In just the past four years, CBD use has increased 50% in the United States. According to a recent survey published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, about 1 out of 5 participants said they used CBD in the past year. The survey, which was conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago, ... Read more
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Social anxiety is a common affliction, especially among those who could be described as shy. Not all shy people have social anxiety, and not all people with social anxiety are shy, but there is a pretty sizeable overlap. In fact, the NIH posits that roughly 12 percent of adults in the United States have some ... Read more
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CBD oil is such a new and hot-button item that its hard to avoid hyperbole, hope, or outright wishful thinking when it comes to its potential effects and uses. While the pandemic fueled claims of “immune-boosting” properties, or even antioxidant-like protections, frankly, at this point, we just don’t know. This is a new and rising ... Read more
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One of the biggest reasons people purchase CBD products is because of cannabidiol’s reputation as an effective pain reliever. In fact, some manufacturers are now offering CBD topicals for customers who are looking for some targeted relief on specific areas. While many people attest to the pain relieving properties of CBD, others remain skeptical. But ... Read more
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Since the height of the pandemic in 2020, the Bee Hippy Hemp Dispensary in Garland, Texas has provided customers with hemp-derived gummies and oils. Such products are legal under both federal and Texas law, since they are produced from hemp plants, which are different from marijuana. However, last June, local police raided the dispensary and ... Read more
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Chances are, you’re probably familiar with most of CBD’s well-known benefits, such as pain and anxiety relief. But many now believe that CBD carries yet another benefit- improving intimacy. With the relaxing effects that CBD is known to produce, it’s not hard to imagine how this cannabinoid could lead to a more pleasurable intimate experience. ... Read more
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Since January 1, 2024, Californians who use cannabis after work hours have had more employment protections than in previous years. Until this year, California employers could legally discriminate against employees who tested positive for non-psychoactive cannabis metabolites in their urine, hair or bodily fluids. This is still the case in the majority of the rest ... Read more
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Up until now, we’ve only known Cannabidiol (CBD) as one of many naturally occurring compounds, or cannabinoids, found in hemp and cannabis plants. It’s a cannabinoid found in both hemp and marijuana plants. However, scientists have recently discovered that CBD may also appear in other plants. In particular, CBD was found in the flowers and ... Read more
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More and more people are using CBD every day, whether it’s for pain relief, help getting a good night of sleep, or anything in between. If you’ve never taken CBD before, you might have a handful of questions. Does science back up these claims, or is CBD just another trendy “alternative medicine?” Can CBD get ... Read more
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a long-term mental and behavioral disorder, usually triggered by one or more traumatic experiences. Although it is frequently mentioned when referring to combat veterans, up to 10% of all people in the United States will experience it in their lives. As our acceptance and understanding of PTSD has grown since ... Read more
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Gut health is a major focus of modern wellness, and the idea that a healthy gut leads to better overall health is a dominant subject. The NIH reports that at minimum 16 percent ofAmericans suffer chronic symptoms of gut distress, and a quick scan of social media will net dozens of memes and posts about ... Read more
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Alzheimer’s disease affects over 6 million patients in the United States alone and, while there are medications that can alleviate symptoms and therefore provide some temporary relief, there is no cure available on the market. Alzheimer’s is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects memory, cognitive abilities, and behavior. In other words, it slowly destroys memory and ... Read more
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