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Now that Cannabidiol (CBD) oil is becoming more mainstream, people want to understand the science behind it. This is especially true since the 2018 Farm Bill passed, making hemp-derived CBD oil federally legal. Despite these recent advances, CBD’s still new enough that it may be intimidating to some. But once you break down the basics, it’s not as complicated as it seems. And now, more than ever, it’s important to understand the science of CBD oil so you can be an informed customer and help educate others.

Until the 19th century, meditation was primarily practiced by eastern cultures who viewed it as a path towards enlightenment. In eastern religions, where the concept of karma and reincarnation are integral to the belief system, meditation plays an important role because it is a way to achieve your “highest” self. Similar to meditation, CBD has also been around for decades, but we’re just now beginning to tap into its full potential. Also like meditation, CBD can help alleviate things like stress and pain, while promoting feelings of relaxation.

Life today is so fast-paced it feels like everyone is constantly on-the-go – sometimes we need to take the time to step back, relax, and recuperate. Our hectic schedules make stress seem like the norm, but it’s okay to stop and smell the CBD tea leaves. There’s nothing cozier than staying home on a gray, rainy day, cradling a piping hot cup of tea, with nothing more than an empty agenda ahead of you – pure bliss. In honor of the importance of self-care, let’s look at the wonderful world of tea.

The bottom line is that food anxiety is a serious issue that, depending on the severity, can lessen the quality of your life. If you or a loved one experiences food anxiety, here are some basic methods and advice to help you work towards a food anxiety-free life.

The 2018 Farm Bill truly set a precedent for the hemp industry going into the future. If it wasn’t for adamant political leaders like Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, hemp legality may have never seen the light of day.

We might seem amazed at the wide range of uses CBD oil has right now, but in 1938, Popular Mechanics proclaimed that hemp would be America’s first billion dollar crop – and had 25,000 uses. Lean even more about the rich history of Hemp in the United States.

If you’ve been surfing around for information about CBD and other hemp products, one word you may have run across is “bioaccumulation.” Some outlets may cast it as a positive quality of hemp, and some as a negative. But what exactly is it, and why does it matter? We’re here to help define bioaccumulation and why it matters when talking about hemp.

For a cannabis extract product that was only recently redefined and signed into legal action, CBD went from a good, healthy product to a ‘market sector’ star, starting with gummies and dog treats. Along with improved public knowledge as a good-for-you element came infusing CBD into drinks and baked goods. Learn how CBD is enhancing your favorite food and drinks.

Talking in your sleep – it’s the subject of pop songs and jokes, but if you sleep with someone who does it a lot, it can just be annoying. Is there anything you can do about it? Scientists, who call sleep-talking “somniloquy,” which always makes me imagine a sleeping person declaiming, “To be or not to be…,” put it in a broader group of conditions called parasomnias.

Many potential CBD consumers wonder, “Is CBD oil legal?” As of December, hemp and CBD are finally federally legal in the United States. Hooray for hemp! That’s great news for farmers and families alike as hemp has proven to be one of the most versatile plants in the world. Learn more about Hemp legality, in this blog!