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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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How to Harvest, Trim, Dry and Cure Your Weed

How to harvest, trim, dry and cure your weed

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All season long you've put in hard work to grow your cannabis plants from little seeds or seedlings. Finally, the time has come to harvest. But just like a kid going off to college, it's a precarious time — your adult plant may look big...

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Why THC gets you high and CBD doesn't

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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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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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Maintaining the health of your cannabis grow

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Great cannabis comes from healthy plants. Learn how to maintain your cannabis crops to produce the best weed possible.

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Hemp-derived CBD vs. marijuana-derived CBD: what's the difference?

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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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How to grow weed outdoors: an intro to outdoor cannabis cultivation

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Outdoor cultivators take what Mother Nature gives them and turn it into the best possible harvest. Many cannabis consumers prefer marijuana grown outdoors under the full spectrum of natural sunlight. That unique spectrum creates a greater variance of cannabinoids and terpenes than artificial lighting. Cannabis...

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An intro to indoor cannabis cultivation

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Indoor cannabis cultivation is a rewarding endeavor that basically can be done in any climate. Growing pot takes attention to detail and the right equipment, time, and money, but the benefits reaped from growing your own weed are more than worth the time and expense....

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An introduction to cannabis cultivation

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Our relationship with cannabis arguably begins and ends with cultivation. All forms of cannabis that we consume derive from a cultivated plant. The value of the cannabis plant, medicinal or otherwise, is largely dependent on what we do with it — how and when we...

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Indica vs sativa vs hybrid: understanding weed strains

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Cannabis products are often labeled as indica, sativa, or hybrid strain. Learn the difference between these terms and how to pick the best strain for you.

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