Given the recent rise in CBD use amongst American civilians, it’s only natural for those in the US Armed Forces would be curious to try hemp-infused drinks, oils, or creams. After all, CBD is so ubiquitous nowadays. Plus, since CBD is non-psychoactive, it can’t interfere with work — right? Although the 2018 US Farm Bill ... Read more
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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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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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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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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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A few years ago, Disney landed in the US hemp industry’s “hot seat.” When the 69-year-old Hester Burkhalter visited Disney’s Magic Kingdom in 2019, security guards discovered CBD oil in her purse. Although Burkhalter explained she had a doctor’s recommendation for this supplement, authorities arrested Burkhalter and put her in a prison cell for 12 ... Read more
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Everyone knows they “shouldn’t” eat supplements after expiration…but what if you have a container of CBD capsules that just passed the manufacturer’s expiration date? Would it be unsafe to use CBD extracts if they’ve expired? How long does CBD last anyway? If you’re staring at a CBD product that has passed its posted shelf-life, you ... Read more
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Decarboxylation is a scary-looking word, but it’s a reasonably straightforward process. If you’ve smoked or vaped CBD flowers before, you already have first-hand experience “decarbing” hemp! Basically, decarboxylation is a fancy term for heating cannabis flowers. The reason cannabis extractors and manufacturers use this word has to do with a significant chemical transformation. Interestingly, when ... Read more
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Although many people don’t consider cannabis to be as psychoactive as substances like peyote or LSD, all of these items are lumped into the same Schedule I drug category. Also, it’s undeniable that THC-rich cannabis strains can alter a person’s sense of time and space. While some debate whether weed is genuinely a “hallucinogen,” everyone ... Read more
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If you’ve been browsing through the CBD product reviews on Real Tested CBD, you’ve probably run across the acronym “ND.” It’s common to find these two letters on various columns in a standard third-party lab report. However, if you’re not already involved in the lab testing industry, you may have wondered what this term refers ... Read more
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The term “CBD oil” now encompasses a wide array of hemp extracts. Although all CBD oils may look similar, each company uses a different refining process to extract this valuable hemp cannabinoid. Some companies refine away virtually all the secondary hemp compounds, while others focus on preserving the “full spectrum” of the hemp plant. Arguably, ... Read more
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Countless 21st-century lovers are already replacing champagne and chocolate with CBD gummies. Believe it or not, many anecdotal testimonies suggest CBD has potent aphrodisiac qualities. If you’ve stumbled across this post, chances are you’re one of the many people interested in using CBD for a little extra help with lovin’. To be fair, the research ... Read more
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