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Survey says! What Utah patients say about CBD oil.

As reported first by The Standard,on November 15, 2017 preliminary survey results from registered card holders under Charlee’s Law (HB105) were presented to the Health and Human Services Interim Committee on Utah’s Capitol Hill.   Charlee’s Law was passed in 2014 to allow patients with epilepsy to buy CBD oil with...

CBD and drug interactions; what you should know

Cannabidiol is a safe, non-intoxicating, and non-addictive cannabis compound with significant therapeutic attributes, but CBD-drug interactions may be problematic in some cases.  CBD can potentially interact with many pharmaceuticals by inhibiting the activity of cytochrome P450, a family of liver enzymes. This enzyme group metabolizes most of the drugs we use....

Florida farmer sues state to allow more pot growers

This past July Florida’s Department of Health (DOH) was required to issue 4 more licenses by October 3, 2017, making the total to 10 pot growers for the state.  In accordance with the state law in place, those 10 growers are the only ones permitted to open a MMTC...

CBD benefits for dogs

CBD oil can help with both chronic and acute diseases found in dogs, such as, arthritis, compromised immune systems, stress responses, aggression, and digestive issues.   There are also studies under way into CBD’s effects on Type 1 diabetes, organ diseases and cancer.  Veterinarians are also finding cannabinol can be useful...

Early reports show CBD is effective in treating Autism

Autism is one of the fastest-growing developmental disorders, affecting 1 in 68 children in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  Symptoms of Autism include impaired communication and social skills, along with compulsive and repetitive behaviors.  These typically start to show in infancy or early...

Helping your anxiety with CBD

Cannabinol has been shown to help many different things, so it’s no surprise that it has been shown to help people with Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) in 2 separate studies.  In a 2010 study, CBD was shown to significantly decrease anxiety.  In a 2011 study, cannabinol was shown to...

Thanksgiving, Pumpkin Pie, and CBD Oil

Recipe by healthmj.com For reliable dose sized amounts, replace the graham cracker crust with mini-crusts and take them to go. Ingredients: For the Crust 10 sheets of low-fat graham crackers (about 1.5 cups of crumbs) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup melted organic coconut oil For the Filling 2 cups canned pumpkin...

CBD oil and Arthritis

Arthritis affects over 50 million Americans and is the leading cause of disability.  Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative disease that affects joint cartilage and bones, causing pain and stiffness.   It often affects hip, knee, and thumb joints. In a 2017 study of OA and CBD, researchers found that...

CBD and Sex; What are the benefits?

From hempforfitness.com CBD Makes Everything “All Good” When CBD hits the brain it activates serotonin receptors, immediately producing anti-depressant and anti-stress effects. There’s no “high” when this happens. It’s similar to the experience of waking up on a really good day after an empowering dream feeling refreshed, safe, confident,...

1/2 of all people using CBD products stop taking traditional medications

A survey of 2400 people done on CBD usage by Brightfield Group and HelloMD shows that more women than men were more likely to use CBD products and stop taking medications, like Tylenol or Vicodin.  Men, on the other hand, were more likely to use THC-dominated products.  80% of...