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A Brief History By October 13, 2019, numerous reports have come out from across the United States over the preceding months that nearly 1,300 people have been sickened by a mysterious form of lipoid pneumonia – an illness in which oil becomes trapped in the lungs and is attacked by the body’s immune system. Doctors have searched for an underlying pathogen such as a virus or bacteria, and they have found none. Many of the victims of this disease have required treatment in intensive care units. Some have required ventilator support. At least 26 people have died. The connection between…

A Brief History In August 1935, the chemical synthesis of testosterone from cholesterol was achieved by German biochemist Adolf Butenandt (1903–1995) and G. Hanisch.  Nearly a century later, we ask, “Should you get a testosterone test?” There are many reasons to ensure you have healthy testosterone levels. Did you know that 1 in 4 men over the age of 30 have low testosterone levels?  The scary part is that many men are not aware of their low testosterone levels, as only 1 in 20 men show clinical symptoms that would link to a deficiency.  Therefore, because regular testing cannot always…

A Brief History In 1940, cannabidiol (CBD) was first studied from Minnesota wild hemp and Egyptian Cannabis indica resin.  With the overwhelming changes in people’s views on cannabis and all related products, it is only fair that we take the time to explore what happened? Because, as you will see in a moment, the plant was not as appreciated in the past as much as it is now. Granted, it was valued by ancient civilizations, but then something happened along the way. Here is the timeline from when hemp was considered a work of the devil until its full potential was recognized…

A Brief History Admitted to the Union on September 9, 1850, California is known as “the El Dorado State” or “the Golden State”. The name was given after finding plenty of gold years ago; however, being one of the most populated states, California remains a mother lode of making a fortune. The unhappy point is that the money that you can earn are not always honest money. The thing is that California is known as one of the states with widespread network of drug producers and traffickers. The reasons for this are geographical position, rather high income of inhabitants and…

A Brief History In 2019, with marijuana becoming legal in more places, it was only a matter of time before a cannabis-centered restaurant opened. It took four years of hard work, but Lowell Farms; A Cannabis Cafe is set to open in California. This is no mere restaurant. Lowell Farms is a complete cannabis experience with a restaurant, a bar with mocktails that have an extra zing, and nightly special events that include things like music, comedy, and educational programs. Digging Deeper The Restaurant While you won’t get to experience THC-infused food items during your experience, the menu at Lowell…