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Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the major cannabinoids, or chemical compoundsderived from the cannabis plant. Unlike THC, CBD has no psychoactive properties (meaning it will not get you “high”) and possesses a wide range of health benefits. Research shows that CBD is effective in reducing inflammation and physical pain, mitigating the likelihood of seizures, combating anxiety, acting as a sleeping aide, and even preventing cancer. However, navigating how to consume CBD can be somewhat daunting, especially considering that there is an ever-increasing amount of ways to purchase and consume CBD. Furthermore, certain consumption methods are better suited for different health conditions and desired CBD outcomes. Some of the most common consumption methods include oils, tinctures, edibles, topical creams/ointments, and vaporizers.Of these methods, CBD oil is incredibly popular. There are a number of extraction methods that can be used to isolate CBD oil from the cannabis plant, and it...

Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the most popular cannabinoids, or chemical compounds, derived from the cannabis plant. Unlike tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), CBD has no psychoactive effects (meaning it will not get one “high”). In recent years, CBD use has become increasingly popular due to its wide range of health benefits, and is consumed in a variety of ways. CBD can be consumed through vaporizers, edibles, oils, supplement powders, and ointments/creams. Of these consumption methods, CBD oil is one of the most popular and acts as the foundation for many others.  To make CBD oil, there are a handful of methods. One of the most popular and organic methods is by using liquid solvents. First, plant material (flowers, trim, etc.) must be put into an isolated container. Then, liquid solvents such as butane, alcohol, or ethanal are run through the plant matter to strip and transfer the cannabinoids to liquid. The liquid is then evaporated to make highly concentrated CBD oil. A second ...

CBD is providing a new and effective way for adults to deal with pain. So why do people keep using ibuprofen? Ibuprofen has side effects that everyone should be aware of. A few of the side effects of ibuprofen are, stomachaches, heartburn, rashes, constipation, loss of hearing, indigestion, heart palpitations, and loss of appetite. The side effects of ibuprofen are serious. The previous list was just the short-term effects of using ibuprofen. The long-term effectsalong with increased dosage of ibuprofen to manage pain include kidney disease, heart problems, and gastrointestinal bleeding.CBD can help reduce pain without causing such severe side effects. Pain is a function of the endocannabinoid system or ECS in the human body. The ECS transfers and receives signals of pain from cannabinoids. Pain is also worsened by factors such as underlying medical conditions and depression. Inflammation is managed by the cytokine immune cells. CBD is a plant produced cannabinoid that can acti...

CBD is just one of over 100 types of compounds called cannabinoids. This compound is most commonly associated with cannabis. However, unlike THC, CBD does not cause a “high” or any type of psychoactive or mind-altering effect. CBD comes from natural hemp or cannabis plants, where it is extracted and added into a carrier oil to become CBD oil. What CBD oil does is engage with the human body’s endocannabinoid system or ECS and make it more productive, or inhibit it, in some cases. This is the system in the body that helps regulate sleep, the immune-system, and pain. For example, CBD can stop the body from absorbing pain regulatingcompounds such as anandamide, which reduces the amount of pain a person may feel. This activation of the ECS system is what makes a CBD oil an option for chronic pain management. For centuries, CBD has been traditionally used to treat a variety of conditions, but only recently has it begun to be studied medically. A recent study by t...

The cardiovascular system plays a vital physiological role in the human body. This system is made up of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels. It is responsible for carrying oxygen cells in the bloodstream, transporting nutrients, and hormones. The system also gets rid of waste like carbon dioxide using the same systems. Malfunction of the cardiovascular system is catastrophic and often lethal and is among the leading causes of death worldwide. Some diseases and conditions associated with the malfunction of this system are chronic rheumatic heart diseases, coronary heart diseases, hypertension, and disease of the arteries, arterioles, and capillaries. Prevention and treatment of these diseases are often associated with a healthy diet and exercise. However, research is beginning to find CBD as a new solution in preventing and treating diseases associated with the cardiovascular system. CBD’s anti-inflammatory and antioxidative benefits are the keys to being a therapeutic source for ...

Cannabidiol(CBD) is one of the most popular cannabinoids, or chemical compounds, derived from the cannabis plant. Unlike tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), CBD has no psychoactive properties (meaning it will not get one “high”). However, CBD does have a wide range of health benefits and uses. CBD has been known to reduce inflammation/physical pain, combat anxiety, mitigate the likelihood of seizures, and even prevent cancer. There are also a number of ways in which CBD is consumed. Some of the most popular consumption methods include vaporizers, CBD oil, edibles, and CBD creams/ointments. Despite a wide range of CBD options, it can be difficult to gauge what method of CBD consumption is best suited for one’s medical needs. Additionally, it can be even more difficult to determine the right dosage of CBD, as well as how to properly administer doses depending on how it is being absorbed into the body. For one, the FDA has not created a recommended daily intake for CBD, so there is no offic...

Cannabinoids are chemical compounds that are derived from the cannabis plant, the two most popular of which are, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). THC is the cannabinoid that is known for its psychoactive properties, meaning it is the part of cannabis that induces a “high.” Conversely, CBD does not have any psychoactive effects. It does, however, possess a wide range of health benefits. In fact, CBD has been known to reduce inflammation/physical pain, mitigate the likelihood of seizures, and is even used to combat anxiety. However, figuring out how best to consume CBD can be a daunting task, especially considering the ever-increasing amount of consumption methods. To better understand CBD consumption methods, one must first understand the endocannabinoid system. The endocannabinoid system is biological networks of cannabinoid receptors that help the body maintain homeostasis (biological harmony in the face of environmental changes). Simply put, the endocannabi...

Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the major cannabinoids, or chemical compounds found in the cannabis plant. Unlike tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), CBD has no psychoactive effects (meaning it will not get you “high”).It does, however, have numerous health benefits and uses. CBD has been known to reduce inflammation and pain, reduce the likelihood of seizures, treat anxiety, and even prevent cancer. The key to CBD’s effectiveness is in the way the body responds to cannabinoids. Our bodies have what is known as an endocannabinoid system, which is a biological system of receptors activated by cannabinoids. While the body naturally produces cannabinoids, the endocannabinoid system can also be activated by external cannabinoids such as THC and CBD. Continue reading

CBD stands for Cannabadiol and is one of over a hundred phytocannabanoids found in the flower of the Cannabis plant. Without going into a full biology/botany lesson, it should be noted that phytocannabanoids are simply naturally occurring compounds found in the cannabis plant.  CBD and THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) are the two most noted of these compounds and the two most studied. So what is CBD, and why is CBD so popular lately? There are certain aspects that set CBD apart from other compounds found in marijuana. CBD has many therapeutic attributes and is proving to be a very useful compound in research for more natural forms of medicine. As medicinal marijuana research gains in popularity, CBD is one of the main compounds being studied. It has already show promise in treating a wide assortment of ailments and disorders from chronic physical pain to mental issues like anxiety and depression. There is already one CBD drug Epidiolex, used for childhood epilepsy, approved by ...

CBD is just one of over 100 types of compounds called cannabinoids. This compound is most commonly associated with cannabis. However, unlike THC, CBD does not cause a “high” or any type of psychoactive or mind-altering effect. CBD comes from natural hemp or cannabis plants, where it is extracted and added into a carrier oil to become CBD oil. What CBD oil does is engage with the human body’s endocannabinoid system or ECS and make it more productive, or inhibit it, in some cases. This is the system in the body that helps regulate sleep, the immune-system, and pain. For example, CBD can stop the body from absorbing pain regulatingcompounds such as anandamide, which reduces the amount of pain a person may feel. This activation of the ECS system is what makes a CBD oil an option for chronic pain management. For centuries, CBD has been traditionally used to treat a variety of conditions, but only recently has it begun to be studied medically. A recent study by t...

People take or apply cannabidiol (CBD) to treat a variety of symptoms, but there is some confusion about what it is and how it affects the human body. CBD is one of many compounds in the cannabis plant, known as cannabinoids. Until recently, the best-known compound in cannabis was delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC creates a mind-altering “high” when a person smokes it or uses it in cooking. CBD is different. Unlike THC, it is not psychoactive. This means that CBD does not change a person’s state of mind when they use it. However, CBD does appear to produce significant changes in the body. Researchers have been looking at the possible therapeutic uses of CBD. Hemp contains most of the CBD that people use medicinally. Hemp and marijuana come from the same plant but the two are very different. Over the years, marijuana farmers have selectively bred their plants to contain high levels of THC. Hemp farmers, on the other hand, have rarely modified the plant. These hemp pla...

CBD is a type of cannabinoid compound. There are over 100 types of cannabinoids, the most famous of which is THC. This compound is famously associated with marijuana and causing a psychoactive effect or“high”. CBD however, is a cannabinoid that does not have any mind-altering or psychoactive effects. CBD comes from hemp or cannabis plants and can be extracted into a carrier oil to become CBD oil. Sold in various forms, CBD is making headlines for its anti-inflammatory, anti-anxiety, and anti-cancer benefits. CBD affects the body by interacting with the body’s own endocannabinoid system. This system is responsible for maintaining the immune system, managing pain, and regulating sleep. Regarding CBD’s possible anti-cancer benefits, there are two main effects associated with CBD, stopping and slowing the growth of cancer cells, and the management of symptoms associated with chemotherapy. A study conducted in 2013 by the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology found that CBD has...

According to the Institute of Medicine of The National Academies, 100 million Americans live with chronic pain. Chronic pain can increase healthcare costs, negatively impact productivity at work, as well as drastically reduce the overall quality of life. Over-the-counter and prescription pain medications are often recommended in the treatment of chronic pain, but many people seek out alternative forms of relief. Some of these people wish to avoid the side effects frequently associated with standard pain medication. Others have apprehensions about becoming dependent on such medications. As concerns over opioid overdoses continue to escalate, some proponents suggest that CBD oil could provide a solution to opioid addiction. Scientists are still trying to determine how CBD oil might alleviate pain. There is some evidence that cannabidiol may affect the body’s complex system of cell-to-cell communication called the endocannabinoid system. Along with contributing to brain func...

Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the most popular chemical compounds derived from the cannabis plant. It boasts a variety of health benefits, which has resulted in a surge in popularity and use over the past few years. However, since cannabis use has long been federally illegal, the legal status of cannabis-derived products such as CBD has been somewhat of a grey area. Furthermore, each state has its own cannabis laws, and CBD and marijuana is not the same thing despite their close association. Thus, navigating who can and cannot legally use CBD is tricky. To better understand the legality of CBD, it is first worth distinguishing cannabis, hemp, marijuana, and CBD. Cannabis is a plant with primarily two classifications: indica and sativa. Marijuana is derived from both cannabis indica and cannabis sativa plants, where hemp is derived from just cannabis sativa. Marijuana contains both tethrydrocannabinol (THC—the chemical compound that induces a “high”) and CBD, where hemp contains mos...

On December 20th, 2018, President Trump signed the 2018 Farm Bill into law. The United States Agricultural Act (better known as the “Farm Bill”) is a piece of legislation that is passed approximately every five years, and essentially outlines U.S. policies for food and agriculture. In recent years, the Farm Bill has been particularly significant because of its stance on industrial hemp, cannabis, and CBD. The 2014 Farm Bill was the first piece of American legislation that defined industrial hemp as different than marijuana, and authorized Universities and state Departments of Agriculture to research and cultivate industrial hemp (i.e. the parts of the cannabis sativa plant that have a concentration of THC no higher than 0.3%). Though the 2014 Farm Bill allowed for the cultivation of industrial hemp under extremely narrow parameters, it nonetheless opened the door for hemp use and helped destigmatized public understanding of hemp. The 2018 Farm Bill expanded upon the progre...

Since hemp products like cannabidiol (CBD) have become federally legal, many people have turned to CBD to treat a variety of health problems. CBD has been known to treat inflammation, reduce the likelihood of seizures, combat anxiety, and in some cases prevent cancer. Mental health issues are one area that CBD can help, that has gained widespread popularity and recognition recently. In particular, current research shows that CBD has potential to help combat survivors and sufferers of PTSD with the symptoms of depression. To grasp how CBD can treat depression, one must first understand the nature of depression and how it works. Depression is defined as a mood disorder characterized by severe feelings of sadness or emptiness. For many years, the prevailing narrative surrounding the cause of depression has been that it is due to a chemical imbalance in the brain. While there is some validity to this, the exact cause of depression is unknown. However, there are many factors t...

In 2014, President Obama signed the Agricultural Act of 2014 (perhaps better known as the “Farm Bill”) into law. Farm Bills are passed about every five years, with the purpose of creating and reauthorizing federal agriculture programs. However, the Farm Bill of 2014 introduced new laws regarding industrial hemp and its legal uses. Section 7607 of the 2014 Farm Bill defines industrial hemp as distinct from marijuana, and authorizes state Departments of Agriculture and educational institutions to conduct research and initiate pilot programs. The Bill specifies that industrial hemp consists of any part of the cannabis sativa plant that possess no more than a tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration of 0.3%. In other words, industrial hemp is the low THC and therefore non-psychoactive content of the cannabis plant. Though it is derived from the same plant that produces marijuana, industrial hemp has no uses as a recreational drug. The 2014 Farm Bill’s partial legalization of indus...

CBD is a type of cannabinoid, a chemical that naturally occurs in cannabis plants. Unlike THC, which can change a person’s mental state or produce a “high”, CBD is non-psychoactive. There are many different CBD products available. The amount of CBD in them may vary. Despite the wide use of cannabis as a recreational drug, there is controversy surrounding the medicinal use of products containing ingredients from cannabis plants. It is noteworthy, however, that CBD tends to be extracted from hemp plants rather than marijuana plants. Both plants are cannabis, but the selective breeding of marijuana plants has resulted in them containing high levels of THC. This is not the case for hemp plants. Recent research suggests that CBD oil may be useful for reducing inflammation, pain relief, and other conditions associated with arthritis. Cannabinoids, such as CBD, attach themselves to specialized receptors in a person’s brain and immune system. One of these receptors, called a CB2 recept...

Cannabidiol or CBD is becoming a popular natural choice to relieve ailments such as chronic pain and being used as an anti-inflammatory. CBD is one of over 100 compounds found in the cannabis sativa plant, most famous for THC the psychoactive cannabinoid associated with marijuana. CBD, however, is not a psychoactive or mind-altering compound. CBD is becoming a popular choice for people who want a natural remedy without wanting to experience the side effects of traditional drugs or the mind-altering effects of marijuana. CBD is available in various forms such as capsules, sprays, and creams and is gaining momentum in the medical field to treat chronic pain and anxiety. Below is a list of 7 benefits and uses of CBD backed by recent research. 1.   Pain Relief CBD interacts with the body’s endocannabinoid system or ECS which regulates sleep, pain, and the immune system. CBD helps reduce pain relief by interacting with the ECS to impact the receptors and neurotransmitt...