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Frequently Asked Questions with Dr. Swathi - FAQ #5: Are Hemp and CBD Safe?

Frequently Asked Questions with Dr. Swathi - FAQ #5: Are Hemp and CBD Safe?

Frequently Asked Questions with Dr. Swathi - FAQ #5: Are Hemp and CBD Safe?
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Frequently Asked Questions with Dr. Swathi - FAQ #5: Are Hemp and CBD Safe?

Both hemp and CBD have been used as part of health and wellness regimens for thousands of years and its safety has been validated by numerous scientific studies. Cannabinoid medicine is not a part...

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Certificate of Analysis | What Is It and Why It Matters
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Certificate of Analysis | What Is It and Why It Matters

WRITTEN BY DR. SWATHI “How do we know which CBD brands we can trust?” As an Integrative Health Pharmacist, this is without a doubt one of the most popular questions I receive from practitioners and...

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Frequently Asked Questions with Dr. Swathi - FAQ #3: What is The Difference Between Hemp and Marijuana?
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Frequently Asked Questions with Dr. Swathi - FAQ #3: What is The Difference Between Hemp and Marijuana?

While hemp and marijuana are both varieties of the cannabis plant, there are two key differentiators. In terms of their chemical makeup, marijuana often has high concentrations of THC, which is the...

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Frequently Asked Questions with Dr. Swathi - FAQ #2: What is Hemp?
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Frequently Asked Questions with Dr. Swathi - FAQ #2: What is Hemp?

Cannabis is a genus of flowering plants. Through the extensive hybridization in the past decade, the lines between cannabis sativa and cannabis indica have been blurred. That being said, hemp is a ...

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Frequently Asked Questions with Dr. Swathi - FAQ #1: What is CBD?
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Frequently Asked Questions with Dr. Swathi - FAQ #1: What is CBD?

CBD or cannabidiol is one of over 100 compounds found in the cannabis plant. It is found in both hemp and marijuana plants, but it is found at much higher concentrations in the hemp plant. CBD is a...

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Savor the Flavor: Marijuana & Mindful Attention - Element Apothec
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Savor the Flavor: Marijuana & Mindful Attention

WRITTEN BY DR. SWATHI Let’s be real. When was the last time we really savored the moment? Apart from the definition of savoring we are familiar with synonymous with enjoyment, my all-encompassin...

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He’s Just Not That Into Flu: Echinacea & The Endocannabinoid System - Element Apothec
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He’s Just Not That Into Flu: Echinacea & The Endocannabinoid System

WRITTEN BY DR. SWATHI It’s that time of year again: cold and flu season. As an Integrative Health Pharmacist, one of the questions customers ask most is, “What can I take to prevent myself from g...

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When It Matters: Significant Interactions with Cannabis - Element Apothec
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When It Matters | Significant Interactions with Cannabis

WRITTEN BY DR. SWATHI “Does cannabis interact with any of my medications?” This elusive question is much more complicated to answer with the limited clinical studies, analyses and anecdotal evidenc...

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Hemp 101 Podcast: First Ever Postdoctoral Pharmacy Resident! Dr. Swathi Is Working On Advancing Cannabinoid Research
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Hemp 101 Podcast: First Ever Postdoctoral Pharmacy Resident! Dr. Swathi Is Working On Advancing Cannabinoid Research

In this episode of the Hemp 101 Podcast, our Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Swathi joins Hemp 101 Podcast to discuss her journey as the FIRST EVER Postdoctoral Pharmacy Resident in...

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The History of Hemp | Part 2 - Element Apothec
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The History of Hemp | Part 2

WRITTEN BY DAVINA KAONOHIThe Challenging Path to Legalization The propaganda around cannabis began to surface in the early 1900's as a product of Americans' growing prejudice towards the influx of ...

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