Life is beautiful. Every moment, a gift filled with opportunity for new growth and appreciation. This is true, even in the midst of suffering. Ultimately, it’s better to do what we can to grow the oasis of good in this world, instead of asking why we seem to be trapped in a desert of pain. This is not a dirge; it's the reality of life. No one lives forever, but you can make your stay here worthwhile, or at least more comfortable. Each of us also has the power to embrace the life we’ve...

Humans have used psilocybin mushrooms and cannabis to treat virtually any disease for millennia. Today we’re re-discovering just how powerful these Earth medicines truly are.  Despite centuries of stigma, these bio-pharmacies contain many therapeutic chemicals like alkaloids, lipids, terpenoids, and complex carbohydrates that proffer solutions to diseases. These plant-based compounds are safe with little to no life-threatening side effects in most cases.  Some of these molecules share...

Healthy Aging with Cannabis Medicine Aging can be a stark reality of the human condition. But there are endless examples of people who age gracefully and stay relatively healthy their entire lives. They could be monks, natural healers, shamans, holistic health gurus, or just people with great genetics. Whatever the case, these people cracked the code of their own mind and body in a way that brought abundant longevity. Conventional wisdom and science tell us that avoiding the ravages of time...

History of Cannabis Use For Energy/Productivity  The possible use of cannabis for energy can be traced back to 1549, when the French and British imported Angolan slaves from the Southwest coast of Africa to work as laborers on sugar plantations in Northeastern Brazil. These slaves were reported to have smuggled marijuana seeds in cloth dolls that they planted between sugarcane rows. The slaves would smoke the resulting perfumed cigars (marijuana) and dream during periods of inactivity. It was...

The Burden of Chronic Inflammatory Diseases Chronic inflammatory disorders or diseases cause over 50% of all disease-related deaths worldwide. Inflammation-related diseases include stroke, cancer, diabetes mellitus, ischemic heart disease, chronic kidney disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver diseases (NAFLD), autoimmune and neurodegenerative conditions.  These and other syndromes arise from an overactive immune response and affect over 60 million people globally.  Risk factors include advancing...