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CBD oil and insomnia

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Each night, millions of individuals in the United States have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. While for some this is a temporary problem, for others insomnia can become a chronic issue that detrimentally affects day-to-day life. An estimated 10% of American adults experience insomnia,...

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CBD oil and inflammation

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Inflammation occurs as a natural protective response when the body is harmed. There are two types of inflammation: acute and chronic.  Acute inflammation occurs following an injury, infection, or illness. The immune system unleashes immune cells to the affected area to protect it, causing redness...

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CBD oil and ADHD

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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that is often diagnosed in children around the age of seven. The characteristic symptoms of this condition include excessive restlessness, inattention, and impulsiveness, although those with ADHD may also experience mood instability, trouble coping with stress, depression,...

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CBD oil and migraines

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Migraines can be profoundly debilitating, with migraine sufferers often experiencing additional troubling symptoms such as nausea and light sensitivity. An estimated 15% of individuals globally suffer from migraines. In the U.S., head pain is the fifth-leading cause of emergency room visits.  Current research indicates that...

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Is CBD water-soluble?

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Think back to grade school, when you first experimented mixing oil and water. You'll likely recall that oil sits on the water but doesn't combine. Cannabidiol (CBD) oil has a similar reaction. CBD oil is hydrophobic, meaning it is repelled by water, and resists absorption...

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Is CBD legal in Idaho?

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If you're confused about the legal status of cannabidiol (CBD), you're not alone. Rules vary from state to state, the federal to state level and even from city to city. Even though hemp-derived CBD became federally legal in 2018, the ultra-low THC formulas remain illegal...

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Is CBD oil legal in Texas?

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Texas removed cannabidiol (CBD) with .3% or less of THC from its Schedule I controlled substances list in June of 2019 with the passage of House Bill 1325. As a result, licensed retailers may sell some hemp products with CBD if they also contain the...

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Is CBD oil legal In Louisiana?

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Yes, you can purchase hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) oil and other CBD products in Louisiana. In 2019, state lawmakers passed legislation that clearly defines and establishes a new legal framework for CBD and CBD products. Prior to the measure, the CBD market in Louisiana was almost...

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Is CBD oil legal in Illinois?

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Yes, cannabidiol (CBD) oil is currently legal in Illinois.  In May 2019, the Illinois General Assembly passed the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, which will legalize recreational cannabis on in January 2020, making the Land of Lincoln the 11th state to allow adult-use marijuana....

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Can you have an allergic reaction to CBD?

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Whether it's sniffling, watery eyes, itching, or asthma, many of us are all too familiar with symptoms of allergies.  According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, allergies are the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the US. There were 19.2 million adults...

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