1-2 minute readFor a long time cannabis has had a stigma of making people lazy. When in reality, apart from the medical advantages of cannabis, certain cannabis strains can help boost your creativity and increase your productivity. The effect of cannabis depends largely on the kind of strain you use. Some strains make you feel relaxed and mellowed-out, but if you know about the right ones, you can feel more active and productive. They can expand your creative thinking and open your mind to new thoughts and ideas. Sativa strains, in particular, are best known for their energizing effects. So, if you feeling in a slump and need a nudge in a creative direction, check out these 6 sativa strains to give yourself a boost! Durban PoisonThis strain originates from Durban in South Africa and has a sweet and earthy aroma. The word poison may seem a little daunting but Durban Poison is thought as one of the best energizing cannabis strains on the market as people report feeling energetic and uplifted after use. Sour DieselSour Diesel is one of the most famous strains of cannabis which can have a euphoric, mood boosting effect. The strain has a zesty flavour, like citrus fruit as well as a distinct aroma of fuel. Like its unique smell, this strain can help fuel your creativity. Green CrackDon’t let the name of this strain put you off, it’s a pure Sativa strain with a tangy and fruity taste and a high THC content, which varies around 17%. Users claim it to be amazing for boosting your energy physically and mentally. Apart from making some people more active and responsive, Green Crack increases others’ creativity. ChocolopeLike others on this list, Chocolope is a THC dominant Sativa strain. This is the ideal for increasing energy and creativity. The strain has a sweet and earthy flavour that may remind you of chocolate (hence the name) and is known to have uplifting effects on the user’s mood, promote a strong burst of energy and creativity. Fun fact! Chocolope is created by the cross-breeding of Chocolate Thai and Cannalope Haze. Super Lemon HazeSuper Lemon Haze is another Sativa strain with a high THC content which, as the name suggests, has a citrusy and tangy flavour similar to lemons. Users of this strain report it to be energizing, uplifting, and helpful for refocusing your mind and increasing creativity. Jack HererNamed after the late cannabis activist Jack Herer, known as the king of hemp, users claim this strain is energizing, uplifting and mentally stimulating. Ssaid to help you to focus on your task, and increase your productivity. Have you got a favourite strain to boost your creativity? Comment below! We’d love to hear from you. https://goo.gl/maps/2NYVSZkAWs82
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Many major insurance companies include medical cannabis in their insurance plans. You may already be using medical cannabis and not even know that your insurer will cover it. Here’s a list of the most common insurance companies in Canada who include medical cannabis in their plans. SunlifeSunlife reimburses medical cannabis if it is part of a treatment plan for cancer symptoms, multiple Sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS and individuals requiring palliative care. The amount you can be reimbursed depends on which plan you choose but coverage is also available through an Optional Coverage plan. The CooperatorsThe Cooperators reimburse medical cannabis patients who have had a diagnosis of chronic pain, muscle spasticity in multiple sclerosis (MS), and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Patients can access this coverage through Optional Coverage in an existing plan. GreenshieldGreenshield reimburses patients for medical cannabis when they’ve been diagnosed for chronic neuropathic pain, spasticity due to multiple sclerosis, nausea and vomiting due to cancer chemotherapy. Coverage can be accessed through Optional Coverage in an existing plan. DesjardinCoverage for medical cannabis with Desjardin is available for treatments of cancer symptoms, refractory neuralgia, nausea and vomiting, caused by chemotherapy, and spasticity caused by multiple sclerosis or a lesion of the spinal cord. Coverage can be accessed through a Healthcare Spending Account. ManulifeCannabis reimbursement is available for patients who have been diagnosed with stiffness and involuntary muscle spasms, Multiple Sclerosis, nausea and vomiting, undergoing chemotherapy, and chronic neuropathic pain. Coverage is available through a Healthcare Spending Account. If you have further questions about how to get coverage for your medical cannabis give is a call 1-844-312-5143 Or email [email protected]. We’re always happy to help https://goo.gl/maps/2NYVSZkAWs82 1-2 minute readYou might not realise but, like any other medical prescription, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) allows medical cannabis to be claimed as a medical expense deduction on your federal income taxes. Provided you’re informed and prepared, it’s easy to do. Let’s have a look! Who’s eligible?If you have a receipt for medical cannabis, which you have bought from a Licensed Producer, you’re eligible! The key is to keep hold of all your receipts. You’ll need them when you’re filing your taxes at the end of your tax period. How much can you claim?You can claim on the entire amount you paid for your medical cannabis. Whether its dried flower, oils, concentrates, topicals or edibles. However, you can’t claim on accessories. For example, you can claim on a concentrate cartridge but not a vaporizer battery. This also excludes pipes, rolling equipment or items for storage. How do I file for my medical cannabis?When you file your Tax Returns calculate the total amount you’ve spent on medical cannabis in that tax period. You can then add this to amount to any other medical expenses that you plan to claim on your T1 Income Tax and Benefit Return. At the end of the tax year, submit your receipts or, if you file online, enter your medical expenses in the deductions and credits section. How much will be deducted?Your total medical expenses minus the lesser of $2,268 or 3% of your income after taxes. Every province has different tax laws and policies so don’t forget to check and follow your provincial guidelines. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our Patient Care Team. Call 1-844-312-5143 today. They’d be delighted to help. https://goo.gl/maps/2NYVSZkAWs82 1-2 minute readSo, you’ve decided you want to make homemade edibles, maybe you’re making brownies or gummies. Well, the first step is always to decarboxylate your cannabis. Luckily you can do this at home and you don’t necessarily need any fancy tools to do so, in fact, you can easily do it in your oven! So, why do you need to decarb your cannabis?Heat is essential to activate the cannabinoids in your cannabis which give it its symptom relieving potential. In the same way that you light a joint or put cannabis in a vaporizer, you’re heating up the cannabis to activate it. Essentially, without heating you won’t feel any of the medicinal effects of cannabis. If you don’t wish to decarb your cannabis in you oven, as it can produce a smell of cooked cannabis, there are over ways you can decarb your cannabis at home. You can buy machines like the Nova which will decarb your cannabis with reduced smell. Or, if you’re decarbing to make canna-butter, you can use a Magical Butter Machine. But if you fancy doing it the old fashion way, here’s a step by step guide on how you to decarb cannabis your the oven. What you will need
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Now you have decarbed your cannabis you can make all the edibles you desire. Find out how you can now make your newly decarbed cannabis into cannabis butter here. Happy Decarbing! https://goo.gl/maps/2NYVSZkAWs82 3-4 minute readWe hear this question all the time, and it’s one of our favourites to answer. There are many benefits to being a medical cannabis patient versus self-medicating. Here are a few of our favourite reasons. 1. You can get medical cannabis costs coveredWhen you’re a medical cannabis patient there are a few different ways you can get the cost of your medical cannabis covered. Tax ReturnsYou can claim medical cannabis on your tax returns. Just like any other medical prescription, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) allows medical cannabis to be claimed as a medical expense deduction on your federal income taxes. Compassionate PricingSome Licensed Producer’s, such as Aphria and Aurora, offer compassionate pricing. A discounted price on medical cannabis products is offered to low- income individuals and people who are a part of programs such as the Ontario Disability Program Support (ODSP). Insurance ProviderMany major insurance companies include medical cannabis in their insurance plans. Whether you are eligible for coverage depends what plan your on and what medical conditions you are using medical cannabis to treat. To find a list of the most common insurance companies in Canada who include medical cannabis in their plans, read our blog How to Get Coverage with Your Insurance Provider. 2. Medical products are cheaperMost companies operating in the cannabis market offer medical cannabis products, on their secure website, and recreational cannabis through channels such as OCS.ca or in retail stores. Sometimes you can find identical products in medical and recreational but the branding is different, which means directly comparing medical vs recreational products can be very difficult if you don’t know the companies. We find that products available for medicinal use tend to be about 10-15% cheaper than similar or identical products sold for recreational use. Here are some examples: Foray Peach Mango 5mg Soft Chews EdiblesOn the OCS, Foray Pineapple Orange Soft Chew Edibles are $6.65 whereas from Medical Cannabis by Shoppers they’re $5.99. Tweed CBD Softgels, 20mg CBDOn the OCS, Tweed CBD softgels are $42.95 for 15 capsules ($85.90 for 30 capsules). While on Spectrum Therapeutics medical site, the exact same capsules can be found under the Spectrum branding at $72 for 30 capsules. 3. You get a wider variety of CBD productsCBD is the non-intoxicating cannabinoid found in cannabis known for its anti-inflammatory effect. Medical cannabis products with high levels of CBD can help patients with a spectrum of conditions including anxiety, depression, acne and heart disease. Research shows that people with anxiety and poor sleep are calmed by high levels of CBD, which improves their sleep after just one month of use. In the medical market you can buy a wider variety of CBD dominant products. These products are available in rapid on-set formats not available in the recreational market. 4. When you’re treating a condition it’s safer to buy medical cannabisThe recreational market is meant for, just that, recreational use. If you’re looking for a product to target a medical condition it can be hard to navigate. For example, the recreational market focuses on promoting high THC products, which might not be suitable for your needs. When you’re buying a product for medical use it’s important to go through a medical channel to buy it. Speak to a professional and experienced Healthcare Practitioner and get guidance on the most suitable treatment for you. This is where a clinic like MMC can help. By obtaining a medical cannabis prescription, your treatment will be supervised by one of our specialized Nurse Practitioners. If any of your practitioners want to be kept updated on your treatment, we’re happy to send them informed with reports and ordering is all done online, with the products being shipped directly to your door by Canada Post or Purolator. Find out more about how to become an MMC patient today and book an appointment with one of our experienced Nurse Practitioners today. https://goo.gl/maps/2NYVSZkAWs82 Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! https://goo.gl/maps/2NYVSZkAWs82 1 in 5 Canadians suffer from chronic pain or a pain condition According to a 2015 study conducted by Stats Canada, over half (52.9%) of cannabis users identified alleviating pain as the primary purpose for their medical use. As medical cannabis is arguably the best alternative to prescribing opiates and other drugs with severe side effects, it’s use as a certified medical treatment is increasing daily. More and more Doctors are suggesting and prescribing medical cannabis for their patients, as the opioid crisis reaches epic proportions in Canada. If you’re one of the 751,8000 Canadians suffering from a chronic pain condition, here’s what you need to know about medical cannabis and how it may help deal with your pain. Neuropathy, Neuropathic and Nerve PainNeuropathy is damage to the nerves and is commonly associated with diabetes. It can also result from a traumatic injury or repetitive use that damages nerves over time. Typically, neuropathy is treated with pain relievers, including over-the-counter options and opioids. (GrowthOp.com) In a 2003 study published by the Journal of American Medicine (JAMA), synthetic cannabis was shown to reduce chronic neuropathic pain Analgesic Effect of the Synthetic Cannabinoid CT-3 on Chronic Neuropathic Pain This study paved the way for other important ones such as this 2010 Canadian CMAJ study, Smoked cannabis for chronic neuropathic pain: a randomized controlled trial which proved smoking cannabis to be an effective treatment for nerve pain. Additionally, this study identified cannabis (THC in particular) as an effective sleep aid. Inflammatory and Immune PainPain caused by your body’s white blood cells and the things they make protect you from infection from outside invaders, such as bacteria and viruses. In inflammatory pain conditions, your immune system triggers inflammation when there are no invaders to fight off. (WebMD) Although the evidence that CBD treats inflammation is mainly anecdotal, there are studies such as this one from 2018, Cannabinoid Delivery Systems for Pain and Inflammation Treatment that do prove the efficacy of cannabis as a treatment for pain conditions. Migraine/HeadachesAccording to Stats Canada, in 2010/2011, an estimated 2.7 million Canadians had migraine headaches. This number has only risen since then, and cannabis has been shown to treat migraine/headaches anecdotally, and through studies such as this one Alleviative effects of Cannabis flower on migraine and headache Arthritis/Joint PainArthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more of your joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age. The most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. (Mayo Clinic) Not only has the Arthritis Society of Canada identified cannabis as a successful treatment option, there are multiple studies and medical discussions agreeing with the use of cannabis. Functional PainWhen a patient presents with pain of no obvious organic origin, they are often labelled as having ‘functional’ pain. The exact diagnosis is derived from the organ system displaying the predominant symptoms e.g. musculoskeletal pain in fibromyalgia (FM) or visceral pain in irritable bowel syndrome. (British Journal of Anaesthesia) Many studies have been conducted to confirm the treatment of medical cannabis for various functional pain disorders; in particular this study for the treatment of fibromyalgia, and this study for the treatment of IBS (inflammatory bowel syndrome). MMC’s goal is to provide our patients with the best possible care, and with our access for all we want to help as many Canadians as we can. Consistent updates on treatment and medical cannabis allows us to continue providing white glove service to our patients. If you, or someone you know could benefit from medical cannabis as a treatment contact us anytime at 1-844-312-5143, or book your appointment through our website www.medmc.ca/book-now/ The post 5 Ways Medical Cannabis Can Help Pain Conditions appeared first on Medical Marijuana Consulting. https://goo.gl/maps/2NYVSZkAWs82 Using Cannabis TopicallyThere are lots of ways to use cannabidiol (CBD), but if you’re looking for relief from aches and pains or help with skin conditions, a topical might be your best bet. A CBD topical is any cream, lotion, or salve that’s infused with CBD and can be applied directly to the skin. While research on CBD is still in its early stages, the little we do know about CBD topicals is promising. A 2016 studyTrusted Source done on rats discovered that topical applications of CBD could help manage pain and inflammation associated with arthritis. The American Academy of Dermatology even suggested using topical CBD products as an adjunct measure for acne, eczema, and psoriasis at their annual meeting in 2018. (Healthline.com) Click the above images for more information, or to log-in or register with Shoppers Drug Mart Cannabis and purchaseMaking your Own Cannabis TopicalUsing Licensed Producer Supplied Cannabis OilTo start – because it’s not a guarantee that topical CBD will be effective for you – we recommend you mix a small amount together so you don’t waste your product.
Blend together in a bowl, use on skin where pain is severe. Wait at least an hour before determining whether the cream is effective If the cream is effective and you’d like to make a larger batch, we recommend this recipe: Bottle of CBD oil (use below equivalency chart to determine how much to use) mixed with at least 200mL of cream, or 1 bottle of essential oil Example: 40mL bottle of CBD oil = 400mL of cream If you have questions about purchasing a cannabis topical, or making your own contact MMC anytime at 1-844-312-5143 or [email protected] The post Using Cannabis Topically appeared first on Medical Marijuana Consulting. https://goo.gl/maps/2NYVSZkAWs82 Did you know the majority of extended benefit plans cover medical cannabis in some way? You may be using cannabis, and not even know that your insurance will cover it! We’ve compiled updated information and guidelines for the most common insurance companies in Canada, so you don’t have to. Just keep in mind that for most companies their medical cannabis coverage is plan specific, but our guide is simply to help you understand the requirements and whether there is an option at all. If you have further questions, or think you may have coverage we recommend reaching out to your provider and asking. MMC is happy to take care of any documentation or verification that is required!
Have questions? Call us anytime at 1-844-312-5143 or contact us by email at [email protected] The post Medical Cannabis and Your Extended Benefits appeared first on Medical Marijuana Consulting. https://goo.gl/maps/2NYVSZkAWs82 Why purchase medically when recreational cannabis is legal? We hear this question all the time, and it’s our favorite to answer – because it’s cheaper! Most companies operating in the cannabis market right now offer products both medically on their secure website, and through recreational channels such as OCS.ca or dispensaries. Sometimes the products are identical but usually the branding is different, which means directly comparing medical vs recreational products can be very difficult if you don’t know the companies. What we find in general is that the products available medically tend to be 10-15% cheaper than a similar or identical product on the Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS), and if you’re going to be using that product consistently that extra cost definitely adds up. Don’t believe us? Here are some examples we found: The Solei Balance Disposable Pen, 0.25g
On the Ontario Cannabis Store (ocs.ca), the Solei Balance Pen is $44.95. On Aphrias medical site (aphria.com) the exact same pen is $29.95 Tweed CBD Softgels, 20mg CBD
On the OCS (ocs.ca), Tweed CBD softgels are $42.95 for 15 capsules ($85.90 for 30 capsules). On Spectrum Therapeutics medical site, the exact same capsules can be found under the Spectrum branding at $72 for 30 capsules. Foray Pineapple Orange 10mg CBD Soft Chews Edibles (2 pieces)
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