In December, with much fanfare, the 2018 Farm Bill was passed and hemp became legal. Again. And as long as it contains no more than 0.3% THC. That’s good news. Of course it is. But, hemp was once a cornerstone of American agriculture. The history of hemp is long and varied. It’s probably one of … Read more
A recent article in Forbes stated that, “Nearly half of people who use cannabidiol products stop taking traditional medicines.” I was intrigued. The Brightfield Group and HelloMD surveyed 2,400 individuals who use cannabis; the survey showed that women were more likely than men to use cannabis. Once survey participants started using CBD, 41 percent of … Read more
From a scientific standpoint, there are three categories of pain: · Nociceptive: inflammatory pain caused by injury · Neuropathic: damage to nerves · Idiopathic: no known cause (fibromyalgia is one such condition) For this blog, we’ll discuss arthritis, which mostly falls into the first category. This chronic condition, often accompanied by pain in the joints, … Read more
We’ve discussed CBD oil frequently in this blog, but I’m not sure we’ve talked how to dose with CBD. Because there is a dearth of research, dosing with CBD is still in its infancy. However, with a little trial and error, you can find what works for you and the condition you’re dosing for. Before … Read more
In this blog, we’ve discussed what CBD can do for your skin, but today I’d like to look at what it can do for your hair. Our mane can be our crowning glory or it can be a source of frustration. CBD, showing up in more hair care products, and beauty products in general, may … Read more
A recent study from a group of researchers in Israel backs up what parents of some children with autism already know: CBD helps calm their children. It also improves their ability to communicate and become more self-sufficient. Because of the restrictions placed on CBD and medical cannabis in the United States, research is slow to … Read more
For the past three years, I’ve written about CBD from the perspective of research, evidence of its value and benefits, and how to use it for maximum effect. But, this week, I’m going to let our customers tell you why they use CBD topicals. Since we started Lost Remedy in 2016, we’ve received a lot … Read more
If you’ve never used CBD-infused lotions or creams on your skin, you’re missing out. In the first place, CBD-infused products rarely contain the chemicals, parabens, artificial preservatives and other synthetic components that often can harm skin. Nope, what you get from Lost Remedy, are CBD, essential and carrier oils and purified water, all organically sourced. … Read more
Over the past three years, I have commented many times about CB1 and CB2 receptors, which are present in every body. You may have thought, that’s all well and good but what are they, and what do they do? Excellent question. Let’s dive a little deeper today, and go beyond the surface to understand their … Read more
What is IBD, you ask? It’s an umbrella term for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which include Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, as well as lymphocytic colitis and collagenous colitis, the two main types of microscopic colitis. Essentially, these conditions are a form of inflammation in the digestive tract. Symptoms often include abdominal pain or cramping, gas … Read more