Terpenes & Us — health

Are there any better moments in life where you and your friends are laughing so hard no one is making any noise? Those moments where you’re clutching your ribs and are struggling to find you breath because you’re laughing at something so hard. For some, those moments can be few and far between, but cannabis and specific terpene profiles can certainly help. Laughing is one of the most under appreciated forms of therapy. It diffuses stress, elevates mood, and is proven to be good for heart and cardiovascular health. The key is finding someone or something that makes you giggle.Terpenes...

Because terpenes are vast categorization of plant compounds, they have an immense array of physiological effects on the mind, body, and spirit. Ranging from anti-inflammatory, to sedating, to mentally uplifting and stimulating, terpenes can amp you up or unwind you down, they can relieve pain, tension, and calm anxiety and stimulate the appetite. One particularly notable aspect of certain terpenes are their anorectic, or appetite suppressing quality. Many cannabis users greatly enjoy the many benefits of the plant, but don’t appreciate the “munchies” or increased appetite and desire to raid the kitchen cabinet for sweets and junk food. If you...