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Two cannabinoids, THC and CBD, tend to get much more attention than the rest. However, there are hundreds of other wonderful cannabinoids in cannabis…

These days, it seems like CBD is everywhere you look. CBD has become so mainstream that it’s no longer something you’ll only find at your local…

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes pain all over the body, aches, fatigue, poor sleep, and problems with cognition. Unfortunately, there…

A warm bath can help relax your mind and body-- and adding a CBD bath bomb to your bath can make it even more relaxing. On top of that, using it can…

Even experienced cannabis users sometimes consume too much cannabis. Whether you were trying a new product, you weren’t paying close attention to…

GTI is Opening the New South Rainbow Dispensary on May 13 Green Thumb Industries (GTI) (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF), a leading national cannabis consumer…

This year 4/20 is a special one, but also an unusual one. This year 4/20 is special because, technically, the entire month of April is 4/20 in 2020.…

Recreational and medical marijuana dispensaries are still very new and, because of this, we know that many customers are a bit unsure about dispensary…

St. Patrick’s Day 2020 is right around the corner! And if you’ll be in Las Vegas to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, then there are plenty of festivities…

THC is perhaps the most well-known cannabinoid within cannabis. THC, short for tetrahydrocannabinol, is famously responsible for cannabis’s psychoactive…

Winter, a cold and sometimes gloomy season, is a time when we could all use a little more cheer and warmth. While the holidays, filled with comforting…

When you think of people who need to be creative, artists and musicians may be the first people that come to mind. But creativity is incredibly important…

So, there’s a blood drive in your area. And as a good citizen, you decide to stop by and donate some of your blood. After all, donating blood is…

Fall is here! The weather is getting cooler. People are putting up decorations, planning Halloween costumes, and doubling down on the pumpkin spice…

Ah, chicken, how we love thee! Let us count the ways...or not. Who’s got time for counting? September is National Chicken Month, which means there are…

Do we even need a reason to celebrate the sandwich? Maybe so. Sandwiches are pretty ordinary. We take them for granted because they’re so easy…

Have you ever looked at the list of ingredients on a cannabis product and thought, “I have no idea what any of this means!” THC. CBD. Terpenes.…

Happy Birthday, America! That’s right. The 4th of July is almost here! And here are three quick fun facts about the U.S. of A’s birthday: …

“Did you eat all your vegetables?” We hope so! This is your health we’re talking about! And vegetables are an important part of maintaining…

How often do you think about the freedoms you enjoy? Are there any freedoms that you take for granted? Like: The freedom to speak your mind without…

Where would we be without our mothers? The answer is “nowhere.” We wouldn’t even exist! And we only have one day to show our mothers how much…

Tired of smoking the same ol’ strains and eating the same ol’ edibles? Tired of slathering the same ol’ topicals on your skin? If the products…

Is it okay for me to use cannabis if I have kids? Should I smoke in front of my kids? Should I tell my kids that I use cannabis for medical…

Did you miss our latest Wellness Wednesday? It’s the one where we shared super-important, vital information on how to properly store your cannabis…

St. Patty’s Day is coming to Las Vegas! Where are YOU going to be? Obviously, you’ll be here with us and the rest of the cool people. But…

On February 13th, we hosted a special Valentine’s Day Wellness Wednesday for our veterans. Here’s a recap of the info that our guest speakers shared…

Have your last few Valentine’s Days been unremarkable? Forgettable? Boring?  If so, how can you break out of that pattern? How do you get beyond…

Super Bowl LIII! Who are you rooting for? Rams? Pats? More importantly, what are you going to be eating on the big day? And smoking? Cannabis makes…

Happy 2019! How’s your New Year’s resolution coming along? Are you totally crushing it? Or are you feeling stuck, unmotivated, and ready to quit? If…

Buttery cannabis cookies sandwich with dulce de leche filling. This is a two-part recipe that includes oven and stovetop use. Step 1 - Making the cookies Ingredients: 1…

Not sure what kind of dishes to serve at your Christmas dinner? Why not make it a truly “Green Christmas?” And by that, we mean Christmas cannabis…

If you’ve ever been to Las Vegas, you know Vegas is an incredible city for shopping. Whether you hit the shops on the Strip, head to one of our impressive…

Cannabidiol, more commonly known as CBD, is the golden child of the health and wellness industry. Like THC, CBD is a cannabinoid found in the cannabis…

Ready for Halloween? Already know what costume you’re wearing, what types of goodies you’ll be handing out, and what parties you’re going to? Most…

We’ve got a big holiday weekend coming up: Mexican Independence Day! How big is it exactly? As far as Las Vegas goes, it actually rivals New Year’s…

If you’re new to cannabis, there’s a chance you’ve heard the term “dabbing” or seen dabbing products but have no idea how any of it works. Here’s…

(All cannabinoid percentages / terpene servings are estimates that may vary from batch to batch) Jack Herer Parent Strains: Haze + Northern Lights #5…

93 percent of Americans support the legalization of medical cannabis. So there’s a good chance that some of your favorite celebrities are also pro-legalization. Here…

How many times have you heard someone say, “Cannabis is a gateway drug?” More times that you can probably count, right? Here’s the problem…

(All cannabinoid percentages/terpene servings are estimates that may vary from batch to batch.) 1. Cookie Face Parent Strains: Girl Scout Cookies + Do-Si-Dos THC:…

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Hot flashes. Mood swings. Insomnia. Low sex drive. Depression. And that’s just some of the symptoms of menopause. When you read the entire list of…

4/20 is fast approaching, and that means there will be all types of celebrations happening around town. Now is the perfect time to give a gift to the…

At Essence, we offer the widest selection of cannabis products available anywhere in the city!   But that might be overwhelming to first-time…

It’s not easy to be popular. It’s a lot of pressure. You have to constantly live up to the hype surrounding you. But these 10 cannabis strains make…

It finally happened! Cannabis is legal in all fifty states and Washington D.C., and its Schedule 1 status has been removed. People can now use cannabis…

You’ve got your cannabis. You read our newbie’s guide and learned about the four different ways to consume marijuana. But all of that just covers…

You have a drug test coming up next week, and you’re sweating buckets. (Too bad you can’t just sweat all the cannabis out of your body. At the…

The certification exam is next week. Then you’ve got a presentation to give two weeks from Friday. There’s about eight different books you’ve…

2017 was a big year for cannabis! California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Nevada all legalized recreational marijuana. Arkansas, Montana, and North…

How old was the oldest batch of cannabis you ever smoked? And when you smoked it, was it still fresh? Or was it stale and harsh on your lungs and taste…

This past May, celebrated actress and singer Olivia Newton-John announced that she had metastatic breast cancer. Not long afterwards, Newton-John’s…

  You walk out of a Vegas dispensary with a bag of premium, a top-shelf product under your arm. Good times are ahead! Now comes the hard…

It’s summertime, which means it’s time to let loose, relax, and have fun! And whether it’s music festivals, outdoor adventuring, poolside lounging,…

What is Diabetes? Let’s make this super easy. Basically, diabetes is when your metabolism just doesn’t work the way it’s supposed to. There’s…

Leafly Names Essence #1 Dispensary in Nevada and #3 Dispensary in the Nation for the Spring 2017 List. Thanks to you, the customers, Essence has been…

It’s normal to feel down, scared, confused, angry, or anxious from time to time. But, if these feelings don't go away, they can become very disruptive…

On November 8th, the Question 2 ballot initiative was passed, making recreational cannabis use legal in Nevada. But, boy did it take a long time to…

When you hear obscure terms like terroir and tasting notes, you may expect to find yourself at a fancy wine tasting event. Well, that’s not necessarily…

During marijuana's controversial history, specifically its prohibition, many have considered it to be a "coping drug" used to self-medicate symptoms of…