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What Makes A Brand Worthy of an Award-Winning Title? Vote For Cloud City Supply In The 23rd Annual Mercury News Best In Silicon Valley Awards

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Are you a Silicon Valley resident who’s passionate about a business, person, or place doing amazing things in your community? If so, we need your help! Mercury News is hosting the 23rd Annual Mercury News Best In Silicon Valley awards to recognize and increase the visibility of your favorite local brands. Vote for your picks across nine different categories to even the playing field for the resources that enhance your daily life. Last year Cloud City Supply was voted the Best CBD Store in Silicon Valley by residents and local visitors. But what actually makes a brand “award-winning” material? In today’s blog, we’ll explain why we’re deserving of this title, and why you should vote for us again this year.

Award-winning brands hold true to their mission

Cloud City has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to its mission of continued education and high-quality customer service. In addition to launching this blog in 2023 to make CBD education more accessible not just to customers, but to any interested party, the shop also hosts a variety of in-person seminars. What’s more, the store also provides informational pamphlets and product cards that instruct new users on how to best engage with CBD products for optimal results, while centering consumer safety.

Award-winning brands work to serve their community

For example, every Sunday the store offers free samples of their popular CBD-infused coffee along with live music and kid-friendly toys and activities that give tired parents a chance to shop in peace while learning about how CBD can help relieve some of their biggest pain points.

Cloud City is an active participant in the local downtown Campbell community known for hosting a series of annual events including blood drives, wine walks, car shows, and holiday celebrations such as the Halloween Creepy Crawly, Christmas Carol of Lights, and Easter parade everyone looks forward to each year called Bunnies & Bonnets. In addition, Amy Taylor – founder and CEO of Cloud City Supply – serves as the current president of the Downtown Campbell Business Community and cares deeply about what’s going on in her city. Her wish is to use her surroundings to create safe, fun-filled vibes for all to contribute to individual and community health.

Award-winning brands offer high-quality products

Last but certainly not least, Cloud City Supply offers high-quality products that do what they say they’re going to do.

The Cloud City Supply brand is predicated on its relationships, whether it’s between budtenders and clients or the owner and her local community. The CCS staff is fully immersed in their role as healers and educators and spends ample time getting familiar with shoppers in order to make recommendations that will best benefit the individual. Unlike many other CBD stores that create high-pressure environments for customers to complete the checkout process, Cloud City ensures all visitor’s questions are answered, offers personalized guidance and in-store product sampling, provides home delivery when applicable, and makes every effort to create a community from each interaction.

Polls are open for voting from November 17th, 2023 – January 7th, 2024. Click here to cast your vote today!

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5 Daily Wellbeing Tips To Support Your Mind & Body Through Any Seasonal Transition

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Temperatures are dropping and the days are getting shorter. If the shift has thrown you out of whack, we hope today’s blog perks you up just a little, and serves as your reminder to prioritize self care. But how, you might ask? Let’s discuss five daily wellbeing tips you can use to support your physical, mental, and emotional health through any seasonal transition.

 

5 daily wellbeing tips for self care

 

Get cozy

Colder weather and less sunlight = priming your home environment for ultimate comfort. Some ways you can do this are by rearranging your living space to feature accessories like fuzzy socks, blankets, plush pillows, and your favorite coffee mugs. Pick up that book you’ve been wanting to read for months, or create a watchlist on your preferred streaming app.

One of our favorite ways to get comfy indoors is with a luxurious bath. When was the last time you completely relaxed and unwound in a nice, warm tub? We bet it’s been a while. To set you up for success, we recommend using an ergonomic bath pillow, a tray that can hold snacks, beverages, and technology like this one, and these five-star CBD bath bombs to enhance your experience. 

 

Reflect

Whether you prefer physical or digital journaling, more time indoors is the perfect opportunity to reflect on this season of your life, and how you want to navigate into the next one. Get out a pen and piece of paper (or open a new Google Doc), and think about what you’ve accomplished this year, what you’d like to incorporate more of, and what you can let go of as the end of the year approaches. 

 

Connect with loved ones

Instead of making plans with your friends to go out to a restaurant or a bar, host a movie night or an intimate friendsgiving event at your house or someone else’s. This is a great time to get creative. Scroll your social media feeds for fun recipes and decor ideas! The more thought you put into creating a good vibe, the more fruitful this time of connection will be.

 

Hydrate

Since the winter season calls for more time inside and less time on the go, try swapping your daily coffee for a more hydrating option, like tea or fruit-infused water instead. Staying hydrated also helps combat the inevitable effects of cold weather on the skin, such as dry skin, chapped lips, and lack of energy.

 

Cook a healthy meal

Half of the holiday magic is all about comfort food- obviously! 

Tis’ the season, and while we want you to enjoy yourself, we also want you to stay mindful of how what you put into your body affects not only your physical but your mental and emotional health as well. Of course, during family gatherings, use comfort food to connect and rejoice. But in between those occasions, try cooking yourself lighter meals to avoid any guilt that might come up when you do decide to indulge. 
 

Conclusion

Daylight savings time ending might be a reality check that your days gallivanting in the sun are officially over. However, it also presents you with the chance to recenter self care. Get lots of sleep, make your home nice and cozy, create space for self-reflection, connect with loved ones, stay hydrated, and incorporate healthy eating habits to support your overall wellbeing. Use this downtime to prioritize the support your mind and body need to transition into the next phase of life refreshed and ready to evolve. 

 

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Easy Halloween Recipe: Witch Finger CBD Sugar Cookies

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With Halloween just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to start having fun in the kitchen. Since the pandemic, staying inside for holidays has become the trend for parties and celebrations. As a result, hosts have gotten more and more creative with the minute details. After all, Halloween is literally all about the decor- so why not get fancy with some themed snacks? However, with that said, it can be easy to get carried away with the plethora of easy Halloween recipe ideas out there. To support your party aesthetic without the unnecessary overwhelm, today we’re highlighting this quick and easy CBD sugar cookie recipe for your Halloween menu.

 

These witch finger cookies pair amazingly with just about any dessert dip. If you’re looking for suggestions, here are some we highly recommend:

Pumpkin Pie Dip

Strawberry Cheesecake Dip

Sweet Potato Hummus (Paleo & Whole30 approved)

 

Because Halloween falls on a Tuesday, you and your guests will need to be bright-eyed and bushy-tailed the morning after. CBD is a great celebratory alternative to alcohol for many reasons- but mainly because it gives a similar euphoric effect that enhances your experience without the worry of being sick or hungover the next day. Unlike its counterpart, THC, CBD won’t give you or your guests any psychoactive side effects, so you’ll be perfectly fine to drive home safely at the end of the night.

 

Easy Halloween Witch Finger CBD Sugar Cookie Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 2 ¾ cups of flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup butter (softened & at room temp)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 full dropper CBD
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cups of whole almonds
  • ½ cup of chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil
  • Optional: strawberry jam

 

Kitchen tools & supplies you’ll need:

  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cup
  • Teaspoon
  • Hand or electric mixer
  • Baking sheets (2)
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Plastic wrap
  • Parchment paper

 

Instructions

  1. Combine sugar and butter in a mixing bowl with your hand or electric mixer until it becomes a fluffy batter consistency. 
  2. Mix in egg and almond & vanilla extracts. 
  3. Add in 1 dropper of CBD, stir.
  4. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for half an hour. 
  6. While you wait, preheat your oven to 325 degrees. 
  7. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Remove ¼ of the dough from the mixing bowl at a time (keep the rest in the fridge). 
  9. Roll 2 teaspoons of dough into the shape of a finger.
  10. Press the tip of your finger into the top of the dough finger to create an indent for the nail (you will insert an almond here later).
  11. Use a fork or knife to create lines where the knuckles should be.
  12. Repeat until baking sheets are full and mixing bowl is empty.
  13. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until fingers are light golden.
  14. Let sit in the oven for 3 minutes before removing them to cool.
  15. In your microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips with butter or coconut oil for 25 seconds. Stir. Reheat as necessary until it reaches a thick liquid consistency.
  16. Apply the chocolate sauce to the fingernail indent. Top with an almond to create the nail.
  17. Optional: smear strawberry jam along the fingers to make it look like dripping blood as shown in the photo above.
  18. Let it dry completely before serving or packaging. 
  19. Repeat for the rest of the fingers.
  20. Enjoy!

 

Let us know in the comments below how these turn out!

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Can I Give My Dog CBD? Here Are The 3 Best CBD Products For Dogs

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It’s no surprise that with all the health and wellness trends dominating social media today, pets in the 21st century are more spoiled than ever before. As science and research continue to uncover the panoply of therapeutic effects of cannabidiol (CBD), we’re finding it’s not only changing the quality of life for us humans – but that of our furry friends, too! In today’s blog, we’re answering one question we get asked all the time, “Can I give my dog CBD?” (hint: it’s an enthusiastic YES), and giving you our professional opinion on the best CBD products for dogs.

 

Is CBD safe for dogs?

Not only is it safe to give your dog CBD, but it’s also a highly effective natural remedy for a variety of common issues they experience. If your dog is sensitive to loud noises, CBD can help. We recommend trying CBD treats for dogs around holidays with noisy celebrations, such as Independence Day or Labor Day fireworks, or New Year’s Eve parties. This magical compound can also help regulate dogs who are hyperactive in nature or have a hard time sleeping. People everywhere are turning to CBD for dog anxiety, aggression, and even using CBD oil for dogs with cancer.

With that said, just as we advise our human customers, we advise you to be cognizant of the dosages you’re giving your dog, and consult with a veterinarian first before you start experimenting. As a general rule of thumb for any cannabis product dosage – you want to start low and go slow. What’s more, you always want to source cannabis products from a trusted brand and check the COAs (certificates of analysis) for each one before using them.

Now that you have a basic understanding of how CBD can help your pet, let’s get into the products we love and trust to bring a little extra peace, joy, and relaxation into their daily routine.

 

The best CBD products for dogs

All of Cloud City Supply’s CBD products for dogs are sourced from hemp plants, which ensures your pet will not experience any unwanted psychoactive side effects. Here are three of our best-selling CBD treats for dogs.

 

Honest Paws Calm Peanut Butter For Dogs

 
Treat your pup once or twice daily to this full-spectrum hemp peanut butter they will absolutely love. While these amounts are suitable for small, medium, and large dogs, here are our specific recommended dosages:

  • Less than 25 lbs:  1 tbsp/day
  • 25-50+ lbs: 2 tbsp/day

 

Honest Paws Mobility Soft Chews For Dogs (Poultry Flavored)

 
As a fur parent, you know that when your dog is in pain, so are you. Whether it’s because of a chronic health condition, old age, or simply playing too hard at the park, these chewables will bring you both relief so you can enjoy each other again without the bother of discomfort. Each bite contains 5mg of CBD, so you can use the below suggestions for dosing according to your dog’s weight:

  • Less than 25 lbs: 1 chew/day
  • 25-50 lbs: 2 chews/day
  • 50+ lbs: 3 chews/day 

 

Honest Paws Wellness Tincture Drops For Dogs

 
These tincture drops can be added to your dog’s water bowl, food, or administered right into their mouth, if they’ll allow it! For dosages:

  • Less than 25 lbs: 1 full dropper/day
  • 25-50lbs: 1 full dropper/day
  • Over 50 lbs: 1 full dropper/day
  • Over 75 lbs: 1 full dropper/day

Just one full dropper per day boosts immunity, relaxation, and general alertness to support your pup’s overall well-being.

 

Let’s play!

This month, enjoy 15% off all Cloud City Supply pet products in-store and online. Discount will be automatically applied at checkout until 10/31/2023.

That’s not all! Enter your four-legged bestie in our virtual Howl-oween Pet Costume Contest October 16-27  and show off that cute costume you worked so hard to get them into! We’ll make sure your efforts don’t go to waste. Find out how to enter here.

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3 Reasons To Swap Your Regular Coffee For CBD-Infused Coffee

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cbd infused coffee

If you’re anything like the Cloud City Supply family, a fresh cup of coffee in the mornings is an essential part of your daily routine. Between the comfort of the warmth and unique aroma, and of course the most important part: the effects of the caffeine, it’s the key to starting your day off right. However, real coffee connoisseurs everywhere want to know how they can hack this morning ritual to sustain optimal wellness and productivity throughout the day. Enter: CBD-infused coffee.

 

Why should I swap my coffee for CBD-infused coffee?

CBD is becoming a common ingredient not only in skincare and wellness products, but also in food and beverages. Science and research are finding that the therapeutic benefits this compound offers can be used in a number of ways to enhance a number of different aspects of your overall well-being. In this blog, we’ll give you three reasons to justify swapping your regular morning coffee for CBD-infused coffee for an elevated morning routine.

 

Balance

All coffee drinkers know the feeling of caffeine overload. On those mornings when it’s more difficult than usual to pull yourself out of bed and face that mounting to-do list, an extra cup seems like the remedy you need. Then all of a sudden you’re hyper-anxious and shaking from caffeine jitters. As a result, your beloved brew ends up having the opposite effect of what you intended, because you can do anything but focus. 

 

This is one of the biggest reasons CBD-infused coffee is a better alternative to your typical Starbucks order. CBD-infused coffee strikes the perfect balance between alertness and calm, making it an ideal gateway to a productive flow. CBD is known for its non-psychoactive calming effects on the mind and body. When combined with coffee, it counteracts the unwanted potential side effects of caffeine to maintain a mellow mood with a sharpened focus.

 

Combats common digestive issues

Although you love your coffee, we’re sure you’ve experienced another of its unwanted side effects aside from caffeine jitters. Whether it causes acid reflux or an upset stomach, the beverage rarely sits well with anyone. However, due to its anti-inflammatory properties that relax the gastrointestinal tract, CBD saves the day yet again.

 

Health and wellness benefits

In addition to the above, CBD offers a range of health and wellness benefits for your stress-inducing workday. Its growing reputation is credited to its effectiveness for stress and anxiety and relief for physical pain and discomfort.  

 

Conclusion

Incorporating CBD-infused coffee into your morning routine also gives your overall well-being an extra boost of support. Thanks to its analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties, CBD + coffee = the perfect pairing. Try this trial size trio of Buddha Beans’ Burundi, Colombia, and Mexico blends if you want to start small, and full-sized bags for each after you fall in love. Oh, and don’t forget to stop by our CBD store in Campbell, CA for your free sample. We brew every Sunday morning! See you soon!

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CBD For Wellness: Topicals, Tinctures, & Softgels – Which Products Are Right For You?

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In just the last few years, CBD has earned its rightful place as a staple in millions of health and wellness routines. One attribute of CBD that makes it so popular is its growing accessibility. This multipurpose compound can be administered in various ways. Namely, there are three methods that tend to stand out the most:

  1. Topicals
  2. Sublingual tinctures
  3. Softgels

How to choose CBD products for your wellness routine

Each method highlights different benefits according to your unique needs and preferences. In addition to being so accessible, exercising the autonomy of choice in how you incorporate natural remedies like CBD into your daily routine makes it a fan favorite and contributes to its growing reputation. But with all these options, how do you know what to choose? In this blog, we’ll explain what to pay attention to when shopping for CBD, and how to choose the best products for your needs.

 

Topical CBD products

Best for: targeted external relief.

Topical products include anything applied to the skin. For example, lotions, creams, balms, and oils designed for external use. Some key advantages of topical CBD products include:

  • Relief for a targeted area. Maybe you experience regular awful headaches, chronic joint pain, or horrible menstrual cramps. Applying a CBD topical to your forehead, back of your neck, or abdomen can offer palpable relief for seemingly inescapable pain and discomfort. Topical CBD can also help with skin conditions like eczema, or even general irritation caused by seasonal weather changes.
  • Fast-acting. Because topical products are absorbed by the skin, the effects are basically instantaneous. The cannabinoid receptors in your skin directly interact with the CBD, allowing you to feel its therapeutic benefits right away.
  • Easy and convenient user experience. Just like any other hand cream or face balm, you can carry topical CBD products with you wherever you go and use them whenever you need to.

 

Sublingual CBD tinctures

Best for: versatile use and broader physiological effects.

Sublingual tinctures are liquid extracts deposited under the tongue via an oil dropper. This delivery method allows the CBD to absorb directly into your bloodstream, which makes the effects on your mind and bodily sensations broader and last for longer periods of time. In addition to its fast absorption, sublingual tinctures also offer:

  • Versatility. Sublingual application is not the only way you can use tinctures. At Cloud City, we love to get creative and use them as additives to our favorite food and beverage recipes. You can add CBD tinctures to anything: your morning coffee, breakfast oatmeal, or brunch mimosas are just a few of our favorite ways to start the day. 
  • Customizable dosage. Because you use a dropper to administer the CBD, you can control the amount you take with each use. This makes tinctures an especially great option for newbies, as it promotes our theory of “starting low and going slow” as you experiment to find the dosage that’s best for you.
  • Systemic Benefits: Unlike topicals, tinctures offer systemic effects, meaning the CBD can have a broader impact throughout the body and help with issues beyond localized concerns. In addition to targeting relief from physical pain and discomfort, CBD ingested sublingually also provides other physiological accommodations such as calming anxiety, elevating mood, and balancing hormone levels.

 

Softgel capsules

Best for: precise and predictable effects.

Similar to traditional pills, softgels are encapsulated CBD you can consume with the rest of your daily vitamins or supplements. Advantages of softgels include:

  • Precise dosage. Because the CBD is encapsulated, you know the exact amount you’re taking without having to measure it out in a dropper first. Softgels ensure a consistent effect with each use. For some, this is convenient. However, it can be limiting for those who prefer to be in control of the effects.
  • No taste. Disclaimer: CBD products don’t necessarily taste like candy. Usually they are blended in formulations that contain other natural herbs and remedies that seek to serve a specific purpose.
  • Convenience. Just like vitamins, you can ingest softgels quickly and on-the-go.  
  • Long-lasting effects. Because softgels are processed through your gut and metabolized through your liver, the onset of the effects take longer to kick in. With that said, once they do kick in, they tend to last longer than other forms of CBD, making them a great option for those in need of sustained support throughout the day.

 

To choose the right CBD products, consider your individual needs and preferences. Topicals are excellent for targeted relief, tinctures offer fast and customizable effects, and softgels provide precise dosing and long-lasting benefits. 

Ultimately, your choice depends on your desired outcome and how you prefer to incorporate CBD into your wellness routine. We advise you to consult with a healthcare professional or one of our CBD experts to determine the best option for you.

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Ask Amy: The Important Distinction You Need To Know Between Hemp & Marijuana

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One of the biggest challenges in the ever-evolving world of cannabis is the confusion between the different subspecies. Hemp often gets a bad rap due to its association with the notorious reputation of marijuana. And that’s not to mention all the other compounds and extracts that stem from the estimated 700 strains of cannabis. Each has a distinct, intricate set of characteristics, uses, and legal implications. In this blog, we’re asking the owner of Cloud City Supply to elaborate on the important details you need to know about the difference between hemp and marijuana.

Hemp vs. Marijuana

Characteristics

Hemp and marijuana both come from the cannabis plant. However, each is produced and used for its own purpose, independent of the other. The primary distinction is in their chemical composition, namely the levels of tetrahydrocannabinoil (THC). THC is the intoxicating compound that often precedes the plant’s overall reputation. Legally speaking, hemp is defined as a cannabis plant that contains less than 0.3% THC.

You can even tell the difference between hemp and marijuana plants just by looking at them. Hemp plants are tall and skinny and have fibrous stalks with fewer leaves. Comparatively, marijuana plants are shorter and bushier, featuring a broader array of leaves and flowering buds.

Use

Hemp is mainly produced for industrial use due to its nutritious source of proteins and fatty acids. It is commonly found in textiles, paper products, bioplastics, and construction materials. The 0.3% THC limit exists to ensure these products and materials are non-psychoactive. Conversely, marijuana is specifically cultivated for its THC content which can range anywhere from 5% to 30% or more, classifying it as a potent, psychoactive drug used for recreational and medicinal purposes. Furthermore, CBD, another hemp-derived extract of the cannabis plant is famous in alternative medicine for its highly effective yet non-intoxicating therapeutic benefits, yet is still often confused with the notoriety of marijuana.

The psychoactive properties of marijuana have proven to successfully manage various medical conditions like chronic pain, anxiety, nausea, and sleep. However, to that effect, its relaxing and euphoric impact has also driven a complicated legal history that varies depending on location.

Legality

On a global scale, there is no one-size-fits-all answer to the legal status of hemp nor marijuana. Each jurisdiction has its own set of prohibitions, so it’s always a good rule of thumb to check first before you purchase, use, or travel with hemp or marijuana products. Again, the legal difference between the two is the 0.3% threshold for THC content. Because of this clear-cut distinction, hemp is more widely legal per its industrial applications – but not everywhere. On the other hand, marijuana’s legality is painfully complex and still restricted in a good number of countries and states.

In conclusion

It’s important to know the key distinction (a 0.3% THC limit) between hemp and marijuana, not only to avoid confusion about what effects to expect from each but also to understand the range of potential the cannabis plant has to offer as a whole. 

 

Roll with Amy

Ask Amy: The Important Distinction You Need To Know Between Hemp & Marijuana

 

Want the chance to hang out with Amy and ask her your questions directly? Join us this Friday at the Cloud City Supply store in downtown Campbell to learn how to roll a joint by the master herself, founder and CEO, Amy Taylor. Doors open at 6 pm on Friday, September 1st, 2023 at the address below:

325 E Campbell Ave

Campbell, CA 95008

 
Can’t make it? No sweat. We still have a special offering you can take advantage of. For the entire month of September 2023, buy an eighth and get the second one 50% off – in-store and online! Happy shopping ?

Visit us again next month here on our blog for another article in the Ask Amy series, and submit any questions you have for Silicon Valley’s trusted cannabis guru using the comments below!

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Why Cannabis For Seniors Is A Growing Geriatric Trend

Why Cannabis For Seniors Is A Growing Geriatric Trend

Did you know senior citizens are the fastest-growing age group in cannabis consumers? A 2018 study by the University of Michigan revealed a concerning shortage between geriatric psychiatrists and seniors in need of help navigating their mental health in their final stages of life. Coincidentally, cannabis has proven useful in helping to close the gap.

Why more seniors are turning to cannabis

As we age many shifts occur. Our bodies become frailer, our metabolism slows down, we develop medical problems that require daily treatment, and our brains shrink due to chronic inflammation. Consequently, these changes can bring on a set of physiological conditions often referred to as the “nuisances of aging” like insomnia, physical pain, dementia, depression, and existential anxiety. In a recent episode of the CNN series Chasing Life hosted by Dr. Sanjay Gupta, we learn how medical professionals are endorsing the medical and recreational use of cannabis for seniors impacted by these conditions.

Although the sale and use of cannabis still hang in legal limbo and therefore lack general safety guidelines across the board, more and more geriatric doctors are encouraging their patients to experiment with cannabis when they don’t respond well to pharmaceuticals. However, the challenge is that because data and research are still unfolding, consumers must assume responsibility for their own personal safety. Doctors advise patients wanting to experiment with medical cannabis for pain management, reducing inflammation, improving sleep quality, appetite stimulation, or soothing anxiety to consider their current mobility and how the compound might interact with other medications they are taking.

What to know about cannabis for the senior well-being

The best approach is to find a reputable dispensary with trustworthy budtenders who can make personalized recommendations on what types of products to try and how to start low and go slow with dosage. Medical cannabis is most ideal for end-of-life patients who don’t need to worry about being overly sedated while driving, walking, etc. What’s more, the biggest risk if too much THC is ingested is that the individual is stuck stoned for a few hours.

While the benefits of cannabis for seniors’ well-being are intriguing, it’s important to approach its use with caution and mindfulness. Every individual’s health profile is unique, and what works for one person can have a totally different effect on another. We recommend seniors considering cannabis for their wellness regimen first consult their healthcare providers and then seek products from reputable sources. When used responsibly and under proper guidance, cannabis can offer a natural alternative aid for managing pain, inflammation, sleep issues, mood disorders, and appetite concerns. As society continues to move towards embracing the medicinal potential of the plant, seniors have the opportunity to explore a new avenue in their quest for a healthier, more comfortable life.

Finding your trusted sources

Cloud City Supply is proud to be a trusted resource for seniors in the South Bay who are curious about cannabis and the wonderful therapeutic benefits it has to offer. Our staff is not only knowledgeable but enthusiastic about helping customers identify tailored solutions to manage symptoms and supplement their mental health. Because of the stigma that has surrounded both cannabis and mental health for decades, a lifetime of trauma can consume one’s final stages of life with despair. Nevertheless, cannabis has the powerful potential to reframe existential crises to help users age with integrity instead.

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Party With Us For Cloud City Supply’s 2nd Birthday

Party With Us For Cloud City Supply's 2nd Birthday

This month marks an important moment in Cloud City Supply’s history. It’s officially our second birthday! To celebrate, we’re giving you an inside look into our origins and how our brand was born.

 

The void that needed to be filled

Before the owner of Cloud City founded this award-winning Silicon Valley CBD Store, she searched tirelessly for a natural remedy for her debilitating sleep and anxiety issues. Covid-19 pandemic restrictions were shifting, and the cannabis industry was still gaining momentum in the South Bay. Amy Taylor had previously been introduced to different forms of cannabis, but had a hard time identifying solutions that worked as health aids that didn’t come with overwhelming psychoactive side effects.

Her initial research would include visits to three different dispensaries that gave way to varied outcomes. The first shop sold her an edible that had way too high of a THC concentration level. Though she enjoyed the experience, Amy knew this wasn’t a sustainable solution if she wanted to be able to function throughout the day. At the second, she was greeted by budtenders who were equally as unconcerned with helping clientele as they were uninformed about the products they were selling. The third time had to be the charm though, right?

 

Relief at last

Finally, she found the CBD-based help she was looking for at the third dispensary she visited. But for a less-determined individual, Amy knew the slim possibility of making it this far. Having to jump through hoops would have turned the average customer off forever, and she knew so many people who could benefit from the relief she did eventually find with CBD. Thus, she decided she would be the one to fill the void between great products and sophisticated customer service.

Amy opened Cloud City Supply in downtown Campbell, California in the summer of 2021. In such an uncertain time, her mission was to connect those in need to personalized solutions by educating her customers in an inviting space. Not only do Cloud City employees take the time to recommend products according to each client’s individual needs, but they also provide detailed instructions on how to use each one before letting anyone leave the store. In the short two years it’s been in operation, the store has established itself as a reputable brand for quality CBD products. The Cloud City Supply staff has built a tight-knit community based on the trusting relationships they have with their customers. In addition to being recognized by Mercury News as the Best CBD Store in the South Bay, Cloud City has enjoyed immersing itself into the downtown Campbell community by hosting several events including educational seminars, the Sunday farmers market, the Bunnies & Bonnets parade, Wine Walks, an annual community Blood Drive, and more.

 

Celebrate with us!

This year we’re celebrating Cloud City Supply’s second birthday with a FREE event at our brick-and-mortar in downtown Campbell. Join us for mouthwatering bites by local food vendors, music by a live DJ, a raffle, and of course, a champagne toast to commemorate our growth and the special community we have to thank for it. 

Oh, and we also have great specials going on all week, both in-store and online. Check out the event details below and pencil us into your calendar for this Saturday. RSVP here to save your spot!

 

Cloud City Supply’s 2nd Birthday Bash

Saturday, August 19th, 2023

6:00 – 9:00 pm

325 E Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

 

P.s.- both your human and furry friends are welcome too!

 

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The History & Origins Of CBD In Alternative Medicine

The History & Origins of CBD

As a leading voice in CBD products and education in the South Bay, Cloud City Supply is celebrating National CBD Day with a little history lesson today. In this post, we will explore the history and origins of CBD, and explain how the compound became such an attractive option in alternative medicinal practices today.

Although CBD seems to have only gained popularity in recent years, did you know there’s actually a rich history that dates back thousands of years in various ancient cultures that have used cannabis for its plethora of healing properties?

The origins and evolution of CBD in medicine

Originating documentation begins in 2737 BCE in ancient Chinese medical texts. Chinese physicians used the cannabis plant as a natural remedy for various conditions including pain relief, inflammation, and indigestion. In the ancient Indian Ayurvedic medicinal practice – one of the world’s oldest holistic healing systems – cannabis was also used for pain management, anxiety, and even epilepsy. Around the 7th century, the plant gained recognition in the Middle East and quickly became a staple herbal remedy throughout Islamic cultures. Arabic medical texts mention it was utilized for many of the same therapeutic purposes, most notably for pain relief.

Eventually, cannabis’ gleaming reputation reached Europe during the medieval period and was listed in many pharmacopeias throughout the 19th century. During this time cannabis was also used for copious common medicinal purposes in the United States until it was later criminalized in the early 20th century. It wasn’t until the 1940s when CBD garnered the interest of researchers who first discovered the compound in the cannabis plant. Approximately 50 years later, after scientists ascertained knowledge of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) in the 1990s, data about specific cannabinoid extracts (like CBD) and how they interact with the human body to produce these magical effects became available.

Modern research and legalization

The medical marijuana movement gained momentum in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, which led to the legalization of medical cannabis in several countries and states within the United States. Research shows that medical marijuana has made a significant impact on the treatment of chronic health conditions such as epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and chronic pain. CBD is most affectionately known for providing the same therapeutic benefits as marijuana without the psychoactive effects. This has earned the compound’s credibility as an effective, non-intoxicating antidote in modern alternative medicine.

As the stigma around cannabis decreases, more countries and states have moved to legalize its medicinal and even recreational use. Legalization has opened doors for new findings in research and development that suggest CBD as a notable treatment for conditions ranging from anxiety, insomnia, inflammation, and neurodegenerative diseases. Today, relaxing legal restrictions for the use and production of CBD continues to allow new learnings about the compound and its potential medical applications to surface.

The future of CBD

The history of CBD in alternative medicine reflects a long-standing tradition of cannabis and its derivatives for restorative purposes in ancient healing practices. While research is still underway and the secret powers of CBD continue to unfold, there’s one thing we can be sure of: CBD is an esteemed treatment option and curative supplement for anyone looking to improve their mental or physical health.