention to aspects such as home-grow regulations, pesticides […]
Human Brains Make Their Own ‘Marijuana’ from Conception Onward: Endocannabinoid System
If reading that headline made you do a double-take, you’re not alone. Apparently our bodies contain an entire Endocannabinoid System, and the modern medical system isn’t too terribly concerned with educating us about it. The endocannabinoid system works in conjunction with opioid receptors in our brains, and plays crucial roles in curbing inflammation and maintaining […]
Colorado Is Providing Food And Housing For The Homeless Using $3 Million From Cannabis Tax
Colorado and Cannabis Taxation Since legalization nearly four years ago, the state of Colorado has seen an increase each year in tax revenue gained from cannabis sales. The state made nearly $70 million in June 2016, the completion of the last financial year. Revenue gained through taxation was one of the key arguments for legalizing […]
The Marijuana Justice Act: How the War on Drugs Targets the Poor
Is the so-called War on Drugs really a war against the poor? Senator Cory Booker is making waves with his newly proposed Marijuana Justice Act and the reasons behind it. Not only does he want the nation to benefit from increased tax revenues (to the tune of hundreds of millions in Colorado and California), but also as […]
Understanding CBD, Cannabinoids, & Your Health
CBD is one of over 60 compounds found in cannabis that belongs to a class of molecules called cannabinoids. Cannabidiol, or CBD, is non-psychoactive, meaning it lacks the high associated with being stoned from cannabis and CBD doesn’t have much of a noticeable effect when isolated. When combined with THC, the relaxing effect of CBD […]
Who Are The Top 5 Lobby Groups Fighting Legal Cannabis?
by Seshata from International-Highlife.com Legal Cannabis is rapidly taking off, and not everyone is happy about it. Let’s take a look at some of the biggest industries funding anti-cannabis lobby groups, and the unethical reasons why… Big Tobacco Big tobacco firms have had interest in cannabis, both positive and negative, for decades. A study published […]
Kombucha Chronicles Part 11: Weed Berry Booch
As a Cannabis lover, my first question when trying new things is almost always something along the lines of “Can I put weed in it?” I kid you not, as stereotypical as it is that’s where my mind goes. It’s been revolutionary for me as far as health is concerned, so it’s only natural that […]
Meet CannaCloud: The Keurig for your Weed!
As the cannabis industry grows, so do the contraptions making cannabis interesting and unique to consume. The CannaCloud has a fast growing interest for consumers as this vaporizer system is being called the Keurig of cannabis. And ironically the CEO of CannaKorp, the company responsible for creating CannaCloud, is actually the retired Vice-President of the […]
World’s First Fully Automatic Hydroponic Marijuana Growing System
The Seedo Homelab fully automatic hydroponic marijuana home growing machine allows you to grow cannabis, herbs and flowers with the click of a button. Once set up you simply place your seed in the growing medium in the machine, and tell the Homelab what plant or strain of marijuana you are growing. The machine will allow […]
This Family Fled to Colorado to Save Their Son
This month a sweet four year old boy named Orion had to relocate from Texas to Colorado with his mother Tahj Mayes in order to obtain access to much needed medicinal marijuana for his severe seizures. His father, Glen Mayes, is a SAG E actor who had to stay behind in Texas to finish work commitments. Soon Glen will […]