Despite being known for causing an increase in appetite, or “the munchies,” there is evidence suggesting you can lose weight with weed. A study in 2013 showed that obesity rates are much lower in cannabis consumers when compared to those who don’t consume cannabis. The study also concluded the results being present after they adjusted for age and sex. This isn’t a definitive conclusion, and more research needs to be conducted, but the results look promising. When we get into why weed can help you lose weight we need to look at a specific cannabinoid. The main cannabinoid being reported... Read More

One of the best things about spring in Colorado is the availability of fresh produce as we move into the summer growing season. It doesn’t hurt that Fort Collins focuses so much on health and wellness. If you’ve ever been around Fort Collins in the summer, you know that there are events galore. But one event that many frequent every growing season is the Fort Collins Farmer’s Market. Located on Harmony and Lemay in front of Ace Hardware, the market prides itself on staying open rain or shine, bringing various goods and produce to the people of Fort Collins. Many of us have grown up with locally... Read More