Hydrophilic CBD is here and ready to change the way CBD interacts with our body. Hydrophilic means that a molecule or substance is attracted to water, rather than repels it. It is the opposite of hydrophobic, which is when molecules reject liquid and have a low absorption rate due to the negative interaction hydrophobic molecules […]
Changing the way your skin looks and feels CBD is a powerful antioxidant that has the ability to protect the skin from free radicals like UV rays, smoke and environmental pollutants. These free radicals can lead to wrinkles, crow’s feet and other fine lines on the face and other parts of the body. Antioxidants, such […]
As reported back in August in this space, the World Health Organization (WHO) Expert Committee on Drug Dependence (ECDD) recommended that “preparations considered to be pure CBD should not be scheduled within the International Drug Control Conventions.” Last week, the news got even better. In this January 24, 2019 letter to the United Nations Secretary-General, […]
Explaining the interaction between CBD and the endocannabinoid system Our bodies are designed with a biological system made up of endocannabinoids called the endocannabinoid system. Endocannabinoids are internal lipid-based neurotransmitters that have the ability to combine themselves with cannabinoid receptors located throughout our body. The endocannabinoid system plays a crucial role in helping regulate an […]
CBD has so many benefits for people of any age, gender and race. It is a universal, all-natural compound that is reshaping the way we take care of ourselves and allowing us to explore new heights of health like never before. But humans are not the only ones that get to enjoy the benefits of […]
As Cannabidiol (CBD) gains popularity among different groups, it is becoming more prevalent in areas of health & wellness, skin care and pet care for its numerous benefits. Among these benefits include helping to improve mood, reduce anxiety and depression, as well as promoting better sleep. Legitimation of CBD Products CBD is processed from the […]
A substance found in cannabis may be a faster-acting antidepressant than conventional medications. A new study, published in the journal Molecular Neurobiology, has found that cannabidiol (CBD) induces sustained antidepressant-like effects in mice. “Depression is a serious mental illness which affect more than 300 million people worldwide, being considered the first cause of disability in many […]
Summary: A new study reports a single dose of the cannabis extract CBD can help reduce brain function abnormalities in those with psychosis. The findings provide evidence of how cannabidiol acts in the brain to help reduce psychotic symptoms. Source: King’s College London. Research from King’s College London has found that a single dose of […]
Hemp didn’t just fall out of the sky because Congress re-legalized it in 2018 US Farm Bill this week. Hemp as a fuel, food, fiber—and medicine—remains one of mankind’s oldest, dearest friends. Now it’s set to be a $22 billion US industry. Take a walk with us down through the eons in this timeline of hemp and human […]
CBD Oil has become very popular in the market due to its various health benefits. This is a chemical extracted from the cannabis plant. CBD stands for cannabidiol and has all the benefits of cannabis extract minus the high. The cannabis plant is the source of both CBD Oil as well as THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol). Though both […]
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a naturally occurring cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant. Because CBD carries so many health benefits, the average user needs a controlled form of the product which can be tested, measured, and taken without the ‘high’ effects associated with THC use. This is where extraction comes in. The first step to creating […]
The past year has seen a surge of interest in marijuana’s CBD, a non-intoxicating cannabis compound with significant therapeutic properties. Numerous commercial start-ups and internet retailers have jumped on the CBD bandwagon, touting CBD derived from industrial hemp as the next big thing, a miracle oil that can shrink tumors, quell seizures, and ease chronic pain — without making people […]
