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Frequently Asked Questions with Dr. Swathi - FAQ #9: Why Use Broad Spectrum Hemp Extract?
Broad spectrum hemp oil extracts make CBD more readily absorbed and bioavailable. Because of the way the various cannabinoids, terpenes, and essential oils are extracted from the plant interact wit...
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Frequently Asked Questions with Dr. Swathi - FAQ #7: What Are Cannabinoids?
Cannabis contains countless compounds, over 100 of which have been identified as cannabinoids. CBD and THC are considered the major cannabinoids found in cannabis, as they are usually available in...
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What's the Difference? | CBD Isolate, Broad-Spectrum, & Full-Spectrum
WRITTEN BY KAYLA SAXTON AND DR. SWATHI CBD is a big topic of discussion in the medical community. Because it is not part of the core curricula in healthcare practitioner education, many providers u...
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Frequently Asked Questions with Dr. Swathi - FAQ #6: What Is The Endocannabinoid System?
The endocannabinoid system (ECS) plays an important role in promoting the homeostasis, or balance, in the body, as it is linked with many organ systems and neurotransmitter systems. The ECS itself ...
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Frequently Asked Questions with Dr. Swathi - FAQ #5: Are Hemp and CBD Safe?
Both hemp and CBD have been used as part of health and wellness regimens for thousands of years and its safety has been validated by numerous scientific studies. Cannabinoid medicine is not a part...
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Frequently Asked Questions with Dr. Swathi - FAQ #4: What Is THC?
THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is a compound derived predominantly from the marijuana plant, known for its high concentrations of THC; this is the infamous compound associated with the euphoric fee...
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Certificate of Analysis | What Is It and Why It Matters
WRITTEN BY DR. SWATHI “How do we know which CBD brands we can trust?” As an Integrative Health Pharmacist, this is without a doubt one of the most popular questions I receive from practitioners and...
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Frequently Asked Questions with Dr. Swathi - FAQ #2: What is Hemp?
Cannabis is a genus of flowering plants. Through the extensive hybridization in the past decade, the lines between cannabis sativa and cannabis indica have been blurred. That being said, hemp is a ...
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