Curious about Cannabis?

By Elise Oberliesen for Aging at Altitude

Are you curious about cannabis?

People drawn to this medicinal wonder plant use it for different reasons – and across multi-generational lineages. It’s not unheard of for grandma to pop an edible after a long day of skiing while her twentysomething grandson rips the bong – while both enjoy a good laugh. Thanks to the anti-inflammatory properties found in cannabis, kiss those body aches bye-bye and say hello to the euphoric feeling from its psychoactive properties.

As more people discover the ease of buying cannabis and the variety of uses, it’s easy to see why the plant is legal in 41 states (and Washington D.C.) for medical use, and 23 states for both medical and recreational use.

Cannabis growth means new products hit store shelves daily. And that can leave Kyle Krueger, general

manager and store director

with Starbuds in Louisville feeling like the human FAQ page. Since customers are bursting with questions, he stays current on the latest research so that customers get answers and enjoy the welcoming vibe.

Seniors who shop at Starbuds ask questions ranging from finding products to help with sleep, muscle spasms and sore knees – to experiencing the best “full body relaxation” experience – with licketysplit onset. To which Krueger recommends smoking or vaping, over edibles.

Since vaping is a newer method of cannabis delivery, where the cartridge holds THC or CBD, Krueger is flooded with questions about how they work, who uses them and what’s inside them. Some people vape because it’s inconspicuous, as in no smoke and less smell, he said.

“People like edibles and vapes because of discretion, especially if they are timid about using THC.”

What about chemical solvents in vaping products? For consumers who want to avoid ingesting solvents, Krueger recommends a Rosin cartridge, because “it’s the closest thing to having

Why Try Full Spectrum CBD?

Moon Mother Hemp Company was the first CBD store to open its doors in Boulder--back in 2018 “We are not a dispensary, we sell full spectrum CBD products made from certified-organic Colorado grown hemp This means it contains all bio-available cannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoids,” said Jessica Bates, founder and formulator of Moon Mother Hemp

Customers often ask why people take CBD and how much THC stays in their system bud or flower in a cartridge.”

“Rosin cartridge is a clean cartridge which means solvent-less.”

What about tar? There’s some confusion about vaping cannabis vs vaping nicotine, and both have differences. In general, somewhere around 11,000 inhalations on a vape pen is equivalent to the tar load of one cigarette, Krueger said.

Say Bye To Munchie Madness

Edibles brand Wana recently launched Optimals Fit, a gummy with THCv or Tetrahydrocannabivarin cannabinoid. But this is no ordinary gummy While THCv alone won’t provide a body high, based on rodent studies, research suggests it may have potential for those watching their waistlines. While more research is needed, THCv could help with appetite control and glycemic regulation in type 2 diabetes.

“Wana Fit version also helps with inflammation. It’s higher in CBD and since CBD and TCH work well together, THC works as a catalyst that gets CBD into the body,” Krueger said.

“We take time with customers to explain how these products work – and how there’s little psychoactive effect from trace amounts of THC,” she said, adding that hemp products only contain 3% THC

She also emphasized that when combined, TCH and CBD create the “entourage effect” which helps increase absorption –something that helps with product performance or relief. People use Moon Mother Hemp for sleep, anxiety and pain management, Bates said