CBD Health and Wellness

Dr. Adam Abodeely discusses CBD and COVID19. The post Cannabinoid Educational Series: An update on COVID-19: Understanding the interaction between our Endocannabinoid System and our Immune System. appeared first on CBD Health and Wellness.

With CBD taking center stage this year, there has been increased coverage of this “miracle” compound in the news. But it’s important to remember that THC is also a very important cannabinoid with some very powerful properties. While many enjoy the calming benefits of CBD without the psychoactive effects, dose-dependent effects of THC can be… The post CBD vs. THC appeared first on CBD Health and Wellness.

One of the greatest results of cannabis legalization has been the implantation of current methods and technology from the scientific sector into the cannabis industry. That technology and human talent has driven great strides in cannabinoid production. One has been the incorporation of CBD into a water-soluble format, which allows greater integration into foods and… The post Biotechnology in the Manufacturing & Production of CBD appeared first on CBD Health and Wellness.

Cannabis policy changes are moving quickly throughout the US. With the passing of recent hemp legislation, members of the cannabis industry have a lot to look forward to this year, including state-by-state cannabis legalization. However, to better prepare for the future, it’s important to take a look back to where and how cannabis was first… The post A Brief History of Cannabis & The Legalization of Hemp appeared first on CBD Health and Wellness.

Beyond finding CBD products in natural health food stores, vitamin shops, and health care offices, they are also taking over the shelves of cafes, vape shops, salons, and even gas stations. But many CBD consumers may not fully understand what’s in their CBD or what makes each product different. Misinformation, or at best, vague information… The post Difference between Hemp-Derived & Cannabis-Derived CBD appeared first on CBD Health and Wellness.

In September 2018, the Drug Enforcement Agency (“DEA”) placed Epidiolex—a CBD-based drug used to treat severe forms of epilepsy—in Schedule V of the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”), the lowest classification under the CSA.  That re-scheduling, however, was limited in scope: only drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and containing no more than… The post Regulatory (Re-)Scheduling of CBD & its Drug Abuse Liability (DAL) appeared first on CBD Health and Wellness.

Opiates are a pharmacological class of analgesic drugs used to treat moderate to severe pain. However, there are many drawbacks and side effects for even moderate opiate use. Research has shown that continued opioid use in chronic pain patients may even have an antagonistic, sensitizing effect on pain receptors, actually decreasing the pain threshold while… The post CBD Replacing Opiates appeared first on CBD Health and Wellness.

CBD has enjoyed quite a popular run this year – from humble cannabinoid second to THC to FDA-approved medicine. CBD is popping up in vape shops and cafes and is readily available to purchase all over the Internet. But not all CBD products are the same. And a JAMA paper published last year reported that,… The post CBD Test Results: What to Look For & What to Look Out For… appeared first on CBD Health and Wellness.

Over the past year, CBD has found its way into the hands of many, some of whom are experienced cannabis users and some of whom are novices that regard it as a supplement or health trend. However, standardization and testing of these products have not quite caught up in speed to its surge in use.… The post Traceability & How to Achieve CBD Standardization appeared first on CBD Health and Wellness.

The past year has brought sweeping changes in the legalization and regulation of cannabis markets. In January, US Attorney General Jeff Sessions sounded an alarm by rescinding the Cole Memo. Over the following months, states in the US began taking action against shops selling CBD products. But, as the year begins to close, we’ve seen… The post Globalization: CBD in Markets Around the World appeared first on CBD Health and Wellness.

Cannabinoids are interesting therapeutic molecules because they do not act the same as most pharmaceutical drugs. Rather than strongly binding to a single target in the body, many cannabinoids only weakly connect with targets or affect receptors in a process called allosteric regulation. They also reinforce each other’s behavior, with the presence of one cannabinoid… The post Therapeutic Efficacy of Full Spectrum CBD vs Single Molecule CBD appeared first on CBD Health and Wellness.

Cellular and molecular studies have shown that CBD acts on the immune system to exert anti-inflammatory effects. Specifically, it reduces levels of cytokines, chemical messengers that normally signal inflammation in the body. These emerging of effects of cannabis on inflammation have led to the concept of the “endocannabinoidome” – a system comprised of complex interactions… The post Immunological Effects of CBD appeared first on CBD Health and Wellness.

Cannabidiol has been found to be an effective treatment for medication-resistant epileptic syndromes found in youth patients, as proven by the recent marketing of Epidiolex, a cannabidiol therapy approved for sale by the FDA. Certain controversy exists surrounding its administration to children, especially because of the social stigma and relative lack of human safety studies… The post Youth’s CBD Usage appeared first on CBD Health and Wellness.

Even though the Cannabis industry has historically been linked to the causes of environmental conservation, the lack of available green packaging has forced Cannabis packagers to opt for less environmentally friendly packaging solutions. It is a challenge for most cannabis businesses to be as environmentally conscious as they would like, in part due to the… The post Sustainable Packaging appeared first on CBD Health and Wellness.

As with THC- and THC/CBD-based products, CBD can be consumed in a variety of ways. And with each product – whether an oil- or water-based tincture, lotion, edible, or vape – comes specific formulations. Those taking CBD medicinally have to find the specific dosage and route of administration that works best for them in treating… The post CBD Formulations appeared first on CBD Health and Wellness.

Cannabinoids are interesting therapeutic molecules because they do not act the same as most pharmaceutical drugs. Rather than strongly binding to a single target in the body, many cannabinoids only weakly connect with targets, or affect receptors in a process called allosteric regulation. They also reinforce each other’s behavior, with the presence of one cannabinoid… The post Pharmaceutical Cannabis Science appeared first on CBD Health and Wellness.

Persistent sleep disturbances such as increased arousal, reduced sleep efficiency caused by increased wakefulness from sleep, insomnia, nightmares, disrupted REM sleep, and periodic limb movements, are highly prevalent in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) patients. Growing evidence indicates that sleep disturbances are the core features, rather than secondary symptoms, of PTSD. Sleep disruption caused by the… The post PTSD & CBD appeared first on CBD Health and Wellness.

Pharmacy compounding is the art and science of preparing personalized medications for patients. Compounded medications are made based on a practitioner’s prescription in which individual ingredients are mixed together in the exact strength and dosage form required by the patient. At one time, nearly all prescriptions were compounded. With the advent of mass drug manufacturing… The post Compounding with Cannabis Oil appeared first on CBD Health and Wellness.

With the World Anti-Doping Agency decision to remove CBD from the Prohibited Substances List on January 1st, 2018, we expect CBD to begin playing a leading role in athletic life. Many people don’t realize that most professional athletes are in so much pain from heavy training loads and competition that they are just looking for… The post Physician and Athletes appeared first on CBD Health and Wellness.

Mislabeled CBD = Misjudging Your Day The self-regulation of the cannabis industry has created some concerns among medicinal and professional users who express an interest in starting to use CBD. It turns out that not all CBD products do a great job of accurately reporting their dosage on the labels. A recent study by the… The post Mislabeled CBD appeared first on CBD Health and Wellness.

Cannabinoids act on various pathways in cells through cannabinoid receptors (CBs), which are not just present in humans, but in all mammals. Since cannabinoids have been shown to have valuable therapeutic use in humans, its rational that they would also be therapeutic for our pets. CBD works for both humans and our pets because we… The post Vets, Pets and CBD appeared first on CBD Health and Wellness.

Rather than focusing on our current level of knowledge obtained from CBD research, this panel will discuss the difficulties in conducting satisfactory cannabinoid research and how best to address this problem. The federal government unfortunately continues to enforce restrictive policies and regulations on research into cannabis products even though changes in state policy have led… The post CBD Research appeared first on CBD Health and Wellness.

Most of the world can agree that cannabis extracts, and CBD in particular, is not only harmless but also possess strong potential as therapeutic agents for a wide variety of diseases and disorders. The Federal Government of the United States, however, still considers cannabis extracts and CBD both to be Schedule I compounds. CBD naturally… The post Legal appeared first on CBD Health and Wellness.

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The 55-and-older crowd is now the fastest-growing demographic of cannabis users in the country. And why not? CBD can address many of the ailments that this age group is prone to. The neuroprotective qualities CBD imbues on the brain also make it an ideal preventative therapy for this age group, who are most at risk… The post The Silver Lining in the Golden Oil: CBD for Seniors appeared first on CBD Health and Wellness.

The Power is Within Us: Patient’s Perspective on the Endocannabinoid System and CBD How exactly do cannabinoids exert their effect on the human body? The endocannabinoid system was first discovered by Dr. Mechoulam and his cohort in 1992. The revelation should have led to a revolution in modern science; but it didn’t. Since then, significant… The post A Patient’s Perspective to the Endocannabinoid System and CBD appeared first on CBD Health and Wellness.