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The Endocannabinoid System (ECS)
In the year 2009, Nick DiPatrizio, a neuropharmacologist made yet another discovery about the astonishing endocannabinoid system. While conducting studies on lab mice he discovered that “hunger, and the taste... Read more...
How Long Does CBD Take to Work?
Thanks to the potential health benefits of CBD and lack of intoxicating effects, cannabidiol (CBD) is quickly becoming a popular substance. However, CBD remains a confusing compound. One common question... Read more...
CBD oil and the Entourage Effect
You may have recently heard of CBD oil and its health benefits. Yet despite growing popularity, CBD remains a confusing substance shrouded in scientific jargon. For example, CBD products can... Read more...
Why is my CBD oil not having an effect?
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last couple of years, you will have heard of CBD. It is one of the compounds – or cannabinoids – which... Read more...
The UK Law for CBD Oil
There's a good chance you've heard something about CBD. This natural substance has quickly grown into one of the most popular trends in health and wellness. CBD is perfectly legal... Read more...
5 CBD Oil Myths Debunked
CBD, or cannabidiol is one of the compounds that are found in the cannabis plant. It is taking the world of health and well-being by storm as researchers are increasingly... Read more...
Will I Pass a Drug Test if I Use CBD Oil?
CBD itself doesn’t show up on a drug test. Having said that, many CBD oils contain small amounts of THC, the main psychoactive cannabinoid in cannabis. THC is one of... Read more...
CBD Dosage: How much CBD should you take?
Cannabidiol (CBD) is becoming more popular every year, and for good reason. This safe, legal, non-intoxicating compound is a great option for people looking to get the health benefits of... Read more...
Members of Blue Light Card & Defence Discount Service Can Now Enjoy a 10% Discount on CBD oil in the UK
The NHS, emergency services and armed forces workers are amongst Britain's most unsung heroes. They keep us alive, healthy and protected 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all... Read more...
Is CBD Addictive?
Substance dependence is a severe problem in the UK whereby the user has a compulsive, out-of-control use, despite the risk of negative physical and social consequences. To many, there is... Read more...
CBDa vs CBD - What's the difference?
These days, many people are familiar with the beneficial effects of cannabidiol (CBD). But while CBD tends to get all the credit, most CBD preparations actually contain dozens of beneficial... Read more...
Importance of Lab Testing CBD Oils
With its rising popularity around the world, Cannabidiol (CBD) is quickly becoming a household name. it wasn’t long ago that everything that was connected to cannabis was considered to be... Read more...
What CBD product should I choose?
As a ‘newbie’ to the world of CBD (Cannabidiol), it can be difficult to decide on both the type of product to choose and the manufacturer to buy it from.... Read more...
CBD Oil vs Capsules: Which is Better?
Cannabidiol (CBD) — a non-psychoactive component of cannabis — is rapidly growing in popularity. Thanks to this, an increasing number of people are interested in supplementing with CBD products to... Read more...
CBD Oil vs Cream: Which is better?
As the CBD (cannabidiol) boom makes its way around the world, we are seeing more and more people deciding to try CBD products to give their general health and well-being a... Read more...
CBD Oil vs Vaping: Which is Better?
Millions of people across the world are using CBD as part of their wellness routine. However, with so many different types of CBD products available online, choosing the one that... Read more...
5 Ways to Make your CBD Oil Taste Better
Taking cannabidiol (CBD) under the tongue is one of the most popular ways of taking CBD oil at the moment. People love to take their CBD this way as it... Read more...
The Ultimate guide to Flavoured CBD oil in the UK
CBD oil grows more popular in the UK every day. One issue that remains, however, is the strong natural flavour of hemp-derived CBD oil. Simply put, many people find the... Read more...
CBD Isolate vs Full Spectrum CBD Oil
The cannabis plant contains 483 known compounds, with over 133 identified cannabinoids. CBD is merely one of those. A lot of research has gone into understanding cannabinoids like CBD and... Read more...
Rick Simpson Oil vs CBD Oil - What's the difference?
Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) and CBD oil are both made from the whole cannabis plant. That similarity aside, the two cannabis oil products are quite different. Whereas CBD oil has... Read more...
Is Holland and Barrett CBD Oil any good? We lab-tested it and this is what we found…
Holland & Barrett is the UK’s leading health and wellness brand and was one of the first high-street retailers to stock CBD oil. Hundreds of brands have since followed suit,... Read more...
The CBD Titans Series: A few questions with Prof. Michael Barnes
In a new series of articles, the CBD Shopy team will be interviewing titans of the UK CBD industry from doctors to researchers & CEOs with the goal of enlightening... Read more...
Medical Cannabis vs High-Street CBD Oil
You’ve probably seen CBD products being sold online and in high-street stores across the UK. But how does it differ from medical cannabis? Despite coming from the same plant, the... Read more...
4 Ways to Incorporate CBD Into Your Daily Life
Millions of people across the UK and worldwide are using CBD products to support their health and well-being. Whether you want to take CBD for general wellness or specific reasons,... Read more...
The CBD Titans Series: Q&A with Dr. Dani Gordon
In our second instalment of CBD with the Titans, we have a quick interview Dr. Dani Gordon a double board certified medical doctor, integrative medicine physician and a world-leading expert... Read more...
15 Benefits of CBD Oil (Plus Side Effects)
Cannabidiol (CBD) products have grown increasingly popular in the past several years. It's not difficult to see why this natural compound may offer benefits for an exceptionally wide range of... Read more...
Hemp Oil vs CBD Oil
When it comes to CBD, one of the most common mistakes people make is mixing up hemp oil and CBD oil. Although they’re both sourced from the hemp plant, the... Read more...
When to take CBD oil for Sleep?
Cannabidiol (CBD) is growing in popularity as a natural sleep aid. A natural, non-intoxicating compound found in cannabis plants, CBD is increasingly preferred over prescription medications to improve sleep quality.... Read more...
Why Take CBD Oil Under the Tongue?
You’ve probably heard that you’re supposed to put cannabidiol (CBD) oil under your tongue. But why is that?  There are dozens of CBD products available, all with different usage methods.... Read more...
Is cannabis legal in Portugal?
It might take you by surprise, but Portugal is well known for being the first country to abolish criminal penalties for the consumption and possession of all drugs. Amidst an... Read more...
CBD as a nootropic
If you’ve ever felt like your brainpower could use a boost, then you might have come across nootropics. Also known as “smart drugs”, nootropics are substances that are used to... Read more...
CBD and dogs: should you give your dog CBD?
Many people swear by CBD to boost their wellbeing, making it one of the fastest-growing wellness trends in recent years. Now, our furry friends are getting in on the act... Read more...
CBD and libido: can CBD improve your sex life?
Thanks to its long list of wellbeing-boosting benefits, CBD is one of the most popular supplements on the market today. But can CBD help you have better sex? It certainly... Read more...
Can you overdose on CBD oil?
Millions of Brits use CBD oil every year thanks to its long list of reported health benefits. But can you have too much of a good thing? And how much... Read more...
CBD Flowers: what are they and are they legal in the UK?
There are many ways to enjoy the benefits of CBD, but one, in particular, has been gaining attention lately. CBD flowers are widely available online, but the big question is:... Read more...
CBD Oil for Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a poorly understood illness with no cure and very few effective treatment options. If you suffer from this painful and exhausting condition, you might be wondering if CBD... Read more...
Is CBD oil halal?
What Is CBD Oil? CBD oil is an extract from the cannabis plant, also known as cannabidiol. It is commonly taken as oil drops under the tongue, but can also... Read more...
CBD and eczema – does it work?
If you suffer from eczema, you’ll know just how frustrating and upsetting the symptoms can be. For some people, the constant inflammation can have a serious impact on wellbeing and... Read more...
CBD oil vs CBG oil
CBD (Cannabidiol) and THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) are the two most popular cannabinoids today. CBD is recognised for its calming, medicinal benefits, whereas THC is well-known for its psychoactive effects, which can... Read more...
Hemp legislation and what it means for the CBD industry
The cultivation of hemp in the UK goes back centuries. It was once such an important crop that Henry VIII made it a legal requirement for farmers to grow hemp... Read more...
Can you use CBD oil as lube?
You can find CBD in just about any personal care product these days. Deodorant, toothpaste and even tampons have had the CBD treatment, so it’s hardly a surprise that some... Read more...
What’s the best carrier oil for CBD?
When you’re looking to buy a CBD oil, you might notice that it comes in a “carrier oil”, like MCT oil or olive oil. But what is carrier oil? Why... Read more...
The Entourage Effect and CBD, What Does It Mean?
The Entourage Effect is the term used to describe the enhanced or altered medicinal effects of cannabis when multiple compounds are combined. This effect creates properties that are not present... Read more...
Everything about Tetrahydrocannabivarin and its Effects
The popularity of medical cannabis in recent years has motivated pharmaceutical companies to test different cannabinoids. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and Cannabidiol (CBD) are not the only compounds present in cannabis plants.... Read more...
What Is Cannabivarin?
CBV or Cannabivarin is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant. Like CBD, this cannabinoid will not get you high. It’s the second most commonly occurring cannabinoid in the... Read more...
What Is Delta-8-Tetrahydrocannabinol?
Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol or delta-8 THC is a psychoactive ingredient found in the Cannabis Sativa plant. The Cannabis sativa plant is usually divided into two species, hemp and marijuana. Hemp is... Read more...
Cannabichromene: What is it, and does it have benefits?
The cannabis plant produces over 100 cannabinoids. They are chemical substances that join the cannabinoid receptors of the body and regulate how cells communicate. The two main cannabinoids, delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol... Read more...
What is Tetrahydrocannabiphorol? (THCP)
The cannabis Sativa plant produces over 400 compounds, and only around 60 termed cannabinoids. The most well-known cannabinoids are Cannabidiol (CBD), which is a non-psychoactive ingredient from the cannabis compounds,... Read more...
Is there a connection between Hops and Cannabinoids?
Cannabinoids are natural compounds found in the Cannabis sativa plant. Over 400 chemical compounds are present in the plant and around 60 are termed cannabinoids. The most well-known among these... Read more...
What is Hexahydrocannabinol (HHC)?
Cannabinoids are natural compounds found in the cannabis plant. Over 400 compounds are present in the plant and around 60 are called cannabinoids. The two most well-known cannabinoids said to... Read more...