Posts by Christopher Walker
Terpenes: The Equally Effective Yet Underrated Cannabinoid Counterpart
While cannabidiol may be the main active ingredient in a CBD tincture, it’s not the sole compound. Even in some CBD isolate products, there are a few additional ingredients. This includes the carrier oil and more importantly – terpenes. Many beginners who experimented with a few products or read up on some cannabis literature have…
Read MoreCBD for Children: Will This Bring Child Protective Services to My Door?
CBD has so many beneficial uses for people; the dozens upon dozens of scientific studies and first-hand accounts speak for themselves. This is why some parents want to administer CBD to their children, especially if their young ones are experiencing some form of ailment. What exactly does the law say regarding CBD for children? Will…
Read MoreVape Pen Tutorial: How to Safely Use an E-Cigarette
Have you been taking CBD tinctures for a while? Perhaps you feel you have enough familiarity with CBD to graduate to the next phase of use: vaping with an e-cigarette. You know what a vape pen looks like, but you have no idea how to operate one. For beginning vape users, e-cigs can appear simple…
Read MoreCBD Vs THC: Two Cannabinoids with Very Different Effects
There are hundreds of known cannabinoids in a cannabis plant; some estimates place the number around 400. The most well documented are cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabidiol (THC). Anyone seriously considering cannabis use should know the difference between CBD and THC. Even some long-term users don’t know the difference or only have a rudimentary understanding. If…
Read MoreCBD for Kids: Can Children Safely and Legally Consume Cannabidiol?
Children face many of the same ailments that adults do, sometimes to even a greater degree. This includes illnesses like chronic pain, epileptic seizures and insomnia. In most instances, they also respond to the same treatment, though careful measures must be taken regarding dosage. This naturally leads to the topic at hand: CBD for kids.…
Read MoreCBD Oil Effects: Cannabidiol’s Influence on the Endocannabinoid System
The benefits of cannabidiol oil are well documented. Medicinal uses are far-reaching, and scientific studies have proven cannabidiol to be effective for pain relief, insomnia, anxiety, seizures and much more. How does CBD achieve these effects at the anatomical level? Let’s examine CBD oil effects and the mechanisms that result in the sought-after reliefs. A Lesson…
Read MoreCBD Oil & Drug Tests: What Athletes and Employees Need to Know
Most people at one point had to pee in a cup as part of a drug test. If you’re an athlete, then you most certainly have plenty of experience with this. Some people applying for a new job (or who are employed in certain industries) are also required to do this. While we at The…
Read MoreAll About CBD Capsules: How Do They Compare to Other CBD Products?
Most supplements come in powder form stored inside a capsule. This makes it easy for users to consume the recommended dosage. CBD capsules are no exception. Just as there are CBD oils and edibles, some products also come in capsule form. Is there any advantage of taking capsules over oils (tinctures) or gummies? Does the…
Read MoreCBD Oil Side Effects (Are There Any?)
The benefits of CBD are well documented. We did an entire piece on the medicinal qualities of hemp with the clinical trials to back the claims. Still… can too much of a good thing be bad for you? Too much vitamin C, for example, is known to cause upset stomach and skin flushing. Can CBD…
Read MoreCBD Vape Oil: The 411 on Vaping CBD
If you have read our previous posts, then you’re probably more than familiar with CBD oil (i.e. CBD tinctures). It’s the most prevalent and beginner-friendly CBD product out there. However, you also have a choice of CBD edibles, topicals, and not to mention a range of dabs for vaping. CBD vape oil is a popular choice…
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