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Cannabis Journalist & Health Science Researcher
I write about: Cannabinoids, terpenes, phytochemicals, organic cultivation
Luke Sumpter
Luke Sumpter specialises in endocannabinoid system science, cannabis phytochemicals, and organic cultivation.
“As something that makes us who we are, we should all seek to learn more about the endocannabinoid system”
With a degree in Clinical Health Sciences and a passion for growing plants, Luke has worked as a professional writer at the intersection of these fields for the past 7 years. Having completed his dissertation on the emerging role of the endocannabinoid system in musculoskeletal medicine, he has a growing interest in the interactions between cannabinoids found in the plant kingdom and this universal regulator.
Luke has also spent several years researching and writing about organic cultivation methods, with a particular focus on soil biology and how caring for the interconnected web of microbes in the soil leads to superior yields and healthier plants. His background in covering health and physiology content allowed him to get to grips with scientific literature and convey complex concepts in simple terms for wider audiences.
Overall, Luke’s areas of expertise are:
- Endocannabinoid system science
- Cannabinoids, terpenes, and phytochemicals
- Organic cultivation
Luke’s latest posts
Latest posts
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Top 10 Highest-Yielding Indoor Cannabis Strains
So, you're planning to grow weed indoors for the first time. Or perhaps you've harvested your fair share of indoor cannabis and are looking for better results. Either way, these 10 high-yielding ca ...
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What Is Hemp Wick? (And How to Use It)
Do you use hemp papers? Well, now it's time to start using hemp wick to light your blunts and bongs! With a beeswax coating, hemp wick burns steadily, and most products are large enough to keep you ...
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Top 10 Biggest Yielding Cannabis Strains (2022 Update)
What trait do you care about the most when it comes to cannabis? If you value massive yields and packed stash jars then you need to try the biggest yielding cannabis strains of 2022. These varietie ...
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Cannabis Hydroponics: Indoor vs Outdoor
We've all seen those gorgeous pictures of hydroponic weed plants online. However, most of the time, they're pictured thriving under powerful grow lights and surrounded by fans and other electronic ...
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The Benefits of Hemp Candles and How to Make Them
Are you looking for a way to make your smoking sessions even more relaxing? Hemp candles will add ambience and fill up the room with aromatic terpenes. The addition of hemp seed oil also makes them ...
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Can You Smoke Weed While on Antibiotics?
Can you smoke weed while taking antibiotics? Does weed itself work as an antibiotic? Join us as we take a deep dive into the history and types of antibiotics, if cannabinoids such as THC and CBD in ...
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How Does Cannabis Affect the Immune System?
Early research shows that cannabis could dampen immune system activity instead of boosting it. But what does this mean? While there is a lot we still don't know, preclinical research is pitching ca ...
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Everything You Need to Know About Making Marijuana Tincture
A cannabis tincture is a great way to deliver cannabinoids into the body, avoiding the pitfalls of smoking while still inducing a blissful buzz. Here's what marijuana tinctures are and how to make ...
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Top 10 High-THC Strains of 2022
Calling 2021 a challenging year would be an understatement. After weathering the storm, cannabis growers all over the world are welcoming spring 2022 with open arms. It's time to embrace a new year ...
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How to Get High Naturally
Most of us fire up a bong or blunt when we want to get high—and it works. But did you know that nature offers many different means to alter our consciousness in a favourable way? These methods incl ...
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