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 […]
Whether you’re new to the world of CBD or have been using and advocating for CBD for years, you’ve probably heard the word ‘tincture’ a time or two. Tinctures are CBD extracts sold in oil form that are administered sublingually (under your tongue). If you’ve decided that you want to try tinctures, there are a […]
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 you’re purchasing CBD products, labeling and packaging can be confusing if you’re new to using hemp-derived CBD. How do you know which one will work best for you? First, you need to know the difference between them. There are isolate, broad spectrum, and full spectrum versions of CBD on the market. Research shows that […]
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 […]
Our pets are just as important to us as our human family members, and we would do just about anything to keep them healthy and happy. The challenge with furry kids, though, is that they can’t speak to us. It’s our responsibility to interpret their behavior and body language to the best of our ability—including […]
Hemp has been globally cultivated for thousands of years. But today, there is widespread confusion about its uses and how it relates to—and differs from—marijuana. Both hemp and marijuana are species of the genus Cannabis, a word that comes with a long-standing stigma associated with “weed” and getting high. Since approximately 8,000 BC, people have […]
Have you ever heard of Clinical Endocannabinoid Deficiency Syndrome? If you suffer from pain conditions, depression, anxiety, or really any other condition, you may have an endocannabinoid deficiency. Your endocannabinoid system is responsible for maintaining homeostasis. Homeostasis is “the ability of an organism or environment to maintain stability in spite of changes.” Simply put, to […]