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Cannabidiol (CBD) is the darling of popular media and there’s a buzz in the medical research community due to all the anecdotal evidence patients share. It’s touted as a treatment for numerous medical conditions, promising to reduce tumors, eliminate seizures, and easing chronic pain. Despite the fact that it’s derived from cannabis or hemp plants, it doesn’t get you high. By all accounts, CBD is a safe, naturally therapeutic component of cannabis, but there many myths and misconceptions are still associated with it.

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4 Myths About Hemp Oil and CBD Oil Debunked

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There’s a lot of confusion around CBD oil and hemp oil. Many people assume that CBD and hemp oil get you high (like marijuana) and that all hemp-derived oils are created equal, and therefore have the same benefits. With so many persistent misconceptions, it’s time to clear a few things up. Understanding the differences between CBD oil and hemp oil is crucial for both consumers and retailers. Here are some common myths about hemp-derived oils debunked, and common questions about their effectiveness answered: Myth #1: CBD and Hemp Oils are […]

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CBD Can’t Cure Or Prevent COVID-19

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Here’s the simple truth: there is absolutely zero evidence that CBD can cure or even help with the COVID-19 virus. There’s not even any proof it can help protect you from getting sick. So why are so many hemp brands claiming otherwise? Obviously, there’s plenty of companies offering useful products and services during this unprecedented crisis, and some of them are profiting from it. Whether it’s Zoom offering vital video-conferencing tools, or hemp brands selling CBD oil that can help relieve some people’s anxiety or chronic pain, well-positioned companies profit from a […]

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Demystifying the Legality of CBD in the United States

A Quick Overview of CBD CBD, or cannabidiol, is a compound found in marijuana and hemp. Unlike THC, CBD is non-psychoactive, meaning it will not get you high. However, scientific and anecdotal evidence has shown that the compound has numerous health benefits. By working in conjunction with your body’s endocannabinoid system, CBD can help with ailments like pain, inflammation, nausea, anxiety, depression, alertness, insomnia, psychosis, convulsions, neuro disorders, and cancer. Federal Legality Marijuana is still illegal federally, and actually classified as a schedule I controlled substance. Even if it contains less than 0.3% […]

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Stop Worrying About THC

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Although there are currently more than 100 cannabinoids identified in the Cannabis sativa plant, the two principal compounds are Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). They each interact with the cannabinoid receptors found in the endocannabinoid system in the brain and body, but they have very different effects. The endocannabinoid system is responsible for signaling the body to let it know that certain functions need to be regulated. Those functions include mood, pain, appetite, sleep, memory, and immune response. Difference Between THC and CBD Psychoactive Properties The main difference between THC […]

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CBD Myths & Misconceptions

Cannabidiol (CBD) is the darling of popular media and there’s a buzz in the medical research community due to all the anecdotal evidence patients share. It’s touted as a treatment for numerous medical conditions, promising to reduce tumors, eliminate seizures, and easing chronic pain. Despite the fact that it’s derived from cannabis or hemp plants, it doesn’t get you high. By all accounts, CBD is a safe, naturally therapeutic component of cannabis, but there many myths and misconceptions are still associated with it. What is CBD Anyway? CBD is just […]