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Since becoming a caregiver, my understanding of how cannabis works in the body has changed dramatically. I used to be like everyone else, I thought about and made decisions about cannabis and the presumed effects on my body based largely on the binary model for strains—Indica and Sativa. However, I’ve been educating myself on the medical science of cannabis in general, and how and why it works within our bodies through our Endocannabinoid system in particular. Endocannabinoid System Defined. The Endocannabinoid System describes a biological system in every human being that are comprised of endogenous, lipid (fat) based, retrograde neurotransmitters...

Can CBD Boost Your Immune System?  Learn about CBD & Hemp You’ve probably heard the term “immune health” tossed around in the health and wellness world. Typically, people use this term to describe products and habits that are supposed to help your immune system stay strong and you stay healthy. One of the newer products that people claim can boost your immune system is CBD oil. CBD oil is still a fairly new product, and we still don’t know very much about its benefits and exactly how it works. However, even with just a handful of studies on CBD, we...

If you follow natural health, you’ve likely heard of the exploding popularity of CBD oil for dogs. However, with its popularity comes a plethora of low quality sellers looking to make a quick buck. We put together this buying guide to help you choose a product that will make the most impact on your dog’s health. #1 – Never Purchase a CBD Oil Product Without Looking at the Certificate of Analysis (COA) A certificate of analysis (abbreviated COA) contains laboratory testing results of your CBD oil. Ideally, the certificate should show high amounts of CBD and zero THC. If you cannot...