Cannabis News
January 2023
New Year's New Product Round-Up
New Year, same Elemental Wellness! We’re ready for yet another year of providing the Bay Area with the best cannabis around at the best...
September 2022
New Product Round-Up [September 2022]
We tend to believe if Bay Area-native Billie Joe Armstrong were composing ‘Wake Me Up When September Ends’ today, he’d likely choo...
August 2022
New Product Round-Up [August 2022]
Happy August, EWC Family! We hope all your summer plans are coming to fruition as envisioned, and if not, there’s still time to get on ...
July 2022
New Product Round-Up [July 2022]
Happy July, EWC Family! We hope you enjoyed June and Half Christmas for those who celebrate and have some positive energy riding into the new month...
June 2022
New Product Round-Up [June 2022]
Happy Monday, EWC Family! June is upon us, and with it, comes a full month of Pride celebration, a weekend for Father’s Day, and the official...
May 2022
New Product Round-Up [May 2022]
Welcome to May, EWC Family! If you’re reading this, that means you were able to survive April Fools’ Day, 420, and the usual avalanche ...
April 2022
New Product Round-Up [April 2022]
If you’re reading this, that means you survived April Fools’, and for that we’re thankful. Even better, we have a bevy of new produc...
March 2022
New Product Roundup [March 2022]
Good day, EWC Family! I start us off with a 'good day' on this beautiful Monday morning because it truly is -- the start of daylight saving...
February 2022
5 Superb Sativa Strains Suited for Super Bowl Sunday!
Well folks, Punxsutawney Phil did in fact see his shadow last week, which means we’ve got at least six more weeks until the weather begins to wa...
December 2022
New Product Round-Up [December 2022]
It’s a little early in December, but we’re getting the holiday celebrations started early with a slew of new products gifted to our ever-g...
November 2022
New Product Round-Up [November 2022]
Happy November, EWC Family! It’s safe to say we’ve officially cleared any lingering summer-like days, with the forecasted high settling...
October 2022
New Product Round-Up [October 2022]
Happy October, EWC Family! We hope by now you’ve traded in your sunglasses and swimsuit for your pumpkin spice lattes and costumes ,as spooky se...
January 2022
5 Efficacious Extracts to Help Thrust You Into 2022!
Time keeps on dripping, dripping, dripping into the future… Welcome to 2022, y’all! Happy to be here with you and excited to take this...
September 2021
Bake a Load Off: Relax This Labor Day Weekend with These 5 Indica-Heavy Features!
Happy Labor Day Weekend, EWC Family! We hope everybody out there is enjoying the start of the long weekend and properly soaking up the final few wee...
August 2021
Enjoy Some Quality R&R with These 5 Indica-Heavy Strains @ Elemental!
While many of us prefer to spend the bulk of our summer outside enjoying the weather, the party must end eventually, and when it’s time, we have...
July 2021
5 Enviable Extracts Able to Add Excitement to Your Independence Day!
Happy July, EWC Family! Summer is now in full-swing, and we’re seemingly beginning to put some distance between us and the party-poopin...
June 2021
5 Lively Products That'll Help Power Your Pride Month!
Happy June and Happy Pride Month, EWC Family! June is always one of our favorite months of the year, and we have a stupendous selection currently avai...
May 2021
No April Showers...Still Lots of May Flowers Available @ EWC!
Well, that was a bit of a surprising April. There was an obvious lack of April showers that lent itself to more time outside for folks, but we now hav...
April 2021
Five Fabulous Flowers for April Showers
Spring is officially here, folks! But then again, so is April, which means we may have some wet weather to trudge through first before we get to the...
March 2021
New Product Roundup [March 2021]
We put in the legwork for you this March and tracked down what’s in the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow -- turns out it’s a trio of ...
February 2021
Loads of Loveable Live Resins to Help Invigorate You for Valentine's Day!
Find live this Valentine’s Day at Elemental Wellness with our luscious live extract selection, perfect to give your holiday the flavor you&rsquo...
December 2021
New Product Roundup [December 2021]
Happy December, Elemental Fam! There are always tons of things happening at Elemental during the holiday season, and this year is certainly n...
November 2021
New Product Roundup [November 2021]
Happy November, folks! We’ll allow you a moment to adjust; after all, is there a more pronounced single-day vibe change than the one th...
October 2021
5 Spooky Sweet Treats to Help You Kick Off October!
Halloween fans, rejoice -- your month is upon us! As we enter what is undoubtedly the most mischievous, ghostly, and strange month of the year, we&rsq...
January 2021
5 Jaunty Joints to Keep You Jazzed this January!
Welcome to 2021, EWC Family! We imagine we’re not the only ones happy to wipe the slate clean and embark on this fresh journey into the...
September 2020
Enjoy 20% OFF Select Kush Queen Products All Week!
This week only (Mon., 9/7 thru Sun., 9/13), enjoy 20% off select Kush Queen products -- primer, gels, and lubricants! Let’s take a quick dive in...
August 2020
New Product Roundup [August 2020]
We’re getting thicker in our edible department for this month’s go-around with a couple of quality providers adding entire lines o...
July 2020
5 Icy Indicas to Help You Cool Down This Summer
We just ran through some of our favorite mostly-sativa-dominant options to stock your stash this summer -- today we flip the script and take a...
June 2020
Dr. Benson's Cannabis Corner #25: Gargling for COVID-19
In my previous blog I discussed recent research on cannabis’ role in maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Cannabinoids appear to kill bacteria in...
May 2020
5 May Flowers to Brighten Your Month!
May is upon us, which means brighter days are on the horizon, and as always, the flowers are in full bloom here at Elemental. Whether you’re loo...
April 2020
New Product Roundup [April 2020]
Hey, EWC Family, hope you all are staying safe and well out there -- just a reminder that we are still open for business, in-store and delivery, for b...
March 2020
Dr. Benson's Cannabis Corner #24: Say "Cheese!"
No, this blog is not about our wonderful dairy industry or one of The Netherlands’ main export products, but rather, refers to a recent bi...
February 2020
Find Your Utopia at Elemental!
u·to·pi·a noun an imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect. Utopia might...
December 2020
Five Desirable Features Fit for December
As we dive into the heart of the holiday season, and winter sneaks up upon us, having your stash strong is crucial in these times. We’ve...
November 2020
EWC Team Member Rachael Szmajda Featured in Authority Magazine's 'Women in Wellness'
As a part of my series about the women in wellness, I had the pleasure of interviewing Rachael Szmajda. Rachael Szmajda grew up in Maryland b...
October 2020
Elemental Gardens Is Back and Stronger Than Ever!
Our flower fanatics may have noticed some fresh strains slowly sneaking onto the menu since the beginning of the year, direct from our in-house grow t...
January 2020
5 Icy Indicas to Help You Through the Rest of Winter
Cannabis - Icy Indica Strains Happy Chinese New Year, Elemental Family! We hope you’re making it through the winter weather alright; If you&r...
September 2019
Strain Spotlight: Alien OG
It’s been a while since our last Strain Spotlight, so to pick things back up today we’ll be digging into a strain that’s tru...
August 2019
Strain Spotlight: Jack Herer
Named for one of the most influential activists in cannabis history, the Jack Herer strain had an extraordinary reputation to live up ...
July 2019
New Products and Price Drops Touch Down at EWC!
Here at Elemental, we’re always seeking new and exciting products to deliver to our customers at an unbeatable price! That’s why we&...
June 2019
Strain Spotlight: Black Jack
A true jack of all trades, the venerable Black Jack is a tried-and-true variety for those seeking a balanced hybrid with a refreshingly sweet ...
May 2019
Strain Spotlight: Fig Farms' Banana Fig #8
For regular followers of our blog, you may have noticed we began ‘Gettin’ Figgy Wit’ It’ in late March, in that we&rsq...
April 2019
420 Luau Strain Spotlight: Zkittlez
An increasingly common trend as of late especially, breeders have been naming strains after food going back many, many years. Admittedly, cann...
March 2019
FIG FARMS Arrives at Elemental!
High Times’ NorCal Cannabis Cup is consistently marked in red on the Elemental Wellness calendar each year -- it’s a great opportunity for...
February 2019
Dr. B's Cannabis Corner #21: CBD Revisited
Last week I had the privilege of attending an online lecture from Ethan Russo, one of the big names in scientific cannabis research. This is the guy w...
December 2019
5 Frosty Products for Your Lazy December Days
We’re halfway through December, and although winter hasn’t officially started yet, you’d be forgiven for thinking it had giv...
November 2019
Elemental's New Fall/Winter 2019 Line is Here!
Hi there, EWC family! We’ve got some good news and some bad news for you today. The bad news: the days are getting shorter and the weath...
October 2019
Strain Spotlight: Sour Diesel
The Sultan of Sativa. The King of Ash. The Colossus of Chronic. The Great Bambalachacha. Sure, these may just be half-assed, cannabis-centric tw...
January 2019
Dr. B's Cannabis Corner #18: The Age of Aquarius Meets The Age of Terpenoids
Some of you old hippies out there may remember the late 1960s musical “Hair,” with its naked people and the song “Aquarius.” S...
September 2018
Featured Provider: IC Collective
Today, we shine our spotlight on a brand that many of our flower lovers are likely familiar with: our friends at IC Collective. IC is renowned aroun...
August 2018
Dr. Benson's Cannabis Corner: Blog 13: Brains, Muscles, Guts: CED?
Ever since reading about Clinical Endocannabinoid Deficiency (CED) a few years ago (Russo; McPartland, et al.) I have been intrigued by the theory tha...
July 2018
Top 5 Bay Area Beaches and Which Strains to Bring With You
The peak of the summer is nearly upon us, which naturally has many of us planning an upcoming beach day. These past couple of weeks have been ...
June 2018
Dr. Benson's Cannabis Corner: Blog 11 - The Root of (All) Evil
It continues to amaze me when I look back on the history of medical cannabis, we in the USA have allowed ourselves to be brainwashed for more than 80 ...
May 2018
Top 5 Weed-Themed Movies
There are many different types of cannabis users out there, all of whom prefer different ‘high’ activities -- some of us listen to music...
April 2018
Dr. Benson's Cannabis Corner: Blog 7 - Trial and Error
In my last blog I expressed concern over the future of medical cannabis. Doctors must step up to the plate and once again take control of treating the...
March 2018
Dr. Benson's Cannabis Corner: Blog 6 - R.I.P. Medical Cannabis?
So, where were we last? Oh yes, “Growers, manufacturers, dispensaries, doctors, and patients need to educate themselves and make better use of t...
February 2018
Cannabis in the NFL
The National Football League and pain have a long, storied history with each other. Let’s face it: 250-pound men simply aren't meant to rep...
December 2018
5 Products to Help You Ring In the New Year @ EWC!
Happy holidays and happy new year, EWC family! It’s hard to believe an entire year has passed since the enactment of Prop. 64 and legal recreati...
November 2018
Cannabis & Concussions in the NFL
Boasting two teams within a mere 12 miles of each other, the Bay Area has always been a location of interest for fans of the NFL. Unfortunately, wit...
October 2018
Dr. B's Cannabis Corner: Blog 15: Human Parasites and Medical Cannabis
Maybe some of you are wondering about the above title to this blog. Cannabis prevents or cures human parasites? Wow! What a wonder drug! A...
January 2018
Featured Provier: Utopia Farms
Serving as one of our few vendors providing options in three distinct product categories (flower, concentrates, and edibles), Utopia Farms is certainl...
September 2017
Strain Spotlight: Do Si Do
Markedly more impressive than the Girl Scout Cookie variety it derives its name from, Do Si Do is a potent indica-dominant strain offering patients ...
August 2017
Cannabis & Restless Legs Syndrome
Patients struggling with restless legs syndrome (RLS) have long touted the efficacy of cannabis in treating the disorder--the results of a recent stud...
July 2017
New Products Arrive at Elemental!
We’ve added several new products to the menu recently that have our members talking! First, from Clarified Confections, comes the new L...
June 2017
Featured Provider: Habit
This month’s featured provider is creators of the wildly popular (100mg per bottle, $14 each at Elemental Wellness) that’s been fly...
May 2017
Clutch Carts and Kaneh Co. Join the Menu!
We’ve recently added a couple of new providers to help bolster our already-expansive selection of premium medicine: we’re pleased to intro...
April 2017
New Nursery Now Open!
After weeks of construction and planning, we’re happy to announce that our newly remodeled nursery is operative, just in time for grow season! The S...
March 2017
New to the Menu: Eel River Organics
We’re happy to add yet another high-quality cartridge option to our menu in Eel River Organcis' line of Nectar carts! These premium meds are so...
February 2017
Several New Products Arrive at Elemental!
Here at Elemental, we’re happy to provide our members with a vast, ever-changing selection of quality products! We’re always seeking more, compassio...
December 2017
Dr. Benson's Cannabis Corner: Blog 1 - Introduction
Ladies and Gentlemen (and all those in-between), due to overwhelming popular demand (from two people), I have been asked to start a blog about medic...
November 2017
Join us for Tax-Free Monday on Nov. 6th!
California has long been at the forefront of the cannabis movement in the United States, first taking initiative with its monumental passing of Propos...
January 2017
Strain Spotlight: Red Congolese
Sifting through the list of racy, sativa landrace strains, legendary Durban Poison tends to overshadow the competition. After all, its appeal to sativ...
September 2016
September Specials at Elemental!
It’s a new month, which means we've got all new specials at Elemental! This month’s featured providers are Lifted Bites and Bhang; enjoy e...
July 2016
We now carry Von Baron Farms!
We're excited to announce that we now carry Von Baron Farms' renowned cookie spreads! The spreads will be available in two different potencies--50 m...
June 2016
What Type of Nail is Best for Your Dab Rig?
When a patient initially chooses to venture into cannabis concentrates such as wax or shatter, they must first decide which method is best to consum...
May 2016
Strain Spotlight: Miss USA
With a name that tends to stand out among the rest, Miss USA is a high-potency indica-dominant hybrid that’s been creating quite the buzz among Elem...
April 2016
Elemental Voted No. 1 Collective in San Jose!
We are ecstatic to announce that Elemental Wellness has been chosen as the best dispensary in Silicon Valley in the 2016 Metro ‘Best Of’ issue! We c...
March 2016
Register to Vote at Elemental!
Want to vote, but don’t have time to register? Elemental is offering voter registration from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. each of the next four Fridays, April ...
February 2016
Nursery Returns to Elemental
After a brief absence due to location change and Title XI regulations, the nursery has returned to Elemental Wellness once again to offer some of th...
December 2016
Community Outreach Meeting on Dec. 7
The Elemental Wellness Community Outreach program is under a full head of steam and delivering classes and medical cannabis presentations to college...
November 2016
Thanks for Making Spa Day a Success!
Elemental held its much-anticipated Spa Day on October 23rd; the event was well-received by members, and, more importantly, raised a significant sum...
October 2016
New Price Match Guarantee!
At Elemental, we’re constantly brainstorming unique ways to improve member experience, and thus, are happy to share several new improvements we plan...
January 2016
No-Bake Brownies and Granola Bars
After a brief hiatus due to moving locations, Cooking with Cannabis has returned to Elemental. To celebrate the return of the class, our instructo...
September 2015
Blood Drive
Please help us save lives. Sign up to donate blood for our semi-annual Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday, Sept 21st from 12-6pm at Elemental. &nbs...
April 2015
Meal Match Drive
Our Meal Match Fund Drive was a huge success thanks to the kindness and generosity of our members this past holiday season! With the donations ...
March 2015
Ask your Pet about Cannabis use
In Nevada, pet owners are hoping that a new bill passes that would allow them to choose cannabis as an option for treating their animals. Students f...
December 2015
The New Dispensary at Timothy Drive
There’s a swath of purple and a lot of lavender. It’s soothing. And that’s what a dispensary should be. The new home of Elemental Wellness will be a...
November 2015
Cannabis and Cancer
There is a lot of buzz going around regarding cannabis as a cancer cure. This is inaccurate from a medical standpoint. Cannabis does not cure c...
October 2015
Keurig Winner
Congratulations to our Keurig Giveaway winner! We hope you enjoy your new brew system with a Jane's Brew coffee pod! What will we giveaway next?!? K...
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