Building Bone and Other Hemp Benefits Pain relief and promoting a sense of calm are hemp’s best-known qualities. But because cells throughout the body respond to phytocannabinoids, hemp supplements can reinforce well-being in a number of ways. Healthy Bone One of the most promising uses of hemp lies in its ability to support a healthy...
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The Power of Hemp Part 3
While phytocannabinoids can be found in a number of foods, such as black pepper, cloves, oregano and chocolate, the levels found in any of them aren’t significant. “Hemp is the richest source,” says Germano. Finding the link between the ECS and hemp’s phytocannabinoids has profound implications for people searching for a natural way to deal...
The Power of Hemp Part 2
It was an astounding breakthrough—like finding a new organ or bone. “Every physiological function is governed or influenced by the endocannabinoid system,” says Carl Germano, RD, CNS, CDN, board-certified clinical nutritionist and author of the upcoming title, Road To Ananda: The Simplified, Illustrated Guide To The Endocannabinoid System. “The ECS is all about maintaining health...
The Power of Hemp Part 1
While marijuana legalization may attract front-page media attention, there is an even bigger story hidden behind the headlines. Quietly, without fuss, millions of Americans young and old are using the power of Cannabis sativa—a plant with many varieties, only some of which are called “marijuana”—to relieve pain, reduce stress, improve sleep, build bone and...