The United States is home to one of the largest groups of aging citizens, with researchers suggesting that seniors will outnumber children in this country by the year 2035. With the proposed benefits of CBD changing the way many Americans look at helping themselves with a myriad of ailments, especially older adults, a large group of citizens may be missing out. A Gallup Poll published in 2019 shows that only 8 percent of seniors over the age of 65 personally use a CBD product and as much as 49 percent are not familiar with the cannabinoid at all.   What Is CBD?...

The studies are in—14 percent of Americans are using CBD products for all kinds of reasons. All this consumer interest in CBD has breathed impressive life into a booming product industry, but, rest assured, not all CBD salves are created equal. Sadly, if you get your hands on something that is not high-quality CBD, you may be left thinking CBD is not effective contrary to the published research. At Fully Activated, we have spent years curating and perfecting our full spectrum CBD salve so we can make sure your experience with our product is a positive one. Let's take a look at the prime ingredient...

  My Personal Journey with CBD and Anxiety Hi!  My name is Sarah and I am a nurse, life coach, and yoga instructor who values a more holistic approach to mental health. I have dealt with anxiety and mood swings since I was a teenager.  My family suggested that I talk to someone about my problems. In addition to talking with someone, I also enjoy using CBD.    Learning about CBD I first found out about CBD when I was in nursing school. In class, we were shown a video about patients with seizures and self destructive behaviors due to...

CBD, or cannabidiol, is a compound that’s present in the hemp plant. For years, there has been a stigma surrounding CBD, but as more research is done, that stigma is beginning to dissipate. There's a lot of interest in CBD today, and many scientists feel CBD is worth deeper scrutiny as a medicinal drug. There are several types of CBD that are worth mentioning:   Full-Spectrum CBD Full-spectrum CBD includes additional cannabinoids in its harvesting and production. Besides straight CBD and other cannabinoids, this derivation typically includes "healthy" fats such as omega-3 and omega-6. It may also contain vitamin E, magnesium, phosphorus,...

Full Spectrum CBD vs Pure CBD

There are well over a hundred cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant, and many of them have been reported to be beneficial to all living beings. Humans, as well as other animals and even fish possess endocannabinoids and an Endocannabinoid System within their bodies.

The human Endocannabinoid System or ECS for short, consists of a network of receptors throughout the body, like organs, the brain, glands, tissues, and immune cells. Endocannabinoids can help regulate and influence several bodily functions like pain, pleasure, muscle control, mood, appetite, memory, and more. 

CBD commonly comes in two forms: Full Spectrum CBD Distillate & Pure CBD Isolate. 

But what’s the difference?

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