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CBD & Mental Health Disorders

   If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with a mental health disorder, you know that it can be a difficult situation in a variety of ways. Society's perception of mental disorders is shrouded in misunderstanding. Hollywood horror movies commonly label their villains with disorders like schizophrenia, and it’s not uncommon for news media outlets to immediately call a suspect’s mental health into question in the event of a crime. The stigma surrounding mental illness is not only deeply ingrained in our society, but it is continually reinforced. This causes many people to believe that anyone living with a mental illness is dangerous and incapable of living a happy and fulfilling life.    There are certainly challenges that people with mental illnesses face that most people won’t encounter. With a team of supportive doctors, family members, and friends, mental health disorders don’t have to restrain the possibilities of living a long and prosperous life. Ther...

Food Pairing with CBD Rich Hemp

Pairing beneficial properties, not just flavors.  Food doesn’t just affect the fullness of our bellies, but also strongly contributes to our overall health and well being- hence the old saying, you are what you eat. Food will attribute to everything from the energy you have to complete daily tasks, to your mental and physical health. When using cannabis-based products, the food you consume can also have an effect on the cannabinoids in your system.  Pairing CBD rich hemp with foods , herbs, and spices can be a natural way to enhance the effectiveness of cannabinoids. You probably are familiar with some cannabinoids found in cannabis like CBD , THC, CBG etc. (if not you can learn more here: https://www.leafly.com/news/cannabis-101/list-major-cannabinoids-cannabis-effects ) What you might not know is that cannabinoids, and other compounds found in cannabis, are also present in other plants we consume quite frequently. Cannabis is, after all, just another helpf...

All About Vaping CBD

An alternative to cigarettes. Are you trying to quit smoking cigarettes? Well, you're not alone. Over 40 million American adults are addicted to cigarettes, and over 480,000 deaths a year can be blamed on smoking cigarettes alone. Cigarettes are known to be hazardous to health due to their content of nicotine, tar, and other harmful chemicals. Nicotine is a highly addictive substance that can cause some people to feel more focused and boost mood, but unfortunately, the withdrawals from nicotine can be extremely unpleasant. Common withdrawal symptoms include anxiety, irritability, restlessness, and headaches. This can make it extremely hard to quit smoking tobacco, but long-term exposure or inhalation of cigarette smoke can lead to chronic lung disease, coronary heart disease, stroke, and cancer of the lungs, larynx, esophagus, mouth, and bladder! So many people know the risk associated with cigarettes but can't seem to quit due to withdrawal symptoms or simply t...