Indholdsfortegnelse for May 2021 i High Times

A NEW HOPE Results from a new clinical trial suggest promising evidence of the efficacy of cannabis extracts to treat children with autism. The study was published February 3 in the journal Molecular Autism. Researchers examined the effects of whole-plant cannabis extract containing both CBD and THC at a 20:1 ratio, respectively, and a placebo on young children with autism. For a span of 12 weeks, 150 participants received either the extract or the placebo, “followed by a four-week washout and predetermined cross-over for another 12 weeks to further assess tolerability.” Disruptive behavior on the “Clinical Global Impression-Improvement” scale was either much or very much improved in 49 percent of participants who took whole-plant extract compared with 21 percent who took the placebo. This could mean that cannabinoid treatment has…

DEAR MAMA Seeing as Mother’s Day is coming up soon, I just wanted to shout out to the moms out there who are fighting to get their kids some legal medical cannabis. (Dads too, of course, but the media tend to cover moms’ stories a lot more.) I have read plenty of articles that talk about these parents going to bat for their kids’ health—like the British mom whose kid’s medical cannabis is being disrupted due to Brexit taking effect. It takes some real dedication to get your voice heard about that stuff, not to mention some of the negative feedback they endure from family or friends who may not support their efforts. My mom loves me, but I don’t think she’d go out of her way to advocate for…

1 HEMP SEEDS Hemp hearts are hemp seeds with the hulls removed, while hemp seeds with their hulls can provide a crunchy snack with more fiber. Within the hemp seed, soft white (or sometimes light green) inner kernels are packed with essential amino acids, protein and omega-3 fatty acids, among other nutrients. While hemp hearts contain significantly less fiber than hemp seeds with hulls, they are ideal for certain recipes, especially recipes that call for non-crunchy ingredients. Hemp hearts are easier to chew and consume. And for vegans, three tablespoons of hemp hearts contain 10 grams of protein, more than a large hard-boiled egg. 2 HEMP MILK Lactose intolerant? Hemp milk is a great dairy-free alternative to cow’s milk. Compared with whole milk from a cow, hemp milk has fewer…

Tilray Inc. is a giant in the cannabis industry, headquartered in Toronto, Canada, but incorporated in multiple ventures outside of its home country. As of February 1, the company is extending its medical cannabis products to Portugal. According to the regulations set by Infarmed (the Portuguese government agency that regulates medicine and health products), products have already been approved for treatment of medical conditions such as multiple sclerosis, spinal-cord injuries, nausea or vomiting as a result of chemotherapy, appetite stimulation in connection with HIV/AIDS and many others. “We are very proud of Infarmed’s market authorization, which confirms Tilray’s medical cannabis products live up to the highest national and international quality standards,” Tilray’s European managing director, Sascha Mielcarek, said in a press release. “Patient demands are increasing in Portugal and throughout…

Ricky Hil’s latest effort, Same Shit Different Day, is the rapper’s third album, coming after 18 mixtapes—including many celebrity duets, teaming up with the likes of The Weeknd, Kid Cudi and Leona Lewis, to name a few. His musical process is enhanced by his cannabis use—20 hand-rolled fatties a day, to be exact—which calms him down and helps him focus. Recently, he added tincture and a stronger cannabis oil to his regimen, both from Proof Extracts of California. The son of the iconic American clothing designer Tommy Hilfiger, Hil shortened his name to succeed alone, stating: “This is all me. This is my music, what I feel. Did I have a charmed childhood? Yes and no. Every family has struggles, and we weren’t spared. My dad is the kindest, most…

Do you remember the first time you got high? Carole Baskin from the Netflix blockbuster hit Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness does—the first and only time she got high, that is, which was by accident many years ago. Baskin is big-cat rights activist and the CEO of Big Cat Rescue, a Tampa, Florida–based nonprofit sanctuary, with a lifelong mission to end the trade of exotic cats. She, of course, found fame thanks to a public feud mostly instigated by Joe Maldonado-Passage—better known as Joe Exotic, who is currently serving a 22-year prison sentence for attempted murder-for-hire and animal abuse. While other big-cat enthusiasts simply collect big cats in captivity—Big Cat Rescue seeks to end the abuse of big cats, providing a sanctuary for some of them and protecting them…

Cannabidiol, or CBD, has come a long way in a relatively short amount of time. It’s altering the way that some people live their lives and, in many cases, allowing them to have a better quality of life. It’s also changing how we approach pharmaceutical medicine and causing consumers to reconsider what they put into their bodies. CBD has become a household name in one way or another, both for those who use it regularly and even for those who have only seen it mentioned in news headlines or heard about via word of mouth. But CBD and the many other cannabinoids like it are complex in nature, and they are still being researched as a possible treatment for numerous medical conditions. While progress is being made, there are still…

Many have asked, “What is the secret of life?” For some, it may be monetary wealth; others, spiritual balance. But a certain few are obsessed with the quest for the perfect hoot—it all starts with one simple yet confusing question: What medium to use? No matter who you talk to, it seems they all have the winning formula. There will always be hydro growers preaching about explosive vegetative results and organic gurus arguing about taste and quality. Hopefully after digging a little deeper than your typical five-gallon bucket, you can come to your own conclusion. Here, we’ll cover the soil we build as well as different growing techniques, and we’ll let you decide if insane resin production and flavorful terpene profiles are for you. It all starts with a fluffy…

Green smoothies are a great way to up your intake of health-boosting vegetables and fruits while enjoying a vibrant, energizing drink. Adding CBD and THC to the mix along with fresh young cannabis shoots kicks things up a few notches in the feel-good department, with a range of physical benefits to be found in eating your favorite smokable greens. In their unheated state, the cannabinoids CBDa and THCa interact with different receptors than their post-heated versions, with the raw form being shown to support the auto-immune system, as well as being neuro-protective and anti-inflammatory (as concluded in peer-reviewed studies fully available on the British Pharmacological Society and National Library of Medicine websites). Dr. William Courtney is a well-known pioneer in documenting and treating ailments with raw cannabis juicing since 2010,…

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David Beckham, the English soccer star whose 20-year career netted him numerous trophy wins until his retirement back in 2013, is moving on to a new goal—cannabis. Beckham invested in a cannabis company called Cellular Goods PLC, which announced on February 4 that it is working to become the first cannabis company to be listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). “We are delighted to be the very first pure-play consumer cannabinoid company to list on the LSE,” said Alexis Abraham, the company’s chief executive. “The past few years have seen massive growth and awareness of the importance of wellness and self-care and we believe cannabinoids will prove to be the king of wellness ingredients. A London stock market listing will provide us with the profile, credibility and access to…

There is an unfriendly divide between holistic healing—a category in which cannabis-based health treatments are often placed—and the mainstream medical world. Many people still believe in long-debunked negative assumptions that are attached to cannabis, a plant that, over the years, has gained much more traction as a legitimate medicine in comparison with other holistic treatments. A divide like this is unfortunate, since both holistic healing and mainstream medicine have been known to offer useful ways to treat patients. Straddling the line between these two divided medical approaches, small family-run companies such as Cosmic View fill a niche that has long been overlooked. Cosmic View is described as a “marriage between science, art and California lifestyle” in its approach to cannabis-infused tinctures, topicals and edibles. The company was founded by mother-daughter…

Now more than ever, both physical and mental wellness are essential to staying healthy. From the countless ongoing research initiatives studying medical cannabis to embracing CBD for the very first time—cannabis can help elevate positivity, bring on relaxation and often help to treat a variety of medical conditions. Whether you’re cautiously beginning with CBD products that are right for you, or taking your daily dose of THC to survive a long workday in the office or at home, it all comes down to this—one single plant offers countless medicinal possibilities. Enjoy this curated selection of wellness-focused editorial that aims to educate and inspire.…

Looking around our society, it doesn’t take long notice the existence of horrible fatphobia and a stigma associated with cannabis use—and the two often intersect. The idea of the lazy stoner, for example, or someone who frequently has the “munchies” (as though actually craving and enjoying food is so terrible) is a concept that is rooted in fatphobia. For far too long, there’s been a stereotype that cannabis makes people lazy, that it inhibits our desire to better ourselves through exercise or makes us crave unhealthy snacks—ultimately leading to, in society’s eyes, the very worst thing that can happen to a person—getting fat. Well, gaining weight is certainly far from the worst thing that can happen to a person, not to mention that these claims simply aren’t true. While there…

FLOWER OF THE MONTH GLUED TO THE COUCH Provided by yours truly, Kaptain Koverboy, Glueberry OG is a balanced phenotype made by crossing Blueberry x Gorilla Glue x OG Kush, and looks breathtaking in this purple light. And boy, does it pack a wallop, which is why I say that balanced hybrids are the way to go! Kaptain Koverboy GROW OF THE MONTH REACHING FOR THE SKY This large Amnesia Haze plant, which reeks of lemons and oranges, looks as though the tops are long fingers, trying to reach to the heavens for a little bit more rays of sunshine. Amnesia Haze is a bad name for it, however, as it doesn’t really induce amnesia, just those sleepy sativa effects. Annie in the Outback NUG OF THE MONTH HULKIN’ MANIAC…

Rap artist and cannabis aficionado Lil Wayne originally launched his cannabis line, GKUA Ultra Premium, back in December 2019, but at the time it was limited to select California dispensaries. Since then, it has expanded into Michigan and has now set its sights on Colorado. On January 26, GKUA Ultra Premium announced its movement into the oldest legal-cannabis state, along with a new line of products produced by Harmony Extracts. “We are thrilled to bring GKUA Ultra Premium to our third state,” said GKUA’s president and co-founder, Beau Golob. “Harmony is known for their incredible portfolio of cannabis products. They are the perfect partner for GKUA in Colorado. Their cultivators and expert lab teams know exactly what specific qualities, purity and potency are needed to produce GKUA products. Colorado is…

Veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have been vocal advocates for medical cannabis treatment for many, many years. Now a recently approved study may provide hard data to support the medicinal benefits claimed in these personal stories. On February 24, the nonprofit Battle Brothers Foundation announced that it received approval to conduct a study regarding the treatment of PTSD for veterans. The study’s authorization was granted by the national Independent Review Board (IRB) and will move forward in collaboration with the data, health-care and research company NiaMedic. The study has much promise to save the lives of veterans, according to Battle Brothers Foundation founder and board president Bryan Buckley. “This news could not come at a better time,” he said in a statement. “Every day, 22 veterans are…

Legal cannabis is such a ubiquitous part of society, sometimes it’s easy to lose sight of the fact that marijuana is medicine. Indeed, it was the healing properties of what was once the “devil’s weed” that originally got medicinal cannabis legalized in California in 1996, culminating in this wonderful world of weed in which so many of us presently inhabit. Despite this, it is equally true the scientific community is only scratching the proverbial surface when it comes to our understanding and application of the Aesculapian effects of cannabis. This lack of more comprehensive medical-cannabis knowledge is largely due to the continued federal criminalization of weed in most nations—including the United States—and the related restrictions that have been placed upon serious studies of cannabinoids. Encouragingly, those priggish policies have not…