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Frequently Asked Questions with Dr. Swathi - FAQ #5: Are Hemp and CBD Safe?

Frequently Asked Questions with Dr. Swathi - FAQ #5: Are Hemp and CBD Safe?

Frequently Asked Questions with Dr. Swathi - FAQ #5: Are Hemp and CBD Safe?
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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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Certificate of Analysis | What Is It and Why It Matters
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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 #3: What is The Difference Between Hemp and Marijuana?
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Frequently Asked Questions with Dr. Swathi - FAQ #3: What is The Difference Between Hemp and Marijuana?

While hemp and marijuana are both varieties of the cannabis plant, there are two key differentiators. In terms of their chemical makeup, marijuana often has high concentrations of THC, which is the...

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Frequently Asked Questions with Dr. Swathi - FAQ #2: What is Hemp?
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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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Frequently Asked Questions with Dr. Swathi - FAQ #1: What is CBD?
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Frequently Asked Questions with Dr. Swathi - FAQ #1: What is CBD?

CBD or cannabidiol is one of over 100 compounds found in the cannabis plant. It is found in both hemp and marijuana plants, but it is found at much higher concentrations in the hemp plant. CBD is a...

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Savor the Flavor: Marijuana & Mindful Attention - Element Apothec
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Savor the Flavor: Marijuana & Mindful Attention

WRITTEN BY DR. SWATHI Let’s be real. When was the last time we really savored the moment? Apart from the definition of savoring we are familiar with synonymous with enjoyment, my all-encompassin...

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When It Matters: Significant Interactions with Cannabis - Element Apothec
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When It Matters | Significant Interactions with Cannabis

WRITTEN BY DR. SWATHI “Does cannabis interact with any of my medications?” This elusive question is much more complicated to answer with the limited clinical studies, analyses and anecdotal evidenc...

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CBD & Exercise | Part II - Element Apothec
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CBD & Exercise | Part II

WRITTEN BY DR. SWATHI As the second part of this two-part series delving into the relationship between cannabidiol (CBD) and exercise, let us continue the conversation with discussion of its impact...

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CBD & Exercise | Part I - Element Apothec
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CBD & Exercise | Part I

WRITTEN BY DR. SWATHI Quarantine has really opened our eyes to what is most important: our family, our friends, our dreams and our health. In the new normal, you are probably wondering how CBD can ...

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Contemporary Cannabis: CBD (Epsiode 4)
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Contemporary Cannabis: CBD (Epsiode 4)

On this episode of Contemporary Cannabis, Davina and Dr. Swathi present a deep dive into the scientific and medicinal information regarding CBD. How does if affect our system? How do you know wha...

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