If you’ve recently purchased CBD gummies, you may ask, how many CBD gummies should I eat? While every product has different amounts per serving, there is a rule of thumb for determining what milligram of CBD you should take. CBD can range in purpose from sleep to inflammation relief. Here’s your in-depth guide to learning how […]
CBD is taking the wellness world by storm, bringing in several billion dollars in annual revenue. If you’re new to trying CBD it can be a bit overwhelming at first. There’s so much information out there and it’s hard to sift through. So what are the most important CBD facts that you need to know before trying it […]
According to the The World Alzheimer’s Report, nearly 47 million people worldwide are living with Alzheimer’s Disease and/or Dementia. By 2030, this number is set to double. Though Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia are used interchangeably and Alzheimer’s Disease is considered a form of Dementia, there are notable differences between the two conditions. What is Dementia? […]
CBD and Epilepsy November is Epilepsy Awareness Month, a chance to spread awareness and understanding of epilepsy, a neurological disorder that affects approximately 3.4 million Americans, including 500,000 children. What is Epilepsy? Imagine the brain as a series of highways and overpasses. Each moment, in all four lobes, millions of neurons, fluids and electrical currents […]
CDB is quite a common topic today. So many people and animals too are consuming it. There are also a number of ways that one can take CBD, from edibles to inhaling. CBD has a lot of benefits and one might wonder should they smoke it, apply or consume it to get its full benefits. […]
Endometriosis is a disease that affects nearly 200 million women worldwide. The resulting pain and inflammation caused by this condition is often excruciating. Below, we’ve compiled current research and treatment options for Endometriosis as well as the potential benefits of CBD in reducing and alleviating symptoms. What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is characterized by the growth […]
Anxiety Disorders now rate among the most common medical conditions in the USA, affecting over 40 million Americans. According to a recent study conducted by the American Psychiatry Association, between 2016 and 2017, nearly 36% of those polled said they felt more anxious than the year before. The symptoms of Anxiety Disorders include: Panic attacks […]
For millions of people worldwide, a perceived change in light, altered vision, nausea and even hallucinations are just a few of the potential early onset symptoms of a migraine. Here is a brief overview of this neurological syndrome and how cannabidiol (CBD) can potentially alleviate the throbbing (and often excruciating) pain experienced by migraine sufferers. […]
Consistent and proper pain relief has historically been a daunting task for modern medicine. How does a physician judge levels of pain? Why should a physician doubt their patient? With such a subjective condition, the first line treatment for physicians across the US has too often been prescription opiates. Out of the nearly 50 million […]
“The worst thing in the world is to try to sleep and not to”- F. Scott Fitzgerald Ask most 100 year-olds about the secrets to their longevity and their answers are generally quite simple: good food and lots of sleep. In fact, a recent study by United Healthcare found that 70% of surveyed centenarians slept […]
Cells have “receptors” in their membrane, which create a sort of “lock and key” connection between various chemical compounds. These connections either activate or inhibit other effects within the body. CBD is an agonist – a substance which creates a response with various receptors. Here’s what that looks like… Cannabidiol has no specific affinity for CB1 or […]
The endocannabinoid system is a central regulatory system that affects many physiological and psychological processes including pain sensation, appetite, mood, memory, addiction, and sleep. This system consists of 3 basic elements: Cannabinoid Receptors (CB1 and CB2) Cannabinoid molecules that interact with the CB receptors (endocannabinoids or external ones) Enzymes that interact with the CB receptors, […]
To understand CBD, it’s first necessary to understand where CBD originates and its chemical importance. Where does CBD come from? Cannabis plants – including cannabis sativa, cannabis indica, and cannabis ruderalis (otherwise known as “hemp”) – produce compounds called cannabinoids, lipidic molecules that stimulate the cannabinoid receptors in diverse cells of the body, including the […]
