Lessons Learned From 10 Years of Using Cannabis 🤫

Hey!

We’re 2 weeks away from the start of summer and I’m beyond excited. I’m looking forward to being outdoors, sipping on infused smoothies like this one and getting some much-needed sunshine ☀️

In this week’s newsletter, I’ll be…
🎁 announcing the winner of the PAX Plus giveaway
🌿 sharing my reflection and learnings from 10 years of consuming
👄 exploring whether charcoal filters on joints actually work
🍫 sharing my infused chocolate superfood smoothie
🦴 discussing medical cannabis impact on osteoarthritis

For the past two months, i’ve been dabbling in the world of concentrates using e-rigs to vaporize concentrates. I’ve always been intimidated by the traditional dab rigs, and I prefer non-combustive methods. I’ve been using my Stundenglass with the Modul attachment and not only has it been one of the smoothest experiences, it’s so easy to clean and my glass rarely gets dirty (because theres no smoke, just vapour). NGL, these pieces are hella expensive and they’re definitely a long-term investment. But if you’re ever thinking of splurging or getting someone a reaaaaal nice gift, use CANNABINISTA for 20% off ⚡️

🙋🏻 Alexander from 📍 Cambridge, Ontario Canada asks…

Q: What are your thoughts on active charcoal carbon filters for joints?

A: Activated charcoal carbon filters for joints are designed for reduction of harmful substances when one inhales smoke from a cannabis joint. Burning cannabis creates smoke, which may contain toxic compounds, chemicals and carcinogens. Charcoal filter products claim to protect against mouth, throat and hot smoke inhalation, as activated charcoal has a special surface structure that allows it to absorb quantities of pollutants.

I was not able to find any studies done on cannabis to support the effectiveness of charcoal filters, however I found one for cigarettes. Results found that charcoal filters may protect cigarette smoke-induced cytotoxity, protein modification, apoptosis and emphysema. Some joint smokers also claim that adding a charcoal filter reduces the potency of cannabinoids and terpenes for the user.

So what’s the answer? Unfortunately, there is no definitive answer as there is a lack of research on this topic. My thoughts? Based on my ownexperience, using a filter does make my experience more smooth, and it does “feel better” - this is anecdoctal feedback though - I have no “hard evidence” to prove this. If you’re concerned about lung health, the best way to protect the lungs is to obviously not smoke anything and never breathe in pollution — but we know this is not possible LOL. That’s why I’ve been moving over to vaporization as my primary method for inhalation.

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🌿 Everything I Learned From 10 Years of Using Cannabis

This week’s video is one of the most raw and authentic conversations I’ve ever posted online. Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify or Apple podcasts! I share when I started using, why I use now, how I choose what and when to consume… we even talk about my personal experience with cannabis for mental, physical and sexual health. It’s one of my favourite videos - and I know you’ll love this one too!

🗞️ Can medical cannabis help with osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease, in which the tissues in the joint break down over time. It’s the most common type of arthiritis and more common amongst older adults and seniors. People who osteoarthiritis usually have joint pain and stiffness. Many factors can contribute to development of osteoarthritis, such as a history of joint injury, overuse, and unhealthy weight.

This 2024 UK study looked at the effects of medical cannabis in patients with chronic pain caused by osteoarthritis. TBH, the results are murky, there were several study limitations, and no definitive result was provided, but there was a general trend that there was improvement in self-reported pain amongst the patients. Though causality cannot be assumed in this observational study, results support development of randomized control trials for osteoarthritis pain management with medical cannabis.

I highly recommend reading through the entire article to best understand the study design and results. I struggle with dissecting these articles sometimes because there are so many variables to call out and then it ends up being a long-ass email that no one wants to read LOL! Nonetheless, this is still an interesting piece of news that is moving cannabis research in the right direction — and that’s the least we can ask for 😅

Cannabis Infused Chocolate Superfood Smoothie

Start your day with this cannabis infused chocolate smoothie thats packed with healthy superfoods, antioxidants, and essential vitamins and minerals. No cannabis taste and dairy free!

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💝 The winner of the PAX Plus goes to… Shannon T!

Congratulations Shannon for winning a brand new PAX Plus! Please check your email to claim your prize.

Thank you to everyone for being a subscriber! ❤️ Don’t be discouraged if you didn’t win - we have lots more dope giveaways coming up!