Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The funny thing about putting cannabis and distance running together is that it’s not about getting high. In fact, running itself releases “anandamide,” a chemical that’s like THC to give a ‘runner’s high’. It’s that tiny voice telling us that our legs hurt, that we’re tired and that we should stop. Training is hard. Weed…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]You probably never thought about cannabis as a superfood. Its leafy greens hold an abundance of beneficial enzymes and nutrients. Even though more research is needed, it’s safe to say that raw cannabis is among the healthiest foods to eat. Its bitter taste is beloved by many. Cannabis leaves, stems and flowers can be eaten…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Gordon Wayne Skinner is no ordinary hero. In August 2010, Skinner, a unionize elevator mechanic, lost control of his employer’s vehicle and slammed into a tree. He woke up to chronic pain, then anxiety and depression. He hasn’t worked since the crash. But because of him, Canada’s group insurance for medical cannabis has changed forever.…