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Sep 29, 2021
Hemp Cookies
Sure, hemp has massive potential for all types of uses in all kinds of industries. And sure, hemp production could help solve sustainability issues in textiles and provide better alternatives to certain metals. But its hard to overlook the simple fact that hemp hearts (or seeds) are just plain delicious. Packed with clean nutrients like protein and fiber, all in a low-calorie package, hemp seeds are an ideal snack.
Sep 17, 2021
Hemp Protein vs. Whey Protein
Our bodies need protein to help repair cells and make new ones. There are over 10,000 different kinds of the nutrient, and it’s found in every single cell in the human body. Aside from basic biological needs, athletes require higher doses of protein to help supplement the increased strain on their muscles. From resistance training to running to yoga, protein supplementation, especially if you have a hard time ingesting enough from your normal diet, is often a good idea.
Aug 31, 2021
Hemp Against Climate Change
A new report is showing that hemp cultivation can be a strong factor in the fight against climate change.
Aug 24, 2021
An Overview of Hemp's Impressive Case for a Cotton Alternative
Often thought of as purely medicinal, hemp in fact has been used in a practical sense for a very long time. Remnants of hemp cloth dating back to 8000 B.C. has been found in modern day Iran (1). What about this plant caught the attention of even pre-modern humans?
Aug 17, 2021
Why are plants green?
Have you ever wondered what makes a plant like hemp green? High school biology classes will glance over this briefly, but let’s take a closer look.
Jun 16, 2021
Consuming CBD: The Four Ways to get CBD into your Bod
CBD, like many beneficial compounds, can be consumed in a number of ways. To decide which method makes the most sense for your needs, let's take a look at the four main ways that CBD is commonly consumed.
May 5, 2021
A Look Back In History: Ford’s Hemp Car
In 1941, in the midst of the second World War, Ford Motor Company founder Henry Ford unveiled an incredible marvel of engineering. It was a car, in the same general automotive style of the time, save one outlandish feature: it was made entirely of hemp. Not only that, it could run on hemp fuel and vegetable oil. Even in the early half of the 20th century, industry was aware of hemp’s potential.
Apr 28, 2021
Actual Pain Relief vs. Pain Relief Effectiveness?
Promising new research findings from Syracuse University has shed some light on CBD’s pain relieving effects. Many claim CBD to be a miracle compound, and anecdotal that holds up. However up until very recently solid published studies have been tough to find and verify, a result of outdated federal restrictions and taboo in the scientific community.
Apr 22, 2021
Hemp for animal feed (environmental benefits + health benefits)
Hemp, the non-psychoactive cousin of cannabis, has been known throughout history to have a multitude of medicinal and practical uses. From textile alternatives to anti-inflammatory compounds, the plant deserves the reverence it often receives. Though still suppressed by aging legislation, and a misunderstanding regarding its effect on the body, plenty of industries are continually looking to hemp as an effective substitute for the materials that currently go into modern products. Now farmers, specifically in the poultry and dairy industry, are investigating its uses as animal feed.
Apr 14, 2021
Think Big: Recovery
Over the past 10 years, there has been a massive shift in focus from training to recovery. Athletes around the world have begun investing equal amounts into their recovery (Lebron James reportetly spends $1.5mm a year on recovery) as they do on their training.
Apr 8, 2021
An In-Depth Talk on the Health Benefits of CBD
Dr. Michelle Bean, DC recently gave an in-depth educational presentation on the endocannabinoid system in the body and the impact of CBD, or hemp extract, on the body. Her talk explains how emerging research is now reintroducing the ancient plant, hemp, highlighting the various implications of its diverse constituents. Many people believe that hemp, in every form, can save the world through its thousands of potential applications! Listen to her educational talk to learn more about the potential health benefits of CBD/hemp extract.
Apr 6, 2021
Product Spotlight: O2 Living Relief Cream
Product Spotlight: O2 Living Relief Cream 1000mg CBD w/ Emu Oil. Learn more about one of our best selling product to date!