Inflammation happens as the body’s response to injury and infection. It’s a call-to-action for healing and protecting from foreign invaders. If we didn’t have an inflammatory response, infections and wounds wouldn’t heal. Acute Inflammation For injuries and infections, we call it “acute” inflammation, meaning it’s temporary, an injury, until it’s healed. Acute inflammation causes red […]
With such burgeoning interest and acceptance by the general public, it’s no wonder we’ve been seeing hemp-derived CBD products explode in popularity. Many people wish to enjoy the medicinal benefits of cannabis without the psychotropic effects of THC-rich extracts found at the local dispensaries and certainly without the side effects that accompany many pharmacological treatments. […]
As CBD continues growing in popularity as a natural remedy for a variety of ailments, so do the available methods of CBD consumption. But did you know that CBD is effective when applied directly to the skin? That’s right, CBD is a natural analgesic (aka pain reliever) and anti-inflammatory aid. So, if you suffer from […]
You’ve likely heard marijuana referred to, in not so nice terms, as a gateway drug. This long-spanning theory suggests marijuana users are more likely to partake in harder drugs than non-users. Major studies have taken place in the last few years that not only debunked this persistent myth, but have shown the opposite to be […]