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What is CBD? Cannabidinol, better known as CBD, has become one of the most popular health aids on the market today. Scientific studies emphasize its wide range of benefits, from managing chronic pain, to an aid in dealing with anxiety. But what is CBD, exactly?...

Papa and Barkley’s Releaf tinctures provide a wonderful option for whole body healing. Their 30:1 CBD-rich tincture is made with MCT oil, which has been shown to metabolize the cannabinoids quicker but why should you take CBD with a little THC? Well, think of THC as...

Nitro Cookies is a hybrid strain crossed between Gasmask and Animal Cookies. This strain grows into dense, frosty green buds with bright orange hairs. True to its Animal Cookies lineage it has a sweet, skunky aroma that will impress any consumer. Sweet, Skunky,...

With everything that’s circulating on the internet and social media right now, it’s hard to separate helpful information from blatant falsities. COVID-19 is a serious matter, so we’re here to help you know how to tackle this virus and ensure that you’re staying...

Photo by: Jamie Street on Unsplash Happy New Year from Therapeutic Health Collective in Santa Cruz! 2019 was a huge year for cannabis. From delicious new strains, to the creation of new state cannabis legislation. It’s time to take a look at where cannabis is headed...

Do you ever feel confused when you see these different acronyms describing cannabis oil? We often get these questions from our customers at our dispensary and decided to write about it. What is Full Spectrum Oil? Full Spectrum Oil (FSO) is a cannabis concentrate that...

For a long time, cannabis use and distribution have been thought to negatively impact communities; from decreasing property values to increasing overall crime levels. Due to this misconception, cannabis still faces legal roadblocks in rural and suburban communities....

Everyone has been there. You found a strain that you love but have experienced inconsistency when it comes to the effects. One day you’re creative and full of energy, the next day you don’t feel like leaving the couch. It can be frustrating. So what is it that causes...

Sativa fans out there know that Jack Herer is a strain of cannabis that many turn to for focus and energy. This is due, in large part, to the high concentrations of terpinolene and a-pinene this strain contains. These terpenes interact with the THC in the buds to...

The benefits of legalizing cannabis have long been a topic of discussion. While the advantages of legalized marijuana have been utilized by a growing number of state governments, there have been some local governments and municipalities that have yet to grasp on to...

For the past few decades, 4/20 has been a highlighted day on the calendar for the majority in the cannabis community. There have always been rumors for just how 4/20 came into being, from Bob Dylan lyrics to the California penal code. The truth, however, is that our...

Cannabis brings joy, pain relief, and a sense of wellbeing for a variety of people from different backgrounds. A possibly unwanted side effect though is the “munchies”, a seemingly uncontrollable attack on the fridge, bags of chips, and the cookie jar. For many...

Recreational cannabis in California has been off to a roaring start. Following months of revisions, the Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC), Department of Food and Agriculture, and the Department of Public Health submitted their final copy of these new regulations to the...

My first experience with Genesis by Jahlibyrd brought me back to younger days, getting stoned with friends. Getting a few friends in a cozy place, smoking some joints, and enjoying the wonky company was my perfect hangout. Genesis encapsulates the feeling I have of...

There are certain strains of cannabis that tick all the boxes for me. A focused head high that keeps the mind from wandering, an uplifting effect to your mood and smile, and a gentle relaxing of those little aches and pains we all get through the day. Banjo does a...

Intro To Cannabis History Believe to have first evolved 20 to 30 million years ago, Cannabis was first utilized in Asia. For the past 12,000 years, it is believed that humans cultivated marijuana for a variety of different uses. The Chinese emperor Shen Nung first...

While Cannabis legalization movements have swept the world, CBD seems to be one of the first products to break into the mainstream. When many think of cannabis, they think of “getting high.” However, CBD does not contain the same psychoactive properties as THC. It is...

The Sour Kush cannabis strain is a combination between two legendary strains, Blue Diesel (Sativa) and OG Kush (Indica), by DNA genetics. If you are looking for chronic pain relief during the day, this strain might be just the one for you. The effect of this strain...

This past week, the state of California saw a huge win for marijuana justice. On September 30th, Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 1793. This legislation will lead to the review and expungement of marijuana convictions for thousands of Californians. In...

In late August, it came to light that the Trump administration had created a Marijuana Policy Coordination Committee. The goal of this committee is to work towards preventing the legal distribution of marijuana. This Marijuana Policy Committee has instructed 14...

Over the years, cannabis has been attributed as a medicinal treatment for many different ailments. From nerve pain to Crohn’s disease, its properties have been found widely useful. With many people turning to alternative methods of prevention and treatment for...

Credit: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Natural_bridges_state_beach_Santa_Cruz_California.jpg In early June, mail-in ballots and primary day results showed over 70 percent support for an update of Santa Cruz cannabis regulations. The measures included a rise...

Credit: https://www.pexels.com/photo/420-bud-cannabis-close-529766 Getting the right dosage of THC can be tricky business. The variables can seem limitless, from the type of cannabis, to the method in which you are consuming it. We’ve all had our experiences of having...

Photo Credit: Wikipedia The long awaited tax cuts for the California cannabis industry have yet to receive the green light. In a most recent attempt, which would have cut these high cannabis taxes for the next 3 years, failed to make it past the key legislative...

According to the AP, four percent of women reported using cannabis during pregnancy in 2014. This is up from only two percent in 2002. It has become a useful tool for expecting mothers to ease some of the more early, uncomfortable aspects of pregnancy. Many women are...