Can CBD help with Migraines?
A migraine is a headache of varying intensity, often accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light and sound. Migraines can last anywhere from 4 to 72 hours, and even the most basic activities can amplify your symptoms. This includes noise, light, and moving around. The FDA just approved a first-of-its-kind drug intended to prevent migraines. […]
Understanding Cannabinoids: Cannabigerol (CBG)
Cannabigerol, or CBG, is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid, meaning it doesn’t produce the “highs” that are synonymous with THC. Because it is present in low levels (usually less than 1%) in most cannabis strains, CBG is considered a minor cannabinoid. Background Info on Cannabigerol (CBG) THC and CBD start out as CBG. It is the chemical […]
Is Cannabis an effective treatment for Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral palsy, or CP, is a neurodevelopmental condition that is characterized by motor and postural impairments. Cerebral palsy is the most wide-spread childhood disorder impacting motor function and development. CP breaks down into four main categories, based on body movement: Spastic cerebral palsy Ataxic cerebral palsy Dyskinetic cerebral palsy Mixed cerebral palsy Spastic cerebral palsy […]
Ohio Senate passes a bill legalizing hemp, CBD products
A bill to legalize industrial hemp and the sale of CBD products passed through the Ohio Senate 30-0 on Thursday and now heads to the Ohio House for voting. The bill would also allow people to grow industrial grade hemp. “While industrial hemp and marijuana both derive from the same plant type, they possess many […]
CBD & Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected black-legged ticks (deer tick). Ticks were a fact of life for many growing up in the ’80s and ’90s. If a child came home with a tick on their head, mothers would apply Vaseline over the […]