If you have questions about CBD, we have answers. Here is round one of the questions people often ask us about at Lost Remedy? Still have questions? Let us know at www.lostremedy.com. 1. What is CBD oil? CBD (cannabidiol) is one of more than 60 compounds belonging to a class of molecules called cannabinoids. CBD … Read more
The definition for sickness according to Merriam-Webster is 1 a: ill health : ILLNESS b: a disordered, weakened, or unsound condition 2: a specific disease But it seems that food compromises good health for many in our country. Yep, poor diet causes nearly half of all U.S. deaths due to heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Now, there is no … Read more
I’ve talked many times about how our bodies are already equipped with an endocannabinoid system (ECS). But what is that really? Well, according to the US National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, “The endogenous cannabinoid system—named for the plant that led to its discovery—is one of the most important physiologic systems involved in … Read more
Stomach pain, gas, nausea, fever, constipation, diarrhea. We all have had these symptoms at one time or another. However, these can also be symptoms of diverticulitis. Especially if symptoms are ongoing, and you are over age 40. What is diverticulitis? Diverticulitis is a form of colitis—an inflammatory bowel disease. Small pouches can form in the … Read more
Hemp was once widely grown in America. Heck, it was 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. And then came reefer madness. Two factors converged to discredit hemp. The story goes that William Randolf Hearst, … Read more
You may recall a recent blog in which I discussed CBD for an aging demographic. Well, now boomers have their own CBD consumer website complete with need-to-know information: Three Wells, a company geared toward older adults. As you probably already know, adults over age 50 comprise a good chunk of the American demographic, have plenty … 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. What’s a body to do? CBD may be an option that bears some … Read more
As I told you in last week’s blog, research is being done when it comes to CBD, hemp and cannabis. Most of what I wrote about took place in 2016 or earlier. But, this year, a number of studies and research have already been published, not all of them related to the health benefits of … Read more
If you’ve read these blogs, you know I often mention that more research needs to be done to help us understand how cannabis can benefit our economy, health, and ecology. Well, I’ve done some research and found a number of interesting studies and who’s doing them. In the early 1960s, before CBD, hemp and cannabis … Read more
I can’t think of anyone who isn’t interested in finding that one product that will stop aging: a fountain of youth, shall we say. Well, CBD isn’t a fountain of youth, but as we age, using CBD topicals and edibles can help take us into our dotage with healthful benefits. Aging isn’t for the faint … Read more