We've heard this question from a few customers lately, and it's a valid one! If you can access cannabis through the recreational market, what are the benefits of becoming a medical cannabis client? Well, as it turns out, there are actually several major benefits to becoming a medical cannabis client if you're seeking to use cannabis for medical purposes. See our Top 5 Benefits of medical cannabis below: 1. Personalized & Specific Medical Guidance Northern Green Canada will always be available to offer Product Guidance, Prescription Management, and more to our medical clients. NGC is also ..read more

On March 6, 2020, Northern Green Canada Inc. became the first privately-owned Licensed Producer (LP) of cannabis in Canada to be certified with European Union Good Manufacturing Practices (EU GMP)! This certification allows NGC to provide our quality medical cannabis to EU patients. "It is a privilege to serve the cannabis patients of the European Union. We are proud of our team for the steadfast commitment to Good Manufacturing Practices standards that they continue to display in realizing this responsibility to quality," stated Lisa McCormack, NGC's President and CEO.  "We will continue oper ..read more

What is Cannabis? Cannabis refers to the group of flowering plants in the family of Cannabaceae. The three types that are most widely recognized are C. sativa, C. indica, and C. ruderalis with sativa and indica being most commonly used in developing medical strains. While over 489 distinct compounds have been identified on the leaves and flowering tops of the cannabis plant, three compounds (often referred to as cannabinoids) appear to be the principal compounds underlying its medical use. They are delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabinol (CBN), and cannabidiol (CBD). Depending on a numb ..read more

Finding the method that’s right for you There are many ways to take medical cannabis. It can be smoked, inhaled using vapour, applied to the skin as a cream, or taken orally which includes but is not limited to sublingual drops and edibles. In addition, while uncommon, intravenous and rectal suppository administration are also available. Using a vaporizer heats the material without burning it. This has shown to reduce the inhalation of hot gases and potential carcinogens chemicals. Vaping also reduces respiratory irritants which is sometimes associated with smoking the flower. Photo by Norther ..read more

Understanding cannabinoid receptors in the body. Cannabis works by activating cannabinoid receptors found throughout the body. Activation of cannabinoid receptors occurs when a principle active ingredient like tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) binds to a receptor resulting in changes in cellular signalling which is the communication that occurs between and within each cell in our body. Cannabinoid receptors are found in most tissues and organ systems. Generally speaking, cannabinoid-1 (CB1) receptors are found in the central nervous system and cannabinoid-2 (CB2) receptors are found in the peripheral ..read more

Just a little bit: A brief look at microdosing... what it is and when you might consider it You’ve heard the saying “less is more”? Or “good things come in small packages”? Well the same philosophy can apply to the consumption of cannabis. This practice is called microdosing, and it might be the right choice for you. What is microdosing? It is the practice of ingesting a small amount of cannabis so you enjoy the benefits of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol) without feeling “stoned.” Think of it as being similar to enjoying a beer or glass of wine at the end of your workday. One ..read more

In Search of Quality When it comes to things like food, wine or textiles, most of us have a clear idea of what constitutes high quality. A Grand Cru from Burgundy, for example, is almost certain to be exceptional. Ditto any hotel bed decked out in 800 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets or a meal made with just-picked, locally sourced ingredients. But when seeking high-quality medical cannabis, what should you look for? As with the above-mentioned items, provenance is a consideration. Be sure to purchase from a reputable licensed producer. High-grade medical cannabis, if grown from superior ge ..read more

There are many potentially fraught conversations parents and guardians may have with teens, but the use of cannabis for medical purposes needn’t be one of them. Indeed, as discussion surrounding cannabis use becomes more mainstream, resources such as clinical studies, and public health campaigns, are available to support a common sense approach that also takes into consideration the frame of reference and sophistication level of the teen in question. If you are a medical user of cannabis hoping to talk comfortably and effectively with your teen about your usage, here are three simple tips that ..read more

Meditate on This There’s no doubt meditation is good for mind, body and soul. The research is strong and extensive. There’s also clinical proof of the health benefits of ingesting cannabis. Many people are starting to put the two together and finding they magnify the benefits of each other. What is meditation? Meditation is a technique for clearing the mind, a purposeful attempt to focus on nothing except the moment you’re in. It’s harder than it sounds. The benefits, however, are so numerous and clear, it’s worth the effort: meditating has been shown to reduce stress and symptoms of anxiety ..read more

Ever find that you’re a tad peckish soon after you’ve taken medical cannabis? Of course you have. And, if you’ve ever wondered why that is, science is here to bring you the answer. In a nutshell, the answer is that cannabis fools your brain into thinking you’re starving. Recently, researchers studying mice at Yale University were able to show that “the neurons we thought were responsible for shutting down eating, were suddenly being activated and promoting hunger….” And, when you combine that effect with cannabis’ well-known tendency to heighten your senses to make everything you feel, smell ..read more