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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Water is essential to life…and it also happens to be one of the most lucrative products in supermarkets. Some estimates suggest the global bottled water industry rakes in $283 billion per year. Despite the increased prevalence of water filtration systems, many consumers love the convenience pre-packaged plastic bottles provide. It’s also clear that many customers ... Read more
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As the legal hemp market expands, more manufacturers are developing ways to extract the max cannabinoids and terpenes from this fascinating plant. CBD-rich concentrates like shatter, diamonds, and budder have become top sellers in many dispensaries. However, only live resin has earned high praise as the “champagne” of hemp concentrates. Unlike many other hemp concentrates, ... Read more
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CBD capsules may not get as much press as CBD oils, but they are one of the largest product categories in the hemp industry. Chances are, if a hemp brand offers CBD edibles and tinctures, it will make one line of CBD softgels. While CBD capsules may not have the best absorption rates, they still ... Read more
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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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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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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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As the global hemp market continues to expand, CBD brands are trying to find ways to distinguish themselves from the competition. One way CBD companies are establishing a presence in this competitive market is by offering unique CBD products. Besides standard CBD oils and topicals, some businesses focus on interesting CBD-infused beverages — including CBD ... Read more
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People immersed in cannabis culture should know what “moon rocks” are. Plus, now that it’s common for hemp vendors to sell this highly-concentrated product, CBD fans are learning about it. While CBD hemp moon rocks look and taste similar to marijuana moon rocks, the two products have wildly different effects. Just because CBD moon rocks ... Read more
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Cannabinoids don’t like water. In fact, if you were to put hemp-extracted cannabinoids in a clear container of water, it would be easy to see the separation line. For this reason, most hemp manufacturers focus on mixing CBD in oil-based formulas like MCT. It’s far easier for CBD’s fatty structure to cling to oil, which ... Read more
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Sometimes, customers have a difficult time determining whether their CBD oil is having an impact. It often takes weeks of experimentation with different dosages before people clearly understand how CBD affects them. If it’s tough trying to get a read on CBD for humans, then it may seem impossible to gauge the efficacy of pet-approved ... Read more
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