Thursday, 1 May 2014

Cannabis Cup - An Amsterdam Traditional Glory

Cannabis Cup-An Amsterdam Traditional Glory


Cannabis Cup is one of the most prominent festivals in Amsterdam. Tourists from across the globe arrive every November to Amsterdam to enjoy the potty fest. The most preeminent fact about the event is the weed, which is purely legal during these days.
There are immense elements during the fest that dazzle the crowd. Live music concerts and comedy events add zest to the festive mood. And a secret behind stealing the opportunity to taste all sorts of rare and excellent varieties of cannabis products is to arrange judges pass slip. However, you can manage to buy a judge’s pass, but be prepared to pay a sturdy price for it.
Judges are privileged to taste every cannabis in the exhibition so as to calibrate the quality and taste of the cannabis products competing to win the cannabis cup. The various aspects based on which the voting is done to crown the best with the cannabis cup are product freshness, best booth, most-liked glass and finally the best hash.
The cannabis products (i.e. White Widow seeds) that participate in the function are mostly procured from the legalized coffee vendors of Amsterdam.
The hall of fame celebrates the counter culture that prevail the basic social norms with the eminent presence of elegant celebrities known for their love towards the heavenly weed. It would be a golden chance to meet and interact with world famous people here in Amsterdam during the cup.
The cannabis cup was inaugurated in the year 1997 by Bob Marley, the cannabis ruler. Likely, every consequent year, the program is opened by renowned celebs. Louis Armstrong, Allen Ginsberg, Bob Dylan, Jack Herer, Cheech Marin, Tommy Chong, and Coke La Rock are some of the most famous characters who have been a part of the festival.
Each and every year, the number of visitors and judges are flourishing like anything. The event is witnessing a growing level of visitor density year after year. As per a report, the crowd in 2008 had touched 2300.
The cannabis cup festival was inaugurated at a mediocre level, but gradually by the expansion of the culture across Amsterdam the festival gained immense popularity and attracted huge volume of tourists to take part in the auspicious occasion.
The fame of Cannabis cup was recognized at large level upon the release of the cannabis film “High Times Presents-The Cannabis cup”. The film aired in the year 2003.

Monday, 14 April 2014

Understanding the Good and Bad About Various Cannabis

Understanding the Good and Bad About Various Cannabis

Many people smoke cannabis across the globe today and hence it is essential for them to know the good and bad about cannabis. Internet is a great source to get as much information as needed about the various feminized seeds as well as marijuana facts. And, you need to know about both pros and cons of cannabis, to make an informed decision.

Medical Cannabis Expecting National Legalization

Over the last few months, the movement to get medical cannabis legalized nationally rose heavily. Many states have got the legalization already to make the medicinal oil and tincture available to sick patients, both children and adults, who are facing tumours, seizures and various cancers.
Most remarkably, the ‘Mommy Lobby’ has experienced a lot of success and fame with their efforts to legalize marijuana for medical use. The ‘Mommy Lobby’ is supported by the power of changing public attitude associated with the herb. Such mothers who are fighting for the right to medicate their sick kids with cannabis subtype are successful in finding sympathy with lawmakers as they share their tales of misery and struggle that they face while dealing with various problems that come with seizure prone and sick children. They talk passionately about the difficulties they face while obtaining the medical cannabis, which has been proven to treat seizures and the sufferings of their loved ones.

Is Smoking Pots More Harmful Than Regular Cigarettes?

Some of the folks believe that marijuana smoke has a high amount of carcinogens than tobacco smoke. And, then there are rumors that marijuana takers usually inhale more tightly and hold longer than tobacco smokers do, further incrementing lungs exposure to fatal carcinogenic smoke.
Do People Often Fall Sick after Consuming Weed?
Another myth is that frequent marijuana smokers regularly fall sick and miss more working days than normal smokers, resulting in financial burdens. It’s observed that many of these extra sick days are caused due to respiratory problems, but it’s impossible to do any direct comparisons with tobacco users.
Effect of CBD on Relieving Pain
The results of few researches have proved that CBD (cannabidiol) and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) can show remarkable improvements in the patients’ pain, sleep quality, and also reduces diseases activity in those with rheumatoid arthritis. Cannabidiol and THC are among the naturally occurring cannabinoids in marijuana that have complex mechanisms, though in short they can ease pain by acting on specific receptors.
So, it’s quite obvious that there’s a lot of negativity about marijuana, and plenty of sources on the Internet would show you funny things, but it’s only up to you to analyze everything, and then decide for yourself where you should smoke pots or not. And, it’s needless to say that you must always do anything within limits, and cannabis is no exception!
However, if you use marijuana in limited quantity for recreational usage, the chances are high that you won’t really have to face any adverse impact.



Thursday, 20 March 2014

Understanding the Effect of Marijuana on Human Bodies at Molecular Level

Smoking cannabis has been popular around for quite some time now. So, you ask for – for how long? Well, as long as 2,700 years! Archaeologists have found some sachets that were that old in their excavations. Even though marijuana goes way back into history, it is only recently that more effort is being put into studying them, and this study it appears, has only begun. 


 Medicinal Benefits and Applications

THC has a range of effects that is wide spread, right from psychotropic (getting high) to giving relief from pain. It can easily act as a depressant and a stimulant at the same time. How is it possible for a single molecule to have more than one characteristic? Scientists have conducted various detailed studies on this topic.

The basic thing that you will need to know is that the affects THC has depends on where this chemical interacts with the body.

There are 2 kinds of recognition proteins which are also called receptors, which are:
  • CB1: This is concentrated at the brain. These are receptors which account for the feeling of intoxication that is felt when we smoke pot.
  • CB2: This is the THC receptor that is found all throughout the body in the cells of the immune system.
THC acts on both of these receptors; this is why the drug has not just recreational but medicinal uses as well.

Why Do Cannabis Users Feel Hungry?

Suddenly being engulfed with stinging hunger when about 5000 calories of cannabis is consumed has a purely scientific explanation. This happens because of the CB1 receptors present in the hypothalamus (portion of the brain that takes care of appetite). The body manufactures cannabinoids that are bound to the CB1 receptors which indicate to the brain that the body needs food.

When the body is given THC, the feeling of being hungry is artificially instigated which would make you thing just about ANY food would be good enough. This amazing characteristic is very helpful for cancer patients who have very little desire to eat. The Cannabis seeds of Ministry of Cannabis have proven to be particularly good for medical purposes.

Sounding Strange When High on Cannabis

Ever wondered why people sound coo-coo when they’re high on cannabis? You would be surprised to know that it is because they go through a temporary brain damage. The CB1 receptors are also present in the hippocampus area of the brain, which is in charge of processing spatial navigation and short-term memory. 

This portion of the brain is being over-stimulated when the cannabis smoke is inhaled. The neurons stop functioning properly and this situation actually is very much like brain damage. When people seem to abruptly stop in the middle of the sentence, it does not happen because the person forgot what he/she was saying but happens because the matter was not stored in the brain in the first place.

The Side-Effects Are Not Actually So Bad

The hippocampus is where post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety are connected. This is why marijuana is going to be an effective treatment for certain people.

The ‘Happy’ Feeling Cracked

High levels of THC give rise to Dopamine, which is the molecule released when one is in association of things that make us happy.

Now you see - Cannabis does have a great deal of advantages, and it’s not at all as negative as it is portrayed all over the world. Now a cannabis plant can be ready in 60 days, see at http://www.ministryofcannabis.com/autoflowering-seeds