The Basics of CBD

Nov 18, 2021

On the Cannabis Side of Wellness

When you’re taking a trip On the Cannabis Side, we want you to know that wellness is a huge part of our core beliefs as a cannabis retailer.

Cannabis provides a lot more than just euphoric, psychoactive effects. It has a whole slew of medicinal benefits that it can offer; depending on what you need from cannabis.

Most often, you’ll find CBD products offered as CBD oils, edibles, cannabis topicals, and even some CBD cannabis flower strains.

But before we start talking about how you can benefit from CBD cannabis products, you need to know a bit more about the nature of CBD.

What is CBD?

Cannabidiol (CBD) is actually the most common cannabinoid found in cannabis flower. It’s known to be the active ingredient that has effects on both your mood and your body.

However, CBD products that contain virtually no THC have no psychoactive effects on the user, meaning it doesn’t impair your ability to think or function.

Some recent studies have shown that CBD may alter the effects of some chemicals in our bodies, such as serotonin, which helps control our mood and stress levels. It also affects adenosine and vanilloid levels, which impacts our sleep cycles and helps to reduce pain respectively.

Unlike THC, CBD doesn’t bind to our CB1 receptors within our endocannabinoid system, and instead works to improve the products of our own endocannabinoids. This also inhibits the production of an enzyme in our bodies that regulates and destroys excess endocannabinoids. In turn, this affects our physical state.

The Medicinal Benefits of CBD

That’s a lot of science to take in, isn’t it? Well, the good news is that whether or not you understand the intricacies of the human endocannabinoid system, you can still take advantage of all of cannabis’ wonderful medicinal benefits.
Of all the benefits that cannabis is known for, pain relief might be the most popular medicinal perk for consumers. People suffering from chronic pain conditions (such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, etc.), often find that CBD products offer the same levels of relief from their discomfort as some narcotic and opioid painkillers. All without the dangers of physical addiction, or damage to their organs from long-term use.

Sleep assistance is another common use for CBD products. Insomnia is an epidemic that millions of people suffer through every year. Unless they wanted to get a prescription sleep medication, there are few alternatives other than natural aromatherapy or relaxation techniques.

CBD helps to relax the entire body and reduce stress. In some users, it has even become a treatment for certain mood disorders like anxiety and depression.

Cannabis Topicals

Of course, we couldn’t talk about CBD without mentioning the incredible variety of cannabis topicals that are making their way onto the market.

Just like many over-the-counter and prescription topical medications, you simply apply cannabis topical creams, ointments, or lotions directly to the area that’s either sore, stiff, achy, or outright painful.

Just like ingesting CBD oils, cannabis topicals are absorbed into the cannabinoid system, where they can begin working their magic. Depending on the brand and type of cannabis topical, you could begin to feel improvements in 5-20 minutes, and the effects could last anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours.

More Than Just for Humans

Recently, CBD products have been branching out into helping more than just humans. There are a whole slew of CBD products becoming available, which are designed to help treat animals.

It’s an incredible breakthrough for cannabis lovers everywhere, and a huge benefit for our animal friends, who may be experiencing chronic pain.

You should always check with your veterinarian first to see whether CBD products could be beneficial for your dog, cat, horse, bird, etc. But you can rest assured that if CBD could potentially help them, you’ll find pet-friendly products On the Cannabis Side.

Comfort & Wellness are Core Values On the Cannabis Side

Anytime that you choose to visit On the Cannabis Side in Tecumseh, we want you to know you’ll always be welcomed and made to feel comfortable.

Cannabis is for everyone. As we continue working towards destigmatizing cannabis in all its forms, we invite you to come see us if you have questions about any of the wide range of cannabis products and accessories that we carry.
We’ll always be happy to take the time to get to know your preferences, so we can make some recommendations that are designed specifically for you.

After all, your happiness is top priority On the Cannabis Side.

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Windsor/Tecumseh Nightlife: Cannabis & Culture

18 Nov, 2021

Have a Night Out in Windsor/Tecumseh On the Cannabis Side Gone are the days when cannabis consumers need to stay home and enjoy their favourite cannabis products in solitude. Now, with the stigma of cannabis disappearing more with each passing year, you can feel comfortable going out and enjoying a night on the town - without having to leave your cannabis at home. Windsor and Tecumseh have a vibrant nightlife. After you visit Windsor/Tecumseh’s premiere cannabis dispensary On the Cannabis Side, we've got some great places to add some excitement to your evening. ARIIUS Nightclub Located inside Caesars Windsor Casino, ARIIUS nightclub is at the heart of Windsor/Tecumseh's nightlife. While there's normally a $5 to $10 cover to get in, there's no cover on show nights, as long as you have your ticket stub to show at the door. This is the perfect place to go after you've enjoyed some Sativa-dominant cannabis products from On the Cannabis Side, and you've got lots of energy to burn. Get out and dance the night away with some of our incredible cannabis products. Brews and Cues Are the munchies kicking in? Do you want a more active evening meal, where you can have some fun while you grab a bite to eat? If this sounds like you, Brews and Cues might be the perfect stop for your evening on the town. With 12 pool tables to play on, there's plenty of room for you and a couple of friends to enjoy some billiards alongside some fantastic conversation. With an assortment of 12 draft beers on tap, there's no shortage of variety for those of you who enjoy a nice cold beer while you're shooting some pool. It's great times in the corner pocket for the win.

Safety & Education are Crucial for Enjoying Cannabis Concentrates

08 Nov, 2021

Take Your Experiences to the Next Level On the Cannabis Side Veteran cannabis users may be looking to branch out into new areas of the cannabis market and shake up their old routine with some weed extracts that are more potent than the cannabis flower they’re used to using. But what’s the right choice for you? How do you use different cannabis concentrates? Which are the most potent? These are all important questions that need to be answered before you dive into trying these powerful products. We want you to know that safety and education are paramount On the Cannabis Side, so we’ve put together some information to help you make educated purchasing decisions, if you’re interested in trying some cannabis concentrates. Understanding the Different Types of Cannabis Concentrates There are a number of different types of cannabis concentrates out there, but it can be extremely confusing knowing where to start, or how to best utilize different forms of weed extracts. This page will help you learn some basics about the most common forms of cannabis concentrates, their strengths, and some information about how they’re consumed. Kief ‘Kief’ is the popular name for accumulated clusters of resin glands (trichomes) that are separated from ground cannabis plant matter, using either a sieve or a mesh screen. Many weed grinders now use a removable third layer beneath the collection chamber of the grinder, which allows you to collect your own ‘sift’. These collected trichomes can be used in many different ways, though often cannabis users will add a pinch to the top of a bowl or bong. This is called ‘crowning’ a bowl. Kief is often rolled into joints to improve their potency, or the joints are smeared with cannabis oils and then rolled in kief, also called a ‘tarantula leg’.

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