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3 hours ago
tmorris911
I'm new to the forums. I have degenerative disc disease in my neck. I have a real hard time staying active when my neck is on the blink and am wondering if this is a qualifying condition in California. What I need to present to a physician to get a card?
15 hours ago
Momma Kush
for the 1st time in days I was NOT able to find any bugs on my plants today!!! Maybe, just maybe I'm getting this under control........maybe.....
19 hours ago
peamuff
I am in NJ and have my card. Unfortunately, the dispensary for me (in South Jersey) will not be in operation until Fall sometime. I do not have anyone to get the MM from. I am not going to grow my own because it's illegal in NJ. Any suggestions for someone reliable in my area to buy it from? Or any other suggestions?
Yesterday at 9:35p
Eliasriadi
Hello I am in process of starting up a medical marijuana delivery service, I would like to get some support guys any ideas... Please share it with me. Thanks
Yesterday at 6:01p
jamminjimy
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deewright73
Under the new law, possession of 25 or more plants (formerly 300 plants) is prima facie evidence of intent to sell or distribute, and is a second degree felony carrying a maximum penalty of 15 years in jail and a $10,000 fine.
Possession of 20 grams or less of marijuana is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. Possession of greater than 20 grams of marijuana is a...
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felony, punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000.
The delivery of 20 grams or less of marijuana for no consideration is a misdemeanor and is punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. Sale, delivery or cultivation of any other amount up to 25 pounds is a felony and punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000.
Sale, delivery or cultivation of greater than 25 pounds is considered trafficking, and all trafficking offenses have mandatory minimum sentences. For less than 2,000 pounds or less than 2,000 plants, there is a mandatory minimum sentence of three years and a fine of $25,000. For less than 10,000 pounds or less than 10,000 plants there is a mandatory minimum sentence of seven years and a fine of $50,000. For 10,000 pounds or 10,000 plants or greater, the mandatory minimum sentence is 15 years in prison and a fine of $200,000.
Any sale or delivery occurring within 1,000 feet of a school, college, public park, public housing, daycare center, or church is punishable by up to 15 years in prison and a fine of $10,000.
The possession of paraphernalia is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
Conviction of a drug related offense also requires suspension of the offender's driver's license for at least six months but not longer than two years. I'd wait until Florida legalizes medical marijuana or move to a state that has already legalized medical marijuana. the penalties That Florida inflicts for possession of marijuana is pretty harsh.
Yesterday at 5:48p
deewright73
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Momma Kush
Hey I'm really interested in growing my own cannibis I live here in Tampa,Fl and the weed you grow isn't down here and I wanna learn from the best how to grow that Kush,Purp,etc down here where to start if I may ask?
Yesterday at 4:47p
jamminjimy
What is clinical endocannabinoid deficiency?
Clinical endocannabinoid deficiency (CEDC) is a proposed spectrum disorder that has been implicated in a range of illnesses, including fibromyalgia, migraine and irritable bowel syndrome. So far, very little research has been conducted on this speculative disorder, but if it is found to exist, it could be responsible for these very common conditions as well as...
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many related ones.
Migraine, serotonin and the blood plasma platelets
The three conditions feature common clinical and biochemical patterns that may point to underlying CEDC. Migraine is thought to be influenced by endocannabinoid function, as areas suspected to be involved with generation of migraines are also affected by cannabinoid activity; furthermore, the endocannabinoid anandamide, with its role in pain modulation and serotonin transmission, is believed to positively affect sufferers of the condition.
The biochemistry of migraine is highly complex and poorly understood, but it known that high levels of serotonin are present during attacks. THC and its endogenous ligand, anandamide, have been shown to inhibit serotonin in high doses (although low doses may increase its production), particularly in the platelets of the blood plasma. The platelets contain the body’s highest reserves of serotonin, which is also present in the ENS as well as throughout the brain. Serotonin release from the platelets is thought to be crucial to generation of migraines, and migraine is often thought to be a disease of the blood on this basis.
Fibromyalgia and serotonin deficiency
Fibromyalgia, a pain disorder which is widely considered to be neuropsychiatric in nature, is treated with cannabis in approximately 10% of patients in the USA (either through self-medication or prescription), and has been shown to respond favourably to the synthetic THC-mimic nabilone. In a study which documented the effect of nabilone on fibromyalgia sufferers, subjects experienced significant improvement of symptoms when administered the cannabinoid. Another study demonstrated that quality of life was markedly improved in fibromyalgia sufferers that self-administered oral or smoked cannabis.
Serotonin levels in the platelets are also known to be affected in fibromyalgia, although it is thought that deficiency of serotonin, rather than over-abundance, is responsible for the sufferer’s aberrant perception of pain. This disparity is not fully understood, and is somewhat surprising given the high degree of comorbidity between the diseases: in one study, up to 63% of primary fibromyalgia sufferers also reported symptoms of migraine, in another, 22.2% of primary migraine sufferers were also found to have fibromyalgia. This disparity may be partly explained by gender differences, as none of the male migraine sufferers reported symptoms of fibromyalgia, and the latter disease is overwhelmingly experienced by women, who comprise 90% of sufferers.
IBS and the link between the brain and gut
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastroenteric condition that presents as bloating, abdominal cramps and diarrhoea. It is long been suspected that there is a link between IBS and neuropsychiatric dysfunction, as the condition is often comorbid with psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, depression and PTSD; acute symptoms often arise in times of mental distress. However, as endocannabinoids are expressed in the enteric nervous system (ENS), as well as the areas of the brain affected by such psychiatric disorders, their effect may be independent.
Serotonin also plays a part in IBS, influencing gut motility (the peristaltic actions of the colon, which become “spastic” or uncontrolled during bouts of IBS), sensitivity and secretion of fluid. Interestingly, IBS-D (characterised by diarrhoea) sufferers have been shown to have increased blood serotonin levels, while sufferers of IBS-C (characterised by constipation) experience reduced levels of serotonin.
Cannabinoid receptors in the enteric nervous system
It has been demonstrated that activation of the cannabinoid receptors in the ENS decreases hypersensitivity of the gut, as well as reducing gut motility and inflammation. Many sufferers of IBS use cannabis to alleviate their symptoms, although some report that symptoms worsened subsequent to commencing use; some even postulate cannabis as a trigger for IBS in certain individuals.
The overlap between instances of these conditions has led to the hypothesis that they are all expressions of the same underlying somatic disorder. Many sufferers of IBS also report symptoms of migraine, and up to 70% of fibromyalgia sufferers also present IBS symptoms. Many have all three, but it is not strictly necessary for all three to be present for an underlying condition to be the cause, as many spectrum disorders manifest markedly different symptoms from patient to patient, and other related conditions may be involved.
Is an underlying condition responsible?
The idea that a dysfunctional endocannabinoid system is responsible for this postulated somatic disorder first arose within the last few years. In 2004, the condition CECD was first proposed; researchers suggested that the high degree of comorbidity, along with the common feature of unusual cannabinoid receptor activity, pointed to an underlying disorder of the endocannabinoid system. Many known conditions can be attributed to dysfunction of a specific neurotransmitter system: Alzheimer’s is caused by deficiency of the acetylcholine neurotransmitter, and Parkinson’s by age-related dopamine deficiency. It is therefore logical to assume that deficiency of the cannabinoid neurotransmitters would also cause a specific disorder, or set of related disorders.
The relationship with the serotonin signalling system cannot be ignored when researching the possibility of CECD’s existence. Behavioural studies suggest that the effects of endocannabinoid signalling are mediated by regulation of the serotonin system: THC has been shown to inhibit serotonin release from the platelets in migraine sufferers, as well as increasing synthesis of serotonin in the brain; 2-AG and cannabidiol have demonstrated similar effects. However, the independent effects of cannabinoids on the cannabinoid receptors are thought to be the underlying cause of CECD, despite this possibly fundamental relationship with serotonin signalling.
If the existence of CECD is proven, targeted therapies can be investigated, which would pinpoint the precise nature of the deficiency and determine the appropriate ration and dosage of supplemental exogenous cannabinoids. At present, treatment of these conditions is usually through ingestion of crude cannabis extract, or through smoking, which may involve wildly different cannabinoid ratios between cannabis strains. Due to the dose-dependent effect of many cannabinoids, relief of symptoms may not be adequate with some varieties.
Yesterday at 4:25p
jamminjimy
Hemp Seeds: A Superfood You Need In Your Diet
Hemp seeds are becoming a very popular superfood among health conscious people. Whether you eat them plain, in cereals, snack bars, shakes or in oil form, they pack a big nutritional punch that should put hemp seeds in everyones diet.
Essential Fatty Acids
Hemp seeds are made up of 24% protein, include the full range of amino acids and contain...
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a perfect a balance of Essential Fatty Acids or EFAs. EFAs include omega-3 and omega-6, both help us keep a strong and healthy immune system and are responsible for shiny healthy looking skin, hair and nails. In fact, just 2 weeks of 1-2 tablespoons a day of hemp oil will drastically improve the appearance of your skin. For breastfeeding mothers, the EFAs from hemp can be a big help in replenishing the 11 grams of EFAs that are pulled from the mother daily through breastfeeding. The extra EFAs needs to come from a food source as the body does not replenish them on its own.
Amino Acids
Hemp seeds contain all of the 21 known amino acids. Below is a list of each amino acid. in bold you will find the 8 essential amino acids.
alanine
arginine
aspargine
aspartic acid
cysteine
glutamic acid
glutamine
glycine
histidine
isoleucine
leucine
lysine
alanine
arginine
aspargine
aspartic acid
cysteine
glutamic acid
glutamine
glycine
histidine
isoleucine
leucine
lysine
methionine
phenylalanine
proline
serine
taurine
threonine
tryptophan
tyrosine
valine
taurine (considered essential for premature babies)
histidine (considered essential for children, but not for adults)
Protein
Hemp seeds are composed of over 30% pure protein, making them a great daily source of healthy protein. The protein found in hemp is high-quality edestin and albumin, making them the highest vegan source of this simple protein that’s required for proper immune system function. Hemp protein contains live and intact enzymes which make them easily digestible proteins that easily assimilate into the body. This is also a great alternative if you are allergic to other forms of protein found in dairy or soy. Hemp seeds are also an excellent source of gamma linoleic and stearidonic acid which can be therapeutic for a number of conditions like eczema, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, allergies and more.
Below is a comparison of the amounts of protein found in each popular source of protein.
Soybeans 35.0%
Hemp seed shelled 31.0%
Hamburger beef 27.1%
Blue fish 26.0%
Cheddar cheese 23.5%
Chicken 23.5%
Hempseed — whole 23.0%
Almonds 18.3%
Wheat flour 13.3%
Egg 12.0%
Tofu 08.0%
Rice 07.5%
Skimmed milk 03.7%
Fiber and Carbs
The hemp seed is composed of 40 percent fiber which is the highest amount of any grain this planet has to offer. Hemp seeds are comprised of 27% carbohydrates, almost all of which is in the form of soluble and insoluble fiber with a 4-to-1 ratio of insoluble to soluble. Soluble fiber is effective in slowing glucose absorption, slowing gastric emptying and increasing the excretion of bile acid, which helps to lower levels of LDL cholesterol in the body. Insoluble fiber is effective for healthy movement of food through our digestive system. This helps to keep our bowel movements regular as well. Adding hemp seeds to your daily diet will also lower your risk of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. Hemp seeds also contain disease-fighting phytosterols. Studies have shown that hemp seeds, or even hemp milk, may prevent heart disease, many forms of cancer, as well as inflammation-based diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
How can you eat hemp seeds?
Hemp seeds can be eaten raw, ground into a meal, sprouted, made into hemp milk, made into tea, and used in baking. You can also find hemp seed oil which results from grounding the seed into oil form. This can replace olive oils in salads and other dressings. There are a number of products at health food stores that contain hemp seeds. Next time you are there, check out for cold and hot cereals, bars, bulk raw seeds, oils, milks and butters!
Yesterday at 11:53a
Momma Kush
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ChemTange
here's her side view....I kinda figured I would clone that lower stem (once it got bigger) on her that will need to be cut off anyway.....
Yesterday at 11:51a
Momma Kush
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ChemTange
Here's a closeup of my lemon cross #2 as requested I also havesome good shots of her from the side if you need to see them : )
Yesterday at 9:12a
Momma Kush
OK so what do I use to clean my pots before I use them again? gottakill those mites so ....maybe 1 cup clorox to one gallon clean water? tell me plz what do I use to clean the pots and kill any trace of mites????
Tuesday at 6:35p
kush_qween42O
Hi guys I'm in MA and have a valid card . I'm a patient and am in extreme agony. I cannot find medical marijuanna anywhere !! All caregivers are not taking patients , no dispensary, can't go to RI dispensary and I'm sketched out with the delivery service. Does anyone know of anything that can help? I need a trustworthy source. May it be a dispensary that takes MA residents, good delivery service.. Caregiver? Please...
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HELP!!
Sincerely,
Alexa
Tuesday at 5:43p
tannerdavis3
can some one help point me in the right direction to get my cannabis card in reno
Tuesday at 4:27p
MichaelThacker339
New poem is out!
http://mthacker.hubpages.com/hub/My-enemies-Fear-and-Sorrow
Tuesday at 3:02p
Momma Kush
shared a
4 sour grape seedlings growing in cups, yummy yummy yum yum so far sooo good, LOL....just look at the color on those leaves pretty good, huh?! I just found another bug on them just now so I gave them a light spray of the neem oil and turned out the light..... I still have to cover up the interior vent holes with bug screening to see if that's where they are coming in from but there's no one to help me and my backs...
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killin me so another day goes by .....you all know what I'm talkin about.....
Tuesday at 2:57p
Momma Kush
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ChemTange
here's my lemon cross #2 which is the top off my lemon cross that flowered....you can see it's just bursting everywhere!! yes, I DIDN'T KILL THIS ONE, LOL !!
Tuesday at 1:07p
Momma Kush
I almost had to take my hubby to the E/R SUN as he can't stand up without getting all dizzy so he sure can't work and he had his truck already running and at the gate ready to leave!! Turns out it's Vertigo and the crystals inside his ears have gotten dislodged somehow so he's unable to work indefinitely...it's killin him too since he's sole provider but i will keep him here if I have to duck tape him into his...
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recliner, LOL, turns out there is no fast cure unfortunately.....
Tuesday at 1:02p
Momma Kush
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ChemTange
Hi Chem, hope your back is better...I will take some pics and post them later if u wouldn't mind checking them out....my 4 seedlings are just exploding, in a good way LOL but it's the other plants under the 600 are what I have a question about...the top from my Lemon cross is still exploding with leaves coming out from everywhere and I'm pretty sure it needs to be chopped back but I need your valuable expertise...
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about where to trim back .... if u can
13 hours ago
Fl1nt _Stoned
here's her side view....I kinda figured I would clone that lower stem (once it got bigger) on her that will need to be cut off anyway.....
Here's a closeup of my lemon cross #2 as requested I also havesome good shots of her from the side if you need to see them : )
4 sour grape seedlings growing in cups, yummy yummy yum yum so far sooo good, LOL....just look at the color on those leaves pretty good, huh?! I just found another bug on them just now so I gave them a light spray of the neem oil and turned out the light..... I still have to cover up the interior vent holes with bug screening to see if that's where they are coming in from but there's no one to help me and my backs... (see full post)
here's my lemon cross #2 which is the top off my lemon cross that flowered....you can see it's just bursting everywhere!! yes, I DIDN'T KILL THIS ONE, LOL !!
5 hours ago
SheilaMarijuana
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