TY18:Layout 1 17/08/09 16:06 Pagina 1 TY18:Layout 1 17/08/09 16:06 Pagina 2 TY18:Layout 1 17/08/09 16:06 Pagina 3 TY18:Layout 1 17/08/09 16:06 Pagina 4 Publisher/ Editor in Chief Marco Renda [email protected] Assistant to Editor Jef Tek [email protected] Copy Editor Aendrew Rininsland [email protected] Magazine design & layout Ivan Art [email protected] Director of Sales & Marketing Michelle Rainey [email protected] Technical Writer Ally a.k.a Pflover [email protected] Q&A Advisor Shantibaba [email protected] Text & photography Contributors Marco Renda, Ændrew Rininsland, Ivan Art, Michelle Rainey, Otto Snow, PFlover, Jef Tek, Shantibaba, Jerry B., Soma, Jay Generation, Harry Resin, Dr Dog, Chris Thompson, Jeremy Norrie, Keith Fagin, John (Shiva), Lara Lesack, Richard Owl Mirror, Suggarpaw, British Hempire, Jackie Sutton, Salvatore Messina HD., David B. Allen M.D., Hashmasta-Kut, Ale Keppel, Gregorio “Goyo” Fernandez Cover Pic `Mr Nice Critical Mass flower at 6 weeks` by Gregorio Fernandez “Goyo” for Mr. Nice Seedbank Submissions [email protected] Treating Yourself 250 The East Mall, P.O. Box 36531 Etobicoke, Ontario M9B 3Y8 Canada T: + 416 620 1951 F: +416 620 0698 Printed in Canada 4 - Treating Yourself, Issue 18- 2009 TY18:Layout 1 17/08/09 16:06 Pagina 5 Marco’s Editorial Well I have to say issue number 17 certainly caused a lot of controversy, especially surrounding the Dr Frankenbeanstien article. Both Sam The Skunkman and Ed Rosenthal contacted me regarding this. I offered them both the chance to rebut what was published, but they declined to do so. I would also like to take this time to apologize to Dr Steve Blitzer, MD, for not personally contacting him to get his permission to print the article he wrote. He gave a copy of this to one of his patients who submitted it without his prior knowledge. Despite a series of emails that gave the impression that he wanted it published, that was not the case. This taught me that I must not publish anything based on assumption again. I would also like to apologize for using a picture that depicted self-mutilation. The intention was to reflect pain but sadly both my layout designer and I were way off the mark using this picture. Due to what transpired, we had to inform Dr Blitzer’s patient that their contributions would no longer be accepted after this. We at Treating Yourself take great pride in representing the truth and appreciate all the submissions by our readers. One other article that struck a nerve with some folks was the From the Needy to the Greedy piece. Some of the dis- pensaries that support us in Sacramento were upset that I would publish such an article, even though their dispensary wasn’t mentioned. Folks need to remember that Treating Yourself is written for patients by patients. The patients’ views and opinions need to be published so that they too have a voice. Patients are always trying to get people to understand why we choose to use marijuana as our medicine. Patients who are licensed to grow their own medicine in Canada not only have to watch out for rippers, but also having to deal with local police forces and fire marshals. Most of the local police forces and fire departments are not supportive nor do they want to see a marijuana grow op in their area even if it’s LEGAL. I believe that we patients need to approach these departments and try to educate them on the medicinal benefits of marijuana. We all need to work together to eliminate the need for the Black Market. The other issue that patients have to deal with is unscrupulous designated growers; I get many emails from patients who are not happy with their designated grower due to the fact that they rarely get the amount of medicine that they require. Now not all designated growers are like this as I have also received many letters from patients whom I have put in touch with honest growers who are there to HELP the patient in need. We have been successful with providing patients with a designated grower who are willing to provide the much needed medical marijuana for FREE! Be sure to check out the Treating Yourself Medical Marijuana & Hemp Expo web site at http://www.medicalmarijuana-hempexpo.com . We are now accepting applications from patients who are wanting to be VIP Judges for the first ever Medi Cup. To request an application please send an email to weedmaster@treatingyour- self.com On a sad note the Treating Yourself lost a valued member of its online community. She will be sadly missed. R.I.P. Paulette Marco Renda - Federal Exemptee - Publisher & Editor in Chief Treating Yourself, The Alternative Medicine Journal - [email protected] Treating Yourself, Issue 18 - 2009 - 5 TY18:Layout 1 17/08/09 16:06 Pagina 6 The Gold Seal Collection Issue 18 - Advertisers Index pg 82 35 Canna Shops 28 Crosstown Traffic 128 Delta 9 39 DNA Genetics 103 Dolce Vita 42 Dr. Dog 8 Dutch Passion 103 Ethnogarden 108 Genetics Collection IB+BCover Green House Seeds 123 Greenlife Seeds 127 Grobots 24 Grow Doc Seeds 55 Harborside 26 Ha-swesh 56 Herbal Aire Give Away Inside this issue... 68 HID HUT 18 Hotbox Magazine 5 Marco’s Editorial 24 H.U.M.A.N. 61 Hydroponicz 11 Press Release 3 KDK Distributors 24 MMA of America 12 Letter to the Editor 96-98 MM Seeds Wholesaler 14 Michelle Rainey 15 18 Moe Medibles Ask Medicinal Michelle 69 Mr.Nice Seedbank 10 Nirvana Hemp Chronicles 102 Niagra Seedbank 16 US Soldiers Discover Marijuana 112 Otto Snow 29 The High cost of Medical Marijuana... IFCover Paradise Seeds 32 “For Patient’s by Patients”... 63 Patient ID Center LA 56 Patient ID Center Oakland Society 127 Planetary Pride 43 It’s an Outlaw Life:... 129 Pyramid Seeds 46 Just Thinking 99 RooR 61 Sal Messina 28 Seed Boutique Health 126 Serious Seeds 48 The Dope on Cannabis Doping in Sports 28 SHHC 62 Allergies 26 Silver Surfer Vaporizer 95 SOMA seeds Health Testimonials 31 Trimpro 64 My Story: Faith vs. Belief 4 TY Subscribe 120 UK Hemp Expo 27 Vaporizers.ca 35 West Coast Cannabis 81 WeedWorld Cartoons 9 Ivan Art 30,65,116 Georgiatoons Submission info Ads Format: JPG, TIFF or EPS in (CMYK) Resolution: 300dpi at 1/1 (actual print size) Advertising Policy Statement Ad sizes: • 1/4 page: 95mm x 132mm (wxh) / 3.74in x 5.2in TreatingYourself is not responsible for the • 1/2 horizontal: 195mm x 132mm (wxh) / 7.7in x 5.2 • 1/2 vertical: 95mm x 267mm (wxh) / 3.74in x 10.5in actions, service or quality of the products and • Full page: 203 x 276 (wxh) + 3mm bleed on all edges. / 8in x 10.9in + 1/8in bleed businesses advertised in our publication. We will not knowingly support unethical prac- Articles Text: submitted in a Word document with photo files attached separately tices of any advertiser. If you choose to pur- as JPG’s, captions to be written in place of name on the photo file chase a product from one of our advertisers, Photo format: JPG, 300dpi at actual print size. The more pixels the better! please let them know that you saw their ad in Treating Yourself Magazine Note Please take photos of objects or buds with a nuetral background (preferably white). 6 - Treating Yourself, Issue 18- 2009 TY18:Layout 1 17/08/09 16:06 Pagina 7 INSIDE ISSUE NO. 18 Centerfold Posters Centerfold strain details 66-67 Lemon Skunk, Train Wreck, G-13, White Rhino Grow 70 The State of Affairs with Medical Cannabis Today 74 The Eleusian Sacrament USA 76 To FIM or not to FIM 80 Rootless Transport Mechanism 82 The Gold Seal Collection 86 Making BHO 92 Knowing when to Harvest 100 Smoke Report Travel 104 Harry Resin’s Visit to Bedrocan BV. Reviews 110 Aroma and Herbal Therapy Products 113 TrimPro Gas 114 TrimPro XL 115 Jack Puck Press 115 Prohibition DVD 116 Master Grow Guide 117 The Healing Fields DVD 118 Vapolution Vaporizer Events 121 6th Annual Toronto’s Cannabis Cup 124 The Continuing Adventures of MA 130 TY Contest entry form & winner Disclaimer Treating Yourself wishes to remind readers to be aware that the sale, possession and transport of viable cannabis seeds is illegal in many coun- tries, particularly in the USA. We do not wish to induce anyone to act in conflict with the law. We do not promote the germination and growth of these seeds where prohibited by law. Treating Yourself assumes no responsibility for any claims or representations contained in this publica- tion or in any advertisement. All material is for entertainment and educational purposes only! Treating Yourself does not encourage the ille- gal use of any of the products or advertisements within. 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