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CBD and Pets

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CBD and Pets

As more and more people around the world become more aware of the benefits of CBD, people have started asking if it can have benefits for their pets. CBD is a natural product derived from the hemp plant that is neither psychoactive or toxic and therefore is perfectly safe for human and animal consumption. The effects of CBD have also been reported to be similar amongst ourselves and our furry companions but let’s take a look at the two main reasons people have started adding CBD to their animals diets. Stress and Anxiety Humans are not the only animal susceptible...

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Why do people take CBD?

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Why do people take CBD?

CBD has many uses. In fact, researchers are not entirely sure of all the positive effects CBD has on us yet as more information is gathered every day in what is a young and exciting field of modern medicine.  What we do know, however, is that 80% of the reasons behind using CBD can be attributed to 7 main targeted effects: Stress & Anxiety Relief - anxiety, chronic fatigue Sleep Aid - insomnia Depression and Mood Disorders - bipolar disorder, OCD Pain Relief - arthritis, headaches, nerve damage Inflammatory Conditions - inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, muscle pain Skin Inflammation...

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How to make CBD tea

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How to make CBD tea

CBD is a fantastic substance that interacts with many other stimulants to create an effect greater than the parts. Here is a simple guide to infuse your CBD with tea for some favourable outcomes. First let’s start with just learning how to make a standard CBD infused tea.  You will need: 1 gram ground CBD tea. 1 litre boiling water.  Lidded saucepan. A tea infuser or tea ball (for loose leaf teas). 1 teaspoon of coffee creamer or coconut oil. The coffee creamer or coconut oil is important as CBD is not solely activated by hot water. It likes to...

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Adding CBD to coffee

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Adding CBD to coffee

Mixing CBD oil with coffee has become an increasingly popular trend over the last few years due to its beneficial effects with caffeine consumers. The two products interact in tandem to produce a holistic effect that enhances their individual properties. Here is why you might want to consider some CBD in your coffee CBD can help increase the sense of mental alertness you feel when drinking a coffee. Caffeine blocks the effects of adenosine, a neurotransmitter, which progressively builds up in your system during the day and causes you to feel tired. So essentially caffeine makes our body ignore the...

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Will CBD get me high?

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Will CBD get me high?

Cannabidiol (CBD) and Cannabis sound quite similar so we understand if you are questioning the effects CBD will have on your body. While CBD and THC (tetrahydracannabinol) are two of the most well known components of cannabis, CBD on its own will not get you high. This is down to THC being the psychoactive component within the cannabis plant. There are many different strains of cannabis out there, all with different levels of various compounds. The products we stock here at Hemptronics are all taken from the Hemp plant, which is part of the Cannabis family. To be considered as...

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