Terpenes & Us — Wellness

Our skin is our largest organ. It’s also our most complicated. The skin plays a crucial role in providing an airtight, watertight and flexible barrier between the outside world and the highly regulated systems within the body. It regulates temperature, immune defense, vitamin production, and, obviously, is in charge of overall sensation. There is a huge focus on skin health, with fierce competition to have glowing, clearer, healthier, younger and fresher skin. This focus can cause secondary problems with self-esteem and mental health. If you’re looking for all-natural remedies for common skin care issues, or for a more effective transdermal...

Rest and recovery have become an afterthought for many people engaged in the corporate world. In our result-oriented society and digital culture, often often productivity and self-growth is valued above all. We also need to be recovery-oriented. Often times the best solution to a lack of inspiration, a creative block, and general slumps in performance and desire to work, is simply an extended break.  If you're ever feeling jaded, burnt out, and consistently fatigued, make sure you're doing all of the following on a daily basis. Unless you're very lucky, no one can do self-care for you, so make sure...

What is Forest Bathing? Taking the day to wander a forest, hike a mountain, or traverse the countryside is always a great way to recharge. It disconnects you from the stress and rush of your daily life, and offers a way for you to unwind and refocus. Have you ever wondered why these excursions into nature work so well? Forest bathing, or forest therapy is an emerging technique in professional circles, and has existed in ancient practices. If you’re not seeking therapy, you can always take part in forest bathing, a practice that comes from the Japanese tradition of Shinrin-yoku....

In 2020, we've all felt anxious about something. Anxiety is a normal part of everyday life, but you may experience anxiety that is persistent, seemingly uncontrollable, and overwhelming. If it’s an excessive, irrational dread of everyday situations, it can be disabling. When anxiety interferes with daily activities, you may have an anxiety disorder.  For quick relief of anxiety and stress, reaching for cannabis is hardly out of the question for many. Nearly all strains are loaded with a variety of fragrant terpenes that work through the entourage effect to take you to a state of cool, calm, and collected bliss. However,...

If you've ever suffered from a migraine or headache, you know how truly debilitating it can be. Work, leisure, and just about anything is impossible. Lights and sounds become the enemy and you are left with no choice but to recluse yourself in a dark, silent room for hours til it wears itself away. Luckily, certain terpene profiles and cannabis strains can aid in the often agonizing symptoms which migraines produce.  Chemical activity in your brain, the nerves or blood vessels surrounding your skull, or the muscles of your head and neck (or some combination of these factors) can play a role...