Month: May 2025

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What Are The Most Terpene-Rich Cannabis Flowers And How Do They Affect You?

May 30, 2025
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The highest terpene cannabis flowers are strains such as Super Lemon Haze, Tangie, and Girl Scout Cookies, each packed with limonene, myrcene, and caryophyllene, respectively. Terpenes in these flowers define the aroma and flavor, but have a significant role in how cannabis impacts you. Some terpenes, such as limonene, can boost your mood, whereas others,… Read More What Are The Most Terpene-Rich Cannabis Flowers And How Do They Affect You?

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What Makes A Strain High In THC Or High In CBD-And Why Does It Matter?

May 27, 2025
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High THC strains contain genes that enable plants to produce more tetrahydrocannabinol, and high CBD strains have genes that promote cannabidiol instead. What matters here is how these genes interact with cultivation techniques such as light, soil, and water to accumulate each compound. THC imparts a potent psychoactive experience, which is why some choose it… Read More What Makes A Strain High In THC Or High In CBD-And Why Does It Matter?

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How Do You Choose The Right Strain For Anxiety, Pain, Or Sleep?

May 21, 2025
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To begin, map your needs to the primary effects of each strain. Certain strains aid in dissolving tension and anxiety, others are renowned for pain relief or intense sleep succor. At A Therapeutic Alternative, we often remind patients that for anxiety, you typically want a strain high in CBD, for pain, higher THC, and for… Read More How Do You Choose The Right Strain For Anxiety, Pain, Or Sleep?

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What’s The Difference Between Indoor, Outdoor, And Sun-Grown Flowers

May 18, 2025
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Indoor, outdoor, and sun-grown flowers are all grown differently, using different growing conditions. Indoor flower is grown in regimented environments with artificial lights, consistent temperature, and purified air that assist the plants in developing compact buds and pungent aromas. Outdoor flower grows in open fields, utilizing sun, soil, and the local climate, resulting in larger… Read More What’s The Difference Between Indoor, Outdoor, And Sun-Grown Flowers

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How Is Premium Flower Different From Budget Or Bulk Options?

May 15, 2025
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What separates premium flower from budget or bulk selections is quality, aroma, and effect, as well as flavor and potency, and the extra attention given to cultivation or trimming. At A Therapeutic Alternative, our premium flower growers sacrifice volume for quality, carefully crafting their product with controlled climate, hand-trimmed buds to preserve trichomes, and enhanced… Read More How Is Premium Flower Different From Budget Or Bulk Options?

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What Should First-Time Buyers Know About Smoking Flower?

May 12, 2025
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First-time buyers should know smoking flower means smoking the dried buds of the cannabis plant, typically rolled or packed in a pipe. Flowers come in many strains, each with different proportions of THC and CBD, so it’s wise to read the label. Certain strains induce relaxation, while others elevate alertness or concentration. Product freshness, storage,… Read More What Should First-Time Buyers Know About Smoking Flower?

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What Are The Top-Rated Flower Strains In Sacramento Right Now?

May 8, 2025
A Therapeutic Alternative

Top-rated flower strains in Sacramento right now are high lab scorers with constant demand and positive buyer feedback. At A Therapeutic Alternative, we often highlight strains like Gelato, Wedding Cake, and Blue Dream for their clean finish and strong punch. Other standout selections like Runtz and Apple Fritter also make regular appearances for their unique… Read More What Are The Top-Rated Flower Strains In Sacramento Right Now?

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How Do Indica, Sativa, And Hybrid Flowers Affect You Differently?

May 4, 2025
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Indica, sativa, and hybrid flowers all affect you differently depending on their plant type and chemical composition. Indica buds tend to make you feel relaxed and sleepy, sativa buds energize and elevate your mood, and hybrids combine properties from each, resulting in varied effects. These varying effects stem from the unique cannabinoid and terpene profiles… Read More How Do Indica, Sativa, And Hybrid Flowers Affect You Differently?

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What Cannabis Flower Strains Are Best For Beginners?

May 1, 2025
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Best cannabis flower strains for beginners have typically been praised for their gentle effects, clean flavor, and simple dosing. A lot of newcomers prefer beginning with strains that provide a relaxed, slower hit instead of anxious, hyper sensations. Well-known starter strains such as Blue Dream, Harlequin, and Cannatonic are excellent selections, as they are equipped… Read More What Cannabis Flower Strains Are Best For Beginners?