The coronavirus pandemic has forced tens of millions of people around the world into their homes in an effort to flatten the curve. Having suddenly found themselves stuck alone indoors for an indefinite period of time, many are now faced with a range of new challenges to overcome: homeschooling their children, working from home, and
Fear can be a good thing. It is an evolutionary survival mechanism that helps us avoid potentially dangerous situations. Through a process called “negative reinforcement,” humans are able to take on behaviors or actions in order to avoid or remove possible negative outcomes. But when the future is unknown, the system breaks down. More specifically,
By now, virtually everyone on the planet has felt the impact of the coronavirus. With governments either recommending or enforcing travel limitations, workplace closures, and social distancing, there is no industry spared from the fallout of this global pandemic. CBD, one of the fastest growing industries, is no exception. Here is a list of major
Claims about the myriad healing properties of CBD are ubiquitous. While the therapeutic potential of this potent cannabinoid is exciting to scientists and consumers alike, there’s also a need to recognize that CBD is not a panacea for every condition under the sun. Becoming acquainted with what is fact and what is fiction when it
Relaxation, improved blood circulation, and maybe even a reduced risk of heart disease – there’s a reason tea has survived dynasties, monarchies and the discovery of the coffee bean. However, while the benefits of this time-honored beverage deserve applause on their own, there’s good reason to think throwing another traditional plant into the mix may
The CBD industry—and the cannabis industry, by extension—has seen rapid growth in the last five years. In fact, according to a recent forecast by Nielsen, US CBD sales could hit $6 billion by 2025. This growth rate is a result of more lenient policy decisions, as well as an increasing demand for CBD’s therapeutic benefits,
The world practically runs on coffee. For many of us, the day doesn’t quite feel like it’s started until that first cup. Aside from its rich taste and warm aroma, a rush of caffeine through a waking body gets the gears turning and primes the brain for the day ahead. Until you crash and need
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,
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
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