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CBD

Cannabidiol (CBD), the second-most prominent-cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant, has seen a meteoric rise in the wellness market for offering a wide variety of purported health benefits without causing intoxication or side effects. According to a 2019 survey from Gallup, 1 in 7 Americans,...

CBD

Cannabidiol (CBD) has become one of the most popular products in the entire cannabis industry, showing up in local coffee shops, pharmacies, and dispensaries. Despite the explosive popularity of CBD, there is still a lot of confusion about what CBD is and how it affects...

CBD

THC, CBD, cannabinoids, psychoactive effects — you've likely heard at least a couple of these terms if you've been trying to understand THC, CBD, and the differences between them. Maybe you've also encountered the endocannabinoid system, cannabinoid receptors, and even terpenes. But what's it all...

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Thanks largely to legal changes introduced by the 2018 Farm Bill, cannabidiol (CBD) has become an increasingly common fixture in medicine cabinets and on the shelves of local convenience stores and major drugstores. The cannabis species naturally produces hundreds of active compounds. CBD is a...

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. Cancer refers to a group of more than 100 chronic illnesses that occur when cells begin to grow and proliferate abnormally in the body....

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A 2017 study published in the “Journal of Epilepsy Research” found that control groups of Dravet and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome patients showed a decrease in epileptic seizures when compared with placebo groups. It's one of several studies that have shown a potential link between cannabidiol (CBD)...

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Joint pain affects millions of people around the world and is associated with a wide range of conditions and ailments. Some of the most common reasons for joint pain are musculoskeletal conditions and inflammatory diseases, yet few studies have addressed these.  Currently, treatment typically consists...

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Hair loss affects everyone in varying degrees with up to 100 strands of loss per day considered normal. Higher amounts of hair loss are not typical and may have hereditary, hormonal, or stress-related causes. Some who experience hair loss try shampoos or creams to stimulate...

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Arthritis is a painful disease that 54 million Americans are living with, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Inflammation causes discomfort, decreases range of motion, and stiffens the joints of arthritis sufferers. The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis,...

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Gout is a common yet complex form of arthritis. Crystallization of excess uric acid leads to deposits in the joints, which become inflamed, red, and tender. Inflammation and pain are two of the primary symptoms associated with gout, and they are also two problems that...