We talk a lot about CBD in our articles. This makes sense because the majority of what makes up our products is CBD in some form or another. It’s also what produces the bulk of the positive effects that our customers are looking for when they purchase from us. However, a lot of our products have more to them than just CBD alone. Many of them contain other natural ingredients...

We’ve gotten a few questions recently from Urban Roots customers about whether or not CBD thins blood or has blood thinning properties. Specifically, several customers have asked whether they should stop taking their daily dose of CBD leading up to surgery, or whether CBD can interfere with blood thinning or coagulating medication. As an increasing number of people consume CBD as part of their daily health regimen, we’ll probably start...

You can buy CBD in grocery stores, online, and even in gas stations in most states across the country. Not to mention in cannabis-specific stores and dispensaries in an increasing number of states. With this massive explosion in popularity and availability, many are asking the question, “Does CBD really work?” It’s a valid question. There are many supplements and products out there that purport to cure (or at least help...

Before we discuss the topic of this article, it is important to point out that CBD has not been approved by the FDA, and CBD products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Arthritis Is a Big Deal With that said, one of the most exciting and widely used applications for CBD is in helping with chronic and arthritic pain. More and more people are reporting...

  Coconut oil is everywhere nowadays. It’s exploding in popularity in the health and wellness scene and consumed by people for everything from weight loss to energy to managing diseases like epilepsy and Alzheimer’s. Furthermore, products that have combinations like MCT oil and CBD have helped cement coconut oil’s status as a wellness staple. Coconut Oil vs MCT Oil You have probably seen supplements at the store that are labeled...

The rise of CBD has been accompanied by a rise in the ways we can consume it. If you’re new to CBD, then the multitude of options might seem a bit overwhelming at first. This article is meant to help you out on your hemp journey and teach about the different methods of CBD consumption. Below are the six primary ways that people consume CBD. There are some benefits of...

Do you ever have trouble focusing? It’s a trick question. Unless you have some sort of special powers, then the odds are you have trouble concentrating or focusing on the task at hand at least once in a while. The causes of that distraction, whether it happens often, sometimes, or once in a great while, can range from stress and anxiety to lack of sleep, or even a full-blown disorder...

Depression and anxiety affect tens, if not hundreds, of millions of people around the world. According to one statistic, over 40 million adults in the US alone (about 18% of the adult population) state that they suffer from one of these conditions. Many of those adults are prescribed selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like Prozac and Zoloft or benzodiazepine tranquilizers like Valium and Xanax. The question we’re looking into is...