ECHO Announces Changes to Leadership

We are making a few changes at ECHO Connection and the board has asked me share this announcement.  After three full years at ECHO Connection, I am stepping down as President and CEO.  I am pleased to announce that Brian Higuera is moving into the leadership position moving forward. It has been my privilege to
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CBD is a game-changing cannabinoid, one that has ushered in a new era of discussion around the future of the health and wellness industry. With a goal of improving the quality and accessibility of CBD, ECHO is a cannabis nonprofit that’s committed to spreading awareness and dispelling the various misconceptions still surrounding CBD and hemp. Plus,
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How CBD Supports Cardio Health

Cardiovascular disease, which includes heart disease and stroke, is the number one cause of death world wide, causing about 610,000 Americans to die each year. While exercise, a heart-healthy diet, and adequate sleep can go a long way toward prevention, research has found that CBD can also support the cardiovascular system and improve heart health. 
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How Safe is Your CBD?

It is vitally important that in the unregulated hemp industry, consumers know how to protect themselves against fake, low quality, and even harmful CBD products. Not all companies involved in this sector are reputable, and even among those who seem on the up-and-up, there can be wide variations in the quality, purity, and potency of
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The Potential of Cannabis to Support Eye Health

The eyes are arguably one of the most critical parts of the body, acting as one of the five senses and allowing you to process imagery in the world around you. Going completely blind or losing even partial use of your vision is a significant fear for many people and is a reality for a
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The Potential of CBD to Support Gut Health

Did you know that over 70% of your immune system exists in your gut?  Proper gut health is a vital part of healthy human life. Getting the occasional tummy ache or an episode of heartburn after overeating or indulging in unhealthy foods is a problem most people are familiar with. However, It is widely believed
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The Potential of CBD to Support Neural Health

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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Upcoming Study on CBD and Anorexia Nervosa

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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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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