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07JunJune 7, 2021

Another Report from the Arthritis Foundation Concerning CBD

Fifty-four million Americans deal with arthritic conditions on a daily basis in the United States. Some have turned to CBD to manage their symptoms. Curious to learn more about CBD, the Arthritis Foundation conducted a survey of 2,600 individuals, the majority who have lived with osteoarthritis (52%) and rheumatoid arthritis (45%) for 10 years or longer. Here is what they found. Around 79% surveyed reported that they currently use CBD, have used it or plan to use it soon. The majority (63%)...

Hemp and Ancient India

Among many early civilizations that grew and used hemp for many reasons, India is another example of an ancient culture that placed a very high value on it. The Ancient Indians used hemp for medicine and called it “bhang”. They used it to treat a variety of conditions including pain, insomnia, gastrointestinal issues, and headaches. It was specifically used to treat dysentery, an inflammatory bowel disease affecting the colon and intestines. The Ancient Indians knew that the plant could be used...

Is CBD Psychoactive or Not?

One of the most common errors made concerning CBD, or cannabidiol, is that it is not psychoactive. Declaring it non-psychoactive helps to distance it from THC or tetrahydrocannabinol, the molecule that has very psychoactive effects on the brain and produces a high or euphoric effect. Also, if CBD is considered non-psychoactive, most people would assume that it is safer than THC. But the truth is that CBD is psychoactive and has well-studied effects on the brain, body and mind. The term...