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FDA Chief Calls CBD “Life Saving”; GenCanna Agrees! NEW FDA COMMISSIONER DR. STEPHEN HAHN HIGHLIGHTS VALUE OF CBD IN FIRST PUBLIC COMMENTS, SAYS “...CERTAINLY AMERICANS THINK THAT’S THE CASE” February 27, 2020 (Winchester, KY) Two weeks ago, GenCanna execs chided the FDA for damaging the economic value chain of hemp-derived CBD products because of FDA’s lack of action.  “FDA does not have a pathway for accepting something that was an illegal substance,” said GenCanna President Steve Bevan. "I am getting a little more frustrated as we move through time," Bevan said. "It is apparent FDA has been investigating products for five years" [by issuing warning letters and not removing products from the shelves].   Today, we are very pleased that the FDA listened -- and are grateful that Commissioner Hahn and the FDA continue to share our industry’s commitment to help farmers farm this versatile crop and pr...

CBD Oil benefits for neurological and autoimmune disorders CBD & Cannabis ,  Latest   Leave a comment   11,317 Views Share Save W ith a growing number of states legalizing cannabis, hemp is gaining popularity for its many benefits–and for good reason. Hemp is basically a cannabis plant but is grown to have almost none of the properties of a standard cannabis plant that get you “high”. Both cannabis and hemp contain cannabidiol or CBD, and studies are showing how CBD has  several medicinal benefits . Unlike regular marijuana, medicinal hemp is grown to have under 0.03% THC and in most cases, there is no chance of getting high from its extracts. Marijuana can have up to 20% THC and when concentrated its extracts can have up to 99% THC. So what does all this mean? While this is quite a contrast, it’s important to know that hemp grows at a much faster rate than cannabis and hemp cultivators can get a few harvests each year....

CBD Oil and Neurological Disorders ALS While there are currently no greatly effective therapies available for ALS, it has been recognized by researchers that Cannabis appears to have activity in all of the pathophysiological areas needed to address this devastating disease.  Cannabis has strong anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective affects. It can also adress symptoms of the disease, including reduction in pain, muscle spasms, bronchoconstriction, drooling, appetite loss, and insomnia. Alzheimers Disease Alzheimer's disease is the most common age-related dementia associated with impairments in learning and memory accompanied by neuroinflammation, oxidative stress and neurodegeneration. CBD protects brain cells from death after exposure to beta-amyloid peptides, which form the plaques in the brain that are a marker for Alzheimers.  THC actually inhibits the formation of beta-amyloid peptides.   CBD is especially promising in th...

CBD for Insomnia: Benefits, Side Effects, and Treatment Overview Research How it works How to use Side effects Takeaway Share on Pinterest Design by Alexis Lira CBD may help you sleep Cannabidiol — also known as  CBD  — is one of the main cannabinoids in the cannabis plant. Cannabinoids interact with your  endocannabinoid system , which helps your body maintain a state of balance and stability, or homeostasis. Unlike tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) , CBD isn’t psychoactive, meaning it won’t get you “high.” Instead, it has a range of health applications, like reducing seizures in people with epilepsy and  pain relief from various conditions . Some research and anecdotal evidence suggest that CBD can also help you get a good night’s sleep. Here’s what you need to know about using CBD for sleep. What the research says about CBD and sleep To understand whether CBD can improve sleep, we first have to understand what causes poor sleep. Many ...