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Can Customers Safely Use Expired CBD Items?
Can Customers Safely Use Expired CBD Items?
Dr. Igor Bussel, M.D., M.S., M.H.A
Dr. Igor Bussel, M.D., M.S., M.H.A
December 6, 2023

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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Can Your Dog Take CBD Treats? — Dog Breeds & CBD Oil
Can Your Dog Take CBD Treats? — Dog Breeds & CBD Oil
Dr. Igor Bussel, M.D., M.S., M.H.A
Dr. Igor Bussel, M.D., M.S., M.H.A
November 24, 2023

CBD dog treats have become a staple product in the pet industry. Now that pet owners know the distinctions between CBD and THC, they seem more comfortable feeding their dogs a dose of hemp extract. Indeed, many financial analysts believe the CBD pet supplement market could be one of the most lucrative niches in the ... Read more

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Can US Soldiers Take CBD While on Active Duty?
Can US Soldiers Take CBD While on Active Duty?
Dr. Igor Bussel, M.D., M.S., M.H.A
Dr. Igor Bussel, M.D., M.S., M.H.A
November 22, 2023

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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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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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 CBD Allowed in Major American Theme Parks?
Is CBD Allowed in Major American Theme Parks?
Woody
Woody
October 11, 2023

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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What Hemp Fans Should Know About Decarboxylation
What Hemp Fans Should Know About Decarboxylation
Dr. Igor Bussel, M.D., M.S., M.H.A
Dr. Igor Bussel, M.D., M.S., M.H.A
October 7, 2023

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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Are CBD Edibles Legal?
Are CBD Edibles Legal?
Dr. Igor Bussel, M.D., M.S., M.H.A
Dr. Igor Bussel, M.D., M.S., M.H.A
October 2, 2023

By now, most customers assume hemp-extracted CBD products are legal in the USA. After all, didn’t the 2018 US Farm Bill legalize all hemp-derived goods? If a CBD manufacturer follows this law, why would there be any issue with buying, selling, or using CBD extracts? While it’s true that CBD supplements are now OK in ... Read more

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Is CBD Hemp Flower a Hallucinogen?
Is CBD Hemp Flower a Hallucinogen?
Woody
Woody
September 29, 2023

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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Is CBD Crude Oil Crummy or High-Quality?
Is CBD Crude Oil Crummy or High-Quality?
Dr. Igor Bussel, M.D., M.S., M.H.A
Dr. Igor Bussel, M.D., M.S., M.H.A
September 18, 2023

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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