Hemp 101

The fascinating — and oftentimes rocky — history of hemp.

Internet executive, writer, wife and mother who can't imagine living a healthy, productive life without it.

Cannabidiol (CBD) has become a household name, but with its new fame comes many questions about what it is, what it does, and how it’s folded into our daily routines.

Each form of CBD takes a different route through your body, impacting how long it takes to interact with your endocannabinoid system (ECS). CBD capsules are no different, making their way through your digestive system and onto the bloodstream. What does that mean for its impact on your body? Does it take longer for them to work, and how much do you need to take?

A breakdown of the basics: the difference between hemp, cannabis and marijuana.

It is not uncommon for people to cite cannabis as the only plant to contain cannabinoids. After all, they have “canna” in the name. But, as it turns out, there are many plants with cannabinoid-like compounds that interact with the endogenous cannabinoid system (ECS), the series of receptors throughout mammalian brains and bodies that help maintain homeostasis.

The “Godfather of Cannabis,” an award-winning Israeli researcher who has been studying the plant for over 50 years.