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 […]
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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 […]
Can CBD help you quit smoking?
It’s no secret that we all have bad habits. Whether it’s slouching, too much fast food, not exercising, or looking at a screen before bed (guilty), these rituals can be challenging to shed. Why are we talking about bad habits? Because some people are still trying to get rid of perhaps the biggest culprit of […]
CBD oil and SSRIs (Antidepressants)
In Canada, about 11% of men and 16% of women will experience major depression over the course of their lives. However, the growing awareness of mental health issues and the advancement of both medication and natural treatments means that, for many people, depression can be treated effectively. [toc] While depression affects everyone differently, there are […]
CBD and the Immune System
If your body’s health and wellness are important to you, then you are no doubt invested and interested in your immune system. The immune system is responsible for fighting off unwanted bacteria or viruses—in short, pathogens—that negatively affect your health in a myriad of ways. Even if you are not a wellness buff, the health […]
Benefits of CBD Oil for Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is pain that is felt throughout the body: a chronic disease that has several physical and mental triggers, treating fibromyalgia can involve a number of different solutions. Some of the most common symptoms or signs of fibromyalgia include pain and stiffness throughout the body, fatigue, depression and anxiety, sleep problems, memory and concentration lapses, […]
CBD Oil for Gout – Why try this natural remedy for joint pain?
CBD has grown in popularity in recent years as more people discover its health and wellness benefits. Many of its uses have become common knowledge, like its ability to combat anxiety, insomnia, and acne. However, CBD has many more benefits that are lesser-known like its ability to remedy gout. Although much of the research that […]
Is CBD the answer to improving mental focus?
CBD is well known for its ability to help us sleep better and to treat conditions like anxiety to help relax our minds and bodies. But can CBD also be used to spark mental focus and alertness? Is CBD the answer to improving mental focus? CBD interacts with the body’s Endocannabinoid System (ECS) to help […]
CBG vs. CBD – What is CBG and how are they different?
Most people by now have heard of CBD—the cannabinoid contained in a number of products on the market that possess a host of benefits including helping with sleep, chronic pain, and even hangovers. A lesser-known fact is that there are many more cannabinoids besides CBD and THC that reside in the hemp plant that also […]
All about the Endocannabinoid System
Homeostasis. All living organisms need this ability to regulate internal, physical, and chemical systems to function well and live healthily. To help maintain homeostasis, the body’s Endocannabinoid System (ECS) plays a big part. [toc] Homeostasis, from the Greek words for “same” and “steady,” is the ability to maintain a stable internal system, which includes a […]