Recently, I read an article about contaminated CBD oil. It got me thinking about how people who are interested in CBD should approach buying products. CBD from hemp is not toxic, nor psychoactive. So becoming ill from CBD is probably because other substances have been introduced. During extraction of CBD, toxins can be introduced from … Read more
Last summer, I was with some friends and their dogs. At one point the puppy play got out of hand, causing a puncture wound in one dog’s ear. Because I was caring for a wound on my own leg, I had Lost Remedy First Aid Balm with me. We stanched the pup’s bleeding and smeared … Read more
I’ve talked before about the human endocannaboid system, and the CB1 and CB2 receptors, but what are they? Well, let’s talk about that. It wasn’t until scientists began doing research early in the 20th century that they knew humans had an endocannabinoid system. When it was discovered, scientists learned that this system helps regulate our … Read more
Last week I told you about big name clothiers using hemp for their garments. A big reason they do so is because of hemp’s sustainability. I think even if climate change were a hoax (and I don’t believe it is, but just for the sake of argument, let’s play this out) we would want to … Read more
Did you know that some pretty high-end clothing manufacturers are using hemp for their clothing lines? Here’s why. It’s fashionable, durable, versatile, cost-effective and eco-friendly. In fact, hemp beats cotton hands down with these benefits: It absorbs and releases perspiration quickly and breathes well It absorbs dye easily and retains color well It holds up … Read more
Vitamin D deficiency is a thing. Really. In fact, the International Journal of Health Sciences calls it an ignored epidemic. How did that happen you ask? Well, we first need to look at the most efficient way your body gets vitamin D. Sunlight. Yep, you stand in the sun and your body makes vitamin D … Read more
With Valentine’s Day approaching, you are probably wondering what to give to the love of your life. And I think you can do that just fine without my help and will leave you to ponder that. Instead, I really want to talk about you. It’s great to show your Valentine some love, but do you … Read more
Just a few things this plant can do.
We’ve all heard about cholesterol—the good, the bad, and the ugly. But what is it really, and what levels are acceptable? Good questions. Let’s start with what it is. Cholesterol, a waxy substance found in the fats in your blood, isn’t necessarily bad. In fact, your body manufactures it to continue to build healthy cells. … Read more
Can we take a moment to talk about the elephant in the room? Last week Jeff Sessions rescinded the Cole Memo, which was put in place by President Obama. This memo protected states with legalized marijuana from federal prosecution. As has been mentioned before, CBD got tossed under the bus with cannabis in 2016 and … Read more