CBD Isolate vs. Whole Plant Hemp Oil

Scientists and physicians are regularly learning more about the potential natural benefit properties of cannabidiol (CBD), a natural compound extracted from the common hemp plant. The non-psychoactive cannabinoid has shown that it offers patients and wellness enthusiasts an opportunity to promote balance in their systems without having to deal with the euphoric side effects of
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Chronic Pain Patients Who Use Medical Cannabinoids Reduce Their Prescription Drug Use, Study Finds

Having legal access to medical cannabinoids allow chronic pain patients to reduce their intake of prescription drugs, suggest the findings of a new study published online in the Journal of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine. Researchers from the University of New Mexico compared the use of prescription medications of 83 pain patients who were enrolled
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Are There CBD Oil Products that are 100% THC Free?

While all cannabidiol (CBD) hemp oil is non-psychoactive, some patients have special reasons for wanting to completely avoid even trace amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). As of recently, zero-THC CBD hemp oil products have become available. Demand for CBD is rapidly rising, as scientists discover that CBD may potentially reduce seizures, pain, anxiety, and inflammation, and
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What is the Difference Between Cannabinoids and Cannabidiol?

As you set out to learn more about cannabidiol (CBD) and its properties, it’s not uncommon to find yourself confused over many of the terms related to the compound. Often times, people have a challenging time understanding how cannabidiol differs from cannabinoids, two commonly used terms that share spelling similarities and are often used interchangeably.
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Evidence Shows CBD Reduces Negative Long-Term Risks of THC

A new study has found evidence that the non-psychoactive compound cannabidiol (CBD) may protect adolescents against the long-term psychiatric risks of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive ingredient in cannabis. Neuroscientists at Indiana University found that CBD possesses properties that protect against symptoms like impaired memory caused by THC in adolescent mice. While CBD does not
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Can CBD Help with Thyroid Disorders?

Among the questions our ECHO specialists have received is whether cannabidiol (CBD) has any beneficial effect for thyroid conditions. Thanks to the thousands of studies conducted on CBD, scientists and medical professionals understand he therapeutic potential of the cannabinoid now more than ever. With that said, there’s still an urgent need for more studies investigating
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What are the Differences Between CBD Hemp Oil and Hemp Seed Oil?

With cannabidiol (CBD) becoming increasingly in demand these days, more hemp oil products are hitting the market. You may have noticed more hemp-based oils and other products popping up in your local health food and grocery stores. Not all hemp oil products are the same, however, and it can be difficult to understand the differences
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Study Finds Regular Cannabinoid Use May Reduce the Severity of Pancreatitis

Findings in a new study suggest that consuming cannabinoids regularly reduces the severity of acute alcoholic pancreatitis (AAP). Researchers from the Mercer School of Medicine retrospectively examined 10 years of a hospital’s records on acute alcoholic patients as they were being admitted into the hospital. The analyzed the severity of the patients’ pancreatitis and compared
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5 Ways CBD May Be Able to Complement Chemotherapy Treatments

Those undergoing chemotherapy treatments for cancer can experience uncomfortable and sometimes debilitating side effects. Chemotherapy – or “chemo” — is a category of intravenously administered medicines or drugs that are designed to attack rapidly growing cancer cells. The drugs are very strong, and they kill any cell growing fast, even healthy ones. This can lead
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Is It Safe to Take CBD Oil While Pregnant?

One of the most common questions our team at ECHO is asked by those interested in the healing properties of cannabidiol (CBD) is whether it is safe to take CBD oil while pregnant. In short, there’s not been enough research yet to determine the full safety of taking CBD while pregnant. It’s not surprising that
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Looking to Connect with Others Taking CBD? Check out ECHO Community

The letter “C” in ECHO is meant to signify one of the primary objectives at the heart of our effort to support families seeking the natural properties of cannabidiol (CBD) – Collaboration. Recognizing the strength and value of sharing experiences, ECHO established the ECHO Community, an inclusive online community of people who are considering or
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Study Finds Cannabinoids May Help Ease Nerve Pain

A new study commissioned by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has found evidence that cannabinoids may be effective for reducing neuropathic pain. A team of 11 researchers from the VA Portland Health Care System and Oregon Health and Science University reviewed the findings of 27 previously published studies that investigated cannabinoids and chronic
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Should CBD Oil Be Taken with Food?

As you begin to incorporate cannabidiol (CBD) oil into your or your family member’s daily health care routine, you’ll likely find that the versatility of CBD oil makes it easy to fit into your schedule. Previously we discussed whether there’s an optimal time of the day to take CBD. Today, we examine if there are
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Nearly Half of CBD Users No Longer Need Other Meds, Study Finds

A large survey of over 2,400 cannabidiol (CBD) product users has found that 42 percent were able to stop taking prescription and traditional medications. Market research firm Brightfield Group and online community HelloMD collaborated on the largest study, which is the largest to examine CBD usage and efficacy to date. Eighty percent of those surveyed
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New Study Finds CBD Interacts with Antiepileptic Drugs

Scientists continue to learn more about cannabidiol (CBD) and how it can potentially be beneficial for the treatment of epilepsy and seizure disorders. Findings in a new study published in Epilepsia may give neurologists and epilepsy patients a better idea on how best to incorporate the non-psychoactive compound into treatment regimens when taking other antiepileptic
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