What’s not to love about breakfast smoothies? They’re packed with nutrients, taste great, and are less taxing on the body to digest than a typical meal—and the extra energy goes to you! Smoothies are a super-healthy way to start the day! But your typical breakfast smoothie can be even better… Just add CBD’s homeostasis-promoting, anti-inflammatory,Read More
CBN, one cannabinoid among many Cannabinol, CBN, is another cannabinoid produced by cannabis plants getting attention lately thanks to its therapeutic potential. The cannabinoids most people know about are THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (Cannabidiol). But, cannabis and hemp plants produce more than 100 other kinds of “minor” cannabinoids, like CBN. That’s not all. Cannabis plantsRead More
CBG. Sometimes referred to as the “new cannabinoid on the block,” or the “mother of all cannabinoids,” CBG is yet another compound extracted from cannabis plants with serious medicinal potential. Like THC and CBD, CBG is a phytocannabinoid—meaning a cannabinoid produced by a plant. Like CBD and THC, CBG mimics our bodies’ own endocannabinoids—cannabinoids producedRead More
CBD has proven popular for managing anxiety, which is why recipes featuring CBD infusions are becoming so popular. Just add CBD oil for an extra anti-anxiety and anti-inflammatory kick! There are some days when these CBD-infused chocolate chip cookies might work a treat. On busy Mondays, days where you know you’ll get those pre-presentation jitters,Read More
Looking to spice up your self-care routine over the holidays? Here’s an idea! CBD Eggnog! Put your feet up by the fireplace and enjoy a cup of this before bed for deep sleep and festive dreams! There are actually quite a few ways to spice your eggnog up with cannabis medicine. For those interested inRead More
Studies have shown that CBD may play a helpful role in treating a number of mental health conditions. But how does that happen? The way CBD achieves these helpful effects has to do with the so-called “bliss molecule.” Named after the Sanskrit word for bliss, “ananda,” anandamide shares a very special quality with CBD: theyRead More
You’ve heard of the circulatory system, pulmonary system, skeletal system, nervous system and digestive system, but you may not have heard of the system that regulates them all—the EndoCannabinoid System (ECS). But how come nobody’s heard of the system that controls every other major system in your body? That’s probably because it can’t be foundRead More
What role does CBD play during COVID-19, if any? Evidence is growing CBD may help counter some of the worst symptoms of COVID-19 With the outline of a second wave of COVID-19 begins to take shape, a growing number of news outlets and websites, including Forbes.com, are highlighting CBD‘s potential for treating symptoms of COVID-19.Read More
For the uninitiated: all animals—including human beings—have endocannabinoid systems (ECS). Cannabidiol (CBD) interacts with the ECS through various receptors found throughout the brain and body. This interaction is possible due to the fact that CBD is a phytocannabinoid—a cannabinoid of plant origin, which is highly similar to cannabinoids produced by our own bodies called endocannabinoids.Read More
There’s evidence it may help prevent disease and maintain health. Here’s how. The idea of using CBD as preventative medicine is bourn out by many studies covering a host of various conditions. In this article we examine some of the evidence laid out in the book CBD: A Patient’s Guide to Medicinal Cannabis by Leonard Leinow & JulianaRead More
Cigarette addiction is one of the toughest addictions to kick. It’s even jokingly compared to trying to quit heroine! Many try, succeed for a few months, then simply relapse back into their smoking routine. Studies show that many smokers make repeated unsuccessful attempts to quit. Other research is even more grim, showing some smokers needRead More
What is CBD? You’ve heard about it!—People are using it to manage stress, pain, anxiety and using it to fight symptoms of arthritis, epileptic seizures, cancer, coronavirus, PMS cramps and more. But where does it come from? Is it safe? Is it legal? In this article we’ll take a comprehensive look at CBD to explainRead More
CBD is rapidly getting popular, so it’s no surprise to see Canada’s entrepreneurs starting companies up to grab a piece of the proverbial CBD pie. However with so many companies popping up and offering products, it’s sometimes hard to tell what’s what. Which claims are true? Who’s product is safe and reliable? Though the majorityRead More
Though considered generally safe, everyone new to CBD oil in Canada should always exercise basic precautions and try to find out as much about the risks of CBD oil side effects as possible. Though CBD itself is safe, it can be adulterated with a host of chemicals and pollutants on its way to the shelves.Read More
As the popularity of CBD explodes and news of its many benefits spreads, one of the most rapidly growing categories of CBD products is CBD topicals. This category includes a bewildering amount of new products including CBD creams, lotions, ointments and balms meant to do everything from reduce muscle and joint pain, to taming inflammationRead More
Many look at CBD’s skyrocketing popularity and think “here’s the next silly health fad.” Anyone remember The Pineapple Diet? Yet, the ranks of celebrity athletes praising CBD for sports seemingly grows daily. Despite all the endorsements, claims of CBD’s miraculous cure-all properties should be taken with a grain of salt. The truth is, CBD isn’tRead More
With luxury CBD-infused topical creams, sprays, balms, bath salts and more being reviewed by Vogue, Surface and other popular media outlets, it’s fair to say that the skin care industry has embraced the CBD craze with open arms. But can CBD really help your skin? In this article we’ll look at what doctors and researchersRead More
CBD for pets in Canada is no longer a taboo topic. In fact, there’s been a tremendous up-swell in interest in this topic. In this article, we look at what the science and studies are telling us so far; a few do’s and don’ts; methods of calculating dosage and general guidelines for administering CBD toRead More
