One of Hollywood’s most visible advocates for cannabis and CBD products is Whoopi Goldberg. She is the only black woman to win an EGOT – an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award – as well as a long-time host of The View and one of the world’s most recognizable female comedians.
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C(eleb)BD: Whoopi Goldberg
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The History of CBD: Hindu and CBD
Cannabis has been tied to spiritual and mental well-being throughout history, and few faiths have embraced it as explicitly as the Hindu religion.
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The History of CBD: Judaism and Cannabis
The first night of Passover was last weekend, and as families gather for their Seder meals, here is a friendly reminder that cannabis is a part of Jewish sacred texts.
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The History of CBD: The Bard Loved The Bud
William Shakespeare is a giant in the literary and theatrical world. His plays and poems have been performed for hundreds of years and taught to less-than-thrilled high schoolers for generations. Romeo & Juliet is more than just a doomed romance, it has become its own sub-genre.
Anyone who ever had to read Romeo & Juliet in high school also knows that Shakespeare is open minded when it comes to herbal remedies. In Sonnet 76, he explicitly references a “noted weed.” Cannabis is the only explanation for Mercutio’s Queen Mab speech, not to mention most of what happens in A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
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CBD Can Make Farming More Sustainable. Here’s How.
In 2021, American consumers have more information and resources than ever at their fingertips. They can research where the fruits and vegetables in their grocery were grown, if the farm is abiding by fair labor practices, and if the crops were grown organically. They want to know the environmental impact of their choices and feel good about supporting sustainable farming. There is one vital tool available to farmers that is sometimes left out of conversations about sustainability or drowned out by hot topics like pesticides. It is all-natural and requires a return to traditional farming practices, and hemp will play a key role.
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CBD and Skin Care: 5 Uses You Might Not Know
There is ongoing research about the numerous benefits of CBD, including for people living with depression, anxiety, and chronic pain. More self-care and wellness companies, though, are using it in their facial cleansers, lip balms, sleep masks, and other skin care products. Besides new marketing angles, why is CBD showing up in skin care products, and why is it better to go with pure CBD product?
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Canine CBD: The Facts, The Side Effects, And How CBD Oil Can Help Your Dog
Every dog, like every human, can react to medication and treatments in different ways. The information below is educational, but it is not meant to substitute the advice of your veterinarian. Consult with your dog’s veterinarian before starting any new treatments. Approximately 63.4 million households in the United States own dogs. They outnumber cat households, as well as every other category put together, including fishes, birds, reptiles, and horses. In the beginnings of the Covid-19 pandemic, analysts predicted that the United States would see a baby boom. The baby boom did not happen. Instead, Americans adopted more dogs.
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$20 Billion Boom: CBD’s Growing Economic Impact
Forbes is reporting that in only a few years, CBD products will be a $20 billion market. If it reaches this number, it will be a compound annual growth rate of 49%, and looking at the factors in play, that number in reality could be greater than $20 billion.
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The History of CBD: Our First President Grew Hemp
George Washington is a man who made history. He was the commander in chief who led the American colonies to victory in the Revolutionary War. As the nation’s first president, he defined the role, and he could have served more than two terms but chose to step down. Presidents’ Day was originally called Washington’s Birthday, though it was later changed to honor both Washington and Lincoln’s birthdays. George Washington is a giant in American history, but he was also a man. A farmer, to be exact.
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