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February 6, 2020

WHERE TO BUY YOUR CBD

Once you have decided to try CBD, you are faced with a decision as to where to buy the product. There are many outlets that sell CBD, including gas stations, individuals, online, or a health food store. The fact there are so many places to buy CBD, can make finding the right place rather difficult.

LOOK FOR THE SPECIALISTS

One idea is to stick to the places that specialize in CBD. In this way you can ensure you are getting the correct information about the product and how to use it. The places that specialize in CBD can direct you to the product that will best suit your specific situation and can advise you on what to expect from the product. They can answer questions such as, should you use a topical or a product that is systemic? Or, which would better suit your particular condition or ailment?

WATCH OUT FOR PRODUCTS THAT ARE NOT WHAT THEY SAY THEY ARE.

A friend of mine called me and asked if I had a topical product. I answered that I did but quizzed him about what he was trying to accomplish. After talking with him for a few minutes, I determined a tincture would be the better product for him. He explained he had already tried a tincture and that it had not worked for him. As we talked further, I discovered he had purchased a product that had little CBD in it. In fact, it was mostly hemp oil, which is good for the skin, but will not work the same as CBD oil. He had purchased the product from a door to door salesman who really didn’t know what he was selling. Such is the case often when CBD is purchased from places or individuals who really don’t know enough about the product to be helpful.

BUYER BEWARE

The previous story illustrates why it is so important to visit with the specialist who can help you find the right product and to insure you are getting what you are paying for. As we have stated before in this blog, always ask to see the Certificate of Analysis (COA) which will list all the elements in the product and will have the exact amount of CBD that the product contains. The specialists will always have COA’s for each product they offer. In addition, they will be knowledgeable about their products and can help you find the best one to suit you and all your needs.

February 5, 2020

CAN CBD REDUCE CHOLESTEROL?

We hear so many claims of what CBD can do that we often have to stop, take a breath and rely on actual research to determine the efficacy of CBD and the claims surrounding it.

As to whether or not it reduces cholesterol, there is no definitive evidence to indicate that it does. However, having said that, I do have to mention that CBD does aid in promoting a healthy heart.

CBD AND HEART HEALTH

According to an article on the web page Healthline, “CBD’s anti-inflammatory and antioxidative properties may be able to reduce risk factors that can lead to heart disease, like high blood pressure. It may also be able to reduce the risk of related conditions, like stroke. In a 2017 study, healthy human volunteers were subjected to stress and then given a dose of CBD. The CBD lowered their blood pressure, as compared to volunteers given a placebo. However, non-stressed individuals saw no such improvement.”

Heart disease increases the risk of stroke. A hemorrhagic stroke is when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. An ischemic stroke happens when a blood clot blocks blood flow to the brain.

A 2010 review found that CBD may help protect stroke patients from brain damage and even aid recovery by boosting brain function.

It is important to note that the findings of studies on stroke recovery were on animals and that we need more research on the effect of CBD on human stroke patients.

A 2016 study showed that CBD may reduce autoimmune myocarditis. CBD’s anti-inflammatory properties are important for a healthy heart. Myocarditis is inflammation in the heart which creates a condition where the heart can not pump properly. Since CBD in effective in reducing inflammation, it can help with myocarditis.

The study also found that CBD reduces oxidative stress, which is a condition related to inflammation.

CBD CAN HELP WITH KEEPING YOUR HEART HEALTHY

CBD can help us keep a healthy heart; however, it is no substitute for a healthy lifestyle, which includes a balanced, healthy diet, exercise, a good night’s sleep, and a reduction of stress. CBD can help with some of these but is not a panacea.

February 3, 2020

CBD AND LUPUS

Recently we had a customer come into the store and ask about CBD and its effect on Lupus. Since CBD is effective in helping to reduce inflammation and aiding in pain reduction, we suggested the customer try it. Subsequently to that occasion, I have been researching the efficacy of CBD on Lupus symptoms. Here is what I have found so far.

NOT A LOT OF RESEARCH SPECIFIC TO LUPUS

From a web site entitled ‘Lupus Corner’, we have, “Studies on cannabis have found potential for using CBD oil as a way to reduce lupus symptoms. Many of these studies are conducted with small numbers of participants or rely on anecdotal reports. However, the research is beginning to paint a compelling picture regarding the efficacy of CBD.

A 2010 review published by the HHS government agency details the effects that cannabinoids have on the body. CBD goes directly to the immune cells and cause weak or damaged cells to die off. They also suppress T-cell responses, a major source of inflammation. This weakens the immune response, protecting cells from being attacked by the overactive immune systems of people with lupus. A 2015 report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association that looks specifically at multiple sclerosis implies that CBD may also directly protect nerve cells from autoimmune damage.” Later in that article they stated, “There are many clinical trials in the works on how CBD oil might help with inflammation. For now, though, we have a plant extract with a high potential to help and a low potential for habit formation and side effects. As interest and funding increases for using CBD oil to treat autoimmune disease, this evidence will come.”

ANOTHER TESTIMONY

Janeen Qadri Board Member – Lupus Alliance of Upstate New York, has a degree in health sciences that she uses on a daily basis. She stated, “I thoroughly research it, speak to professionals in the field, and use CBD and cannabis myself. Cannabis education is one of my passions!” She continues, “Cannabidiol (CBD) is a natural game-changer for anyone suffering from chronic inflammation, chronic pain, autoimmune conditions, and even cancer. Lupus sufferers find cannabis and CBD to work a million times better than any other medication and there are no side effects that will hurt us.”

CONCLUSION

Well, actually, we don’t really have a conclusion on the efficacy of CBD on lupus. Without the actual research to give us a definitive answer, we are left to anecdotal evidence and some studies that can report on the ability of CBD to reduce inflammation and aid in pain reduction. We can extrapolate the evidence from those studies that CBD will have a positive effect on the symptoms of lupus. We can find a plethora of anecdotal evidence indicating that CBD has a positive effect on the symptoms of lupus, however, the best course to take if you have lupus is to talk with your doctor about taking CBD. If the two of you are comfortable with trying it, then give it a try and see how it works for you. Since there are no serious side effects from using CBD, it will be worth trying.

January 31, 2020

FEAR AND PREJUDICE IN MAKING LAWS

When we look at the laws pertaining to hemp and CBD in Idaho, we discover fear and prejudice. When a reasonable person examines any aspect of hemp production and the use of CBD, they find nothing but beneficial facts and information. And yet fear raises its ugly head and we have antiquated laws and law makers.

FEAR OF MARIJUANA SPLASHES OVER TO HEMP AND CBD

So often I hear that if we allow hemp production in Idaho, marijuana will slip in and before we know it, the entire state will be growing marijuana. Such foolishness has no place in law making. The most cursory investigation will uncover the truth. There have been several news stories that contain information contradicting the notion that producers will grow marijuana with hemp. In states where marijuana is grown legally, the growers are up in arms when a hemp producer grows their product too close to the marijuana producer. The reason? Hemp cross pollinates with the marijuana plant and renders it impotent, making the crop useless. That being the case, anyone who tried to grow marijuana amongst their hemp would be wasting their time and effort.

LAW ENFORCEMENT AND HEMP

We also hear that law enforcement will be perplexed when encountering hemp as they try to determine of the product is hemp or marijuana. The 4-AP test can indicate whether the substance in question has more CBD than THC. If the liquid in the test turns blue, the substance is likely marijuana. If it turns pink, it indicates the CBD is greater than the THC. That seems fairly straight forward and not real difficult to differentiate the two compounds. It is too bad that the State of Idaho isn’t aware of that test. Here is a link to a video explaining the test. youtube.com/watch?v=4PL_6bfaBlQ&feature=youtu.be.

CBD AND HEMP BRING EXTENSIVE BENEFITS

As we have written before, CBD has so many benefits to people’s health that it is silly to have the extent of limits on it. That goes double for hemp. We have listed the many benefits of hemp in previous posts, paper production, clothing, fuel, medicine, wood products, plastic, to name a few. Added to the list is the fact that one acre of hemp produces the same amount of paper as four acres of trees and only takes six months to regenerate as opposed to thirty years minimum for trees. Hemp uses significantly less water than cotton and has a smaller carbon footprint. Hemp would reduce the use of single use plastic and save a great deal of the plastic pollution.

WHAT INFORMATION ARE THE LAW MAKERS LOOKING AT?

All this makes one wonder what information our lawmakers are looking at. It certainly isn’t the facts or any scientific research. How sad for Idaho that we are led by fear and prejudice and not by enlightened open thinking.

January 30, 2020

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO TAKE CBD?

This is a question we often get asked at the store. There are many answers since there are many ways in which CBD benefits the body. How best to use CBD depends on the ailment or condition that has brought you to CBD. However, let us assume you are wanting to take CBD systemically, in other words, internally for your entire body.

HELP WITH INSOMNIA, ANXIETY OR ACHES AND PAINS.

If these are the conditions you are wanting help with, then you will likely want to take the CBD internally. How then, is that best accomplished? The answers are varied and are dependent on what works best for you. Let’s examine our options.

EDIBLES SUCH AS GUMMIES, HONEY STICKS, OR PILLS

We need to be aware of bioavailability of CBD. When consumed into the stomach, it can lose some of its potency because of the first pass metabolism incurred in the stomach. One of the best ways to increase the bioavailability of CBD is to take it with fatty acids (long and medium chain triglycerides); when consumed with fatty acids, the CBD oil is able to bypass some of the first pass metabolism, thus preventing major structural alteration. This way, you can retain almost all of the potency of the CBD you are consuming orally. This fatty acid can be in the form of vegetable oil, fish oil or the like and generally all meats, especially red meat.

TINCTURES WORK BEST ESPECIALLY AFTER A MEAL

Another effective way to increase bioavailability is to allow CBD oil to first be absorbed sublingually under the tongue. CBD oil products like pure CBD oils, tinctures, and liquids can be held under the tongue to allow the CBD to be absorbed through the mucous membranes. This allows the CBD to bypass the digestive system altogether in its journey to your bloodstream. Once the CBD oil is swallowed, some of the absorption process will still take place along the digestive tract.

A study investigating the bioavailability of a cannabinoid product that was absorbed sublingually and then in the digestive tract after being swallowed found that bioavailability of the cannabinoids was four times higher when taken after a meal. The study did find that taking the product with food delayed peak cannabinoid concentration in the blood by a couple hours.

CONCLUSION

What this all means is taking CBD with, or just after a meal, will help the CBD get into your system better so that you can get the full impact of the product. Take CBD at least within thirty minutes after eating. For additional information about using CBD, please contact Eden Organics at 208 970 9171 or stop by the store, 1619 Curlew, Ammon. You can also find information on our web page at edenorganicsidaho.com

January 24, 2020

CBD AND NEONATAL ARTERIAL ISCHEMIC STROKE

As most of you know, Arterial Ischemic Stroke occurs when blood flow in an artery to the brain is blocked due to narrowness of the artery or the formation of a blood clot. A particular unfortunate condition known as Neonatal Arterial Ischemic Stroke (NAIS), specific to infants, can lead to lifelong disabilities and or brain injury.

LITTLE IS KNOW ABOUT NEONATAL ARTERIAL ISCHEMIC STROKE

Unfortunately, little is known about this condition and, currently, there is no effective treatment. As one would imagine, this is a devastating condition for a small infant and its family, especially since there is little that can be done to treat the condition or mitigate its effects.

A STUDY INDICATES CBD CAN REDUCE THE EFFECTS OF NAIS

This study, performed on rats, indicated that CBD can reduce brain damage and improve recovery. Researchers found by analyzing the effects to the brain via MRI, behavioral tests, and other system studies, that administering CBD after induced artery blockage led to “long term functional recovery.” CBD reduced the loss of neuronal structure and function, the abnormal increase of astrocytes (a certain type of cell in the brain), cell death and damage, and inflammation of the nervous tissue.

CONTINUED STUDIES NEEDED

With more clinical studies this treatment could become a reality for human newborns. As time goes on, we will see more studies that will indicate the use of CBD in treating NAIS and strokes involving adults. This is just one more reason to encourage further research in the use of CBD to treat a variety of illnesses and conditions.

January 23, 2020

CBD AND EXERCISE

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CBD has many benefits to those who exercise. Because it helps reduce inflammation and is useful in pain management, it can aid in recovery after a strenuous work out.

Dr. Murdoc Khaleghi, an emergency medicine physician stated, “Athletes are limited by the extent to which they can train and how much time their muscles need to recover. CBD, through its ability to decrease pain and inflammation, it helps accelerate recovery.”

CBD CAN REPLACE NONSTEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUGS (NSAID)

As many athletes know, the use of NSAIDs can lead to unwanted side effects, especially stomach problems. CBD use does not have those side effects and can be used safely over an extended length of time. After a heavy work out or exercise regimen, one often needs to take something to relive the pain and inflammation.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS TO USING CBD BEFORE AND AFTER A WORKOUT.

CBD can help in getting a good night’s sleep and that can be crucial for recovery after a strenuous work out. Without a rested night’s sleep, the muscles have difficulty recovering, making the next workout troublesome. Studies have shown CBD to be extremely helpful in fighting insomnia.

CBD SHOULD BE CONSIDERED BY ANYONE WHO IS SERIOUS ABOUT WORKING OUT.

Anyone who is a serious athlete or one who works out on a regular basis should consider having and using CBD to help them achieve more and reach new goals.

January 22, 2020

HEMP IS AN ANSWER TO PLASTIC POLLUTION

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Plastic was hailed in 1907 as the solution of a wide range of problems. Today, we now see plastic as creating a wide range of environmental problems. Obviously, we can’t do away with plastic. That would create more problems than it would solve. There is no doubt we need the many benefits of plastic in our modern life. So, what is the answer. Hemp is the answer.

HEMP PLASTIC IS BIODEGRADABLE.

The cellulose fibers in hemp is used to produce several varieties of biodegradable plastic. These plastics can be used in a variety of applications. Henry Ford used hemp plastic panels in his Model T Ford. This plastic was extremely hard and durable. Having biodegradable plastic would solve most of the environmental problems associated with our current Petro-chemical based synthetic plastic.

HEMP IS A SUSTAINABLE PRODUCT.

Unlike Petro-chemical based synthetic plastic which relies on vast stores of oil, hemp can be regrown for an unlimited amount of times. Hemp is a natural source of non-toxic biodegradable plastic that actually helps to keep the soil fertile. It needs less water than cotton and one acre of hemp can produce the same amount of paper as four acres of trees. Hemp averages two crops per year and trees take thirty to fifty years to regrow.

HEMP HAS MANY MORE USES

As we have mentioned in previous posts, hemp can be used for a variety of products such as bio-fuel, medicine, clothes, wood products, paper, ropes, sails, etc. The medicinal side of hemp, CBD, has been outlined here in this blog on many occasions, extolling the growing number of benefits of CBD. So then, why would it have been illegal for so many years?

HEMP AND ITS COUSIN, MARIJUANA

The reason for the ban on hemp has been the association of its cousin, marijuana. They are both from the cannabis family and because of that association, hemp was banned as a possible psychoactive drug. Once it was determined that a person cannot get high or intoxicated from using hemp or CBD, and the benefits of hemp were made clear to those in power, hemp was declassified as a schedule one drug and the 2018 Farm Bill made it legal to grow in the United States.

PLASTIC IS ONE MORE REASON TO ENCOURAGE THE USE OF HEMP

In conclusion, we should be encouraging our legislators in Idaho to legalize hemp production as it is in forty-eight other states, to help in the mainstreaming of its use in all products, including plastics. We can do something to help the environment by encouraging the use of hemp in plastic’s production. It will require a great deal of effort to combat the large and powerful oil and gas lobby in Washington.

January 20, 2020

IS CBD FOR YOU?

As CBD seems to be all over social media and national television shows, you may be wondering if CBD is for you. Will it help you with your ailment or condition? You may be curious about how it works, or if it works. You are not alone.

14% OF PEOPLE NATIONWIDE HAVE USED OR ARE USING CBD

That percentage is roughly 51 million people who are using or have used CBD. As more and more research projects are in the works, we are finding more ways in which CBD can help us. Yet, it has not hit mainstream America and has to contend with some of the negative press of its cousin, marijuana.

CBD IS LEGAL AND SAFE

The research on CBD has proven it safe for human use. And, it is legal in 48 states as of this writing. However, there are some cautions that can be given in purchasing CBD. First and foremost, is the Certificate of Analysis (COA) that must accompany any CBD product. The COA will give you the amount of CBD in the product, the other ingredients and also what is not in the product such as heavy metals, pesticides, and THC. THC, Tetrahydrocannabinol, is the ingredient in marijuana that makes you high and will show up on a drug test. Though there is not enough THC in any CBD product to make you high, always insure there is a COA for the product you intend to purchase in the event you will need to pass a drug test.

FIND THE RESEARCH

If you have a particular ailment or condition, you can find a great deal of research on it on the internet. Be sure you are looking at research on a legitimate web site that has the actual research report and not just someone who is paraphrasing. You can find many of the research papers on our site. For pain reduction, insomnia and anxiety control, there is a prodigious amount of research indicating that CBD can help with those conditions.

IF YOU WANT TO TRY CBD, TALK TO THE SPECIALISTS

Talk to someone who specializes in CBD to find out if it is something you would like to try. They can help you in your decision and help you find the correct product for you.

January 16, 2020

VETERINARIAN SEEKS AUTHORITY TO DISCUSS CBD WITH PET OWNERS

Veterinarians are not allowed to initiate the discussion of CBD with pet owners due to a provision in the law that prohibits them prescribing or initiating a conversation on a product that is not FDA approved. As a result, they cannot recommend CBD as a treatment.

MICHIGAN VETERINARIANS SEEK TO HAVE THE LAW CHANGED

Dr. Kellie Holmstrom, a Marquette veterinarian helped inspire the legislation. She explained that questions about CBD are asked on a daily occurrence but not being allowed to initiate the conversation about CBD limited her ability to offer informed medical advice to the pet owner.

IDAHO HAS THE SAME LAWS

Because Idaho has the same laws, veterinarians here are faced with the same predicament as those in Michigan. Regardless of the absence of the FDA approval, certainly a veterinarian should be allowed to discuss the use of CBD with a pet owner. This can certainly happen without the veterinarian writing a prescription, but merely stating the facts surrounding the use of CBD for pets.

AMPLE RESEARCH TO INDICATE THE USE OF CBD FOR PETS

There is enough evidence surrounding the use of CBD for pets to allow veterinarians to initiate the discussion of how it may help with a particular condition. The studies that have been conducted have shown promising results, especially for pain relief in dogs. Veterinarians need to have the freedom to offer CBD as an alternate treatment for pain in dogs. As mounting evidence continues, we will see that CBD will also be a help for cat owners as well.