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CBD-infused topicals
What can CBD do for you?
For several years, I’ve been a proponent of CBD in both topical and edible form. Why? Well, glad you asked. First, let me tell you what CBD is. It’s a cannabodiol derived from hemp. As an active compound, its medicinal benefits are legion, but unlike its cousin TCH, it is nonpsychoactive. Meaning you won’t get … Read more
Are CBD products effective?
OK, I know the verdict is still out on that question. The answer, also, depends on whom you ask. For people who will only try evidence-based treatments, the answer is no. Think FDA, government, you catch my drift. For many of the people who have tried it for various conditions, the answer is often yes. … Read more
CBD beneficial, says FDA
The Food and Drug Administration is helping the United Nations figure out how to categorize cannabidiol (CBD). I’ve used this blog as a means to tout the benefits of CBD many times. Even have wondered whether the FDA would ever get on board to study the value. It seemed especially impossible in light of the … Read more
CBD, the anti-opioid
By now, you’ve probably heard that an opioid epidemic is growing in this country and is being called a crisis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “The majority of drug overdose deaths (more than six out of ten) involve an opioid.” The CDC goes on to say, “Since 1999, the amount … Read more
CBD and diet
I’ve mentioned before in this blog space that humans have active cannabinoid receptors in what’s called the endocannabinoid system. Located throughout the body and brain, they regulate appetite, mood, pain and memory. We strengthen these receptors when we introduce CBD-infused products, which help kick up our ability to process and use CBD for health benefits. … Read more
A hemp tutorial
In this blog, you’ve read a lot about hemp and CBD. But, it occurred to me that I’ve never really explained what hemp is, and why it’s so valuable. So, here goes. First things first, hemp is not marijuana; it’s a distant cousin. Hemp is nonpsychoactive, which means you can’t get high when using it. … Read more
Ease the pain of radiation treatment
Lost Remedy was more or less built on a product to prevent burning from radiation treatment for breast cancer. If you’ve read the introduction on our website, you know the story. But, I’ll give you a synopsis here, just in case you haven’t read it. In 2013, a breast cancer diagnosis kick-started the production of … Read more
If you build it, will they come?
You know how I like to go on and on about what a fabulous material hemp is and how with a foresight we could use it to shore up our environment and economy? Well I found two articles and two videos to stress my point. So, here I go again. Kentucky: Hemp Grown In Commonwealth … Read more
The Nerve!
Nerve pain. It can take over your life physically and emotionally. But pain could be managed safely with CBD-infused products. Opioids, the most common product prescribed for chronic pain, has a whole raft of problems, not the least of which is addiction and potential death. Not exactly a comforting option. CBD products are an option … Read more