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CBDa: More Than Just the Precursor to CBD?
Would you consider eating a hemp leaf? It sounds very natural, but early research suggests that compounds in the raw cannabis plant may provide distinct health benefits. One of these compounds is cannabidiolic acid (CBDa), the precursor to the well-known cannabidiol (CBD) compound. In a natural state, the hemp plant contains over 85 active compounds…
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CBD’s Anti-Aging Benefits Examined
Originally posted by Kim Torres on Sunday Scaries Love it or hate it; there is nothing like a revolving door of skin care products. Tea tree oil! Coconut oil! Try this! Do that! Don’t you dare use that on your precious skin! No matter who you are, you have probably felt the pressure to take…
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6 Most Dangerous Excitotoxins
First, what is the definition of excitotoxins? Excitotoxins are a class of chemicals (usually amino acids) that overstimulate neuron receptors. Neuron receptors allow brain cells to communicate with each other, but when they’re exposed to excitotoxins, they fire impulses at such a rapid rate that they become exhausted. Know Your Food Despite public outcry, processed foods…
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Entourage Effect: The Power Behind the Benefits of CBD Products
You are as good as the company you keep. Thanks to the entourage effect, that’s a good thing for those who use CBD products. The entourage effect is the idea all compounds found in cannabis are best when taken together than when taken separately. This can be likened to eating an orange when you want…
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CBD and Hot Flashes (Plus other Symptoms of Menopause)
Going through the menopause is one of the hardest and dramatic changes any woman will ever have to go through with regards to the shift that is made by the reproductive system. The sometimes-unpleasant symptoms that are present when you are in the clutches of the menopausal phase are similar to those of puberty, except…
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Full Spectrum CBD, Broad Spectrum CBD, Isolate, and PCR: Decoding the Difference
The potential benefits of CBD are a prominent topic of research and discussion. As we explain the effects of CBD, it is important to discuss the different types of extracts. Cannabidiol (CBD) is extracted from the hemp plant in a variety of forms. The type of extract used in a product is shown to impact…
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Women Can Use CBD to Treat Menstrual Cramps
This article is originally written by Madeline Taylor of Sunday Scaries Menstrual cramps are a problem that affects approximately half of the world population. Menstrual cramps manifest them with agonizing stomach and abdominal cramps for the duration that a woman menstruates. These will generally occur every menstruation cycle, so that can be up to 500 weeks of…
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Healthy Hemp Pudding Recipe
Bring donuts to work and suddenly your co-workers will like you a little more. Bring hemp oil pudding to work, and what do you get? A little confusion…but at least they’re snacking healthy. I could talk about the healthiness of hemp all day long, but I never thought I’d be making a dessert with it.…
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Anxiety and the Endocannabinoid System
Anxiety is a normal coping mechanism; however, in excess, it can be detrimental. More than just a situational response, anxiety disorders are characterized by a persistent and oftentimes irrational dread of everyday situations which can interfere with daily activities. Forty million U.S. adults are affected by an anxiety-related disorder; however, the prevalence of these disorders…
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5 Ways That Stress Affects Your Period
Modern life is full of stressful situations and triggers that can negatively affect our mood. And, once a month, most women have to juggle all of the emotions that invade our heads and hearts in the lead up to our menstrual periods. How stress affects your period is quite difficult to assess. However, untreated stress,…
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