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10 Surprising Benefits Of CBD Gummies

How about a bit of history before we begin? No, no, no, don’t go away! It’s relevant. We promise. So let’s talk gummies.

The first gummy candy (shaped like bears) was invented in Germany almost 100 years ago. Seventy years later, in the late 1990s, two natural-foods advocates mixed up a batch of gummy vitamins in order to get their kids to take a daily multi.

Now it seems like gummies are everywhere. We’ve got gummy this and gummy that. So it’s really no surprise that sometime in the last five years, some canna-genius was inspired—probably in a haze of joint smoke—to combine CBD and gummy candy into the ultimate medicinal confection: CBD gummies.

At this point, you’re probably asking, “But why do we need another method of consuming cannabis?” Our answer? Because each method offers a number of different benefits.

So why exactly should you take CBD gummies? In this article, the experts at Honest Marijuana will show you 10 benefits of this tasty and chewy treat. Some of them might surprise you.

10 Surprising Benefits Of CBD Gummies

CBD comes in many different forms, including:

• Oil
• Tincture
• Dissolvable strips
• Isolate
• Cream
• Dermal patches
• Edibles

Add to that some other novel methods of delivery—like pills, lube, and various kinds of bongs—and you’ve got yourself an infinite variety of fun. But with CBD gummies, now you’ve got infinite+1! That’s even more opportunities to get the medicine you need. Who could argue with that?

Let’s look at the top 10 benefits of taking CBD gummies instead of using oils, creams, and dab rigs.

1) Easy To Take

Do you have trouble swallowing pills? Do you feel like the pills will get caught in your throat? Do you think you’re going to choke? If that’s you to a T, CBD gummies will feel like a gift from the canna-gods.

That’s because CBD gummies are super easy to take. All you have to do is chew and swallow. There’s no long and involved prep work required, no waiting a half-hour before swimming. Just chew and go.

Unless you’re one of those unfortunate individuals who can’t walk and chew bubble gum at the same time. If that’s you to a T, you may want to finish chewing first and then go.

2) Non-Psychotropic

CBD gummies are non-psychotropic. That means they won’t get you high. It doesn’t matter how many you eat, you’ll never get your world to go psychedelic. You have to take THC for that.

In fact, no CBD products will get you high because of the way that the cannabinoid interacts with your brain. So whether you choose CBD gummies, or CBD oil, or CBD cream, you should never feel like you’re falling off the floor. If that happens, there was more in whatever you took than just CBD.

3) More Effective With Less Product

To help explain this benefit, we’re going to reduce two natural processes to their most basic explanations:

• Your stomach lets things through
• Your lungs keep things out

Both organs are remarkably good at their job. That means that if you choose to get CBD through your lungs (via smoke or vapor), you’ll need to take in a lot to get a little through to your brain.

But if you choose to get CBD through your stomach (pills, CBD gummies, edibles), you won’t need nearly as much to feel the effects.

Basically, you get more medicinal bang for your buck. So instead of smoking 0.7 grams of CBD ganja four times in sixteen hours, you’d only need to pop two CBD gummies during that same time period.

4) Long-Lasting

Your digestion and circulatory system operate at a relatively slow pace. If they didn’t, your body would be flooded with nutrients and then have nothing. Instead, your stomach delivers its contents slowly over time so the food you eat lasts longer than just an hour or two.

The same concept applies to the CBD gummies you chew. The CBD in the gummy is released slowly over a period of hours, providing long-lasting relief for your pain or anxiety.

That’s in sharp contrast to the effects you get from smoking your CBD strain in a joint, blunt, or bong. Those effects reach their peak in an hour or less and then taper off to nothing.

5) Gentle On Your Lungs And Throat

The harsh smoke of a heavy bong hit can make even the most experienced pot smoker hack up a lung. CBD gummies, on the other hand, won’t irritate your lungs and throat like marijuana smoke will.

That may not seem like a benefit for you hard-core, give-me-a-joint-or-give-me-death cannabis purists. But for those who just need CBD for medicinal purposes, it’s one of the biggest benefits of all.

Even though weed smoke isn’t packed full of chemicals like cigarette smoke, it can still irritate your lungs and throat and lead to inflammation. CBD gummies produce no smoke, no smell, no respiratory irritation.

6) Available Online

CBD products are often produced from hemp, which is a legal plant in all 50 states. That means hemp isn’t subject to the same laws that are causing so many problems and so much confusion these days.

By extension, then, CBD gummies are pretty much legal everywhere and can be shipped by commercial carriers across state lines. And because they are so easy to ship, one of the best places to find CBD gummies is online.

If your local dispensary doesn’t stock CBD gummies, you’ll be able to find a wide variety at your favorite internet shop. You may have to pay a bit more for shipping, but they’ll arrive on your doorstep ready for use.

7) Easy To Dose

Whatever brand of CBD gummies you choose to buy, always follow the instructions when first starting. After that, you can increase or decrease the dosage according to your needs. There’s very little risk of getting too much CBD, so don’t be afraid of an overdose or negative side effects.

For example, if the instructions tell you to take two CBD gummies with every meal but you need extra relief, you could double the dosage and take four CBD gummies with every meal instead. Your stash wouldn’t last as long, but you’d get the relief you need.

On the other hand, if the instructions tell you to take two CBD gummies with every meal, you could try taking just one with every meal. That would essentially double your stash and stretch your CBD gummies supply.

8) Discreet

One of the nicest benefits of CBD gummies is that you can use them very discreetly. They look exactly like gummy vitamins and gummy candy, so you don’t have to worry about keeping them hidden.

And taking them doesn’t require anything more than popping one in your mouth. No eye dropper bottles or drops under your tongue like with CBD oil. No dermal patches on your arm. Just an easy, discreet way to get the CBD you need.

9) Cause Minimal Side Effects

CBD gummies produce only two side effects:

• Dry mouth
• Decreased ability to metabolize medication

Dry mouth happens a lot with cannabis, regardless of the strain you choose or the way you consume it. And many people who take CBD gummies for medicinal reasons would gladly take a slight case of dry mouth over their pain, anxiety, nausea, or seizures.

However, the cannabidiol (CBD) in CBD gummies can decrease your liver’s ability to process pharmaceutical medications. That can have very serious consequences if the CBD gummies you take don’t treat the other ailments the pharmaceutical medications do. Be sure to talk to your doctor before adding CBD gummies to your daily routine.

10) Effective For A Wide Variety Of Ailments

One of the coolest things about CBD gummies is that they can be used to treat a wide variety of medical issues. Here’s what the CBD in CBD gummies can do:

• Promote bone growth
• Inhibit growth in cancer cells
• Kill or slow bacterial growth
• Reduce risk of artery blockage
• Treat psoriasis
• Prevent nervous system degeneration
• Reduce blood sugar levels
• Aid sleep
• Reduce seizures and convulsions
• Suppress muscle spasms
• Relieve anxiety
• Lessen the severity of psychosis
• Reduce nausea and vomiting
• Stimulate appetite
• Reduce inflammation
• Decrease pain

Because of this long list of benefits, CBD gummies can be used to relieve the symptoms of cancer, osteoporosis, lupus, diabetes, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Parkinson’s disease, and chronic and neuropathic pain, just to name a few.

Give CBD Gummies A Try

If you can’t decide whether or not to try CBD gummies, we’ve got one question for you: “What are you waiting for?”

They’re easy to take. They won’t get you high. They won’t irritate your lungs and throat with harsh smoke. They last a hella long time. They’re easy to get ahold of. And they basically have no side effects.

There’s really no earthly reason you could give us to explain why you’re not already taking CBD gummies. So fire up a fat one, smoke it to the roach, and then head out to your local dispensary or favorite internet store to buy a bottle of CBD gummies. We promise you won’t be disappointed.

For more information on all things cannabis and to check out our 100-percent all-natural marijuana products, visit HonestMarijuana.com today.

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CBD Pills: Uses, Benefits & Side Effects

Once upon a time, the only way to get the cannabidiol you needed was to smoke your favorite high-CBD strain. These days, CBD fanatics have so many more options:

• CBD oil
• CBD tincture
• CBD strips
• CBD isolate
• CBD cream
• CBD patches
• CBD edibles

Now you can add one more method to the growing list of choices: CBD pills. One of the major benefits of CBD pills (as we’ll discuss at length below) is that they’re discreet. Have you ever noticed that pretty much everyone takes a pill of one kind or another? Getting your CBD in pill form means you’ll blend right in.

But what are the other benefits of CBD pills? How can you use them? And are there any side effects? The experts at Honest Marijuana tell you everything you need to know about one of the newest forms of CBD medication.

CBD Pills: Uses

CBD pills—and the cannabidiol (CBD) they contain—can be used to treat a wide variety of ailments and disorders. Here are just a few of the main uses for CBD pills.

1) Reduce Pain & Inflammation

CBD acts on the vanilloid receptors in your brain. These receptors regulate pain perception and inflammation throughout your body. So when CBD triggers the vanilloid receptors, pain and inflammation go down. This makes CBD pills a possible treatment for disorders like fibromyalgia.

2) Protect Your Body & Brain

CBD is a powerful antioxidant that protects both your body and brain from damage caused by harmful molecules (free radicals). Free radicals have a negative effect on your body, but they can also have a negative effect on your brain.

The buildup of free radicals can contribute to neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s disease. Studies have shown that the antioxidant properties of CBD can work to counteract the effects that result from this (and other) debilitating brain disorders.

3) Suppress Nausea & Stimulate Appetite

CBD has a two-fold benefit as a digestive aid. First, it stimulates appetite, making it easier to take in the calories needed to stay healthy. Second, it suppresses nausea so that those calories will stay where they’re supposed to—in your body.

These two CBD benefits can be particularly important for patients being treated for cancer. Some disorders (and even treatments) decrease appetite and increase nausea. These side effects can, in turn, prevent your body from healing correctly. CBD works to counteract these two problems.

4) Combat Anxiety & Depression

Anxiety and depression are partially dependent on the activity of the adenosine and serotonin receptors in your brain. CBD interacts with both.

The CBD in CBD pills activates the adenosine receptors to help them work properly. This lessens the anxious, paranoid feelings so common with anxiety disorder. The CBD in CBD pills also activates the serotonin receptors to produce an antidepressant effect. That makes CBD pills a promising treatment for a wide variety of mental disorders.

5) Inhibit Cancer Cell Growth

Laboratory studies are showing that CBD inhibits certain body functions so that cancer cells can’t spread. Those same studies are also showing that CBD somehow interferes with cancer cell growth and may even cause those same cells to die.

6) Treat Psychotic Disorders

Psychotic disorders, like schizophrenia, are treated by increasing serum anandamide levels in the brain. Pharmaceuticals do exist to help with this, but they often have significant side effects.

CBD pills, on the other hand, also increase serum anandamide levels—without the debilitating and life-altering side effects of clinical pharmaceuticals. That’s a significant step in the right direction for brain-based disorders that are notoriously difficult to treat.

7) Suppress Seizure Activity

Seizures are disruptions in your brain’s electrical activity that result in violent shaking and loss of body control. Like psychotic disorders, anxiety, and depression (all brain-based disorders), seizures can be extremely difficult to treat.

CBD pills stabilize your brain’s electrical impulses and keep them from running amok. This results in a significant decrease in seizure frequency.

Charlotte Figi is a prime example of the effectiveness of CBD. Charlotte suffers from Dravet syndrome and would experience upwards of 300 seizures a week. That had a serious impact on Charlotte’s young life. After starting a course of CBD treatment, Charlotte had just one or two seizures per month.

Now that we’ve discussed some of the uses for CBD pills, let’s look at some of their many benefits.

CBD Pills: Benefits

If you still haven’t found the way to consume cannabis that works best for you, give CBD pills a try. Here’s why they may be just what you’ve been looking for.

1) Discreet Consumption

As we mentioned earlier, CBD pills are very discreet. Everyone’s taking pills, so you won’t stand out when you take your CBD medication. Just pop the pill in your mouth and take a drink of water. It’s quick, easy, and painless.

2) No Psychoactive High

CBD doesn’t interact with the receptors in your brain the same way that THC does. Because of that, CBD pills won’t produce a psychoactive high.

That means it’s now easier for medical users who need to take advantage of CBD’s medical benefits during the day and don’t have time to stop to let a high wear off.

3) Counteraction Of THC’s Intoxicating Effects

The intoxicating effects of THC are well-known. They include:

• Altered perceptions
• Lethargy
• Couch lock
• Paranoia
• Memory loss
• Drowsiness

CBD pills keep those intoxicating effects from becoming too extreme.

4) Non-Addictive Treatment

The cannabidiol in CBD pills—or any cannabidiol, for that matter—is not addictive. This is because cannabidiol doesn’t stimulate the cannabinoid receptors in your brain like other psychoactive chemicals.

Because those cannabinoid receptors aren’t activated (no high is created), there’s no uncontrollable drive to keep coming back for more. So, basically, because the cannabidiol in CBD pills doesn’t produce any kind of psychoactive effects, it isn’t addictive.

5) Powerful Results

Because of the way your stomach processes CBD, CBD pills are more powerful than more traditional consumption methods (like smoking, dabbing, or hitting a bong). That means that you’ll need less to feel the same effects.

For example, you might have to smoke a full joint to get the medicinal benefits that come with just one CBD pill. With CBD pills, you get more bang for your buck, so to speak.

6) Longer-Lasting Effects

Digestion is a relatively slow process. So when you take a CBD pill, the effects last longer than they would if you used a CBD cream or smoked a CBD blunt. That means that you’ll need fewer CBD pills over the course of a day.

So far, we’ve highlighted the many uses and benefits of CBD pills. Now, let’s discuss the side effects.

CBD Pills: Side Effects

Unlike THC, the cannabidiol in CBD pills produces only two side effects.

1) Dry Mouth

CBD suppresses the activity of your saliva glands. This can cause your mouth to feel dry. Thankfully, it’s not a been-through-the-desert-on-a-horse-with-no-name type of dry mouth. Instead, it’s usually just a mild dryness that you can reduce by staying hydrated.

2) Decreased Ability To Metabolize Medication

Cannabidiol and CBD pills can interfere with your liver’s ability to process other medications. This could have unintended consequences if the CBD pills you’re taking aren’t meant to completely replace another medication.

For example, let’s say you’re taking medication for high blood pressure. Then you start taking CBD pills to combat pain and inflammation. Cannabidiol does not affect blood pressure (other than tempering anxiety), so the CBD pills can’t act as a substitute for your blood pressure medication. So the problem, then, is that the CBD pills essentially negate the effects of your medication without replacing them.

On the other hand, let’s say you’re taking medication for depression. Then you start taking CBD pills to combat pain and inflammation. Cannabidiol DOES positively affect anxiety and depression, so in this case, it doesn’t matter if the CBD pills negate the effects of your medication.

Regardless of the medications you are currently taking, be sure to consult a doctor before adding CBD pills to your daily routine.

Are CBD Pills Right For You?

We get asked this question all the time. While each individual’s needs are different and we can’t speak specifically about your situation, the Honest Marijuana answer is always, “Try them and see.” That’s really the best advice when trying any new consumption method.

One of the best things about CBD pills (or any CBD product, for that matter) is that there really are no downsides to experimentation. It’s very hard to take too much CBD, and the side effects are basically non-existent.

So talk to the budtenders at your local dispensary and see if they can recommend a CBD pill you can try. If for some reason you don’t like getting your CBD that way, you can always switch to another method. That’s the beauty of marijuana—there are more ways than we can count to get your ganja on and relieve whatever is ailing you.

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22 Mind-Blowing Ways To Use CBD Honey

Honey is awesome! It’s got a long list of health benefits, and it tastes good to boot. There are very few natural, edible options that pack the same punch. High-CBD cannabis is the other one that comes to mind.

As great as those two things are separately, just imagine what they could do together. It’s unlike anything the world has seen since Milton Hershey combined peanut butter and chocolate. Yeah, CBD honey is just that good.

But how should you use CBD honey to get the most benefits? The experts at Honest Marijuana show you 22 ways to use your liquid gold for health and happiness. We’ll even show you a quick and easy way to make your own CBD honey in case your local dispensary doesn’t have any in stock.

For organizational purposes, we’ve divided the list into two categories:

• Edible Ideas
• Topical & Medicinal Uses

We did this because CBD honey is more than just a tasty treat. You can also use it on your skin or mix it with one or two other ingredients to relieve various ailments. So if you’re looking for the Swiss Army Knife of the food world, check out our list of 22 ways to use CBD honey.

22 Ways To Use CBD Honey

CBD honey can be used as a substitute for sugar in most recipes. But keep in mind we’re not chefs. We don’t know how much CBD honey to use in your world-famous cookie recipe. We can’t be held responsible for the results. If something goes wrong, smoke a doobie and try again.

Edible Ideas

1) DIY Sports Drink

Need a refreshing pick-me-up to get you through a long workout? Try this DIY sports drink recipe. In a blender, mix:

• ¼ cup of lime juice
• ¼ cup of lemon juice
• 2 cups of water
• ⅛ teaspoon of sea salt
• 2 tablespoons of CBD honey

Ahhh, delicious!

2) Tea Sweetener

People have been mixing tea and regular honey together for a long time. It’s a great way to sweeten a bitter drink. But just imagine all the extra health benefits you could get if you added CBD honey instead. Give it a try and we’re sure you’ll never go back.

3) CBD Honey Caramel Sauce

Caramel in coffee? Yep. Caramel on apples? Yep. Caramel by itself? Yep. Really, caramel goes great with everything. Now you can whip up a batch of your very own CBD honey caramel sauce for use wherever you see fit.

4) All-Natural CBD Honey Cough Syrup

Ever been kept awake by a nasty cough? It’s the worst. Now you can fix that persistent hack and get your forty winks without resorting to chemical additives. Here’s the simple recipe.

In a saucepan, add:

• 1 cup of water
• ¼ cup of ginger root
• ¼ cup of marshmallow root
• 1 tablespoon of cinnamon

Bring the water to a boil, and then simmer until half the water is gone. Pour the water through a cheesecloth to remove the herbs. Wait for the water to cool a bit.

While it’s still warm, mix in the lemon juice and the CBD honey. Transfer to a canning jar with a lid, and store your CBD honey cough syrup in the refrigerator.

5) Peanut Butter

Making your own peanut butter is super easy, not to mention healthy and delicious. To boost the health benefits even more, mix up your own batch of CBD honey-based peanut butter. Simply add CBD honey to your existing peanut butter recipe and you’re all set!

6) Salad Dressing

Skip the salad dressing aisle at the supermarket, save some money, and enjoy a delicious and nutritious alternative instead. Simply mix equal parts:

• CBD honey
• Balsamic vinegar
• Olive oil

Add salt, pepper, and herbs to your liking and you’ve got a tasty salad dressing for any situation.

7) Dark Chocolate

With a bit of cocoa powder, coconut oil, salt, chocolate chips, and CBD honey, you can whip up a batch of your very own dark chocolate. Make some dark chocolate and peanut butter using CBD honey, and you’ve got your very own superfecta (yes, that’s a real thing).

8) Marshmallows

Bet you didn’t know you can make your own marshmallows. Best of all, you can do so without all the extra ingredients (like modified corn starch, artificial flavor, and blue 1). Find a recipe you love and just substitute CBD honey for the regular stuff.

9) Taffy

Need to get out some aggression and sneak in a quick workout? Try pulling taffy. You can make your own flavored taffy using CBD honey as a sweetener.

10) Caramel-Pecan Bars

Need something to satisfy the munchies? Mix up a hearty helping of caramel-pecan bars to keep the party going.

Topical & Medicinal Uses

Harness the power of CBD honey with these topical and medicinal uses.

11) Make Your Own Face Mask

Say goodbye to dry skin with this simple face mask recipe. Mix 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and 1 tablespoon of CBD honey. Apply the mixture to your face and let it sit for 20 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water and pat your face dry with a soft towel.

12) Relieve Acid Reflux

Suffering from acid reflux? Quench the fire with a teaspoon of CBD honey once per day. And don’t feel like you have to stop when the acid reflux is gone. CBD honey is so safe you can take every day.

13) Treat A Hangover

Feeling a bit hungover after a night out with friends? Consume some CBD honey (we like it in a strong cup of tea) for a bit of relief. The antioxidants in CBD honey neutralize the toxins left over after a serious bender, and the natural fructose helps break down alcohol into harmless byproducts.

14) Create A Topical Antibiotic

Got a cut? Dab on a bit of CBD honey. You’ll absorb some CBD through your skin and get the antibiotic benefits of honey all at the same time.

15) Relieve Allergies

Local honey (honey made by bees in your area) is amazing for getting rid of the symptoms of seasonal allergies. Mix up your CBD honey with a local variety, and then consume a tablespoon daily for real relief.

16) Reduce The Sting Of Burns

CBD honey keeps minor (first-degree) burns sterile and improves healing time. For second- and third-degree burns, consult a doctor as soon as possible.

17) Dry Up Acne

Want to get rid of those pesky red spots on your face? Wash with CBD honey for blemish-free skin. CBD honey cleanses your skin without stripping away new cells and normalizes sebum production. That means healthy, clear skin in no time.

18) Moisturize Your Lips

Don’t spend money on expensive lip balms. Make your own CBD-honey variety instead. Just a few easy-to-find ingredients and a simple recipe are all you need for luscious lips. Best of all, you’ll absorb some of the CBD through your skin.

19) Tackle Gingivitis

To treat or prevent gingivitis, apply a dab of CBD honey to your gum line every day. The honey will kill the bacteria while the CBD will be absorbed into your bloodstream.

20) Treat Stomach Ulcers

Stomach ulcers are no fun. But instead of relying on over-the-counter medications, try a healthy dose of CBD honey instead. Eat one tablespoon on an empty stomach first thing in the morning. Then, eat another tablespoon before bed to help ease the pain.

21) Get Rid Of Menstrual Cramps

To help relieve the pain of your menstrual cycle, dissolve and drink one tablespoon of CBD honey in a glass of warm water while symptoms persist. The CBD honey stimulates the production of omega-6 fatty acids, which helps to even out the crazy hormones coursing through your veins.

22) Relieve Sore Muscles

Your sore muscles aren’t necessarily the result of a hard workout. You could be dehydrated. Mix CBD honey, coconut water, and your favorite herbs for a refreshing way to stay hydrated and prevent sore muscles.

How To Make CBD Honey

Now that you know what to do with CBD honey, you’re probably wondering how to make it. We’ve got you covered! Here’s a super simple way to make your very own CBD honey.

Supplies:

• Canning jar with lid
• Pan
• 3.5 grams high-CBD cannabis
• ½ cup coconut oil
• 11 ounces good-quality local honey
• Cheesecloth
• Strainer
• Bowl
• Mixer

Instructions:

1. Break up the cannabis with a grinder.
2. Dump the cannabis into a canning jar and add ½ cup of coconut oil.
3. Put the lid on the jar.
4. Fill a pan with water so that when you put the jar in the pan, the water doesn’t touch the lid. This depends on the size of the canning jar you use.
5. Bring the water in the pan to a boil.
6. Place the canning jar in the boiling water and reduce the heat to a simmer.
7. Leave the jar in the water for two hours.
8. Remove the jar from the pan and wait a few minutes until the mixture has cooled.
9. Line a strainer with cheesecloth and place the strainer over a bowl.
10. Pour the mixture through the strainer/cheesecloth combo into the bowl.
11. Squeeze the remaining liquid into the bowl.
12. Pour this mixture into a blender and add 11 ounces of honey.
13. Blend.
14. Pour your CBD honey into an airtight container (another canning jar or a honey bear are great options).
15. Enjoy!

Making your own CBD honey is one of the easiest ways to harness the healing power of your favorite CBD strain AND the health benefits that honey has to offer. It’s a combination made in cannabis heaven.

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