A lot of people ask if CBD will help them sleep. Others ask if it will help them focus more, or be more alert. Studies have shown that it has the properties to do both – based on the amount of CBD that you take. Obviously, everyone’s body […]
It’s Spring time once again! You know what that means! Dust starts blowing, and every allergen imaginable starts producing pollen and other irritating substances for your bodies. Over 50 million American’s suffer from allergies annually. Remarkably, over 40% of children suffer from allergies. Research from the National Institutes of […]
April is Autism Awareness Month and there is growing interest in cannabis, and certain cannabinoids, for the treatment of varying symptoms for people who suffer from this disorder. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects people differently – and can often be diagnosed at a very early age. Non-psychotropic CBD […]
CBD has been studied for a wide variety of issues, and although it hasn’t been researched for exactly how it impacts thyroid levels, there is research showing that it helps to regulate them. It is important to understand the role of the Endocannabinoid System (ECS), which is a […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) claims that 1 in every 3 American’s suffer from high blood pressure (Hypertension). Hypertension is often referred to as the “silent killer” because it doesn’t typically have any signs or symptoms. In fact, many people that suffer from hypertension don’t […]
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) estimates that approximately 20 million people in the United States suffer from some form of peripheral neuropathy. Diabetes is the most common cause of chronic peripheral neuropathy. CBD has been shown to help those with diabetes and insulin resistance, but there is also research […]
Arthritis is one of the main issues that people use cannabidiol (CBD), and it is also one of the most researched areas regarding CBD. Below are summaries of two studies regarding CBD and arthritis. This study from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) examines the impact of CBD on […]
This article by US Health Times discusses an article published by The Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. It was conducted by researchers from Tel Aviv University and Hebrew University. The study showed that CBD strengthens bones and accelerates the healing of fractures without any of the psychoactive effects. […]
The endocannabinoid system was discovered in 1992 by Dr. Raphael Mechoulam and researchers William Devane and Dr. Lumir Hanus. Although it was discovered in the early 90’s, it wasn’t clear what role it played in our bodies until the last decade. Studies are now emerging, with amazing evidence […]
To many of us, epilepsy, Dravet Syndrome (DS), and seizures may be the same thing. While they all involve seizures, many of them are spurred, or are of varying degrees of seizures. Epilepsy is defined as “a neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory […]