Summary: Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder causing full-body musculoskeletal pain. People who suffer from fibromyalgia may also have other symptoms, like stiffness, insomnia, and “fibrofog”. Some researchers theorize that an endocannabinoid deficiency could play a role in fibromyalgia. Research surrounding CBD and fibromyalgia is...
Written by Zia Sherrell and reviewed by our qualified expert, Moyra Cosgrove, Head of Nutrition at Naturecan, SENR Registered Nutritionist and DProf candidate at LJMU Summary: In common with other natural food supplements, CBD has an expiry date. It’s best to use CBD within 2 years...
Reviewed by our qualified expert, Moyra Cosgrove, Head of Nutrition at Naturecan, SENR Registered Nutritionist and DProf candidate at LJMUSUMMARY: CBD is one of 140 similar cannabinoids in hemp, alongside THC, CBG, CBC, and CBN. A CBD high doesn’t exist. Unlike THC, CBD is non-intoxicating and doesn’t...
Summary: Early studies on CBD and mental health show promising results. CBD might have anxiolytic and neuroprotective properties. People with various mental health disorders, such as anxiety, depression or PTSD, might find CBD helpful in symptom management. If you take prescription medication, consult your doctor...
Summary: CBD works by influencing the body's endocannabinoid system, a cell-signalling network found throughout the body. Unlike certain other cannabinoids, CBD doesn't bind fully to receptors and is thought to affect the body indirectly. By preventing the break down of endocannabinoids, CBD helps the endocannabinoid...
Summary:Stress is a natural response to an overwhelming or threatening situation.Feeling stressed occasionally is normal, but long-term stress exposure can lead to various health problems.It is important to find healthy ways to manage stress.Increasingly, researchers are exploring the relationship between CBD and stress.People have the...
What is organic hemp? Hemp is a subspecies of Cannabis sativa, with a composition cultivated to have negligible levels of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the controlled cannabinoid. It is prized for its seed, fibre, and more recently, CBD oil. There are three plant species within the subfamily of cannabis:...
Summary:CBD, or cannabidiol, is one of the main active compounds in cannabis and hemp. CBD can interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system and increase cannabinoid levels in the body. While research is still limited, some scientific studies have shown that CBD also has an anti-inflammatory effect and...
Summary:CBD is a non-intoxicating cannabis compound derived from hemp (low-THC cannabis)Medical cannabis may contain higher levels of THC and is prescribed for certain health conditionsMedical cannabis may have intoxicating effects, causing a high, whereas consumer CBD products have non-detectable levels of THC, so they won't...