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Now open 7 days a week at the Painted Tree Boutiques in Overland Park at 135th and Antioch, and North KC at Barry Road and I29, 10am to 8pm daily.

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SB H**p is happy to announce that you can now pick up our products at the Painted Tree Boutique in Barrywoods (I29 & Barry Rd). In June you will also be able to pick them up at the Painted Tree in Overland Park (135th & Antioch). Both locations are open every day from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. Give yourself some extra time when you come by though, as there are over 100 other shops in each of these amazing malls!

Treat your Mom to something sweet and relaxing this Mother's Day. CBG Caramels taste great and reduce stress and anxiety. Pick her up a bag at the OP, Lenexa, KC Rivermarket, or Spanish Springs Mercado Farmers Markets Saturday so she can handle your wacky brother-in-law Sunday.

Storm season is officially here and if your dog is stressed, come get some hand made, bacon flavored CBD dog treats at the OP market Saturday. They are amazing at calming dogs down and will sell out quickly so get there early. We are in the same row (south end) but across the isle from last year.

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Alcohol vs. Edibles: Is One Worse for Your Health Than the Other?

Getting buzzed is big business. According to a 2023 report sponsored by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, adults ages 35 to 50 are turning to alcohol and ma*****na at record levels. And that’s not just a nightly cocktail or joint. Recently, North American edible sales have soared, climbing to more than $3.5 billion in 2022, per the market research firm Global Market Insights. While there’s no arguing both substances are popular and both come with some risks, it’s less clear whether alcohol or edibles consumption is worse for your health. Here’s what the experts have to say.

Your Body on Alcohol

Nobody has to tell you that alcohol goes straight to your head. Once it gets there, it messes with your brain’s communication system, affecting your judgment, mood and coordination, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. On the mild end of the spectrum, that can make you feel pleasantly tipsy. However, a few too many can have devastating consequences, such as falls, accidents and impaired judgement, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the long term, heavy drinking is responsible for roughly more than 140,000 deaths annually, according to the CDC. But even light to moderate drinking can have hazards, like an increased risk for cancer, for instance. Alcohol is a carcinogen, contributing to 5.6% of cancers and 4% of cancer deaths nationwide, according to the National Cancer Institute, which also points out that as little as one drink a day can increase your cancer odds. Excessive alcohol can also flood the body with toxins that may harm your heart, liver, pancreas, gut, lungs, kidneys and immune system, says the NIAAA.

Your Body on Edibles

Edibles are cannabis-infused foods like gummies, brownies and muffins. They get their buzz-promoting properties from a substance in the cannabis plant called tetrahydrocannabinol (aka THC), explains the National Institute on Drug Abuse. What happens to your body when you eat them? “Depending on the dose, edibles may produce a feeling of relaxation, giddiness or euphoria,” says Janice Newell Bissex, M.S., RDN, a holistic cannabis practitioner at Jannabis Wellness and program director of Cannabinoid Medical Sciences at John Patrick University School of Integrative and Functional Medicine. “But if overconsumed, edibles may cause anxiety, panic, paranoia, dizziness, rapid heart rate and altered perception,” she says. Like alcohol, cannabis can also impair your ability to drive, doubling the risk of having a car accident, according to the UCLA Center for Cannabis and Cannabinoids.

How safe are they over the long haul? “There are few long-term effects of edibles for most people,” says Peter Grinspoon, M. D., a primary care physician and cannabis specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital and author of Seeing Through the Smoke: A Cannabis Specialist Untangles the Truth About Ma*****na. Of course, there are exceptions, he explains, namely people who are pregnant, breastfeeding or have a family history of psychosis. Because of concerns about brain development, any kind of cannabis product is also a no-go for teenagers, he adds. While there’s probably little concern if you have the occasional gummy, heavy cannabis use can lead to addiction, known as cannabis use disorder, which affects 30% of users, per the CDC.

Comparing Alcohol vs. Edibles

Short-Term Effects

Depending on whether you’ve eaten recently or not, alcohol’s effects usually hit somewhere between 15 to 45 minutes after consumption. Edibles are far less predictable, kicking in anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours later, says Newell Bissex. “People run into problems when they consume an edible and don’t feel much after 30 to 60 minutes and then decide to take another,” says Newell Bissex. “Then by the time it takes effect, they’ve overconsumed to the point of being stoned and uncomfortable.” That’s because edibles hang out in your body for a long time. While alcohol is usually fully metabolized within four to eight hours, edibles don’t even start to peak until after four hours after you eat them, and effects can last for as long as 12 hours, says Newell Bissex.

Long-Term Effects

Comparing the long-term health effects of alcohol and edibles is a little bit like comparing apples and oranges. Sure, we have decades of research on alcohol. “By contrast, commercially produced edible cannabis products haven’t been available in the U.S. for very long, so we haven’t had much chance to study them,” says Ellicott Matthay, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Population Health at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine. “The combination of these products being relatively new plus the regulatory barriers to conducting cannabis research means that we know far less than we would like to about their short- and long-term effects on health and behavior,” Matthay explains.

Still, experts do have some thoughts on the matter, especially when addiction is concerned. “I would say that alcohol is more addictive, and that the addiction is far more life-destroying than cannabis use disorder,” says Grinspoon. “That said, people can become addicted to cannabis, and they need to be treated with skill, empathy and compassion.” On the flip side, cannabis may have some genuine health benefits. Alcohol, not so much. Although alcohol was once believed to protect against heart disease, the latest research in JAMA Network Open reveals that alcohol may not be so great for your heart after all and has lots of other downsides. Cannabis, however, may provide relief for people living with chronic pain, multiple-sclerosis-related spasticity or nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy, according to emerging evidence from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.

Other Factors to Consider

How Much and How Often

The CDC recommends limiting alcohol to one drink a day for women and two for men. Since edibles aren’t federally regulated, they’re more like the Wild West. “It’s important to start low and go slow,” says Newell Bissex. “I start my clients with 2.5 milligrams THC, but bear in mind that some dispensaries sell edibles with 10 to 25 milligrams per serving, which for a new user would likely cause unwanted side effects.” To prevent dependence, she recommends that long-term users take tolerance breaks for a day or two each week, or a week off every month or so.

Legal and Social Issues

“Cannabis and alcohol have very different effects on the brain and there will be social implications,” says Grinspoon. “For example, cannabis can make you peaceful, increase your connection with other people and give your personal insights, while alcohol can make people loud and bellicose,” he says. There is one caveat, and that’s if a person uses both alcohol and edibles together, which is the least healthy option.

Matthay also has concerns about consuming alcohol and cannabis together. “Proponents of cannabis legalization emphasized that greater access to legal cannabis products could lead to substitution of alcohol for cannabis and thus reductions in alcohol use and alcohol-related harms,” she explains. “However, emerging evidence seems to suggest that instead of substitution, people seem to use both alcohol and cannabis more often, both in sequence and at the same time, which appears to confer extra risks.”

Frequently Asked Questions

Are edibles as bad for your liver as alcohol? What about your kidneys?

“No. Edibles are not hard on the kidneys,” says Grinspoon. In fact, he says, using cannabis for pain in lieu of NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen, is better for your kidneys. Since cannabis doesn’t cause cirrhosis or liver failure, edibles are also much safer for the liver, he adds.

Are edibles actually good for sleep?

Maybe. “Alcohol can be a significant sleep disruptor, while low-dose edibles tend to calm the body to promote a restful night’s sleep, without unpleasant side effects or next-day grogginess,” says Newell Bissex. Still, it’s important not to rely too much on edibles for sleep.

Are edibles better for your body than alcohol?

The answer appears to be yes. “Generally, cannabis is safer than alcohol, especially if used responsibly,” says Grinspoon. And, unlike with alcohol, fatal overdoses of cannabis are very uncommon, if not impossible. That said, it's crucial to keep all cannabis products out of the reach of children, and for adults to partake mindfully and be aware of the risk of developing cannabis use disorder.

The Bottom Line

Whether you consume alcohol or edibles, the choice is up to you. There are so many reasons why someone may choose to use alcohol or edibles, and both options aren’t without risk. But if you’re looking to make an informed choice between one or the other, Newell Bissex says that edibles are a safer option. “I would not have believed this for the vast majority of my life, but research shows that the deleterious effects of alcohol—physical, mental and societal—are far worse than with cannabis consumption,” she says. If you use either cannabis or alcohol and feel like you may be developing substance use disorder, reach out to your primary medical provider or another trusted source for support.

Want to step up your Pickleball game in KC? Two of our Soggy Bottom Pros are holding a clinic on January 30-31. Open the QR code in their flyer below for more info and elevate your game!

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If you're suffering from sunshine deficiency or your back hurts from shoveling, CBD can help! Our THC-free caramels and gummies will flip that frown upside down faster than you can say "-20 degrees windchill? Really?!" And our pain cream will have you dancing with your shovel again in minutes.

Today and tomorrow only, GET 20% OFF any product(s) you purchase at SoggyBottomH**p.com by entering the code NOMOSNOW at checkout. You will also get free shipping on orders over $100 and 1 loyalty point for every dollar you spend on our site.

This offer expires at midnight Thursday, 1/18/24 and is not available in stores or reseller locations.

We received two more online reviews of our pain cream this morning.

"Have tried so many different products through the years. Many did absolutely nothing for the pain. Some gave minimal relief and were quite expensive. And others still took way to long before any relief was noticeable. While no product is a cure, this product is fast acting and has provided the greatest amount of relief. Absolutely LOVE this product!" - Rob E.

"Only CBD cream I have found that actually works!" - Liz

You can buy our Pain Cream online and we will ship it directly to a loved one who needs it, or, you can purchase gift certificates online and we will email it to that person to be redeemed online for ANY of our amazing CBD and CBG products.

We will be at the Lenexa Community Center Saturday morning. Come out and pick up your holiday CBD and some caramel stocking stuffers!

Still plenty of time to get your parents some CBD Pain Relief Cream or gift card stocking stuffers at SoggyBottomH**p.com. Free shipping on orders over $100 so stock up today!

Soggy Bottom H**p Quality CBD Products made from all natural, Midwest grown CBD and other organic and pharmaceutical grade ingredients.

Now Available! Gift Cards for the holiday season. Give the gift of health this year with digital gift cards starting at just $15. The cards never expire and can be emailed to you, or directly to the recipient. Purchase online now, with physical gift cards available at our pop-up markets in 2 weeks.

Also New! Enroll today in our Rewards Program and get points towards discounts on future sales! Get 50 points just for signing up.

If you’re bored on Black Friday, come see me at the Merry Market, aka the River Market north of downtown KC, or Bre on Saturday and Sunday!

Veterans Day Discount! CBD is well known to help PTSD, depression, pain, and many other ailments afflicting our beloved Veterans. From now until Saturday (Veterans Day) all Vets will receive a 10% discount on all Soggy Bottom CBD products purchased online, or at any of our remote markets from now until Veterans Day. To get the discount, enter the code VETERAN at checkout online, or tell the Event Manager "I'm a Vet" at the OP or KC Farmers Market, or the Ocala Mall this Saturday.

Just had this review posted on our website:

We started using this product with my 11 year old Rottweiler. He was diagnosed with bone cancer about a few weeks before we started him on this Soggy Bottom CBD Oil for large dogs. His Vet agreed to add this oil into his regimen. I am so glad we found this product. I put it on his food of the evenings and he is so happy after taking it. He is ready to play for awhile and go for a short evening walk. I also feel like it helps him get a good nights rest which helps him feel better in the a.m.
I highly recommend this product to anyone that has a dog with cancer. :( I know it is helping my dog.

This is just one of countless success stories we've heard about pets and CBD. Please share this post with someone you know who's fur baby is is old and/or suffering.

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Fall Candles & Wax Melts are in!

Candles are soy and have 600mg of CBD with a nice vanilla scent, and wax melts have 400 mg of CBD with the same relaxing scent. Both are amazing for aromatherapy and are available in limited quantities for as long as they last. Candles are just $25 and wax melts are $15. Available online or at any of our pop-up markets.

Check out our new Beverage Boost! 100mg of water soluble CBD, just $5 at one of the events below. The rain is supposed to hold off until afternoon tomorrow so get out early to get your CBD & CBG. Here's where we will be:

Overland Park Farmers Market - OP
Craft & Vendor Show at Kansas Christian College - OP
Lenexa Farmers Market - Lenexa
KC Farmers Market - Downtown KC
Ocala Mall- Ocala FL
Marley Mae Fall Market- Ocala FL

Comprehensive new study on the effectiveness of Medical Cannabis proves CBD and other cannabinoids reduce short and long term pain and anxiety!

Assessment of Medical Cannabis and Health-Related Quality of Life Is medical cannabis treatment associated with improvements in health-related quality of life?In this case series of 3148 patients, significant improvements were reported on all 8 domains of the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey health-related quality of ...

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With the newest Covid variant BA.2.86 starting to emerge, it may be time to start boosting your immune system with CBD. Research has shown that CBD can minimize or even inhibit Covid, as well many other autoimmune diseases. Here are the top 10:
1. Type 1 diabetes
2. Rheumatoid arthritis
3. Psoriasis / psoriatic arthritis
4. Multiple sclerosis
5. Lupus
6. Inflammatory bowel disease
7. Addisons's disease
8. Graves' disease
9. Sjogren's disease
10. Celiac disease

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are an easy way to get your daily dose of CBD to stay healthy this fall and winter. 30 day supply - $39.95 at https://www.soggybottomh**p.com/cbd-soft-gels/.

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Soggy Bottom H**p is sponsoring the PPA Circuit Pro Pickleball tournament this weekend in Overland Park. Stop by and see us!

Soggy Bottom H**p will be promoting our amazing pain relief products at the Professional Pickleball Association Pro Tour in Kansas City, August 24-27 at Elite Tennis and Wellness, 14481 Metcalf Ave in Overland Park. We will have free pain cream samples available, and are searching for top local and national pickleball players to sponsor. Stop by our tent and say 'hi' and get some free samples!

In 1973, 2 reporters from the Des Moines Register decided to cross Iowa on bicycles and write about the state. Their 7 day adventure captured the hearts of bicyclists everywhere and became an annual event known as RAGBRAI, (Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa). It is now the largest organized bike ride in the world with 60,000+ riders each day.

My daughter and I will be riding in it today, proudly sponsored by Soggy Bottom H**p! We will be sporting our bright new logo'd jerseys, while slathered up in pain cream from head to toe due to lack of training. We will be testing the limits of our cream, as well as the effects of CBD in mitigating severe heat stroke in 100 degree heat.

Did you know there's a right and a wrong way to eat a cannabis product? Whether it's CBD or THC, cannabis is fat soluble and needs fat to fully activate it, so eat your gummy or edible with something fat like butter or cheese and not on an empty stomach.

If you just swallow your edible, stomach acids will destroy up to 80% of it, so chew it up and hold it under your tongue or between cheek and gum and let it dissolve there. The nutrients will enter your bloodstream through pores in your mouth and you will feel the effect sooner and stronger than before.

Soggy Bottom H**p will be offering $10 off our 40mg, THC-free CBG gummies this weekend at all Farmers Markets and the Ocala Mall. AMAZING for stress and anxiety, and suitable for kids and young adults as they are 100% THC-free!

Love getting reviews like this!

🎆 Soggy Bottom H**p to the rescue! 💚 Our furry friend, Indio, was on the verge of losing his mind during the 4th of July fireworks, but thanks to this miracle CBD treats, he stayed calm and collected! 🐾✨ It's like magic in a bag, soothing his anxiety and helping him enjoy the festivities without a worry. 🌿🐶 If you're looking for a natural solution to keep your pup's tail wagging during loud celebrations, give Soggy Bottom H**p a try! 🎇🌟 **p

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The early bird gets the worm! And the good tomatoes, corn, pies, and everything else at the farmers market. Get out this morning to the Lenexa, OP or KC market and get more dog treats for storms and residual fireworks.

If you didn't get your dog some CBD for fireworks anxiety yet, your last chance is tomorrow (Sunday) at the KC Farmers Market in the River Market from 8-3. We will have 500 and 1000mg unscented and unflavored oil that will make the next week A LOT easier on them!

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Medical Ma*****na In Hospice: How Cannabis Can Help With End-Of-Life Care This article was originally published on The Fresh Toast and appears here with permission. When the time of passing is close, emotions run high. When hospice is involved, it helps, but the pain of upcoming loss and all the unresolved issues are still left. In the US, people are taught to believe in....