Holiday stress is a special kind of stress because not only does it bring joy, but for others, the burnout of the holidays can make depression and anxiety worse. But why do you feel such an intense burnout after the Holidays?   Holiday stress can be caused by high expectations of delivering the perfect gift, visiting family and friends, all the social commitments, and the chaos in traffic and shopping centers. It’s enough to trigger your body’s internal regulation systems, specifically your endocrine system.   During high-stress periods, your body triggers “the fight or flight stress ..read more

Written By: Jenny LeBlanc, CTE, CH Moncton. Alternative medicine has gained more popularity in this day in age. It is becoming evident that the main goal for our body is to be in a state of balance, both physically and mentally, so we can achieve an ultimate state of well-being.   Yoga provides the perfect amount of both relaxation and physical activity for our mind and body.  It comes as no surprise Cannabis may pair well with yoga.  What is yoga and where did it originate?  Yoga is thought to have originated in India over 5,000 years ago, some people even believe it dates ..read more

Canada House is a team. As a team our experiences and learning about the benefits of cannabis is why we are so passionate. We believe that medical cannabis can really help take care of your body when it needs to. We are happy to be a part of the movement that is helping to destigmatize cannabis use in a positive, productive way. Our goal is to put our patients and ourselves in a place of healing and renewal from elements that range from poor appetite to PTSD with minimum to no side effects. It’s our love that brings us to cannabis. Plus the culture surrounding medical cannabis opens the door f ..read more

Dogs are often referred to as man’s best friend. For some military veterans like Glen Coyle, his four-legged accomplice ‘Philly’, also takes on the role of therapist and confidant in his battle against Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). There is evidence that demonstrates how the human-animal bond promotes a positive physiologic response. In particular, research indicates that oxytocin, a bonding hormone increases in both dogs and humans during interactions. Oxytocin is a pro-social promoter that helps modulate sleep and movement. A dog’s ability to read emotions, provide stress relief, an ..read more

Experienced cannabis users have been converting to popular alternatives from their standard old-school smoking techniques. Vaping cannabis has become a great portable option, as well as a discrete method of consuming. The benefit of vaping cannabis is that the strong smell does not linger on your clothes. Vaping devices will remove the unpleasant smell that marijuana smoke leaves behind. Most vape pens come with an adjustable heat setting, which allows you to find the temperature, which produces the best result to suit your personal taste. We strongly recommend a battery that allows you to con ..read more

Cannabis, libido, and orgasms. We have finally hit a point where we can say all three of these together. There was a time when it was believed and advertised cannabis was contributing to sexual impotence, and lack of libido. Since legalization, reports from consumers are saying otherwise. Various surveys distributed to medical and recreational consumers revealed cannabis helped enhance their sexual experiences. Although research surrounding cannabis and these topics are minimal, consumer reports are showing promise to those who may be, or have been struggling in the areas of libido, erections ..read more

Have you consumed products from illegal dispensaries? Are you growing from home or purchasing homegrown products? Be sure that you are fully educated on potential harmful contaminants before you consume untested cannabis products. It’s important to understand why Health Canada ensures all medical and recreational cannabis products undergo strict testing before they are approved to consume. Obtaining unregulated (e.g. illicit) cannabis can be of danger to your health. Routine testing of recreational and medical cannabis include: Cannabinoids (THC, THCA, CBD, CBDA, CBG, CBGA, CBC, CBN), aflatoxi ..read more

The main reason for bringing in the legalization of cannabis was not only to reduce criminal activity. It was also designed to help eliminate the risks and health downfalls the illicit market has and can bring. We have found at Canada House that many patients were unaware they were purchasing from non-regulated companies before their cannabis prescription. You may have been purchasing from the illicit market and may have not even noticed. Regulated products come from Licensed Producers (LPs). LPs hold a license, issued by Health Canada to cultivate, process, and sell cannabis. They are require ..read more

Eat, Drink and be Merry! Take your Holiday goodies to the next level by creating infused versions. If you are new to edible cannabis, start low and go slow by ingesting only 2.5mg of THC. When you consume cannabis edibles remember it can take up to 2 hours for them to take effect, they could last up to 12 hours, and follow the laws about cannabis and driving. We have provided some Holiday recipes from our Holiday Cookbook to get you started.   Infused Turkey Gravy  This recipe can be adapted using any meat drippings/fat you wish. It can also be made vegetarian using vegetable oil and ..read more

Who is Rick Simpson?    Rick Simpson is a Canadian medical cannabis activist and cultivator from Nova Scotia. In 1997, Rick had been working as an engineer and had a workplace accident that left him with chronic ringing in his ears and dizziness. Rick saw little to no success with traditional medicine and sought out alternatives. At this time, he started treating his symptoms with cannabis and saw firsthand the effects it had on relieving his symptoms. This started him on the path to becoming one of North America’s most well-known medical cannabis activists. Unfortunately for Rick, t ..read more