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5 Inspiring Ways to Spark Creativity
A study in the journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience showed regular exercisers did better on creativity tests than their more sedentary peers. Specifically, exercise improved divergent and convergent thinking, two kinds of problem-solving that are considered the main components of creative thought.
Detroit Startup Week: Here’s what you can expect
They say the hardest part of starting up is starting out.
Thankfully there’s Detroit Startup Week (June 17 to 21), a free, five-day event connecting entrepreneurs, designers, developers, and marketers with mentors and executives. As part of the rebirth of the city and its entrepreneurial community, more than 250 speakers will be there offering the tools and resources entrepreneurs need to grow their business.
How to throw a classy cannabis-pairing dinner party
For foodies, wine-pairing dinners are the height of sophistication; there’s something so elegant about a sommelier recommending wines and explaining how the notes complement the flavors in a dish.
Some of the Best Places and Events for Networking in Detroit
Sometimes it’s not what you know, but who you know.
No matter the field you work in, networking can help you make connections, meet new clients, spark important conversations, and help your business thrive. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to know where to go or how to begin growing your professional contacts.
Beyond THC and CBD: The Cannabinoids You May Not Know About (But Should)
For years, THC content in cannabis was all anyone cared about. Then came cannabidiol or CBD, the second-most common compound after THC. CBD is well-known for its powerful therapeutic effects, treating everything from anxiety and sleep disorders to pain management, and has now become the new poster child for the marijuana movement in the United States.
CBD for Pain Management
Pain is a significant health problem in Michigan. Three out of 10 people report living with daily chronic pain, which affects more of our citizens than diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined.
The myth of the lazy stoner: Can cannabis actually increase your productivity?
Cannabis hasn’t typically been associated with getting s***t done. But despite the rampant “stoner” stereotype—listless, lazy, apathetic, etc.— recent research suggests cannabis may actually increase productivity.
‘The Plant is Really Quite Remarkable’: Meet our Chief Chemist, Dr. John Pierce
Dr. John Pierce isn’t like most doctors. With more than 20 years of experience in the wellness industry, he looks at medicine and complementary therapies from a holistic point of view.
Terpenes 101: The essential oils of cannabis
You’ve likely already read about CBD, the non-psychoactive compound in cannabis that’s used to treat everything from anxiety and insomnia to epilepsy. However, there’s another, shall we say, more pungent component to cannabis that’s generating buzz for the canna-curious—terpenes.
How microdosing fits into your self-care routine
Most of us already practice some version of self-care. Whether it’s regular exercise, meditation, cooking a nutritious meal or cozying up with a good book, experts agree the best self-care routines should be simple, not too time-consuming, and benefit both your physical and mental health.
5 Inspiring Ways to Spark Creativity
A study in the journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience showed regular exercisers did better on creativity tests than their more sedentary peers. Specifically, exercise improved divergent and convergent thinking, two kinds of problem-solving that are considered the main components of creative thought.
Detroit Startup Week: Here’s what you can expect
They say the hardest part of starting up is starting out.
Thankfully there’s Detroit Startup Week (June 17 to 21), a free, five-day event connecting entrepreneurs, designers, developers, and marketers with mentors and executives. As part of the rebirth of the city and its entrepreneurial community, more than 250 speakers will be there offering the tools and resources entrepreneurs need to grow their business.
How to throw a classy cannabis-pairing dinner party
For foodies, wine-pairing dinners are the height of sophistication; there’s something so elegant about a sommelier recommending wines and explaining how the notes complement the flavors in a dish.
Some of the Best Places and Events for Networking in Detroit
Sometimes it’s not what you know, but who you know.
No matter the field you work in, networking can help you make connections, meet new clients, spark important conversations, and help your business thrive. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to know where to go or how to begin growing your professional contacts.
Beyond THC and CBD: The Cannabinoids You May Not Know About (But Should)
For years, THC content in cannabis was all anyone cared about. Then came cannabidiol or CBD, the second-most common compound after THC. CBD is well-known for its powerful therapeutic effects, treating everything from anxiety and sleep disorders to pain management, and has now become the new poster child for the marijuana movement in the United States.
CBD for Pain Management
Pain is a significant health problem in Michigan. Three out of 10 people report living with daily chronic pain, which affects more of our citizens than diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined.
The myth of the lazy stoner: Can cannabis actually increase your productivity?
Cannabis hasn’t typically been associated with getting s***t done. But despite the rampant “stoner” stereotype—listless, lazy, apathetic, etc.— recent research suggests cannabis may actually increase productivity.
‘The Plant is Really Quite Remarkable’: Meet our Chief Chemist, Dr. John Pierce
Dr. John Pierce isn’t like most doctors. With more than 20 years of experience in the wellness industry, he looks at medicine and complementary therapies from a holistic point of view.
Terpenes 101: The essential oils of cannabis
You’ve likely already read about CBD, the non-psychoactive compound in cannabis that’s used to treat everything from anxiety and insomnia to epilepsy. However, there’s another, shall we say, more pungent component to cannabis that’s generating buzz for the canna-curious—terpenes.
How microdosing fits into your self-care routine
Most of us already practice some version of self-care. Whether it’s regular exercise, meditation, cooking a nutritious meal or cozying up with a good book, experts agree the best self-care routines should be simple, not too time-consuming, and benefit both your physical and mental health.
