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...

  Where does CBD come from? Most of us know that it comes from a plant, but did you know that CBD actually starts as another compound called CBDA? Here at Fully Activated CBD, we want to help you get to the bottom of where CBD comes from by understanding CBDA and the differences between CBD and CBDA. Here’s what we’ll cover: CBD vs. CBDA: what you need to know Why is CBDA less known? What studies have shown about CBDA Ready to learn? Read on! CBD vs. CBDA: What You Need to Know There are three main compounds found...

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,...

We've all done it - absent-mindedly touched a hot pan or put our hands too close to a grill. What's left is an ugly, painful red mark; a burn. While burns are pretty commonplace, they require a bit more care than a scratch or other skin injury. This is because burns can cause damage below the surface that you can't see. When heat or chemicals burn your skin, they not only deal damage in a way that you can visibly see, but the heat penetrates down through the layers of cells. This is why burns scar and tend to hurt...

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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