How do we handle out of country orders?

Any order that is purchased in-store can be shipped by us if they are international.  You will need to call Adam at 719-570-9928 and discuss how to get a quote for shipping.

If it is an order that was placed online they will need to contact customer service at customercare@elev8distribution.com or 719-570-9928.

The international customer also needs to understand that they will have to pay duties imposed by their country when the item reaches their country.

What are different ways you can take Kratom?

1. Quick and Fast: Leaves

The original consumers of Kratom, those in central Asia, chewed on the leaves before kratom harvesters came in and began processing the leaves. Chewing on the leaves gives users an immediate effect.

2. Toss and Wash

This method also puts the kratom into a user’s system almost immediately, but it requires a strong gag reflex. You take your dose or a partial dose of powdered kratom, toss it in the back of your throat, and then wash it down with your drink of choice.

If done correctly, the user will feel his dose quickly and efficiently.

3. Drink Mix Method

If you just cannot stand the bitter taste of kratom, you have options. You can mix it into your favorite drink mix. Chocolate milk, Hawaiian punch, orange juice, pomegranate juice, and coffee all work well to mask the flavor.

Orange juice has proven to be especially effective, as the acids in the juice extract more alkaloids from the plant. More concentrated alkaloids mean amplified effects.

4. Capsules

You can find suppliers that also offer kratom in capsule form. The capsules eliminate the taste completely, and you do not have to clean up any messes in the kitchen.

However, you may need more capsules to acquire the desired effects from the kratom.

You always have the option of making kratom yourself as well, but you need a machine to do so. And if you’re looking for a mess-free, simple way to consume kratom, making your own capsules means you’ll still have a mess to clean up. ;

5. Tea

To make kratom tea, you need a saucepan with a pouring spout, a coffee filter or strainer, water, your choice of kratom, and a lemon.

Pour a half a cup of water into the saucepan, and then squeeze the lemon juice into the water to extract more alkaloids. Bring the water to a simmer, and then add the kratom. Simmer the kratom in the water for 20 minutes.

Put coffee filter or strainer over your favorite mug, and then strain the lumps out of your tea. Sit back and enjoy the medicinal effects.

6. Tinctures

A tincture is the extract of plant or animal material dissolved in typically a 20% ethyl alcohol concentration.

You can consumer a tincture of kratom, but be aware: it is messy to make, and the result is powerful. Even just 10 drops have a powerful result.

If you use a tincture, be aware of the changes in dosage, and start small.

7. Smoothies

You can also create a kratom smooth. You just need a blender, a beverage of your choice, and kratom. For example, you can start with coconut milk, 3 grams of kratom powder, and a banana.

Bananas work especially well in combination with kratom because they have l-tyrosine, an amino acid that helps the brain release dopamine.

You can also create a chocolate milkshake by adding the powdered kratom to chocolate milk and blending it like a smoothie.

8. Food

You can also add kratom into some foods such as sauces, yogurt, creams, and pastries. You may need to experiment to understand the right food-to-kratom ratio so you can adequately mask the bitter taste of kratom.

Also, the effects of kratom may take a while if you mix it into food as your food need to break down first before the kratom enters your system.

9. Gum and Tablets

Some companies produce both tablets (compressed kratom) and gum. Gum will have additives that make it gum, so it may not be as effective as straight-up kratom.

How do I add Route Insurance to an existing order in Big Commerce

If a customer has contacted us before the shipment goes out, the only option is to cancel the order and have them place it again on the site with Route coverage enabled.

There is a process that needs to happen when the order is placed to send the information to Route.

How many different ways are there to facet glass?

Faceting glass is a cold work process where a blower uses a diamond lapping wheel to put an edge on the glass.  This must be worked with many different grits of grinding until it is being polished with almost 2000 grit.

Sometimes a blower will shape the glass so it looks like a facet, but this is not the same and the edges will not be as sharp.

What are incense? What are incense made of and are they bad for you? Can you smoke them

Why do people burn incense?

Incense is a smoke-emitting substance. It’s made of natural materials that can be burned to create a fragrant, aromatic smoke.

Different kinds of incense have different scents and materials. Some examples are cedar or rose. Some are made with resins, while others are made with powders.

Incense is used to freshen up the scent of indoor areas, for spiritual purposes, for health, and more.

Like anything else that emits smoke, incense smoke will be inhaled when using it. Recently, there have been some inquiries into how incense negatively affects health. Let’s take a closer look.

What is incense made of?

Incense is usually made of mostly natural materials. The first incenses created were made from aromatic materials such as sage, resins, oils, wood, and others.

Over time, more materials have been added to incense to enhance their fragrance, ability to combust, and to hold incense blend materials together.

You’ll need a flame source to use most types of incense, such as a lighter or matches. The end of the incense — which can be cone, stick, round, or other — is lit with flame to burn and emit smoke.

The smoke released is designed to have a sweet, pleasant smell. It can also contain particulate matter that’s easily inhaled, which means it can have possible health impacts.

What does research say about incense?

Many cultures burn incense for hygienic and even spiritual purposes. However, recent research reveals there could be some health drawbacks.

Cancer

Incenses contain a mixture of natural and unnatural ingredients that create small, inhalable particulate matter. A study in 2009Trusted Source confirmed some of this particulate matter was carcinogenic, meaning it could cause cancer.

This study also found an association between higher cancer risk and incense use. Most of these cancers were upper respiratory tract carcinomas or lung carcinomas.

Another study found inhalation of incense could be more cancerous than smoking a cigarette. This study was performed only on animal cells in vitro, however.

Many toxic and irritant compounds were detected in the smoke alongside its aromatic compounds, meaning that it could create other health effects, too. These compounds include:

  • polyaromatic hydrocarbons
  • benzene
  • carbonyls

What is Ozium?

Ozium prides itself in calling itself an odor eliminator, and unlike many other brands, they can actually back up that claim. The two active ingredients Triethylene Glycol and Propylene Glycol are proven effective against bacteria and smoke-caused odors.

The spray is often compared with having similar properties to hand sanitizer, giving it the title of an effective “air sanitizer.” Because just like products like Purell, Ozium’s active ingredients have the power to kill bacteria and effectively sanitize.

Step 1

Hold the Ozium can with one hand and ensure that the spray nozzle points away from any pets or people within the vicinity.

Step 2

Shake the can vigorously. This mixes the active ingredients to prepare the Ozium for use.

Step 3

Here’s a quick tutorial for how to use Ozium, one of the most powerful and effective odor eliminators ever made. Press the nozzle with one finger, and release the solution into the air while counting for 1-2 seconds. This prevents you from using too much Ozium. Leave the room immediately after spraying, as the active ingredients can be irritating to your respiration.

Step 4

Repeat this process in other areas of the room only if the first attempt did not get rid of 100% of the odors. Repeat steps 1-3 every five to six hours for as long as the odor persists.