Over the last years, hemp has been re-discovered as a super plant with multiple applications. The fibers can be used for construction materials, the seeds boast with many health benefits and Cannabinoids are the new go-to wellness ingredients. But with all these hemp-derived products on the market, it´s sometimes hard to tell which component of the plant was actually used to achieve the benefits. And to make things worse, some companies seem to be intentionally misleading customers just to cash in on the trend. So let’s look at the differences between hemp (seed) oil, CBD oil, and CBD e-liquid ..read more

The Endocannabinoid System (ECS) is made up of three parts: Cannabinoid receptors in the central and peripheral nervous system  Endocannabinoids (not the ones found in plants) that the body produces naturally Enzymes that synthesize and degrade those endocannabinoids and cannabinoids While it’s still under investigation, it is safe to say that the ECS plays a crucial role in a lot of our bodily functions. You may have heard or seen a lot of claims around Cannabinoids, and while some of them are totally over-exaggerated, others are backed by science and have to do with the size and func ..read more

There is no doubt about the fact that CBD is the rising star of the wellness universe. The non-addictive and non-psychotropic cannabinoid that can be extracted from industrial hemp seems to generate new, promising wellbeing results day by day. If you’ve been following the trend, you will have seen near countless new products popping up in recent years, from the classic CBD oils and creams to obscure ones like a CBD infused mattress. It’s easy to get a bit lost in this wide selection of products on the market. To help you make sense of the available options, we created an overview of the most p ..read more

Today is a big day for the hemp and CBD industry in Europe! Antonin Cohen, CEO of Harmony, got a positive opinion from the Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union regarding the legality of natural CBD in France and Europe. Harmony is the founding member of several hemp trade associations in Europe. Quality control and compliance have been the core focus of our company, and we are proud to help in building a sustainable CBD industry. By working with Harmony, you can be sure to get a trustable supplier that will support you with compliant and qualitative products, at fair ..read more

CBD is the buzzy new wellness ingredient. Everyone wants to get their hands on it, but where is it actually coming from? CBD stands for Cannabidiol, a compound belonging to the family of Cannabinoids that are naturally occurring in the Cannabis plant. The Cannabis sativa plant family can be roughly divided into marijuana and hemp. While both contain CBD, hemp conveniently contains very low (less than 0.2%) levels of THC compared to marijuana and can be grown legally by farmers in many countries of the world. That is why CBD is extracted from dried, milled hemp raw material.  Depending on the p ..read more

Why should we do Bodyweight Exercises? Think about it: the ability to move and control your own body weight is very important in your daily life, and most times you’re not even realizing you’re doing it. You squat down to sit on a chair, deadlift to pick something up from the floor and lunge when walking upstairs. A little bit of bodyweight training should be a part of your self-care routine as it can help you to get stronger, move better, and do all of these day-to-day movements more safely.  There will be times where you can’t access your usual fitness classes, the gym, or play sports ..read more

Get ready for the day Working from home shouldn’t be a free pass for hanging out in your PJs. Working from home requires the right mindset. Getting dressed could be part of your morning ritual. If you’re someone who has trouble focusing, having a little morning ritual can help you be less distractible. Rituals can play an important role in increasing your focus. Studies show that environmental cues can make your brain enter a focused state.  Dedicate a workspace Setting up a dedicated workspace at home will help you separate your work and normal home life. You might even find it usefu ..read more

Daily life seems almost surreal these days. You know, out of nowhere having to switch up your lifestyle completely. You’re no longer able to go to the regular gym, get coffee with a friend, run normal errands or hang out at your favorite weekend spot. May this be a lesson that we shouldn’t take mundane everyday things for granted.  Human connection is an essential human need. We are a tribal species, from the pre-historic times to this day, we’ve always lived in groups. Regarding COVID-19, you must do your part in helping to end this pandemic and STAY AT HOME (unless your job doesn’t al ..read more

What is CBD? What are the real benefits? Does CBD get you high? Will it show up on a drug test? Here’s everything you need to know about the ingredient that everyone is talking about. Suddenly, CBD became the buzzy wellness ingredient. In the US and the UK, coffee shops sell CBD lattes, cosmetic companies are formulating CBD creams, and most retailers are looking at stocking up CBD products. From your anxious aunt to your millennial co-worker, everyone wants to get their hands on CBD. Continental Europe is slightly slower to catch up with the trend, but it’s changing fast. Even though mi ..read more

Knowing what goes into things we are putting into our bodies is important. You wouldn’t purchase a meal at a restaurant if you had a nut allergy without looking at the ingredients, would you? But what exactly is inside Harmony’s e-liquids? Making Harmony CBD e-liquid All Harmony E-Liquids share the same ingredients: Propylene Glycol (PG), Vegetable Glycerin (VG), Cannabidiol Isolate (CBD) and flavourings (either PG-based or terpene-based). The vast majority (85%-98%) of a Harmony E-Liquid is usually made up of a mixture of PG and VG in a ratio of 80 to 20 weight%. The CBD ..read more