Every person has around 300 to 500 different species of bacteria in their digestive tract. Together, they are known as your gut biome and they play a crucial role in your overall health. With that being said, there are also many kinds of bacteria that can be detrimental to your health and can cause all […]
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CBD and Dementia
Over the past several years CBD has grown in popularity because of its many benefits. Some of those benefits include its ability to help with pain management, its effect on anxiety, and its ability to combat inflammation. Many of these benefits are well-known and celebrated, however, CBD has many other lesser-known uses and has the […]
CBD and Bipolar Disorder
In recent years, we’ve seen unprecedented transparency and destigmatization when it comes to topics around mental illness and mental health. This is valuable because awareness is key to understanding. A common misconception is using the terms mental health and mental illness interchangeably. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, “mental health” is a concept that […]
CBD and allergies
If you are someone who experiences allergies, you know how downright pesky they can be. They can limit you in many ways, from what you eat, to where you can go, to what you can enjoy. Some allergies happen during specific times of the year, while others are year-round. There is an abundance of allergy […]
CBD and Concussions
With the growing fascination of traditional medicine over pharmaceuticals, it’s no wonder that CBD has become a household name and many people can name at least a few of the benefits. Most of the commonly known benefits that CBD offers are reducing anxiety, combating sleep disorders, and alleviating chronic pain, however other benefits are lesser […]
CBD and Menopause
The benefits of CBD have become nearly common knowledge over the past few years as the interest in non-traditional medicine grows. Many health conditions can be treated using prescription medication, but people are now opting for natural remedies like CBD because it poses less risk, both long and short-term, and there can be fewer side […]
CBD and Celebrities
The popularity of CBD products has been growing over the last few years as people become more aware of all the health benefits that can be derived from them. From pain management to helping combat anxiety, CBD has been shown to improve its users’ quality of life. Its versatility is part of the reason that […]
CBD, menstrual cramps, and endometriosis
The menstrual cycle is the time of the month that most women dread. Though it’s a natural part of the body’s physiological process, it often comes with unpleasant or unwanted symptoms. Period symptoms vary depending on the person. Some experience little to no symptoms at all, while for others it can be severe; especially when […]
CBD Oil for Epilepsy
Unlike other health disorders, epilepsy can impact people of all ages and backgrounds. Anyone can develop epilepsy at any time and the root causes are not usually known. Researchers are continuously trying to understand more about this health condition, its causes, and of course, how to treat and cure it. Epilepsy is considered a long-term […]
CBD and Cancer: What the research tells us
CBD is known to help treat varying forms of physical and mental pain and stress because of its natural effects on certain receptors throughout the body and brain. CBD has also been shown to help treat skin issues and seizures caused by epilepsy. With all its known health benefits, CBD has also become an avenue […]