CBD and Drug Testing As CBD remedies gain popularity with the masses, some users have to tread carefully. Many employers perform random drug testing on all employees and unfortunately, most CBD products still do contain trace amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), making for a positive test result. This could cost people their jobs! Another group that…
About Inflammation Chronic inflammation is the driving force of premature aging and cellular degeneration. Lifestyle choices like diet and exercise have long been touted as ways to reduce inflammation. A new intervention, Cannabidiol (CBD) and good products containing CBD, may be just as effective. Acute inflammation is not a bad thing; it is the body’s…
History and Hype Medical marijuana has been on the scene for a little while now, but the issue has emotionally and politically charged concerns. Cannabidiol (CBD) which is among the many compounds found in cannabis sativa plants (including hemp), along with other compounds, had for years been used to treat different conditions. However, due to…
If you suffer from seizures, CBD could be very beneficial for you. In fact, studies have shown that it has anti-seizure properties! It has even treated seizures that could not be treated by conventional anti-convulsants. Here are some of the most important advantages of CBD: 1. CBD Doesn’t Cause The Side Effects Of Conventional Anti-Convulsants:…
Every day, millions of people around the world struggle with the effects of serious and chronic illnesses. As chemical medicines begin to fall out of favor, many of these individuals have been seeking alternative ways to manage and even cure their various illnesses. To this end, many people have turned to natural and plant-based materials…
CBD As A Potential Treatment for Psychosis CBD is an abbreviation for the compound known as “cannibidiol.” Surely you’ve heard something about CBD oil by now. The product comes up when discussing pain and symptom management for people suffering from multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, cancer, arthritis and other illnesses, because it works. But did you know…
CBD Relieves Pain At one point in someone’s life or another, they can experience pain anywhere in their body. These days, one can take comfort in the idea that a natural remedy for this does exist. The societal stigmas placed on this remedy still keeps it muted, but CBD is an amazing and natural way…
The History of Hemp: From Everyday Use, to Prohibition, and Back Again Hemp cultivation began around 8,000 B.C. in modern-day Taiwan. The plant conditioned the soil and absorbed excess water, preventing crops from rotting. Hemp’s tall stalks shaded crops and livestock. Its sprawling root system interlaced with the roots of other plants, giving them additional support. Hemp…
From the Beginning What is Cannabidiol (CBD)? CBD is a compound from the resin in the buds and flowers and stalks of the cannabis and hemp plants. It does not produce a high, but has many affects in the brain none-the-less. Between animal studies and personal stories from those who have tried it, CBD has…
How the Brain Works Human brains are loaded with special cells called neurons that use chemical messengers to talk to each other and the rest of the body. These messengers are called neurotransmitters: you’ve probably heard of the popular ones like serotonin and dopamine. In order to send and receive messages, neurons have to be…