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CBD Fights Multi-Drug Resistant Bacteria!

Published on August 1, 2018 by Legal Hippie

That’s right CBD Fights Multi-Drug Resistant Bacteria! Incredible isn’t it? I can read and study and read and study and continue to be amazed at what something as simple as a cannabinoid from a plant can do. The amazing part of this is that as we continue to be able to utilize the Cannabis species we will continue to be able to study and learn more and more about this little power house plant and all the amazing benefits that it can offer. Now back to the previous statement, CBD is showing promising hope that it can also help fight many different drug resistant bacterias. Let’s dig a bit deeper!

We at Legal Hippie love the science around this plant and are incredibly thankful that we are not the only ones. Researchers have now discovered that cannabinoids (including CBD) have a very unusual ability to destroy bacteria (especially drug-resistant strains). Of course as with the onset of all the ability to use our God given plant again researchers are needing to do a bit more research and need to study this deeper. Back in 2011 there was a study that found that CBD can even slow the progression of tuberculosis in rats. This is absolutely amazing but there is science behind this! Legal Hippie science ignite! The reason CBD seemed to have this ability is due in part to the ability of CBD to inhibit T-cell proliferation rather than having an antibacterial property. Immune function is helped by two kinds of white blood cells. The “B cells” (so-called because they develop in bone marrow) produce antibodies. The “T cells” (so-called because they develop in a small organ called the thymus gland) are responsible for a variety of other immune responses. T cells are extremely sensitive to TCR binding while protecting against the inappropriate activation of potentially dangerous effector cells. In a legal hippie what the what statement, CBD seems to have a way for destroying bad bacteria and is also a weapon against the antibiotic resistant superbugs that we are all becoming to fear today.

Since I am Legal Hippied up my anxiety is under control and this is not an extreme fear of mine but knowledge is power. I might as well treat my anxiety all while fighting those little superbug bacterias. HA!

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Ummm…. Did you say CBD did NOT work?

Published on July 9, 2018 by Legal Hippie

Ummm…. Did you say CBD did NOT work? Well guess what?! Maybe it didn’t work for you. We believe you! Our passion for health and wellness have helped so many but in all honesty some people just do not find relief. Let’s explore a few reasons why you might have not seen success while using CBD.

CBD is an absolutely amazing oil but it does not perform miracles. Yes… Legal Hippie just said that CBD is not a miracle worker! There are many factors that could play into rather or not you are seeing improvement while using CBD. First things first, check your brand! CBD is not regulated. This means that a product could say that they contain CBD but when lab tested they actually do not! Shocking I know but this happens time and time again. Until CBD becomes regulated you need to be able to see all third-party testing for your oil. Any reputable company will always have lab reports. Legal Hippie of course has reports! While you are at it, check those ingredients. To many ingredients, additives and even artificial flavoring can be found in CBD’s. A bit counter productive if you ask me!

Next on the list… Check your dose! Are you taking enough? A good and easy guideline you could follow is

2.5mg a day to increase appetite in cancer patients.
2.5 – 20mg daily to alleviate chronic pain.
Up to 400mg a day for epilepsy.

Every single individual will need a different amount. It just isn’t as easy as saying between a certain weight take this amount. This is a time that requires you to pay attention to your body and increase until you notice results.

Another reason people are not seeing results is they are impatient. CBD takes times. You HAVE to take regularly and consistently. Some see results after 3 to 4 days while other might not find relief for a couple of weeks out. CBD is not here to numb away your fears, worries, and pains. It is fuel for your body and heals you from the inside.

Another common reason for people to not see results is GENETICS! Yes, it even deals with genetics. What causes CBD to work is how it works within and with your own body. CBD works with the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and some of us are born with more endocannabinoids than others. If you are lacking endocannabinoids you will and are more capable of seeing an improvement due to your body getting exactly what it is lacking. Studies are even showing that some people suffering from fibromyalgia could be suffering due to a lack of endocannabinoids. Back to those lucky individuals that have an abundance of cannabinoids, there are around 20% of Americans that have a genetic mutation that increases the natural endocannabinoid level in the body. If you are one of the lucky ones to have this, you’ll feel less anxious than a normal person but on the flip side since you have extra cannabinoids already, CBD may prove ineffective.

Biology also plays a role. If you are a female you are actually more sensitive to thc and even our favorite here at Legal Hippie CBD! Men on the other hand tend to need higher doses of CBD due to their biology including the size of a man. They are typically larger than women and will need bit more!

There are still so many factors that determine rather or not you will see relief while using CBD. Your fitness level or physical health, psychological health, your tolerance, and the strains used along with the entourage effect.

Overall CBD derived from Hemp is making a come back and we at Legal Hippie are thrilled. We see countless testimonies of people finding relief and being able to move forward in life. Which makes our hippie hearts so happy!

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Hemp or Cannabis CBD oil? What are they and are they the same?

Published on June 23, 2018June 30, 2018 by Legal Hippie

The buzz of CBD and the uprising of holistic health uses are putting a lot of questions into the CBD world. So quickly lets discuss… WHICH IS BETTER?!? Hemp or Cannabis CBD oil?

The answer is…. One is not better than other! They are different. You see Hemp oil or CBD derived from the Hemp plant is currently legal in all 50 States. Hemp oil has a high CBD and a low THC ratio. Laws state that the THC level has to be below .3%. CBD is a wonder cannabinoid and the question you might ask is what does this oil NOT do. It’s truely amazing!

Flip side, Cannabis oil has a high THC ratio. Typically between 5 to 10% THC. Currently THC is only legal in certain states. So if you live in an area that THC is still considered illegal you will not be able to purchase Cannabis oil “legally”. Cannabis oil, still does have the powerful cannabinoids but also the THC. Wonderful little THC will however make you high. Regardless of the head change, it can also be used for many things and has great medicinal benefits. However some conditions such as anxiety can worsen after using THC.

So I hope this clears up the cloud of smoke surrounded Hemp oil vs. Cannabis oil! If you would like to purchase some legal, below .3% THC, hemp cannabinoids or CBD click the link below!

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Stick and Stones may break my bones BUT CBD can heal me!

Published on May 29, 2018May 29, 2018 by Legal Hippie

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Stick and Stones may break my bones BUT CBD can heal me!

Yes you heard that right! CBD has been shown to strengthen and even to help heal broken bones and fractures. So all you mommas and dads surrounded by those reckless crazy little munkins this summer keep this in mind!

Now lets dig a bit deeper! This is about get sciency but hey, CBD is practically its own science. First, just so we all know how breaks and fractures heal, they heal through a process called callus formation, which creates cross bridges from osteoblast cell proliferation. This whole process of bridge building per say involves stimulation of endocannabinoid receptors on bone cells. In a study cannabis ligands improved the rate of bone healing. It was also determined the CBD significantly enhanced the mechanical properties and strength of the bone after 8 weeks.

Now to try to explain in a more layman’s term… Your bones also are affected by the endocannabinoid system which means your bones actually contain CBD receptors!!! YES! You heard that correctly! Your bones are housing receptors made perfectly just to pick up on CBD. Hence the term CBD receptor. Just as it sounds! CBD in return helps your endocannabinoid system to heal your bones faster and can even make them stronger.

No bones about… CBD has been shown to heal and make bones stronger!

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CBD and your tolerance… Reverse tolerance that is! CBD vs. Your Morning Coffee

Published on March 11, 2018July 3, 2018 by Legal Hippie

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I have been asked time and time again if CBD is addicting. Hemp or marijuana have received a bad name over the years but truth be told it is NOT addicting. Now with this being said you can in fact build a tolerance to the compound THC. This means that the more you use it the more you will need in order to achieve the same affect. Similar to your morning cup of coffee. If you are like me I no longer drink just one. I graze that coffee pot like a snack. A cup here, a little warming fill up and than another. HA CBD on the other hand is the opposite. Hence the term, REVERSE TOLERANCE. In fact you could start of needing 20 drops twice a day of CBD but as your system begins to be placed back into homeostasis you will actually need less! CBD, which is naturally found in Hemp or Marijuana is also the compound that fights the high that occurs with the THC. CBD is actually sobering! So for a short installment to my Legal Hippie site this freezing cold Sunday afternoon you can now rest assured that you can take your CBD without concern! It is indeed safer than your morning cup of joe you little coffee addicts.

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CBD me and see you in the morning!

Published on February 8, 2018July 3, 2018 by Legal Hippie

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CBD me and see you in the morning is exactly what I said. Huh…. once again another amazing benefit of CBD oils! Everyone needs sleep! If you are like me I can be a totally different person when lacking some sleep. It’s essential to your well-being. It’s science! Research has shown that after people sleep, they tend to retain information and perform better on memory tasks. Our bodies also require long periods of sleep in order to restore and rejuvenate, to grow muscle, repair tissue, and synthesize hormones. Sleep can be and is a matter of life and death when it comes down to it! Now how can taking CBD help you sleep? Lets dig a bit deeper….

CBD or Cannabinoids has been shown to help insomnia and sleep disorders. Believe it or not there are an estimated 70 million people who suffer from sleep disorders in the United States. If you know anyone, you know someone if not yourself that struggles in the sleep department. CBD might just be the ticket to a good nights sleep. Now to slightly contradict myself for a little fun it is actually a myth that CBD oil is sedating. It is actually the opposite! If you take CBD in modest doses it is alerting just like drinking a cup of coffee! CBD triggers the same part of your brain that caffeine triggers. Now of course this sounds contradicting as I said but let me further explain. CBD has a very positive influence on the central nervous system, including relaxation and mood. CBD tends to calm anxiety which is many cases will help with the ability to sleep soundly! CBD also has the ability to regulate sleep cycles, helping to decrease activity in the brain and lead you to a restful, relaxed state of mind.

This is great news to the world of insomniacs! If you are ready to try something new to help in the very essential sleep department consider CBD oil. I personally use Legal Hippie CBD oil!

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CBD Me and Get off this high!

Published on February 1, 2018July 3, 2018 by Legal Hippie

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Did I just say CBD me and get off this high? Yes I did! To explain further, in my past installments per Legal Hippie I have broken down the Cannabis plant. This plant contains so many components and treats so many different ailments. It is an absolutely incredible plant. Well did you know that CBD is second in comparison to the THC in cannabis. Incredibly it’s like the plant just gave you a fix to the high. THC is what makes you high while CBD is what fights the high! Thank you Cannabis! This is why certain strains containing THC will make you more disoriented or high than others. It has everything to do with the THC per CBD ratio. Just like a chocolate milk for instance. The more chocolate you have the stronger the chocolate taste is. On the flip side if it has a lower ratio of chocolate per milk the more it taste like white milk. Way to cover all the bases my plant friend! HA! Back to the plant itself… The reason Cannabinoids or commonly known as CBD fights the high is due in part to the fact that it is an anti psychotic! CBD is very helpful in fighting anxiety stoned or not stoned! So the next time someone tries to tell you that Cannabis is good for anxiety remember that CBD is great for anxiety! THC… poor guy, this just isn’t always the case. THC can actually cause paranoia and intensify anxiety! SO if you live in an area where the full Cannabis line is legal and you partake a tad to much consider reaching for Legal Hippie CBD! If you are struggling with anxiety or restlessness also consider reaching for your Legal Hippie CBD! Everyone should consider CBD. It is, simply put, a miraculous plant.

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These Hot Flashes Though… CBD to the rescue!

Published on January 23, 2018July 3, 2018 by Legal Hippie

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CBD for menapasue… I swear this stuff will forever amaze me. Did you know that England’s Queen Victoria herself used to eat hash candies to ease menstrual cramps? Marijuana has been around for FOREVER! Afterall it is literally a plant. A PLANT!!!

Back to menopause. It is so funny to me how us women gripe and groan over our periods for years. Literally years!!! I myself have been complaing for some 26 years now. Wow that is a long time! Let me just add to this and say that once I no longer have to deal with the ever dreaded period I will continue to gripe and groan over not having one. With this comes hot flashes, depression and anxiety, fatigue, and sleep problems which can last for months or even years pre- and post-menopause. Ummmmm no thanks! But if I am lucky enough to continue with life this is in my future. So can CBD be beneficial to menopause? Why Yes! Let’s dig a bit deeper.

As we may or may not know CBD has been shown to help with sleep and anxiety. But Menapause includes more than just this. It includes increased risk of breast cancer, bone loss, dry skin and hot flashes. Lucky for you the compounds in CBD actively interact with the sex hormone estrogen, which is a key culprit behind menopause symptoms! This takes us right back to the endocannabinoid system! As I have explained in previous installments on my Legal Hippie site. This system is responsible for placing the body into homeostasis. Homeostasis is very important to our bodies. It is the balancing system. For example, it is what is responosble for keeping your body around 98 degrees even if it is 100 outside. This is important! It is a checks and balance system that is necessairy to survival! Your body being in Homeostasis is the key to the endocannabinoid system to help regulate things like body temperature, immune function, mood, sleep, pain, appetite and energy metabolism, and finally the Reproductive cycles. Endocannabinoids are like the body’s own cannabis. Breastmilk even contains cannabinoids! Just a little tid bit of fun facts for you. Compounds in the cannabis plant (phytocannabinoids) directly interact and engage with the endocannabinoid system. When it comes to women’s reproductive health, endocannabinoids and estrogen are right there in the same race! When estrogen peaks, so do your levels of endocannabinoids. In fact, prior to menopause, women are most sensitive to psychoactive THC right before ovulation! So if you live where THC is legal… girls be careful when ovulating! HAHA This is when estrogen levels are at there highest. Estrogen directly engages endocannabinoids. In fact, the enzyme that breaks down certain endocannabinoids (enzyme FAAH) is regulated by estrogen. As estrogen levels begin to drop, endocannabinoid levels change. So the best thing you could do for your menopausal body is to help it balance itself right back out. I stand behind Legal Hippie CBD oil. Its a full spectrum oil grown here in KY!

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CBD and That Coveted Youthful Glow

Published on January 21, 2018July 3, 2018 by Legal Hippie

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Ok to take a break from the health benefits of CBD lets looks at the vanity behind using CBD. Totally kidding… kind of. HA I mean CBD is in fact a wonderful Anti Aging product but it still has everything to do with health. Let’s dig a bit deeper!

You see CBD is what you would call a immune modulator. An immune modulator is a component that either increases or decreases the effectiveness of your immune functions and cells. There are many reasons why this process is used, and there are many benefits to using immune modulation instead of antibiotics or other drugs. In dealing with CBD oils as a modulator it is a powerful anti aging supplement that promotes well being to your entire body. Meaning THE ENTIRE BODY!!! Including and not exclusive to your largest organ called your skin! To explain even further Modulation means having an aggressive immune system, available for pathogens and foreign cells to be destroyed (i.e. cancer) but also turning off and not hyper-reacting to commonly occurring foods, allergies, environmental organisms and chemicals. Immune modulation is a balance between removing toxins and not over reacting. So the less toxins your body has the better your skin will be! Anti aging is not just skin though. Anti aging includes brain health, bone and joint health, and much more. Yes we all want to be beautiful forever but I’ll be happy to exchange some wrinkles for some time or a lot of time with grandkids one day! I’ll be that grandma! But back to vanity it still helps in the reduction of wrinkles! And to dig even further let me explain…

CBD is a major component of the hemp oil. This herbal extract is loaded with several other nutrients. Of them, vitamin C and E are the ones which play a major role in skin care. Both of these vitamins are strong anti-oxidants, that protect the organ internally from harmful effects of free radicals, as well as externally from the sunlight. UV rays and free radical damage accelerate the aging process, and so, when protected from these factors, the natural liability of the skin is secured. Among the CBD oil benefits for skin stands the most important one- vitamin A. Vitamin A is crucial in the growth and differentiation of skin cells. It also helps inhibit excess oil production by the skin glands. Side note, when you control the excess oil production acne is controlled but that topic is for a future blog. So stay tuned! Hemp oil also contains vitamin D, and this together with vitamin A helps in preventing the skin from going dry and flaky. CBD oil is also vital to balancing your endocrine system. The endocannabinoid system is pretty essential for regulation of the skin aging process. As we know or might not know yet, cannabinoids act on the CB-receptors, hence, the herb may be able to slow down the skin aging course by controlling these receptors. So there you have it! I mean how many more things can a simple plant do??!!?? When choosing a CBD oil for skincare purposes remember to opt for a good brand. I myself use Legal Hippie CBD oil! A few notes to stand by are
1. They should contain zero THC
2. Should Score 80 percent or higher in terms of purity 3. Should contain organic ingredients
4. Should have 100 percent USA oil (Legal Hippie is KY Grown)
5. Non-GMO

Sometimes I choose to just rub my face with pure oil! To order your powerhouse of anti aging Legal Hippie CBD click the link below!

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Cannabis and Alzheimer’s

Published on January 17, 2018July 3, 2018 by Legal Hippie

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If you know anyone in life you will at some point hear the medical diagnosis of Alzheimer’s. My own personal family has been riddled with this diagnosis. It is so incredibly hard to see someone you once knew change and have no idea who you are. Alzheimer’s is a disease that is a irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, and eventually the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. Things like normal daily task such as brushing your teeth become unfamiliar. In most people with Alzheimer’s, symptoms first appear in their mid-60s.

At current times, in the state of Kentucky, THC is still considered illegal. When it becomes legal, THC in Marijuana can be very useful in helping and even controlling the progression of this disease. THC is shown to begin to remove the plague buildup in the brain. Beta amyloid is a toxic protein that builds up in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients, forming what is called plaque. Scientist believe that the plaque contributes to the debilitating symptoms of Alzheimer’s. Now until THC is legalized, where we reside, CBD can be helpful also! You see Cannabinoids reduce in the inflammation in the cells. It is a very powerful anti-inflammatory. When beta amyloid accumulates in neurons, the brain has an inflammatory response. This inflammation contributes to the disease’s progression and remains the main cause of Alzheimer’s-related damage. The study published in Nature: Aging and Mechanisms of Disease, also showed that cannabis is known for treating many types of inflammation including the inflammation in the brain and aids in preventing nerve cell death.

AMAZINGLY there was a team from Neuroscience Research Australia that indeed published the first evidence suggesting that CBD can actually reverse some of the cognitive impairments caused by the Alzheimer’s disease, and this may be due to CBD’s ability in promoting the growth of new brain cells, or neurogenesis. In case you didn’t know Neurogenesis is the process by which new nerve cells are generated . This is huge in the Cannabis and science world! Heck it’s huge in my world!

So if you know someone that you love that is showing early signs Hempworx CBD is a full spectrum oil that can be extremely beneficial. It contains over 120 different strains of cannabinoids. Not only will it or can it aid in slowing the progression of this terrible disease it can also treat some of the symptoms. Lack of appetite, depression and aggression for instance can all be treated with CBD.

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