Tag: cbd

We are now distributors of Healthy Path CBD. Here’s what you need to know.

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We are now distributors of Healthy Path CBD. Here’s what you need to know. CBD has become popular because of its ability in reducing symptoms such as Chronic Pain Arthritis. Stress Anxiety Insomnia Inflammation Is CBD a miracle drug? Not exactly, however, it has gained popularity partly because of marijuana which is now becoming more popular as it becomes legalized and its medicinal properties are recognized by the medical community. Health Path CBD oil is actually harvested from the hemp plant which is in the marijuana family.  Unlike marijuana which has THC, the component that makes you feel high, hemp Read More »

CBD, the science vs. the hype.

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CBD, the  science vs. the hype. As many of you who read this blog regularly already know, CBD (cannabidiol ) is everywhere. There is a bubble in CBD, when stores such as Bed, Bath and Beyond and my local salad place is selling the stuff. Is all CBD equal?   To understand CBD, you need to understand a little about the endocannabinoid system (ECS) within the body. The ECS is a lipid (fat) signaling system made up of enzymes, cannabinoids and cannabinoid receptors which regulates the immune system, autonomic nervous system and microcirculation. There are two types of cannabinoid receptors known Read More »

Is CBD capable of everything it has been advertised to do? See this NY Times report.

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Is CBD capable of everything it has been advertised to do?  See this NY Times report. CBD it seems is everywhere.  You can find it being sold through multi level marketing, through doctors offices, and even through the local bodega. This past weekend I was at a conference for NJ Chiropractors in New Brunswick and asked one vendor many of the hard questions.  One of the questions had to do with GW pharmaceutical’s who sells a manufactured CBD, as opposed to a naturally grown version of the hemp plant. Apparently, not all the CBD plants are the same and neither Read More »

Is CBD for real, or is this a new snake oil fad.

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Is CBD for real, or is this a new snake oil fad. Cannabidiol, or CBD is the part of the marijuana plant that will not get you intoxicated, but if you believe the hype, it will relieve pain, and help your depression, insomnia and relieve anxiety. It is likely that marijuana will become legal for recreational use in many if not all states.  It has already been legalized in Canada and Colorado and current legislation in NJ is being finalized. As with any mania, often, the buzz behind the product is often stronger than the effectiveness of the product. A Read More »

Do CBD marijuana based products help or harm us?

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Do CBD marijuana based products help or harm us? Have you heard about CBD oil, otherwise known as cannabis oil?  CBD has been heavily marketed in drinks, creams and other preparations as the cure all for aches, depression, insomnia and even eczema. CBD is short for cannabidiol, a non-psychoactive compound in cannabis plants, minus the THC which is what makes you get a marijuana high.  While CBD does contain some THC, it is in very small amounts. CBD has been researched and recently, some of the research is showing the CBD may actually be an effective pain treatment, and unlike Read More »