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CBD’s rise in popularity can be felt through the many different ways it’s consumed these days—from the common and convenient way of taking CBD capsules to mixing it with your everyday meals. The increasing widespread acceptance of CBD can be attributed in part to the growing knowledge of its health and wellness benefits. Whether it’s chronic pain relief or anxiety reduction, several studies have shown how CBD can help improve people’s health, and that has led to a more interested and educated consumer audience. However, there is still a lot to be learned about this fantastic chemical compound produced by the cannabis plant. Here...

How COVID-19 Can Affect the Lungs The coronavirus infects human cells by binding onto angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptors. ACE2 receptors normally help regulate blood pressure, but they become carriers for the virus to spread throughout the respiratory system. These receptors are plentiful deep in the respiratory tract, which makes COVID-19 more dangerous than other viruses like the common cold. Once the coronavirus has binded to ACE2 receptors, it takes over healthy cells in the lungs and can trigger the immune system to go into overdrive. This results in heavy coughing and shortness of breath. For people who have severe...

If you’ve ever been serious about fitness, you probably already have pre- and post-workout meals planned to get the most out of your gym sessions. You can actually bring your exercise diet to the next level when you add one key ingredient to the mix: CBD.   By adding CBD to your workout recipes, you can enjoy a myriad of potential health benefits. For one, pre-workout CBD meals can help you maintain your energy levels, increase your focus, and stabilise your blood pressure. For post-workout, this can help you reduce pain, speed up recovery through its anti-inflammatory properties, and improve sleep to heal your body and prepare you...

What is black seed oil? Nigella sativa is a small flowering shrub with purple or white-tinged flowers that grows in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and western Asia. While it may look unsuspecting, the shrub produces fruits that have tiny black seeds. These black seeds have been used in remedies for thousands of years. Archaeologists even found black seeds in King Tut’s tomb, emphasizing their importance in history for healing and protection. They’re also used in cooking to add flavour to breads, curries, and pickles. When eaten, the seeds have a bitter flavour that’s often compared to cumin or oregano. Some...

CBD products are becoming more and more popular not just in the UK but in many countries around the world, and that’s because of the potential benefits that people are experiencing from using them. You may have tried various CBD products, from e-liquid that you can vape to various food and drink products.     But have you used it on your skin yet? CBD may be hugely popular, but it is still fairly new, and scientists are only really beginning to discover its benefits. But there is a lot of research out already that suggests it may have a positive...