Blue Ridge Hemp Review

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29
Jul

Sometimes it’s the bad stuff that dictates how we live our lives. This is definitely true for pain, which can cast a pall over everything in our day. Chronic pain is actually the most common qualifying condition for medical marijuana, and according to a report from 2019, as much as 67.5% of medical patients receive

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CBD Education

Osteoarthritis and CBD

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Osteoarthritis and CBD
15
Jul

There is significant scientific evidence, as well as substantial anecdotal claims, to support the efficacy of CBD as an anti-inflammatory compound. For this reason, many individuals that suffer from inflammation and inflammatory diseases, such as arthritis, have turned to CBD as a potential natural treatment. But what about more severe forms of arthritis, like osteoarthritis?

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Kiara Naturals Review

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10
Jun

Overview A dedicated team of natural therapists, doctors, healers, and hemp industry experts collaborated to form Kiara. They brought with them a love of Mother Nature, which is clearly reflected in their products. The team not only wanted to offer high potency CBD but also explore mixing its products with other medicinal herbs. Overall, the

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The Endocannabinoid System (ECS) & CBD

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Understanding the Endocannabinoid System (ECS)
19
Feb

The endocannabinoid system, or ECS, is a complex system of cellular signaling present in all vertebrate animals and necessary for our very survival. Discovered in the 1990s while researchers were exploring THC, a well-known cannabinoid present in marijuana, the ECS is now known to be involved in several other physiological systems related to mood, stress,

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CBD 101, CBD Education

What is the Entourage Effect?

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19
Feb

We have had a long-standing relationship with the cannabis plant, ancient in fact. Dating back at least 10,000 years, this medicinal herb has been part of our shared consciousness for millennia. Yet, its mind-altering potential led to outlaw and condemnation. In recent times, however, science has begun to unravel its various compounds and unique properties

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What is CBD? Understanding Cannabidiol

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19
Feb

CBD is big news. CBD, or cannabidiol, is the second most common cannabinoid in the cannabis plant trailing second only after tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Let’s be clear, CBD is not psychoactive like THC, so why all the interest? More than likely the reason is CBD has shown unprecedented promise in areas medicine has not yet effectively

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CBD Education, CBD for Pain Relief

Can Topical CBD Help with Lower Back Pain? 

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Can Topical CBD Help with Lower Back Pain? 
22
Jan

Lower back pain is a prevalent issue in the United States, affecting more than 3 million individuals annually. While for some lower back pain can simply be uncomfortable and goes away with time, for others, it can be excruciating and life-altering. Types of lower back pain The most common types of lower back pain include

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