by The Hemp Advocate | Jul 3, 2017 | articles, Medical
By Muenker D.C. In a research paper published in the recent edition of the highly respected Pharmacognosy Research Journal, Dr. Lowe – an adjunct Professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM), concludes that CBD (extracted from marijuana and hemp)...
by The Hemp Advocate | Jul 3, 2017 | articles, General Facts & Information
By HERB Have you ever wondered why you need to heat cannabis to feel the psychoactive effects? In order to get high from cannabis, you need to decarboxylate it first. But, what is decarboxylation and why should you decarb your weed? We’ll walk you through everything...
by The Hemp Advocate | Jun 26, 2017 | articles, Biofuel
By: Sarah S. / HempHelps.org Petroleum is a liquid mixture of hydrocarbons present in certain rocks that are buried deep into the ground. These underground rocks can be extracted (called fracking) and refined to produce fuels, such as gasoline, kerosene, and diesel...
by The Hemp Advocate | Jun 26, 2017 | articles, Superfood
By Sarah S. / HempHelps.org Historically, Hemp was regularly used for foods around the world in dishes like soups, porridges, and gruels. Today, Hemp is hitting the main stream as a super food that is utilized in salads, yogurts, breads, smoothies, protein balls, and...
by The Hemp Advocate | Jun 20, 2017 | articles, General Facts & Information
by Mary Biles If you’d asked me a year ago about the endocannabinoid system, I would have stared at you blankly while uttering a confused ‘endo-what?’ That’s not to say I’m someone who has no clue about health. As an ex-bodyworker, my training involved learning about...
by The Hemp Advocate | Jun 20, 2017 | articles, Health & Well-being
by ECHO / Published in Education, Overview of Cannabinoids When we talk about the significance of cannabidiol (CBD) and the role that cannabinoids play in maintaining and improving our health, we’re referring to their influence on the endocannabinoid system and...
