And stores hawking CBD products are proliferating in the Lehigh Valley. The owners of the Emmaus Your CBD Store, which opened in April, are opening another storefront, at 2705 MacArthur Road in Whitehall Township, on Monday. They said that from April to May, their store had the 16th highest sales […]
The popularity of CBD oil has exploded in recent years with people looking to treat their various ailments naturally. CBD is one of the chemical compounds found in the cannabis plants that offers relief from multiple symptoms without having the psychoactive effect of THC. One of the most popular forms […]
The world of drug testing is becoming surprisingly complicated. Medical marijuana is legal in 33 states, while recreational weed is legal in 10 states, but employers can still test employees (or potential hires) for marijuana use all across the country. Add cannabidiol (CBD) to the mix, and things get really […]
Cannabidiol (CBD) is extracted from cannabis and hemp plants is a fat/oil soluble substance. It means that CBD will not dissolve in water or any other solvent except for oil-based solvents. Our body contains around 65 % water and CBD being fat/oil soluble becomes resistant to dissolution in our blood […]
CBD is all the rage these days. Wherever you go on the Internet or health websites, you will see CBD mentioned in a very positive context. But what really is CBD? And is it really beneficial? Or is it just another overhyped phenomenon by the Instagram models, influencers, and websites? […]
Recent research has focused on platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and its benefits in orthopedic surgery and rheumatic conditions such as osteoarthritis (OA). Here, we’ve reviewed some of the latest PRP studies. Strong electroacupuncture may help treat chronic pain in knee OA patients. Total knee arthroplasty patients may have similar bleeding outcomes […]
Here are excerpts from recent editorials in Arkansas newspapers: Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. June 9, 2019. Snake oil gets a bad rap. Ever since the American people caught on to the shady tactics of highly portable and personable pitchmen preaching the preternatural properties of their prepackaged potions for pain and plagues, […]
This post is brought to you in partnership with Novant Health. All opinions are our own. There are thousands of supplements out there that promise everything from rapid weight loss to boosting your immune system. It’s a maze far too complex for most of us to navigate. That’s why it’s best to […]
Federal officials say they aren’t ready to allow cannabidiol in food products since it’s being used in medications right now. Share on PinterestBen & Jerry’s wants to introduce a CBD-induced ice cream flavor, but they have to wait for FDA approval. Getty Images. Don’t expect to find a new Ben […]
While experimenting with various forms of cannabis can be an exciting and educational experience, it is important to understand the differences in their preparation, dosing, and application. Walking into a shop can be daunting for new consumers, so here are a few things to know about a selection of common […]