CBD Education
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.
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...
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 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...
"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."
Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, mitigate, or prevent any disease.