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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...

Can CBD oil help fight chronic inflammation?
Today, scientific research and multiple clinical trials are underway exploring the potential for using Cannabinoid compounds, such as CBD, as part of a therapeutic strategy for lessening the impact of chronic inflammation. Why is this important? Chronic inflammation is thought to play a role in a variety of diseases, including...

How Might Cannabidiol Impact Schizophrenia?
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a compound that has shown possible benefits in studies on a variety of animal models of mental health, including anxiety, bipolar disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Researchers have likewise also begun to examine CBD's potential utility with schizophrenia. Recently, we discussed a CBD clinical trial for schizophrenic individuals...

Can CBD Help with Blood Clots?
How are Blood Clots Formed? Blood clots are a severe danger few understand. Simply knowing the risk and actively trying to prevent a blood clot can someday save your life. Blood clots can be formed in several different ways. There is not always a reasonable explanation as to why a blood clot forms,...

Just What Does Marijuana Do Inside Your Body?
Raphael Mechoulam, the man who first synthesized THC, the main ingredient in marijuana, and is often referred to as the “father of marijuana research,” recently gave a brief history of marijuana and its receptors in the central nervous system during a plenary talk at the 2014 meeting of the International...

Could Cannabidiol Show Potential for Wound Healing?
Wounds are unpleasant, but we all have to deal with them at one time or another, whether it's an accidental cut in the kitchen, a scraped knee while playing basketball, or a bruise picked up from a clumsy moment at work or with friends. More severe wounds can create serious...

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...

The Top 5 CBD gifts for the holiday season!
Looking for the Ultimate CBD Oil products to give as gifts for your friends and family? We've got the Top 5 products and ideas that people are checking off their shopping lists with. From bath bombs to lip balms, we've got the most sought-after CBD gifts that are hot this season 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...

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...

Cannabis and CBD oil for Lung Disease
Updated 02/26/2018 New Studies Lung diseases range from mild to severe, but affect thousands of people in America every year. COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is the third leading cause of death in the United States. About 1 in 12 people in the U.S. suffer from asthma. According to the...

Cannabidiol and Cardiovascular Health
Updated 02/27/2018 New Studies A healthy cardiovascular system is necessary for a long, happy life. However, cardiovascular conditions are among the most common diseases in the United States, and are increasingly prevalent health issues elsewhere in the world, too. Heart disease alone is the most common cause of death among...

Can CBD help with psoriasis?
If you suffer from psoriasis, chances are you’ve already tried just about every cream, lotion, pill, and spray on the market to relieve your symptoms. They might help a little, but you still seem to be itching and flaking your way through life every day. Whether it’s red patches, bumps,...

CBD and the Olympics!
The new year is starting off right for CBD advocates all over the world. In September of 2017, The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) made the announcement to remove Cannabidiol (CBD) from the prohibited substance list. This ruling went into effect on January 1, 2018. Just in time for the 2018...

Fibromyalgia and CBD
Fibromyalgia, a debilitating disease affecting as many as 5 million Americans, interrupts the way the brain processes pain signals, amplifying these sensations to unbearable levels. It’s generally characterized by the presence of tender points on the body – sites on the shoulders, neck, arms, back, hips, and legs are hyper-sensitive....

CBD and Crohn’s Disease
Crohn’s Disease, a severe form of IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease), is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors, as well as one’s own immune system. It can be a painful, uncomfortable and often debilitating disease with no cure. Crohn’s afflicts the digestive tract of more than half a million people in the...

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...

5 Autoimmune Disorders CBD Has Shown Great Promise In
Cannabidiol, better known as CBD, is making huge strides throughout the country for those with autoimmune disorders. Instead of gulping down piles of blue, yellow, and purple pills that only address symptoms – and probably don’t even work, coming from someone who has an autoimmune disorder – sufferers can simply ingest a part...

Can CBD Oil Help Minimize Oxidative Stress?
While most of us are not familiar with the term “Oxidative Stress”, this process can be occurring in our bodies at any time, contributing to a wide range of physical problems, including neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s as well as chronic fatigue syndrome and even certain types of cancer....

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...

CBD & Shingles : A Personal Experience
Well, hello there! As the title hinted, this short blog will be about my recent bout with a new, yet familiar virus Shingles (You may know it as the same virus that causes Chicken Pox). Like most of us, this came right out of left field for myself! I was...

Are Alzheimer's Symptoms Impacted by Cannabidiol?
Alzheimer's disease, a type of dementia, is one of the most serious concerns many people have about aging. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that up to 5 million Americans currently have Alzheimer's, and that this number will nearly triple over the next few decades, up to 14...