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Blue Dream Strain

By Bloom Medicinals | January 21, 2022

Blue Dream Strain Hybrid (Sativa Dominant) Blue Dream is a sativa-dominant hybrid strain of medical marijuana. It’s the result of crossing Blueberry and Haze strains, producing a balanced high that stimulate the mind, and provides full-body relaxation. Blue Dream has THC levels at around 18%, and low CBD percentages. This makes it a strong strain … Read more

Evidence-Based Research Supports Marijuana Slows Tumor Growth

By Bloom Medicinals | January 21, 2022

While medical marijuana has shown to be effective in the treatment of many diseases, it has perhaps had the biggest impact on cancer patients. Cancer is classified as the invasion of abnormal cell growth that spreads to parts of the body. Cancer can be accompanied by pain, weight loss and nausea that can sometimes be … Read more

How Long Does CBD Stay in Your System?

By Bloom Medicinals | January 14, 2022

While much research has been done on how long THC stays in the body, CBD has not been afforded the same attention. In this article I will explain how CBD is metabolized and how long it stays in your system. I will also discuss how different delivery methods impact onset time and bioavailability. I will … Read more

New FDA Guidelines To Speed Up Approval of CBD-Based Medications

By Bloom Medicinals | January 11, 2022

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is releasing its latest draft guidelines that would speed up the approval process for generic oral CBD medications. In this article I will explain the guidelines and its ramifications for producers of CBD medicines. I will also discuss an upcoming FDA meeting for women and CBD safety, the search … Read more

A Basic Guide To Using CBD Tinctures

By Bloom Medicinals | January 5, 2022

Since the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, CBD products seem to be for sale everywhere. Not only are they available in dispensaries and online, but you can also find them in smoke shops, grocery stores, gas stations, pharmacies, and beauty and apparel retailers. There are still no government regulations in place with an official … Read more

Maryland Court Denies Police Searches Based on Cannabis Smell Alone

By Bloom Medicinals | January 3, 2022

In a decision issued at the beginning of May, 2021 a Maryland appeals court has issued a ruling that the odor of cannabis alone does not constitute probable cause to justify a police search under the Fourth Amendment. A “reasonable suspicion” that a crime is being committed is required before Maryland police can detain an … Read more

Why Cannabis Makes You Want To Eat

By Bloom Medicinals | December 30, 2021

For those of you who have experienced the “munchies” after ingesting cannabis and wondered why that happens, this article is for you. And just like everything in the cannabis world, there are different theories about any particular subject. In this article I will list the four factors that signal hunger, discuss the difference between appetite … Read more

Why You Should Consider Adding Cannabis To Your Fitness Routine

By Bloom Medicinals | December 27, 2021

I walk 3 miles every day of my life for both my mental and physical health. I am the first to admit that some days I have to dig very deep to find the motivation to walk. It is days like those where cannabis comes in handy. It makes my walk so much more interesting … Read more

The Endocannabinoid System Helps Us Eat, Sleep, and Relax

By Bloom Medicinals | December 23, 2021

Every time I write about the Endocannabinoid System (ECS), I discover more new information about how it all fits together. Scientists believe that the ECS is crucial to our survival and I cannot overstate how important it is to understand its functions. In this article I will explain  when it was discovered, how it works … Read more

Celebrities Who Use Their Status to Break the Cannabis Stigma

By Bloom Medicinals | December 23, 2021

I must commend any celebrity who uses their fame and fortune to champion worthy causes. I am referring to breaking the stigma of medical cannabis use and advocating for the legislation of cannabis reform laws. Many celebrities have had first hand experience using medical cannabis and have been advocating for its federal legislation for decades. … Read more