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Pain requires immediate attention … and relief. Topical hemp products are increasingly popular among patients to target localized aches and pains. But not just any topical hemp product will get the job done well. The CBD (cannabidiol) topical market is crowded with products, complicating the selection process. Here are 4 key considerations as you review options to find the most effective one for your patients.

Isn't it ironic that so many topical products your patients use every day for bodycare and cleansing aren't “clean” in composition? Many contain the pernicious “Ps” – parabens and phthalates – which are highly regulated in the EU because research points toward negative health effects particularly from repeated, long-term exposure. And it is the cumulative effect of this exposure that has been shown through multiple studies to be cause for concern.

Did you know that beyond the phytonutrients in the hemp plant, numerous non-cannabis plants and compounds have also been found to stimulate, antagonize or modulate aspects of the endocannabinoid system (ECS)?

CBD does not bind to the body's cannabinoid receptors CB1 and CB2, but rather indirectly antagonizes them. However, CBG may bind to activate the CB1 receptors in the nervous system and CB2 receptors in the immune system…

Before gummies were used in the cannabis industry, they were not only a candy, but they were used as a delivery system for vitamins and minerals. This came about since we use…

The therapeutic potential for CBD and other cannabinoids found in the hemp plant is undeniable. Consumer demand for and usage of CBD products…