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CBD skin care benefits

How CBD can elevate your skin care routine

By Fred Levesque | July 4, 2020 |

Cannabidiol, better known as CBD, has a multitude of health and therapeutic benefits including reducing anxiety, promoting muscle recovery, and improving sleep, among others. Over the years, countless studies have established its efficacy in dealing with both short-term pain, as well as more drawn-out chronic illness. This includes studies that have found strong links between…

How does CBD work ini our body

How does CBD work in our body?

By Fred Levesque | July 4, 2020 |

By now we’ve all heard about CBD, or cannabidiol, and the many health benefits that it boasts, from reducing anxiety to improving the quality of your sleep. While it’s tempting to take the therapeutic claims at face value, it is imperative that we understand precisely how CBD works in our body. To better understand the…

CBD oil for dog anxiety

How CBD oil can help ease your dog’s anxiety

By Fred Levesque | June 21, 2020 |

While therapy and prescription medications are both common methods to help people who live with anxiety, more and more are turning to CBD oil to help ease their anxiety. CBD oil has been directly linked with helping to reduce feelings of anxiety and depression in humans, and as society becomes more educated about the benefits…

What is CBD cream

How to use CBD creams, topicals and salves

By Fred Levesque | June 16, 2020 |

When it comes to pain relief, targeting the problem area is vital. It’s one of the reasons why CBD cream is increasingly being used and sought after. CBD, or Cannabidiol, is a naturally occurring compound found in both hemp and marijuana plants. CBD has proven to be a natural source of relief for mental ailments…

Alternative medicine: the new mainstream

By Fred Levesque | March 31, 2020 |

What is Alternative Medicine? Alternative medicine is one part of a diverse group of medical and healthcare systems, practices, and products known as Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM). If you’ve ever wondered what complementary and alternative medicine is, here’s your answer: generally speaking, alternative medicine or therapy refers to treatment that is not a part…

Social Distancing

How to avoid the Quarantine 15: your social distancing playbook

By Fred Levesque | March 30, 2020 |

Remember those unavoidable “Freshman 15” pounds we all packed on when we were first shipped off to school? With self isolation now a necessary part of society, gyms closed, and many restaurants offering free delivery, you may be turning to victuals and libations to get you through the boredom. Here’s how to avoid the dreaded…

Best at home workouts

15+ self isolation-friendly home workout classes

By Fred Levesque | March 29, 2020 |

Self isolation is now a very real concept in our world, and in order to enforce social distancing and sanitary measures to “flatten the curve”, most gyms across the country (and world) are now closed. For regular gym-goers, the thought of losing gains may be just as frightening as COVID-19 itself. For others, this may…

CBD for hangover

CBD for hangovers: 6 ways CBD can banish hangovers

By Fred Levesque | March 13, 2020 |

The pounding head, the churning stomach, the dry mouth—we’ve all been there after a night of drinking. The worst part? It just keeps happening—and after fewer and fewer drinks as we get older. After a fun night out letting loose, chances are  will at least experience hints of the dreaded hangover.  The good news, however,…

What are essential oils

10 essential oils and their benefits

By Fred Levesque | March 11, 2020 |

What are essential oils? If you’ve ever been curious about the benefits of alternative medicine and particularly aromatherapy, you should know that essential oils are an important component. So what are essential oils exactly? They are compounds that are extracted from plants which capture the plant’s scent, flavour, and overall beneficial qualities—in other words, their…

What is the dosage of cbd oil

Dosing 101: How to accurately dose CBD

By Fred Levesque | February 26, 2020 | Comments Off on Dosing 101: How to accurately dose CBD

Whether it’s your daily dose of sunshine, coffee, or CBD, finding the right dose can make all the difference. When it comes to CBD, however, finding the best dose for you is a bit nuanced, and may take some trial and error to get it right. That’s because there are no hard and fast rules…

How to shop for CBD

10 tips to buy safe and effective CBD

By Fred Levesque | February 11, 2020 | Comments Off on 10 tips to buy safe and effective CBD

Buying CBD (cannabidiol) online is a quick and convenient process. That said, it’s important to consider some essential factors before making your purchase and understand how to shop for CBD oil safely. There are certain things you will have to consider about a CBD product and its brand before investing as, the reality is, not…

CBD oil for sleep

How to use CBD for sleep

By Fred Levesque | February 11, 2020 | Comments Off on How to use CBD for sleep

While CBD has been positively linked to helping people with chronic pain, anxiety, nausea, and even cancer, many still have questions around the best CBD oil for sleep and when to take CBD oil to combat sleep issues.  In our constant, on-the-go lifestyles, everyone could use a little more sleep.  Proof? The question, “how to…

CBD for chronic pain

How to use CBD for chronic pain

By Fred Levesque | February 6, 2020 | Comments Off on How to use CBD for chronic pain

Imagine if you felt consistent pain for over 12 weeks straight, with little to no relief — that’s what it feels like to have chronic pain. When a person gets injured, they typically feel pain in the affected area until the injury subsides or is healed. Those with chronic pain don’t get this relief and…

Is CBD oil safe?

Is CBD Oil Safe? What you need to know when buying CBD online

By Fred Levesque | December 25, 2019 | Comments Off on Is CBD Oil Safe? What you need to know when buying CBD online

Is cannabidiol (CBD) oil safe? The short answer is yes — but don’t take our word for it. In recent years, more and more research has been done on CBD and CBD oil, with findings ultimately revealing its safety, benefits, as well as suggestions on how it should be regulated. There are a lot of…

What is full spectrum CBD

Broad Spectrum, Full Spectrum, Isolate: Differences Explained

By Fred Levesque | December 25, 2019 | Comments Off on Broad Spectrum, Full Spectrum, Isolate: Differences Explained

CBD continues to increase in popularity as more people are becoming aware of its many physical and mental benefits and, as a result, are willing to give it a try. That said, knowledge about CBD (cannabidiol) is still very general. When shopping for CBD, you may have come across the terms full spectrum CBD, broad…

Benefits of CBD

10 Benefits and Uses of CBD

By Fred Levesque | December 24, 2019 | Comments Off on 10 Benefits and Uses of CBD

Let’s talk about one of the most popular natural remedies making headlines for its ability to treat a multitude of ailments with no trips to the pharmacy: CBD oil. From reducing anxiety, relieving pain and inflammation, improving cardiovascular health, and even alleviating cancer symptoms, CBD has exploded in popularity in recent years for its therapeutic…

CBD oil for anxiety

How to use CBD oil for anxiety

By Fred Levesque | December 24, 2019 | Comments Off on How to use CBD oil for anxiety

If you’re a regular human being, chances are you’ve experienced anxiety before. Whether it’s generalized anxiety, social anxiety, or more extreme cases such as post-traumatic stress disorder or panic disorder, 25% of Canadians will experience some sort of anxiety lasting longer than 12 months in their lifetime. And if you suffer from or have experienced…

CBD oil for athletes

Is CBD the secret to faster muscle recovery?

By Mikyla Mosley | December 10, 2019 | Comments Off on Is CBD the secret to faster muscle recovery?

Anyone who hasn’t lived under a rock the past couple years has watched the epic rise of cannabidiol, or CBD for short, ripple through the health, wellness, and now, fitness industries. Could CBD oil be just what athletes need to take their work outs to the next level? We now know CBD touts many interesting benefits,…

How to use CBD for your furry friend

By Fred Levesque | July 28, 2019 | Comments Off on How to use CBD for your furry friend

If you’re a pet parent, chances are your dog or cat is not just a pet to you, they’re a part of your family. And when illness or disease strikes a family member, you’ll likely try anything to relieve their suffering. Whether it’s anxiety, joint pain, cancer, or even seizures many are turning to a…

Hemp vs marijuana: The differences explained

By Fred Levesque | May 13, 2019 | Comments Off on Hemp vs marijuana: The differences explained

Hemp vs marijuana. If you aren’t immersed in the world of cannabis, you’ve likely used these words interchangeably. Years of stigma and a lack of clear information has led to the distinction between these plants unclear, and with the legalization of cannabis in Canada this past October, things still appear to be just as murky…

Why CBD and coffee are the perfect pairing

By Fred Levesque | May 9, 2019 | Comments Off on Why CBD and coffee are the perfect pairing

Is there anything better than starting the day with a smooth, bold flavoured cup of coffee? In today’s fast paced world, many are turning to a morning cup of Joe to kickstart their day. While coffee offers a host of health benefits, however, it also comes at a price, increasing anxiety and stress levels. Enter…

What is CBD? The ultimate guide for a first timer

By Fred Levesque | May 1, 2019 | Comments Off on What is CBD? The ultimate guide for a first timer

So, you’ve decided to enter the world of CBD, but have no idea where to start. What is CBD? Does it get you high? Does it make you tired? What’s the best way to consume it? These are common questions we’re here to help you answer before beginning your journey, so you can make an…