It may seem odd that the CBD pet treat market has been skyrocketing while delta-8 dog treats remain dormant. Since CBD is so successful with four-legged friends, why wouldn’t delta-8 manufacturers want to get involved? Is there something about delta-8 that doesn’t agree with dogs and cats? Well, the reason you can’t find pet-approved delta-8 ... Read more
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Since CBD was federally legalized in 2018, it seems like a new CBD company has emerged nearly every week. While business has been booming, transparency hasn’t necessarily been commonplace alongside the boom. CBD customers should be able to trust any given product’s COA (Certificate of Analysis), but a history of discrepancies between some company COA’s ... Read more
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Weight loss is always one of the “top five” resolutions at the start of the year. Indeed, the CDC now says about 50 percent of American adults are trying to slim down with exercise and diet changes. Despite these efforts, Americans continue to struggle with their waistlines. Data now suggests that about two-thirds of Americans ... Read more
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For some people, partying is second nature. However, there are plenty of folks who fear party atmospheres. Indeed, recent reports suggest that at least 12 percent of Americans have social anxiety disorder (SAD). Even in small group settings, patients with social anxiety disorder often feel “out of place.” Thankfully, CBD shows promise as a “party pooper preventer!” ... Read more
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Although cannabinoids are endlessly fascinating, they aren’t the only compounds in the hemp plant. Indeed, if it weren’t for chemicals known as “terpenes,” hemp strains wouldn’t have any distinctive aromas. While terpenes aren’t unique to cannabis, they play a significant role in determining a strain’s effects and taste. If you’ve purchased high-quality hemp flowers, vape ... Read more
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It’s getting common to see many people “spread the good news” about delta-8’s effects. From Reddit forums to cannabis-focused websites, many users are opening up about their experiences with hemp-derived delta-8 products. Although surveys suggest most people use delta-8 for stress, there’s a growing number of delta-8-related testimonials from the arthritis community. According to some anecdotal reports, delta-8 ... Read more
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There are plenty of weird-sounding trends in the wellness community. From crystal cleansing to cartons of celery juice, it’s hard to prove many of the “health hacks” some people promote. One such fad in the CBD world is consuming raw hemp flowers. Yes, there are people who eat hemp or cannabis au naturel. Whether they add ... Read more
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Believe it or not, there’s technically no CBD in raw hemp flowers. If manufacturers didn’t heat hemp flowers before extracting cannabinoids, then there wouldn’t be any CBD in the countless “hemp-infused” oils, topicals, and edibles on today’s market. In its natural state, hemp only produces acidic versions of cannabinoids like CBD. In fact, there’s a name ... Read more
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For many MMJ patients, “getting high” isn’t as important as “the munchies.” Many studies and anecdotal testimonies confirm the psychoactive cannabinoid delta-9 THC can significantly stimulate a person’s appetite. However, since medical cannabis isn’t legal throughout the USA, some customers are curious if related hemp cannabinoids could have a similar effect. Delta-8 THC is the most popular THC ... Read more
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When most reporters talk about hemp cannabinoids, they tend to focus on CBD and delta-8 THC. That makes sense when you consider these are the two best-selling hemp-derived products. However, dozens of other secondary cannabinoids may have phenomenal therapeutic potential. For example, cannabichromene (CBC) rarely gets a passing reference in the mainstream press. Heck, it’s even ... Read more
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On lists of the most cannabis-friendly states, Kansas often ends up in last place. Unlike neighboring Colorado, the Sunflower State still views all THC products in line with the DEA (i.e., a Schedule I substance). Even when it comes to hemp CBD, Kansas doesn’t accept as many hemp products as other states. Kansas’s status as a ... Read more
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Unlike Canada and some US states, the UK hasn’t been very accepting of legal cannabis. However, CBD has been quasi-legal throughout England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland since 2018. We say “quasi-legal” because there are many unanswered questions surrounding the UK’s hemp laws. For instance, the UK’s food regulators are now in the news due ... Read more
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