Based in Spain, I write about cannabis trends across Europe in the marijuana and hemp markets, covering cultural shifts and legal battles as the industry moves from black to grey to green.
Is it time for a new cannabis narrative?
Everyone I know is either quitting cannabis or talking about it. Is something going on in my world? Or are others seeing similar trends?
Can cannabis facilitate the art of doing nothing?
These days ‘doing nothing’ has a name. It’s called meditation. There any many ideas on what meditation is but according to Naval Ravikant, entrepreneur and investor, it’s the art of doing nothing, which he defines as the “skill of listening to yourself.”
Nutritional Supplements
Nutritional supplements have revolutionized healthcare: for a low price, they allow people to consume sufficient quantities of the most important nutrients. But what are the most important nutrients?
Cannabis Edibles
Food has become one of the most interesting and innovative areas in the cannabis industry. Traditional products like THC gummies are being replaced or supplemented by more and more gourmet or organic options.
Cannabis Vaporizers
The vaporizer market has exploded in recent years thanks to advances in technology and the increasing legalization of cannabis. However, the popularity of vaping among youth users is also a cause for growing concern.
Dr. Dan Engle on Using Psychedelics to Heal Trauma
Podcaster and Onnit co-founder, Aubrey Marcus, is a proponent of using psychedelics for both self-development and healing trauma. He regularly talks to guests who are experts in this field. On a recent show, he talked with Dr. Dan Engle, a psychiatrist, entrepreneur and author, who has a unique background in neurocognitive restoration and psychedelic research.
Cannabis Use On the Rise for Menopausal Women
A new study published in Menopause, the journal of the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) in August 2022, shows that a high percentage of women going through either peri-menopause or post-menopause are using cannabis to treat their symptoms.
Hemp Building Symposium Coming to France
The 10th International Hemp Building Association Symposium takes place this year in Lacapelle Marival, France, from the 11th to 12th of October.
Is Left-Brain Thinking Destroying Cannabis?
Back in the day, we had visions of a utopian cannabis marketplace, one with easy access to quality bud and cozy smoking lounges where like-minded folk waxed lyrical on the value of ritual over shared bongs.
Europe's First Psychedelic Trial Clinic to Open in London
“Psychedelic assisted therapy (PAT) could be ground-breaking for mental health treatment,” said Tom McDonald, CEO at Clerkenwell Health, adding that he believes the U.K. is well placed to pioneer the next generation of innovative treatments due to the country’s favourable regulatory framework.
Can Cannabis Rebalance the Microbiome?
Digestive issues are amongst the most common disorders in the world, which is why researchers are always keen to discover new therapies to treat gastrointestinal (GI) conditions.
How Sustainability is Driving the Hemp Building Industry in Europe and the U.S.
A look inside the hemp building industry in Europe and North America, and how one Spanish couple is using hempcrete to build their dream home.
The Lies I Tell Myself About Cannabis
This week I reached a new low. I lied to a client and didn’t feel bad about it. I wanted him to feel the pressure I was under and the lie made that possible.