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CBD and Psoriasis: What Does the Research Say?
According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, more than 125 million people around the globe suffer from this immune condition, making psoriasis one of the world’s most widespread diseases. Psoriasis didn’t become this prevalent because it’s contagious, however; this condition is the result of an overactive immune response of unknown origin. Over the years, the massive ...
How Did CBD Become The Second Most Popular Cannabinoid?
Summary: CBD history is littered with tales of triumphs and setbacks. Are you sure you know exactly how that bottle of CBD tincture ended up in your hand? Take a ride through time with us. History of CBD - How the Industry Came to Be To understand something, you must understand where it came from. ...
Can CBD Become A Safe Drug For Sports Athletes?
Summary: Is it safe for athletes to take CBD, and is this cannabinoid beneficial for athletic performance? Find answers to these questions and more in this guide. Top Athletes Who Use CBD Even among some of the world’s greatest athletes, the acronym “CBD” is uttered with the same near-reverential awe that has accompanied this cannabinoid’s ...
Cannabis Beverages Category Growth Outpaces Booming Cannabis Market
VANCOUVER, B.C. - Weed beverages are a new and refreshing addition to the cannabis products range. With the recent M&A from Aphria purchasing a US craft brewery, cannabis beverages are getting considerable attention from existing players and investors in cannabis. According to BDSA market research firm, spending on legal cannabis in the United States is set to ...
Cannabis Consumption Up Amidst Pandemic
In light of mandatory lockdowns put in place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, it appears fun-seekers are changing up their consumption habits. According to a new study, the dormant club scene in New York City is shifting to Zoom meetings and bud. The survey, published in the journal Substance Use & Abuse, involved 128 ...
Topicals For Seniors With Arthritis
Cannabis topicals are having a moment. From A-list celebrities using Lord Jones balms to soothe aching feet at the Golden Globes to professional athletes debuting their own line of muscle rub, transdermal products infused with cannabinoids seem to be everywhere. But it isn’t just millennials and the Hollywood elite jumping on the bandwagon. An increasing ...
Endocannabinoid System 101
Have you ever wondered how cannabis works? While the plant is made up of hundreds of unique compounds, the cannabinoids found within (such as THC or CBD) are responsible for the majority of its effects. But did you know the body actually makes its own cannabinoids - and has an entire system dedicated to their ...
