Health

"The first wealth is health."

Wise words from Ralph Waldo Emerson! I've often heard that if one doesn't have their health, then they don't really have anything. Good health is essential to enjoying a long life to the fullest. All the money in the world, no amount of wealth, can make up for the loss of one's health. 

Having said that, more and more people are becoming open to trying natural and holistic alternatives to prescription medications. We've all seen the long list of pharmaceutical side effects. Why not consider a healthier option? Some vaccines and medications are no doubt necessary, but do yourself a favor and research other choices that may be available. You may find a better solution for your health!

In 2019, I began using hemp flower extract for overall wellness and became an independent advocate. Prior to that I knew nothing about its benefits and have since enjoyed learning and sharing with others. 

Is hemp flower extract or CBD similar to weed? 

Of course hemp and marijuana are NOT the same! Hemp has all the beneficial properties of cannabidiol (CBD) and is very low in THC (the stuff that makes a person high), while marijuana is high in THC and low in the healthy CBD. 

You can absolutely NOT get high from hemp flower extract. There is no way I would promote any such thing!

The company with which I am associated is based in my home state of North Carolina and the hemp is grown by 6th generation farmers that were involved in the NC Hemp Pilot Program a few years back. It was founded by a husband and wife and originated out of the need to formulate a pure and safe CBD to give to their children. 

It is extremely important to know where your hemp comes from since it is an unregulated industry. Ours has USDA certified organic products with a QR code on every bottle that will immediately show the Certificate of Analysis of what exactly is in that batch. 

We have a Chief Science Officer and are outgrowing the research lab we have at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, and he is developing cutting-edge new products using nanotechnology.

My goal is to help educate on why hemp should not be taboo, but considered as an effective and natural alternative to prescription medications that can be harmful with lots of side effects. 

Every mammal has an endocannabinoid system, but many are still surprised to learn about it. That's why I became so passionate about sharing. There may often be a better alternative to some of the over the counter and prescription medications out there.

Of course, NO MEDICAL CLAIMS here, just a few recommended books on how hemp/CBD may provide health benefits. Please do your own research and check with your doctor on whether or not it may be a good fit for you.

What I have personally experienced, is sounder, more uninterrupted sleep, leading to better focus and more productivity during the day. Overall, I have more of a calmness and do not panic as much over things that are out of my control. Definitely, I feel more of a sense of balance. Also, relief of sore muscles from exercise, which helps me press on physically in order to do what I love!

Continue scrolling to the bottom of the page to view the YouTube video by a doctor explaining how taking cannabidiol works with our Endocannabinoid System to bring our body back to balance. Please don't hesitate to reach out if I can help answer any questions. There are a plethora of resources.

Again, I am advocating only for the natural, beneficial properties of "plant medicine." 

 



Healing with CBD: How Cannabidiol Can Transform Your Health without the High 1st Edition
by Eileen Konieczny (Author), Lauren Wilson (Author)




CBD Oil Miracle 1st Edition
by Laura Lagano (Author)




Breaking the Cycle of Opioid Addiction: Supplement Your Pain Management with Cannabis by Uwe Blesching (Author)




The Athlete's Guide to CBD: Treat Pain and Inflammation, Maximize Recovery, and Sleep Better Naturally by Scott Douglas (Author)

The Inside Story of Cannabidiol

(My ah-ha moment in grasping how CBD works in the body!)