CBD (Cannabidiol) is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant, widely recognized for its numerous health benefits. One of its most notable properties is its ability to relieve stress and anxiety, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a natural approach to stress relief.
CBD interacts with the body's endocannabinoid system (ECS), which plays a crucial role in regulating mood, sleep, and other essential functions. By influencing ECS receptors, CBD helps restore balance and promote a sense of calm and relaxation, making it an effective option for stress relief.
CBD for stress relief offers a natural and effective way to manage stress and anxiety. By incorporating CBD into your daily routine, you can experience its calming and relaxing benefits, promoting better mental well-being. Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new supplement.
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If you’ve landed here on this page, you’ve probably at least heard of Cannabidiol, better known as CBD. Perhaps you’ve already dabbled and are looking for fresh recommendations, or maybe you’re simply downright curious. No matter the reason, we are glad you’re here! Whether you’re completely new to CBD or not, there is always more to learn about this naturally occurring compound. Below, we’re exploring the multitude of forms CBD currently comes available in, whether it’s oil, gummies, or gels.
What the heck is CBD and why should I consider exploring its benefits?
This is an excellent question and one we encounter quite a bit. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a healthful element within the cannabis plant that, unlike THC, is not psychoactive. Instead, CBD offers medicinal use cases without any feeling of being “high.”
This fact is especially true for hemp-derived CBD, which is a very common form of the compound that is completely legal at the federal level in the United States. Now that we’ve gotten the important differentiators out of the way, we can explore more about what CBD can offer you in your daily life and several shapes that treatment can take.
Lucky for you, we’ve already compiled a detailed list of some of the potential benefits of CBD you can explore in length here. Next, we want to break down the physical forms of CBD at your disposal, to help you better decide what may be the best option(s) for you to try. Let’s dig in.
Five forms of CBD currently available and worth considering
As promised, below is a list of several of the more popular forms of CBD. This is more of a general categorical list, but should serve as an excellent starting point as you start to search for CBD products that pique your interest. Let’s begin with the oils, shall we?
Since oil is the natural form CBD arrives in when it is derived from the hemp plant, it remains a very popular option for those incorporating it into their daily lives, but those forms still vary. For instance, sublingual CBD oils are those that can be directly ingested by dropping it under your tongue. Moody’s Medicinals currently offers this form of CBD in a peppermint flavor to help cool and refresh your mouth while simultaneously treating whatever ails you.
Another form of CBD oil is focused on topical application rather than ingestion. This form targets pain and muscle treatment and is not likely to offer any mental benefits like reducing anxiety or helping with proper slumber.
If you’re interested in sublingual CBD but perhaps want something a little tastier, there are tons of options available. One of the more popular forms of CBD is the gummy. These are easy to eat and carry with you on the go, and are usually quite delicious. For example, Moody’s Medicinals offers both full-spectrum and Delta 8 gummies that we obviously recommend checking out. In addition to gummies, there is a growing market of snacks and drinks that contain CBD. Who says you can’t munch and have your CBD too?
Similar to the CBD oil, another topical form is a gel or cream. It’s essentially the same idea and benefits of topical oil, but usually less messy and a bit easier to apply. Especially since you can roll it on, targeting specific areas of discomfort more easily without getting oil all over your clothes. Gels can also add a cooling factor to sore muscles or arthritis.
Last but least is getting your CBD benefits in the form of inhalation, whether that’s smoking a pre-roll or vaping. No tobacco, no nicotine, no additives. Just the naturally occurring compounds in hemp outlined above. If you happen to be a smoker, this form of CBD could serve as an effective alternative that may help calm you in your daily stressors.
Try CBD for yourself and see what works for you
To truly maximize the benefits of CBD for you personally in your day-to-day life, it’s worth exploring as many forms of the naturally occuring compound as you can. Luckily, there are a lot of options available to you, all in various sizes, doses, and flavors on top of that.
Time for the shameless plug. Moody’s Medicinals currently offers a robust Wellness Bundle that includes ingestible oil, gummies, and healing gel. We think that’s a great place to start on your CBD journey, but it’s truly up to you at the end of the day. At the very least, we hope you are better informed about CBD and its various forms, and truly hope you find the ideal option to suit your health needs.
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One of the many reasons people all over the planet love Cannabis and the culture surrounding it is that it simply brings us all together; “Cannabis Culture Welcomes Us All”. Cannabis provides opportunities for interaction, connection, communication, and a way for us to get to know each other on a personal level.
That’s why when Jeff and Bill Levers of Beard Bros Pharms asked if I’d be interested in interviewing a highly successful musician, Cannabis advocate, and business owner, I jumped at the chance. I thought, what could be better than getting an opportunity to connect with a fellow musician and Cannabis lover on a deeper level? So, that’s exactly what I did, and what a beautiful conversation it turned out to be!
Most of us who are a part of the Cannabis community or in the industry understand just how much music encompasses our culture. For decades now, we’ve seen the intersection of art, music, and Cannabis become a much more mainstream occurrence. From Bob Marley and Peter Tosh to Willy Nelson and Snoop Dogg, and so many others, musicians have been a part of creating portions of Cannabis Culture for a very long time. And I only see that growing as legalization and normalization continue around the globe.
From Reggae to Hip Hop, to Jazz, Country, Folk, and Rock, music and Cannabis are synonymous, but what does it take to have a truly successful crossover from music into the Cannabis industry these days? Believe it or not, I found the perfect answers came from METAL.
No, I don’t mean the material; I mean Ivan Moody from the Metal band Five Finger Death Punch (FFDP). Ivan is not only the extremely powerful vocalist of one of the most successful Metal bands in the world but over the last few years; he’s pulled together an amazing team of talented and passionate Cannabis culture folks to help him create a successful Cannabis brand and company called Moody’s Medicinals, where health and wellness is THE focus.
When Ivan and I began our conversation, he immediately set the tone by allowing me to introduce myself. He was genuinely interested and curious. From that point, the questions I had ready went out the window, and we both just talked like we’d been friends for years. We learned that we have a lot in common, from family to skateboarding to music, even our age, and of course, our love for the plant. That’s what Cannabis does; it helps to break down barriers, understand, be more empathetic, and relate to each other on a deeper level. I could tell quickly that I could just sit and talk with Ivan for hours and that I was in for a special treat.
Read the full article from Dustin and Beard Bros. at Beard Bros Pharms.
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CHAMPS Trade Shows, the longest running and largest counter-culture trade show in the world, returned to the Las Vegas Convention Center for their annual Winter Show and Glass Games Masters Finals event earlier this month. It was an emotional return for the annual conference which normally holds two shows per year in the silver state, the first dating back to more than 2 decades ago.
With over 1800 booths on the show floor, CHAMPS Winter Show marks the premiere event for the smoke shop, c-store, and dispensary buyers by highlighting the top brands across the industry with the latest product releases available. Celebrities were spotted all over throughout the 4 days of the event ranging from Zxibit and Paul Wall, to legendary boxers Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Sr.
When asked about the future of the industry, Jeff Hirschfeld, Founder and President of CHAMPS Trade Shows, said “The industry is bright and seems to be expanding every single day. Our next show, CHAMPS Atlantic City, is celebrating the passage of adult-use legalization in the state of New Jersey last year. We hope to be celebrating the same for our Florida event in the near future.” He went on to talk about the incredible direction the industry has taken over the past few years, “It’s honestly unbelievable when you stop and take a look at it all. Some of these brands have literally grown up with the industry, and that speaks to the passion these brands have for what they do.”
View the Glass Games finalists and winners, check out their sponsors, and learn more about the future of Champs Trade Shows by reading the full article.
]]>With tax time just around the corner, many cannabis retailers are gearing up to once again report massive year-end net losses due to the impact that Section 280E of the federal tax code has on their financials.
You may be asking yourself how is that even possible, considering the US cannabis industry as a whole recorded a whopping $17.5 billion in sales in 2020. But the reality is that Section 280E of the federal tax code has had an incredibly draining impact on cannabis financials since the Schedule I controlled substance was legalized in many states.
If you’re unfamiliar with 280E, it states, “no deduction or credit shall be allowed for any amount paid or incurred during the taxable year in carrying on any trade or business if such trade or business (or the activities which comprise such trade or business) consists of trafficking in controlled substances (within the meaning of schedule I and II of the Controlled Substances Act) which is prohibited by Federal law or the law of any State in which such trade or business is conducted.”
Essentially, what that means is that tax deductions and credits that other non-cannabis-related businesses are allowed to use do not apply to cannabis retailers – despite their legality – due to the fact that cannabis is still considered a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law.
Learn more about the history of 280E and its impact on cannabis operators by reading the full article at Beard Bros. Media.
]]>And while high cholesterol is a problem usually associated with the obese or elderly, the truth is that a worrisome population of adults aged 20 and up already have elevated cholesterol levels. It’s far too easy to get high cholesterol given the standard American diet, which is loaded in sugars, saturated fats, and trans fats.
For people who have high cholesterol, the road to recovery can be long and taxing. Lifestyle changes are necessary, as well as exercise and medication. Statins are the first course of action medication for controlling cholesterol levels, and they work by slowing cholesterol production from the liver. However, like with other pharmaceutical drugs, statins have side effects such as muscle damage and pain, liver damage, neurological effects, and an increased risk for diabetes.
Now, there are studies showing that hemp oil can help. Read the full article that takes a deep dive into the studies and discusses the specific benefits of hemp oil at Cannabis.net.
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Ananda Scientific Inc., a biotech pharma firm in the U.S, recently announced that it would soon commence a study on the application of CBD-derived drugs as a medicinal alternative for opioid-use disorder. This announcement came a few days after the company's proposal was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The FDA approved the pharma's CBD-based Nantheia ATL5, an Investigational New Drug (IND), to be used as a potential treatment to cure or manage opioid use disorder.
Both Canada and the United States are facing a massive opioid epidemic. Both governments have also approved dozens of research projects to look into potential treatment options for managing opioid use disorder.
In the past two decades, at least 800,000 Americans have died from drug overdoses, many of which can be traced to opioids. From 2019 to this day, about 65% of fatal drug ODs were due to opioids like heroin, synthetic opioids, and prescription opioids. The figure is still rising gradually.
Through decades of research, scientists have developed various treatment options, none of which seems to have a long-lasting effect, as relapse still remains as pervasive as ever. A few of the FDA-approved opioid treatment medications have efficiently eased the grimness of withdrawal symptoms. They have also helped in preventing relapses. The downside is that some of these medications come with their own risks, and they do not have the same impact on all patients. Some of these traditional opiate replacement therapies like methadone and buprenorphine are primarily inaccessible due to legal and logistical constraints.
Cannabis-based medical treatments are one of the novel alternatives being looked into for opiate use disorder therapies. Ananda Scientific Inc. has been able to establish that CBD could help in lessening the severity of opiate use disorder.
Read the full article on Cannabis.net to learn more about Ananda's study, Nantheia, and next steps
With each passing year, the cannabis industry grows larger, as does the number of customers. This trend isn’t changing any time soon. So, to keep you ahead of the curve, Beard Bros. wanted to focus on the top trends the cannabis industry will expect to see more of in 2022. Feel free to drop them a line if they missed anything!
It’s likely that all organizations will see consistent growth across all sectors. Brands have been learning how to work with partners in other states which will help accelerate growth this year. Product lines will also continue to expand especially with edibles and tinctures.
Tinctures are poised for huge growth in 2022! They make it easy to consume the health-boosting properties in plants – without needing to smoke, vape, or even eat them. CBD tinctures are among the most popular, available in serums, lotions, chapsticks, lubricants, and more.
Cannabis companies are taxed. A lot. California and Alaska in particular face huge tax issues. In Alaska, growers have to pay an $800 flat rate for cultivation. Most plants in Alaska have a $2000 value, so growers are losing almost half of their sales to taxes, before paying for regular business expenses such as their employees’ wages, utilities, property lease, etc.
In California, the taxes are so bad, many cannabis businesses are worried about an industry collapse. Efforts have been made over the years to improve the legislature, but none have been successful. So, why is it likely they’ll have better success lowering taxes in 2022? Simply because the industry doesn’t have any other option.
Read the full article and discover more trends in cannabis for 2022 at Beard Bros.
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This interview and article by Patricia Miller appeared in the Fall 2021 issue of Cannabis & Tech Today
There are few hard rock bands that carry as much clout as Five Finger Death Punch. They are the second-most consumed band in hard rock history, second only to Metallica. Lead singer and frontman Ivan Moody has been pivotal to the band’s success, his vocal range and lyrical talents earning the group 25 top 10 hit singles since 2007. Since their debut, they’ve released six consecutive certified Gold or Platinum records.
If you’ve ever seen a Five Finger Death Punch show, you understand how a single set could shred Moody’s throat. Eventually, the demands on his body during the band’s prolific tour schedule started to stack up. He needed a solution for soothing his throat and taming his anxiety. That’s where the idea for Moody’s Medicinals was born.
What started with CBD throat spray and CBD water evolved into a broad offering of powerful CBD products. From pain relief gel to tattoo recovery creams, Moody’s Medicinals is now a one-stop shop for everything CBD wellness. In this interview, Cannabis & Tech Today spoke with Moody to discover his inspiration, how CBD helped his recovery from alcohol, and how COVID-19 inspired him to release a dark poetry book.
Cannabis & Tech Today: Did growing up in the Denver area play a part in your decision to enter the CBD space? There’s such a cannabis culture here.
Ivan Moody: Most definitely. I mean, I grew up right outside of Boulder, in the Arvada, Golden area. That entire area, we were experimenting years before the rest of the country even caught on to it. Especially with Charlotte Figi and her situation with Charlotte’s Web.
I was surrounded by it from a very young age. As I’m sure you’ve noticed out there, it’s just a part of life. Holistic healing is something that Coloradoans especially and certain areas like Washington and California have really prided themselves on. So it’s been really cool to grow up around that.
C&T Today: You mentioned Charlotte Figi and seeing the concept evolve around cannabis as medicine. Was that part of your inspiration to launch Moody’s Medicinals?
IM: Of course. I mean, how could it not be? It was such a touching story, too. Again, to know that Charlotte’s parents had basically tried everything. They had really run the gamut, and it was a last resort thing. She was actually the first publicized case. But at the end of the day, there were quite a few people in that situation around town.
So it was definitely an influence. But again, it’s something I’ve been using for years. And it was something, to be quite honest with you, that I was ashamed of at first. I hate to use the word, ashamed, but you never know how to talk to people about it.
Most recently it’s been acceptable, but 10, 15 years ago, bringing it up immediately made you look like you were just trying to find a reason to use drugs. It was really hard. It’s still really hard to convince people that the benefits of it outweigh the stigma.
So I really wanted to surround myself with people who were driven, people who were involved in the idea of CBD and holistic health. I say holistic health, and I always feel like that spooks people. It’s really just a different style of natural medications and healing products. Imagine being a heavy metal rock singer that’s known for screaming and using the F-bomb and just being this monster on stage, trying to convince people that there’s a healthier and more peaceful way of living without strapping yourself into a whole bunch of over-the-counter medications. It’s a tough sale to say the least.
But I really felt like it was a necessary evil for me to come out and say, “Hey, I use this on a daily basis to replace multiple medications.”
C&T Today: How has CBD played a role in your recovery?
IM: I know a lot of people out there in recovery who are continually fighting, constantly working to find something that’s going to help them. I replaced a few medications with CBD when I first got out of recovery. I was on sleeping medications, Trazodone, which is really addictive. It builds up a tolerance, and it becomes almost impossible to sleep without. My appetite on the road was constantly in jeopardy because I have these small windows that I get to eat.
As a singer, my body is a temple. I know it’s a cliche, and it sounds [like] really cheesy, Wayne Newton kind of shit, but it’s a reality. It really is. So to take care of myself on the road and be able to eat right, I had to be able to create an appetite as I went … So again, THC and CBD products, I put it in my water. It’s just something I really have been attracted to, and it helped me out.
C&T Today: That’s especially true for heavy metal singers — live performances are so physically demanding. I’m always in awe of it when I go to shows. Was that what inspired you to create Moody’s Medicinal throat spray? It’s not something I’ve seen in other product lines.
IM: That was the first. That and the water. For anybody that’s not in recovery, I’ll fill you in on a little detail. When you stop drinking or doing just about anything, you try to completely erase it from any part of your life. And for me, that was changing everything from my hygiene products to cleaning products. Anything with alcohol in it, I had to fucking erase. So a good friend of mine, Jason Lacada out of Colorado, owns a dispensary up in Black Hawk. He was sending me CBD oils, and I started putting them in my waters before I went on stage because I can sip them.
Some of the products I was trying, 90% of all the throat sprays on the market have either alcohol or glycerin or some kind of sugars that really make it impossible to do what they’re telling you they’re doing. Because if you put alcohol on your throat, it strips it. So it was almost like completely defeating actually and a placebo to boot. So I wanted to make something that was all natural, that had no alcohol in it — not just because of my recovery, but because of the benefits that it has on my throat. When I was talking to Jackie [manager and partner in Moody’s Medicinals], she uses her voice 50 hours a day. She’s on the phone. She’s making calls. She’s also a radio DJ. She’s got her own podcast. So she’s constantly using her throat.
I know a couple of coaches, one for the Denver Nuggets, one for the Denver Broncos. Again, constantly using their throats. When you put those alcohol-based sprays on your voice, all it does is strip you down, and it takes about three minutes of pain away, and then you’re right back where you started. So I really wanted to make something that was not just for me as a singer, but for people who have to use their voice every day.
C&T Today: What was the inspiration behind your Dirty Poetry Book?
IM: Dirty Poetry, I got to tell you that’s a monster of its own. It was not something I did overnight. I mean, from the time I was about 13 years old until I was 18, I was in the system. I was shuffled from group home to group home, detention centers and so on and so forth. Being in those kinds of places, you always have to keep journals and diaries of day-to-day stuff.
I went into my library, and I had like four shelves dedicated to all these old journals and these old diary writings. So I started sifting through them during COVID[-19]. Reading stuff that you wrote when you were 20 years old, 25, 30, and some of it was so scatterbrained, but it must have meant something at the time.
So it really brought to light these colors that I almost forgot were in my spectrum. And to see them really, it sparked a lot in me. So it was something that I just wanted to put out because I thought it was interesting enough, and it definitely shows the public a side of me that I don’t necessarily think that they’ll be exposed to otherwise. I got to tell you, working with Blake Armstrong, anybody who sees the artwork in this thing is going to freak out. This guy is a wicked genius. So when I handed him over these files, he sifted through them and these visuals are what he pictured when he read through. So it’s really a cool collaboration.
C&T Today: Do you find there are similarities between writing music and writing poetry?
IM: Oh, absolutely. I mean, it’s art. Music is sonic poetry. The entire universe is held together by it. Whether it be frequencies, energy, rhythms, algorithms. Music in itself is poetry. It’s the poetry of life.
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