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4 potential side effects of hemp oil supplements

Christina DeBusk

Hemp has been used for medicinal purposes since around 2300 BC according to Rowan Robinson. . Additionally, some of the health conditions it has been used to help treat since that time include those related to digestive disorders, neurological issues, insomnia, depression, migraines, and inflammation. While this is good news for people who suffer from these types of ailments, supplements made from hemp oil do come with some potential side effects

Hemp oil might be the answer for your patients with arthritis

Christina DeBusk

Though there are currently approximately 54.4 million adult Americans with doctor-diagnosed arthritis. This is condition now afflicting almost one in four individuals, or 22.7 percent of the population—that number is expected to increase to 78.4 million by the year 2040 according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC also points out that two out of three future arthritis sufferers are expected to be women.

[Infographic] Are your patients absorbing their supplements?

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In order for nutrients contained in dietary supplements to effectively provide the important health benefits for which they are intended, it is critical that supplements are formulated with optimal absorption in mind. While this might appear obvious, the task can be easier said than done. Our digestive tract is essentially an aqueous environment, and although our bodies are equipped with systems (i.e, enzymes, bile acids, etc.) to assist with the absorption of fat and other compounds that are poorly soluble in water, there are numerous nutrients for which the body still has a very difficult time absorbing.

High quality CBD oil: What to look for with efficacy and stability

Christina DeBusk

Sponsored Content According to the International Food Information Council Foundation’s 2017 Food & Health Survey, more and more Americans are taking positive steps toward living healthier lives. And many of these steps involve taking a natural approach. The second most reported goal was to protect long-term health and one all-natural supplement that many contend offers hope in this regard is cannabidiol, or CBD.

Solving the growing opioid problem with CBD and hemp oil

Christina DeBusk

Sponsored Content According to data compiled by the American Academy of Pain Medicine, more than 100 million Americans suffer from some type of chronic pain daily. Of these, the most common conditions involve experiencing unrelenting pain in the lower back or neck, intense headaches and migraines, and even facial pain. These types of issues can negatively impact the sufferer’s lives by decreasing their mental health, limiting their physical activities, and more. In an attempt to ease the patient’s pain many doctors prescribe opioids.

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