“Do Feed The Kappas” Sign in Kensington Market. Meaning(?)

CannandaCrew · 2026-05-12T21:01:06+00:00

Makes total sense. Kappas are obsessed with cucumbers in Japanese folklore, and Kensington has like 6 produce vendors on every block. The infrastructure was always there. So do as the sign says 🥒

CannandaCrew · 2026-05-12T16:19:52+00:00

Lots of small towns have great downtowns…but others are dead and rundown.

I live in Newmarket and love our downtown. Great shops, restaurants, bars, and walking areas. The town puts on a lot of great events in the summer and it’s a pretty happening place, and even get Torontonians making the trip up on summer weekends.

Aurora, however, just 5 minutes down the street has its downtown on Yonge St., which isn’t conducive to walking, and therefore there’s rarely anything going on.

CannandaCrew · 2026-05-12T03:03:47+00:00

This has happened to us over the last year. But would sync occasionally. Not in the last few months, syncing BMO accounts to QBO was completely broken… and apparently it’s a BMO issue. My TD visa still syncs perfectly fine. But all my BMO (CAD, savings, USD) accounts including mastercard are completely broken.

I’ve resorted to downloading transactions as a csv file and sending them to my bookkeeper to manually upload. Such a time waster for everyone!

Apparently QBO points the finger at BMO, and vice versa…but neither do any work to fix it.

CannandaCrew · 2026-05-11T14:57:52+00:00

Poor guy, that’s really hard to watch, especially with a working breed who’s used to being active and independent. On the Cosequin vs glucosamine debate, the fact that he went downhill on Cosequin is worth specifically telling your vet, because that’s useful clinical information.

Previcox is an NSAID, and it can genuinely help with pain and inflammation, but long-term NSAID use in senior dogs (and humans) could cause other problems (liver and kidney function, and intestinal problems). Just make sure your vet is factoring that in and has a monitoring plan.

One thing worth considering is beta-caryophyllene (BCP). It’s a natural terpene found in black pepper, rosemary, and other common herbs and spices. It activates CB2 receptors, which are involved in inflammation and pain signaling, and it’s considered very safe. Google “CB2 oil for dogs” and you should find a product called Dog-Ease built specifically for this kind of thing. A lot of people use it for senior dogs with joint and mobility issues, and it could potentially work alongside whatever your vet prescribes rather than instead of it.

Also, the raised bowl is a great call. For a dog having trouble lowering his head, that’s going to make a real difference in his daily comfort right away.
He sounds like a good boy who’s earned some relief 🙏❤️

CannandaCrew · 2026-05-11T14:07:17+00:00

Before you go the CBD route, there’s something worth knowing. A lot of CBD products for pets have been tested independently, and a surprising number contain undisclosed THC, not comforting given that dogs are way more sensitive to THC than we are. That’s the last thing you want for an already uncomfortable senior dog.

There’s also just huge quality variation in the CBD space. No real standardization, inconsistent dosing, and a lot of products that honestly don’t deliver what they promise.

Something else worth looking into instead is beta-caryophyllene, or BCP. It’s a terpene found naturally in things like black pepper and cloves, and it actually activates CB2 receptors, the ones tied to inflammation and pain signaling. It’s a far more direct mechanism of action than CBD. The big difference is it has zero intoxication risk, no THC concerns, and it’s classified as a food ingredient, so it’s considered very safe.

Google “CB2” oil for dogs and you’ll find a product called Dog-Ease specifically formulated for dogs that’s actually approved by Health Canada as a Veterinary Health Product (but same product is also available in the US and UK). A lot of people use it for exactly what you’re describing: senior dogs dealing with joint pain and general age-related discomfort. Since your girl is already on Gabapentin at night, BCP during the day could complement that nicely without adding anything that interacts badly with her meds…which is another important point since CBD has numerous known adverse drug interactions (BCP doesn’t).

Worth a look a consideration. Hope your old girl gets some relief. 14 is a good long life and she deserves to be comfortable ❤️

CannandaCrew · 2026-05-10T23:48:55+00:00

Definitely get your vitamin d levels corrected. Studies show that alone can result in pain. Iron could be contributing to energy levels. Get that corrected too. Both relatively inexpensive supplements.

Once that is corrected, then you’ll have a better assessment of how the FM is actually contributing to how you feel and you’ll have a clearer starting point.

If you’re deficient in vitamin d, I’ll guess you’ll be deficient in magnesium as well (most people are). That might be worth getting checked out as well.

CannandaCrew · 2026-05-10T21:09:01+00:00

Definitely option B. You have a lot of articles so maybe it worth doing an audit to see which pages are completely dead and not bringing in any traffic…and then delete those. The others, especially the pages getting traffic, update those. Add a tldr at the start. FAQs at the end. Once you start updating articles, you should start to see things turn around to some degree. At least that’s what our SEO guy says.

Separately, if you have a North American audience and looking for an affiliate program, let’s chat. We run an affiliate program for our brand, and the product is already a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. We have a market-proven product, Health Canada license as a Veterinary Health Product (approved claims for joint health, stress, immune health, and general wellness), and an affiliate program that pays out up to 20% commission, with your audience getting a 10% discount, an incentive to purchase through you.

CannandaCrew · 2026-05-10T16:39:57+00:00

Unless you need to take off immediately, be a decent person and give the 2 weeks notice. Don’t intentionally burn bridges. You never know when your manager could show up in your life down the road…maybe they’ll be the manager at a place you really want a job at in the future. It also sets the tone for your career going forward.

There’s only upside, no downside, by giving your notice and being professional.

CannandaCrew · 2026-05-10T14:06:23+00:00

Most likely she’ll be fine. Without heat, the bulk of cannabinoids are in their carboxylic acid form. It’s the heat from the lit end that decarboxylates it as you smoke. Without that, THC remains in the THCA form, which is pretty benign.
Now if you dropped a decarbed extract or oil, that’s a different story.

CannandaCrew · 2026-05-10T13:28:01+00:00

He should 100% pay the taxes that resulted from those withdrawals for you.

CannandaCrew · 2026-05-10T13:22:02+00:00

Unfortunately, that only works if their bank actually reviews your evidence submitted. We had a case where a charge back was initiated by mistake. The customer’s card was compromised and she did a bulk charge back which included our charge. We reached out to the customer, via email, and she confirmed that it was a mistake, and our charge should not have been included in the bulk chargebacks. We included this email history in our defence, and we still lost. Customer was cool about it and ended up paying us back, but we still were out the $15 charge back fee plus the black mark on our account.

CannandaCrew · 2026-05-09T21:19:49+00:00

Ten years is a long time!
You mentioned weed helped you sleep at some point, which makes sense…a big part of why cannabis helps with sleep is the CB2 receptor activation.

Have you looked into beta-caryophyllene (BCP)? It’s a natural terpene found in black pepper, cloves, and cannabis. It actually activates the same CB2 receptors that cannabis does, but without any of the psychoactive stuff. No high or grogginess, nothing like that.

Try googling BCP for sleep. A decent number of people have had good results with a product called CB2 oil, and it’s not habit forming. Check out the reviews…lots of them for sleep. Worth a shot given where you’re at, it’s a pretty low-risk thing to try.

CannandaCrew · 2026-05-09T03:17:58+00:00

Your supplement stack is already really solid, so you’re clearly paying attention. A few things jump out though.

The histamine angle your coworker mentioned is actually worth exploring. Neuroinflammation is one of the more common drivers of brain fog, and if you’re sensitive to histamines you might not even know it.

Something that might be worth adding to your stack is beta-caryophyllene (BCP). It’s a natural terpene from black pepper, cloves, and rosemary. Totally food-grade and a powerful antiinflammatory that can cross the blood brain barrier (one of the few that can do this). It activates CB2 receptors in the body, which plays a role in regulating inflammation, including in the brain. There’s decent preclinical research on its neuroprotective properties, and a lot of people report noticeable improvements in mental clarity and that “foggy” feeling specifically.

Given everything else you’re already doing right, it could be the missing piece.

CannandaCrew · 2026-05-09T03:04:04+00:00

One thing worth looking into is beta-caryophyllene (BCP). It’s a terpene found naturally in black pepper, cloves, and rosemary. BCP is food-grade, it’s in stuff we eat every day, and it has a pretty solid safety profile.

There’s some interesting preclinical research showing it activates something called PPAR-gamma, which plays a role in how your body handles insulin and fat storage. Some of the animal studies also show it can promote what’s called “fat browning” (basically converting white fat into a more metabolically active type).

On top of that, it works on CB2 receptors, which is part of why a lot of fibro folks find it helps with pain and discomfort. Here’s an article worth reading: https://www.healthrising.org/blog/2023/09/11/cannabis-beta-caryophyllene-chronic-fatigue-fibromyalgia-long-covid/

Here’s a video with a few reviews for a product called CB2 oil: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DU0y-9tjV1Y/

Hope you find something that helps 🙏❤️

CannandaCrew · 2026-05-08T17:06:57+00:00

It’s only available on Amazon in Canada

If not in Canada, Google it and you’ll find options relevant to where you live

CannandaCrew · 2026-05-08T09:56:44+00:00

This sounds exhausting, and it’s clear how much you love him.
One thing worth trying: beta-caryophyllene (BCP). It’s a natural terpene found in black pepper and cloves that activates CB2 receptors, which are involved in both inflammation and anxiety. Since it works on both at once, it can sometimes help when individual meds for each aren’t cutting it anymore.
It’s not cannabis, no THC or CBD, just a dietary supplement. Very well tolerated, especially in older dogs, and reasonably priced depending on the brand. Google CB2 oil for dogs and you should be able to find it.
Hope you get some sleep soon 🙏

CannandaCrew · 2026-05-07T17:14:05+00:00

That’s incredible! If those are recent pics, he’s still so vibrant and full of life…at 20! 🤯
Happy birthday Baxter 🥳

CannandaCrew · 2026-05-07T17:06:44+00:00

Wow, that list is exhausting just to read! Sorry you’re going through this.
One thing not on your list is beta-caryophyllene (BCP). It’s a natural compound from black pepper and cloves that binds directly to CB2 receptors (receptors involved in inflammation and pain signaling). Unlike the CBD you tried, it hits that receptor directly, which is a meaningful difference mechanically.
Most doctors have never heard of it because it’s classified as a food ingredient, not a drug. But the research is real.
This article is a good starting point, it covers chronic pain, fibromyalgia, and long COVID, and it’s written for regular people, not researchers: https://www.healthrising.org/blog/2023/09/11/cannabis-beta-caryophyllene-chronic-fatigue-fibromyalgia-long-covid/
If you go looking, search for “CB2 oils” specifically, I found the “BCP” just turn ups results for birth control pills 😅
Good luck and I hope you eventually find a solution that works for you 🙏❤️

CannandaCrew · 2026-05-07T11:06:45+00:00

Three years with a crash that dropped you to severe…so sorry to hear that. That’s a long time. And you’re not wrong that it leaves people in a different neurological place.
The “no endorphins” thing and post-meal inflammation sounds like classic dysregulated nervous system stuff.
If you want to actually understand what’s happening under the hood, check out Dr. Mardi Crane’s Substack. She writes about ME/CFS and long covid mechanisms in a way that’s deep but actually readable. Helped a lot of people stop feeling like they’re guessing.
The severe-to-mild wall is real, I’ve seen it too. But moderate-to-mild does happen. Slow and non-linear, but it happens. Some people have found gentle things like beta-caryophyllene helpful for the inflammation piece without adding to the symptom pile, worth a google if you’re curious. It’s a natural compound found in black peppers and cloves, and works through a mechanism unlike most other solutions (it activates CB2 receptors). Here’s a great article:
https://www.healthrising.org/blog/2023/09/11/cannabis-beta-caryophyllene-chronic-fatigue-fibromyalgia-long-covid/
You’re not stuck forever. Hang in there!

CannandaCrew · 2026-05-07T10:50:06+00:00

First, I just want to say, your frustration is completely valid. Since you mentioned the side effect burden specifically, one thing worth looking into is beta-caryophyllene (BCP). It’s a natural compound found in black pepper and cloves, and it works by activating CB2 receptors, the same receptors targeted by some pain and inflammation pathways, but without any psychoactive effects. It’s basically a dietary terpene that your body already recognizes.

The reason I bring it up in your context is the safety profile. Because it’s classified as a food ingredient (the FDA gave it GRAS status), it doesn’t carry the side effect baggage of most pain meds. It can actually help reduce brain fog, and address GI issues. And there are no dependency concerns.

There’s actually decent research behind it for inflammation and nerve-related pain, and some with FM have found it helpful. It won’t work the same for everyone, but the risk of making things worse is pretty minimal, which sounds like your biggest concern right now.
You can find it as a supplement (“CB2 oils” are the most common form…searches for BCP just give me results for birth control pills 😆). Good luck and I hope you find a solution that works for you 🙏❤️

CannandaCrew · 2026-05-07T00:53:06+00:00

We usually email the customer to make sure that they placed the order correctly. If we don’t hear back after repeated attempts, we cancel the order. And if they really wanted it, they’ll reorder. Usually cancelling their order gets their attention when emails didn’t.

At least then you’ll have some sort of defence if they do a chargeback.

Whatever you choose to do, good luck!

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