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Marijuana Mamma Gift Ideas To Celebrate Your Mom This Mother’s Day

Spoil the mother figure(s) in your life with the gift of cannabis! From gift boxes to luxurious skincare products and custom bongs. We have curated a list of gift ideas to celebrate and show your marijuana mamma just how much you love and appreciate her!

Cannabis-related gifts are not just for stoners anymore, Cannabis is such a diverse plant that has cultivated a distinct culture. The stigma around cannabis use, especially by moms, are slowly but surely becoming a thing of the past. Cannabis can be a gift for any occasion; from weed-themed jewellery to CBD wellness products and even themed tours of the Garden Route in the Western Cape.

Mother’s day is celebrated internationally on the second Sunday of May, meaning it does not have a fixed date, this year we celebrate moms on May 9. On this day we honour mothers and the motherly bonds within the family.

Take a look at our list of gift ideas to spoil that special mom in your life and show her just how much you love and appreciate her.

Home Grown

If your mom is new to growing cannabis, this nifty all-in-one grow pack is the perfect gift to get her started. The Zootly’s Nest includes a material grow bag, organic soil and all the nutrients you need – measured out perfectly for your growing convenience. The package also includes a complimentary cannabis seed and an instruction manual to ensure her growing success.

Zootly is made up of a team of dedicated individuals driven to supply premium products at an affordable price. Their online shop stocks a range of smoking devices, vapes, oils, edibles, grow mediums and materials; even a cannabis-inspired art collection!

Cooking with Cannabis

Give the gift of cooking with cannabis! Bong Appetit: Mastering the Art of Cooking with Weed is the perfect book to teach your mom the ins and outs of cooking with cannabis. The pages are filled with information that breaks down the science of cannabis infusions, a selection of cannabis-infused recipes and a bunch of tips and tricks from industry experts.

The beautiful imagery in this recipe book makes it a must-have for any stoner’s coffee table selection. Next time you go around to mom’s for dinner, expect high-end dishes like weed-basted swordfish, green mac-n-cheese or weed-butter chicken.

Stoner Skincare

Spoil your marijuana mamma with the new skincare range from Elixinol in partnership with the Foschini. The newly available range is made from the best full-spectrum CBD that is vegan, cruelty-, paraben- and sulphate-free. The range includes balms, creams, serums and even a face mask.

Elixinol Skin products are made from natural botanical ingredients to improve the condition of your skin. The products are typically known to assist with skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, acne and rosacea. ElixinolSkin is the all-in-one skincare range that will leave your mom with nourished and transformed skin and a natural canna-glow.

Ganja Girl Gift Box

Gift boxes are a great way to give your ganja mama a bunch of small gifts that include some essentials every stoner needs. Think novelty rolling papers, designer ashtrays, a jar of hemp wick and a Pickle Rick dry herb pipe. Now add custom cannabis jewellery, scented candles and a bath bomb or two.

Gift box companies have a selection of bespoke, handmade and specially sourced products to put together the perfect gift box to celebrate your marijuana mother.

Bespoke Bong

Surprise your marijuana mamma with a personalized custom-designed bong! Nothing says “I love you, let’s get high!” like a bong that doubles as a piece of art that has been made especially for your mom. Bongalong and Cosmic Creations are examples of companies that will create a unique bong that reflects your mom’s personality and will surely send the good memories flooding back every time she lights it up.

Marijuana Martini

Few things beat sipping on a martini poolside and finally being able to relax. Monks Mary Jane Gin is a great addition to any home bar and the perfect ingredient to make your mammy a marijuana martini. Simply shake 50ml of the hemp-infused gin with 25ml dry vermouth and a few ice cubes. Next, strain the liquid into a chilled martini glass and spritz the peel of a lemon over the drink to enhance the experience.

P.S. Don’t forget to give her a few pre-rolled joints to make sure she really gets to chill out and enjoy her marijuana martini!

The wheels on the canna-bus

“…go rounds and round“. Which makes the canna-bus move forward towards a beautiful destination where the journey is just as memorable. Plan a trip for you and mom or involve the whole (adult) family for a vacation to celebrate your marijuana mamma this Mother’s Day. A few days away will do her the world of good and it will show her exactly how much you love and appreciate her. These kinds of trips are generally packed full of spectacular scenery, marvelous marijuana and an all-around good time.

Fit for a Kush Queen

Cannabis inspired jewellery has come a long way from the corny marijuana memorabilia emblazoned with the Rastafarian colours. Jewellery designers are drawing inspiration from the pot plant and creating unique pieces to celebrate cannabis culture. A hemp-leaf inspired pendant on a silver chain and matching earrings will make your marijuana mom feel like the royalty you know she is.

May 9, 2021
Make Tacos With A Soft Touch Like Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg likes to chow. He also likes to share. The man’s got that soft touch, you know what I’m saying? Tha Dogg first cookbook is a testament to Snoopy’s love for food. It’s also a go-to guide for stoners with the munchies, jam-packed with recipes ranging from candied bacon fit for a billionaire to Bow Wow Brownies. There’s also Tha Soft Touch Tacos, which might sound like a mission to make when baked, but trust Tha Boss Dogg on this – it’s easy as pie!

Shout out to eMeals, who made it possible for all stoners to dine like the Doggfather. The company join(t)ed forces with Snoopy’s 19 Crimes wine brand, delivering an online collection of recipes from Crook to Cook: Platinum Recipes from Tha Boss Dogg’s Kitchen.

May 4, 2021
Tony Greenhand Is A Master Joint Engineer Credited With Making A World Record Sized Watermelon Shaped Joint

Have you ever wondered what the world record is for the biggest joint ever rolled, and what exactly this joint would look like? Look no further stoned citizens the answer lies with a fairly peculiar gentleman who designed and constructed a fully-smokeable watermelon-shaped joint that weighed nearly two kilograms! Tony Greenhand is a highly praised creator of the most sophisticated and extravagant joints known to humankind. He has had his hand at joints resembling everything from an AK-47 to a collection of Pokemon characters, food items and celebrity figurines.

Tony Greenhand is well known as the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) at rolling incredible joints! He has created thousands of phenomenal pieces of art, just to go up in smoke as it is celebrated. Some people have some serious money to burn and are willing to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars for a custom-designed Smokeable Art piece by Tony Greenhand.

I personally find it difficult to choose my favourite creation amongst his Instagram portfolio. We take a deeper look at who the man behind the green hands are and admire some of our favourite pieces.

THE MAN

Tony Greenhand is a pseudonym that had started during his high school years after his friends constantly insisted he looked like Tony Danza. In fact, everybody except his father calls him Tony! Greenhand was added later on when Tony had to choose an alias to participate in online forums and social media platforms.

Tony Greenhand is an expert joint engineer, cannabis breeder and cannabis entrepreneur from Oregon, in the USA. He most recently added acting to his growing list of accomplishments as he stars alongside Jonah Hill, Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara in Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot.

His girlfriend is a pot photographer and Instagram influencer who spends her creative time making interesting trinkets from hemp leaves she collects from their garden. The pair met at the Colorado High Times Cannabis Cup in 2014 when She won a Greenhand joint in a social media competition. On their first date, Tony presented her with an elaborate joint that looked just like a rose!

In 2020 Greenhand partnered with Quibi to release a docu-series called Let’s Roll With Tony Greenhand. Each episode sees the hilarious Greenhand meet up with a notorious celebrity stoner to create wild smokeable creations and then actually light it up.

He is truly passionate about creating art that builds community and increases awareness around the ever-evolving cannabis culture. Tony is devoted to being THE joint specialist and constantly pushing to up his game and create bigger and better designs. His creativity and dedication to creating out-of-this-world smokeable pieces have attracted celebrity clients like B.o.B., Rihanna, 2 Chainz and Tommy Chong.

HOW IT STARTED

Tony was about 16-years-old when he had his first experience smoking cannabis, he would not however be trusted with the duty of rolling a joint for another two years. According to the man himself, his first attempt at rolling a joint was a thirty-minute battle that delivered an unsmokable joint. He was determined, however, to master the art of rolling the perfect joint. Tony bought an ounce of weed, which is 28 grams, and spent the weekend teaching himself; rolling all the joints at a house party with his friends.

In a recent interview with Vice, Tony was asked how he got into creating smokeable art: “When I was young, I used to work with clay and wood and stuff, and then I started growing a lot of weed. It became sort of impractical to keep doing the other stuff, but I really liked to be creative.”. He went on to discuss the evolution of his art, it started with practising to make cross-joints and windmill-joints, and later advanced to rocket ships, animals and even a likeness of Mike Tyson eating a giant avocado!

The first piece Tony was ever commissioned for, was to create a Sherlock Holmes Pipe for a friend. The final piece was so impressive that a friend eventually persuaded him to post a picture of the unique art piece on Reddit. Tony received such great feedback that he was instantly motivated to create bigger and more elaborate smokeable pieces. Today, Tony has nearly 400k followers on Instagram; who are constantly finding themselves eagerly anticipating his next post.

THE ART

A custom Tony Greenhand joint could cost you anything between 300 and 10 000 dollars depending on the size and design. He will create joints for any occasion and is happily challenged by the requests his clients put to him. Because of the Federal legal status of cannabis in the US, his clients generally fly in to meet with him, or actually fly in Greenhand to create their personal art pieces.

Just like any artist, Tony has a preference when it comes the materials he uses to create his masterpieces. He prefers to use San Andres wrappers, Grabba Leaf or Vibes Papers to create his special joints, which are held together with a plant-based smoke-safe adhesive powder. Tony applies the final touches by using natural dyes to create colour and dimension.

Greenhand has recently announced his future plans which I am sure includes amazing and elusive joints! It has been rumoured he once built a 20-kilogram Statue of Liberty joint that had to be mounted to a custom metal frame with a built-in fan. Apparently, the plan was to hotbox an entire venue with the almost three-meter tall statue-like joint. For whatever reason that did not happen, I am looking forward to what those green hands have installed next!

May 4, 2021
Canna Bumps Wants You To Snort Your Weed Like Cocaine

Stoned Citizens who are bored with mainstream cannabis consumption methods might fall in love with Canna Bumps, a weed brand that developed a cannabis concentrate designed to be snorted through the nose.

Who does it work?

Canna Bumps allow THC molecules to transfer directly into blood circulation through the nasal cavity, bypassing the liver and digestive system for immediate effect with a pleasant drip and no bitterness.

The 3-gram container has 600 mg Total THC. Each 10 mg Bump provides 2 mg of THC. It’s also non-GMO, Gluten-free, and Vegan friendly. If you are not keen on snorting things, Canna Bumps can be ingested directly or added to food. The kit also comes with a little coke spoon!

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Canna Bumps Health Benefits

Canna Bumps claim to assist with an assortment of medical issues. Individuals report CBD-like health benefits that include assisting with throbbing pain, joint inflammation, sleep deprivation, stress and tension.

Where To Buy Canna Bumps

The product is available online but the cost is unknown as the price is not visible anywhere. You can find more reviews on the Canna Bumps facebook page. There is not much publicity or other information available on the product, so purchase at own risk.

May 3, 2021
Robert Downey Jr Backs Multimillion-Dollar Vegan Bacon Business

Robert Downey Jr is throwing his cash behind plant-based products, or to be more specific – vegan bacon. The renounced stoner and Hollywood celebrity has invested in Atlast Food Co, a vegan start-up that replicates bacon by using mycelium – a fiber found in mushrooms.

The plant-based meat company and start-up secured a $40 million investment to improve production of its sell-out MyBacon products.

“The Godfather” ( as nicknamed by Spider-man) used money from his investment fund Footpront Coalition Ventures to back the vegan venture. The cash injection will fund the production of mycelium in the world’s largest aerial farm, based in New York.

The Vegan Bacon Is Made from Six Ingredients

Bacon lovers who argue that vegan alternatives contain lots of unknown ingredients will be silenced when they hear MyBacon is made from rather natural ingredients mycelium, coconut oil, cane sugar, sea salt, beetroot juice and smoked flavours.

The main ingredient Mycelium has so far only been used to replicate leather as vegan alternatives to shoes, clothing and accessories, making Robert Downey Jr’s venture into the vegan bacon business noteworthy.

Iron Man Plans On Saving The Planet

Not so long ago, “Tony Stark” invested at least $10 million of his own money into the Footprint Coalition, an environmental initiative that aims to save the planet. Formed in 2019, the Footprint Coalition’s mission is to build the world’s most sustainable paper, ending global deforestation, and finding plastic alternatives.

To top that, the organization supports companies developing sustainable business models and technologies which aid in combating climate change.

The award-winning actor’s investment in the plant-based business is no coincidence either. In 2020, the actor hinted that he is switching to a vegan diet at the premiere of Dolittle premiere in Los Angeles.

“I make faces for cash and chicken. Even though no, I’m off chicken now. I’m going plant-based! For cash and legumes.”
Robert Downey Jr.

While it’s not clear if Downey Jr. is 100% vegan, it is obvious that he is taking significant steps to help the environment.

April 26, 2021
420 – What It Really Means And What Are The Origins Of The Global Smoking Time

As we still find ourselves in a global pandemic many 420 celebrations have been put on hold or cancelled all together. There is a light at the end of the tunnel, as global leaders drive vaccination efforts.

Pronounced four-twenty, the phrase refers to getting high at four-twenty every day and is annually observed on 20 April. Historically many stoned citizens from around the world celebrate the day by gathering together in protest of the prohibition of cannabis by lighting up together in civil disobedience.

420

There are a few rumoured stories and tall tales that have been told as to the exact origin of the term 420. These include that the number 420 is the exact amount of active compounds in marijuana, it has also been associated with ‘Tea Time’ in Holland and Rainy Day Woman by Bob Dylan.

The truth however was uncovered by Larry Sloman, aka Ratso, in his book Reefer Madness: A History of Marijuana, which was first published in 1979. According to Ratso the term 420 has roots from 1970 in California, by a bunch of teenagers who called themselves The Waldos.

The group had gotten wind of an abandoned plot of land, that was supposedly owned by a Coast Guard service member, completely covered in marijuana plants that are ready to be harvested. One afternoon The Waldos set a meeting time for 4:20 PM to take on the treasure hunt for the promised land. After a few days searching the neighbourhood, the group never found the abundance of cannabis they were dreaming of, but they were constantly blazed throughout their adventures. The Waldos used the term 420 to discuss smoking weed, growing the plant or even making plans while casually roaming the school corridors.

Hunt continued day after day, they never found the rumoured treasure but the 420 stuck around and was a way of making marijuana plans or discussing smoking sessions. The waldos have their original 420 flag and letters that are postmarked where they used the phrase 420, proving they indeed did coin the phrase in the 1970s.

GLOBAL REACH

It was most probably the band The Grateful Dead that first introduced 420 to their audiences while touring the United States and later the globe. The older brother of one of The Waldos was friends with the band. They often joined the band for smoking sessions during the 70s, at their rehearsal lounge in California.

In 1990 Steven Bloom was a reporter for High Times Magazine at the time. On Christmas day, he was wandering through the parking lot at the venue where The Grateful Dead was scheduled to perform. Steven was handed a flyer emblazoned with the set of numbers 420.

“We are going to meet at 4:20 on 4/20 for 420-ing in Marin County at the Bolinas Ridge sunset spot on Mt. Tamalpais. 420 started somewhere in San Rafael, California in the late ‘70s. It started as the police code for Marijuana Smoking in Progress. After local heads heard of the police call, they started using the expression 420 when referring to herb – Let’s Go 420, dude!”

High Times magazine later ensured that 420 would become an enduring phrase the world over with an article published in 1991. Steve Hager told the Huffington Post that he started incorporating it into everything they could. “I started doing all these big events – the World Hemp Expo Extravaganza and the Cannabis Cup – and we built everything around 420. The publicity that High Times gave it is what made it an international thing. Until then, it was relatively confined to the Grateful Dead subculture. But we blew it out into an international phenomenon.”

420 POP CULTURE

The phrase has been used in pop culture and counterculture alike since the 1990s. In the popular 1994 crime-thriller movie Pulp Fiction; all of the clocks are set to 4:20. The Medical Marijuana Bill, named SB420, was codified in 2003 in California. ‘420 Friendly’ is a marker used on listings for accommodation and venues which allow its patrons to smoke marijuana on site.

It has been reported that signs which include the number 420 are often stolen. In the USA there are a total of eleven 420 Mile Markers that need to be replaced so often they tried changing the marker to read 419.99, or 419.5 in some states.

The pandemic has changed, possibly forever, how we celebrate 420. But we are going to come up with bigger and better ways to be together and celebrate a day that is all about appreciation for Mary Jane. Check out this guide to Planning a Post Pandemic Pot Party

April 20, 2021
Bicycle Day – Celebrating LSD In Commemoration Of The First Ever Intentional Acid Trip And The Future of Psychedelics

LSD, Acid, Blotter, Mellow Yellow or even Window Pane is a hallucinogenic drug that is used as a recreational party drug, spiritual awakening and self-actualisation. Lysergic Acid Diethylamide was synthesized in 1938 by a Swiss chemist named Albert Hofmann, he was doing research into the medicinal properties of ergot alkaloid derivatives. Five years later, on 19 April 1943, the same chemist embarked on the world’s first deliberate hallucinogenic trip. Today, the 19th of April is celebrated as Bicycle Day, in commemoration of Hofmann, the discovery of his ‘Problem Child’ and the faithful bike ride that fueled the hippie movement.

Hunter S Thompson penned the following instructions for the enjoyment of Acid; “try half a cube at first, just sit in the living room and turn on the music – after the kids have gone to bed. But never take it in uncomfortable or socially tense situations. And don’t have anybody around whom you don’t like”.

LSD is a NON-ADDICTIVE mind-altering drug that affects your thoughts, feelings and awareness. Dependencies associated with LSD are brought on by the psychological dependence or need to experience the effects. Users generally start feeling the effects 30 minutes after consumption, which could last up to 20 hours. These effects include visual and auditory hallucinations, dilated pupils and increased body temperature. The recreational use of acid is very unpredictable and should always be taken with caution. Overdose deaths by LSD are not common, the most reported incidents are associated with accidental or reckless behaviour while under the influence.

WHAT IS LSD

Lysergic Acid Diethylamide was created by Albert Hofmann in 1938 at the Sandoz Laboratories in Basel, Switzerland. The chemist made his discovery while investigating the medicinal value of lysergamide class compounds. A group of Amides of lysergic acids that includes compounds with potent agonist and antagonist activity in various serotonin and dopamine receptors.

Pure LSD is a crystalline clear liquid with no smell and a slightly bitter taste, produced in a laboratory using precursors that naturally occur in nature. It can be ingested orally as a capsule, tablet or soaked onto absorbent paper with colourful prints and cut into dosage units.

LSD, like other psychedelic substances such as Magic Mushrooms, Mescaline and DMT, has shown to be an effective therapy for individuals with treatment-resistant major depressive disorders. Psychedelic therapy has also proven to be a game-changer as a breakthrough treatment for addiction, depression and PTSD.

HOW DOES LSD WORK

It is thought that the characteristic hallucinogenic effects of Acid are caused when the drug interacts with the serotonin and dopamine receptors in the brain. The serotonin neurotransmitter is in charge of controlling your behaviour, general mood and moderate your thought of self-doubt. Dopamine on the other hand plays an important role in the motivational or expectancy component of reward-motivated behaviour.

The LSD reaches the brain rapidly where it acts on the Central Nervous System (CNS) and the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS). Acid reacts differently from person to person, the golden rule of psychedelics is to always start low and go slow. The onset of effects can generally be felt 30 minutes to an hour after ingesting the drug, it can peak for two to four hours and could last for up to 12 hours or more. The extent of the effects is related to the dosage and frequency of use by an individual, meaning every person will experience the effects of a similar dosage differently.

HOW DOES LSD MAKE YOU FEEL

Generally, Acid makes you feel happy, creative and confident. You can hear colours and see sounds! The drug brings on bright hallucinations, heightened senses, increased awareness, mind expansion and euphoria. LSD can boost self-esteem, improve general mood and increase life satisfaction; and is also associated with improved social skills and behavioural challenges. A person that is ‘Tripping’ on Acid will have dilated pupils and experience fluctuating body temperatures, loss of appetite, sleeplessness and dry mouth.

These effects are extremely subjective, meaning the experienced effects can vary significantly between two people. It is very important to make sure you fully understand the unpredictability of an Acid trip and to be fully prepared for the experience. Users have reported some adverse psychiatric reactions like anxiety, paranoia, delusions, fear and despair.

Acid might not be a viable therapy or choice of recreational drug for persons with underlying mental health conditions like schizophrenia or who are prone to psychosis.

Hofmann described his first experience with LSD: “ [I] sank into a not unpleasant, intoxicated-like condition characterized by an extremely stimulated imagination… I perceived an uninterrupted stream of fantastic pictures, extraordinary shapes with intense, kaleidoscopic play of colors.”

ALBERT HOFFMAN

Swiss Chemist, psychedelic pioneer, the first-ever psychonaut and reason we celebrate Bicycle Day. Albert Hofmann is best known as the first person to synthesize, ingest and experience the psychedelic effects of LSD. On 16 April 1943, Albert accidentally exposed himself to LSD. Albert was convinced, in retrospect, 20 micrograms of the synthesised compound was absorbed through his skin while working in his lab.

Three days later Hofmann intentionally took LSD. He wanted to confirm that it was indeed the synthesized Lysergic Acid Diethylamide that caused the strange physical and mental state he befound himself in just days before. Hofmann administered a dose stronger than he thought to have had the first time, got on his bicycle and started his journey home, from his lab. His experience later became the inspiration behind Bicycle Day.

Hofmann reported his findings and introduced this new hallucinogenic drug to the world. April 19th would later be known and celebrated by recreational acid users as Bicycle Day in commemoration of the first intentional exposure to LSD.

LEGALITY

The 1971 United Nations Convention on Psychotropic Substances prohibited the use of LSD. All the countries that were party to the convention subsequently criminalized the production, distribution and use of the psychedelic. The convention allowed for controlled medical and scientific research of Acid in human subjects.

Just like most psychedelics, Acid remain strictly prohibited in most countries. Progressive countries have listed LSD as a controlled substance or decriminalized its use for medicinal or research purposes. Mexico decriminalized the possession of illegal drugs for immediate consumption and personal use in 2009. Ecuador on the other hand does not consider the recreational use of drugs as a criminal offence, but rather a public health concern. In February 2021 the state of Oregan in the US decriminalized the personal possession of small amounts of drugs including LSD.

COUNTERCULTURE

The LSD counterculture of the day is well documented in the 1968 non-fiction book The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test by Tom Wolfe. Albert Hubbard, Timothy Leary and Ken Kesey also had significantly contributed towards exposing the world to the new psychedelic. They publicly announced the extraordinary effects and benefits of LSD as a recreational drug.

Ken experienced his first Acid trip while participating in a CIA program that exposed college students to the drug in the 1960s. The funding for the research was secured in order to investigate psychedelics as a companion to therapy for patients with alcohol addiction and severe depressive disorders. The study came to a complete halt when the DEA deemed LSD to have a high potential for abuse and have no legitimate medical use in 1965.

THE LATEST RESEARCH

A recent study, published by the Department of Neuropsychology & Psychopharmacology at Maastricht University in the Netherlands reported evidence of a protracted analgesic effect of LSD. Subjects reported a decrease in the subjective experience of painfulness and unpleasantness. The data concluded that a 20 microgram dosage of LSD could reduce pain perception by 20% and that more research is required to fully investigate the medicinal benefits of LSD.

Acid is being investigated as an alternative to pain management, to promote happiness and fully express general wellbeing and a healthier lifestyle. As many as 16 million people around the world have Opioid Use Disorder and often overdose due to the health hazards associated with long term opioid abuse. LSD could be the solution to a global pandemic!

In 2018 a study reported that recreational LSD use amongst American adults increased by 56% from 2015. There is still work to be done in the legalization of psychedelics. We need to do more research exploring the medicinal and recreational use of LSD. This mind-altering drug has the potential to be established as a life-changing therapy for individuals diagnosed with depression, addiction and PTSD.

On Bicycle Day we are grateful to the creator of synthesized LSD and his curiosity which led to the psychedelic bike ride that changed the face of psychedelics for good. We look back at the counter culture and all the Acid activists that have promoted its use as a recreational drug and the potential medicinal benefits it has as a therapy.

Have you tried Acid before? Are you interested in experiencing the psyche-sphere? According to Vice; this smartphone app promises to alter your consciousness and deliver an experience similar to an LSD trip. Bicycle Day plans made!

April 19, 2021
Towelie Sneakers – Adidas x South Park Colab Dropping April 20th

Stoner style has often been synonymous with five-fingered marijuana leaves adorned with red, green and gold Rastafarian colours. That is until now! This year for the annual (un)official 420 festivities; Adidas has collaborated with South Park to bring you the adidas 80s South Park Towelie Shoes. Towelie Sneakers represent the unique culture of stoned citizens in the 21st century.

The real inspiration behind adidas’ latest drop is Towelie; a walking-talking towel that embodies the spirit of a stoned citizen. He is often quoted as saying that he has no idea what is going on and often urges the residents of South Park to ‘not forget to bring a towel’. You can’t forget to bring a towel if the towel is attached to your sneakers, or can you?

Adidas has long collaborated with celebrities to represent the expression of craft, creativity and culture in their partnerships. Think Queen B, Bad Bunny and Jonah Hill to name a few. Adidas has worked closely with the culture icons at South Park to bring their vision to stoned citizens everywhere. They have managed to really capture the true spirit of Towelie’s character in a pair of sneakers that are priced at a very modest $100.

THE TOWELIE SNEAKERS

A classic Campus 80s with a Chalk Purple terrycloth upper, the very same material Towelie is made of, with lase closures. The midsoles are white with rubber outsoles and each side is embellished with three white leather stripes.

The Towelie sneakers also have a velcro-sealed stash pocket on the inside of the sneaker tongue, for you know…cannabis! The sneaker’s tongue quite prominently features a set of eyes belonging to none other than Towelie.

Take your Towelie shoes for a walk outside, and the UV sensitive eyes will sag and turn red! In the show, his eyes would immediately turn red and droop when he sparks up a doobie.

The Towelie sneakers are wrapped and packaged in a custom-designed shoebox and come accompanied by a pair of keyrings depicting Towelie before and after his smoke sesh.

UNBOXING

The adidas 80s South Park Towelie Shoes drop on April 20th on the adidas CONFIRMED app for only $100.

April 15, 2021
3 Reasons To Include Marijuana In Your Exercise Routine

Marijuana is a way of life for many stoned citizens, but how often do people incorporate the magical herb and its proverbial high in their excersise routine? Getting your heart pumping is already a giant first step when it comes to exercise. Pair it with your first love and the results might surprise you. Taking a hit from your favour strain before a workout is a great way to take your fitness to the next level and experts agree. Here are 3 reasons why you should include Marijuana in your exercise routine.

1. Banish Performance Anxiety

Workouts can be stressful and can take a heavy toll on your mind. While exercise is therapeutic and restorative, cannabis offers a lot of benefits for mental health and stress management to can help banish performance anxiety and ease your mind.

2. Manage Pain

Marijuana is one of the best natural pain killers on the planet, making it an excellent way to work around any injuries and keep pushing towards your goals.

3. Post-workout Recovery

If you want to build muscle, become stronger, or increase your cardiovascular endurance, you need to rest. Aside from stretching after a workout, you should eat well and of course consume quality dagga to let your CNS and muscle tissue recover and recuperate. Combining all of this with the anti-inflammatory properties of cannabis will make for a powerful post-workout routine.

Conclusion

Whether you’re a morning jogger, pilates junky, or gym bunny, experts say working out while you’re high on weed can help you exercise more effectively, more often, and even more joyfully. Lighters up!

April 14, 2021
Autism Awareness Month And Why Medical Marijuana Matters!

On the second day of the fourth month, the globe celebrates World Autism Awareness Day. A day to acknowledging the existence of autism and the roughly four million extraordinary individuals around the world living with the symptoms associated with an impacted nervous system. A day where universal landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and the White House are emblazoned in blue lights in support of awareness and fairness for those with this lifelong developmental disability. A day to embrace autistic people and celebrate their unique qualities. We take a look at ASD and how medical marijuana matters!

WHAT IS AUTISM

Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD, is a lifelong developmental disorder that impairs social interactions and communication. ASD also covers the enormous scope of challenges associated with social skills, repetitive behaviour, speech and non-verbal communication. Autism currently affects one in every 54 children in the United States, which has increased by 10% from 2014.

Individuals with ASD have a one-of-a-kind operating system, enabling them to process life and experiences in a unique way. Although researchers are still dumbfounded by ASD, they have concluded that the average autistic brain is larger than that of a person living without ASD. The scientist knows ASD affects the linkages between areas of the brain responsible for emotions, sensory input and executive functions. Another interesting finding is that boys are four times more likely to be diagnosed with ASD than girls.

AUTISM AWARENESS

World Autism Awareness Day is observed annually on 2 April. The global observance was declared in 2007 during the United Nations General Assembly after the motion was tabled by the State of Qatar. WAAD shines a light on Autism Awareness and the growing global health crisis surrounding autism, increase the development of world knowledge and stress the importance of early diagnosis and early intervention. Moreso to celebrate the unique talents and skills of persons with autism.

UNITED NATIONS

The UN hosted a virtual event on April 8 2021, with the goal to build a more inclusive and accessible world that recognises the contributions of all people, including those with disabilities like ASD. The global Covid-19 pandemic has created new challenges and obstacles for those initiatives lobbying for inclusivity for autistic persons. Creating a greater need for Autism Awareness! The silver lining is that we have been given the opportunity to completely reimagine the workplace, to create an environment that tolerable and strives for diversity, inclusion and equity.

MEDICAL MARIJUANA

Cannabis has been used for its medicinal properties for millennia, with the earliest evidence dating as far back as 10 000 years. The emperor of China; Shen-Nung, who was also a pharmacologist, wrote a book containing the medical benefits of cannabis in 2737 BC. An ancient Egyptian medical papyrus, dating back to circa 1550 BC, is one of the oldest preserved medical documents. The 20-meter long scroll is filled with remedies and elixirs made from the cannabis plant.

By the end of the 19th-century cannabis was regulated as an illicit substance. The 1961 UN Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs scheduled cannabis as a schedule 1 substance, which means it was believed to have no accepted medical use.

The slow, yet ever-developing, re-legalization of cannabis for medicinal use has created opportunities for scientists and pharmacologists to conduct valuable and meaningful research. Which intern has led to the remarkable discoveries of cannabinoids, the human endocannabinoid system and how they work in relation to each other. The health and wellbeing benefits of medical marijuana are now available to more humans than 25-years ago.

RESEARCH

We have made a list of research that has been published on the efficacy of medical marijuana to alleviate the symptoms associated with ASD.

#1 Brief Report: Cannabidiol Rich Cannabis in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Severe Behavioural Problems

In October 2018 a retrospective feasibility study was published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, supporting the feasibility of CBD based cannabis trials in children with ASD. The study assessed the tolerability and efficacy of CBD rich medical cannabis in children with ASD, using the Caregiver Global Impression of Change (CGIC). Of the 60 patients who experienced adverse behaviours like sleep disturbances, irritability and loss of appetite; 61% reported greatly improved symptoms.

#2 Real-life Experience of Medical Cannabis Treatments on Autism: Analysis of Safety and Efficacy

This study was published in January 2019 in the US National Library Medicine. It was aimed at characterizing the epidemiology of ASD patients receiving medical cannabis treatment and describing its safety and efficacy. Data was collected, over two years, from 188 patients medicating with cannabis oil that had a CBD concentration of 30% and 1.5% THC. The study concluded that medical marijuana was well tolerated, safe and effective at relieving symptoms associated with ASD.

#3 Oral CBD Use in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder to Treat Related Symptoms and Co-Morbidities

This study was published in the US National Library of Medicine in January 2019. The aim was to report on the experiences of parents who administer oral cannabinoids to their children with ASD. Under supervision, 53 children with a mean age of 11 received CBD treatment over an average of 66 days. Self-injury and rage attack improved by 68%, sleep-related issues improved by 71% and anxiety improved by 47%. This study did however have some negative feedback, with a small percentage reporting their symptoms had worsened.

#4 Effects of CBD Enriched Cannabis Sativa Extract on Autism Spectrum Disorder Symptoms

This observational study was published in October 2019 in the Frontiers in Neurology. The compassionate use of medical marijuana, with a CBD to THC ratio of 75:1, was observed in 18 patients with ASD. The patients reported ameliorated symptoms like seizures, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, sleep disorders, communication and social interaction skills. The results reported that CBD enriched extracts greatly improved ASD symptoms and substantially increase the quality of life for ASD patients and caretakers.

#5 Autism Spectrum Disorder and Medical Cannabis: Review and Clinical Experience

The results were published in the 35th volume of the Seminars in Pediatric Neurology in October 2020. It concluded that medical marijuana is well-tolerated and effective in easing the symptoms associated with ASD. Amongst the group, 91% of patients reported improved epilepsy and 60% had experienced less aggression and self-injury behaviour.

#6 Cannabinoid Treatment For Autism: A Proof-Of-Concept Randomized Trial

The latest research around cannabis and ASD was published on 3 February 2021 in the US National Library of Medicine. It was found that orally administered plant-derived cannabis extract is well tolerated and reduces disruptive behaviour in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Israeli researchers assessed the safety and efficacy of CBD dominant whole-plant extract and CBD dominant pure cannabinoids. The test was a randomized and placebo-controlled trial of 150 young people with ASD. The patients received one of the two extracts and the placebo at different stages during the trial. Disruptive behaviours, measured on the CGI-I scale, improved 48% in patients on whole plant extract and 38% in patients on pure cannabinoid.

Medical Marijuana Matters

CBD rich cannabis treatments show great potential in decreasing disruptive behaviour associated with ASD. Researchers also observed weight loss amongst patients who had previously experienced excessive weight gain due to antipsychotic medication.

Cannabis has shown great potential in treating the life-altering symptoms associated with ASD. Researchers have the opportunity to study the effects of cannabis and how it can be utilized as a medicine for a wide range of ailments, disorders and generally increase the quality of life for those living with these conditions.

April 13, 2021