What is CBG? Despite its expensive price tag, Cannabigerol (CBG) has gained popularity recently in the CBD wellness field. The studies on CBG are limited, but do show promise for the potential therapeutic treatment of conditions such as Anxiety, Multiple Sclerosis, Huntington’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimers, Irritable Bowel Disease, and Glaucoma. CBG may also be able to help regulate appetite as well as help fight against drug-resistant bacteria. Cannabinoids A cannabinoid is a molecular compound…

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…

What Are the Differences Between Hemp Oil vs CBD Oil? This is a topic that has been confusing many of the new consumers in the CBD community.  There are many different companies out there that claim to be selling you CBD oil, but is it actually real CBD oil?  This can be very worrisome because many people are trusting companies that are claiming to sell CBD oil when there is a chance there may be…

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.…

CBD, CBD, CBD, and more CBD. It seems that everyone is talking about cannabidiol (CBD), but where does it come from and how do we get it? Cannabidiol (CBD) and other cannabinoids are molecules that come from the cannabis plant (hemp or marijuana). Cannabinoids are used in a wide variety of products ranging from topicals to edibles to smokeables and even to products for pets. In these products, the consumer finds CBD isolate or full…