Marijuana Vaporizer Health Benefits

Vaporization is a technique for avoiding irritating respiratory toxins in marijuana smoke by heating cannabis to a temperature where the psychoactive ingredients evaporate without causing combustion.

Through a vaporizer, cannabis is heated and not burnt, releasing THC as vapor which is inhaled rather than smoke. Laboratory studies by California NORML and MAPS have justified how vaporizes can efficiently transport cannabinoids without the risk of inhaling harmful toxins.

Vaporizers heat cannabis to a temperature of 180 – 200°C, translating that it is not fully combusted and no smoke is produced. With such, THC and other medically active cannabinoids are emitted with reduced, if not totally eliminated, carcinogenic tars and noxious gases found in smoke.

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Brownie Hearts!

Brownie Hearts:
2 sticks cannabutter, plus more for cake pan
2 1/2 cups packed light-brown sugar
6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
Confectioners' sugar, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, for coating bites

Directions:
1.Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter a 9-by-13-inch cake pan. Cut a piece of waxed paper to fit the bottom, and press it onto buttered surface. In a large pot, combine butter, brown sugar, and chocolate. Soften on low temperature; stir. If the chocolate is not softened, continue, removing before completely melted.
2.Beat the eggs and vanilla into the melted chocolate with a wooden spoon. Beat in the flour and salt. Pour into prepared pan, and smooth the top. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out almost clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool.
3.Run a knife around the edge of the pan. Turn the brownie cake out onto a baking sheet, and flip over onto a work surface. Cut out the brownies with a 2 1/2-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter. Dust with cocoa if you like. Form the scraps into 1-inch balls, and roll them in the coating of your choice.

Chocolate Sugar Cookies!

Chocolate Sugar Cookies:
2 3/4 cups all purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened Dutch processed cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup unsalted butter
1 3/4 cups granulated white sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Royal Icing Using Egg Whites:
2 large egg whites
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
3 cups confectioners (powdered or icing) sugar, sifted

Chocolate Sugar Cookies: In a large bowl whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.

In the bowl of your electric mixer (or with a hand mixer), beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 to 4 minutes). Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and beat until combined. Add the flour mixture and beat until you have a smooth dough.

Divide the dough in half and wrap each half in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for about one hour or until firm enough to roll.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and place rack in the center of the oven. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Remove one half of the chilled dough from the refrigerator and, on a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Cut out desired shapes using a lightly floured cookie cutter and transfer cookies to the prepared baking sheet. Place the baking sheets with the unbaked cookies in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes to chill the dough which prevents the cookies from spreading and losing their shape while baking.

Bake cookies for about 10 - 12 minutes or until they are firm around the edges. Remove from oven and let cookies cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Royal Icing with Egg Whites: In the bowl of your electric mixer (or hand mixer), beat the egg whites with the lemon juice. Add the sifted powdered sugar and beat on low speed until combined and smooth. Mix in food coloring, if desired.

Valentine Cookies!

Valentine's Day gives us such a wonderful excuse to make cookies, why not make them a little more "interesting" this year. Medicating should be fun. This easy sugar cookie recipe will add a little excitement to any Patient or Caregivers holiday!

Recipe yield 4 dozen

Sugar CannaCookies:
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup Cannabutter, softened
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Frosting:
4 cups confectioners sugar
1/2 cup shortening
5 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
food coloring

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the cannabutter and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place onto ungreased cookie sheets.
3. Bake 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. Let stand on cookie sheet two minutes before removing to cool on wire racks.

(Frosting) In a large bowl, cream together the confectioners' sugar and shortening until smooth. Gradually mix in the milk and vanilla with an electric mixer until smooth and stiff, about 5 minutes. Color with food coloring if desired.

Compassion Clubs are the "backbone" of Michigan's Medical Marijuana Movement

"Community caregiver/patient networking through local Compassion Clubs is currently the backbone of the medical marijuana movement in Michigan. Shouldn't we focus on events which support LOCAL community Compassion Clubs rather than illegal statewide dispensaries and large commercial growing operations?" - Bob Heflin
http://www.michiganmedicalmarijuana.org/node/15662

Find the Right Medical Marijuana to Treat Your Condition

Finding the perfect stain of medical marijuana can be very overwhelming due to the infinite number of possibilites. Each strain will provide a different medicated affect. Patients suffering from different medical conditions will require different srains.

INDICA:

Generally more physical than cerebral (however, the relief of physical symptoms can have a positive psychological effect;
sedation, pain relief and relaxation;
best for later in the day and bedtime;
perhaps better for anxiety than depression;
reduces pain;
muscle relaxant;
relieves spasms, reduces seizures;
reduces inflammation;
aids sleep;
reduces anxiety and stress;
reduces nausea;
stimulates appetite;
relieves headaches and migraines;
reduces intra-occular pressure; and
expectorant;

SATIVA:

more stimulating and uplifting;
energizing and thought provoking;
increases focus and creativity;
supports immune system;
best for use in daytime;
reduces nausea;
stimulates the appetite;
fights drepression;
positive, uplifting, cerebral effect;
energizes and stimulates;
promotes creativity;
relieves headaches and migraines;
relaxes muscles, relieves pain; and
acts as an expectorant

Most cannabis seeds and medicine available today are from hybrids - crosses of Sativa and Indica varieties.

Indica-dominant crosses are for pain relief, with the sativa component helping with energy and activity levels.

Sativa-dominant crosses are good for stimulating appetite, with the indica component helping to reduce body pain and increase relaxation.

Southfield Compassion's Next Meeting is TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.

Thank you all for attending our First Meeting, February 1, 2010. We appreciate your time and interest in Michigan's Medical Marijuana Movement.

Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 9, 2010 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Southfield Library, 26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield.