Aromatherapy may seem like a recent wellness trend, but it has a long history in traditional medicine. No matter what ancient culture you’re studying, chances are most folk healers used the scents of herbs or spices to elicit specific effects. There are now plenty of scientific reports that confirm aromas can have a profound effect ... Read more
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Most people love the summer sun, but nobody’s thrilled when mosquito season ramps up. The CDC estimates about 200 mosquito species live in the USA, some of which carry harmful diseases. Once the daily heat increases, mosquitos will make their presence felt in more states with itch-inducing bites. Since mosquitos are so annoying and potentially ... Read more
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If you thought dosing CBD oil for humans was tricky, try figuring out the right dose for your dog! While CBD isn’t a “dangerous” supplement for pets, too much CBD could provoke unwanted side effects. On the other hand, if you don’t give enough CBD oil to your dog, you probably won’t see the results you’re looking ... Read more
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Even people familiar with hemp terpenes may not have heard about trans-nerolidol. Unlike myrcene or limonene, trans-nerolidol doesn’t get a ton of press in CBD circles. However, as more CBD brands compete for attention, they are putting rare terpenes into their hemp extracts. Plus, now that CBD hemp flowers are more accessible, scientists are curious ... Read more
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Gluten doesn’t have the most outstanding reputation amongst nutritionists. Although there’s still debate over how much gluten impacts long-term health, more people seem to be developing allergies to this wheat compound. Data from Cleveland Clinic suggest about six percent of Americans are “gluten intolerant,” while one percent suffer from the more severe Celiac disease. Whatever ... Read more
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New hemp customers often fear taking CBD at the “wrong time.” Even though CBD oil isn’t psychoactive, there are reports of people feeling drowsy after using it. So, does that mean CBD supplements are off-limits during the day? Will CBD affect focus and productivity at work? There’s no easy way to determine how CBD oil ... Read more
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Pet shops and hemp dispensaries can’t seem to keep CBD pet treats in stock. No matter what dog or cat breed people have at home, everyone seems to be stacking pet-friendly CBD oils and treats. As pet owners rave about the benefits they notice with CBD pet products, it’s likely more customers will clamor for ... Read more
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It seems like the debate surrounding delta-8 will never abate. Some say delta-8 is illegal, while others say it’s fair game. In recent years, some readers may have even seen a few police raids on hemp shops selling delta-8. So, why is it that a few territories are harsh towards delta-8 while others don’t seem ... Read more
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Most of today’s pet-approved CBD oils have a “dog bias.” Considering about 38 percent of US households own dogs, it’s no surprise most of the research and marketing for pet CBD products goes towards canines. However, 25 percent of Americans own at least one cat. Understandably, many cat lovers have become curious whether pet-approved CBD ... Read more
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Chronic migraines are one of the most common and debilitating long-term medical conditions. Recent estimates suggest about 1 billion people struggle with these throbbing headaches multiple days every month. In addition to intense head pain, migraines can cause many other scary symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, and temporary loss of vision. Although there’s no cure for ... Read more
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Beer drinkers are often surprised to learn that cannabis is related to the hops plant. Indeed, botanists put cannabis and hops in the same Cannabaceae family! Although hops can’t produce cannabinoids, these two plants share many remarkable similarities in texture and flavor. Hemp fans can get a whiff of this “hoppy” relationship if they have ... Read more
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There’s a split in the CBD community over how much THC to put in hemp extracts. Although the 2018 US Farm Bill allows manufacturers to include ≤ 0.3 percent delta-9 THC, some customers prefer zero THC in their CBD oils. To cater to different consumer preferences, most CBD brands now offer some products with a ... Read more
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