Old Medicine is Doing New Things: The History of Hemp

As laws regarding CBD have begun to shift and change, the use of CBD oil in the health and wellness industries has shot up dramatically. Even as CBD supporters are still struggling to completely decriminalize the use of this “miracle drug,” it continues to pop up in epilepsy and pain reduction treatments, beauty products, and …

State orders stores to remove edibles with CBD from their shelves

By Penelope Overton February 1, 2019 State health authorities have ordered that edible products containing cannabidiol, or CBD, must be removed from stores because the hemp-derived product is not a federally approved food additive. Environmental health inspectors began informing businesses last week that they must remove all foods, tinctures and capsules from their shelves that …

NYC Health Department announces ban on CBD in all bars and restaurants

The New York City Department of Health has announced that bars and restaurants in the city are not permitted to serve CBD products. Despite the legalization of hemp and CBD in the 2018 Farm Bill, a health department spokeswoman said in a statement that the cannabinoid has not yet been approved for use in food and beverage products. “Restaurants in …

Is CBD Usage Allowed for Olympic Athletes?

CBD may be a derivative of the cannabis plant, but are Olympic athletes allowed to use it without facing consequences? Thanks to a recent decision from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the answer is now yes. CBD products have become an attractive remedy for Olympians and professional athletes thanks to the myriad of health and …

The Difference Between Isolate and Full-Spectrum CBD

More and more people are becoming aware of the health benefits of CBD oil. Reducing pain, alleviating anxiety, and even potentially offering protection against brain trauma are just some of the awesome things that CBD oil can do for users. But there are so many different CBD products available to choose from. More specifically, there …

CBD, Pain and Inflammation-Myth or Magic?

  HISTORY OF CBD Although first isolated in 1940, cannabidiol (CBD) had not been completely exploited until the early 1960’s. It has since been identified to have pharmaceutical applications, including anti-inflammatory, neuro-protective and anti-tumor effects, which has led to potential therapeutic interest amongst the pharmaceutical and osteopathic communities. It has been identified through consumer trends …

Boston Hempire (CBD Flower) Review

Boston Hempire In today’s review, I will be reviewing a CBD flower brand called Boston Hempire. Boston Hempire has a beautiful presentation and sells nice, big, beautiful CBD buds. I will go in-depth and give you my thoughts on each strain I have tried and … Boston Hempire (CBD Flower) Review Read Full Article » …

Insomnia and CBD, We Need Sleep.

NO SLEEP x THE RESULT Insomnia is a condition characterized as an inability to fall asleep or problems staying asleep, which can be related to poor sleeping habits, depression, anxiety, lack of physical activity and certain illnesses. Insomnia, along with other sleep disorders currently affect around 25% of Americans today and is considered to be …

Anxiety, Social Anxiety Disorders & CBD.

CBD x ANXIETY In the past decade research on the effects of cannabis on both animal and human models have become of great interest to scientists and medical doctors alike. Cannabidiol (CBD), a derivative of cannabis has been explained to have anxiolytic effects, meaning it has shown to significantly suppress anxiety and social anxiety interactions …