What do you need to know about arthritis and CBD topicals? I’ll tell you shortly. But first, I’ll tell you about a new study that doesn’t bode well for arthritis sufferers who use over-the-counter (OTC) medications to relieve pain. Surprising research results Early last week, at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North … Read more
You know, there is actual science behind CBD for pain. In fact, there is a book by renowned CBD scientists, CBD: what does the science say, offers plenty of evidence-based information about how and why CBD works to relieve pain. Scientists suggest there is promising research on using CBD to help people with unmanageable pain … Read more
Are you winter-ready with CBD topicals? Here we are on the cusp of winter in the northern climes. Even though it’s not freezing cold everywhere, there are fewer hours of sunshine and that can cramp anyone’s style. Here are just a few examples of why to have CBD topicals on hand for winter. Winter sports: … Read more
But what does that mean and why should you care? To help you understand, you need to know what antioxidants are. What are antioxidants? Antioxidants are natural or manmade substances that prevent certain kinds of cell damage caused by oxidative stress. Which leads to the question, what is oxidative stress? It’s an imbalance of free … Read more
Let’s break this apart. First breast cancer. Breast Cancer Awareness Month October 1 through 31 has been designated Breast Cancer Awareness Month since 1985. It was the a result of the partnership between the National Cancer Society and Imperial Chemical Industries’ pharmaceutical division. The purpose was to make the public aware of the efficacy of … Read more
Have you ever wondered if CBD topicals can offer relief for migraine pain? Well, there may be some merit to using them. If you get migraines, you know they wreak havoc with even the most mundane activities. The Migraine Research Foundation studies indicate one in four U.S. households includes someone who gets migraines. So, if … Read more
CBD topicals and your ECS sounds sort of vague, right? It’s definition time. CBD, or cannabidiol, is a component of cannabis, or for this blog, hemp. ECS, or endocannabinoid system, is standard equipment on all human beings. To understand the correlation between CBD topicals and your ECS, we need to explore the nature of each … Read more
A recent email from a mother told Lost Remedy that she’s using a CBD topical for her daughter’s erythromelalgia. Not being familiar with this condition, I went to the internet to understand what it is and why a CBD topical for erythromelalgia might be beneficial. What is erythromelalgia? Although it’s a rare condition, it’s real … Read more
I’ve been writing this blog since 2016. During those years, I’ve heard from many people who’ve used a CBD first aid topical, myself included. I got a call last week from a friend who unwittingly stuck her hand in the mailbox where a hornet had nested. Yep, she was stung big time. Her usual go-to … Read more
With CBD popping up on shelves everywhere, maybe you wonder how CBD topicals work. How are topicals different from other forms of CBD? Topicals are unique in that they are the only form of CBD that is applied directly to the skin. Other methods include vaping, ingesting and applying it under the tongue, sublingually. All … Read more