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CBD for IBS: How CBD can Help to Manage Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (CBD for IBS by Thrive Flower) Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Around 12% of us deal with the symptoms of IBS. Recurring abdominal pain, constipation or diarrhea, and bloating can have a negative effect on quality of life. The three classifications of IBS are: IBS-D (diarrhea), IBS-C (constipation), and IBS-M (mix of both). The causes of IBS are not known, but it…

Wellness communities everywhere are discovering the major benefits CBD can potentially offer. The World Health Organization (WHO) described cannabidiol (CBD) to be “well tolerated with a good safety profile” (WHO). All individuals may benefit from CBD use in one way or another. A young athlete may find benefits in pain relief or a middle-aged insomnia may drift off to sleep following a dose of CBD. One group of people who may find many benefits from…

If you are like any of the millions of Americans who have struggled to fall asleep, whether it be nightly or just on occasion, you have probably tried a dozen tricks and techniques to successfully catch those Z’s. Some people count sheep, some exercise, some meditate, others self-medicate with alcohol or other drugs, and many turn to prescription or over-the-counter pharmaceuticals. Now one of the most frequently asked questions regarding sleep is, "Does CBD help…

Endocannabinoid Deficiency The Role of the ECS in your Health (Endocannabinoid Deficiency by Thrive Flower) The Endocannabinoid System (ECS) What is the ECS? The Endocannabinoid System (ECS) plays a highly important role in regulating our bodies physiological functions responses. Manipulating the ECS can have effects on inflammation, pain, sleep, anxiety, hunger, mood, and more. Maintaining a balanced level of all these bodily functions is called homeostasis. When something is out of whack, your body’s ECS…

Cannabidiol Cannabidiol, better known by its acronym, CBD, is one of 113 cannabinoids discovered in the cannabis plant thus far. Cannabinoids are the active molecules in the cannabis plant. Cannabis refers to both hemp and marijuana. The difference between hemp and marijuana comes down to which cannabinoids are in the plant and how much of those cannabinoids are present. Tetrahydrocannabinol, THC, makes up the majority of the marijuana plant and this is the cannabinoid that…

Types of CBD Extracts CBD (cannabidiol) is a molecule, called a cannabinoid, extracted from the hemp plant: a hemp extract. A cannabinoid is a molecule containing the active makeup of the cannabis plant. CBD products and other hemp products are found everywhere from your local health food store to the kiosk in the mall, but what exactly is in these products? In fact, there are several different types of CBD products and the benefits each…

What is CBD? The cannabis industry is booming and there does not seem to be an end to the benefits cannabis may provide. There are two species of cannabis: hemp and marijuana. The difference between the two is the levels of THC and CBD. These compounds are what are known as cannabinoids: chemical compounds that makeup the active components of cannabis. THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is the compound that produces the feeling of being “high”, while CBD…

A recent surge in the use of CBD products for wellness has got people to thinking, “Could this also benefit my pet”? In short, yes, CBD potentially could have some great benefits for pets! So what is CBD for pets? CBD is a molecule called a cannabinoid that comes from the cannabis plant. There are other cannabinoids, the most popular being THC. This is the cannabinoid that produces the feeling of being “high”. THC is…

Hemp Oil vs CBD Oil: Examining the Similarities and Differences Updated June 2023 CBD (cannabidiol) and hemp seed oil are two natural products derived from the Cannabis sativa plant that have gained considerable attention for their potential health benefits. This article aims to delve into the similarities and differences between hemp oil vs CBD oil, based on information from peer-reviewed sources. By relying on scientific research, we can gain a better understanding of their unique…

Cannabinoids (CBDa vs CBD) THC & CBD. These two compounds are at the center of the cannabis world. Many have found their way to cannabis (What is the difference between hemp and marijuana?) in their own search for wellness. Whether it be for sleep, anxiety, or  pain, for nausea, skin-health, or muscle recovery, cannabis has your back. THC and CBD are what is known as cannabinoids, or compounds that include the active components of cannabis.…