Michael Nolin is part of the team at The Green Door, 843 Howard St in San Francisco's SoMa, and writes our guides on cannabinoids, effects and the plant itself, citing the research they rest on.
36 guides by Michael Nolin
An introduction to cannabis cultivation
Unlock the Secrets of Cannabis Cultivation: A Beginner's Guide to Growing Your Own!
An introduction to your endocannabinoid system
Unlocking the Secrets of the Endocannabinoid System in Cannabis Use!
Cannabis and cancer
What research says about cannabis for cancer symptoms, and what it can't do
Can you really get a secondhand high or contact high?
Can You Really Get a Secondhand High? Clearing the Air!
Cannabis and depression
What research says about cannabis and mood, including the risks of heavy use
Cannabis and irritable bowel syndrome
What research says about cannabis and IBS symptoms, plus the gut risks to know
Cannabis and anxiety
What research says about THC, CBD and anxiety, including the risks
Cannabis and opioids for pain: what the research shows
Chronic pain, opioid use and overdose data: what studies found and where they disagree
Cannabis and weight loss
What research says about cannabis, appetite and body weight
Cannabis trichomes: How cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids are made
Unlock the Secret World of Cannabis: Dive Deep into How Cannabinoids, Terpenes, & Flavonoids are Crafted!
Cannabis tinctures 101: What is a THC tincture?
THC Tinctures 101: Mastering the Art of Cannabis Elixirs!
Cannabis and athletes: what the research shows
Performance, recovery, anti-doping rules and safety, based on the evidence
Clinical endocannabinoid deficiency: what the theory says and what is known
A hypothesis, not a diagnosis: the evidence for and against CECD
Does smoking weed kill brain cells?
Does Smoking Weed Kill Brain Cells? Busting Myths & Revealing Facts!
Does Weed Help PTSD? What the Studies Show
What research says about cannabis and PTSD, what it doesn't, and the risks
How to decide which strains to try
Unlock the Secrets to Choosing the Perfect Weed Strain - Learn How!
How your genes influence your response to cannabis
Genetic Blueprint: How Your DNA Influences Cannabis Response!
Indica vs sativa vs hybrid: Understanding weed strains
Unlock the Mystery: Indica vs. Sativa Revealed!
Is it possible to have a marijuana allergy?
Marijuana Allergy: Unmasking the Uncommon Reaction!
Larf and the cannabis plant, explained
Unlock the Mystery of Larf: The Lesser-Known Side of Cannabis!
Marijuana and Bipolar Disorder
What research says about cannabis, mania and the course of bipolar disorder
Parts of the cannabis plant
Unlock the Secrets of Cannabis: A Deep Dive into the Plant's Anatomy!
Is smoking weed bad for you?
Is Smoking Weed Bad? Demystifying Cannabis Health Impacts!
Terpenes and the entourage effect
Terpenes & The Entourage Effect: Synergy in Cannabis Explained!
THCA and THC: What's the difference?
THCA vs THC: Unraveling Cannabis's Chemical Mysteries!
The ultimate guide to decarboxylation
Unlock the Secret to Perfect Potency: Mastering Decarboxylation!
What are landrace strains?
Discover the Origin of Cannabis: Unlocking the Mystery of Landrace Strains!
What is live resin?
Unlock the Secrets of Live Resin: A Cannabis Connoisseur's Dream!
What is the Emerald Triangle?
Unveiling the Mysteries of the Emerald Triangle: The Heartland of Cannabis Culture!
What you need to know about vaping cannabis
Vaping Cannabis: Essential Insights for the Modern User!
What you need to know about weed stems
Unlock the Secrets of Weed Stems: Surprising Uses and Benefits!
Why does cannabis need to be lab tested?
Shocking Truths Unveiled: Why Cannabis Testing is a Must!
What do strain names tell you about your product?
Unraveling the Mystery of Cannabis Strains: What They Really Tell You!
Why does weed make you cough?
Why Does Weed Make You Cough? Uncovering the Mystery!
Why does weed make you hungry? The munchies explained
Munchies Unleashed: Why Does Weed Make You Hungry?