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Sep 20

Eran Almog is the perfect way to wind down after a long Monday 💚🌱😎

#cannabiscommunity #medicalmarijuana #cannabisculture #cannabisismedecine #cannabisgrow #tikunolam #repairtheworld #cannabiscures #legalizeit #plantmedicine #cannabis #mmj #eranalmog #indica #nightime

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Sep 19

Can cannabis improve sex? This week's article, published by @self, is an amazing deep dive covering "everything we do and don't know about how cannabis affects sex."

"Cannabis (marijuana) has a bit of a mixed reputation when it comes to sex. You may have heard that it’s a traditional herbal aphrodisiac with nearly mythical libido-boosting powers. Or maybe you heard that it can reduce sperm count or contribute to erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation. In reality? It’s probably far more complicated than any of those assumptions, which is why we’ve compiled everything we know and don’t know about how cannabis affects sex...

A more recent study (that received plenty of headlines), published in 2017 in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, used data from the large nationally representative National Survey of Family Growth. Rather than asking people anything about how their sex lives interact with their drug use, the researchers here simply correlated participants’ self-reported frequency of cannabis use with the frequency that they reported having sex.

They found that people who reported using cannabis monthly, weekly, or daily also reported slightly more frequent sex than those who never smoked. (Women who used cannabis daily had an average of 7.1 sexual encounters in the previous four weeks compared to 6 for those who never used it.) But these results can’t answer any questions about whether or not cannabis use is correlated with the enjoyment or satisfaction of those sexual experiences.

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Sep 17

Love to learn with the amazing team over at @hivi.life! When are you taking your next Tolerance Break?

"Thinking it's time for a T-break? Read on...

If you've noticed your tolerance for THC is increasing, and with that so are your consumption levels, and weed expenses (sad how they're correlated, right?!), it might be time to look at tapering down THC and doing a little ECS tune up.

Here are our 4 tips to avoid and reset your high:
🌳Consume CBD alongside your THC
🌳 Be mindful of your dosing and frequency
🌳 Vary your consumption methods
🌳 Take a T-break for a few days or weeks, if needed and you are able to.

Flip through our pocketguide and tap HiVi's Linkin.bio for the full article.

And, as always, we invite you to share how you manage your tolerance in the comments below for the community!

#LiveLifeInHiVi"

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Sep 15

We love how much @cannapima loves Eran Almog!

Eran Almog is an indica-dominant strain that is perfect for physical and mental relaxation 💜✨

"A favorite among those looking for relief from pain, indigestion, inflammation, insomnia, and even those Sunday Scaries. Gassy rosewood and light lemon vanilla notes can quickly lead into a warm rush that feels like the first deep breath after a long run. Eran Almog from @tikunolamusa is available at Cannapi 🍃

Not for sale on IG. Please consume responsibly. There may be health risks associated with this product. For use by adults 21 years of age or older. Keep out of reach of children."

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Sep 14

New to cannabis? Want an alternative to smoking? Tikun’s tinctures are a perfect way to find relief discretely and on-the-go 💚🌿

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Sep 13

One of our favorite reminders to start off the week 💚🌱✨

📸: @danklovefeed

"Can’t stress this enough. #danklove
Via @blackdragonbreakfastclub"

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Sep 10

Sending a big thanks to @greenstarherb for showing Tikun's Erez some love! 💚

"Erez was developed by Tikun Olam and is names after their first patient. Although bred for treating sleep disorders, this Indica strain may also ward off pain, nausea, inflammation, and indigestion. 🍋🐝💐 @tikunolamusa"

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Sep 8

A beautiful budding (😉) Or plant, grown by the amazing team at @firststatecompassion @fsccultivation 🤩💚🌱

Or, meaning light in Hebrew, is one of our higher THC strains, and has been found to relieve symptoms of sleep disorders, nausea, pain, inflammation, indigestion, and appetite loss. Now that's #plantmedicine

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Sep 7

Nothing better than a little uplifting Alaska or Midnight to get you energized and ready to go!

Which Tikun strain is your favorite for a daytime pick-me-up? 👇 💚

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Sep 6

This is your sign to shake off those Monday blues and roll up 🌿🍃

Photo by @thefutureisflower

"When you inhale your favorite strain & the dopamine levels are off the charts. Welcome in EUPHORIA ~ and maybe a little beautiful illusion...
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What strain releases art with every puff for you?
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🎨: the talented @rileywestgaard
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#feminine #art #euphoria"

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Sep 5

Check out VidaCann's newest locations in Lakeland and Claremont, now open and serving patients 💚🌱

“'The community of Lakeland has welcomed us with open arms,” said David Pollock, Lakeland manager, in a press release announcing the grand opening. “The entire staff are truly excited to be here and look forward to serving the community and educating everyone on our products.”

The VidaCann dispensary will serve patients with cannabis products seven days a week: Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The new location is at 4000 Hwy. 98 N., Suite 103, in Lakeland."

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Sep 3

Tikun's mission is to repair the world, and that starts with cannabis legalization! We love this art by @blancorabbit_ 🌱💚

"We need to legalize weed, like yesterday! It is not right that I can go to a dispensary to buy my medicine when Sha’Carri is suspended from the olympics for legally consuming cannabis... The war on drugs is rooted in racism and we can see the effects to this day. 81% of people profiting from the cannabis industry are white, while black people are 264% more likely to be arrested for cannabis.
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#legalize #cannabis #cannabiscommunity #420art #420artist #cannabisart #cannabisartist #legalizeweed #legalizecannabis #shacarririchardson #plantmedicine #psychadelicart #psychart #weedartist #cannabisjustice"

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Sep 2

Did you know Erez is named after Tikun's first-ever cannabis patient? 🌿🌞

Erez is an awesome indica strain that's awesome when you need to relax. Erez is perfectly discreet in a vape cartridge and great for on the go!

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Sep 1

Highlighting the amazing work at @mainegrownllc this #weedwednesday

Midnight, our Sativa dominant hybrid, is known for its purple leaves. This 1:1 ratio product (12% THC and 12% CBD) is named after the midnight hour (12+12=24), but this uplifting and focusing strain will do anything but help you get to sleep 😉💚🌱

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Aug 30

Have you ever tried combining herbs with your favorite combustible Tikun products? Add some the next time you light up! 🍃

Photo by @proudmarynetwork

"Blunt rolls, not gender roles
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Newest piece for @canna_content by yours truly! DM for commissions ✨
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Pass joints, not judgement ☮️💨
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#420queer #queersincannabis #cannaqueer #queerstoner #queer #queers #queerweed #queersloveweed #lgbtcannabis #lgbtcannabiscommunity #ladieswhodesign"

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Aug 29

The back pain started when Luke Shultz was a teenager, and it got worse. When he was in his late 30s, he said, it led him to leave his job as a park ranger with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Around the same time, since it hurt too much to sit for very long, he stopped driving. The family set up a cot in the back of a minivan so he could lie down while someone else drove.

“That really makes it tough,” said Mr. Shultz, now 59 years old. “You’re stuck at home and you can’t even go to the grocery store.”

Over the years, the Berks County resident tried different treatments: back braces, surgery, physical therapy, and prescribed opioids and other medication. Eventually, he turned to cannabis and became an advocate for its benefits.

In 2018, as a member of Pennsylvania’s newly formed Medical Marijuana Advisory Board, he helped push the state Department of Health to expand the list of serious medical conditions that makes someone eligible for cannabis to include opioid use disorder.

He and some other members of the panel saw the expansion as one more way for Pennsylvania — which has one of the highest drug overdose death rates in the country — to respond to the opioid epidemic.

“Cannabis can offer pain relief and has been reported by patients to ease the symptoms and process of opioid withdrawal,” the advisory board said in an April 2018 report. “It has been used by patients as an ‘exit drug’ to get off of heroin and other opiates.”

State officials accepted the recommendation, and at the time, Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration said Pennsylvania was the first state to take such action.

More than three years later, Pennsylvania remains an outlier in its approach. The Department of Health allows doctors to approve cannabis as a supplement to conventional opioid use disorder therapies, such as buprenorphine and methadone, which are approved by the federal government and studies have found to be highly effective."

Head to the link in our bio for the full article 💚🌱

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Aug 29

This beautiful graphic by @_meanmachine would only be made better with Erez, Alaska, and Eran Almog 💚🌱

Utilizing 1,338 patient surveys from those being treated with medical cannabis between the years 2009-2016, the @tikun_olam team was able to learn cannabinoid combinations worked best for a variety of patients.

What's your favorite nighttime strain? Let us know in the comments below 👇👇

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Aug 27

Did you know you can refill your Tikun vape cartridges? Ask your budtender if your cartridge is available in a distillate syringe!

Refilling your cartridge instead of buying a new one saves you money and reduces unnecessary waste! 🌎🍃♻️

📸: @vidacannflorida

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Aug 26

Make sure to watch the most recent episode of @cannacribs, highlighting @Pincanna by heading to the link in our, or either of their, bio 🌱

We're thrilled to be working with "one of the most state-of-the-art grow facilities in Michigan, and maybe the entire country" 👏🤩

Learn more about the cannabis cultivation process beginning with strain genetics, all the way through processing and packaging. Keep an eye out for one of Tikun's favorite Indica-dominant strains, Avidekel! 👀🍃

📸 : @pincanna

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Aug 25

Another stunning #weedwednesday out of @tikun.ca 💚🌱

Backed by over a decade of research, our strains are expertly cultivated, medically tested and patient approved ✨😎

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Aug 24

Love this photo from (📸) @ccasilverlake.la, and appreciating the conscious vape usage in the Cali climate 👇🌱

The Erez strain was named after Tikun Olam’s 1st patient who was battling cancer.

This high THC strain can be used for powerful pain relief and has been clinically shown to help with Crohn's Disease, Chronic Pain, Gastrointestinal Ailments, Tourette’s Syndrome, Muscle Spasms, Parkinson's Disease, and PTSD 💚🌱

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Aug 23

Starting the week with #plantmedicine 💚🌱

What’s your favorite way to add plants to your daily routine?

📸 : chakrasystem

"Plants are the best 🌿 who else talks to their garden?🪴"

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Aug 22

Love this article from the @seattletimes highlighting the societal shift, and now specifically within the medical industry, to viewing cannabis as medicine, something that we've been doing sind 2005 😉💚🌱👏

Read the full article at the link in our bio

"Not very many years ago words like “weed,” “mary jane” and “grass,” all synonyms for cannabis, weren’t voiced in polite company. Now some medical providers suggest cannabinoids, the natural chemicals found in cannabis, to treat different illnesses. But getting the medical community on board has been a rocky road.

“I have been studying the impacts of cannabinoids on the human system for over 15 years,” says Mary Brown, founder of SMJ Consulting at the Seattle-based AIMS Institute (an integrative clinic that supports all types of care under one roof, allowing MDs, naturopaths and other clinicians to collaborate). “When I began working with doctors on behalf of patients 10 years ago, they were reluctant to even engage in conversations about the potential benefits of cannabinoid therapy.”

Practitioners often remained silent because they feared repercussions from federal or state medical associations, Brown says. In many cases the medical professionals feared losing their licenses, so using cannabis was not something they publicly acknowledged, she says.

As the medical community witnessed the efficacy and heard more from the public about their interest in cannabis-based medicine, more providers became willing to have an open conversation, Brown says. Some even encouraged their patients to track their progress or lack of, as they attempted symptom management with cannabis-based medicine, so they could see the results...."

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Aug 21

Check this out amazing piece by @hivi.life to make sure you're maximizing your medicine👇 💚🌱

"We love to keep our 🌳🌳fresh, don't you?

Swipe through our easy pocket guide for the 5 steps to keep it as fresh for as long as possible. For more info, along with some of our favorite stash jars and storage by women, minority, and queer-owned brands, tap HiVi's Linkin.bio. 💡"

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Aug 18

Enjoying a mid-week Midnight productivity break 💚🌱

This 1:1 strain is great for those new to cannabis, as well as seasoned consumers who want a balanced effect for daytime use. With an uplifting sensation that’s calming and euphoric, Midnight is a great strain to help push through the mid-week blues and bring a burst of productivity 😎

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Aug 17

Love this photo by @jerseymmpcannabis.856! Make sure to tag us in your photos and show us how YOU use Tikun 💚🌱

"@tikunolamusa Purchased @highlymaine is aMAINEzing! Literally slept like a baby after a sheesh with this Indica dominant strain. This strain is known to be around top 24% and is in use of nighttime consuming. Has the taste of sweet berries, and looks bright orange and purple hues. With great percentages and even better terpene profiles at Tikun they produce top-quality products, always. Their global research shows that the flower can help relieve anxiety, stress, depression, fibromyalgia, and more.

Try it for yourself and you won’t be disappointed…

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Aug 15

"The wild world of weed edibles is vast—and continues to grow. There are gummies, brownies, cookies, hard candies, mints, drinks, capsules, dissolvable tablets, and more. Exploring all these options can be a fun adventure, but edibles can also be intimidating because their effects last so much longer than when cannabis is inhaled. And once you ingest them, there’s no turning back. So here’s what you need to know before diving in.

Edibles are touted as a way to have fun, but also as a way to manage some health conditions, particularly pain and sleep issues. And there is some research to suggest they can be helpful. There is strong evidence that cannabis can help reduce chronic pain symptoms and moderate evidence that it can help alleviate short-term sleep issues associated with some health conditions, according to a comprehensive 2017 report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. But those findings don’t address ingestible cannabis specifically or individual products on the market now.

Much of what we know about cannabis in medicine comes from either animal studies or anecdotal evidence, Sara Jane Ward, Ph.D., an assistant professor of pharmacology at Temple University who studies pain management with CBD and cannabis, tells SELF. Although these types of studies can be helpful, experts would generally like to see much larger and more robust studies before offering specific recommendations about how to manage symptoms.

Whether you’re a total newbie to the world of cannabis edibles or you’re back from a long break, it’s important to know what to expect. Read on for some expert-backed tips about how to try weed edibles in a way that’s as safe and (hopefully) enjoyable as possible."

Find the full article at the link in our bio 💚🌱

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Aug 14

Our summer Saturdays courtesy of @tikun.ca 💚🌱

"Cool down and relax with a smoothie and some Avidekel dropped right inside! What’s your summer drink of choice ?"

#cannabiscommunity #medicalmarijuana #cannabisculture #cannabisismedecine #cannabisgrow #tikunolam #repairtheworld #cannabiscures #legalizeit #plantmedicine #cannabis #mmj #avi #avidekel #ratio #indica #byfloridiansforfloridians #sativa #alaska

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Aug 13

Can cannabis help you get a better night's sleep?

Sleep issues are one of the most common reasons patients turn to medical cannabis, with between 50 to 70 million U.S. adults experiencing symptoms of a sleep disorder.

This 2016 study, conducted by the team at @tikun_olam analyzed symptomatic relief among Tikun-Olam patients being treated with medical cannabis. The observational data was collected from 1,338 patients being treated between the years 2009-2016. Symptoms included anxiety, depression, digestive problems, drowsiness, headaches, nausea, sleep problems, and more.

BEFORE cannabis treatment, 722 patients (74%) reported sleep difficulty. AFTER 6 months of cannabis treatment, this number was reduced to 253 patients (26%). The top Tikun strains used for both insomnia and general sleep problems were Erez, Alaska, and Eran Almog ✨🌱

Does cannabis help you rest? Share your experience in the comments below 👇💚

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Aug 11

What’s your favorite strain to take on the go? ✨

Available in a convenient, pre-rolled format, our strains are clinically proven to provide symptomatic relief for a wide variety of conditions, including Crohn’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, autism, cancer, IBD, and more. 💚🌱🤩

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Aug 10

And we all keep growing 💚🌱 Hope everyone has a great week ✨

"who says a leopard can’t change its spots? #legalizeit ⁣
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🌱 by @goldengoddessbotanicals 📸 and styling by @thegrassagency"

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Aug 8

“A chemical cousin of pot’s main intoxicating ingredient has rocketed to popularity over the last year, and the cannabis industry and state governments are scrambling to reckon with it amid debate over whether it’s legal.

The chemical, called delta-8 THC, is billed as producing a milder high than the better known delta-9 THC, and delta-8 is often marketed as being legal even where marijuana is not. That argument stems from the fact that most delta-8 is synthesized from CBD, a popular non-intoxicating chemical that’s prevalent in hemp, a form of cannabis that Congress legalized in 2018.

Delta-8′s rise is “a phenomenon that has taken the industry quite by storm,” says John Kagia of cannabis industry analysis firm New Frontier Data, and it offers “fascinating insight into some of the growth and growing pains..."

To learn more about Delta-8, head to the link in our bio or to our Esa's Answers reel on the same topic ✨💚🌱

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Aug 7

Backed by over a decade of research, our strains are expertly cultivated, medically tested and patient approved. The perfect combination for daily relief 🌎💜

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Aug 6

Can cannabis help improve your sexual function?

This 2016, conducted by the team at @tikun_olam study analyzed symptomatic relief among Tikun-Olam patients being treated with medical cannabis. BEFORE cannabis treatment, 51% of patients reported difficulty in sexual function, AFTER 6 months of cannabis treatment, this was reduced to 26%.

The observational data used in this study was collected from 1,338 patients being treated between the years 2009-2016. Symptoms included anxiety, depression, digestive problems, drowsiness, headaches, nausea, sleep problems, and more. A survey conducted in 1979 titled "An attitude survey of the effects of marijuana on sexual enjoyment. Although the group agreed that cannabis increases overall sexual pleasure, only those who were “experienced smokers” also strongly believed that it increased the intensity of an orgasm and that it should be considered an aphrodisiac.

Has cannabis improved your sexual function? Do you consider it an enhancer, or inhibitor in this department? Share your experience in the comments below 👇💚✨🌱

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Aug 4

Love this sentiment from @99hightide 📸💚🌱

How do you incorporate cannabis into your wellness routine?

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Whats your go to strain to get you out of that funk? Anything with , myrcene, caryophyllene, and pinene seems to do the job for me! 🙌🏽"

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Aug 3

Another great Eran Almog feature, this time from @thevaultma 📸💚🤩🌱

"We could not be happier to add Eran Almog from @tikunolamusa @naturesheritagecannabis_ma to our menu!•
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A strain whose name honors an early patient of Tikun Olam, Eran Almog is an indica-heavy hybrid named the Top High THC Flower at the Canadian Cannabis awards in 2017. With earthy, berry scents, this strain is said to be good for those hoping to relieve chronic or acute pain, and enjoy restful and relaxing sensations. Its soothing quality also makes it useful for those suffering from PTSD.•
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In Hebrew, "Tikun Olam" translates to "repair the world.” It guides Tikun’s mission to improve lives of those suffering from debilitating conditions, with innovative strains backed by an unmatched foundation in science.•
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Read more about @tikunolamusa’s story on their website tikunolam.com•
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#tikunolam #cannabis #EranAlmog #420 #repairtheworld #thevaultma #newproduct"

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Aug 1

This weeks' Sunday reading highlights the power of women in the cannabis industry, specifically Gen Z women 💚✨🌱

Find the full article, by @nbcnews, at the link in our bio.

"While all consumers benefit from safer, regulated, easier-to-use products, women who are cannabis users say they particularly appreciate the evolved approach.

"No more do I have to meet a creepy guy in a back alley to get a gram of no-name, gross weed."

"No more do I have to meet a creepy guy in a back alley to get a gram of no-name, gross weed," said Meagan Tyler Shreve, 35, who owns a catering business in Virginia. "Now I get to walk into a retail store and purchase top-shelf, designer weed."

"The changes are astronomical," she said.

Amid lockdowns and the anguish of Covid-19, legal cannabis sales grew 46 percent during 2020, hitting $17.5 billion, according to BDSA, a cannabis sales data platform, gaining some ground on the over $250 billion U.S. alcohol market. Several cannabis operators estimated sales doubled or even tripled during the pandemic.

Gen Z consumers overall saw the fastest growth during the pandemic, driven by how many were turning 21, the age at which cannabis can be legally purchased, where allowed. Destigmatization plays a role as well. Some young consumers have spent their formative years in states where adult recreational cannabis is legal and are more comfortable with it.

But there was also a particular uptick by women over men.

Year-over-year sales for Gen Z women, defined as those born in 1997 or later, grew the fastest in 2020 compared to any other cohort, at 151 percent, according to data from Headset, a cannabis analytics firm that collects aggregate information from point-of-sale registers. Gen Z men followed, at 118 percent. Millennials and Gen X round out the top four, with about 50 percent and 30 percent sales growth, respectively.

“The future of cannabis is female,” said Bethany Gomez, managing director at Brightfield Group, a cannabis market research agency. “An order of magnitude more.” "

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Jul 31

Another week, another #CannaFactFriday 🎉

This 2016, conducted by the team at @tikun_olam study analyzed symptomatic relief among Tikun-Olam patients being treated with medical cannabis. The observational data was collected from 1,338 patients being treated between the years 2009-2016. Symptoms included anxiety, depression, digestive problems, drowsiness, headaches, nausea, sleep problems, and more.

Before the cannabis treatment, there were 346 patients who reported on difficulty in bowel activity (39%), and after at least six months of treatment, this number was reduced to 232 (26%).
The strains found to provide the most symptomatic relief most for this and other digestive problems were Alaska, Erez, Midnight 💚🌱

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Jul 28

Soothing Avidekel relief, curtsey of @tikun.ca 📸✨

Avidekel has been clinically shown to help treat inflammatory pain, autism, Crohn's Disease and other digestive disorders, and is especially useful for patients seeking relief without the psychoactive effects of THC 🤩💚🌱

"Avidekel - Powerful, calming, effective. Some call it magic. We call it science 🥽 #repairtheworld"

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Jul 26

Best Monday wishes curtsey of @crosstitutes (📸) 💚🌱✨

"No time for a caption, pass the blunt sis"

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Jul 25

This week's article of interest comes to us from @NPR and highlights the exciting research opportunities to come in the United States.

But remember - you don't need to wait to find research-backed relief. Tikun Olam products are backed by 2 decades of cannabis research, and have been experienced by over 30,000 patients 😎

“After more than 50 years, the federal government is lifting a roadblock to cannabis research that scientists and advocates say has hindered rigorous studies of the plant and possible drug development.

Since 1968, U.S. researchers have been allowed to use cannabis from only one domestic source: a facility based at the University of Mississippi, through a contract with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).

That changed earlier this month, when the Drug Enforcement Administration announced it's in the process of registering several additional American companies to produce cannabis for medical and scientific purposes.

It's a move that promises to accelerate understanding of the plant's health effects and possible therapies for treating conditions — chronic pain, the side effects of chemotherapy, multiple sclerosis and mental illness, among many others — that are yet to be well studied.”

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Jul 24

What are you rolling tonight? 💚🌱🌠

📸 : @proudmarynetwork

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Jul 23

For the next few #CannaFactFriday's, we're focusing on this 2016 study that analyzed symptomatic relief among Tikun-Olam patients being treated with medical cannabis. The observational data was collected from 1,338 patients being treated between the years 2009-2016. Symptoms included anxiety, depression, digestive problems, drowsiness, headaches, nausea, sleep problems, and more.

The strains found to provide the most symptomatic relief most for those with anxiety and depression were Alaska, Erez, and Midnight 💚🌱

Has cannabis helped you balance your mood? Let us know in the comments below 👇👇👇

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Jul 21

Looking for a mid-week pick-me-up? Our sativa-dominant Alaska will help elevate your energy levels and overall mood, perfect for a Wednesday afternoon 💙✨🌱

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Jul 20

Check out this great shot of Or, taken by @cannabiscassss

This Indica strain came out at 27.87% THC with B-mycene, A-pinene, and Limonene as the dominant terpenes.

While Or, meaning light in Hebrew, is the most potent of the Tikun strains, it is still considered functional by its users. The experience is often described as a euphoric body high. 🤩💚✨🌱🔥

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Jul 19

Starting the week off strong 💪💚🌱

How do you incorporate cannabis into your workout routine? Let us know in the comments below 👇👇

📸 : @weedfeed

"kush-ups 💪 #weedfeedoriginal"
#cannabiscommunity #medicalmarijuana #cannabisculture #cannabisismedecine #cannabisgrow #tikunolam #repairtheworld #cannabiscures #legalizeit #plantmedicine #cannabis #mmj

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Jul 18

This Sunday reading comes from @nytimes, and highlights the controversy surrounding Sha’Carri Richardson's positive cannabis test.

“When Sha’Carri Richardson, the star American sprinter, was denied a spot in the Tokyo Olympics this month after testing positive for marijuana, it reignited the debate around cannabis and performance enhancement among elite athletes. More broadly, however, is there any value for the average person to mix exercise and pot?

Cannabis is not a performance enhancer.
Although marijuana is prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency, there’s no scientific evidence that it can make people bigger, stronger or faster athletes. If anything, cannabis — the scientific name for the hemp plant, from which marijuana is derived — has a reputation for decreasing athletic performance.

Research suggests that, for competitive athletes, cannabis can be a double-edged sword. In some of the earliest studies looking at its effects on exercise, scientists found that when they assigned healthy volunteers to smoke cannabis and then perform strength and exercise tests, the cannabis spiked their heart rates, increased their blood pressure levels and hampered their ability to exercise. "

Read more at the link in our bio ✨

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Jul 17

Saturday mood by @_kawenak_ 💫 🤩💚🌞🌱

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#cannabiscommunity #cannabisculture #cannabissociety #cannabiscures #cannabislove #cannabiseducation #cannabislife #cannabislifestyle #cannabisplant #420 #smokeweedeveryday #cannabisart #cannaart #cannabiscreative #saturday #sativasaturday

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Jul 16

This 2018 Study analyzed the data routinely collected as part of the treatment program of cancer patients treated with medical cannabis between 2015 and 2017.

The most frequent types of cancer were breast (20.7%), lung (13.6%), pancreatic (8.1%) and, colorectal (7.9%), and 51.2% of patients were at Stage 4.

The main symptoms requiring therapy were sleep problems (78.4%), pain (77.7%; median intensity 8/10), weakness (72.7%), nausea (64.6%) and, lack of appetite (48.9%).

The study concluded that cannabis is a well-tolerated, effective and safe option to help patients cope with cancer-related symptoms.

Some Key Results included:

🌱 95.9% of patients reported an improvement in their condition

🌱 Prior to treatment, 52.9% of patients reported their pain in the 8-10 interval; after six months, only 4.6% of patients reported this intensity

🌱 Prior to treatment, only 18.7% of patients reported good quality of life; after six months, 69.5% of patients reported good quality of life

🌱 The most improved symptoms were nausea and vomiting (91%), sleep disorders (87.5%), restlessness (87.5%), anxiety and depression (84.2%), pruritus (82.1%), and headaches (81.4%)

🌱 35.1% of patients decreased their drug consumption, including analgesics, sedatives, corticosteroids, and opioids

🌱 36% of patients stopped taking opioids

The full study can be found at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29482741/