Deciding on the Right CBD Product for You

Deciding on the Right CBD Product for You Deciding what CBD product is best for you can be a tricky process. On the one hand, you want to find something that will work for you, and work well. On the other hand, you don’t want to break the bank experimenting with healthy alternatives. There are
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How Much CBD Am I Getting? Understanding Cost Per Milligram

How Much CBD Am I Getting? Understanding Cost Per Milligram If you’ve been considering taking CBD, you’ve probably done a little window shopping already. It is likely that you have noticed a plethora of different CBD products on the market. With so many different options– each with different price tags and varying amounts of CBD
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Could CBD Help People With Alcohol Use Disorder?

            Cannabidiol (CBD) is being hailed as a super-food and health supplement with the potential to treat everything from acne to arthritis.  Could it work for alcoholism as well? Recently, experts have been studying the effects of CBD in heavy drug users. Typically, when people who use heavy drugs such
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Understanding Medical Cannabis Series

Understanding Medical Cannabis
Over the next several weeks, ECHO Connection will delve into the various known cannabinoids to clarify their known health benefits and pitfalls. Watch for the series to learn about CBN, CBC, CBCA among others. What is CBD? 4 Differences Between CBD and THC An Overview of CBC An Overview of CBN
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An Overview of CBC

An Overview of CBD
Cannabichromene (CBC) is the sixth most researched of the minor cannabinoids and may have some positive therapeutic effects. Often found in full-spectrum CBD products, it is one of the cannabinoids that work to help bring about the famed entourage effect. It does not produce any of the psychoactive properties that THC does and is thought
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An Overview of CBN

An Overview of the Minor Cannabinoid CBN
Cannabinol (CBN) is a mildly psychoactive and sedating cannabinoid that was the first one to be isolated in the cannabis plant.  Before the discovery of THC, it was thought to be responsible for the mind-altering effects of the plant and is one of several other compounds within cannabis often referred to as “minor cannabinoids.” In
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When NOT To Use CBD

When Not to Use CBD
Cannabidiol (CBD) is becoming an increasingly popular remedy for a wide range of conditions, from countering acne to remediating the effects of chemotherapy. One of the reasons it has found so much favor is that it has a high safety profile and relatively low risk of adverse effects. This is an-oft cited fact among retailers
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Cannabis-Legal States Show Decrease in Opioid Use

America’s Opioid crisis has gone on for nearly a decade.  Can a federally legal compound sourced from hemp help? As of April 2019,  ten states plus the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana for any adult over the age of 21. 24 other states have legislation in place that allows for at least some type
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CBD And Caffeine

CBD, Caffeine, Bullet-proof, ECHO Connection
You already know that CBD is a fantastic supplement that can be enjoyed in many ways. From oils and vape juices to edibles and salves, there is a CBD product out there for everyone. But did you know you can find CBD in your energy drinks as well as your coffee? We’re going to take
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Runner’s High

CBD, ECHO Connection, Running
While THC corresponds nicely with Netflix and chill, CBD has become synonymous with wellness and movement.  It is becoming increasingly popular in the pro-sports world, where athletes are turning to cannabidiol to help them heal injuries and increase focus.  Now, it is being touted as the next big thing for sports and fitness buffs who
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What Is the Effect of Cannabis on Our Memory?

ECHO Connection Effect of Cannabis on Memory
The effect of cannabis on the human brain is a hot topic. One of the primary functions of the neurons in our brain is to store and recall information. Technically, our memory includes sensory, short-term and long-term memory. Sensory memory very briefly stores sensory experience-related details before passing it to the short-term. Short term memory
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CBD and Bone Health—What You Need to Know

CBD and Bone Health
Awareness about bone health and how to prevent it is essential.  According to NOF research, 54 million adults in the United States have osteoporosis and low bone mass. Moreover, osteoporosis results in broken bones in many patients, which may leave them immobile. The Relationship Between the Endocannabinoid System and Bones Several researchers have investigated the
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Can CBD Improve Sleep?

Cab CBD Improve Sleep
  Research into the use of CBD for sleeping disorders is ongoing, with several papers published in the past decade or so. In some of older research, the results of CBD’s effects on sleep vary with the experimental conditions and whether the cannabinoid is used separately or with medical marijuana containing THC. In 2007 long-term
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Vaping

With so many options for CBD consumption, it may make some people question why anyone would choose vaping. The answer is pretty simple: absorption happens much faster through vaping since the cannabidiol can then enter the bloodstream via the lungs rather than having to go through the digestive system. Research is also indicating that the
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CBD Skin and Hair Care: The Whole Package

  Recently, we’re seeing yet another burgeoning avenue of the CBD world come into play. The beauty world is now picking up on the merits of cannabinoids. Increasingly, people have been searching for more natural solutions for hair care and with the growing popularity of CBD, it should come as no surprise to find it
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