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CBD and Drug Interactions
One of the most frequently asked questions in store and online is whether CBD will interact with medications. The answer really depends on what medication you are taking and how you are consuming CBD! Now, how it interacts depends on the medication and how it is metabolized (broken down by...
Colorado Springs Pride Event!
This July, for the first year, Discover CBD got to celebrate the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots as a vendor during the Colorado Springs Pride Fest! The Stonewall Riots were a series of spontaneous demonstrations protesting violence against members of the LGBT Community that sparked off in 1969. Now, 50...

Salve Review Part Two
The original Active CBD oil Super Strength Salve is one of our most popular topicals available on DiscoverCBD.com, so we felt it deserved a review! Each 2 oz. jar contains 150mg of CBD. I'm doing this review on behalf of my husband, Austin, who has been using the salve consistently for 3 weeks. Austin...

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...

An Herbal Alternative: CBD Oil
Individuals often add alternative or herbal supplements to their current treatment regimen as a way to facilitate their relief without experiencing further side effects. Even though medical treatments are personalized to each each individual, CBD oil seems to be getting more and more recognition in the medical community. It has been shown...

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...

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...

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...

Can CBD Help with Lyme Disease?
Over 300,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with Lyme Disease each and every year. This terrible disease, though in most cases not fatal, leaves many people with multiple physical and psychological symptoms. Recent studies suggest cannabinoids can be the future of Lyme disease relief management. New studies are being...

Benefits of eating Fruits and Veggies (...and CBD!)
“Eat your Vegetables or you won’t get any dessert!” So many studies are being done showing the benefits of CBD with many different ailments. We have many customers depending on CBD for relief, but is there anything you can do to ensure you get healthy and stay healthy? I know...

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,...

Will Cannabidiol Help Me Focus?: CBD and ADHD
If you've ever had trouble concentrating as a child or an adult, you know how frustrating it is to have someone tell you, “Just buckle down and finish your work!” We've talked about cannabidiol (CBD) and its possibilities for motivation and learning in the past. While attention issues relate to...

From Skeptic to True Believer
I started with Discover CBD on March 4th, 2019 at our West Denver location as a customer service representative. Being new to CBD, I was very interested to learn about our products and to discover if they were as helpful to people as I was hearing. As a welcome gift,...

Using CBD For Chronic Pain and Cold Weather Issues: A Personal Review
If you suffer from joint stiffness, chronic pain, and dry skin in winter, you are not alone! These cold, dry months present a variety of challenges. Not only does winter weather give us extra chores to do every day, it is also extremely hard on our bodies. For some, this...

Mommy, Baby, and Good Health: Talking to Your Perinatal Care Provider About CBD
Any mother-to-be knows that those nine months are a time of personal growth. Suddenly, you're not just making decisions about your own health, but the health of your baby as well. Naturally, you do not want to put anything in your body that could jeopardize your child's health, which is...

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...

Is Cannabidiol a Viable Supplement for Obesity?
Obesity and overweight present many challenges to individuals, societies, and even the world as a whole. Over one-third of all Americans meet the diagnosis for obesity, and many other countries around the globe are also seeing progressively higher obesity rates with each passing year. According to the Centers for Disease...

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...

Will CBD Oil Work In My Aromatherapy Diffuser?
As the stigma surrounding CBD slowly evaporates, more and more people have begun experimenting with various methods of consumption. At the same time, the use of essential oils has also become quite popular. As a result, many people have a natural inclination to merge these two worlds, hoping to experience the...

5 Little known benefits of CBD
The Cannabis industry is rapidly rising in popularity as an accepted mode of treatment and as a healthy relaxation method. Cannabidiol (CBD) is the second most abundant cannabinoid in marijuana, it closely follows THC. In hemp, CBD is more abundant than THC which only appears in trace amounts. While CBD...

Hemp oil and Hair Growth
Hair loss is generally caused by inherited factors, disease, stress, medicines, injury, aging, or poor hair care. Treatments for hair loss include medications, surgery, laser therapy, and wigs/hairpieces. Side effects concerning specific medications used are increased risk of prostate cancer and diminished sex drive/function. Surgical procedures are sometimes painful, typically...