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CBD and GABA System
January 21, 2021

CBD and GABA: An Introduction

Maybe you weren’t aware of this, but GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is constantly working behind the scenes to pump the breaks when neurons in your brain get overexcited. This naturally occurring amino acid is one of your most important neurotransmitters.

For those with GABA deficiencies, CBD may offer the boost they need to keep calm, cool, and collected. 

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Top 10 Things You Need to Know About CBD & Opioids
December 11, 2020

Top 10 Things You Need to Know About CBD & Opioids

Talking about addiction can be a touchy subject for a lot of us. Addiction can change people, and sometimes that’s hard to reconcile. While both CBD (cannabidiol) and prescription opioid medications can help people manage pain, they are very different in several ways. In this article, we present the crucial things you need to know about CBD and Opioids. 

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Mind and Body Medicine
April 15, 2020

The Endocannabinoid System: Mind & Body Medicine

Our bodies and minds are connected in ways we’re only just now beginning to understand. Eastern medicine has long accepted that your physical and emotional states can influence each other, but Western medicine is still playing catch-up. However, with the discovery of the endocannabinoid system (ECS), we’re quickly gaining ground.

So when you see CBD products with claims such as Improves Mind and Body Wellness or Elevates Mood are they for real? Let’s find out!

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Can CBD help people taper off Benzos
February 25, 2020

Can CBD Help People Taper Off Benzos?

Benzos, or benzodiazepines, are a group of prescription sedatives meant to help those with anxiety, insomnia, and sometimes seizure disorders. They’re one of the most widely prescribed drugs and are designed for short-term use.

While benzodiazepines help those suffering from anxiety or insomnia, they’re shockingly easy to become dependent on. However, CBD may help people taper off and get back to living benzo-free. 

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Can CBD fight Opioid Addiction
February 13, 2020

Can CBD Help Fight Opioid Addiction?

Opioids help many manage chronic pain, but the repercussions can be devastating. Could CBD offer a solution for those suffering from the opioid crisis? We won’t pretend that CBD will miraculously cure people of opioid addictions, but it may provide a boost to help people overcome some of the hurdles. Let's check it out.

 

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CBD for Mood Disorders
January 10, 2020

Can CBD Help with Mood Disorders?

Mood disorders are some of the most misunderstood mental health issues because they’re hard to diagnose. There are prescription medications that can help, and for some people, these are exactly what they need!

But for others, they’re either not the right option...or they’re just not enough. CBD has helped people with a wide variety of issues, but can it help those with mood disorders?

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5 Reasons you should be using CBD Oil
January 06, 2020

5 Reasons You Should be Using CBD Oil

Hopefully, by now you know that CBD (cannabidiol) is the non-psychoactive cannabinoid that promotes health benefits without the side-effects of prescription drugs. Some are taking it to help them sleep, to lessen anxiety and pain, and some are even using it to soothe neurological issues. For maximum CBD perks, however, you should consider using CBD Oil.

If you need the maximum healing benefits of CBD, then you should be using CBD Oil. Don’t believe us? Here are 5 reasons why you should!

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CBD Oil for Depression
November 24, 2019

CBD Oil for Depression

When you’re depressed, you would do almost anything to feel better. But even with that desperate desire to overcome depression, you might be reluctant to try medication. That’s understandable as many antidepressants come with a wide range of unpleasant side effects such as libido suppression, nausea, and weight gain.

CBD oil, in contrast, has very few side effects. Although the research on CBD oil and depression is sparse, it’s promising. In combination with psychotherapy, CBD oil may help relieve some depression symptoms. Read on to see what the research has found so far on CBD and depression. 

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What is the Gut Brain Axis (GBA)
September 17, 2019

What is the Gut-Brain Axis (GBA)?

For thousands of years, people have assumed that their mental health and physical wellbeing aren’t separate entities, but instead have a great deal of influence on each other. Over the last few decades, numerous studies have shown that not only does this link exist — it’s called the Gut-Brain Axis, or GBA — but it may play a much bigger role than you can imagine.

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