California Wakes Up On November 9, 2016

The investigation led by Chinese researchers illuminates the intriguing link between cannabis consumption and the occurrence of kidney stones, primarily within the male demographic. Although the results imply an inverse correlation between frequent marijuana use and kidney stones in males, this link was not evident in the general population or among females.

You see, Mexico has international clout for cannabis. Many people think that cannabis came from Mexico, when in reality it was probably brought over by settlers way back when. Mexico does have a reputation for weed because of the sheer volume it used to sell, nowadays – the weed produced in Mexico has fallen out of favor of the average consumer. This in turn created an issue for those who have been cultivating the plant for generations.

This is mindfulness in its basic form. However, some people find this incredibly difficult to do. It’s not entirely their fault either – this hyper-digitalized world has created expectation for quick returns. Practicing mindfulness is about the process and not so much about the results. You are simply engaging in a different “mode” of consciousness – one that many people never engage with during their entire lives. For those that can’t “shut down the mind”, mindfulness doesn’t have to be so extreme either.