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Hemp for Hares — Is CBD Oil Safe for Pet Rabbits?

Hemp for Hares — Is CBD Oil Safe for Pet Rabbits?
Dr. Igor Bussel, M.D., M.S., M.H.A
Dr. Igor Bussel, M.D., M.S., M.H.A
November 15, 2023

By now, most pet owners are familiar with the potential benefits of feeding CBD pet treats to dogs and cats. Since it’s most likely a pet-owning American family would have a dog or cat (or both!), most of the research into CBD for pets focuses on these animals. However, that doesn’t mean CBD oil doesn’t ... Read more

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Why You Should Consider a CBD Bath Bomb

Why You Should Consider a CBD Bath Bomb
Dr. Igor Bussel, M.D., M.S., M.H.A
Dr. Igor Bussel, M.D., M.S., M.H.A
November 13, 2023

You don’t need to add CBD to make a bath feel super relaxing…but it may help! In fact, CBD bath bombs have become a fast-growing niche in the legal hemp market. These aromatic products provide the same “fizz” in a tub of hot water, but they add extra CBD to help enhance your at-home spa ... Read more

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How to Choose a CBD Hemp Strain

How to Choose a CBD Hemp Strain
Woody
Woody
November 10, 2023

Smoking hemp flowers hasn’t overtaken the CBD oil or edibles markets, but it has seen tremendous growth in the past few years. Recent estimates suggest the CBD smokable market is already around $80 million, and it could grow to the billions as more people try these products. Surveys also suggest more cigarette smokers are turning ... Read more

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Avoiding THC In Your Hemp CBD — Which CBD Oils Have No THC?

Avoiding THC In Your Hemp CBD — Which CBD Oils Have No THC?
Dr. Igor Bussel, M.D., M.S., M.H.A
Dr. Igor Bussel, M.D., M.S., M.H.A
November 8, 2023

People unfamiliar with the hemp market are often surprised to learn that many CBD oils have slight traces of delta-9 THC. Despite the federal ban on recreational THC, the 2018 US Farm Bill allows hemp companies to sell products with ≤ 0.3 percent delta-9 THC content. Due to THC’s psychoactive traits, many customers don’t feel ... Read more

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What to Know About HHC vs Delta-8 THC

What to Know About HHC vs Delta-8 THC
Dr. Igor Bussel, M.D., M.S., M.H.A
Dr. Igor Bussel, M.D., M.S., M.H.A
November 6, 2023

In the hemp THC industry, delta-8 is the clear winner. As it stands today, it’s unlikely any cannabinoid in this niche market will unseat delta-8’s top position. Indeed, delta-8 has become so mainstream that many states are struggling to regulate it.  Although delta-8 THC is wildly popular, dozens of other THC-related molecules have generated some ... Read more

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What New Customers Should Know Before Taking Delta-8 THC

What New Customers Should Know Before Taking Delta-8 THC
Dr. Igor Bussel, M.D., M.S., M.H.A
Dr. Igor Bussel, M.D., M.S., M.H.A
November 3, 2023

Depending on your perspective on psychoactivity, delta-8 THC may seem a bit spooky or super exciting. Many people are drawn to delta-8 to take advantage of its “legal high,” while others are cautiously curious about its therapeutic potential. While delta-8 THC is a popular pick in today’s hemp market, new customers should never rush head-first ... Read more

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Italy’s New CBD Celebrity — What We Know About CBDP

Italy’s New CBD Celebrity — What We Know About CBDP
Dr. Igor Bussel, M.D., M.S., M.H.A
Dr. Igor Bussel, M.D., M.S., M.H.A
November 1, 2023

Although people have been cultivating hemp for centuries, there are countless chemicals in this plant that scientists have yet to uncover. Case and point: It wasn’t until 2019 that researchers knew about the cannabinoid CBDP. Technically called “cannabidiphorol,” CBDP was discovered accidentally in an Italian laboratory. Even more interesting, scientists also found the new cannabinoid ... Read more

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Cannabidiol & Cottonmouth — Can CBD Trigger Dry Mouth?

Cannabidiol & Cottonmouth — Can CBD Trigger Dry Mouth?
Woody
Woody
October 30, 2023

Along with the “munchies” and red eyes, “cottonmouth” is a common side effect associated with cannabis use. Many people who use medical or recreational marijuana report feeling a dry mouth sensation. While most scientists believe this reaction is related chiefly to the psychoactive cannabinoid delta-9 THC, hemp fans are curious whether CBD could affect saliva ... Read more

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Clarifying Industrial vs CBD Hemp

Clarifying Industrial vs CBD Hemp
Dr. Igor Bussel, M.D., M.S., M.H.A
Dr. Igor Bussel, M.D., M.S., M.H.A
October 25, 2023

For contemporary customers, hemp flowers are virtually synonymous with CBD oil. However, for most of human history, cultivators didn’t care too much about the cannabinoids in hemp flowers. Indeed, most archeological research suggests our ancestors only grew hemp for “practical” purposes like making textiles.  Given the new relaxed laws on growing hemp flowers and the ... Read more

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Is Vaping CBD Better Than Smoking Hemp Flowers?

Is Vaping CBD Better Than Smoking Hemp Flowers?
Woody
Woody
October 23, 2023

When the CBD market began, most vape shops only carried CBD e-juices, carts, or pens. While these items are still highly desirable in the vaping community, customers have many other ways to inhale hemp-derived CBD. Interestingly, some customers have moved away from vaporizers in favor of smokable CBD products like pre-rolled hemp joints.  While CBD ... Read more

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Is Delta-8’s “Grey Area” Finally Gone?

Is Delta-8’s “Grey Area” Finally Gone?
Dr. Igor Bussel, M.D., M.S., M.H.A
Dr. Igor Bussel, M.D., M.S., M.H.A
October 20, 2023

Ever since delta-8 THC hit the hemp scene, there have been clouds of uncertainty surrounding its legality. Nothing in the 2018 US Farm Bill clearly said whether hemp-derived delta-8 was legit. Many people in the hemp community assumed delta-8 was OK so long as it met the ≤ 0.3 delta-9 THC standard. However, a few ... Read more

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CBD Topicals for Your Toes— Can CBD Help with Feet Issues?

CBD Topicals for Your Toes— Can CBD Help with Feet Issues?
Dr. Igor Bussel, M.D., M.S., M.H.A
Dr. Igor Bussel, M.D., M.S., M.H.A
October 18, 2023

Even if you’re not a jogger, chances are you’ve experienced some foot issues in the past. Whether it’s warts, bunions, or plantar fasciitis, foot problems are prevalent nowadays. In fact, the American Podiatric Medical Association discovered over 75 percent of American adults admit to having feet issues. Even more surprising, only about 33 percent of ... Read more

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