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A Quick Consumption Guide and List of CBD Therapeutic Benefits
The use of cannabis is currently a hot topic in the medical community. For thousands of years, marijuana has been used as a medicinal plant. Thanks to the advancements in medical science, researchers were able to extract cannabidiol (CBD) from cannabis. Since the discovery of this substance, more and more studies have proven its efficacy in treating many types of diseases. The good news is, WHO reported that CBD has no harmful effect on health if taken in the right dosages.
Cannabis and Our Body’s Endocannabinoid System
The endocannabinoid system is named after Cannabis, the plant that led to the discovery and study of this system within our bodies responsible for regulating our immune system, communication between cells, metabolism to name a few. Since partial legalization has paved...
TSA Updates Policy To Address Flying With Medical Marijuana
Now clear to fly the friendly skies: hemp-derived CBD, and FDA-approved medicine containing CBD. The Transportation Security Administration has updated its guidance regarding medical marijuana and air travel, clarifying that medications containing hemp-derived CBD...
Fox 26 Houston – Family Pushing for Bill Expanding Access to Medical Marijuana in Texas
HOUSTON (FOX 26) - A rare type of epilepsy is the only way medical cannabis is prescribed in the state. One Houston family says it saved their daughter’s life and now they’re pushing for a bill to help people with other types of conditions. Lora Taylor says her...
Fox 26 Houston – CBD vs. THC: As Popularity of Cannabis-Infused Products Grow, Here’s What You Need to Know
LOS ANGELES - From CBD skin creams to bottled water, lattes and gummy worms, products infused with the cannabis-derived chemical are showing up everywhere. U.S. retail sales of cannabis products jumped to $10.5 billion last year, a threefold...
CBSNEWS – CBD: 6 Key Questions Answered About the Extract
New uses for CBD are constantly emerging in products from food to cosmetics to medications. Concerned about a rising tide of false claims about the pot compound, the FDA will hold public hearings to gather more info. The agency is already issuing warning letters to...
CVS to Sell CBD Products in 800 Stores in 8 States
CVS Pharmacy announced Wednesday that it will begin selling hemp-derived CBD products in eight states. The national drug store chain will be marketing the topical cannabidiol products, such as creams, sprays and roll-ons, as “an alternative source of relief,” CVS said...
WBRx – Striving to Be the Purest CBD in the Market
Steve Jamieson shares a conversation he had about CBD with Dr. Oz and how the science is still far behind the anecdotal evidence, which is why having a Chief Medical Officer pushing for science-based quality standards is setting us apart in the Wild West that is the...
CBS NEWS Examines the Scientific Research Behind CBD
CBD is popping up in everything from food to beauty products. It comes from plants in the cannabis family and has been marketed as a solution for anxiety, pain and epilepsy. With Walgreens and CVS expanding into hemp-derived CBD products, the FDA is taking a closer...
When is CBD legal and when isn’t it?
As regulations continue to adapt and change, it is important to be aware of the rules within your geographic area. In our case, our product development is always performed with this in mind. Read more to learn about the latest legislation and how it impacts our...
The Nurses Guide To CBD
It is not likely that a patient will mention the use of CBD oil during medication reconciliation, so it is important to ask patients about all products they use, including herbs, supplements, and oils. Patients should know that CBD oil may interact with other...
Pre-Launch Event – Saturday March 16 in Houston
Email Jenny.lloyd@wbrxglobal.com to RSVP! You will hear from our founders Barry Cocheu and Sean Baker, as well as our medical partners on our Executive team.
What is CBD?
We’ve provided quite a few guides on the basics of CBD oils and its applications, but there are always newer resources being published as research advances. Here is the latest from health.com. Read More About Wellness BioSciences Rx (WBRx) Wellness BioSciences...
CBD For CTE: Can Cannabis Protect the Brain Against Concussions?
Synopsis: This article discusses how cannabidiol (CBD) alters brain function, despite it being non-psychoactive, and its role in protecting the brain against, and assisting it in repairing, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). With many NFL players being diagnosed...
Basic List of CBD Side-Effects
CBD oil won’t cause any euphoric effect or psychoactive high as it has only trace amounts of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), a psychoactive cannabinoid. This means that CBD will not affect your consciousness, sensory awareness, behavior, perception and reaction time. CBD has anti-psychoactive properties so that it can offset THC’s euphoric effects. It blocks the endocannabinoid system’s CB1 (cannabinoid one receptor), preventing it from binding with THC.
How It’s Made: Behind CBD
High quality CBD hemp oil is made from all-natural hemp plants. Reliable suppliers conduct their research to find the best variety of hemp for their products. Some hemp varieties have higher concentrations of CBD than others.
Inflammation: What is it, and how does CBD oil help?
Harmful Effects of Inflammation and the Anti-Inflammatory Benefits of Cannabis Chronic inflammation can cause joint, organ and tissue damage. Medical marijuana can help reduce chronic inflammation and help patients manage the discomfort and pain associated with it....
The Industries Being Impacted by CBD
The booming CBD market offers a lot of opportunities to various industries. Due to bulk and wholesale CBD, you can formulate and sell your CBD-infused line or offer finished CBD hemp oil products. The demand for CBD hemp oil products has increased in recent years,...
Federally Legal – The Farm Bill and the Legalization of Hemp and CBD
Unlike marijuana in Oregon and California, hemp and CBD have been made legal at the federal level through the Farm Bill. The legislation allows for the cultivation of hemp broadly. The new Farm Bill implements no limits on the transport, possession or sale of...
What Hemp Legalization Means For The CBD Oil Industry
President Donald Trump signed the 2018 farm bill on Thursday afternoon, which legalized hemp — a variety of cannabis that does not produce the psychoactive component of marijuana — paving the way to legitimacy for an agricultural sector that has been operating on the...