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...

Cannabis has been used by men and women for thousands of years. Although it was always thought to have massively beneficial properties, it’s only in recent years that researchers and health professionals have started taking a closer look and have begun to understand the scope of cannabis’s health benefits. Cannabis plants contain a host of chemical called cannabinoids, the most well-known of which are CBD and THC. Now, CBD has...

Hangovers: the Age-Old Menace A night out with friends or family or coworkers can be a great time. Laughs, good conversation, talking about past things you have done or experienced together, talking about future endeavors—just enjoying each other’s company. For those who drink alcohol, we know that a few drinks can make these types of nights all the more enjoyable. It helps loosen everyone up, can allow the conversation to...

Yes, CBD may help dogs with a variety of health concerns, including arthritis, seizures, anxiety, appetite loss, and some age related issues. CBD is thought to work with your dog's endocannabinoid system, which helps regulate pain, mood, inflammation, neurological function. When used correctly, CBD is widely considered safe for dogs and is increasingly recommended by veterinarians as a natural supplement to support overall wellness.  CBD interacts with your dog in...

Updated April 2026.  Reviewed and refreshed for current accuracy. New: CBD roll-on vs cream — pick the right topical format → Different methods of CBD consumption are creating new opportunities for treating a variety of health issues and for maintaining overall health wellness. One of these consumption methods comes in the form of CBD topicals. What Are CBD Topicals? Are you suffering from sore muscles? Do you have reoccurring joint...

Updated April 2026.  Reviewed and refreshed for current accuracy. New: Senior dogs and CBD wellness routine → Prescription Drugs: Could CBD Be an Alternative? In basic terms, CBD can deliver many of the benefits of marijuana, without the associated head or body sensation known as “being high”. This is great news for all types of people who don’t want to get high or experience psychoactive effects but want to take...

Updated April 2026.  Reviewed and refreshed for current accuracy. New: Calm routines for dogs — storms, travel, vet → Can CBD Help your Pet? More and more people are turning to CBD for a variety of their pet’s health ailments—anxiety being one of them. Although there has been limited research and academic study on the effects of CBD on animals, it’s thought that CBD interacts with an animal’s nervous system...