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Can CBD Smooth the Choppy Waters of the Menopause?

Published on 22nd June 2020

It is me or is suddenly everyone talking about the menopause? In my case, it’s probably because I and most of my female friends are all heading uncontrollably towards that dreaded half century. But even outside of my own personal hormonal echo chamber, the menopause is no longer talked about… read more

Spirit of Hemp Hair Treats

Published on 19th May 2020

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

Why It's Important To Support Our Endocannabinoid System

Published on 12th May 2020

In a corona lockdown-style study, mice were put in confined conditions only to find that CBD not only lowered their heart rate and blood pressure, but reduced their anxiety levels as well.

Four Reasons to Take CBD oil

Published on 9th April 2020

If you’re under the age of 80, this is probably the first time you’ve lived through a history defining moment that will change the world forever. In a matter of a few weeks, the coronavirus has catapulted us out of our cosy existence into a new reality where our health… read more

Does CBD Support the Immune System?

Published on 11th March 2020

Right now, it’s more important than ever to make sure our immune system is in tip top shape. With CBD being touted by some as the answer to every malaise known to humankind, we thought this would be a good time to examine what we know about CBD and the… read more

Full Spectrum CBD Vs CBD Isolate

Published on 5th March 2020

We’re used to taking medication in its strongest and purest form. Whenever we’ve got a health complaint we tend to go in ‘all guns blazing’ and nuke our ailment into submission. Following this paradigm, it’s easy to assume that choosing the purest and highest strength CBD product would be the… read more

Why Spirit of Hemp Supports a Better Regulated CBD Industry

Published on 26th February 2020

The CBD industry has exploded exponentially in the last five years. While Spirit of Hemp goes the extra mile to ensure our customers enjoy quality whole plant CBD oil in every bottle, other companies appear to be less exacting about their standards. The situation has been worsened by an overall lack… read more

CBD Oil and Pregnancy - How Safe Is It?

Published on 26th February 2020

CBD Oil and Pregnancy - How Safe Is It?Pregnancy is a time when women are particularly careful about the food they eat and the supplements they take. It’s no surprise then we’re often asked if it’s ok to take CBD oil during pregnancy. CBD oil is a nutritional supplement, containing cannabidiol… read more

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

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