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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CBD Topicals for Psoriasis

In ECHO’s continued effort to raise awareness about psoriasis throughout Psoriasis Awareness Month, today we investigate how cannabidiol (CBD) topicals may be beneficial for treating the immune-mediated skin disease. CBD is one of the over 85 so far identified natural cannabinoids found in the stalks, seeds, and flowers of cannabis plants like hemp. While additional
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Seizures in Children: Types of Disorders and How CBD May Help

More than 467,000 children in the United States have been diagnosed with epilepsy, a central nervous system disorder characterized by unprovoked seizures. Seizures are caused by a sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain. Many neurons fire all at once, temporarily interrupting normal function. The types of seizures vary depending on what part of
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Here’s Why It’s Best to Take CBD Oil Everyday

Being consistent with your cannabidiol (CBD) oil doses maximizes the balancing properties of the cannabinoid and the effectiveness of the body’s endocannabinoid system. Once absorbed by the body, CBD interacts with the cannabinoid receptors of the endocannabinoid system, a signaling network responsible for regulating and maintaining balance among an array of body processes. Cannabinoid receptors
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How is CBD Oil Made?

Cannabidiol (CBD) oil is a natural, non-psychoactive concentrate extracted from the stalks and seeds of cannabis plants like hemp. Decades of research indicate that CBD, one of over 85 cannabinoids presently identified in cannabis plants, interacts with the body’s endocannabinoid system. The endocannabinoid system is a complex signaling network that regulates a variety of biological
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What Types of CBD Products are Best for Children?

With studies finding evidence that cannabidiol (CBD) may be beneficial for treating conditions like childhood epilepsy disorders, autism, and even some cancers, parents are increasingly turning to the natural, non-psychoactive compound in the hopes of managing their child’s severe health conditions. Among the common questions posed by parents giving cannabinoids to their kids for the
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How Does CBD Oil Taste?

Newcomers to cannabidiol (CBD) oil are often curious as to what to expect when having the viscous oil for the first time. The two most common ways to take CBD oil are orally through the mouth, or sublingually, which means to place it under the tongue and allow its botanical compounds to diffuse into the
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How to Take Care of Your CBD Hemp Oil Products

Properly caring for your CBD hemp oil products will help preserve their cannabinoid content and the quality of their other natural constituents. Whether your CBD product of choice is pure oil, tincture, liquid concentrate, or capsules, it’s essential that you protect your product from exposure to elements like humidity, heat, extreme cold to preserve its
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Are All CBD Oils the Same?

As more people become increasingly aware of the powerful therapeutic effects of cannabidiol (CBD), hemp oil-based products have become highly sought after. With demand up, more CBD products than ever have recently hit the market. As you set out to find the right CBD oil product for you, it’s important to remember that not all
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Make Your Own CBD Capsules

Making your own CBD capsules is an ideal option for those seeking the most convenient and yet precise way to take CBD. CBD, or cannabidiol, has been found to have antioxidant and neuroprotective properties and has shown in studies to be beneficial for conditions like epilepsy, anxiety, Alzheimer’s disease, chronic pain, depression, and even cancer.
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ECHO Wishes Sadie Higuera a Happy 4th Birthday!

We at ECHO would like to wish our friend and ECHO family member Sadie Higuera a happy birthday! Sadie reached a significant milestone earlier this month when she turned four years old. Sadie is the daughter of Brian Higuera, one of ECHO’s three Board of Directors. Ever since Sadie’s health has improved with cannabidiol (CBD)
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The Topical Benefits of CBD

The anti-seizure, anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor properties of cannabidiol (CBD) are what get most of the attention, but not to be overlooked is the non-psychoactive cannabinoid’s ability to improve the health and appearance of skin, hair and nails when applied topically. CBD is a compound that is naturally abundant in plants like hemp. Extracted from the
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Want to Know How to Get CBD? Here are Your Options

With researchers regularly discovering the therapeutic benefits of cannabidiol (CBD), people facing debilitating conditions or diseases are increasingly interested in learning how they can legally obtain the healing cannabinoid. Those looking to integrate CBD into their health care regimens should be happy to learn that CBD is actually readily available and very easy to obtain
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Children and CBD

Over the past few years, parents of children with serious intractable conditions have been increasingly turning to the healing properties of cannabidiol (CBD). CBD is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid that’s been shown to possess an array of therapeutic benefits, including anti-nausea, anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Many parents rightfully scrutinize the medications and substances given to
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What are the Side Effects of CBD/Cannabinoid Products?

The side effects that a person will experience when taking cannabinoid-based products depend on the product’s cannabinoid content. Cannabidiol (CBD) products, such as CBD hemp oil, naturally contain little to no trace of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive compound that causes a psychoactive effect. Therefore, CBD-based products will never cause a euphoric high. CBD even has
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