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Many Potential Benefits of a CBD Franchise

For decades, the U.S. banned hemp cultivation. Who would have dreamed of a CBD franchise then? In 2014 with the introduction of pilot programs designed to investigate the benefits of hemp cultivation for farmers and business investors. Within the first three years, at least 38 states considered hemp-related legislation, and numerous businesses began selling hemp CBD under policies permitting the sale of hemp-derived products in states with established regulations. Back in 2014, when the industry was new, CBD sales alone generated an estimated $49 million in sales. Then, in 2017, hemp-derived […]

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Anti-Inflammatory Potential of CBD

Inflammation is a defense mechanism, a call to your immune system to heal or repair an injury, illness, or infection. The pain, redness, and fluid accumulation associated with an inflammatory response commonly subside as your body heals. This is the type of inflammation you are likely most familiar with, acute inflammation.   When your immune system responses continue longer than necessary or occur in areas of your body where these defense mechanisms are unnecessary, inflammation can have a negative impact on your overall health. Most people aren’t familiar with chronic […]

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Cannabinoid Absorption and Bioavailability

You may have noticed that CBD users have numerous types of products to choose from. CBD can be applied topically, vaped, consumed, or dosed sublingually. Thus,  it’s easy to find a CBD product suited to your needs and your lifestyle. Although there are numerous ways to absorb CBD, it may be helpful to know a product’s impact on bioavailability. This is the amount of CBD in each dose utilized by your body. Understanding how bioavailability could influence your CBD experience could help you determine which of the many available CBD […]

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Is CBD an Effective Treatment for Arthritis?

Did you know that 23% of American adults – 54 million – have arthritis? The condition costs the US $140 billion in medical expenses. Although millions of people suffer from this chronic disease, it has no cure. Subsequently, the available treatments only help in relieving the symptoms of the condition. CBD may be the next big thing in the health and wellness world. Indeed, the compound derived from a cannabis plant shows numerous considerable potential benefits. People around the globe use CBD for many purposes ranging from improving sleep to reducing stress […]

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The Therapeutic Potential of CBD for Arthritis

There are many different types of arthritis, a degenerative joint disease that can cause a significant amount of pain, inflammation, and restricted mobility. Most often, the condition affects the joints of the fingers, feet, hips, knees, and spine, but any joint can be affected. Although there are many prescription and over-the-counter medications shown to slow disease progression and minimize discomfort, these solutions are not universally well-tolerated. Many people worry about the long-term consequences of continued use, including the risk of kidney damage, liver damage, and chemical dependency. Many people living with arthritis […]

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Benefits of Hemp-Derived Flowers

CBD oil may be the rising star on everyone’s minds, but it isn’t the only hemp-derived product worth discussing. In fact, there are a variety of useful hemp commodities that also contain a fair amount of CBD. The flower buds of the hemp plant are almost equally as potent as full-spectrum CBD oils. They contain the same terpenes and cannabinoids without going through the same extensive extraction process. This means you can obtain many of the same benefits from a purer, more natural substance. What Are Hemp-Derived Flowers? Like many […]

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The Many Potential Benefits of CBD for Athletes

Professional athletes understand the value of self-care and athletic recovery. They are also painfully aware of the impact intense training and competition can have on their bodies. That may be why we’re seeing a steady increase in the number of influential athletes advocating for the therapeutic potential of CBD products. No matter who you are, knowing some of the many reasons athletes are using hemp-derived products could help you decide if CBD might be an option for you. Trusted by Numerous Athletes CBD is the scientific abbreviation for cannabidiol, a non-intoxicating plant element […]

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Is It a Fact That CBD Can Help With Substance Abuse?

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a hot topic in the media. Similarly, the consumer market is overflowing with Cannabidiol products ranging from CBD-infused coffee to smoothies, skincare products, candies, and pastries. However, what’s the pertinent reason for the widespread use of hemp CBD? At the moment, researchers are focusing more on the potential use of CBD to control cravings associated with substance abuse. Overview More recently, CBD has been showcased to curb substance abuse disorders among patients addicted to morphine, opioids, methamphetamine, heroin, and alcohol. In addition, the National Institute for Drug Abuse […]

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CBD Isolate vs. Full-Spectrum CBD Products

Many would-be CBD users are hesitant to make their first purchase. Some are worried about accidentally purchasing an inferior product. Others fear they don’t understand enough about their options to make an informed purchasing decision.  First-time shoppers confused about product types have likely noticed there are two popular options to choose from. Some products are made with full-spectrum hemp extract, while others are made with CBD isolate. Understanding the similarities and differences between your options could help you find the ideal hemp-derived product for your needs. The Similarities Between CBD […]

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Marijuana Would Bring Billions to Wisconsin

Marijuana Legalization in Wisconsin Dem lawmakers say marijuana legalization would bring a multi-billion dollar industry to the state and help farmers survive, calling Wisconsin an “island” surrounded by states with some kind of cannabis legalization.  But the lawmakers were non-committal yesterday when asked by reporters if they would settle for a medical marijuana proposal that Assembly Speaker Robin Vos indicated he would be open to considering.  Republicans stripped Gov. Evers’ medical marijuana and decriminalization plan from the budget before sending their version to the guv, but the Rochester Republican told […]

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