Category: Herbal Health

While there is research that shows that both drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes can cause increased blood pressure and hypertension, it’s not precisely known if consuming cannabis affects the body in a similar way. After all, tobacco and cannabis are 2 different substances, and mixing alcohol and weed can have other effects. The issue is… Continue reading Marijuana & Blood Pressure

While many people use marijuana regularly, others may need to detox from marijuana for various reasons, such as for a job application, to improve health, or to reduce tolerance. Understanding what marijuana detox and tolerance breaks entail can help you make an informed decision about whether they are right for you. What is Marijuana Detox?… Continue reading Marijuana Detox: Should You Take a T-Break to Weed Detox?

There’s nothing quite like opening up a jar of fresh weed to settle in with on an evening. But what happens when you reach into the back of your drawer and you find some buds that slipped your mind? Everyone will forget where they hid their stash at some point, but is old weed safe… Continue reading Does Weed Expire? Beware the Old and the Mold

As an avid reader of the EarthMed blog, you already know that THC and CBD are two of the most well-known cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant and that both have been shown to have a number of potential health benefits. You probably also know that THC is the psychoactive cannabinoid that is responsible for… Continue reading CBD Topical THC Cream

It’s the “new year, new me” time of year when we all start making resolutions to be better people. When the clock strikes midnight on January 1st, we promise to eat healthier, exercise more, grow more mindful, listen better, appreciate our blessings, and be better parents, partners, siblings, employees, etc. What does “new year, new… Continue reading New Year, New Me: Incorporating Cannabis Tincture into Your Wellness Routine

When hearing the phrase “cannabis oil,” dozens of different products may pop into your head. Different types of weed-based oils are extremely popular among marijuana enthusiasts, as there are simply so many ways to use them. Continued innovation has produced cannabis oils that can be smoked, cooked, and even applied for skin care. This list… Continue reading How is Weed Used With Oils?

Growing up in the age of Drug Abuse Resistance Education (more commonly known as D.A.R.E.), the war on drugs was successful in that it made me (and most others in my generation) terrified of marijuana. As a teen and young adult seeing trusted adults in my life benefit from using marijuana medically, I began to… Continue reading Is Marijuana a Gateway Drug & Other Marijuana Myths

When smoking marijuana, either recreationally or medically, sometimes you can overdo it and get too high. An uncomfortable high is called a green out, and we have previously talked about what to do when you get too high on pot and how to handle a green out here.  But what about when you just don’t… Continue reading How to Sober Up From Weed

It’s no secret: smoking tobacco harms your lungs and health. Not only can it cause cancer, but it can also lead to a host of all sorts of pulmonary and overall health issues along the way. Taking this into account, many states in the nation have passed legislative restrictions over the years on what kind… Continue reading Differences Between Weed & Tobacco

With its increased availability in both medical and recreational settings, weed use is on the rise. Consumers can purchase cannabis products legally at storefronts, like our EarthMed dispensary near O’Hare, in a matter of minutes. According to the National Library of Public Medicine, men use cannabis more frequently and in higher quantities than women. As… Continue reading Does Weed Lower Testosterone?