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What's the Difference? | CBD vs. THC – Part I
WRITTEN BY JESSIE PHIPPS AND DR. SWATHI Both cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are known as phytocannabinoids, or cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant. They are two of the most a...
Read moreThe Father of Cannabis: Dr. Raphael Mechoulam
WRITTEN BY MELANIE FLORES AND DR. SWATHI Who is Dr. Raphael Mechoulam? He is an Israeli scientist and a professor of medicinal chemistry at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. In the 1960s, Dr. Mec...
Read more2018 Farm Bill | What Is It and Why It Matters
Why is the 2018 Farm Bill important? Find out...
Read moreThe Endocannabinoid System 101
WRITTEN BY TRANG TRAN AND DR. SWATHI The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is involved in various processes including learning and memory, pain, inflammation, appetite regulation, digestion, energy bala...
Read moreCan CBD Cause Me To Fail My Drug Test?
WRITTEN BY MELANIE FLORES AND DR. SWATHI Short answer: Maybe–it depends. Cannabidiol (CBD) tinctures have been studied in sleep, stress, mood, and focus. As utilizing these tinctures can provide wo...
Read moreHow CBD Can Help You Achieve Your New Years Resolutions
WRITTEN BY MELANIE FLORES AND DR. SWATHI Setting a New Years Resolution can help one incorporate a routine into their daily lives that promotes their greater well-being. Year after year one of the ...
Read morePrecisione | The Healthcast: Understanding Cannabinoids with Dr. Swathi Varanasi
Our very own Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Swathi, was recently interviewed on the podcast, Precisione: The Healthcast, with leading integrative gastroenterologist, Dr. Marvin Singh. They have a c...
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