Fete Lifestyle Magazine February 2020 - The Relationship Issue | Page 68

What is CBD?

•CBD stands for cannabidiol. It is the second most prevalent of the active ingredients of cannabis (marijuana).

•While CBD is an essential component of medical marijuana, it is derived directly from the hemp plant, which is a cousin of the marijuana plant.

•While CBD is a component of marijuana (one of hundreds), by itself it does not cause a “high.”

•According to a report from the World Health Organization, “In humans, CBD exhibits no effects indicative of any abuse or dependence potential.

(Source: www.health.harvard.edu)

What to look for when purchasing a CBD product:

•A Certified Analysis (Product should specify the total amount of CBD content and provide certification, on each bottle, to prove strength and purity.)

•Sourced from hemp grown in clean soil (hemp absorbs contaminants, so it’s important to have clean soil to start with.)

•It’s Certified Organic

•Carbon Dioxide Extraction (Environmentally friendly, CO2 preserves cannabinoids)

•Sourced only from the hemp flower (“Ariel Parts” include the fibrous parts of hemp plant which have negligible amounts of cannabinoids.)

•Clear or Golden Color (Color indicates the highest level of processing to remove by-products)

•Coconut Oil is its carrier oil (Coconut oil can carry more CBD molecules and ultimately deliver more cannabidiol)

“When choosing a CBD product, it’s important that it is traceable from seed to bottle, organic, and the quality is consistent,” says Dr. Harrison “Gabe” Frank, a physician and owner of the Frank Institute for Health and Wellness in Wilmington, North Carolina. “You should look for a company that is transparent in their processing practices.” Dr. Frank will also sit on the Medical Advisory Board of Green Compass. Frank specializes in Neurorehabilitation.

Before I bought, I researched. I discovered that not all CBD products are the same and it’s important that companies do not make medical claims to cure any condition. I examined many of the bottles I saw in the store and there wasn’t a lot of detailed labeling. If I tried it, what was I really putting into my body?

Then, a few months ago, I discovered Green Compass Global, a North Carolina-based company that began producing its organic products in February 2019. I tried the oils for several weeks, got a couple of girlfriends to try them with me, and eventually signed on to work with the company.

Between the four of us, we had a plethora of conditions we hoped to tackle: anxiety, early menopause, epilepsy, pain and discomfort, mood irregularities, were just a few. No CBD company can or should claim to treat or cure any condition, so basing your decision to jump in on testimonials and advice of a doctor is key.