Entries by leafwise

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Is there a Difference between Hemp Oil and CBD Oil?

There is a lot of market confusion these days with the everyday health product Hemp Oil and it’s medicinal counterpart, hemp-derived CBD Oil. The two even sort of look similar in small dropper bottles and friendly green packaging. But the two couldn’t be farther apart in contents and overall medicinal benefits. Hemp Oil is a […]

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Can CBD interact with other drugs?

Yes. While CBD is safe to use, it can potentially alter the effects of other medications you may be taking. Note: CBD is serious medicine. Like other medications, CBD can have interactions with other prescriptions you may be taking. CBD can effectively amplify the effects of certain medications or slow down/inhibit others. Please ask your […]

So what do Cannabinoids really do to your brain?

Recently (in 2016 & 2018) a group of scientists did a study to see what effects Cannabis, specifically high-CBD strains might have on the results of some standardized cognitive tests and what differences in brain activity an MRI might reveal. These two briefs were their findings: The Grass Might Be Greener: Medical Marijuana Patients Exhibit […]

The Future of Good Health: Be Your Own Health Advocate

Doctors are great at knowing about their specialty… but what happens when your issues exist outside their realm of expertise? What happens when the ‘specialists’ approach doesn’t help you? Will they research your unique problem or think outside of the pharmaceutical toolbox for you? Are you willing to bet your health on the answer? Anyone […]