DOES CANNABIS MAKE YOU LOSE WEIGHT?

Wedding Cake Cannabis Flower in Bloom

Can cannabis help you lose weight? In fact, evidence shows cannabis users are less likely to be overweight than the general population. We’ve uncovered the scientific research behind the effects of cannabis on body weight. Learn how and why cannabis can have a positive effect on your body mass index (BMI). CANNABIS AND WEIGHT LOSS: […]

IS REPLACING ALCOHOL WITH CANNABIS A GOOD IDEA?

Replacing Alcohol with Cannabis

As natural health is in the spotlight, people are turning away from alcohol in favor of cannabis. The Harris Poll reported in 2020 that forty-five percent of surveyed adults over age 21 replaced alcohol with cannabis during the pandemic. Some data shows that alcohol purchases decreased in states with legalized recreational cannabis. But is replacing […]

THE SCIENCE BEHIND MEDICAL CANNABIS AND DEPRESSION

The-Science-Behind-Medical-Cannabis-and-Depression

Did you know that depression is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide? With a problem that widespread, you would think there would be a massive variety of treatment options for an issue that impacts so many. Unfortunately, that’s not exactly the case. Even today, one of the main go-to treatments is to prescribe […]

THE GIFT OF CANNABIS

a collection of INSA cannabis edibles and vapes

Bringing a gift to the host of a holiday or other event shows that you appreciate them putting in the time and energy to welcome you into their home. Gift-giving is one of the oldest human traditions; there is evidence that gift-giving was a part of our culture at the start of human civilization, even […]

YOUR FAVORITE STRAIN THREE WAYS

Your Favorite Strain Three Ways

Are you in love with an Insa cultivar (aka strain) and want to see what other ways you can enjoy it? We’ve got you covered. Here at Insa, we try to make sure our 30+ flower varieties are available in all shapes, sizes, and methods. If you want to see all the options available for […]

BEST FLOWER STRAINS TO GET YOU THROUGH THANKSGIVING

Best Flower Strains to Get You Through Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is almost here. You may be wondering how you’re going to get everything done, or if you’ll be able to sample the many dishes your loved ones have worked so hard to create. Or perhaps you’re hosting and know you will need something to help you wind down once the last guest leaves. At […]

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS AND CANNABIS

A Clock surrounded by Maple Leaves

HOW WILL YOU SPEND YOUR EXTRA HOUR? It’s almost time to “Fall Back” and set our clocks back an hour as Daylight Saving time ends. This gives us all that hour that was mercilessly stolen from us in Spring. Studies have shown that the hour people miss when the clocks “Spring Forward” can have wide-ranging effects. […]

WHAT IS KIEF AND HOW DO YOU USE IT?

A Hand putting Kief on a Bowl of Flower

UP TO 4X THE THC OF FLOWER MORE POTENT THAN FLOWER Kief is the perfect stepping stone from flower to concentrate products. It is familiar to most cannabis users, and it can be used seamlessly with flower.  WHAT IS KIEF? Kief is a natural fuzzy coating of the bud that’s sifted and collected from the […]

CANNABIS FOR PTSD

  APPROXIMATELY 12 MILLION ADULTS IN THE U.S. HAVE PTSD DURING A GIVEN YEAR.   Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health problem. PTSD can develop after someone goes through or witnesses a life-threatening event. While it is normal to have stress in reaction to these events, most people start to feel better after […]

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO TOPICALS

A woman using a Cannabis Topical for pain relief

EFFECTS THAT ARE MORE THAN SKIN DEEP   Why are topicals great? They are an excellent way to get the pain-easing benefits of cannabis without getting high. Formulated in-house, these soothing treatments are infused with cannabis for profound relaxation – helping to relieve the body of discomfort – and moisturization—an added bonus. Apply Insa topicals […]

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO TINCTURES

A Woman using a Medical Marijuana Cannabis Tincture

A LITTLE TREAT FOR THE TONGUE   Why are tinctures great? Tinctures are a sublingual edible. This means when they are dropped under the tongue, it enters the bloodstream directly, bypassing the digestive system. They can be utilized in micro and large doses for all experience and tolerance levels. Tinctures come in a variety of […]

CANNABIS FUN IN THE SUMMER SUN

LET’S HEAT THINGS UP! INSA’S SUMMER SEASONALS PRODUCT DROP Summer time! Long days, warm weather, BBQs and plenty of excuses to get outside. One of the best parts about summer is  the  food. Treats sold from trucks, drinks served pool-side, fresh-picked fruit and anything that is fresh off of the grill. There’s no end to […]