Heather Cavalier

Heather Cavalier has over five years of experience in the cannabis industry and is a self-described word nerd. When she isn't researching or writing articles, you can find her reading a book, or writing her own, on a beach, mango juice in hand.

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Strains
Best strains and terpenes for seniors

Seniors enjoying cannabis? Don’t look so surprised. Despite being in the early classes of the war on drugs, legalization has...

Jun 16, 2022
9 min
News
Best strains for multiple sclerosis

So you’re wondering what type of marijuana is best for multiple sclerosis. As is often the case with marijuana —...

Mar 2, 2021
5 min
Delivery
Do THC transdermal patches really work?

There are a lot of ways to consume cannabis on the market. One option that’s lesser-known but worthy of more...

Jun 20, 2022
4 min
Research
Can you fail a drug test from secondhand marijuana smoke?

You may have thought it was a cannabis urban legend, but there actually is scientific evidence that you could fail...

Jul 14, 2020
5 min
Research
How cannabis and caffeine interact

For nearly 70% of Americans adults, drinking coffee is a daily ritual — and that’s not even counting all those...

Jan 4, 2021
5 min
Plant
What is CBDA and what is it good for?

CBDA, also known as cannabidiolic acid or CBDA, is a chemical naturally produced by cannabis and is especially abundant in...

May 13, 2022
6 min
Physiology
Can cannabis use during pregnancy contribute to low birth weight?

Cannabis is one of the most commonly used substances during pregnancy. Stigmas around weed are subsiding and the plant is...

Oct 17, 2022
8 min
Plant
Other plants and the endocannabinoid system: exploring beyond cannabis

Cannabis has done a lot to make the world a better place, from make food and sex better to helping...

Mar 3, 2022
8 min
Research
Can CBD help you quit smoking?

CBD has gained a reputation for its therapeutic effects in recent years, and one new use for it researchers are...

Nov 13, 2019
4 min
Products
7 best cannabis salves for 2022

Of all of the wonderful products you can make from cannabis, topicals are perhaps the least appreciated. These aptly named...

Nov 7, 2022
8 min
Plant
What is THCP and how does it affect you?

In the wee hours of 2019, a team of Italian researchers reported on an astounding discovery; a new cannabinoid was...

Aug 3, 2022
8 min
Strains
Best strains and terpenes for working out

Just because stoners have the stereotype of being lazy doesn’t mean it’s true. In fact, if you struggle with the...

Aug 31, 2022
8 min
Physiology
Is CBD safe to use during pregnancy and nursing?

Cannabis use and pregnancy is a tough topic. The unknown effects of cannabis on developing babies are concerning enough to...

Oct 7, 2022
8 min
Plant
What are terpenes?

Terpenes are the aromatic oils found in all plants. These molecules are responsible for the distinct smell and taste of...

Sep 15, 2019
11 min
Delivery
Can you make edibles kick in faster?

Have you ever been running behind and wanted your edibles to kick in ASAP? What about if you can’t sleep...

Nov 18, 2021
9 min
Products
The best CBD shampoos for 2022

From CBD infused mattresses to lubricants to cannabidiol toothpicks and potato chips, the CBD rush has seen no shortage of...

Jul 13, 2021
10 min
Research
Can weed make you more creative?

Countless works of music and art show the sort of open-minded, vulnerable and imaginative mindset that many people associate with...

Sep 2, 2021
5 min
Plant
What is Delta-8-THC? Is it safe?

What if there was a type of weed that was fully legal, safe to use, you could buy at the...

May 6, 2021
8 min
How to
Read this before you try hotboxing cannabis

Whether you’ve participated or not, you’ve likely heard the term “hotboxing” before. The practice of filling a small enclosed area...

Feb 2, 2022
5 min
Physiology
The nose knows: how to identify common scents from terpenes

If you’re new to cannabis, you may think that all weed smells the same. But once you’ve spent some time...

Oct 20, 2022
7 min
Physiology
Not ready to come down? How to make your high last longer

Getting the most from a daily dose of medical cannabis is top of mind for many patients, especially those treating...

Dec 16, 2021
8 min
Research
Why cannabis might make some women sleep worse

Women who regularly use cannabis are more likely to suffer from sleep issues than male cannabis users, a new study...

Jun 13, 2021
4 min
Delivery
What are edibles and how do they affect your body?

One of the unique features of cannabis is that it’s available in so many different formulations. There have never been...

Sep 12, 2019
11 min
Strains
Best weed strains for sex

The singer Billy Joel once said that there’s nothing better than good sex, but even a peanut butter and jelly...

Jul 20, 2021
6 min