Symptoms of SAD, or seasonal affective disorder, usually start to show up in fall, with the waning of sunlight. It’s a seasonal depression that can start in autumn and last throughout the winter. It can be especially problematic during the dark, gray days so often associated with winter. Signs and symptoms of SAD may include: … Read more
Migraines are more than just headaches; they can also include nausea, vomiting, changes in vision, and more. Migraines affect nearly 36 million individuals annually. If you are one of them, you know how debilitating a migraine can be. Although they are common, little is known about the cause. A migraine can be triggered by bright … Read more
Today’s blog will outline the entourage effect for CBD products. First, you’ll probably ask, what is an entourage effect? Well, glad you asked. Next you might ask, why should I care? Also, a great question. Let’s take them one at a time. What is the entourage effect? Essentially, the entourage effect is when all the … Read more
You know what’s going to be hot in 2020? CBD oil and CBD products. If you resolve to improve your health, there’s good news. Trends for better health in 2020 often cite CBD. Why? Well, it’s everywhere, so it’s easy to obtain. It has few or no side effects. It’s affordable. It certainly isn’t boring—you … Read more
CBD and seniors seem to go together like, peanut butter and jelly, turkey and dressing, bread and butter. OK, I think you get the picture. Why do I say that? According to a recent Gallup poll, almost one in five people over age 50 use a CBD topicals or oil. Why the enthusiasm? CBD is … Read more
CBD and seniors seem to go together like, peanut butter and jelly, turkey and dressing, bread and butter. OK, I think you get the picture. Why do I say that? According to a recent Gallup poll, almost one in five people over age 50 use a CBD topicals or oil. Why the enthusiasm? CBD is … Read more
Crohn’s, one of a collection of conditions that make up irritable bowel disease, has gotten more attention from researchers recently. There seems to be an interest in treating this autoimmune disease with cannabis or CBD. Crohn’s, like other inflammatory bowel conditions, can include symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, weight loss, fatigue, anemia and digestive … Read more
Getting enough sleep isn’t easy for some people. Busy lives, stress, restless leg syndrome, chronic pain, depression, so many factors can cut into a good night’s sleep. In fact, it’s estimated that 70 million suffer from insomnia, insufficient sleep or sleep disorders. The importance of sleep can’t be overstated. What’s a body to do? CBD … Read more
The benefits of hemp-derived CBD is historic. Hemp was once widely grown in America. In fact, it’s been used all over the world, dating back to the Neolithic Age in China, for a multitude of products: paper, textiles, food, plastics, insulation, biofuel—the list is long. Then came reefer madness. Two factors converged to discredit hemp. … Read more
In this blog, I have commented many times about CB1 and CB2 receptors. You may have wondered, that’s all well and good but what are they, and what do they do? Excellent question. Let’s dive a little deeper today to go beyond the surface and understand their place in our physical ecosystem. Our endocannabinoid system … Read more