The reason for a bad mood can sometimes be pretty difficult to pinpoint. There are so many factors at play – both internally and externally – that can make our moods swing at a subconscious level. Many of us have woken up on the wrong side of the bed with very little explanation as to [...]

Ah, the munchies—one of the remarkable sensations that cannabis brings on, enhancing your senses of smell and taste and making all those extra trips to the pantry all the more tempting. And once you’ve had your fill, the ensuing feeling is nothing short of satisfying. However, as the old saying goes, too much of a [...]

Whether you struggle with warding off munchies brought on by cannabis, or you simply find it difficult to resist the urge to snack, you’re not alone. Many of us ruminate over what our next meal will be, the food in our pantries, or the leftovers from last night. Try as we might, our cravings always [...]

Cannabis consumer or not, there’s plenty of good to be found in keeping ourselves mentally sharp. Healthy cognitive abilities empower us to make the right decisions and be our best selves, ready to face the manifold challenges that each new day brings. Whatever your lifestyle, there are healthy brain-boosting habits that would easily fit into [...]

It can be hard to imagine a single facet of life unaffected by the pandemic—and even harder to grasp the full breadth of such a far-reaching episode as it develops and alters the world in extraordinary ways. One thing we know for sure is that it will leave quite a mark once it has passed, [...]

Now that we’re spending more time in our main domain with our snack stash within easy reach, it’s natural to feel more tempted to counter boredom and stress with a few extra bites. Your comfort food collection becoming more enticing since pre-isolation days is actually a science-backed phenomenon—bouts of isolation can create cravings similar to [...]

Nothing feels quite as lovely as soaking up the sun on a beautiful summer’s day. And after this dreary winter, balmy, poolside weather has been on the forefronts of many of our minds. But now that 2020 has decided to take a sharp left and most of us are waiting out our days in quarantine [...]

Self-isolation can be tough on the human psyche, especially when there is so much about the current situation that is still up in the air. If you are in desperate need of a little mood-booster, we’ve compiled a few things you can do from the comfort of your home to start seeing positive returns and […]

Looking for a natural simple way to boost your immune system and give your health a much-needed revival? Finding a balanced diet and time to focus on your internal wellness is becoming increasingly difficult in our busy lives. Between work, family, and a variety of activities in between, it’s easy to forget about our immune […]

It cannot be emphasized enough how important having a healthy immune system helps your body fight off viruses on a daily basis. By strengthening your immunity, it increases your body’s ability to fight off any viruses, flu, and/or infectious diseases. By understanding that your health directly affects your natural defenses, you will be better equipped […]

It is vital, now more than ever, to emphasize the importance of maintaining a healthy immune system. Keeping your internal well being can be as simple as making a few adjustments in your diet, daily habits and rituals, taking supplements, or even diligent hand-washing. Many of these ideas can be easily implemented into your life […]

While we are already aware of the effects that marijuana has on our appetites (it obviously increases our hunger), less is known about how its use affects the body’s blood sugar and insulin levels. A study was done by epidemiologists at the University of Nebraska College of Medicine, the Harvard School of Public Health and […]

As any health professional will say, the best advice for boosting your mood or maintaining good energy levels is through a well-balanced diet, eating right and at appropriate times, and getting a good night’s sleep. Everything we consume or do in our daily routines contribute to both our physical and mental well being; therefore, it’s […]

There are a variety of different natural ways that you can add vitamins and/or supplements to your daily diet that help boost your mood. Ensuring that you have a healthy internal system that will affect the brain, which is not only important for your physical health but vital for regulating emotional and mental wellbeing. Introducing […]

During these cold, dreary winter months, it is essential that we truly take good care of mental health and emotional well-being. As a society, we are finally putting a focus on our mental health but addressing is not enough. It’s vital that we all review our own lives and see what changes we can make […]

Sometimes, smoking weed can hinder your plans for a healthy diet or any detox you’re planning to do during your sober hours. For those who smoke marijuana, either infrequently or regularly, you know that when the munchies hit you, it’s hard to fight that urge. You find yourself aimlessly looking at your fridge and pantry [...]

It’s Friday night and you want to kick back with a joint and relax on the couch while you binge through your favourite TV series. However, you know yourself really well by now and know that about 15 minutes after your smoke, those munchies will hit you, and they will hit you hard. So how […]

It’s not just an overused, pop-culture stereotype – the three most common instant effects of marijuana are hunger, red eyes, and “cottonmouth”. With legalization and recreational cannabis being consumed publicly and openly, users are more inclined to search for some ideas to combat these 3 pesky traits. No one likes to have bloodshot eyes or […]

It’s the beginning of the year and many of us are trying to detox and get rid of all the empty, delicious calories we guiltily consumed over the holidays. Like everyone else in January, you want to eat less and eat better, but can you do it without compromising your health or giving up your […]

It’s a stereotype because it truly happens. You get home to wind down for the evening and smoke a joint to relax but after a short while, the munchies hit you. You’re struck by a strong craving for all types of sweet or salty snacks and you can’t shake that pang of hunger. Next time […]

If you frequently find yourself looking around the kitchen (or bag, pantry and shelves) for treats and goodies, you start to think about your daily snacking habits. Whether you have cravings to eat from inefficient meals and sugary junk food, an improper meal schedule, that intense hunger from being intoxicated, or just looking for that […]

We don’t need science to tell us that smoking weed and snacking go hand in hand. Nor do we need it to tell us that food is one of the first comforts we turn to without thinking about it twice. That is how it’s always been and the way it will always be. But have […]

Few things are as uncomfortable as dry mouth, and when it hits, it’s hard to think of much else but ridding yourself of it as immediately as possible. Be it from medication use, marijuana consumption or dry blistery weather, most of us have experienced this intolerable symptom too many times. What is dry mouth? Dry […]

Sometimes that pang of hunger hits when we’re not even hungry. Whether you’re sitting at your desk in the office, or while you’re relaxing on the couch in front of the TV, we all know the antsy feeling of getting the munchies. We find ourselves walking into the kitchen, aimlessly looking and snacking on whatever […]

“Just one more,” is the lie we so often tell ourselves before reaching back into the bag for another… and then another. We know that we shouldn’t, but before we even know it, we’re shaking the crumbs out of the bottom of the bag and into our open mouths. We know the “one more” sentiment […]

Here comes the bride, all dressed in white… and a little green. As much as we like to think that weddings are all flowers, princess-cuts and cupcake towers, anyone who’s been married will tell you that it’s not as simple as “I do.” It took months, sometimes years, of planning and replanning, imagining and reimagining […]

Move over 420; there’s a new marijuana holiday in town. Everyone knows April 20th as the day when inhibitions are thrown out the window a sky filled with marijuana clouds is not only acceptable but wholly expected. We wait for it every year and bask in the sweet excuse to indulge when the day finally […]

Cannabidiol, or CBD, is the second most prevalent active ingredient in cannabis. While it is not psychoactive and doesn’t change the cognitive, perceptive and behavioural functions, it does have strong anxiolytic properties. What is anxiety? Anxiety is a common condition that affects about 1 in 13 people worldwide. It is considered a normal reaction to […]

There are about three things we are absolutely certain of in the world of sports: 1. There are winners; 2. There are losers; and 3. Injuries are common, and more so, expected. Whether the contract is real or imagined, everyone who’s physically active needs to enter into an agreement: you could, and likely will – […]

It’s been over six months that recreational marijuana use has been legal in Canada, and we’ve decided we quite like each other, and we’re not breaking up. Over the last half-year, we’ve waded through the unfamiliarity of legalization, and some people are, understandably, still a bit confused with the buying process. Buying recreational cannabis is […]