Having stressors in our lives is something that has become practically unavoidable. Unless you happen to live a storybook-like life in a remote mountain meadow where it’s always sunny and work doesn’t exist, you probably have things in your life that cause you stress. But creating a calm home is possible for everyone. Some stressors can be eliminated altogether, but more likely, you’re going to have to be disciplined about finding ways to care for yourself and your loved ones to help ease stress. One of the best ways we can do that is by being intentional about our home environments. Stress ca ..read more

Interview with an “Aging” Athlete As a lifelong competitor in multiple sports, competition can take a toll on your body and mind. Improving performance and maximizing recovery are key to ensuring success well into the later years of one’s life. One such athlete being highlighted is Retired Marine and Corrections Officer Michael KALNAS; a High Tide Herbal customer and athlete who played full contact football until nearly 50 years old. Now at 70 years young, he is enjoying his retirement(s) while continuing a long-time national ranking in multiple Track & Field events. We interviewed Mr. Kal ..read more

Athletes and CBD Is CBD Safe for Athletes? Pushing yourself to be a better athlete has probably come with pain and at one time or another an injury. Whether from a tough training session, overuse or an accident, these injuries are common among athletes. Learning of its numerous therapeutic properties, CBD has gained the attention of a lot of athletes at varying levels. This article will include an explanation of what CBD is and just how exactly it can help you as an athlete.  What exactly is CBD?  CBD is short for Cannabidiol and is one of more than a hundred cannabinoids found withi ..read more

Do not snooze on the importance of sleep Are you getting the correct amount of sleep each night? Perhaps you can stay asleep for the entire night hours on end. Maybe you struggle to fall and stay asleep due to aches and pains. Or like 30% of the general population you are battling insomnia (1). Despite which case may apply to you one thing is for sure, we all need sleep, but how much and why?   How many hours should you be sleeping? As infants through our adolescent years we could be found sleeping upwards of 14+ hours a day. But as we age responsibilities mount and we may only be fortuna ..read more

CBD for your Winter Sports Recovery Regimen It’s that time of year. Snow has been falling, temperatures are getting lower, and it's time to hit the slopes. Usually the first day of the year on the slopes is a great time. On the contrary, you may already be preparing for the inevitable; sore muscles and bruises. Have no fear. Skiing and snowboarding are some of winter's favorite activities. While you are gathering your skis and snowboard for your trip, consider adding Hemp CBD into your winter sports recovery regimen. Skiing and snowboarding can take a toll on your body, especially the first ti ..read more

The gift of life is opened every day we have the privilege to open our eyes. However, if you live long enough, you’ll find there will be somedays you would rather skip. Coping mechanisms are a huge part of who we are as individuals. Identifying methods, you use to deal with stressful situations is important because going through a tough circumstance means you will eventually come out of the situation, but how you come out of it is the is just as important. So, ask yourself: How do you react to stressful situations?  How do you express your anger? How do you manage sorrow? Anger and sadnes ..read more

You may have heard of some of the common misconceptions about Hemp based CBD Oil. You may have questions like Will Hemp CBD get me high? Is CBD a miracle drug? Is all CBD created equal. Here is some information on these most common misconceptions on that might help clear things up for you. Hemp CBD will not make you high Hemp foods don’t contain any more THC than the plants the come from. Hemp is a superfood that can provide your body with essential omega fatty acids. CBD is a popular cannabinoid that can be found in hemp oil extract. Hemp and marijuana are not the same. They only come from th ..read more

Agony of a Middle of the Night Charley Horse: What are Muscle Spasms? Nearly everyone at some point in their life has dealt with an agonizing Muscle Spasm in the middle of the night. Some may refer to it as a “Charley Horse.” Whether Charley was really a horse or not is probably the furthest thought on anyone’s mind when they are faced with one.  What is certain is the pain or discomfort they can bring. Though these untimely and dreadful occurrences are referred to as Charley Horses they are ultimately a muscle spasm or also known as a muscle cramp. These actions of our muscles are often ..read more

  Nearly everyone at some point in their life has dealt with an agonizing Muscle Spasm in the middle of the night. Some may refer to it as a “Charley Horse.” Whether Charley was really a horse or not is probably the furthest thought on anyone’s mind when they are faced with one.  What is certain is the pain or discomfort they can bring. Though these untimely and dreadful occurrences are referred to as Charley Horses they are ultimately a muscle spasm or also known as a muscle cramp. These actions of our muscles are often sudden and involuntary meaning you cannot control your muscles ..read more

Tips to Help Reduce Sleeplessness Sleeplessness contributes to fatigue, irritation, poor performances, and unwanted tension in the body. Studies suggest that the body needs at least eight hours of sleep to fully recover and reset for the next day. With that being said, a lack of sleep contributes to poor performances in the classroom or place of work. Studies show that different elements contribute to inflammation, such as lifestyle patterns and choices. Making changes to our daily patterns and implementing techniques to your routine helps reduce sleeplessness in the body. Here are a few tips ..read more