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Is CBD An Adaptogen?

Published on 4th December 2019

Stress is everywhere at the moment. As a species we don’t do well with uncertainty, but between Brexit, an upcoming general election, and an environmental crisis careering towards us, quite a few of us are having sleepless nights. Throw in the normal stressors such as juggling careers with raising a… read more

Why CBD Brings Balance to Our Bodies and Minds

Published on 25th November 2019

Speak to anyone who takes CBD oil on a regular basis and you will often hear how they experience increased wellbeing. Defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as a “state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy”, wellbeing can often feel out of our grasp. So why does CBD oil in particular… read more

History of Medical Cannabis

Published on 18th November 2019

The current popularity of CBD oil can make it seem like CBD’s use is very much limited to the past 10 years. However, hemp was present in the lives of our ancestors for thousands of years as a source of fibre, a nutritious ingredient in traditional recipes, and in many… read more

Spirit of Hemp Hair Treats

Published on 30th October 2019

The Spirit of Hemp family were delighted when Chelsea salon Hari’s decided to offer their clients a ‘Balancing Mind, Body and Scalp’ treatment featuring our very own CBD Life Force Serum. Our happiness only multiplied when Stylist Magazine ran a feature on Hari’s luxurious hemp hair and scalp therapy. Sadly, for… read more

More Than Just A CBD Massage Oil

Published on 26th October 2019

Roll up, Roll up all massage addicts out there. You know who you are. We want to wow you with the ultimate luxurious, one-stop massage oil that will put all other contenders in the shade. This is a CBD topical oil like no other that will turbocharge any massage you… read more

CBD and the endocannabinoid system

Published on 2nd October 2019

How Does CBD Affect the Endocannabinoid System?Head to any CBD company’s website and they’re sure to regale you with ways in which CBD oil supports the healthy functioning of your endocannabinoid system (ECS). Ignoring the fact that most people still don’t know they even have an endocannabinoid system, how much… read more

Hemp vs Cannabis - What's the difference?

Published on 23rd September 2019

The world of CBD oil can be a confusing oil when you’re just starting out. What strength oil is best and how much should CBD oil you should take are questions commonly asked. Throw in some confusing terminology like hemp, cannabis sativa, or medical marijuana, and it’s not surprising many… read more

CBD Oil Benefits - Why There Are So Many

Published on 23rd August 2019

Unless you’ve been hiding away in a cave, you’ve probably noticed there’s a CBD oil obsession going on in the UK. Can one humble hemp oil help so many human malaises? Or is CBD some kind of 21st century snake oil? Let’s take a look at just why there are… read more

CBD Drug Interactions

Published on 16th August 2019

CBD oil is the multimillion pound nutraceutical changing the face of natural health supplements. In the UK alone, more people take CBD than the vitamin C and D market combined. But CBD is not a normal nutritional supplement and may interact with some prescribed medications. Let’s take a look at… read more

How to Buy CBD Oil - Six Helpful Tips

Published on 18th July 2019

CBD oil is the wellness buzzword of the moment. In the UK alone approximately 6 million people report having used CBD oil. As a result there are a dizzying array of CBD companies all claiming they sell the best CBD oil. It’s no surprise then, deciding which CBD product to… read more

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