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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.

January 15, 2020

JANUARY SNOW SHOVELING BLUES

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January in Idaho means we will be shoveling snow. In fact, it seems as if we are shoveling snow everyday during January. And when you add in the Idaho wind, you end up shoveling a lot of snow, over and over again as it blows back to the area you just shoveled.

SNOW AND PAIN

All this shoveling can add up to a lot of back, shoulder, hip and neck pain. CBD can help with inflammation and muscle and joint pain. Several studies have indicated that taking CBD can be an effective method of reducing pain. You can see some of the research on our Research page.

HEART ATTACK THREAT WHEN SHOVELING SNOW

Because we are usually moving snow in the early morning hours and because of the stress of shoveling snow, the threat of a heart attack is increased. According to an article on WebMD, the most common time of day for heart attacks is the morning and new research suggests that morning heart attacks are also the most serious. Although CBD can’t prevent a heart attack, it has shown some promise in cardiovascular health and can help promote a healthy heart. We need to be careful when out in the early morning shoveling snow and to pay close attention to any symptoms of a heart attack.

JANUARY DEPRESSION

We are all aware of S.A.D. (Seasonal Affective Disorder). This disorder has the same symptoms of depression and usually occurs during winter when we get reduced sunlight. Because it has the same symptoms of depression, CBD may be able to help alleviate those symptoms. CBD does help with anxiety and depression and may be a way to manage Seasonal Affective Disorder.

CBD CAN HELP US GET THROUGH JANUARY

CBD can be a way we can alleviate some of the negative aspects associated with January and the winter aches and pains and the blues.

January 13, 2020

AFRAID OF PUBLIC SPEAKING?

The fear of public speaking is extremely common among people of all ages. It even has a name, Glossophobia. Many people, when surveyed, have indicated they are more afraid of speaking in front of an audience than they are of death.

CBD CAN HELP WITH FEAR AND ANXIETY

In a recent double-blind study, 60 men and women, ages 18 to 35 were divided into five groups that either received CBD, a placebo, or Clonazepam (a medicine used to treat panic disorders)

After each participant gave a speech, they filled out a questionnaire on anxiety level and had their blood pressure and heart rate measured.

THE RESULTS

Clonazepam was effective, as it consistently reduced anxiety in a more sedative way. However, CBD was also effective and didn’t have the potential for the side effects of Clonazepam which are: muscle weakness, drowsiness, indigestion, loss of muscle coordination, slurred speech.) There are others, but I think you get the picture. CBD has none of these side effects. The placebo group wasn’t as successful as the Clonazepam and CBD.

CONCLUSION

CBD can be used to reduce anxiety and fear of public speaking without the serious side effects of Clonazepam. In addition, CBD can be effective in a variety of other ways and can help reduce several other conditions and ailments.

January 10, 2020

CBD AND PARKINSON’S DISEASE AND DEMENTIA

In an article posted on the web page, Dementia Care Central, they stated:

“Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disorder that affects one’s nervous stem, with the average age on onset at 60 years old. Simply stated, brain cells that produce the neurotransmitter, dopamine, which are responsible for transmitting messages to the body in relation to movement, become damaged and die. This results in a variety of movement issues, which may include tremors, lack of facial expression, difficulty balancing, and stiffness of muscles. In addition, PD may develop into Parkinson’s disease dementia (PDD), which impacts one’s cognitive functioning, such as the ability to remember things, make good decisions, and pay attention.”

CBD CAN HELP WITH THE SYMPTOMS OF PARKINSON’S

The article went on to mention how studies have shown that CBD may offer much needed relief from the debilitating symptoms of Parkinson’s.

Parkinson’s affects the brain’s ability to produce dopamine. Researchers Alyssa S. Laun and Zhao-Hui Son from the University of Kentucky found that CBD acts as an “inverse agonist” on CPR6 receptors. This indicates that CBD responds within the receptors to provide therapeutic effects against the symptoms of Parkinson’s. This important discovery is chronicled here.

CBD, PARKINSON’S AND DEMENTIA

The article went on to talk about how CBD can help with Parkinson’s Disease Dementia. In addition, CBD can help with many of the other symptoms of Parkinson’s. As we have mentioned in previous posts, there is continuing studies on CBD use for Dementia and relief of its symptoms.

RESEARCH CONTINUES ON THE MANY FACETS OF CBD’S BENEFITS

As the research continues, we are seeing more and more how important CBD is and is going to be in a wide variety of diseases, conditions and ailments.

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 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 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 11, 2019

VANDALIZED CBD STORE

MORE CONFUSION OVER CBD

A CBD STORE IN ENGLAND IS VANDALIZED

Vandals, mistaking a CBD store for a store that sells drugs, broke windows and put super glue in the front door lock. One must assume that the vandals thought CBD was marijuana as they spray painted the words, ‘Stop Drugs’ on the front window of the shop.

CONFUSION OVER CBD CONTINUES.

I have had people ask me why I am selling CBD. The simple answer is because it helps people. It can help reduce muscle and joint pain; it can help reduce anxiety and depression; and it can help people sleep that have difficulty sleeping, as well as many other ailments. The implication in the question is that it is considered an illegal drug, or an illicit drug. It is neither.

CBD IS LEGAL IN IDAHO

CBD is legal in Idaho as long as it has 0% THC, the ingredient in marijuana that makes you high. Even a small percentage of THC will render the CBD illegal. This is why it is extremely important to know what is in the product before you buy it. If you have to have a drug test for work, any THC will show up and cause problems for you.

ENSURE THE CBD PRODUCT YOU PURCHASE HAS A COA

A COA is a Certificate Of Analysis, which should be from an independent, third party laboratory to ensure authenticity. Any legitimate company will have a COA for every product they offer for sale. All you will need to do is ask for one. If they can’t produce one, don’t buy the product. In addition to knowing what is in the product, it is as important to know what isn’t in the product, such as heavy metals or pesticides. Eden Organics has a COA for every product we sell. You can buy with confidence at Eden Organics.