First off, we need to know: What is hemp? Hemp is a plant and a member of the cannabis family. In other words, it’s related to marijuana. However, the two are quite different. While marijuana is high in THC and can cause a high, industrial hemp is non-intoxicating. It contains less than 0.3% THC by dry weight. Industrial hemp has become famed lately for its use in creating CBD hemp oil. But this isn’t the only thing for which hemp comes in handy. In fact, hemp has a long history and a vast range of uses. There are also [...]

Given the obsession over finding the most potent marijuana strains, it was only a matter of time before the industry found a way to pack as many cannabinoids into a substance as possible. It is a known fact that marijuana contains more THC today than it did in the halcyon days of ‘free love.’ However, a THC content of up to 30% isn’t enough for some users, which is where concentrates come in. The same innovation has arrived in the CBD market as medical patients clamor for a cannabidiol delivery method that provides maximum relief in the shortest possible time. [...]

What is CBD? CBD, short for cannabidiol, is an active compound found in the cannabis plant. CBD is not intoxicating but may cause some drowsiness. The CBD in most products is extracted from hemp, a variety of cannabis that has only traces (up to 0.3%) of THC, the active compound that gets people high. Does CBD Work For Arthritis? Animal studies have suggested that CBD has pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory properties, but these effects have not been validated in quality studies in humans. Anecdotally, some people with arthritis who have tried CBD, but not all, report noticeable pain relief, sleep [...]

Mixing CBD and coffee is becoming a popular trend in the CBD world these days. You can even buy coffee grounds that come pre-mixed with CBD. More than just a marketing trend, there are several advantages to doing this - the relaxing effects of the CBD help reduce the unwanted side-effects (jitteriness and anxiety) of caffeine consumption. On top of this, CBD is even reported to enhance the alertness induced by coffee and prolong the effects of both compounds - it’s a match made in heaven. In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about mixing CBD [...]

Consumers looking to reap the potential benefits of cannabidiol (CBD), the wildly popular non-intoxicating cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant, will likely run into not only CBD oil, but also a variety of CBD creams and other topicals. In fact, since the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp-derived CBD products on a federal level in the U.S., placing them under the jurisdiction of the Food and Drug Administration, the health and wellness market has been inundated with an array of CBD-infused topicals. While medical marijuana remains inaccessible in many states, the emergence of CBD has given many people a legal way [...]

It seems like everyone is talking about the benefits of CBD these days. You probably know someone who swears by this wonder substance to reduce their anxiety or lessen their pain. Now, athletes are becoming evangelists. This is in large part due to the passing of the 2018 U.S. Farm Bill that made CBD legal for supplemental use. Under the bill, CBD is now considered to be a crop regulated by the Department of Agriculture. Before the passage of the Farm Bill, it was considered an illegal substance to be handled by the Department of Justice. This new distinction [...]

New methods of cannabis consumption are bringing us further away from the notion that marijuana belongs solely in a bong or joint – or that it has to get you high, for that matter. Cannabis-infused topicals are an example of how new modes of consumption are revolutionizing perceptions of marijuana as their accessibility, safety, and efficacy invite even the most unlikely patrons into the world of medical cannabis. What Are Topicals? Topicals are cannabis-infused lotions, balms, and oils that are absorbed through the skin for localized relief of pain, soreness, and inflammation. Because they’re non-intoxicating, topicals are often chosen by [...]

Inflammation occurs as a natural protective response when the body is harmed. There are two types of inflammation: acute and chronic. Acute inflammation occurs following an injury, infection, or illness. The immune system unleashes immune cells to the affected area to protect it, causing redness and swelling. Chronic inflammation refers to a prolonged inflammatory response in the body. When inflammation lingers, it can detrimentally impact tissues and organs due to the increased production of free radicals, which results in oxidative stress, an imbalance between antioxidants and free radicals. Inflammation and oxidative stress are involved in many diseases. Chronic inflammation may [...]

People have been turning to cannabis for its possible health benefits for a long, long time. Its ability to help people, for example, is mentioned in the Atharvaveda, a Hindu text that dates back to around 1500 B.C., and its use for inducing sleep is described in a 1200 A.D. Chinese medical text. Today, people are still using cannabis to help them sleep, particularly one form of it: CBD, or cannabidiol. That’s a compound found in marijuana and hemp that doesn’t get you high, and that has recently exploded in popularity because of its potential to treat other health problems, [...]

CBD oil is being marketed in skin care products for everything from acne to wrinkles. But is any benefit possible, or is it just marketing hype? These are the CBD facts you need to know. What Is CBD Oil? CBD (also known as cannabidiol) is the non-intoxicating component of marijuana or hemp plants. CBD is extracted as a powder, and is typically mixed with an oil like olive, hemp, or coconut, all of which enhance application and effectiveness, hence the name “CBD oil”. CBD oil in skin care won’t get you high because it doesn’t have the mind-altering properties of [...]