Hemp as Medicine – NZ government allows CBD Hemp Oil

The New Zealand government has recognized Hemp as Medicine with the approval of CBD Hemp Oil for a teen who suffers from a severe case of epilepsy. Although CBC Hemp Oil has yet to be officially approved as medicine, the NZ government has allowed the U.S. company...

Hemp Nutrition – Hemp oil can help olive oil shortage

According to the International Olive Oil Council there will be a global shortage of olive oil this year. This is due to a five-year spell of poor harvests and depleting supplies. Luckily there are oil alternatives out there to help take the pressure off of this olive...

Hemp Health Benefits – Cannabis pharmacy opens in Britain

Carun, a Czech company that provides hemp-based skin creams, oils and ointments gives credibility to the claim that here are many Hemp Health Benefits. Their products aid skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, dry skin, and stretch marks. Czech entrepreneur,...

Hemp as Medicine – Hemp-based medicine

While marijuana is becoming more and more accepted for its medicinal use, it is still predominantly illegal across most of the United States. However, hemp-based nutritional supplements are sold throughout the states, proving that Hemp as Medicine is a  alternative....

Hemp Nutrition – Medical marijuana for pets

‘True Leaf Medicine,’ a B.C. medical marijuana company, is embarking on hemp-based pet foods with a plan to eventually produce CDB (cannabidiol) medicinal products for pets. The company’s CEO, Darcy Bomford, has decades of experience in pet...

Hemp Nutrition – The nutritional benefits of seeds

A healthy diet includes fats, but some fats are healthier than others. Adding nuts and seeds to your diet is a great way to ensure you’re getting the healthy kind of unsaturated fats, plus vitamins, minerals and fibre. Hemp seeds, along with flax and chia, are...

Hemp Nutrition – Why the experts call hemp a superfood

Although hemp is marijuana’s cousin, it contains only 0.3% of THC, the active ingredient that makes you high. But unlike marijuana, hemp is an excellent nutritional source of protein, fibre and omega-3, 6, and 9 fatty acids. Hemp’s close resemblance to...

Hemp as Medicine – FDA warns of CBD hemp products

The FDA is cautioning consumers against buying CBD hemp oil products. These products are used for the treatment of such diseases as epilepsy and multiple sclerosis. Makers of cannabidiol (CBD) oil products made from hemp have received letters from the Food and Drug...

Hemp as Medicine – Colorado’s first hemp store

In Lake George, Colorado, two paramedics are bringing hemp to the forefront by opening the first hemp cultivation and retail store.  Recognising the use of Hemp as Medicine, Karen Kinne and JoJee Weaver became involved in the hemp industry for medical purposes. Their...

Hemp Nutrition – Remnants of Nebraska’s hemp industry

Nebraska’s ‘ditchweed’ is practically all that remains of its once-thriving hemp farming industry. Ditchweed grows wild in Nebraska and has a striking resemblance to the marijuana plant. Bill Hawkins of the Nebraska Hemp Company sees hemp as an...