What to Know About CBD Oil and the Ketogenic Diet
The keto diet may seem like another fleeting health trend, but its benefits often exceed what many have expected it to be. As it turns out, CBD oil occupies a similar position in the wellness world. Even if current research has not produced irrefutable evidence, we are learning more about the cannabinoid every day and every new study points in an increasingly positive direction. Since CBD oil and the keto diet have similar reputations, it is particularly interesting to think about how CBD oil performs along with a ketogenic diet. It seems as if both can work in different but...
Facts about CBD you probably didn’t know
CBD is attracting a lot of attention right now. However, there are still quite a few misconceptions surrounding this remarkable cannabinoid, how it affects the body, what potential uses it has, and also what is its legality. Here are facts about CBD that you need to know. CBD DOES NOT EXCEED Because of its intimate relationship with the cannabis plant, one might assume that CBD was intoxicating or "high". However, this is not the truth. Although the cannabinoid can maintain subtle effects on mood and state of mind - in a manner similar to, say, dark chocolate - it does...
The 6 main cannabinoids of the cannabis plant
Cannabinoids are the essential compounds that give cannabis its valuable recreational qualities and medicinal properties. But what are the most common cannabinoids in cannabis and how can they affect our bodies? WHAT ARE CANNABINOIDS? The term "cannabinoids" refers to a group of more than 100 different chemical compounds that interact with cannabinoid receptors. They give cannabis its own medicinal and recreational properties. When we ingest cannabis, whether by smoking, vaporizing or consuming it, the cannabinoids in the plant activate specific receptors (called CB1 and CB2) in our brain and body. These receptors are part of our endocannabinoid system (or ECS),...
Why does cannabis affect its users differently?
Imagine this scenario: You are smoking with four friends by the campfire on the beach. The big joint is rolled up and lit. You take two large puffs and pass them on to the next person in the group. Then the spliff finally makes its rounds and everyone is quite intoxicated at that moment. But you realise that while you're doing well, the rest of your crew is looking into space, laughing or going crazy. You then ask yourself: "Do I smoke too much? Or are the others simply unable to cope with their state of euphoria? Obviously it's not...
What is the difference between male and female cannabis?
If you are not too familiar with cannabis culture, you may think that all plants grow the same. In a way, this is true, because they all belong to the same species. But once biological sex comes into play, things get complicated. So let's take a closer look at the differences between male and female cannabis plants. Both may look similar at the beginning of the growth process, but you will see some differences as they continue to grow upwards. It is important that you notice these differences between male and female plants from the beginning, as growing male and...