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The Potential of CBD to Support Neural Health

Tuesday, 30 July 2019 by ECHO Connection
The challenges of understanding how the 86 billion neurons in the human brain work are immense, considering that scientists and philosophers can’t even agree on what the “mind” actually is. Our limited knowledge can be summed up as a mere drop in an entire ocean of possibilities. In fact, the more we know, the more
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The Potential of CBD to Support Skin Health

Tuesday, 30 July 2019 by ECHO Connection
Since the passage of the Agricultural Improvement Act in December 2018, hundreds of topical CBD products have flooded the market, and with them, claims that they can cure everything from crow’s feet to psoriasis. Most of the evidence to support these claims is primarily anecdotal, with only a few studies on CBD’s role in skin
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The Potential of CBD to Support Bone Health

Tuesday, 30 July 2019 by ECHO Connection
Bone problems, including traditional fractures as well as osteoporosis, pose a significant threat to one’s health. When your bones aren’t healthy, it typically means you can become weak, can’t get exercise, or experience other issues. Bone degeneration is thought by many to be a side effect of old age, and therefore unavoidable. However, there is
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Upcoming Study on CBD and Anorexia Nervosa

Thursday, 25 April 2019 by andrea
Around 30 million people in the US suffer from eating disorders. Could CBD help? INSYS Therapeutics and the Center for Medicinal Cannabis announced that they would be conducting a study on how CBD could benefit adults who suffer from Anorexia Nervosa. It will be performed at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine
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CBD and Bone Health—What You Need to Know

Wednesday, 20 March 2019 by andrea
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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?

Wednesday, 20 March 2019 by andrea
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  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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Cannabinoids for Veterans

Wednesday, 20 February 2019 by Ashlee Galyean
The official stance of the Department of Defense for active military personnel states that any usage of illicit substances by said personnel is grounds for punishment and possible discharge from the military. Both recreational and medical marijuana usage is unacceptable to active duty personnel, as stated. But what about CBD derived from hemp? The answer
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Canadians are Embracing the Neural Protective Qualities of CBD

Tuesday, 12 February 2019 by Ashlee Galyean
A study undertaken in 2016 in Canada–a country with the highest incidence of MS worldwide–shows that, for the most part, Canadians with MS are, at the very least, open to the idea of cannabidiols. With 54.3% of participants approving of cannabis use, 33.2% remaining neutral, 19.5% of participants using cannabis, and 50.2% of the remaining
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Vaping

Friday, 25 January 2019 by Ashlee Galyean
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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Storage and Care of Your CBD Oil

Thursday, 13 December 2018 by Ashlee Galyean
  You’ve done it. You’re diving in and finding a multitude of health benefits from your CBD. Hopefully you’re finding relief and better health from your product. But have you thought about how to keep it performing at an optimal level?   The good news is, CBD never really goes bad in the sense that
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Using Bioavailability to Get the Most Out of Your CBD

Tuesday, 06 November 2018 by Ashlee Galyean
One question you may or may not have considered yet in regards to consuming CBD is how to get the most effect possible from your cannabidiol products. The power of the substance can be increased or diminished depending on how you take it and what other substances you take with it. There is a lot
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Cannabinoids More Effective in Treating Migraines Than Prescription Meds

Monday, 05 November 2018 by Ashlee Galyean
One in seven people worldwide suffers from migraines. According to The Migraine Trust, it is the third most prevalent disease in the world. And yet, very little is known about how to treat it. Those who suffer from migraines can experience episodes anywhere from two to fifteen times a month, often having to miss work
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CBD and Coffee, Do They Mix?

Thursday, 30 August 2018 by andrea
CBD-infused coffee is becoming a trendy wellness beverage, combining the attention-boosting properties of caffeine with the calming effects of CBD. But what happens when you mix these two very different substances? Is it even a good idea? CBD is the non-psychoactive compound found in hemp, kriya and cannabis plants. Its health benefits are wide ranging,
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4 Differences Between CBD and THC

Thursday, 19 October 2017 by ECHO
Of the more than 100 different cannabinoids so far identified in cannabis plants like hemp, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are the most abundant and best understood. Cannabinoids are a class of compounds unique to cannabis. Because they mimic the body’s own endocannabinoids, they are able to interact with our endocannabinoid system and alter neurotransmitter
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Family Friday: ECHO Families Share Stories of Cannabinoid Benefits at Boston Expo

Friday, 06 October 2017 by ECHO
For this week’s Family Friday update, we’re excited to share that a small collection of ECHO Connection Families gathered together to help spread the word about the therapeutic effects of cannabinoids like cannabidiol (CBD). Several of our families attended the 4th Annual Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition (CWCBE), which arrived in Boston, Massachusetts this
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