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January 3, 2020

CBD AND THE NEW YEAR

As 2020 begins, many are looking for renewed health and a new freedom from a variety of ailments. There are many different directions the search for relief can take, including CBD. As research continues and more and more benefits from using CBD are introduced, more and more people are finding benefit from its use.

CONFUSION CONTINUES AROUND CBD

Even with the mounting evidence indicating the significant benefits of CBD, there is still a great deal of confusion and controversy surrounding the cannabis derived product. There are still many who believe it is illegal or ineffective. Too often, people have purchased CBD from questionable sources and have actually purchased hemp seed oil which contains no CBD. With the absence of CBD in the product, none of the benefits can be realized.

CERTIFICATES OF ANALYSIS ARE VITAL

As we have mentioned in this blog before, it is always important to see a Certificate of Analysis for any product that claims to contain CBD. The COA (Certificate of Analysis) will detail the exact amount of CBD contained in the product and all the other compounds that make up the product. In addition, the COA will also detail what isn’t in the product, such as heavy metals, pesticides, etc.

BUY FROM TRUSTED SOURCES

It is always a good idea to buy your CBD products from trusted sources. Sources that have COA’s, that have a local presence, and ones that have your best interests as one of their established goals. You can always trust Eden Organics.

May your new year be filled with health, happiness and prosperity.

January 2, 2020

POST REGISTER PRINTS ARTICLE ON CBD

Recently, the Idaho Falls Post Register published an article on CBD and the stores that offer CBD products. The article written by Sally Krutzig, appeared in the East Idaho Business Journal. The article was informative and presented CBD as beneficial to those who suffer from pain, insomnia, and anxiety. The article presented facts and refrained from hyperbole and scare tactics that can often accompany articles about CBD and other cannabis related products.

CBD WILL SOMEDAY BE MAINSTREAM.

As consumers have more occasion to read rational and informative articles on CBD, they will be able to make more informed decisions about purchasing CBD and whether or not it is the right solution for their particular ailment. Kudos to Ms. Krutzig and the Post Register for their willingness to inform their readers.

CBD HELPS TO RELIEVE MANY AILMENTS

CBD is continuing to amaze those who research and study its many benefits to the human populace. New uses are coming to light at an increasing frequency as the research continues. We are discovering new uses for CBD on a regular basis and will undoubtedly discover more as the research delves into new areas. As outlined in this blog, CBD has been found to aid in cancer treatments, allowing chemotherapy drugs to be directed to the cancer cells rather than throughout the entire body. CBD has shown to have antibiotic properties as well. There are many more areas where CBD can have a beneficial impact.

December 30, 2019December 30, 2019

HEMP SEED OIL VERSUS CBD

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CBD AND HEMP SEED OIL.

Cannabidiol or CBD is produced using many parts of the hemp plant. It contains over one hundred active cannabinoid compounds found exclusively in the cannabis plant. CBD acts as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory, which reduces pain and inflammation. It has been used for centuries to successfully provide pain relief to muscle aches, arthritis, joint pain, neuropathic conditions, headaches, and to aid skin conditions like acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea. In addition, when taken internally, it can help with anxiety and promotes a calm sense of wellbeing. As mentioned in other post on this blog, CBD has an extensive list of benefits to those who use it.

HEMP SEED OIL

Hemp seed oil, on the other hand, has none of the cannabinoids, terpenes and other beneficial ingredients found in CBD. Hemp seed oil is high in antioxidants, omega-3 and -6 fatty acids and is therefore extremely good for you as a health food supplement. Hemp seed or cannabis sativa seed oil has been available in health food stores for decades and abundantly present in smoothies and skin care, but it does not contain CBD or any cannabinoids.

BUYER BEWARE

One must be cautious when purchasing CBD to confirm that they are not purchasing hemp seed oil, as the two have completely different uses and since hemp seed oil has no cannabinoids, it will not do what CBD can do. The only recourse a buyer has is to check the Certificate of Analysis for the product in question to make sure it contains the amount of CBD it advertises. As I have mentioned before, Eden Organics has Certificates of Analysis for every product it offers for sale and any shopper at Eden Organics can be assured we only carry quality CBD products

December 27, 2019

THE DEMOGRAPHICS OF CBD USE

2018 STUDY

In a study published in 2018 on the PMC US National Library of Medicine, National Institute of Health web page, the demographics of CBD use was examined. Part of the results of the study concluded: “CBD is well tolerated in humans and maintains a good safety profile. Neither abuse nor dependence has been demonstrated. In preclinical studies, CBD shows potential therapeutic efficacy against a diverse assortment of medical conditions. These include seizure disorders, psychotic symptoms, anxiety, depression, inflammation, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegeneration, symptoms of multiple sclerosis, and chronic pain, either used alone or when coadministered with THC.”

WHO USES CBD?

The demographics of the study are diverse. Out of the 2409 respondents, the majority were in the US and represented all 50 states, with a majority of the US respondents located in California. In addition, 23 countries were also represented. The sample was balanced on gender with 50.87% male and 47.40% female. The difference was those who didn’t answer that question. Most were either graduates of, or currently enrolled in, college or a postgraduate program (71.22%)

WHY THEY ARE USING CBD

The study reported:

“There were 1483 respondents who reported using CBD to treat at least one medical condition. A minimum of 3963 medical conditions were reported. This represents an average of more than two and a half (mean: 2.67) different medical conditions per respondent.

In order of frequency, the top three medical conditions reported were chronic pain, arthritis/joint pain, and anxiety.” We can ascertain from this report that the majority of people are using CBD to treat existing medical conditions, in fact, more than 60% (61.56%) used CBD for existing conditions versus for general health.

CAN CBD HELP YOU?

Chances are that if you are suffering from chronic pain, anxiety or depression, insomnia, or many of the other medical conditions reported by the study, you may find some relief by using CBD.

December 26, 2019

CBD MAY HELP WITH PSYCHOSIS

PATIENTS SHOWED REDUCTION IN SYMPTOMS

In a recent article written by Philip Mcguire, Professor of Psychiatry, King’s College London on the site, The Conversation, he stated that, “Psychiatric patients treated with a substance found in cannabis, cannabidiol, showed a significant reduction in psychotic symptoms and were also more likely to be rated as “improved” by their psychiatrist, our latest study shows.”

SYMPTOMS USUALLY BEGIN IN EARLY ADULTHOOD

These Psychotic disorders affect two to three per cent of the population. The symptoms can be lifelong with patients typically experiencing paranoia, hallucinations and a lack of motivation.

TRADITIONAL TREATMENTS HAVE SIGNIFICANT SIDE EFFECTS

Since the 1950s, the treatment for psychosis has been antipsychotic drugs. They are usually effective, but in about a third of patients, they don’t work at all. They also have significant side effects in most all patients who take them.

NEW TREATMENT WITH CBD

The study, published in the American Journal of Psychiatry, was the first placebo-controlled clinical trial of CBD in patients with psychosis. Eighty-eight patients with psychosis were given either CBD or a placebo for six weeks along with their existing anti-psychotic medication.

There was a reduction in symptoms in the patients treated with CBD and the rate of possible side effects in patients given CBD was no more than in patients who were given the placebo.

MORE STUDIES NEEDED

We need to have more studies to determine exactly how CBD helps those suffering with psychosis and to know the efficacy of this treatment. Yet, this study gives hope for the possibility of a CBD treatment without the harsh and significant side effects of current drugs used for treatment.

December 24, 2019

THE GIFT OF HEALTH

GIVE THE GIFT OF HEALTH

The theme of Eden Organics this Christmas season has been “Give the gift of health.” We feel that good health is vital to everyone’s happiness. Certainly, without good health, life can be very difficult and worrisome. Helping people with their health struggles is one of the major reasons Eden Organics was founded.

CBD CAN BE AN AID TO A HEALTHY LIFE.

I have read many studies indicating that CBD has a positive impact on a variety of health issues that people can suffer from. It is not the purpose of this blog post to detail all the many ways CBD can benefit our health and, eventually, our happiness. If we have someone in our lives who suffer from some of the many maladies that CBD can have a positive impact on, we could give them a gift of health by giving them the gift of CBD.

RELIEF COULD BE JUST AROUND THE CORNER

If someone in your life has difficulty sleeping, CBD may help. Muscular or joint aches and pains can bring a lot of misery. CBD has shown in studies to have a positive impact on aches and pains as well as inflammation. Anxiety can cause many difficulties in our life. There are a lot of studies indicating CBD can help with anxiety. If you have anyone in your life with these health issues, you could include CBD as one of your presents to them.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL

We at Eden Organics would like to wish everyone a MERRY CHRISTMAS. We hope it is a happy and healthy one.

December 23, 2019

QUALITY VERSUS PRICE

THREE ASPECTS OF A BUSINESS TRANSACTION

There are three aspects to a business transaction. One can only expect two of the three in any transaction. There may be times when we can get three, but those are rare occasions and are usually sales. Otherwise, a business cannot afford to offer all three and continue to stay in business. The three aspects are: Quality, Service, and Price.

QUALITY

Quality is, as one would expect, the best product available to the consumer. One does not settle for a Volkswagen if they are shopping for a Cadillac. This is not to say anything bad about Volkswagen, but it was not meant to compete with Cadillac. One does not go shopping for a snow blower and come home with a shovel thinking they have made quite a bargain.

SERVICE

Service is, again, self-explanatory in that we want what we want, when we want it. In addition, Service also means the company stands behind its products and will repair or replace according to their warranty terms. In the Quality, Service, Price aspects, Service is mostly getting the product you want in a timely manner.

PRICE

Everyone is looking for the best price they can find. However, a shopper cannot expect to find the best product on the market, ready for delivery, at the cheapest price. Given the Cadillac, Volkswagen example, a shopper would not expect to pay the same for a Cadillac as they would for a Volkswagen bug. Nor, would they expect to pay the same for the snowblower as they paid for the shovel.

CONCLUSION

A consumer can expect to find Quality with Service such as a product available on the shelf, or the product on the shelf at the best Price. We don’t expect to find the Quality product at the cheapest price sitting on the shelf. Quality will always be more expensive when all things are equal. But, the wise shopper recognizes this fact and really doesn’t expect any different.

December 20, 2019

CBD a powerful antibiotic

CANNABIDIOL (CBD) IS A POWERFUL NEW ANTIBIOTIC

An article published on Neuroscience News. Com reported that CBD is a powerful new antibiotic. I will use much of that article here. The research, led by Dr. Mark Blaskovich at the University of Queensland’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience’s Center for Superbug Solutions, in collaboration with Botanix Pharmaceuticals Ltd, found that CBD was remarkably effective at killing a wide range of Gram-positive bacteria, including bacteria that have become resistant to other antibiotics.

CBD HAS A SIMILAR POTENCY TO ESTABLISHED ANTIBIOTICS

The new research indicates that CBD is active against infections such as Staphyloccocus aureus and Streptococcus pneumoniae and that it has a potency similar to that of established antibiotics such as vancomycin or daptomycin.

CBD RETAINS ITS POTENCY, UNLIKE OTHER ANTIBIOTICS

CBD was found to be effective against Gram-positive bacteria, including bacteria that have become resistant to other antibiotics. In addition, CBD did not lose its effectiveness after extended treatment. The article states, the study found that, “…under extended exposure conditions that lead to resistance against vancomycin or daptomycin, Cannabidiol did not lose effectiveness. Cannabidiol was also effective at disrupting biofilms, a physical form of bacteria growth that leads to difficult-to-treat infections.”

CBD IS A PROMISING NEW ANTIBIOTIC

Dr. Mark Blaskovich stated, “Given cannabidiol’s (CBD) anti-inflammatory effects, existing safety data in humans, and potential for varied delivery routes, it is a promising new antibiotic worth further investigation.”

THE RESEARCH PAPER WAS PRESENTED IN JUNE

The paper on this research was presented in June at the annual conference of the American Society for Microbiology, ASM Microbe 2019, at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco. This is promising news and as further research in competed, we will be able to conclusively state that CBD will be used as a powerful antibiotic.

December 19, 2019

CBD USE AMONG ATHLETES

NEW RULES TO ALLOW ATHLETES TO USE CBD

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) decided to remove cannabidiol (CBD) from its 2018 list of banned substances. This decision came after long-running debates among the sports community about whether or not CBD should be listed with banned performance-enhancing drugs such as anabolic steroids.

GOVERNING BODIES ALLOW CBD USE

The governing bodies that oversee golf, tennis, ultimate fighting, and rugby are allowing their athletes to use CBD. The World Anti-Doping Agency oversees more than 600 sports organizations, including the International Olympic Committee and the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). We can assume many more sports will follow these other sports in allowing CBD use for their athletes.

TOP PROFESSIONAL LEAGUES ARE CHANGING AS WELL

Major League Baseball announced that natural cannabinoids would no longer be considered an abuse drug and would be viewed the same as alcohol. And the National Football League and its players union are reviewing alternative therapies, including CBD.

CBD REDUCES INFLAMMATION AND PAIN

All athletes, amateur or professional, have aches and pains as they train and play. Reducing inflammation and pain will certainly aid their performance. With little or no side effects, CBD can enhance the athletic experience by helping remove inflammation and pain.

December 18, 2019

CBD AIDS IN QUITTING SMOKING

CBD AND NICOTINE ADDICTION

A study at the Clinical Psychopharmacology Unit at the University College London, UK, set out to assess the impact of the ad-hoc use of cannabidiol (CBD) in smokers who wished to stop smoking. The research was a randomized double-blind placebo controlled study of 24 smokers who were randomly selected to either receive an inhaler of CBD, or an inhaler containing a placebo. For one week, they were instructed to use the inhaler when they felt the urge to smoke.

SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE TWO GROUPS

Over the week, the placebo group showed no difference in the number of cigarettes smoked. In contrast, those who used the CBD inhalers, significantly reduced the number of cigarettes smoked by 40% during the treatment. There was also some maintenance of this effect at follow up.

THE STUDY’S CONCLUSION

They suggest the preliminary data, combined with the strong preclinical rationale for use of this compound, suggest CBD to be a potential treatment for nicotine addiction. The role of the endocannabinoid system in nicotine addiction is being increasingly acknowledged.

This study offers some exciting new for those who would like to stop smoking. As we continue to study what CBD can do for the human body, we will find that we have been missing some excellent benefits. Helping people with addiction issues is just one of those amazing benefits.