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Cannabidiol as a Supplement for People with Parkinson's Disease
Updated 02/26/2018 New Studies Parkinson's disease is a growing health risk in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control has stated that Parkinson's entered the 15 leading causes of death in the United States as of 2012. They have also reported that the mortality rate for this disease has...

CBD and Weight Loss
One of the subtler, yet heavier epidemics facing our country has to do with weight loss. Recent studies show that CBD has a very positive effect on weight loss. CBD interacts with the bodies’ Endocannabinoid System, which has been recently linked with playing “an important role in how the body...

Does Cannabidiol Help With Neuropathy?
Chronic pain is a problem for more than 50 million people in the United States. Cannabidiol, or CBD, is sometimes used by people for chronic pain, and we have discussed CBD's potential for people with certain types of pain, like migraines and chronic inflammation in other articles. The majority of...

What are Terpenes?
So what exactly are terpenes? Why should you care about these molecules? Terpenes are what give plants their distinct smell and taste, along with a variety of different properties. These hydrocarbons are synthesized in the trichome glands of cannabis and other plants. They have a strong odor and...
Active CBD's 275mg Extra Strength Tincture Review!
Active CBD’s 275mg Extra Strength Tincture is a product we see people starting with when they are new to CBD and have seen many people using it for issues like pain, anxiety, arthritis, inflammations, sleeping and many other problems that people deal with. These tinctures are also THC free...

Let's Go Outside : Colorado Springs
"Let's Go Outside" is a new campaign from Discover CBD, encouraging individuals to get ACTIVE and explore the area they live in! "Let's Go Outside" aims to offer a collection of places to visit that are 100% free and 100% fun. Since our first retail store was opened in Colorado...

FDA Request for Public Comments on CBD and Cannabis Medical Benefits - Please Share Your Experience by April 23rd
Do you have an opinion on the benefits and efficacy of cannabidiol (CBD), medical cannabis, and/or cannabis extracts? The Food and Drug Administration is currently requesting public comment until April 23rd! You personally now have an opportunity to tell the government your experiences - please share your story and any evidence...

Get Involved: CBD Clinical Trials
Updated 3/17/2018 - Link added to include international studies, which expands the number of trials from 53 to 140! Research into the effects of cannabinoids, including cannabidiol, continues to progress into exploring an astonishing variety of systems and disorders. Although government restrictions on cannabis research hindered advancement until very recently, currently research...

Anxiety is for all ages- Personal Experience
"Its not my problem until it happens to me." My eighteen year old mind said back to my health teacher as she discussed a chapter in our health book about depression. That was my thought about depression throughout high school and depressed wasn't what I was feeling...

CBD oil and Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a disease that can potentially disable the brain and spinal cord. In MS, the immune system attacks the protective coating that covers nerve fibers and causes communication confusion between the brain and the rest of the body. Eventually, the nerves can deteriorate or become permanently damaged,...

CBD and Breast Cancer
Every year, more medical studies are being published on the effect of cannabinoids on various types of cancers. Many cancer patients around the United States have started trying cannabinoid therapies to help battle the side effects of chemotherapy such as pain, nausea, and insomnia. About 1 in every 8 women will...

CBD and Herniated Spinal Discs - An opinion piece
Using CBD with bulging spinal discs Bulging discs can be an issue that many people experience, some without even knowing they are dealing with because of its asymptomatic (no symptoms) properties, that can put a massive inconvenience on day to day activity. Myself included, I very quickly realized that having...

Can Cannabidiol Help With Alcohol And Substance Misuse?
Updated 02/26/2018 New Studies Human civilizations have had a long and complex relationship with mind-altering substances, an issue that remains true even today. Around two-thirds of American adults drink some form of alcohol, according to a Gallup poll, and a growing number of adults smoke marijuana as state laws and...

CBD Suppositories and You
Suppositories are something hard to talk about for most people. However, using the suppositories can be a much more bio-available way to use CBD. Without the CBD having to go through presystemic metabolism or first-pass metabolism there is much more available to be absorbed into the body. This can be...

Ian's Depression and CBD Blog Post
Depression affects a large portion of people, so much so that many of us have experienced it or know someone who has. Depression is the largest segment of the mentally and physically disabled population and affects 1 in 20 people worldwide. Suffering from depression can present a major challenge in an...

What Exactly is Full Spectrum?
With all the hype around CBD lately, most people are drowning in a sea of information. When looking for CBD products, customers see 'Full Spectrum' but most usually do not know the difference between a CBD isolate compared to a full-spectrum product. Due to its non-intoxicating properties, CBD has become...

What Can Enhance the Effects of Cannabidiol?
Many people who have been satisfied with the outcomes of daily cannabidiol (CBD) supplementation have wondered whether it is possible to enhance any reported benefits while still keeping their overall CBD product intake consistent. For example, someone may feel that CBD has helped them be more motivated; therefore, they are happy with their daily regimen of CBD oil,...

Key Differences Between CBD and THC
We all choose to consume cannabinoids for different reasons. Some people take CBD as a daily supplement and others take it because it helps ease the side effects of various conditions such as cancer, epilepsy, chronic pain, and beyond. Some people consume marijuana for recreational purposes and...

CBD’s Potential Benefits Against Cognitive Decline
Cognitive decline is something that many of us will have to face at some point in our lives; whether we are actively caring for a loved one or at risk of experiencing some form of the issue ourselves. It is never too early to begin learning about how these conditions...

Discover CBD Now Open In Olathe, Kansas!
Discover CBD continues to expand with new stores opening up across the country. The latest city to join the ranks is Olathe, Kansas with a store owned by Mallory Saunders-Harman. She and her family already understand the benefits that come with a high-quality CBD product and now she wants to...

Cannabinoid Production Via Cellular Agriculture
With nearly daily advancements and technological breakthroughs in the flourishing cannabis industries, I don’t get very excited too frequently about the “next big thing.” However, a new farming technique, if you want to call it that, has grabbed my attention – mainly due to my own experience in microbiology....

Cinco de Mayo Favorite, CBD Horchata Recipe!
CBD Infused Horchata! With Cinco de Mayo approaching, what better excuse is there to throw a party for your friends and family? There isn't one! We all know tequila (or as I like to call it Te-Kill-Ya), and tacos is a must have, but what about some made-from-scratch Mexican Horchata...

CBD Infused DIY Facial Masks
Skin care routines can change with the weather, and now that it is starting to get colder skin may need an extra boost to keep up its natural glow. Face masks are an easy way to get key nutrients and vitamins directly to your skin, to help with exfoliating, and...

No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
Summer isn't over just yet! As we are rapidly moving into August, this recipe would be great to cool down on a hot day! The cheesecake recipe will have an extra ingredient in it! We are going to add the Active CBD Oil isolate powder. A milligram scale was used...