add tips for clearing blocked mmj carts and a quick reference page regarding mmj terpenes

content/tips/meds-mmj-blocked-carts.md

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+---
+title: Clearing Blocked Marijuana Carts
+author: 
+  - KemoNine
+publishDate: 2023-03-25
+lastMod: 2023-03-25
+toc: true
+draft: false
+categories:
+  - tips
+  - medications
+tags:
+  - marijuana
+  - mmj
+  - weed
+---
+
+## Changelog
+{{< changelog >}}
+{{< change 2023-03-25 "Initial creation" >}}
+{{< /changelog >}}
+
+{{< end_section >}}
+
+## Prerequisites
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+
+This tip is a life-hack that assumes
+
+- You have a standard marijuana `510 cart` that is blocked and has no draw to it
+- You have a metal tooth pick or similar tool on-hand
+
+{{< end_section >}}
+
+## Clearing the blockage
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+
+To clear the blockage
+
+1. Disconnect the cart
+1. Push a metal tooth pick into the cart blockage. You should feel a push back.
+    - Note: Do *not* push all the way through the blockage
+1. Wiggle the tooth pick around lightly
+1. Pull the toothpick out in a quick motion
+1. Repeat above until you can draw on the disconnected cart freely
+1. Re-attach cart and enjoy
+1. Use a towel and isopropyl alcohol at a greater than or equal to 80% concentration to clean the tooth pick
+
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content/tips/meds-mmj-terpenes.md

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+---
+title: Marijuana Terpenes
+author: 
+  - KemoNine
+publishDate: 2023-03-25
+lastMod: 2023-03-25
+toc: true
+draft: false
+categories:
+  - tips
+  - medications
+tags:
+  - marijuana
+  - mmj
+  - weed
+  - terpene
+---
+
+## Changelog
+{{< changelog >}}
+{{< change 2023-03-25 "Initial creation" >}}
+{{< /changelog >}}
+
+{{< end_section >}}
+
+## Background
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+
+There is a growing body of evidence showing that the terpenes contained in marijuana products can have significant effects on the body.
+
+This page outlines some of the more well known marijuana terpenes as a starting point for readers.
+
+{{< end_section >}}
+
+## The Terpenes
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+
+- **Caryophyllene:** Helps with inflammation and pain. [Leafly link](https://www.leafly.com/news/science-tech/caryophyllene-terpene)
+- **Linalool:** Helps with calm and relaxation. [Leafly link](https://www.leafly.com/news/science-tech/linalool-cannabis-terpene-benefits)
+- **Humulene:** Anti-inflammatory. [Leafly Link](https://www.leafly.com/news/science-tech/humulene-terpene)
+- **Myrcene:** Calming. [Leafly link](https://www.leafly.com/news/science-tech/myrcene-terpene)
+- **Limonene:** Improved mood, stress relief. [Leafly link](https://www.leafly.com/news/cannabis-101/what-is-limonene-and-what-are-the-benefits-of-this-cannabis-terpe)
+- **Pinene:** Helps with pain, inflammation, anxiety. [Leafly link](https://www.leafly.com/news/cannabis-101/what-is-pinene-and-what-are-the-benefits-of-this-cannabis-terpene)
+
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