China Hemp CBD Industry: The Silent Sleeping Giant
If you think that Chinese dominance rests solely in manufacturing, prepare to be shocked. China is also a leading producer of hemp oil. The National Bureau of Statistics approximates that half of all the legal hemp entering markets across the USA comes from China. Currently, the demand for CBD is ever expanding because of the […]
How Water Soluble CBD Works
Understanding How Water Soluble CBD Works The CBD for therapeutic purposes has traditionally and now classically been sold in CBD ‘oil’ format, and this is what people were used to for a very long time. Recently, water-soluble CBD has begun to gain traction among consumers in the USA with up to 20% of CBD sold […]
World Health Organization follows UK precedent that CBD is safe with no negative effects.
FULL REPORT AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD HERE. To date, there is no evidence of recreational use of CBD or any public health related problems associated with the use of pure CBD. A World Health Organization (WHO) report has found no adverse health outcomes but rather several medical applications for cannabidiol, a.k.a. CBD, despite U.S. federal policy […]
Is it safe to give CBD to pets?
Consult your veterinarian before administering anything new to your pets. This article does not constitute medical or veterinarian advice. Pets are often our best friend and we don’t like to leave friends behind, especially when it comes to health and wellness. Cannabis has been found to have several benefits if introduced to pets. Let`s examine […]
Navigating the UK CBD Law, when ‘cannabis oil’ is not Cannabis
In the UK buying CBD online or in-store is no different to buying any other plant extracted health supplement if it were not for the hoo-ha of the media and similar ‘medical’ industries, the law in the UK would not be blurred. Lets start by clarifying that any CBD product purchased in the UK is […]
Blue Monday, tricks and tips to avoid depression
Blue Monday is a name given to a day in January (typically the third Monday of the month) claimed to be the most depressing day of the year. The concept was first publicised as part of a 2005 press release from holiday company Sky Travel, which claimed to have calculated the date using an equation. […]
Ancient Compounds, Modern Cannabis Therapeutics…it’s a mash-up
Mankind has been using natural products since the dawn of time. The mysteries behind their activity and composition began to be revealed toward the end of the 19th century, it was a time of new discoveries in the fields of organic chemistry and biology. With our increasing knowledge of chemistry and related sciences, we have […]
5 of the most common uses for CBD. Yes cannabis can help with these.
Cannabis conversations continue to gain momentum from dinner tables, to tea parties outside gov’t. Whilst some countries such as Israel, USA, Canada and Germany press ahead with medical cannabis reform others such as the UK remain committed to the belief that cannabis is an unknown potentially harmful drug. Whilst the benefits of the plant are […]
Breast Cancer Awareness. The Potential for CBD / Cannabis
October is upon us, which means we’re geared up for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The international campaign aimed at increasing public awareness of the disease and at the same time, to encourage women to keep up with regular health checks and monitoring. A moment for reflection: Breast cancer is the second most common cancer. Breast cancer […]
CBD is no longer prohibited from sport
Great news for athletes heading into 2018. The WADA (World Anti-Doping Authority) has removed CBD (Cannabidiol) from the list of prohibited substances The WADA is the international governing body that supervises and manages drug testing in the Olympics as well as setting operational standards for anti-doping guidelines in many international sports events. Of particular note […]
Adam Smith Institute discuss ‘The Cannabis Tide Effect’
Published last year as a collaboration between the Adam Smith Institute and Volteface, The Cannabis Tide Effect argues that the legalisation of cannabis in the UK is both overdue and imperative. The 60 page report is one of the best overviews and reviews of the emerging global industry from a UK legislative perspective. It’s both […]
