THC vs CBD

How THC and CBD Interact with Our Bodies

You’re probably already familiar with THC and CBD. But do you know how these cannabinoids found in cannabis (a.k.a. phytocannabinoids) interact with our bodies? And did you know that our bodies produce compounds similar to these cannabinoids through what is known as the endogenous (i.e. originating from within our bodies) cannabinoid system? So, what exactly […]
5 years ago
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Washington Cannabis Policy: Education Hour with Brooke Davies

Many of us are not fully aware of the various laws and rules entwined in Washington cannabis policy until those laws affect us. Even fewer are aware we can be part of the process of policy-making. In fact, it’s easier than it may seem to get involved. Government affairs consultant Brooke Davies hosted our second-ever […]
5 years ago
Education Hour Steve Schechterle

First Education Hour Featuring Steve Schechterle

How can you, as a cannabis consumer, ensure you choose the best product? With the i502 industry rapidly growing and many rules still being set, it’s extremely important that we keep consumers updated on any new information and maintain transparency. That’s why we started Education Hour at Mary Mart, to impart what we’ve learned to […]
5 years ago
marijuana laws in Tacoma

High Times in Tacoma? Keep it Legal with Our Visitor’s Guide

Welcome to Weed-Friendly Washington! People have always flocked to Washington for the greenery: Roughly 50% of our beautiful state is covered in pristine forestlands, hosting hikers, climbers, and outdoor enthusiasts of every kind. But as you may have suspected, we’re talking about a different kind of greenery today: The sort that’s been bringing excited visitors […]
6 years ago
how to come down from a high

How to Come Down From an Intense High

Many marijuana consumers have shared the dreaded experience of realizing that they are too high. Perhaps you toked up a bit too much before work and are starting to panic or consumed an edible that ended up being far more potent than you anticipated. It may be the case that you’re experiencing this now and […]
6 years ago
best cannabis strains for insomnia

What Are the Best Cannabis Strains for Insomnia?

According to research, nearly one out of every three people suffers from insomnia. Conventional pharmaceutical drugs are powerful, but fraught with complicating and potentially dangerous side effects ranging from diarrhea and all kind of gastrointestinal distress to issues with balance, not to mention the complications that arise from dependency. Cannabis, with its long, illustrious history […]
7 years ago
what to look for when buying a cannabis pipe

What to Look for When Buying a Cannabis Pipe

For beginning smokers, it can be difficult to navigate the vast maze of available options for smoking marijuana. We’ve got a myriad of pipes and bongs to choose from (and each is suited to different needs). If you’re a beginning smoker — a novice — or simply prefer not to get too high, you probably […]
7 years ago
best places to store weed

Best Places to Store Weed To Keep Stash Safe from Kids

The roles have reversed.  As a kid, you may have had the problem of hiding weed from your parents, but now as an adult, you’re trying to outsmart your adorable bundle of joy (or terror). Whether you’re afraid that your 3-year-old will mistake that marijuana infused brownie for, well, a brownie, or that your teenager […]
7 years ago
cannabis for weight loss

Cannabis for Weight Loss: How CBD Helps With Appetite Suppression

Cannabis has a bit of a reputation when it comes to your appetite. So much so that its ability to create an unstoppable case of the munchies has led to its use as an effective treatment for the loss of appetite in chemotherapy and other conditions. What most people don’t realize, however, is that this […]
7 years ago
best books on cannabis

7 Enlightening Books On Cannabis You Need To Read

If the furious pace of cannabis legalization has your head spinning, you’re not alone: Decades-old habits, assumptions, and—most importantly—laws have undergone huge changes in the figurative blink of an eye. The most obvious change this has wrought is—needless to say—access to clean, well-tended and safe cannabis. But in the long run, it’s likely that a […]
7 years ago