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CBD, or Cannabidiol, is a popular herbal compound found in the sticky flowers of Cannabis and Hemp. These flowers have a long history of medicinal use across Europe and Asia, and were widely available for treatment of aches, pains, and illness before modern medicine. Countless studies have confirmed our ancestors were onto something: it is safe, non-addictive, and unusually effective. But is CBD just a trend? Figure 2: Search Interest in “CBD” for the United States over 2022, with 100 representing peak interest and 50 representing a 50% reduction in search interest. Source: Google Trends Look at the figure above....

The endocannabinoid system (ECBS) is a group of endocannabinoids and receptors that the human body uses to communicate between cells, and regulate the activities of almost every organ, including the immune, gastrointestinal, nervous, endocrine, and reproductive systems. Endocannabinoids are molecules made by your body. They’re similar to cannabinoids, but they’re produced by your body. Cool, right? Your body makes these cannabinoids to communicate with cells throughout the body, regardless of how much (or little) you supplement with cannabinoids like THC and CBD. The ECBS is complicated and still not fully understood, but research has shown it modulates almost all parts...

For those that live an active lifestyle, play sports, or live a life in the gym, we know what soreness feels like. In many ways, it can feel good – like a badge of honor for how hard you pushed yourself physically. Or maybe the horrible kind of soreness from acute or overuse injuries, which can take us out from doing the things we love.  Recovery is probably the most crucial but often neglected piece of the equation. How do you gain muscle? Work out harder? Drink more protein? These things can indirectly help, but when you lift weights or...

Sleep, and especially good sleep, is one of the most important components of a healthy lifestyle. Think about how poor sleep impacts you. How many mistakes do you make? How much energy do you have? It is likely the last time you got sick, it was right after a bad night’s sleep. So not only is it important to get enough sleep, but it’s also important to get QUALITY sleep.