{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-tags-template-js","path":"/tag/hemp/3","result":{"data":{"allArticle":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Article_2868-markdown","title":"DIY Recipe: Easy Lemon-Balsamic Hemp CBD Salad Dressing","slug":"diy-recipe-easy-lemon-balsamic-hemp-cbd-salad-dressing","content":"Nothing makes you feel healthier than a having a salad for lunch—or dinner for that matter. That’s because salads often contain dark, leafy greens and other colorful veggies that are chock full of nutrients.\n\nLet’s be honest though. A lot of times salads can be lackluster. But they don’t have to be. In fact, there’s an easy way to turn a whatever salad into a great one: by focusing on the dressing, obviously. \n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\nStore-bought salad dressings tend to not only be expensive, they’re usually full of sugar and salt—or both. The easy solution is to make your own. All you need are a couple of ingredients that are likely already in your cabinet.\n\nAnd what better way to up the health factor of your salad than by adding a little C-B-D—cannabidiol, that is. \n\nAnecdotal evidence and some preliminary scientific research suggest that CBD can help folks fight pain and anxiety. CBD can also help us feel relaxed and focused, so we’re free to make the most out of our day. \n\nRELATED: [6 REASONS TO CONSUME HEMP CBD](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5b64b6c7a1805500087dba2f/6-reasons-to-consume-hemp-cbd)\n\nFolks who take CBD to better their health usually take it every day; they often compare it to a supplement. They believe that CBD builds up in your system, so taking it daily will lead to better results than taking it only when you feel like you need it.\n\nThat said, if you have a hard time keeping up with consuming CBD regularly, one of the best ways to take it is in food like a salad dressing.\n\nUntil recently, CBD tinctures weren’t known for their amazing taste. But now companies like [Cured Nutrition](https://www.hellomd.com/brands/5b71f5da04458900013470bc/cured-nutrition) and [Elixinol](https://www.hellomd.com/brands/5b5a2815cad6a4000967d6d6/elixinol) have developed tinctures that are mild to the palate, making their products ideal for adding to foods. \n\nMaking your own hemp CBD salad dressing is quick and easy. Check out our recipe for lemon-balsamic hemp CBD salad dressing. \n\n### Ingredients for Lemon-Balsamic Hemp CBD Salad Dressing \n\n* 1/2 cup olive oil \n* 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar\n* 1 tbsp lemon juice\n* 2 tsp Dijon mustard \n* 1/2 tsp soy sauce \n* 1 dropperful hemp CBD tincture\n\n### How to Make Lemon-Balsamic Vinaigrette Hemp CBD Salad Dressing \n\n1. In a mason jar, combine all ingredients.\n2. Put lid on and shake vigorously. \n3. Add ingredients to taste.\n\nRefrigerate any unused dressing. It should keep for about two weeks. \n\nPhoto credit: [The Lazy Artist Gallery](https://www.pexels.com/@thelazyartist)","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3605442176870748,"src":"/static/620ed3b6ab3f3283b0c00929d7836404/14b42/1cca918be0c679709b256aa344e984be.jpg","srcSet":"/static/620ed3b6ab3f3283b0c00929d7836404/f836f/1cca918be0c679709b256aa344e984be.jpg 200w,\n/static/620ed3b6ab3f3283b0c00929d7836404/2244e/1cca918be0c679709b256aa344e984be.jpg 400w,\n/static/620ed3b6ab3f3283b0c00929d7836404/14b42/1cca918be0c679709b256aa344e984be.jpg 800w,\n/static/620ed3b6ab3f3283b0c00929d7836404/47498/1cca918be0c679709b256aa344e984be.jpg 1200w,\n/static/620ed3b6ab3f3283b0c00929d7836404/0e329/1cca918be0c679709b256aa344e984be.jpg 1600w,\n/static/620ed3b6ab3f3283b0c00929d7836404/e01e2/1cca918be0c679709b256aa344e984be.jpg 3404w","srcWebp":"/static/620ed3b6ab3f3283b0c00929d7836404/58556/1cca918be0c679709b256aa344e984be.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/620ed3b6ab3f3283b0c00929d7836404/61e93/1cca918be0c679709b256aa344e984be.webp 200w,\n/static/620ed3b6ab3f3283b0c00929d7836404/1f5c5/1cca918be0c679709b256aa344e984be.webp 400w,\n/static/620ed3b6ab3f3283b0c00929d7836404/58556/1cca918be0c679709b256aa344e984be.webp 800w,\n/static/620ed3b6ab3f3283b0c00929d7836404/99238/1cca918be0c679709b256aa344e984be.webp 1200w,\n/static/620ed3b6ab3f3283b0c00929d7836404/7c22d/1cca918be0c679709b256aa344e984be.webp 1600w,\n/static/620ed3b6ab3f3283b0c00929d7836404/1b478/1cca918be0c679709b256aa344e984be.webp 3404w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2864-markdown","title":"Top 3 CBD Products to Help You De-Stress","slug":"top-3-cbd-products-to-help-you-de-stress","content":"The ever-growing to-do list. Projects piling up at work or school. Holidays with the in-laws. There are lots of reasons to be stressed out these days. You may have tried lots of ways to lower your stress levels—from yoga and meditation to a glass of wine after a long day. \n\nAt HelloMD, we've seen how hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) products can help folks relax and de-stress. As long as they're quality, lab-tested, whole-plant CBD products, they can be just as effective for some folks as marijuana products containing psychoactive tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are. \n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\nToday, we're excited to announce our nationwide online store of hemp-derived CBD products—all of which have been staff-tested and curated against our high standards of quality and safety.\n\nHere are the HelloMD staff's three favorite hemp-derived CBD products to help ease stress. All three are available from our online store and can be shipped directly to your door. And for the month of November (2018), you can use code **CBD4STRESS** at checkout for 20% off your total order.\n\n### 1. Wildflower CBD+ Aches Vaporizer Can Calm in an Instant\n\n![Wildflower CBD+ Aches Vaporizer](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-c4072549-ae3e-4c95-ab1e-35050e4b6cb1/original.png)\n\nThis vape pen is a staff favorite. It's not a nicotine-based e-cig, but a vaporizer filled with high-quality CBD oil. Its calming effects come on fast, and thanks to the added mint and rosemary oil extracts, it tastes great. \n\nThis CBD vaporizer can also act as a nicotine substitute for those looking to quit smoking—just another way you can help calm the stress in your life. \n\n~~$60~~  **$48** with discount code.  [BUY IT HERE](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5b5770d702f1740001522c60/cbd-aches?utm_source=Flip&utm_medium=Sponsored%20Story&utm_campaign=Wildflower%20Aches%20Vaporizer&cbd\")\n\n### 2. Elixinol CBD Hemp Oil Drops Give You a Smoke-Free Way to De-Stress\n\n![Elixinol CBD Hemp Oil](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-38790c2f-18fc-4384-90b2-d33082e2dd67/original.png)\n\nOils, or tinctures, are an effective smoke-free way to take CBD. All you have to do is use the dropper to place the oil under your tongue. The mucus membranes in your mouth absorb the CBD oil much faster than eating your CBD will, because it doesn't have to be processed through your liver. You'll feel the tincture's calming effect in as little as 15 minutes.\n\nElixinol only uses American-grown, organic hemp to make its products. And the company doesn't use any chemicals in its full-spectrum cannabinoid extract. The combination of calming CBD and other natural ingredients will help you feel relaxed in no time. \n\n~~$30~~  **$24** with discount code.  [BUY IT HERE](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5b57a95202f1740001522f9f/cbd-hemp-oil-drops?utm_source=Flip&utm_medium=Sponsored%20Story&utm_campaign=Elixinol%20300mg%20CBD%20Oil%20Drops&cbd\")\n\n### 3. A Massage With Vertly Relief Lotion Will Relax Stressed Muscles\n\nThe problem we've found with many CBD creams and lotions is that they either smell funky or don't absorb well. But this lotion from Vertly has cracked the code. It's silky smooth, absorbs quickly, and the smell of citrus and lavender is subtle yet calming. \n\nIf you're feeling stressed out, there's nothing better than giving yourself a quick massage with the Vertly Relief Lotion. It will help relax tense shoulders and cramped muscles wherever you feel tension. Use it daily to keep inflammation, pain and stress at bay. \n\n~~$45~~  **$36** with discount code.  [BUY IT HERE](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5ba2a9de1669df4c6daec804/relief-lotion?utm_source=Flip&utm_medium=Sponsored%20Story&utm_campaign=Vertly%20Relief%20Lotion&cbd\")\n\nRELATED: [5 HEMP CBD PRODUCTS FOR YOUR ACHES & PAINS](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5ba0209f28d6e8000971f7e0/5-hemp-cbd-products-for-your-aches-and-pains)\n\n### So, Why Choose Hemp-Derived CBD?\n\nCBD is a cannabinoid that has many medical benefits. Besides helping to relax and calm, it also has anti-inflammatory properties and can help ease pain. \n\nCBD is found in marijuana, but it's also found in hemp. Hemp is just another variety of the marijuana plant that medical marijuana comes from. But it differs in one important way: Hemp only contains a tiny amount of THC (0.3% or less by law), and therefore doesn't impart any psychoactive effects.\n\nThat's why hemp can be legally grown and harvested across the U.S., and it's why products derived from hemp aren't bound by the same restrictions as those derived from marijuana. For the most part, hemp-derived CBD products are available to anyone, anywhere.\n\nHemp-derived CBD isn't a magic bullet, and what works for one person may not work for another. But if you're looking for a natural way to deal with stress, we think you should give these hemp-derived CBD products a try. \n\nPhoto credits: [Wildflower](https://www.instagram.com/p/BkiS3Rpl2hj/) (vape pen image), [Elixinol Japan](https://www.instagram.com/p/BnDBghsHxIw/) (hemp oil image) & [Vertly](https://www.instagram.com/p/BnW5VGChrgF/) (relief lotion image)","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.492537313432836,"src":"/static/83d56e9e45b24cffc1d54d69b03ce9c4/14b42/3d79ec043617d8b838c74ea85f579769.jpg","srcSet":"/static/83d56e9e45b24cffc1d54d69b03ce9c4/f836f/3d79ec043617d8b838c74ea85f579769.jpg 200w,\n/static/83d56e9e45b24cffc1d54d69b03ce9c4/2244e/3d79ec043617d8b838c74ea85f579769.jpg 400w,\n/static/83d56e9e45b24cffc1d54d69b03ce9c4/14b42/3d79ec043617d8b838c74ea85f579769.jpg 800w,\n/static/83d56e9e45b24cffc1d54d69b03ce9c4/47498/3d79ec043617d8b838c74ea85f579769.jpg 1200w,\n/static/83d56e9e45b24cffc1d54d69b03ce9c4/5d3d7/3d79ec043617d8b838c74ea85f579769.jpg 1206w","srcWebp":"/static/83d56e9e45b24cffc1d54d69b03ce9c4/58556/3d79ec043617d8b838c74ea85f579769.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/83d56e9e45b24cffc1d54d69b03ce9c4/61e93/3d79ec043617d8b838c74ea85f579769.webp 200w,\n/static/83d56e9e45b24cffc1d54d69b03ce9c4/1f5c5/3d79ec043617d8b838c74ea85f579769.webp 400w,\n/static/83d56e9e45b24cffc1d54d69b03ce9c4/58556/3d79ec043617d8b838c74ea85f579769.webp 800w,\n/static/83d56e9e45b24cffc1d54d69b03ce9c4/99238/3d79ec043617d8b838c74ea85f579769.webp 1200w,\n/static/83d56e9e45b24cffc1d54d69b03ce9c4/5c285/3d79ec043617d8b838c74ea85f579769.webp 1206w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2829-markdown","title":"Clean Plant Medicine: Siva Hemp CBD Patches","slug":"clean-plant-medicine-siva-hemp-cbd-patches","content":"Siva patches came to be when Sarah Blankinship decided western medicine—and traditional pharmaceuticals—wasn’t going to help her mother recover from a life-threatening stroke, but was rather going to kill her. Sarah, who’s a tech industry veteran, ended up founding RightSciences, a company that engineers clean plant medicine, creating laboratory-grade transdermal patches to provide wellness and relief.\n\n“RightSciences will create a recipe, and then we’ll license that recipe to manufacturers who will make our products,” explains Sarah. “Basically, we make a range of products across plants, including a hemp CBD (cannabidiol) patch, and we market that under the brand name Siva patch.”\n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\nHelloMD sat down with Sarah to learn about her journey; how and why she chose to focus on creating transdermal patches via Siva; her company’s philosophy on consistent, mathematical dosing as well as the wide range of conditions the Siva patch has helped with. \n\n![Siva CEO & Founder Sarah Blankinship](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-44a8b028-f27c-4934-a076-acf6604a06f4/original.png)\n\n### What led you to start RightSciences and specifically to develop the Siva hemp patch? \n\n**Sarah Blankinship:** So I was a long-time tech—I like to call it being an intrepreneur—and I love to start up big ideas and programs, but within big technology companies. For example, I worked at Microsoft for about 12 years as a security strategist, and then I moved down to Zynga, a game company down in the Valley for about three years. And I love using data to help people make better business decisions.\n\nSo that's my background. And when I was at Zynga, my mom had a massive stroke so she was hospitalized, then came home from the hospital and rehabilitated with over a dozen opioid prescriptions. And really, I can remember the day we sat down around our table. We just dumped out her medicines and started looking at the associated side effects, and all of the things that we had to put into her body to maintain her. And it was uppers and downers and you know, things to loosen up what we were tightening up earlier. \n\nSo it just seemed to me that it was going to kill her. And so I knew nothing about cannabis medicine or therapy at the time. I really grew up firmly in the “Just say no” generation, and I just hadn't known anything about that and hadn't known to research it, hadn't had a reason to. So I went to her doctor with a manila envelope full of my own research and just asked if I could do some research on a set of products or products that might work for my mom.\n\nAnd he was too busy to care. He basically said, “Yeah, go ahead. Do what you need to do. Let me know if you find a new thing. You know, he wasn't going to take the time to know anymore. It wasn't his area of expertise. So he said, “Go find a product for your mom.”\n\nAnd I went looking in the Colorado market. That's where I was born and raised. And really in my search, I was surprised that I couldn't find a product that I would put on her body, that was clean enough to put on my mom. And I found a transdermal patch, which I thought was the perfect form factor for somebody like my mom. \n\nLots of chronic pain, but no way to ingest or inhale a solution really. She'd had a tracheotomy, lost the left side to paralysis and other issues. So she needed something that would go through her skin and into her bloodstream directly that was the same every time. And that's one of the things I also had a hard time finding: a product that was made the same way every time—that would go into her body the same way every time. \n\n### And when you say you had a hard time finding a product, you were looking at all plant-based medicine, and not just cannabis, but also other plant forms? \n\n**SB:** Primarily cannabis and hemp in Colorado. I was really surprised with the quality issues. People were really not producing good quality products. I was surprised that nobody had to care about good manufacturing processes.\n\nSo I called a company in the Midwest that made patch-making equipment, and they happened to have a consulting arm of organic chemists, and they love to do interesting things with chemistry. And they asked if I wanted to partner with them on a prototype. Little did I know that this meant we would have to get this company a DEA certification to even work with the hemp plant material in our lab in Ohio—which they did.\n\nBut then it would take us about a year to prototype a hemp CBD patch for my mom. And so when we prototyped the hemp patch for my mom, and it worked so well to relieve her pain with little to no side effects and was able to get her off of most of the other opioids that she was on, that was really the moment for me that I knew we had something that would work for everyone's mom. \n\nRELATED: [6 REASONS TO CONSUME HEMP CBD](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5b64b6c7a1805500087dba2f/6-reasons-to-consume-hemp-cbd)\n\n### What an amazing story. And does your mom still use the Siva hemp patch today? \n\n**SB:** She’s my best consumer. My best beta tester. Whether it’s on the next formulation or form factor or having great suggestions. And she's really opened our eyes into a set of the population that really needs safe access to clean food manufacturing process and plant materials. \n\nFor people like our moms that need to know, who are going into a Starbucks in San Francisco or in Shanghai, if they order the same thing in both places, they're getting the same thing every time. So that's one of the reasons that we so love this form factor; it’s because we feel like it's data in and data out.\n\nWe can test our oil every time. We test every batch of patches that we make. It's a math equation that we're solving, and what we're coming out with is a milligram per patch that is known every single time. And we can test that every time, too. And if it's not within the milligram range that we need to be, then it doesn't go to market.\n\nSo we're really excited about producing this product that is made in a lab that's made consistently with a set of manufacturing processes that's the same across every single lab that makes our product. So that we know what's going on. Your mom and ours gets the same quality, made the same way to the same rigorous standards and testing every single time. \n\n### What exactly is a CBD transdermal patch? \n\n![Siva hemp CBD transdermal patch](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-f35e142c-7d1e-44c9-82de-c67f80d30db3/original.png)\n\n**SB:** So a transdermal patch is something that we’re becoming more used to in the United States and has been used heavily for thousands of years throughout the world. What a [transdermal patch](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5ad50ee7049b4f000a64e872/cannabis-transdermal-patches-medicate-through-your-skin) allows is for materials to pass across the dermis—across the layers of the skin—directly into the bloodstream. And then in our bodies’ case, with the hemp CBD patches, our bodies have an endocannabinoid system that receives the plant material and takes it to where it should go. \n\n### And then in terms of the Siva hemp patch, what exactly is on that patch, and how long does it work for? And what does it work for? \n\n**SB:** We formulate our Siva patch with hemp CBD oil, and our CBD oil comes from the great state of Kentucky. It’s extracted using a sophisticated CO2 method that essentially cleans out the oil before we even start to use it.\n\nAnd then we mix that oil in our lab with a proprietary—what we call, a transfer agent. And that's the agent that essentially carries the plant materials through the skin into the bloodstream. That’s something that we developed in the lab with our chemist partners over time.\n\nWe love our formulation. Our customers love our formulation. And the Siva patches are engineered to go into the body over a period of eight hours. \n\n### From your own experience and anecdotal evidence, what do you find the Siva hemp patch works for the best when it comes to health conditions? \n\n**SB:** Well, consumers love our patches just for wellness and relief, and really that means something different to everyone. So we've had consumers that need it for maybe a pain that they may have monthly in their bodies.\n\nOr I've had a former colleague who called to say, “Oh, I'm recovering from knee surgery. Send over some patches for the knee surgery.” In one case, one of my friends called me about a month later and said these just got me through my breakup.\n\nSo they're good for a range of issues. And some of those issues, we may not even know we need help with. And that’s the beauty of our endocannabinoid system. \n\nIt's amazing. I have folks calling me daily. I was sitting in our team meeting yesterday, and two members of our team got text messages during the meeting with testimonials. One was from a mom who has Parkinson's disease; she’d been given the Siva patches, and they worked to minimize her tremors like nothing else had.\n\nAnother gave the patches to her mom, and she talks about seeing sort of a spring in her mom’s steps—who’s on her feet a lot of the time—that she hasn't seen in a couple of decades.\n\nYou know, I've gone to every startup show and every trade show, and I can't tell you how many times we’ll go to somebody who's clearly in pain and say, “Would you mind just trying this patch for me?” And they’ll look at me with that “I've tried everything” look. “I don't believe you.” And then they come back to me and say, “Oh my gosh, I was able to walk a mile on my knee, and I haven't done that in years.”\n\nFrom weekend warriors with a hangover to people with very serious chronic ailments, these little nuggets, really provide some help all across the spectrum. And we just love that. That's a soft pillow to sleep on at night. 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But today’s hemp-based cannabidiol (CBD) products offer relief from multiple kinds of pain. And they do it without the side effects and risk of addiction that often accompany drug-based pain remedies. \n\nPlus, hemp-derived CBD products are available to anyone, anywhere because they contain only trace amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive ingredient that makes cannabis a restricted substance.  \n\nLet’s look at the different kinds of pain, along with five of the newest hemp CBD products for easing aches and pains from a variety of causes.\n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\n### How Pain Works\n\nWhen you’re in pain, for whatever reason, the fact that it hurts is all you care about. But your body and brain process pain-related messages differently, depending on what caused the pain in the first place. \n\nNociceptive pain is the pain that you feel after an injury. When an event causes damage to the body’s tissues or bones, local cells release chemicals that activate receptors on nerves, sending messages to the spinal cord and then to the brain.  \n\nBut pain can also arise from damage to the nervous system itself. This kind of pain, called neuropathic pain, happens when the protective insulation around nerves breaks down. This is what happens in conditions like Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and diabetes.  \n\nOther kinds of pain appear to arise from dysfunctions in the nervous system itself, so that pain signals between the nervous system and the brain aren’t processed correctly. This is the case with systemwide, or central pain disorders like fibromyalgia, which appears to have no clear cause.\n\n### CBD Targets Pain Mechanisms \n\nBecause the mechanism of pain signaling can depend on the cause, numerous drugs have been developed to target and interrupt these pain-signaling processes like: \n\n* Opioids\n* Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs \n* Analgesics like aspirin and acetaminophen \n\nBut recent research shows—and pain patients who take cannabis agree—that for many kinds of pain, [cannabis can replace or reduce the use of these kinds of drugs](https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20180420/can-marijuana-be-the-answer-for-pain), thanks mainly to CBD.\n\nCBD and THC are the most common and abundant of the many compounds contained in the _Cannabis sativa_ plant. And [both CBD and THC can play a role in pain control](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18035205).\n\nBut CBD, which has no psychoactive effects at all, is the key to reducing the inflammatory response that’s at the root of pain signaling, whether from a:\n\n* Sudden injury\n* Headache\n* Chronic neurological disease \n\nStudies reveal that CBD can block inflammatory responses in cells that are activated at the site of a trauma to the body and switch them to an anti-inflammatory mode that reduces the intensity of pain signals sent to the brain. \n\nMore than that though, CBD also affects pain signaling in the central nervous system itself. It does this by increasing the production of [anandamide, a cannabinoid chemical that’s naturally produced by the body](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5a949d06f24d1300077ccb66/eating-anandamide-the-bliss-molecule). Anandamide acts like serotonin and dopamine to promote feelings of relaxation and well-being. \n\nCBD may also boost natural levels of GABA, a neurotransmitter that inhibits the intense signaling activity that accompanies pain.\n\n### Why Get Your CBD From Hemp?\n\nThere are many varieties of the _Cannabis sativa_ plant. Some are rich in THC, and these are the varieties used to make the products available to people in states with medical marijuana programs and legal recreational cannabis. These products aren’t legal for people outside of these particular states or who aren’t a part of their state’s medical marijuana program.\n\nBut products made from hemp are available to everyone nationwide. This is because hemp has only trace amounts of THC. In fact, any company producing hemp-derived CBD products must have their products and plants tested. And as long as they come in at 0.3% THC or lower, they can be sold to anyone in all 50 states. \n\nThis is wonderful news for folks who live in states where there’s no legal medical or adult-use cannabis. Hemp CBD can also be the best option for those who want to try cannabis, but don’t want to have a psychoactive experience—no matter which state they live in. \n\nThe CBD molecule is the same no matter what kind of _Cannabis sativa_ it comes from, so hemp CBD products have the potential to be as therapeutic as other CBD-rich marijuana products. You just have to take the time to do your research to identify hemp companies that use quality plants, extraction techniques and processing methods.\n\nRELATED: [WHAT IS HEMP CBD?](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/55f6ea9c65393944020d0000/what-is-hemp-cbd) \n\n### 5 Hemp CBD Products That Can Ease Your Aches & Pains\n\nAnd like cannabis CBD, hemp CBD acts on multiple pain-signaling processes to provide relief from a wide range of aches and pains. Today’s hemp CBD products include vape pens, creams, salves and even patches that contain other natural ingredients, which also support healing. \n\nHere are five quality hemp CBD products that are available for purchase nationwide that can help relieve your aches and pains.\n\n### 1. Consume Hemp CBD on the Go With the CBD+ Aches Vape Pen by Wildflower \n\n![Wildflower CBD+ Aches Vape Pen](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-a7a43f77-6153-4c1c-b5e9-48fff22f4562/original.png)\n\n[CBD+ Aches by Wildflower is a disposable CBD vape pen](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5b5770d702f1740001522c60/cbd-aches) that provides a microdose of about 2 mg of hemp CBD in one full puff. The highly concentrated hemp oil is sourced from EU-certified farms in Europe, so you can be sure it doesn’t contain any pesticides or unwanted additives. \n\nSpecifically formulated to help relieve aches and pains and reduce inflammation, consumers also find it useful to relieve stress, anxiety and IBS. People like this vape pen because it’s fast acting. And you can bring it with you if you want to medicate while you’re out and about. \n\n### 2. CBD Topical Salve by Pure Ratios CBD Combines CBD & Essential Oils\n\n![Pure Ratios CBD Topical Salve](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-0e7860e2-dd0f-4291-8913-7fd7dbe7b9c9/original.png)\n\n[CBD Topical Salve from Pure Ratios CBD](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5b57979c02f1740001522ea9/cbd-topical-salve) contains 200 mg of CBD plus arnica—a venerable remedy for aches, pains and bruising. \n\nAlong with high-grade hemp CBD, the salve contains a variety of essential oils to boost its anti-inflammatory effects, including:\n\n* Turmeric\n* Frankincense\n* Cardamom \n* Ginger  \n\nThe salve also contains flower ingredients including elderflower and rose petals to help condition the skin.\n\n### 3. Relieve Cream by Basic Jane Provides Targeted CBD to Ease Strains & Sprains\n\n![Basic Jane Relieve Cream](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-56dec2d9-24d7-4932-963b-f9dc287abdb0/original.png)\n\nWith a combination of peppermint, menthol, aloe and hemp, [Relieve Cream by Basic Jane provides cooling topical pain relief](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5b57a97302f1740001522fa3/relieve-cream) for muscle aches, arthritis pain, and discomfort from strains and sprains. \n\nRub Relieve Cream directly onto affected areas for fast, natural pain relief. You can combine it with other topical pain relief products from Basic Jane to customize a product that’s exactly what you need.\n\n### 4. CBD Hemp Oil Capsules by Elixinol Give You a Consistent CBD Dose Every Time\n\n![Elixinol CBD Hemp Oil Capsules](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-f9f01bce-4d03-4e7b-837e-0322a184c748/original.png)\n\n[Elixinol’s CBD Hemp Oil Capsules are a natural way to combat pain](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5b57a71f02f1740001522f78/cbd-hemp-oil-capsules) from headaches, neck strains and even to prevent soreness after a workout. \n\n[Elixinol grows its own hemp in Colorado using sustainable practices](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5b95fd8628d6e8000971f76e/one-hemp-farmers-transition-from-cattle-to-cannabis), so you know the hemp oil in these capsules is of the highest quality. \n\nMany people prefer consuming their CBD by softgel as it doesn’t have a smell or taste. These capsules are fairly small, so most people should have no problem swallowing them. This is also a foolproof way to make sure you’re getting the same amount of CBD with every dose. \n\n### 5. CBD Topical Hemp Patch by Pure Ratios CBD Can Provide 96 Hours of Relief\n\n![Pure Ratios CBD Topical Hemp Patch](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-a8f1be3e-201a-403f-95ff-c43c9a66004f/original.png)\n\n[Pure Ratio CBD’s Topical Hemp Patch](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5b579d8002f1740001522f06/cbd-topical-hemp-patch) makes the desired dose of CBD immediately available by bypassing the digestive process. Patches allow for a long period of dosing, because they’re made to adhere safely to the skin for up to 96 hours. Only the medicine is absorbed through the patch—no additives or adhesives will enter the bloodstream. Along with high-grade hemp CBD, this patch also contains healthy oils including coconut and sweet almond. \n\nCBD is an essential component of the whole cannabis plant. With little or no THC to trigger legal concerns, CBD hemp products make the pain-relieving benefits of CBD available to anyone who wants to combat pain in a natural, non-addictive way.\n\nPhoto credit: [Romina Farias](https://unsplash.com/@rominafa) (main image); [Wildflower](https://www.instagram.com/wildflower_plantsheal/) (product image); [PureRatios](https://www.instagram.com/pureratioscbd/) (product image)\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.5037593984962405,"src":"/static/1546fcfe7377e2ef11df91844fec914f/14b42/e370399b836383bd11e84195aad33c7c.jpg","srcSet":"/static/1546fcfe7377e2ef11df91844fec914f/f836f/e370399b836383bd11e84195aad33c7c.jpg 200w,\n/static/1546fcfe7377e2ef11df91844fec914f/2244e/e370399b836383bd11e84195aad33c7c.jpg 400w,\n/static/1546fcfe7377e2ef11df91844fec914f/14b42/e370399b836383bd11e84195aad33c7c.jpg 800w,\n/static/1546fcfe7377e2ef11df91844fec914f/47498/e370399b836383bd11e84195aad33c7c.jpg 1200w,\n/static/1546fcfe7377e2ef11df91844fec914f/0e329/e370399b836383bd11e84195aad33c7c.jpg 1600w,\n/static/1546fcfe7377e2ef11df91844fec914f/20896/e370399b836383bd11e84195aad33c7c.jpg 3480w","srcWebp":"/static/1546fcfe7377e2ef11df91844fec914f/58556/e370399b836383bd11e84195aad33c7c.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/1546fcfe7377e2ef11df91844fec914f/61e93/e370399b836383bd11e84195aad33c7c.webp 200w,\n/static/1546fcfe7377e2ef11df91844fec914f/1f5c5/e370399b836383bd11e84195aad33c7c.webp 400w,\n/static/1546fcfe7377e2ef11df91844fec914f/58556/e370399b836383bd11e84195aad33c7c.webp 800w,\n/static/1546fcfe7377e2ef11df91844fec914f/99238/e370399b836383bd11e84195aad33c7c.webp 1200w,\n/static/1546fcfe7377e2ef11df91844fec914f/7c22d/e370399b836383bd11e84195aad33c7c.webp 1600w,\n/static/1546fcfe7377e2ef11df91844fec914f/1939d/e370399b836383bd11e84195aad33c7c.webp 3480w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2821-markdown","title":" One Hemp Farmer’s Transition From Cattle to Cannabis","slug":"one-hemp-farmers-transition-from-cattle-to-cannabis","content":"These days, Americans are discovering, appreciating and enjoying the “other” cannabis: hemp. \n\nThough hemp has been documented as one of the nation’s first commercially grown crops, it’s seen a recent resurgence as states begin to accept the plant’s potential as a strong agricultural income-driver. \n\nHemp farms are now popping up in several states across the country. We recently caught up with Jason VonLembke, a Colorado hemp farmer who supplies [Elixinol](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5b6291d9a1805500087dba24/elixinol-hemp-cbd-for-better-health-and-wellness), a company that produces high-quality, hemp-derived CBD health and wellness products sold worldwide and [through our website](https://www.hellomd.com/brands/5b5a2815cad6a4000967d6d6/elixinol). \n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\n### Traditional Farms Transition to Hemp \n\nJason’s hemp farm, Centennial Ranch, is a portion of his family’s much larger 14,000-acre ranch located in northern Colorado on the eastern side of the Rockies. \n\n“Historically, it was a cattle property, used mostly for grazing. We purchased the property in 2003 after it had been converted into a defunct hog farm. Since then, we’ve run cattle and have been doing some agriculture,” Jason explains.\n\nBut like so many farmers, economic considerations led Jason and his family to re-evaluate their farming operations, which led them to consider growing hemp.\n\n![Colorado hemp farmer Jason VonLembke](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-0ad83638-ca9b-4c00-a71a-2b7f866cdd75/original.png)\n\n“Most farms in this area are in support of the cattle industry,” says Jason. “But as the prices of beef continue to go down, many farmers are at the mercy of feed lots and dairies. We were barely breaking even, and came to a point where we were looking to better monetize our asset.”\n\nElixinol approached Jason, which was looking for farms interested in participating in a vertically integrated hemp operation.\n\nElixinol announced its [Northern Colorado High Plains Partnership (NCHPP)](https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/04/25/1486951/0/en/Colorado-based-Elixinol-Announces-New-Operations-Partnership-with-Historic-Colorado-Farmer.html) last spring. Elixinol had already been sourcing hemp from Colorado, but the rollout of this joint venture now allows for seed-to-sale control over the entire vertical process, including the acquisition of water rights. \n\n### Hemp vs. THC Cannabis \n\nThe county where Jason’s farm is located only allows for the growing of industrial hemp, which must contain less than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Hemp is rich in cannabidiol (CBD), which is used in all types of cosmetic and medical preparations. But until recently, most hemp used to extract CBD was being grown in unregulated conditions outside the U.S. Jason intends to change that.\n\nRELATED: [CBD OIL VS. HEMP OIL: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5b16ba68bf4c4d000a0e742d/cbd-oil-vs-hemp-oil-whats-the-difference)\n\n“Until fairly recently, we had no experience with hemp. We learned from and met as many people as possible who were willing to talk to us. I’ve got great guys on our staff with decades of farm experience. And growing one plant is definitely not so different from growing another,” Jason says with a smile.\n\n### The Science of Big Commercial Hemp Farming \n\nWhat’s profoundly different from Jason’s farm as compared to commercial cannabis farmers growing THC-rich cannabis is the sheer scale of his operation. Earlier this summer, Jason planted 250,000 hemp clones spanning a mind-boggling 120 acres. Jason’s farm uses a very modern approach to commercial agriculture.\n\n“We utilize GPS-guided tractors. We try to be very exacting and are very committed to precision agriculture, which incorporates both efficiency and conservation.”\n\nFor this season, Jason purchased clones from local providers, but in the future, he’s hoping to expand his operation into propagation of his own plants. These days, it isn’t so easy to put in an order for a gigantic supply of hemp clones. “Putting in an order for 100,000 plants doesn’t mean you’ll receive that many, or that they will be healthy.” \n\n![Colorado hemp growing operation](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-064cd679-5bde-4b85-8eb1-8009576c4a52/original.png)\n\nJust like outdoor-grown, THC-rich cannabis, hemp is an annual plant that’s placed into soil following the last spring frosts. It must be mature and ready to harvest before the weather turns in the fall.\n\n“The rule of thumb is to plant after the freezes in mid to late May and plant around Mother’s Day. You don’t want to plant too early and risk losing a million bucks worth of clones,” Jason says. “Then we harvest in from late September to early October.”\n\n“Depending on when you plant, we’ll have mature plants around five to six feet tall with a four- to five-foot diameter,” says Jason. To determine when the plants are ready for harvest, Jason runs weekly tests for about three to four weeks. “Once we’re happy with test results, we begin harvesting.” \n\nJason bought tobacco harvesters to manage the massive amount of plant material. “The harvesters run alongside a row,” he explains. “Then the harvester lifts the plant up and lays it down on other side of the machine where you have an awaiting trailer.” \n\nA number of the farm’s former hog barns are being retooled and readied to become drying houses. “We’re clearing out all that old infrastructure and preparing the barns to be ready for hanging. We have 10 barns streaming with ropes. Once we buck the plant, that’s the end of the process from our side,” he says. \n\nTo accommodate the increase in product, plans are underway for Elixinol to more than double its extraction and fulfillment facility to 20,700 square feet.\n\n### Colorado Understands the Importance of Hemp \n\nLuckily, because all forms of cannabis have been legal in Colorado for many years, Jason hasn’t had much pushback as a hemp farmer. \n\n“The public is fairly well educated in our area. There’s been time for people who were against marijuana to become comfortable with it. The farming community certainly knows what’s going on with regard to the Farm Bill. We know the law. We know we can’t grow psychoactive marijuana. We’re very transparent in what we do. We follow all the rules. We haven’t had any problems, so we’re very comfortable,” Jason says\n\nYet even hemp farmers like Jason are still challenged by laws and guidelines, which over time may better support the burgeoning industry. “We’re always dealing with regulations, banking issues, cash flow—things like that,” he concedes.\n\nJason believes that the proposed Farm Bill provides justification for exactly what he’s doing. “Many of our friends are moving into industrial hemp. If the Farm Bill passes, commodity prices will probably crash, and more people may get into hemp. I’m hoping that precision farmers who are conservative with water will survive these downswings and will be able to move forward once the market stabilizes,” Jason says.\n\n### Hemp CBD Makes for a Happier, Healthier Farmer \n\nJason isn’t just a grower; he’s an enthusiastic CBD consumer.\n\n“I didn’t know much about [CBD products] until about 18 months ago. I broke my ankle some months ago and really started taking CBD capsules. I take them twice a day. They help with inflammation and even some anxiety. I think they work very well.”\n\nJason describes his journey to hemp farming as “a big learning process.” \n\n“We’re very excited about it. We’re figuring out the hiccups as we go. We’re very proud of our precision farming techniques and our plants, and we’re looking forward to the next two years as we expand our operations,” he concludes.\n \nIf you’re new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5b8882d88dd0720008373fcf/cannabis-101-what-you-need-to-know-to-about-marijuana) index of articles. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's 100% online, private and efficient.\n\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3888888888888888,"src":"/static/cf35d3b6783166947ed52d7a1dd831b6/14b42/b7e3628e07080e4c67f966a5fadabad9.jpg","srcSet":"/static/cf35d3b6783166947ed52d7a1dd831b6/f836f/b7e3628e07080e4c67f966a5fadabad9.jpg 200w,\n/static/cf35d3b6783166947ed52d7a1dd831b6/2244e/b7e3628e07080e4c67f966a5fadabad9.jpg 400w,\n/static/cf35d3b6783166947ed52d7a1dd831b6/14b42/b7e3628e07080e4c67f966a5fadabad9.jpg 800w,\n/static/cf35d3b6783166947ed52d7a1dd831b6/47498/b7e3628e07080e4c67f966a5fadabad9.jpg 1200w,\n/static/cf35d3b6783166947ed52d7a1dd831b6/0e329/b7e3628e07080e4c67f966a5fadabad9.jpg 1600w,\n/static/cf35d3b6783166947ed52d7a1dd831b6/4d713/b7e3628e07080e4c67f966a5fadabad9.jpg 2983w","srcWebp":"/static/cf35d3b6783166947ed52d7a1dd831b6/58556/b7e3628e07080e4c67f966a5fadabad9.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/cf35d3b6783166947ed52d7a1dd831b6/61e93/b7e3628e07080e4c67f966a5fadabad9.webp 200w,\n/static/cf35d3b6783166947ed52d7a1dd831b6/1f5c5/b7e3628e07080e4c67f966a5fadabad9.webp 400w,\n/static/cf35d3b6783166947ed52d7a1dd831b6/58556/b7e3628e07080e4c67f966a5fadabad9.webp 800w,\n/static/cf35d3b6783166947ed52d7a1dd831b6/99238/b7e3628e07080e4c67f966a5fadabad9.webp 1200w,\n/static/cf35d3b6783166947ed52d7a1dd831b6/7c22d/b7e3628e07080e4c67f966a5fadabad9.webp 1600w,\n/static/cf35d3b6783166947ed52d7a1dd831b6/56f7b/b7e3628e07080e4c67f966a5fadabad9.webp 2983w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2819-markdown","title":"Clean Beauty: Vertly’s Nourishing Hemp CBD Products","slug":"clean-beauty-vertlys-nourishing-hemp-cbd-products","content":"Can a high-powered fashion editor from New York easily transition into being a cannabis entrepreneur living in the woods of Northern California? If you ask Claudia Mata, she’d say, “Yes.” And she’s loving every minute of it.\n\nTwo years ago, Claudia and her native Californian husband Zander Gladish co-founded [Vertly](https://www.hellomd.com/brands/5ba2a8ecac31ed429cd6395e/vertly), a luxury cannabis topicals brand that focuses on “clean beauty” and uses only the best-quality, hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) in its lotion and lip balm formulations. Vertly has risen above, in a field of new CBD topicals, many of which don’t hold the same high standards for quality as Vertly does. \n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\nClaudia states that “our goal in creating Vertly was to merge the natural healing properties of CBD with a line of plant-based, clean beauty products.” Vertly topicals focus on using “organically grown, hemp-derived, full-spectrum phytocannabinoids. Our products include an array of nourishing plant butters and slow-infused herbal oils, with each ingredient selected for its therapeutic benefits for the mind and body.”\n\nHelloMD sat down with Claudia (pictured below with Zander) to find out more about her family’s roots in cannabis farming; Claudia’s transition from New York fashion editorial to the California cannabis industry; and why Vertly uses hemp-derived CBD in its topicals. \n\n![Claudia Mata & Zander Gladish of Vertly](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-eb2d6910-c53f-4e54-996e-e7bf8a667e8c/original.png)\n\n### Before co-founding Vertly, your background included being a high-powered fashion editor in New York City, most recently with W magazine. You left that all behind to move to the West Coast and get into the cannabis industry. How has your transition been from the high-heeled New York fashion world to NorCal cannabis? \n\n**Claudia Mata:** My husband Zander grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, so moving back seemed like a natural fit, especially after starting a family. We'd been living in New York for 15 years, and at the time we decided to leave, I was pregnant with our second baby. Marin County is stunning, and the lifestyle is so unique, we already knew that we wanted to raise a family here, even though we started having children in New York City.\n\nGoing from the fashion world into the cannabis industry doesn't seem like the most obvious transition. But Zander, who’s also my co-founder, has a family history in cannabis farming. His brother has his own cannabis farm, so this has always been a dinner topic for us. Conversations about starting Vertly came up naturally, especially as cannabis has become legal. Our family began talking about the implications of legalization and what an exciting time it is to land in this industry.\n\n### Vertly focuses on the hemp CBD topicals market, with your Relief Lotion, Body Lotion and Luscious Lip Butter. How did you make the decision to create these specific types of products? \n\n![Vertly Relief Lotion](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-76aea8de-4200-408d-afc2-fc240c223238/original.png)\n\n**CM:** When I started to look at getting into the cannabis industry, I was always looking for cannabis-based products that catered to someone like me and what my interests were. At the time, there seemed to be very few products that I was attracted to or that focused on clean beauty. So, I thought it would be interesting to merge luxurious, clean beauty products with cannabis. And that's how it came about. \n\nRELATED: [CANNABIS HEMP: THE NEW HOT BEAUTY ITEM](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5744aa24091a95000800011a/cannabis-hemp-the-new-hot-beauty-item)\n\n### How did the fashion world prepare you in any way for being in the cannabis industry?\n\n**CM:** Sometimes people think of those in the fashion industry as being flighty and superficial. And this is sometimes true, but not always. I will say for the fashion industry, that it’s a very competitive and interesting field to work within. Obviously, you not only need to be stylish and interested in that sort of thing, but you need to have excellent diplomacy skills at all levels, managing a variety of personalities, as you can imagine.\n\nI feel like it was great preparation for coming into the cannabis industry, because I became capable of dealing with all kinds of scenarios and also of pushing the envelope, seeing what I could do and needing to be extremely creative and jumping all in. It helped me to become fearless.\n\n### You’ve mentioned clean beauty, and you put a lot of emphasis on the overall quality of your products. How did this philosophy inform the creation of your hemp CBD beauty products? \n\n**CM:** I think of the creation and consumption of clean beauty products as similar to what happened with the food revolution. People over time have become aware and educated about how their food is being grown and what it actually does within your body.\n\nTo a lot of people, it was not so clear that beauty products have a similar effect to what you put into your body. Most beauty products are used externally and are absorbed through your skin, and your skin is the largest organ in your body. What you put on your body should have as much emphasis as what you put within your body.\n\nWhen I was pregnant with my first child, I took such great care with everything that I was doing. New mothers often will do that, hyper-naturally. You want everything that you expose your unborn child to be pure and clean and wonderful.\n\nThis just made me more aware of certain details within my own beauty routine that I wasn't really aware of before. For instance, I started to think about preservatives. There are ways to use organic oils to preserve your ingredients, rather than more toxic substances. I found cleaner ways to preserve beauty products that are actually good for your skin and your health, and gentler on the body in every way. I became obsessive about reading labels, and I still do that.\n\n### You mentioned that herbalism informed your formulation of Vertly products as well?\n\n**CM:** Yes, that’s true. Before my first pregnancy, I used to use a very expensive night cream all of the time, because I loved it. When I became more educated, I looked at the ingredients, and I was shocked. Many ingredients were horrible for your body. So, I started to really focus on the idea of clean, organic ingredients. When I finally moved to California, I started studying herbalism and how this might support our product development. \n\n### Why have you made hemp-derived CBD a cornerstone of the Vertly product line?\n\n**CM:** When I first started to use CBD within beauty, I saw the positive impact it might have within the industry and the consumers who use skincare products. Now that more studies are being done on the efficacy and positive therapeutic benefits of CBD, the more I think brands will incorporate it into their products. It’s also important to note that hemp-derived CBD is completely non-psychoactive.\n\nYou hear lot about it, and it’s kind of a fad, but I do think that if given the opportunity, it's something that will stand the test of time. CBD is an excellent anti-inflammatory for instance, and that’s positive for most skin types across the board.\n\nCBD’s also good for acne, can help stimulate a more youthful appearance and is really great for bodily aches and pains, like lower back pain. It’s full of antioxidants and simultaneously can help with dry skin, eczema and even sunburns. CBD is an element that people will gain more understanding about and see that it's a natural plant-based element. \n\n### How much do you miss New York, and would you ever move back?\n\n**CM:** No, I don't think so. I'm really enjoying the Californian lifestyle, and what I’m doing within the cannabis industry. Also, where we live in Marin County, it's just so beautiful. Personally, I feel I can’t go a day without being full of gratitude for life, because when I drive, I see such beauty around me. I feel very balanced. You can get your city fix by going into San Francisco.\n\nBut to be honest, I do go back to New York frequently, as I still do a monthly page for _Elle Decor_. It’s a lot of fun.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3605442176870748,"src":"/static/de5744a875487674892a41fb96acf571/14b42/a32e2bc626431736417e3b194f7f633a.jpg","srcSet":"/static/de5744a875487674892a41fb96acf571/f836f/a32e2bc626431736417e3b194f7f633a.jpg 200w,\n/static/de5744a875487674892a41fb96acf571/2244e/a32e2bc626431736417e3b194f7f633a.jpg 400w,\n/static/de5744a875487674892a41fb96acf571/14b42/a32e2bc626431736417e3b194f7f633a.jpg 800w,\n/static/de5744a875487674892a41fb96acf571/47498/a32e2bc626431736417e3b194f7f633a.jpg 1200w,\n/static/de5744a875487674892a41fb96acf571/0e329/a32e2bc626431736417e3b194f7f633a.jpg 1600w,\n/static/de5744a875487674892a41fb96acf571/15009/a32e2bc626431736417e3b194f7f633a.jpg 3997w","srcWebp":"/static/de5744a875487674892a41fb96acf571/58556/a32e2bc626431736417e3b194f7f633a.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/de5744a875487674892a41fb96acf571/61e93/a32e2bc626431736417e3b194f7f633a.webp 200w,\n/static/de5744a875487674892a41fb96acf571/1f5c5/a32e2bc626431736417e3b194f7f633a.webp 400w,\n/static/de5744a875487674892a41fb96acf571/58556/a32e2bc626431736417e3b194f7f633a.webp 800w,\n/static/de5744a875487674892a41fb96acf571/99238/a32e2bc626431736417e3b194f7f633a.webp 1200w,\n/static/de5744a875487674892a41fb96acf571/7c22d/a32e2bc626431736417e3b194f7f633a.webp 1600w,\n/static/de5744a875487674892a41fb96acf571/ca1e9/a32e2bc626431736417e3b194f7f633a.webp 3997w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2818-markdown","title":"Keeping Your Pet Healthy With Hemp-Derived CBD","slug":"keeping-your-pet-healthy-with-hemp-derived-cbd","content":"If you’re a pet owner, you know that sinking feeling when your furry friend just isn’t acting alright. Maybe they’re not eating with abandon like usual. Or maybe they can’t bring themselves to leave their bed for morning walkies. You know they may be ill, or maybe they’re stressed or anxious, but unfortunately you can’t ask them what’s wrong, and they can’t tell you where it hurts. It’s probably the most stressful part of being a fur mom or dad. \n\nA trip to the vet is sometimes in order, but as with us humans, many of the pharmaceuticals prescribed to animals come with a laundry list of side effects. Luckily, there’s a natural medicine that pet owners can turn to for some acute situations, as well as for preventative treatment. \n\nThat medicine is cannabis.\n\n“Wait a minute,” you may be thinking. “I’m not going to get my dog or cat stoned.” Of course, that’s not what we’re suggesting. There’s a way you can harness the benefits of the cannabis plant for your furry family member without any psychoactivity—and that’s with the use of hemp.\n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\n### What Is Hemp?\n\nHemp is a variety of the cannabis plant, _Cannabis sativa_. Psychoactive recreational and medical marijuana products come from a version of the _Cannabis sativa_ plant that contains cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)—along with a battery of other cannabinoids and terpenes.\n\nBut hemp plants have almost exclusively CBD, the non-psychoactive cannabinoid. In fact, by law, hemp plants must only contain less than 0.3% THC, a negligible amount that doesn’t cause a head high. \n\n### CBD & Its Benefits\n\nSo, CBD products made from hemp won’t give the consumer a psychoactive experience, but they will be able to reap CBD’s benefits. The cannabinoid has been shown to help with:\n\n* Inflammation\n* Pain\n* Nausea and vomiting\n* High blood sugar \n* Anxiety\n* Stress \n* Epilepsy\n\nRELATED: [USING CBD TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR PET'S ANXIETY](https://hellomd.com/articles/using-cbd-to-take-care-of-your-pets-anxiety)\n\n### Is CBD OK for Animals?\n\nThe reason that so many humans find relief from a variety of health conditions with CBD is because the cannabinoid acts on the endocannabinoid system (ECS). The ECS is a network of receptors that’s pretty much found in every part of the body. The ECS influences so many processes including:\n\n* Digestion\n* Pain\n* Inflammation\n* Hunger\n* Mood \n\nThe body makes endocannabinoids naturally that bind with the ECS receptors to affect these mechanisms. But sometimes the body doesn’t make enough of its own endocannabinoids. \n\nResearchers now think that an unbalanced ECS has a lot to do with many health problems. And a way to top up natural endocannabinoid levels and help balance the ECS is to supplement with cannabinoids from cannabis.\n\nSo, how does this relate to our pets’ health? Well, animals also have an ECS. This means that a sick animal could benefit from a balanced ECS, and can balance theirs using cannabis, too. \n\n### Why Should I Give My Pet Hemp-Derived CBD?\n\nIf you’re interested in treating your pet with cannabis, CBD is your best bet. As we’ve said, it’s non-psychoactive and can address a range of problems from anxiety to arthritis. And the easiest form of CBD to obtain, and the form you can be sure won’t give your pet a head high, is hemp-derived CBD. \n\nCBD made from hemp is available no matter what state you live in—even if there aren’t any medical marijuana laws on the books. Hemp CBD products formulated for humans will work fine for dogs or cats, but now some companies are making CBD products especially for pets.\n\nOne such company developing CBD products for animals is Holistic Hound. The company makes CBD dog treats in two different sizes, so you can choose the dose that’s right for your pup. The brand also produces a CBD-rich hemp oil. If your pet isn’t into crunchy treats, this oil can simply be drizzled onto their food or mixed with anything else they eat for easy medication.\n\nHolistic Hound says it gets feedback from pet owners that its products have helped:\n\n* Calm anxious dogs\n* Stop nighttime anxiety\n* Settle dogs down around strangers\n* Ease digestive distress due to Crohn’s disease \n* Relieve sore hips\n\n### Questions to Ask When Choosing Hemp CBD for Your Pet\n\n* **Where did the CBD come from?** Because hemp is largely unregulated, it’s very easy to purchase hemp-derived CBD that’s inferior in quality and has been extracted through dangerous means. \n\n> Substandard CBD won’t actually have too much of the cannabinoid in it and will therefore lack the benefits of CBD. Plus, [the hemp plant is what’s known as a bioacculumator](https://hellomd.com/articles/what-to-watch-out-for-when-buying-hemp-cbd-oil). This means that it absorbs chemicals from the soil and those chemicals are stored in the plant’s tissues. So, if the plant is farmed using any pesticides, they may show up in the final product. \n\n> Some questionable extraction methods could leave traces of harmful chemicals in the CBD, again something you don’t want your beloved pet ingesting.\n\n> When doing your research on hemp-derived CBD products for your pet, make sure the company sources its hemp from the United States or Europe. Steer clear of hemp grown in China and Indonesia, which is known for being less than healthy. \n\n* ** Was the CBD lab tested?** A quality company will have all of its products lab tested by a third party for purity. Most reputable companies will say on their product labels and website that their products are lab tested. They may even provide the lab results, too. \n\n* ** What’s the label say?** Just as if you were shopping for yourself, scrutinize the hemp CBD labels to make sure there’s nothing added that will harm your pet. Ingredients you have trouble pronouncing or that you’ve never heard of before can be an easy way to spot products that may not be the best choice. \n\nRight here in the HelloMD office, many of us have turned to CBD treats to help our pets live their best lives. In fact, co-founder Pamela Hadfield credits CBD for helping her dog, Desmond, ease his shoulder pain at 14 in his last year and a half of life. Others have turned to CBD to help their dogs get their appetite back, move better and calm down when it’s time to go in the car or when they have to stay home on their own.\n\nAnd really, you don’t have to wait until your pet is visibly sick to treat them with CBD. Many in the cannabis industry believe that humans should think of the cannabinoid as a vitamin or supplement, something you can take daily to boost your health and help prevent problems in the future. And the same can go for your cat or dog—CBD can be your pet’s ticket to maintaining good health for years to come. \n\nPhoto credit: [rawpixel.com](https://www.pexels.com/@rawpixel)","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3605442176870748,"src":"/static/2e283557c36e997941aeba5b9c5c528a/14b42/6490e35a6d7fbb1f50befe65efeb6ba5.jpg","srcSet":"/static/2e283557c36e997941aeba5b9c5c528a/f836f/6490e35a6d7fbb1f50befe65efeb6ba5.jpg 200w,\n/static/2e283557c36e997941aeba5b9c5c528a/2244e/6490e35a6d7fbb1f50befe65efeb6ba5.jpg 400w,\n/static/2e283557c36e997941aeba5b9c5c528a/14b42/6490e35a6d7fbb1f50befe65efeb6ba5.jpg 800w,\n/static/2e283557c36e997941aeba5b9c5c528a/47498/6490e35a6d7fbb1f50befe65efeb6ba5.jpg 1200w,\n/static/2e283557c36e997941aeba5b9c5c528a/0e329/6490e35a6d7fbb1f50befe65efeb6ba5.jpg 1600w,\n/static/2e283557c36e997941aeba5b9c5c528a/541f7/6490e35a6d7fbb1f50befe65efeb6ba5.jpg 3685w","srcWebp":"/static/2e283557c36e997941aeba5b9c5c528a/58556/6490e35a6d7fbb1f50befe65efeb6ba5.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/2e283557c36e997941aeba5b9c5c528a/61e93/6490e35a6d7fbb1f50befe65efeb6ba5.webp 200w,\n/static/2e283557c36e997941aeba5b9c5c528a/1f5c5/6490e35a6d7fbb1f50befe65efeb6ba5.webp 400w,\n/static/2e283557c36e997941aeba5b9c5c528a/58556/6490e35a6d7fbb1f50befe65efeb6ba5.webp 800w,\n/static/2e283557c36e997941aeba5b9c5c528a/99238/6490e35a6d7fbb1f50befe65efeb6ba5.webp 1200w,\n/static/2e283557c36e997941aeba5b9c5c528a/7c22d/6490e35a6d7fbb1f50befe65efeb6ba5.webp 1600w,\n/static/2e283557c36e997941aeba5b9c5c528a/3726b/6490e35a6d7fbb1f50befe65efeb6ba5.webp 3685w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2812-markdown","title":"CTE, Concussions & CBD: How Can Cannabis Help","slug":"cte-concussions-and-cbd-how-can-cannabis-help","content":"Sports are a huge part of the culture in the U.S., especially when it comes to football. From high school games to the family pickup game at Thanksgiving to big Super Bowl parties, football is tightly woven into so many American traditions. \n\nWe think of our football players as tough, willing to take a hit, and as true warriors when they get back up from a punishing play. While all this may be true, research now shows that they’re also especially vulnerable to a dangerous condition called chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). And this bad news is that CTE may leave them with incurable brain damage. \n\nThough there’s no cure on the horizon, a compound found in _Cannabis sativa_ and hemp plants—cannabidiol (CBD)—may help ease symptoms of this devastating condition. \n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/564935726915516/united-states/san-francisco-california/hellomd/)\n\n### What Is CTE?\n\n[CTE is a degenerative brain disease, which causes symptoms similar to Alzheimer’s disease](https://www.sportsmd.com/concussions-head-injuries/chronic-traumatic-encephalopathy-cte-2/#Classifications_of_chronic_traumatic_encephalopathy). CTE is characterized by neurological and physiological changes in the brain such as the buildup of tau, an abnormal protein. In CTE, tau builds up and clumps in areas of the brain where it shouldn’t be, disrupting brain functions.\n\nUnfortunately, there’s no way of diagnosing CTE while someone is alive. It can only be confirmed after death by examining the brain for tau deposits.\n\nStill, unlike Alzheimer’s disease, CTE has a clear cause—trauma from repeated concussions. First noted among boxers, and now well known as a condition that affects football players, this incurable disease can affect anyone with a history of concussions. But most of the conversation about CTE is in relation to contact sports athletes. The repeated blows to the head, falls and collisions during these sports can cause repeated concussions and lead to CTE. \n\nThis difficult-to-live-with condition causes symptoms like:\n\n* Anger, depression, anxiety and other mood disturbances \n* Impulse control \n* Deterioration in attention, concentration and memory\n* Disorientation, dizziness and confusion\n* Headaches\n* Poor judgment\n* Slowed muscular movements\n* Difficulty walking, speaking and swallowing\n* Tremors\n* Vertigo\n* Drooping eyelids\n* Deafness\n\nWhile there are some pharmaceutical options to address the symptoms of CTE, [there’s no cure or established treatment for the disease](https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-traumatic-encephalopathy/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20370925). The best prevention for CTE is to avoid activities that are likely to cause concussive incidents, and to make sure that concussions are treated by a qualified medical professional immediately. \n\n### Can Athletes Take CBD?\n\nThankfully, CBD offers help where conventional medicine is lacking. Unfortunately, not everyone has access to medical marijuana. But CBD is the most common medicinal chemical in hemp—and hemp-derived CBD is available nationwide. On a molecular level the CBD from cannabis marijuana and the CBD from hemp is the same. \n\nSo, hemp-derived CBD has properties that can be extremely beneficial for those dealing with the symptoms of CTE. From protecting the brain from concussive trauma to reducing symptoms like pain, anger, depression, headaches and tremors, CBD offers hope for those who suffer from the condition. \n\nUnfortunately, those who are most in need of CBD—professional, high school and college athletes—are usually barred from taking it, because it comes from cannabis. Cannabis is still a Schedule 1 substance and most sports organizations ban its use.\n\nThe World Anti-Doping Agency recently removed CBD from its list of banned substances. But the major sports leagues in the U.S. including the NFL and NBA still prohibit anything related to cannabis, no matter where it comes from. Even when CBD comes from hemp (which is just cannabis with very low levels of THC), it’s still not allowed for these athletes.\n\nBut now players are starting complain. Some have begun to use CBD and—realizing how helpful it can be—are fighting to change the rules. \n\nSuper Bowl champion Leonard Marshall says his life changed for the better since he swapped out synthetic prescription medications that his doctors prescribed, for CBD. “I found with CBD I had a higher pain threshold, I felt calm and finally, I felt ‘Leonard could be Leonard’ again,” he said. \n\nJake Plummer, a former pro-football quarterback shared his positive results as well, saying “Since I started taking CBD regularly, there are no more slow-moving, dreadful days with headaches, joint stiffness and wandering thoughts.” \n\nAs studies continue to find more and more confirmed cases of CTE in deceased athletes, it’s becoming more urgent than ever to bring awareness to the role CBD could play in protecting the brains and lives of these vulnerable athletes. \n\n### How CBD Can Help Prevent Concussions & CTE\n\nSo how can hemp-derived CBD help these athletes fight CTE? There are a few ways. \n\nMost importantly, CBD is a powerful neuroprotectant. In fact, the [U.S. government holds a patent for CBD—a way for them to research using CBD in this way](https://www.alchimiaweb.com/blogfr/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/US6630507.pdf). Some researchers argue that we should be using this power to help protect athletes.\n\nLester Grinspoon, a cannabis researcher and professor emeritus from Harvard University believes [NFL players should play with CBD in their system](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/ravens-lineman-pushing-marijuana-on-the-nfl/2016/06/05/b600dda4-28fc-11e6-ae4a-3cdd5fe74204_story.html?utm_term=.26730c76ca62), saying, “I would have each individual take a capsule an hour or two before they play or practice.” \n\nResearch suggests that when patients have CBD in their brain, they’re less likely to be damaged by traumatic injuries. So, CBD could be used preventatively to protect the brain’s neurons during a concussion. \n\nAdditionally, CBD may help protect the brain even after injury. Research on Alzheimer’s disease shows that [CBD works to protect the brain by inhibiting the accumulation of tau](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16389547)—that nasty protein that accumulates in both the brains of those with Alzheimer's and those with CTE. Taking CBD for CTE may help reduce or prevent buildup of tau, avoiding the loss of function that comes from these buildups. \n\nTo add to its list of positive effects on the brain, [cannabinoids have also been shown to help promote the growth of new brain cells](https://www.jci.org/articles/view/25509), potentially repairing damage that was already done. \n\n### Could CBD Address CTE’s Side Effects?\n\nBesides protecting and repairing the brain directly, CBD can also help with many of the side effects of CTE. [CBD is known for so many health benefits](https://hellomd.com/articles/what-is-hemp-cbd/) including easing:\n\n* Pain\n* Inflammation\n* Depression\n* Anxiety\n* Tremors \n* Movement problems \n\nThis is because these symptoms are regulated by the endocannabinoid system (ECS). The [ECS is a system of receptors](https://hellomd.com/articles/what-is-the-endocannabinoid-system/) throughout the human body, which are activated by cannabinoids from marijuana, as well as endocannabinoids that the body naturally produces. When our bodies’ natural endocannabinoids fail to properly regulate these functions, such as with CTE, adding plant cannabinoids like CBD can help activate the system, restoring balance. \n\nIt’s no wonder so many athletes suffering from these symptoms are now coming forward to share how helpful CBD has been in bringing back everything from their physical movement to their state of mind. \n\n### Taking Hemp for CTE\n\nIf you’re considering consuming CBD for a brain injury, your first best step is to talk to a doctor who’s knowledgeable in cannabinoid treatments. You can [consult with one HelloMD’s doctors who are well-versed in cannabis science](https://www.hellomd.com/) by video conference from the comfort and privacy of your own home.  \n\nOnce a doctor lets you know what dosing is appropriate for your condition, [we have a wide variety of CBD products](https://hellomd.com/articles/purchasing-cbd-products-whats-real-and-whats-fake) to choose from including hemp CBD tinctures, oils, lotions, bath soaks and even vape pens. \n\nFor those looking to avoid any psychoactive effects from THC or folks who live in places where medical marijuana isn’t available, hemp-based CBD products are an easy option. Hemp has very low levels of THC, so these products won’t result in a head high. This means you can medicate throughout the day and still be able to work and take care of your daily responsibilities. \n\nSuffering from the symptoms of CTE? Don’t wait for them to get worse—CBD may be the treatment you need. \n\nIf you’re new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://hellomd.com/articles/cannabis-101-what-you-need-to-know-about-marijuana/) post. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's easy, private and 100% online.\n\nPhoto credit: [Pixabay](https://www.pexels.com/@pixabay)\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3888888888888888,"src":"/static/3b4a4e35ef237a5dd54b0ab9c111f660/14b42/e2ebc657a17c1445e510a3eb297ae869.jpg","srcSet":"/static/3b4a4e35ef237a5dd54b0ab9c111f660/f836f/e2ebc657a17c1445e510a3eb297ae869.jpg 200w,\n/static/3b4a4e35ef237a5dd54b0ab9c111f660/2244e/e2ebc657a17c1445e510a3eb297ae869.jpg 400w,\n/static/3b4a4e35ef237a5dd54b0ab9c111f660/14b42/e2ebc657a17c1445e510a3eb297ae869.jpg 800w,\n/static/3b4a4e35ef237a5dd54b0ab9c111f660/47498/e2ebc657a17c1445e510a3eb297ae869.jpg 1200w,\n/static/3b4a4e35ef237a5dd54b0ab9c111f660/0e329/e2ebc657a17c1445e510a3eb297ae869.jpg 1600w,\n/static/3b4a4e35ef237a5dd54b0ab9c111f660/e51f9/e2ebc657a17c1445e510a3eb297ae869.jpg 3088w","srcWebp":"/static/3b4a4e35ef237a5dd54b0ab9c111f660/58556/e2ebc657a17c1445e510a3eb297ae869.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/3b4a4e35ef237a5dd54b0ab9c111f660/61e93/e2ebc657a17c1445e510a3eb297ae869.webp 200w,\n/static/3b4a4e35ef237a5dd54b0ab9c111f660/1f5c5/e2ebc657a17c1445e510a3eb297ae869.webp 400w,\n/static/3b4a4e35ef237a5dd54b0ab9c111f660/58556/e2ebc657a17c1445e510a3eb297ae869.webp 800w,\n/static/3b4a4e35ef237a5dd54b0ab9c111f660/99238/e2ebc657a17c1445e510a3eb297ae869.webp 1200w,\n/static/3b4a4e35ef237a5dd54b0ab9c111f660/7c22d/e2ebc657a17c1445e510a3eb297ae869.webp 1600w,\n/static/3b4a4e35ef237a5dd54b0ab9c111f660/61429/e2ebc657a17c1445e510a3eb297ae869.webp 3088w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2810-markdown","title":"Wildflower: Hemp-Derived CBD for Holistic Wellness","slug":"wildflower-hemp-derived-cbd-for-holistic-wellness","content":"[Wildflower](https://www.hellomd.com/brands/5b5a2b9ecad6a4000967d6da/wildflower) says its mission is to “connect people with the healing power of plants.” Headquartered in Vancouver, B.C., the company designs and develops hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) products—from capsules and tinctures to vaporizers, topicals and soaps—using 100% natural ingredients and tested by third-party labs for quality assurance.\n\nThe company, which sources only European-certified oil, is focused on transparency and sustainability. As well, Wildflower is all about marrying holistic wellness with product innovation.\n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\nHelloMD spoke with Wildflower’s Creative Director Amy Yamamura to find out more about how the company got its start, the quality of Wildflower’s products and why she believes in hemp-derived CBD.\n\n### You mentioned that both the CEO William MacLean and you suffered from chronic pain. Maybe you can give us a little bit of background on how your search for pain relief was the genesis for Wildflower. \n\n![CEO William Maclean uses Wildflower products for his aches and pains.](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-051de695-fcb8-4f68-a70a-6baae773882a/original.png)\n\n**Amy Yamamura:** William’s always been an athlete, specifically a volleyball player, so he's had injuries through his whole career. I'm an amateur athlete myself with anxiety. And I'm a mother of two, so I'm constantly stressed. So, I was very interested in finding some relief.\n\nBut I really had an opposition to using over-the-counter or prescription medication, so was always sort of in limbo, getting naturopathic healing and not really finding something very effective. And then that's how we sort of really got strongly interested in CBD. \n\nSo, we launched Wildflower about four years ago. When we first started the business, we were going to be a cannabis-focused, a THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)-focused brand. And so, at first we were developing vaporizers. And then when we came to discover CBD and the potential of it, we sort of switched our focus towards more than the recreational and just really on the wellness side of things.\n\nAnd since then, from the beginning, we were very focused, not just on the sort of medical aspect of things, but also on our branding and the way you present things so that it's accessible to everybody. We didn't want to pigeonhole ourselves into just one market or the cannabis market. We wanted to be accessible to children, to—in the future—seniors, to everybody. There are huge applications for pets, for everything when it comes to CBD.\n\nRELATED: [5 PRODUCTS THAT’LL CHANGE YOUR MIND ABOUT HEMP-DERIVED CBD](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5b84620c81fea20008e62b9e/5-products-thatll-change-your-mind-about-hemp-derived-cbd)\n\n### And in terms of you being a mother and dealing with anxiety and stress, how has hemp-derived CBD and Wildflower, the creation of all of these products you've made, how have they helped you?\n\n**AY:** Tremendously. I honestly use everything every day. We don't have a huge selection of products. What we have is CBD capsules and tinctures, soaps and topicals, and vaporizers as well. My whole family uses it. I even use it for my dog.\n\n### So, you put your dog in the bath and use the CBD bath soaks on your Yorkie?\n\n![Rio gets bathed in Wildflower CBD+ soap.](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-cf5de5e1-8f89-441f-bcad-ae95d1e41b28/original.png)\n\n**AY:** Yes, my whole family uses CBD, including our dog Rio. He is a 14-year-old Yorkie, and I use our Vanilla CBD+ Soap for his shampoo. It lathers up great, makes his hair soft, since Yorkies have hair, not fur, and the scent is very faint, so we both love it.\n\nI even give him the sample tinctures with no flavor in it. We currently have flavor and aroma in our tinctures. But with the samples I put it on his dog food all of the time. \n\n### Can you speak specifically to how William has felt that CBD has helped him through athletic recovery? \n\n**AY:** William has been an active beach volleyball player for most of his life, and there was nothing out there that was completely natural and effective for his muscle and joint pain until we discovered CBD. The CBD+ Cool Stick has been a life saver for post-workout pain and muscle treatments.\n\nThere’s the added benefit of CBD that helps with sunburns. William says he started to notice this benefit after he used the stick on his inflamed neck and shoulder. His sunburn would get way better whenever he used it.\n\n### Can you speak to the development of your disposable vaporizer, the combination of the essential oils into it and really what you stand for with this product, because it's a somewhat unique product out on the market.\n\n**AY:** We were always interested in doing a concentrated oil and the technology came William’s way. It was the best tech that we've seen on the market, because it was made in the U.S. It was made by engineers that were working on Boeing, aerodynamic engineers. So, it had a very, very solid technology.\n\nMost of the vaporizers out there, when you open them up, they’re quite cheap, and there are a lot of harmful metals and other things that are in them. So, we were really intrigued by this technology, and we had a partner that we work with to make the concentration, the CBD oil.\n\nIt was my idea to combine the essential oils, because we really believe in plant medicine and the healing properties the plants give us naturally. I thought: We have two great things. Why not combine them? And there was nothing like that on the market. And I wanted it myself—to have something that's [aromatherapy with CBD](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5ae758a4049b4f000a64e928/aromatherapy-is-smelling-cannabis-enough-to-reap-its-benefits).\n\nAnd so we just tried a whole bunch of essential oils to see what worked. It was a lot of trial and error. We're still always doing research and development for the formulations. And it's an ongoing effort. \n\n### Some people have said there are no high-quality, hemp-based CBD vaporizers. Other people have said you should never combine essential oils even though we understand that they're essentially terpenes. How do you stand behind the safety and the inhalation of the different oils that you have in your hemp-based CBD vaporizers? \n\n**AY:** Wildflower's vaporizers are a smart and modern CBD delivery device.  When you breathe in air from the device, the suction activates a small battery [to heat] up the liquid CBD formulation. As the CBD oil heats up, it turns into a mist consisting of oil vapor and carbon dioxide, along with the active compounds released from the CBD and essential oils. \n\nVaping isn’t the same as smoking. Smoking is the act of burning substances and then inhaling the burned material. There’s no burning of any substance when using Wildflower's vaporizers. The smoke-like haze that you see is vapor, similar to steam coming off of boiling water, as the liquid inside our vaporizer heats up to approximately 300 degrees F.\n \nWe create custom CBD formulations from CBD oil that’s grown in and harvested from the clean soil in the EU, with essential oils sourced from reputable United States companies. Our CBD oil is tested by a third-party lab to make sure there are no contaminants or chemical pesticides, ensuring the safety of our product. \n\nWe just launched a rechargeable vaporizer. We really would like to move towards the rechargeable, more environmentally friendly, but at the same time there’s a time and place for the disposable vaporizer. So we want to keep both options available. \n\n### Where do you source all of your materials? Do you sort of have relationships with farms? How do you make sure that all of your ingredients are of the highest quality?\n\n**AY:** We try to cultivate a relationship with all of our partners wherever the ingredient is coming from. In terms of CBD and extractions, we do visit the sites, and we work with the best, in our opinion, the best extractors responsible. Our CBD is sourced from the EU, so in order to vet that, we talk to partner overseas and we do independent lab testing on our oils.\n\n### You mentioned using your products for anxiety. Are there any other conditions that you think the Wildflower hemp-based CBD products are great for? \n\n![Wildflower CBD+ Healing Stick](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-d7ec44ee-6e95-40ab-80bd-eebdaacd2bdc/original.png)\n\n**AY:** Yeah, for sure. Our goal was topicals, Cooling Stick and Healing Stick. For example, I use it whenever I have like a zit or inflammation on my skin. We found out it really works for sunburn, because when we were using it for shoulder pain, we found it was effective for sunburn, too. It's got a very strong minty scent, but it works. So I use it for those skin conditions, and it definitely works.\n\nAnd in terms of capsules and tinctures, I used to get a lot of cold sores, and I'd have to take medical chemical creams and all that. But now I take the tincture right away and sometimes even rub it onto my cold sore, and it works miracles for me.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.36986301369863,"src":"/static/e8d579e26cd9eb636b6514a680650055/14b42/c9e04dcf94f6d094c83b124ffd531619.jpg","srcSet":"/static/e8d579e26cd9eb636b6514a680650055/f836f/c9e04dcf94f6d094c83b124ffd531619.jpg 200w,\n/static/e8d579e26cd9eb636b6514a680650055/2244e/c9e04dcf94f6d094c83b124ffd531619.jpg 400w,\n/static/e8d579e26cd9eb636b6514a680650055/14b42/c9e04dcf94f6d094c83b124ffd531619.jpg 800w,\n/static/e8d579e26cd9eb636b6514a680650055/47498/c9e04dcf94f6d094c83b124ffd531619.jpg 1200w,\n/static/e8d579e26cd9eb636b6514a680650055/0e329/c9e04dcf94f6d094c83b124ffd531619.jpg 1600w,\n/static/e8d579e26cd9eb636b6514a680650055/c59b8/c9e04dcf94f6d094c83b124ffd531619.jpg 1850w","srcWebp":"/static/e8d579e26cd9eb636b6514a680650055/58556/c9e04dcf94f6d094c83b124ffd531619.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/e8d579e26cd9eb636b6514a680650055/61e93/c9e04dcf94f6d094c83b124ffd531619.webp 200w,\n/static/e8d579e26cd9eb636b6514a680650055/1f5c5/c9e04dcf94f6d094c83b124ffd531619.webp 400w,\n/static/e8d579e26cd9eb636b6514a680650055/58556/c9e04dcf94f6d094c83b124ffd531619.webp 800w,\n/static/e8d579e26cd9eb636b6514a680650055/99238/c9e04dcf94f6d094c83b124ffd531619.webp 1200w,\n/static/e8d579e26cd9eb636b6514a680650055/7c22d/c9e04dcf94f6d094c83b124ffd531619.webp 1600w,\n/static/e8d579e26cd9eb636b6514a680650055/6b634/c9e04dcf94f6d094c83b124ffd531619.webp 1850w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2807-markdown","title":"5 Products That’ll Change Your Mind About Hemp-Derived CBD","slug":"5-products-thatll-change-your-mind-about-hemp-derived-cbd","content":"Why should you try cannabidiol (CBD) that comes from hemp? Well, we know that CBD has a variety of healing properties. And it can be extracted from both cannabis marijuana, which has a higher tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content, and cannabis hemp, which only contains 0.3% THC or lower by law. \n\nSome argue that CBD from cannabis marijuana is far superior, but I beg to differ. For many years I’ve enjoyed the therapeutic benefits of CBD derived from hemp, as well as from cannabis marijuana. And although there are some differences, I’ve been pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoy hemp-derived CBD. \n\nI think about that time I accidently allowed my small kids and myself to get badly sunburned on our Hawaiian vacation. I used CBD from hemp as a salve on their skin. When we woke up the next morning, the burns were non-existent—true story.\n\nCBD is CBD, whether it comes from either variety of the cannabis plant. The molecular structure is exactly the same. Hemp-derived CBD is legal in all 50 states and doesn’t have the same regulations as cannabis marijuana. You can also have peace of mind knowing that you won’t get high or have an uncomfortable experience with hemp-derived CBD as it contains minimal amounts of THC. \n\nHelloMD now [sells the highest-quality CBD products](www.hellolift.com/) nationwide. We’ve done the legwork for you—we only work with brands that lab test their products and use hemp-derived CBD that comes from reputable sources for the safest CBD products around.\n\nHere are some of my favorite hemp-derived CBD products and why I like them so much. \n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\n### 1. Melt Stress Away with Wildflower’s Disposable CBD Vaporizer \n\n![Wildflower Disposable Hemp CBD Vaporizer](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-bd09f5ce-ad41-4141-ae62-782e3560ea99/original.png)\n\nLast year in New York City, I ran into Wildflower’s [CBD + Aches](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5b5770d702f1740001522c60/cbd-aches) vaporizer. Super intrigued, I purchased the vaporizer expecting a less-than-stellar experience, as I’m a bit of a CBD snob. Well, now I love my Wildflower vaporizer and typically have it with me, especially when I may be in a stressful situation. \n\nSpeaking of which, last week was my birthday, and I foolishly decided to go skydiving. It hit me about ten minutes before the plane took off just how stressed I felt. Fortunately, I had my Wildflower pen with me and after a few inhales, I was suddenly much calmer. \n\nCBD is well known for having powerful anti-anxiety properties and it has been shown to treat:\n\n* Panic disorder\n* Social anxiety\n* PTSD \n* Moderate depression\n\nAnother plus with Wildflower’s vaporizer is that not only does the company use quality ingredients in their vape oils, but they made sure the actual pen was made from metals that are safe when heated. Not every company that produces disposable vape pens pays attention to the pen as well as the oil. \n\nAnd if you care to know, I did jump from the plane, and I made it to the ground safely.   \n\n### 2. Keep Your Skin Glowing With Rose de Soie Cream by Verte Essentials\n\n![Verte Rose de Soie Hemp CBD Cream](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-660d5ec9-a672-49e1-a206-1aeb4199a884/original.png)\n\nFormer fine jewelry designer Blair Lauren Brown created [Verte Essentials](https://www.hellomd.com/brands/5b75dcd504458900013470bf/verte-essentials) so she could have a holistic line of CBD-infused beauty products that fit her vision of the world. \n\nSince learning about Verte Essentials, I’ve been using her facial cream, [Rose de Soie](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5b57ba0902f17400015230b5/rose-de-soie) every day, and I’m loving the results. In Blair’s words, “[Our philosophy is that beauty is inside and out, but it starts from within](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5b527f538904b90007731b48/beauty-inside-and-out-verte-essentials-hemp-botanicals). Every solution within our product line is meant to create beauty on the inside but will also show on the outside.”\n\nThe cream is light and smells delicious, gliding onto the skin effortlessly, without any greasy film. My skin positively laps it up. It’s light enough to combine with my vitamin C serum, yet moisturizing enough to use on its own. \n\nFor many years I’ve tried different topical CBD products, and this by far has been my favorite facial lotion to date. Rose de Soie is paraben free and in addition to CBD contains:\n\n* Aloe leaf juice\n* Coconut oil\n* Jojoba seed oil\n* Vitamin E\n* Sunflower seed oil\n* Rose water\n* Geranium extract\n\n### 3. Give Your Pup The Gift of Good Health With CBD Lamb Dog Treats By Holistic Hound \n\n![Holistic Hound CBD Lamb Dog Treats](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-848e30f6-e6af-4a74-a400-5c5a16ed83d0/original.png)\n\nI’m a big fan of [Holistic Hound’s Lamb CBD Dog Treats]( https://www.hellomd.com/products/5b57a1f302f1740001522f34/cbd-dog-treats-3mg). When my 14-year-old rat terrier, Desmond, started having terrible shoulder pain, he could barely walk from our front door to the street corner. The vet suggested we put Desmond on Tramadol, a powerful drug that works similarly to morphine.  We decided Tramadol wasn’t an option for him. His quality of life was plummeting as his pain increased—until we started him on hemp-derived CBD dog treats. \n\nAfter taking CBD treats regularly for about a week, Desmond’s condition improved and soon enough he was back to walking. And best of all, he seemed to have his normal smile back. CBD dog treats were a game-changer for him until the time of his death about a year and a half later.\n\nWhen searching for the highest-quality CBD dog treats to sell on HelloMD, we found [Holistic Hound](https://www.hellomd.com/brands/5b5a2979cad6a4000967d6d7/holistic-hound). Founder Heidi Hill developed her products with a mission to improve the overall health and wellness of pets. Her dog treats are made from organic, whole-plant ingredients. \n\nHeidi includes mushroom extract in her products, as she says, “I’ve seen the many benefits of medicinal mushrooms, and have been selling and using them for years. So, I loved the idea of [creating a product that combined mushrooms with the additional incredible benefits of hemp](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5b43e7df8904b90007731ac3/nourish-to-flourish-holistic-hound-hemp-oil-products). We get consistent customer feedback that our products are more effective than others they’ve tried, and I believe that this is due to this powerful combination.” \n\nI’ve been giving Juno, my hunk-of-love 150-pound Boerboel, the lamb CBD dog treats for some hip issues she’s been having, and I can say she loves them.\n\n### 4. Ease Your Aches & Pains With Relieve Pain Cream By Basic Jane \n\n![Basic Jane Hemp CBD Relieve Cream](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-7a7e24a9-f5bb-46c5-aeda-e1d555975658/original.png)\n\nCBD topicals are an approachable way to try hemp-derived CBD, like the [Relieve Pain Cream by Basic Jane](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5b57a97302f1740001522fa3/relieve-pain-cream). This topical really helps me with the aches and pains associated from a good workout or even if I happen to fracture a toe while skipping through a fountain in downtown Montreal on a warm summer’s night (yes, this happened a few weeks ago). \n\nThe Relieve Cream is one of my favorites because the texture of the cream is luxurious without being greasy, it smells like cool wintergreen and it actually works for me.\n\nRelieve was conceived by one of the co-founders of [Basic Jane](https://www.hellomd.com/brands/5b5a158ecad6a4000967d6d5/basic-jane) as way to help her 80-year-old mother deal with chronic pain. Both of the founders, Kersten and Jessica, have a background in research and science, and Kersten has a background as a nurse. \n\nTo help develop the best CBD product for pain relief, they’ve even sequenced the genomes of _Cannabis sativa_ plants, which helped in the formulation of Relieve. Jessica says, “[Basic Jane produces cream, gel, sprays and oils in three signature scents](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5b6f5ec681fea20008e62aed/basic-jane-hemp-cbd-remedies-for-your-aches-and-pains). We also offer Relieve, Relax and Awake lines. Our Relieve line contains our signature blend of wintergreen and peppermint to provide cooling relief for your aches and pains; it comes in a cream, gel, spray or oil.”\n\n### 5. Fight Pain With Full-Spectrum CBD Hemp Oil Drops By Elixinol\n\n![Elixinol Hemp CBD Oil](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-8618f6f1-4aa5-4675-a9dc-53312f38cf07/original.png)\n\nI launched HelloMD with my co-founder because CBD helped stop migraines that plagued me for 25 years. No pharmaceutical helped me manage my pain, with the exception of the opiate Vicodin, which isn’t meant to be a long-term solution. CBD from cannabis not only helped manage my pain but has prevented my migraines altogether. \n\nAlthough, I can’t claim that the [Elixinol Cinnamint Drops](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5b57a95202f1740001522f9f/cbd-hemp-oil-drops) will stop migraines or prevent any other condition, I can say that [Elixinol](https://www.hellomd.com/brands/5b5a2815cad6a4000967d6d6/elixinol) offers one of the highest-quality hemp-derived CBD products on the market. \n\nElixinol uses safe CO2 extraction and the highest-quality CBD hemp oil. According to Elixinol’s Chris Husong, the company is focused on quality, stating, “… in 2018, we went into the agriculture business and are now growing much of our own hemp in Colorado. This gives us complete seed-to-sale control over the process. And it ensures we have not only [the quantity of full-spectrum hemp oil we need, but also the quality full-spectrum hemp oil our customers have come to expect from Elixinol](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5b6291d9a1805500087dba24/elixinol-hemp-cbd-for-better-health-and-wellness).”\n\nIf you’re still unsure about any of these products or others you find on HelloMD, head over to our [Answers](https://www.hellomd.com/answers) page where you can post a question and one of our in-the-know customer service specialists will be happy to answer it for you. \n\n\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3888888888888888,"src":"/static/5c43de7b6fc4895797b2fb6d4e9cde7d/14b42/2c55e474198207da3c8a2253da677633.jpg","srcSet":"/static/5c43de7b6fc4895797b2fb6d4e9cde7d/f836f/2c55e474198207da3c8a2253da677633.jpg 200w,\n/static/5c43de7b6fc4895797b2fb6d4e9cde7d/2244e/2c55e474198207da3c8a2253da677633.jpg 400w,\n/static/5c43de7b6fc4895797b2fb6d4e9cde7d/14b42/2c55e474198207da3c8a2253da677633.jpg 800w,\n/static/5c43de7b6fc4895797b2fb6d4e9cde7d/47498/2c55e474198207da3c8a2253da677633.jpg 1200w,\n/static/5c43de7b6fc4895797b2fb6d4e9cde7d/0e329/2c55e474198207da3c8a2253da677633.jpg 1600w,\n/static/5c43de7b6fc4895797b2fb6d4e9cde7d/2db2e/2c55e474198207da3c8a2253da677633.jpg 3845w","srcWebp":"/static/5c43de7b6fc4895797b2fb6d4e9cde7d/58556/2c55e474198207da3c8a2253da677633.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/5c43de7b6fc4895797b2fb6d4e9cde7d/61e93/2c55e474198207da3c8a2253da677633.webp 200w,\n/static/5c43de7b6fc4895797b2fb6d4e9cde7d/1f5c5/2c55e474198207da3c8a2253da677633.webp 400w,\n/static/5c43de7b6fc4895797b2fb6d4e9cde7d/58556/2c55e474198207da3c8a2253da677633.webp 800w,\n/static/5c43de7b6fc4895797b2fb6d4e9cde7d/99238/2c55e474198207da3c8a2253da677633.webp 1200w,\n/static/5c43de7b6fc4895797b2fb6d4e9cde7d/7c22d/2c55e474198207da3c8a2253da677633.webp 1600w,\n/static/5c43de7b6fc4895797b2fb6d4e9cde7d/00dcf/2c55e474198207da3c8a2253da677633.webp 3845w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2796-markdown","title":"Basic Jane: Hemp CBD Remedies for Your Aches & Pains","slug":"basic-jane-hemp-cbd-remedies-for-your-aches-and-pains","content":"[Basic Jane](https://www.hellomd.com/brands/5b5a158ecad6a4000967d6d5/basic-jane) is the first consumer-focused line of products from research company Verda Bio, which was founded by scientists with the mission to discover, develop and bring novel cannabinoid-based remedies to market. Basic Jane has been able to create natural pain remedies—including gels, creams and sprays—powered by Verda Bio. \n\nNamed one of the most interesting people in cannabis by _The Seattle Times_ and a cannabis leading lady by _Cannabis Now_, co-founder Jessica Tonani is a biotechnology professional with two decades of experience in life science research. She became interested in cannabinoids due to an incurable illness she suffers from. With her best friend Kersten Gaba, who’s a clinical research nurse, they founded Verda Bio.\n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\nVerda Bio has been active in obtaining cannabis research legislation in Washington state. Currently, Verda Bio has the only state-issued cannabis research license in the country. Verda Bio has sequenced the genomes of _Cannabis sativa_ plants, collaborated with leading research institutes and tracked feedback from users to create a high-quality line of plant-based topicals, which are sold by Basic Jane.\n\nHelloMD talked with Jessica (pictured below right with Kersten) about how Basic Jane got its start, why she and Kersten decided to use hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) in its products, and the various topical blends it has to offer.  \n\n![Kersten & Jessica, co-founders of Basic Jane](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-050cae7d-47de-436b-8ae3-972d673554ed/original.png)\n\n### The founders of Basic Jane have a background in research and science. What led you to start Basic Jane?\n\n**Jessica Tonani:** The idea for Basic Jane topicals was founded in 2014 when my co-founder Kersten was approached by her 80-year-old mother who was devastated to learn she could no longer take her anti-inflammatory medications for the painful arthritis in her knees, hands and the degenerative disks in her back. As a nurse, she had to find a way to help. I was a little skeptical about whether we’d be able to help, but our research was a success. \n\nA few months later, Basic Jane’s first Relieve formula was developed in 2014. Relieve was formally introduced to the public in 2017 after years of research and development. \n\n### Your product line focuses on topicals, all with hemp-derived CBD. What’s the science behind CBD working in our bodies?\n\n**JT:** This is a great question and an emerging area of research. The question of how CBD works in the body is a complicated question to answer, because CBD doesn’t do just one thing in the body. We know that CBD interacts with a number of different receptors in the body including GPR18, GPR55, GPR 119, 5HT1A and TRPV2. Using CBD for pain relief has been researched since the 1970s, but it wasn’t until the early 2000s that research began to explore the use of CBD for topical and transdermal systems of pain relief.\n\nResearch has shown several ways CBD leads to pain relief in the body including using the adenosine pathway. But the complete mechanism is still being discovered. We continue to perform research ourselves and collaborate with other researchers to determine how CBD works in the body. \n\n### Why did Basic Jane choose to use hemp-derived CBD vs. CBD from cannabis marijuana or even a THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) topical?\n\n**JT:** The CBD molecule derived from any cannabis plant, hemp or marijuana, is exactly the same molecule. Hemp plants simply don’t produce high levels of THC. \nAt Basic Jane, our goal is to build effective pain relief products. We began our research to find the perfect pain relief formulation by exploring multiple compounds from cannabis. The data led us to CBD. We found people had the greatest pain relief with products containing CBD. \n\nIt was a natural transition for us to move to _Cannabis sativa_ plants with less than 0.3% THC—hemp—to manufacture our products. Hemp is legally used to produce topical products, food supplements, textiles and an endless supply of other products. This is the reason why we use hemp plants. Hemp plants allow us to create products to address everyday aches and pains that are easily accessible to everyone.  \n### Anecdotally speaking, why are topicals being used by people for aches and pains?\n\n**JT:** People are using Basic Jane products for aches and pains because they’re experiencing relief. We hear from a broad spectrum of people using the products ranging in age from young athletes to 103-year-olds. Our customers tell us that people like the idea of being able to target pain relief with a topical without taking a pill. No one wants to go through life with pain.  \n\nHere are a couple of the testimonials on our website:\n\n“Basic Jane provides the relief I need so I can get back to my exercise routine again. Thanks, Basic Jane, I am so thankful for your products!” —Ester\n\n“This has been a wonderful product for me as I am no longer in constant pain from my hip area and in my lower back. I feel like I have my life back.” —Shirley \n\n### Basic Jane talks about the “genomes of the cannabis” plant when speaking about its products. What do you like to highlight about the cannabis plant that you use and the overall line-up of ingredients?\n\n**JT:** Studying the genomes of cannabis allows us to begin to understand how and why the plant produces different cannabinoids. For example, the genetics of a plant will dictate if a cannabis plant is a hemp plant (produces less than 0.3% THC) or marijuana.\n\nWe’re very interested in researching molecules like THCV, CBG and CBC. We hope that by understanding the genetics of cannabis, we’ll be able to expand our products beyond CBD to other molecules—such as CBDV, THCV and so on—which may have equal or better pain relief properties in the future. \n\n### Why do you have different kinds of topicals? Are they used for different reasons?\n\n**JT:** We know people have different needs, and so we’ve built products to address those differences. We generally refer people to the following comparison chart, which you can find on our [website](https://basicjane.com/pages/comparison-chart).\n\n![Basic Jane product comparison chart](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-38565bc7-dbe1-4cbb-893e-4f3dabe1e6cf/original.png)\n\nBasic Jane produces cream, gel, sprays and oils in three signature scents. We offer Relieve, Relax and Awake lines. Our Relieve line contains our signature blend of wintergreen and peppermint to provide cooling relief for your aches and pains; it contains a cream, gel, spray and oil.\n\nOur Relax line contains our signature blend of lavender, ylang-ylang and clary sage to relax and calm your aches and pains; it contains a spray and an oil. Meanwhile, our Awake line contains our signature blend of citrus, bergamot and ginger to refresh the soul and soothe your aches and pains; it contains a spray and an oil. \n\nWe find some people have a personal preference as to what format—cream, gel, spray or oil—they use. But we also designed the products to address different needs. For example, the Relieve cream is a nourishing and indulgent cream, providing rapid cooling pain relief. We find people love to use this product before bed or first thing in the morning, but it may be a little thick to use before a workout or under a brace.\n\nIn contrast, the Relieve gel is a light, aloe-based gel designed to penetrate deep and absorb quickly to decrease inflammation and provide cooling relief. Relieve gel is the perfect product to use in hot weather or when working out due to its quick absorption. We find people love to use this product before they go to the gym or under braces.\n\n![Basic Jane product line](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-779add64-d0a3-41cf-bdb8-465f36bf1589/original.jpg)\n\nOur newest products are the Basic Jane pain relief sprays—available in Awake, Relax and Relieve scents—which are designed to be used on hard-to-reach areas or for particularly stubborn pain—meaning, they’re our strongest product. The pain sprays are fast-acting and extremely easy to apply.\n\nFinally, our oils, also available in Awake, Relax and Relieve, are compact rollerball applicators, which are perfect to carry on the go. We find people love to use these products on the bottom of their feet or key areas on the body like their temples, wrists and neck line. \n\n### Where does Basic Jane source its hemp-derived CBD? \n\n**JT:** We source our hemp from Europe. \n\n### Basic Jane has a comprehensive menu of CBD topicals. What are your most popular products and why?\n\n**JT:** Basic Jane’s most popular product is our Relieve cream, which is a thick, nourishing cream containing a signature blend of peppermint, menthol and hemp-derived CBD. People love the rapid onset of pain relief and the cooling relief of this nourishing cream. This is the perfect product to apply before you go to sleep or in the morning. This is my favorite product.  I love to use it on sore feet after a long day.\n\nOur Relieve gel is also extremely popular, especially in the warmer seasons, as it’s a light aloe-based gel that contains a powerful combination of peppermint, arnica, cooling menthol and hemp-derived CBD to provide light, soothing relief. The gel is perfect for athletes as the lightweight gel can be used under braces without causing the brace to slip. Our gel is also used for relief from sunburns and bug bites.\n\nRelieve gel is my co-founder’s favorite product. She’s a rower, which can cause leg cramps. She loves to use Relieve gel pre and post-rowing.    \n\nFinally, we just recently launched our pain relief sprays, which have become extremely popular. They’re easy to apply and work quickly. All three sprays contain menthol and hemp-derived CBD to penetrate deep and decrease pain.\n\nHowever, each spray has a different set of essential oils. Relax spray has a calming effect caused by a combination of the lavender, clary sage and ylang ylang.  Awake spray contains an energizing blend of ginger, orange and lime. Relieve spray has a cooling effect due to a combination of peppermint and wintergreen. \n\nI use the Awake spray every morning; the Relieve spray mid-day; and the Relax spray before bed to combat “computer shoulder” and “text neck.” \n\n### CBD is all the rage, but there’s some question about safety and efficacy of products at the moment. How would you advise omeone to choose the right product for them and ensure they’re not buying snake oil?\n\n**JT:** I’d recommend buying from trusted vendors who are willing to provide transparency on all of their ingredients.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3986013986013985,"src":"/static/9c757ef7ffd25b82b50bbd51bc3c92bf/14b42/130b2de22d3374a880b4120ac93a4e5a.jpg","srcSet":"/static/9c757ef7ffd25b82b50bbd51bc3c92bf/f836f/130b2de22d3374a880b4120ac93a4e5a.jpg 200w,\n/static/9c757ef7ffd25b82b50bbd51bc3c92bf/2244e/130b2de22d3374a880b4120ac93a4e5a.jpg 400w,\n/static/9c757ef7ffd25b82b50bbd51bc3c92bf/14b42/130b2de22d3374a880b4120ac93a4e5a.jpg 800w,\n/static/9c757ef7ffd25b82b50bbd51bc3c92bf/47498/130b2de22d3374a880b4120ac93a4e5a.jpg 1200w,\n/static/9c757ef7ffd25b82b50bbd51bc3c92bf/0e329/130b2de22d3374a880b4120ac93a4e5a.jpg 1600w,\n/static/9c757ef7ffd25b82b50bbd51bc3c92bf/4b3f4/130b2de22d3374a880b4120ac93a4e5a.jpg 3740w","srcWebp":"/static/9c757ef7ffd25b82b50bbd51bc3c92bf/58556/130b2de22d3374a880b4120ac93a4e5a.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/9c757ef7ffd25b82b50bbd51bc3c92bf/61e93/130b2de22d3374a880b4120ac93a4e5a.webp 200w,\n/static/9c757ef7ffd25b82b50bbd51bc3c92bf/1f5c5/130b2de22d3374a880b4120ac93a4e5a.webp 400w,\n/static/9c757ef7ffd25b82b50bbd51bc3c92bf/58556/130b2de22d3374a880b4120ac93a4e5a.webp 800w,\n/static/9c757ef7ffd25b82b50bbd51bc3c92bf/99238/130b2de22d3374a880b4120ac93a4e5a.webp 1200w,\n/static/9c757ef7ffd25b82b50bbd51bc3c92bf/7c22d/130b2de22d3374a880b4120ac93a4e5a.webp 1600w,\n/static/9c757ef7ffd25b82b50bbd51bc3c92bf/a26f6/130b2de22d3374a880b4120ac93a4e5a.webp 3740w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2794-markdown","title":"DIY Recipe: Light & Healthy Hemp CBD-Infused Hummus","slug":"diy-recipe-light-and-healthy-hemp-cbd-infused-hummus","content":"Hummus is a protein-packed, light and healthy snack option. You can pair it with a flatbread, carrots, snap peas, celery, use it as a salad dressing or spread it on a sandwich. It’s versatile and so incredibly easy to make at home. \n\nCombine it with the therapeutic benefits of cannabidiol (CBD) oil derived from hemp—pain relief, relaxation, muscle recovery, reduced inflammation—and you’ve got yourself the perfect midday pick-me-up, appetizer option or happy hour snack. \n\nWe’re pretty sure you’ll breeze through this recipe for hemp CBD-infused hummus and never go for store-bought hummus again. \n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\n### Ingredients for Hemp CBD-Infused Hummus \n\nMakes 1 1/2 cups\n\n* 30 mL of hemp CBD oil (you can customize this according to your normal dose) \n* 1 15-oz can chickpeas or 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas\n* 1/4 cup tahini \n* 1 garlic clove, minced\n* 3/4 tsp kosher salt\n* 1/2 tsp ground cumin\n* 2–3 tbsp of water, depending on desired consistency\n* A pinch of ground paprika for garnish\n\nRELATED: [WHAT IS HEMP CBD?](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/55f6ea9c65393944020d0000/what-is-hemp-cbd) \n\n### How to Make Hemp CBD-Infused Hummus\n\n1. Rinse the chickpeas thoroughly and let them drain completely in a colander.\n2. Once the chickpeas are ready, add them to your food processor with the hemp CBD oil, lemon juice, tahini and salt. \n3. Blend ingredients in the food processor until creamy; add water for desired consistency. \n4. 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