Did you know that you can use CBD topicals for anxiety? Well, there is growing evidence that it can be helpful in easing the symptoms of anxiety. CBD comes in several forms – oils, tinctures, edibles, vapes and topicals. It makes sense that ingested or inhaled CBD would work for anxiety, but topicals? Well, yes. … Read more
A couple weeks ago, I told you about a recall of Zantac for the presence of potential cancer-causing chemicals. Well, here we go again. This time, Xanax is being recalled because of a potential substance that could cause infection. Now, it’s just one batch, but still, wouldn’t it be nice to use something that was … Read more
It’s past midnight. You’re wide awake and hoping—pleading—for one good night’s sleep. Instead, you toss and turn only to doze off toward morning, not long before the alarm goes off. Sound familiar? Maybe you’ve tried all the sleep hygiene tricks, regular exercise, no caffeine after a certain time of day, meditation, evening yoga—there’s a list—but … Read more
For those reading this blog for the first time I’m going to start this one with some background: the endocannabinoid system already present in every body. If you’re not new to the blog, give me a moment to get everyone up to speed, and then we’ll dive into the benefits. Here’s the Cliff’s notes version. … 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
As 2018 comes to a close, I think it’s a good idea to look at how CBD fared in 2018. It’s been a busy year for cannabis, and a good one at that. How good? Well, let’s take a peek at the studies that stand out, some even making headlines. CBD and research We’ve all … 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
Anxiety is something everyone deals with from time to time, and for various reasons. But, for some people, it occurs more frequently, and often seems to come out of nowhere for no reason. It’s thought that a low level of serotonin, a chemical in your body that helps regulate mental health, triggers anxiety in many … Read more