Becky Garrison

What you need to know before getting a cannabis massage

September 29, 2020 at 6:57 p.m.

Adding a cannabis topical, such as lotion or oil to a massage can given one added benefits such as helping to manage pain, decrease inflammation, and improve relaxation. Jennifer Chan,...

CANNABIDIOL CANNOT TECHNICALLY BE INCLUDED IN FOODS OR DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS | Due to ongoing studies, CBD cannot be legally included in foods or dietary supplements. Still, CBD-infused dishes continue to be a food trend and CBD products labeled "dietary supplement" are available on the market. In response, the FDA has sent warnings to several companies, and some local governments, like New York City, are cracking down too. Conversely, other states, like Maine, have passed or are in the process of passing laws allowing for the sale of edible CBD products.

How to choose cannabis topicals that will actually work

September 23, 2020 at 4:55 p.m.

Along with the increased legalization of cannabis and hemp, one finds a rapid increase of topicals available for sale containing cannabinoids. In particular, consumers can find hemp-derived CBD topicals at...

A key advantage of using CBD for treating menstrual cramps is that one can travel with CBD, as well as purchase these products online and in retail outlets located in most states.

Can you cure your cramps with CBD?

March 3, 2020 at 6:44 p.m.

The use of CBD to treat menstrual cramps can be traced to the late 19th century when Queen Victoria used CBD oil to manage her monthly pain. Given women have...

For CBD to be effective, it needs to be taken orally or topically. Here's a list of products where adding CBD may increase the price without adding any benefits.

These are some of the weirdest CBD products

January 28, 2020 at 8:16 p.m.

The use of CBD in the health and wellness products has been shown to be helpful in relieving pain and inflammation, as well as functioning as a natural sleep aid....

As the CBD market continues to explode and possibly outpace cannabis sales, the misconceptions surrounding the compound continue to grow as well.

Debunking seven common myths about CBD

January 28, 2020 at 8:19 p.m.

Debunking common myths around CBD is necessary so that consumers can utilize it in a manner that can maximize and not mythologize the benefits of this plant based medicine. Following...

So you got CBD for Christmas, now what?

December 26, 2019 at 7:28 p.m.

If you haven't used CBD before, start small with a 5mg dose. Then increase your dosage every hour or so until you reach the desired effect. If they haven't already,...

Enhancing athletic performance with cannabis

September 18, 2019 at 7:43 p.m.

Anna Symonds, education manager for East Fork Cultivars, has been a rugby player for 18 years and attributes a lot of her longevity as a professional athlete to cannabis. While...

Why that CBD oil you bought is probably useless

August 9, 2019 at 6:38 p.m.

With the recent buzz around the legalization of hemp, the health and beauty market has been flooded with products labeled "CBD." But look behind this branding and often the product...

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