Smoking cigarettes, cigars and even using chewing tobacco is extremely adicting. Thats is why most people have such a hard time figuring out how to quit smoking and chewing. Oh you thought you were the only one? Roughly 35 million Americans smoke! And roughly 40% of them have failed to quit smoking permanently at least once. As an “on-and-off” cigarette smoker myself, I know the battle that you fight when trying to kick the habit. But to be frank, the science is working against us. Not only do these tobacco products contain nicotine (which is considered a stimulant drug and is very addicting ..read more

There are numerous way to use CBD. Each way of intake having its own pros and cons. If you are looking for relief from aches and pains or help with skin conditions, a topical product might be your best bet. But what is a topical CBD product? A CBD topical is basically any ointment, lotion, cream, salve or even a gel that has been infused with CBD and other hemp extract (hopefully containing other herbs and oils for added function as well). Topicals can be applied directly to the skin, and usually with quick onset and noticeable effects. Notable Research on To ..read more

When people come into our CBD store in downtown Monte Vista, they typically have questions about products, types and uses. More often than not, our topical CBD products raise the most questions. These question can vary, however the most prevalent to date seems to be "Which one do i use?". I believe this is a common question due to our wide range of topical CBD product types, strengths and methods of delivery. We manufacture as well as stock products like CBD Rollers, Salves and Lotions in store and online as well. Lets go into which products do what and when you should use which one ..read more

Over the last few years, the market has become flooded with cannabidiol (CBD) products. The absolute sheer variety of available and popular delivery methods – ranging from edibles to tinctures to topical lotions and creams – can leave you wondering just how to take CBD oil. CBD Delivery Methods While there are just a few underlying delivery methods here: ingesting CBD oil, vaping CBD oil, and absorbing CBD oil topically through the skin. The finer details of the products may make them more convenient or enjoyable, depending on what best suits your needs. Let’s break down how to use CBD oil ti ..read more

The CBD industry has grown and become extremely versatile and has evolved since regulations loosened up a few years ago in 2018. With these new rules allowing producers like us, our parent company Beebe Family Farms, and hundreds if not thousands of other solid brands to truly flourish. While the new varieties and types of products can be a welcome change from where we started, it can sometimes be confusing. With Amazon throwing their market into the mix it can make it even more confusing. So the question becomes, what am I buying? And will what Im buying work for me? Few p ..read more

Inflammation. You're probably familiar with it if you are reading this. However just to be safe, what is inflammation? According to Healthline, " Inflammation refers to your body’s process of fighting against things that harm it, such as infections, injuries, and toxins, in an attempt to heal itself. When something damages cells, your body releases chemicals that trigger a response from your immune system." To put it simply inflammation, is the body’s way of fighting off anything that becomes harmful to it. Examples include injuries, toxins, and infections. There are two types of inf ..read more

We get asked in our chat “how long does it take for CBD to work”, after we tell them it can vary greatly they say “why”. I’ve sought out to answer this in the best way I can because it’s a very complicated subject. To understand how long cbd takes to work, you need to understand what CBD is and how different variables can impact how CBD works for you. In general, it takes CBD within 30 minutes to 2 hours to absorb into the bloodstream, depending on the method of consumption, which I’ll cover below. However, other factors like the amount of CBD you take, how often you take it, and the prod ..read more

As I have stated many times before, CBD has exploded in popularity in the wellness community. This is not without reason as you may very well know. CBD oil for pain relief is a safe, non-addictive and non-psychoactive alternative to opiates for those suffering from chronic pain. CBD is available in oral/sublingual and topical forms, from tinctures to edible candies, there’s a product out there with your name on it. Try our chat for help picking something for you! The use of CBD oils or other cannabinoid based products has shown to help calm the nervous system, which helps reduce muscle tension ..read more

It seems the list of things of things this awesome cannabinoid can help accomplish just keeps growing! Did you know that CBD and CBD Oil Tinctures may help assist with weight loss? This is all thanks to the body’s natural Endocannabinoid system(ECS).  CBD Oil and Weight Loss The ECS is responsible for the way CBD affects the body by responding to different chemicals in the body through 2 cannabinoid receptors—CB1 and CB2. The CB1 receptors are commonly found in the brain and central nervous system while CB2 receptors are generally in the immune system. CB1 receptors are more widespread in ..read more

CBD is officially famous, people worldwide are no longer just stumbling across this miraculous cannabinoid. People use it, to great effect, and the word has spread like wildfire. CBD has grown fast in popularity for its proposed benefits, so much so that market analysts have suggested that the CBD industry could be valued at over 20 billion dollars annually by 2024! You’ve probably heard of this miraculous Cannabinoid, and i can assume that you would love to know how it can benefit you because thats what this blog is about! So what is CBD and how effective is it really? We ..read more