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Virginia’s Recreational Marijuana Legislation & it’s effect on CBD companies
Virginia’s Governor Ralph Northam amended the bill today (March 31st) that would fast track the state’s recreational marijuana legislation to July 1st of this year– a three year acceleration from the originally planned legalization date of 2024. The bill is expected to pass the both houses with significant support and votes from two Republicans when they reconvene on April 7th.
Cannabis history is Black history
Just last month, Virginia began undergoing the process of legalizing recreational marijuana in our state. The entire legalization process will take until 2024 according to state legalization, due to the need for regulations to be established, verify and vet growing,...
How we Harvest our Hemp
Hemp farms have been sprouting up all over the country (us included) after the passing of the 2018 Farm Bill — but not all hemp across the United States is being grown and harvested with the amount of care and environmental consideration that we provide.
What is the CBD Spectrum?
Understanding the distinctions between full spectrum, broad spectrum and isolate is essential in ensuring you’re purchasing the most effective CBD product for you!
Giving the Gift of CBD
Whether you think CBD is just a trend or use it in your everyday life, the cannabinoid has demonstrated amazing beneficial properties in scientific studies for people from all walks of life. Its potential to positively influence a person’s wellness has been echoed from recent academic studies and centuries of use.
Breast Cancer + CBD
Every two minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States. This year alone the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. estimates 42,170 women and 520 men will die from breast cancer. While radiation treatment is available, it takes an immense toll...
Hemp: An International Industry
There was once a point in time when the English Parliament and early American government REQUIRED farmers to grow hemp under the law as material to support the military! But after the War on Drugs globally stigmatized the versatile plant, the hemp industry fell off due to strict regulations placed on international trade by both the United States and the United Nations.
How Does CBD Affect Mental Illness
This is important to note, as CBD’s effects on a wide variety of receptors is one reason why it could be antipsychotic. Many antipsychotic drugs (e.g. aripiprazole) act as a partial agonist of dopamine receptors, and so does CBD when used in high doses. Some reports suggest that 800 to 1000 mg of CBD could alleviate the symptoms of schizophrenia.
Why Do CBD Topicals Work?
Unfortunately, our bodies aren’t invincible and they acquire some wear and tear after years of using them to go places and do things we love. It may only be delayed-onset muscle soreness, resulting from a day of strenuous activity that your body isn’t accustomed to. Or it could be chronic pain stemming from arthritis, muscle dystrophy, or a number of other diagnoses. Fortunately, Cannabidiol (CBD) has demonstrated its soothing properties in studies that have supported its anti-inflammatory and analgesic benefits.
Are You Making these 6 Common CBD Mistakes ?
Cannabidiol (CBD) is quickly becoming the most talked about ingredient of 2020. Even Virginia (our home state) recently announced that it will invest in a large scale hemp extraction facility that plans on purchasing over $30 million worth of raw hemp material. But the rise of popularity and use of CBD indicates the potential increase in misuse and mistakes in the industry…
The 411 on Organic Labels for CBD Products
Organic, natural, sustainable, non-GMO… with so many different phrases and definitions within the natural foods and supplements realm, it can be confusing to understand the difference between them all.
A Plant for Every Industry: Top 12 Hemp Products and Uses
Hemp has proven to be a valuable plant for sustainable agriculture solutions and medicinal care products targeted toward stress, immune defense, and pain relief. At CBD Livity, we focus on the medicinal benefits of our quality CBD oils, CBD salve, aromatherapy...
Creating Greener Solutions: Top 8 Hemp Agricultural Benefits
Evidence shows that humans have been growing hemp for over 10,000 years. It can be grown on every habitable continent in various environments and climates, and hemp enriches the agricultural biodiversity of farms where it’s grown. With the 2018 Farm Bill and less...
A Brief Guide to Cannabimimetic Plants
Cannabimi-what? The term might be a mouthful but the definition is quite simple. A cannabimimetic is any plant or food reflecting similar beneficial properties to that of a cannabinoid (such as CBD). Cannabimimetics interact with the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and...
Is CBD Always Safe? CBD Oil and Medication Interactions
Many patients worldwide are opting to use CBD oil in replacement of prescription drugs used for chemotherapy, behavioral symptoms, pain relief and more. Cannabinoids have shown to have a positive effect on patients enduring a wide range of conditions from autism to...
Hemp Benefits for Men’s Health: Using CBD Oil for Prostate Problems & More
After doing a blog post about CBD and women’s health, we wanted to explore the benefits of CBD for men too. Between lab reports and anecdotal responses, using CBD for prostate health has shown to potentially improve the balance in the reproductive system. Please keep...
Hemp Benefits for Women’s Health: Using CBD Oil for Period Cramps & More
As CBD oil grows in popularity, more and more people are finding the supplement useful for a variety of health concerns; women’s issues like periods and menopause are no exception. CBD oil might seem like a nuance fad, but hemp remedies have been used for hundreds, if...
CBD and the Immune System: Can Hemp Help During Flu and Allergy Season?
Isn’t Spring lovely? Everything seems to liven up with bright colors and warmer weather. The only dreadful part: with beautiful flowers comes terrible allergies. With everyone coughing and sneezing, how can we protect ourselves from feeling sick and sluggish all...
How to Read and Understand a Certificate of Analysis
A certificate of analysis (COA) is a documented lab report showing a product’s chemical contents meet required quality and specification standards. Certificates of analysis are used for food, alcohol, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. Most of the sustenance you consume...
Better Together: 6 Unique Cannabinoids and Their Benefits
Image source: MarijuanaSpan You’ve probably seen the popular Leafly chart listing all the different cannabinoids in a wheel-shaped table.https://www.leafly.com/news/cannabis-101/cannabinoids-101-what-makes-cannabis-medicine As you can see, there are numerous...
Mainstream Hemp: 2019 Recap of the Hemp Industry and Aspirations for 2020
As an established CBD company, we are thrilled to be a part of such an exciting time in the Hemp (and overall Cannabis) industry as it becomes re-established after decades of prohibition, and really gets rooted again for the first time. 2019 was a huge year for...
Small But Mighty: Nutritional Facts and Health Benefits of Hemp Seeds
Cannabidiol (CBD) has a tremendous amount of advantages suited to assist mental and physical functions via our endocannabinoid system. The molecule is extracted from the hemp plant and added to your favorite products such as CBD oil and CBD salve. But these perks are...
The Interim Final Rule and How It Can Improve
On October 31, 2019, the USDA finally released their first draft, totaling 161 pages, of the federal regulations regarding the domestic hemp production program. This “Interim Final Rule” (IFR) outlined the requirements of hemp producers and states who wish to submit...
What is the Difference Between Hemp and Cannabis?
The words cannabis and hemp are used within the CBD industry all the time to a point where they might seem like synonyms. If you’re a bit confused, read ahead to find out the difference between both plant variations. You’ll discover both produce CBD for safe,...
CBG: The Mother Cannabinoid and Its Benefits
Did you know CBD is one of over 400 active compounds in cannabis? CBG (cannabigerol) is the second most prevalent cannabinoid in our Broad Spectrum formulas, and to honor this amazing compound, we wanted to inform you about all the research and benefits revolving...
New Regulations Give Virginia Farmers the Opportunity to Grow Hemp
For the first time in nearly 50 years, Virginia farmers are undergoing their seasonal hemp harvest. Our company CBD Livity was the first manufacturer of CBD products in Virginia back in 2015. It’s been remarkable to see the drastic changes implemented to make hemp...
What to Know When Searching for Your CBD Products
CBD is everywhere! But as with all wellness products, not all CBD is created equal. The industry is currently unregulated, which means that companies can cut products with fillers, or lie about the potency without any repercussions. It is important to do your research on the company and products that you are interested in trying. We have put together a quick guide to help you find the best quality products will benefit you most.
The History of Hemp
The public is largely unaware of hemp’s fascinating history and, perhaps most importantly, how it became such an infamous crop. We will outline a brief history of the hemp plant in an effort to show how its evolving role in our society and clear up some misconceptions.
Full Spectrum vs Broad Spectrum vs Isolate
What’s the Difference between Full Spectrum, Broad Spectrum, and CBD Isolate? If you have been looking around at CBD products, you will have quickly seen that there are a variety of formulas to choose from. “Full spectrum,” “broad spectrum,” and “isolate” are all...
The Endocannabinoid System: Your Body’s Internal Genius
An increasing number of people are rapidly becoming surprised by the positive effects of cannabidiol (CBD) on our bodies. However, most are not familiar with the body’s own process for creating and dispersing cannabinoids to receptors -- the endogenous cannabinoid...
What Exactly is CBD? And What Does It Do?
Cannabidiol, otherwise known as CBD, is one of the most exciting topics in the health world today. It is fast becoming recognized as a premier substance that can help preserve our state of wellbeing. Here, you will get an overview of precisely what CBD is and why so...
More Than A Nice Smell: An Overview of Terpenes and How They Affect the Body
One of the most fascinating human experiences is the immediate change in our physical experience after inhaling a scent. Such as warmth and tranquility when presented with your mother’s famous apple crumb tart. Or sunny light-heartedness upon walking into a florist’s...
"We encourage you to discuss CBD with your physician or healthcare practitioner if you have any specific health related questions or concerns. There are also many independent research studies about CBD available on the internet."
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