We understand that walking into dispensary can be overwhelming. With so many cannabis options to choose, how do you know what is right for you? No matter if you are a long time cannabis connoisseur, or if you are new to cannabis, our Verdes Craft line takes the guess work out of symptom relief. Every Verdes Craft option is clearly … Read More
How-to: Yocan Torch
At Verdes, we understand how trying something new can be intimidating. In this helpful how-to we walk you through using a Yocan Torch to vaporize concentrates with a water pipe. Step 1: Gather your supplies Pictured left to right – water pipe, dab tool, Yocan Torch, Rare Dream Live Resin Diamonds Step 2: Familiarize yourself with the contents of the … Read More
Nursing Note: Tips for finding peace in your work place
When the Labor Day holiday is over, and you head back to work on Tuesday we want you to feel in control of your stress and have ways to bring peace into your work space. While there are many different techniques for reducing work place stress, here are some tips from our nursing team: Create a soothing space Many of … Read More
Nursing Note: Comfort with Concentrates
Concentrates are quickly gaining popularity among the medical cannabis community as a powerful and effective delivery system for symptom management. However, those who are unfamiliar with these extracts commonly feel intimidated by them. Concentrates with high levels of THC come in a variety of forms and are higher in potency than the flower. When beginning this new medication method you … Read More
Nursing Note: Vaporization as a Delivery System
One of the prime benefits of cannabis is its ability to be consumed in multiple forms—tasty edibles, sublingual drops, hard candies dissolved in a beverage, and inhaled flower and oils are a few of the most common delivery methods. In this nursing note, our Nurse Educators help you understand vaporizing and its benefits. Onset and Effects of Vaporizing The effects … Read More
Cannabis Therapy for Athletes
In this blog post our Marketing Coordinator and fitness enthusiast, Leslie talks with our Nurse Educator about how cannabis can benefit an athlete’s body and mind during workouts. Exploring Cannabis for Athletes LESLIE: I’ve been an athlete for as long as I can remember. From gymnastics and skateboarding as a child to running and mountain biking as an adult, I … Read More
The Value of Concentrates
Did you know that Verdes was once considered the premier concentrate hot spot in town? As our patient census went up and our plant count stayed the same, Verdes had to make the difficult decision to reduce our concentrate selection. We are now working to bring these coveted items back into our stores! We have also been researching strain varieties … Read More
Nursing Note: Managing your symptoms on Fourth of July
The Fourth of July holiday is a time to celebrate. It can also be an incredibly stressful time for those who are sensitive to crowds, bustle, and loud noises. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can enhance negative responses to crowded places and sudden, loud sounds like fireworks. Feelings of anxiety are not confined to the holiday itself; they can begin during … Read More
Budding Cannabis Experts – PHD managing pain with cannabis
As Men’s Health Month continues we spoke with Jegason D., medical cannabis patient and future PhD student, to hear about how he manages his health while juggling school, work and fatherhood. Jegason walked us through his use of medical cannabis and other healthy lifestyle habits. He explained that he and his family have made drastic changes to their physical, mental, … Read More
How-to: CBD Hemp Wraps
Our CBD Hemp wraps are great for adding flavor and a boost of medicinal value to your smoking experience. In this how-to Gio shows you how to roll a blunt using our new wraps and offers you a few pro tips! Step 1: Gather your supplies. Pictured left to right – LA Cookies Ground, GrapeApe CBD Hemp Wraps, Verdes Lighter … Read More