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CBD Oil and RLS
Many people in the world suffer from Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) which is characterized by a disorder in a part of the nervous system resulting in the urge to move the legs (as well as other parts of the body). It is also sometimes considered a sleep disorder, because the...

My Review of Comments Submitted to the FDA
In July the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began taking public comments regarding scientific data and information about products containing cannabis-derived compounds such as CBD. They made this request in order to determine whether to allow these products at all and if so how best to regulate them, particularly CBD...

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...

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,...

Active CBD Oil - Green 17% and its Potential Therapeutic Properties
Active CBD Oil - Green 17% and its Potential Therapeutic Properties What are Active’s full-spectrum oils? A full-spectrum oil refers to a product that contains more of the parent plant than solely isolated CBD. That is, it will have more of the inherent cannabinoids, including THC, amino acids, lipids, chlorophyll,...

Cannabinoids and Their Effects
Cannabinoids refer to the chemical compound in cannabis that can provide relief for a variety of health issues. These chemical compounds interact directly with the endocannabinoid system found in all mammals. There are over 120 different cannabinoids found in cannabis. We will focus on the most studied cannabinoids and their potential for medicinal use. The...

Why are there two different types of delta 10 THC on lab reports?
In this blog, we will explore the chemistry behind two different versions of delta-10-THC you may encounter. The first type of delta-10-THC is the psychoactive form that is associated with the "high" feeling. The second type is an inactive form that does not produce any psychoactive effect. Both forms of...

What is with these THC numbers? Delta 8 vs Delta 9 vs Delta 10?
The numbers used to differentiate the delta-8, delta-9, and delta-10 versions of THC can understandably be confusing unless you happen to have a background in chemistry. Let us break down why each version of THC has a different number, and what they mean! Tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, is a base structure...

What is Delta-10-THC?
If you have a passion for cannabis, you are likely familiar with delta-9-THC, which most people just call THC. Perhaps you are even groovy enough to be down with delta-8... However, many people who are knowledgeable about hemp and marijuana are not even aware of a little known cannabinoid that...

CBN: A Cannabinoid Underdog
THC and CBD get a lot of acknowledgement compared to many other cannabinoids found within hemp. That’s understandable to a degree, but the cannabinoid underdogs deserve attention too. Studies are limited in regards to cannabis anyway, so it’s no surprise that a minor cannabinoid such as CBN hasn’t been getting...

Who Cares About Broad-spectrum CBD?
You might have heard of full-spectrum CBD, broad-spectrum CBD, and CBD isolate. But what’s the difference? Does it matter? In short, who cares? Let’s see why somebody might choose one over the others. The hemp plant consists of a dizzying variety of compounds. Some of these compounds are expressed...

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....

Workout With CBD
Netflix and chillin' is nice, but we all need to get up, move around, and get some exercise. It's essential to lead a healthy lifestyle. According to Edward R. Laskowski, M.D. you should do aerobic workouts for 150 minutes a week if the workouts are at a moderate level. If your workouts...