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Why Can Using Cannabis Make Your Eyes Red? A Surprising Explanation

A lot of people associate smoking cannabis with overly red eyes, and you may be surprised to learn that the main reason for this effect has little to do with the smoke itself. In fact, red eyes from cannabis use can actually be a strong indicator of increased health and vitality. Here’s why. Reasons for the […]

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How to Make Cannabis Tea: A Complete User Guide

Cannabis tea is becoming more and more popular for its health-enhancing qualities, and with the onset of colder weather in the northern hemisphere, there’s a seasonal need to boost immunity while also keeping your body warm and well-balanced. Here’s how a drinking a cup of this wellness elixir can help you do just that. The […]

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Edible Oils – How to use Cannabis Oil

Even though the discussion of cannabis has become less taboo over the years, sifting through the haze (pardon the pun) of information can be a daunting task in and of itself. With the recent legalization of cannabis here in Canada, and in anticipation of an increase in doctor prescribed medical cannabis, new users might find […]

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How (and why) to make cannabis suppositories

What are suppositories? Suppositories are a medicine delivery system that are inserted into the vagina or rectum. They are most commonly used to treat symptoms in the pelvic area like vaginal thrush or haemorrhoids, but can also be used for other conditions when the stomach doesn’t absorb oral medications properly or the patient finds it […]

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Endometriosis & Cannabis: Delivery Methods

Ingestion There are a few different methods of ingesting cannabis currently available in the legal Canadian market, including oil, capsules and decarboxylated (decarb) blends. Taken consistently everyday, CBD can help reduce the inflammation caused by endometriosis.  While CBD doesn’t always prevent pain flare ups all together, it can help to reduce the frequency and/or severity of flare ups. CannTrust CBD […]

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Cannabis for Menopause: Does It Help?

Cannabis for Menopause: Does It Help? Menopause is among the most dramatic body changes that a woman will experience in her lifetime. The reproductive system goes through a shift only previously experienced in puberty, and the symptoms are not altogether pleasant. These include anxiety, irritability, night sweats, insomnia, vaginal dryness, brain fog, and decreased libido. […]

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The Benefits Of Using Cannabis To Manage Chronic Pain

The Benefits Of Using Cannabis To Manage Chronic Pain We’re all familiar with pain to some degree. We understand it’s an extremely uncomfortable feeling indicating a problem somewhere in our body. This makes it unpleasant enough on its own, but for some, pain can be more complex. Those who suffer from chronic pain may have […]

CBD and Pets

CBD and Pets

CBD and Pets With the increased hype and recognition, CBD products are becoming more popular than ever. In the United States, more states are legalizing cannabis for medicinal and recreational purposes with each election cycle. In Canada, medical and recreational cannabis is legal nationwide. CBD products are now sold in various retail establishments, making them […]

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Cannabis for Conditions: Parkinson’s Disease

Cannabis for Conditions: Parkinson’s Disease You finally make it to your sixties in relatively good health, properly settled into your routine. Then, you’re plunged into a new reality, forced to face a health condition that threatens to affect every aspect of your day-to-day life. This is the reality many people face when they are diagnosed […]