Cannabis Strains: Sativa versus Indica

Cannabis is a genus of flowering plant in the family Cannabaceae. The two species most commonly referenced are Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica and each contains numerous strains including hybrids that blend both species. Cannabis has…
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My Cannabis Wellness Story

When I first heard about cannabis for non-addictive pain relief and insomnia relief, my first thought was, “If it is so effective, then why is it illegal?”
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Consuming Cannabis: Vaping 101

Don’t worry – we didn’t know what vaping was either! Vaping means inhaling the vapor of cannabis flower or oil heated at a low, more controlled temperature to avoid combustion (burning) using special vape pens. This is different from…
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Spiritual Cannabis with Becca Williams

Becca Williams is a long-time cannabis advocate "advancing states of higher consciousness." In her own words, she is a "ceremonialist" or a "plant spirit guide, creating communal experiences that support transformational healing and awakenings…

Review: Legion of Bloom “The Monarch”

Carrie is our cannabis reviewer. She is a nonprofit consultant living out her hippie dreams in San Francisco. In addition to her passion for bringing cannabis health education to women, she has a passion for bringing empathy to nonprofit…

Cannabis and Our Kids

Getting a good night’s sleep can seem like a miracle for many women, especially moms. Dealing with the stresses of day-to-day managing of a household, a career, relationships and the multifaceted lives of our kids can overwhelm us and lead…

Review: The Lady G Stash Bag by AnnaBis

Gone are the days of plastic baggies for our weed. Our cannabis deserves better. We've been on the lookout for beautiful and practical bags for stash. Many of them can even double as a everyday purses. Here's what Pamela N. Epstein, Esq.,…
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Cannabis Cheat Sheet: Different Ways to Consume Cannabis

The days of sucking in hot, burning smoke to experience the effects of cannabis are over. Sure, you can still take a hit off a joint, pipe or bong (water pipe) but those often come with a pungent odor and they are harder to be exact about…
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Where is Cannabis Legal?

Remember the 80s? That decade brought us Flashdance, Scrunchies and big hair, and the War on Drugs with the slogan “Just Say No.” Fast-forward to 2017, and state governments are revisiting their marijuana laws and realizing that the ancient…

Ellementa Anchorage – The First Gathering

Would women show up? Were women really interested in cannabis for wellness as we were telling anyone who would listen?