The Endocannabinoid System   The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a complex cell-signaling system that helps regulate your body functions, including sleep and mood, among others. It was identified in the early 1990s by researchers exploring THC, a well-known cannabinoid. Cannabinoids are compounds found in cannabis Experts are still trying to fully understand the ECS. But […]

Cannabigerol (CBG) is a cannabinoid, meaning it’s one of the many chemicals found in cannabis plants. The most well-known cannabinoids are cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), but there’s recently been more interest in the potential benefits of CBG. How does it compare to CBD? CBD and CBG are both nonintoxicating cannabinoids, meaning they won’t make

New research studies show promising signs that breaking free from the muscular and skeletal pain of fibromyalgia is possible. Since cannabidiol (CBD) is a natural painkiller, many wonder if using CBD oil for fibromyalgia is a good idea. To answer this, we explored what this ill-understood condition is, and the studies that show exactly what effects CBD

When a child is sick and conventional medicine isn’t helping, parents understandably often turn to alternative treatments. Recently, that includes cannabidiol,  CBD, which is a cannabis compound found in marijuana and hemp that’s being touted as a remedy for everything from pain and arthritis to seizures and sleep problems. Unlike the cannabis plant’s other well-known compound, THC (tetrahydrocannabinol),

Cannabinoids like CBD, THC and CBG have shown an array of promising properties for skin afflictions like eczema, atopic dermatitis, acne, itch and rosacea, as well as for psoriasis. CBD (Cannabidiol) is a promising cannabinoid with, to name a few, regulating, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipruritic and antioxidant properties. Though CBD research is still very young, many researchers

Are you wondering what drugs to avoid when you are taking CBD? Are you interested in the adverse effects when taking CBD with your current medication? If you are taking prescription drugs and you are keen on adding CBD into your routine, then this page is for you. CBD and drug interactions are not the

CBD reacts with the body in a variety of ways to help people with their sleep, their pain, their energy levels, stress and anxiety, and athletic recovery. One of the most important ways that CBD works in the body is to regulate inflammation, but what does that mean? In this article we explore CBD’s role

CBD Oil for Menopause There comes a time in a woman’s life when her body runs out its limited supply of eggs. This brings about many changes that are extremely uncomfortable and difficult to manage. During this time hormone levels fluctuate, which can cause a myriad of unexpected symptoms such as mood swings, sleep disturbance,