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 […]
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CBD and Bipolar Disorder
In recent years, weâve 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, âmental healthâ is a concept that […]
CBD and Concussions
With the growing fascination of traditional medicine over pharmaceuticals, itâs 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 in Canada: Your most common questions answeredÂ
Ever since cannabis (which includes CBD, THC, and other cannabinoids) was federally legalized for recreational use in Canada on October 17, 2018, the legal landscape surrounding CBD products became a bit less clear as the Cannabis Act was mostly focused on defining the laws around marijuana and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). CBD (cannabidiol) can not only be […]
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 Glossary: Ultimate guide to CBD lingo
Over the past few years, CBD has burst onto the health scene and made its way into our everyday vernacular. When it comes to CBD the more you know, the better you understand how it can work for you, and what CBD products will help you the most. CBD and related terminology are more than […]
CBD vs. THC: what’s the difference, anyway?
Despite the growing popularity of cannabis in health and wellness conversations, the difference between CBD and THC still remains blurred for some. Itâs easy to see whyâcannabis, hemp and marijuana are terms that are sometimes used interchangeably when talking about the benefits and differences between CBD vs THC. To be clear, they are not the […]
A complete guide to CBD extraction methods
In order to produce the CBD products that are permeating industries like health, wellness, and beauty, CBD must first be extracted from the plant that carries it. Of course, not all CBD extraction methods will yield the same results, and some methods are safer and more effective than others. Here we will cover solvent extraction, […]
10 CBD myths, debunked
CBD is one of the fastest growing natural treatments for common ailments like anxiety and inflammation. Despite its increasing use there is a lot of fake news about CBD out there. Does CBD really make you high? Isnât all CBD the same? Hemp oil and CBD are interchangeable, CBD is illegalâweâve heard it all. While […]
How to use CBD creams, topicals and salves
When it comes to pain relief, targeting the problem area is vital. Itâs one of the reasons why CBD cream is increasingly being used and sought after. CBD, or Cannabidiol, is a naturally occurring compound found in both hemp and marijuana plants. CBD has proven to be a natural source of relief for mental ailments […]