Terpenes & Us

Have you ever been encompassed entirely by trees, taken a deep breath of crisp forest air and felt a calm zen? If you’ve ever wondered what makes the air so fresh, why the trees make you feel serene (and why all air can’t be that crispy), then you’re in the right place. It’s largely due to terpenes.  Terpenes are naturally occurring chemicals found all throughout the world, emitting a spectrum of distinct scents. Currently, approximately 55,000 terpenes have been identified. A wide and diverse array of organisms produce terpenes including conifers, flowers, insects, marine algae, and sea slugs, among many...

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...

Some days, for whatever reason, the energy to do anything just isn’t there. Lethargy is a symptom that causes you to feel sleepy or fatigued and sluggish. This sluggishness may be physical, mental, or both. It could be attributed to diet, stress, depression, being overworked, or an underlying condition. If lethargy is persistent, you should contact your physician, however the occasional bit of sluggishness is normal, and the following terpenes and terpene formulas can help with enervation and apathy.  Try these terpenes and cannabis strains for a boost in energy. Terpene isolates can be purchased directly and infused in a number...

Sleep is one of the most important parts of your day. A good night’s sleep is incredibly important for your health. In fact, it’s just as important as eating healthy and exercising. Unfortunately, there’s a lot that can interfere with natural sleep patterns. People are now sleeping less than they did in the past, and sleep quality has decreased as well.  There is an overwhelming abundance of scientific data bolstering the importance of sleep: Poor sleep is strongly linked to weight gain. Sleep is important for various aspects of brain function. This includes cognition, concentration, productivity, and performance. Poor sleep is linked to depression...