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Dallas Man Fails Drug Test Over CBD Oil, Rejected For Organ Transplant

A series of test tubes, some full of colored or clear liquid. CBD can actually cause people to fail drug tests, under rare circumstances. (Pixabay, Public domain)

August 23, 2018

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Dallas Man Fails Drug Test Over CBD Oil, Rejected For Organ Transplant

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Doctors refused to give a Dallas-area man a liver-transplant after he failed a drug test, even though he only used hemp-based CBD oil, his family reports.

Contrary to popular opinion about drug tests and CBD, it is rare but possible to fail a drug test from using only hemp-based CBD supplements.

Rolando Rosa is in urgent need of a liver transplant. According to his daughter, Monica Garcia, her father had turned to over-the-counter CBD supplements to ease his chronic pain while reducing his use of his prescription opiate painkillers. Just when a transplant seemed within reach, doctors sent Rosa home due to testing positive for THC. Hospital officials suggested this reflected “noncompliance” with doctors’ orders.

Kit Reviews The Top CBD Oil Tinctures Available Online

A collection of top CBD oil tincture bottles including Medterra, Receptra, Populum and Ananda Hemp. (Kit O'Connell)

A collection of CBD oil tincture bottles including Medterra, Receptra, Populum and Ananda Hemp. (Kit O'Connell)

July 30, 2018

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Kit Reviews The Top CBD Oil Tinctures Available Online

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How can you pick the best CBD oil tinctures, when there’s hundreds of products on the market?

Thousands of people have learned about the healing benefits of CBD, resulting in unprecedented interest in this supplement. People are using CBD oil to ease their chronic pain, and relieve symptoms of conditions ranging from arthritis to depression. Unlike its close cousin, psychoactive cannabis (‘marijuana’), CBD oil won’t make you feel high — but many users report significant relief of their symptoms. Even the World Health Organization declared CBD oil safe and worthy of deeper research.

At the same time, record-breaking popularity and an unregulated industry make it hard to separate quality CBD oil from snake oil. Especially if you’re new to using hemp extracts, choosing can be confusing. That’s where Ministry of Hemp can help. We’ve reviewed dozens of products and selected the best CBD oil tinctures available online today.

Hemp CBD Is Still Legal: What The HIA vs. DEA Lawsuit Really Means

A statue of "Lady Justice" holding scales in one hand and a sword in the other. The decision in the HIA vs. DEA lawsuit has spread confusion. (Pixabay / AJEL, public domain)

May 17, 2018

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Hemp CBD Is Still Legal: What The HIA vs. DEA Lawsuit Really Means

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The HIA vs. DEA decision, a ruling in a landmark lawsuit by the hemp industry, has caused a lot of confusion about CBD’s legal status.

The Hemp Industries Association sued the Drug Enforcement Administration last year in an effort to overturn a DEA rule declaring CBD oil illegal. When the court dismissed the case on April 30, based on what was essentially a technical matter, misinformation about the ruling quickly spread online. Since we’re hemp advocates and supporters of access to CBD oil, we knew we had to get to the bottom of the HIA vs. DEA decision and what it means for the industry.

“Our hope was that they would withdraw the rule or go back through the traditional rule making progress,” said Colleen Keahey, executive director at the HIA.

CBD Workout Powder Reduces Inflammation & Fatigue

CBD workout powder can reduce inflammation and speed recovery after exercise.

A plastic scoop of protein powder on a counter, near an open bottle of workout powder resting on its side. CBD workout powder can reduce inflammation and speed recovery after exercise. (Flickr / Marco Verch, CC-BY license)

April 30, 2018

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CBD Workout Powder Reduces Inflammation & Fatigue

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CBD workout powder is an easy way for athletes and gym goers to add this popular supplement to their workout routine.

CBD oil is an extract made from industrial hemp which offers numerous benefits for active people. CBD can reduce inflammation and ease muscle soreness and joint stiffness. Thanks to its widespread effects on the endocannabinoid system, CBD can also promote relaxation. With more athletes experimenting with CBD after the World Anti-Doping Authority lifted their ban, CBD protein powder could be an important new product.

CBD Salves & Balms: Reviews Of The Best CBD Topicals Online

A person uses a fingertip to rub lotion into their skin. CBD salves are a popular choice for inflammation and chronic pain. (Pixabay / chezbeate, public domain)

April 28, 2018

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CBD Salves & Balms: Reviews Of The Best CBD Topicals Online

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Topical CBD is a great choice whether you’re dealing with chronic pain or just the aches and stiffness of everyday life.

CBD is an extract made from industrial hemp that can offer relief from pain and inflammation. With few side effects or drawbacks, CBD is seeing tremendous popularity today. While most commonly found in a tincture or capsule, an increasing number of brands offer CBD in a salve or cream designed to be applied directly to the skin.

Colorado Hemp Expo Reveals U.S. Hemp Industry Poised To Explode

Hemp products from around the world on display at HempToday’s “global village” booth at the NoCo Hemp Expo. (Ministry of Hemp / Kit O'Connell)

April 15, 2018

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Colorado Hemp Expo Reveals U.S. Hemp Industry Poised To Explode

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Interest in hemp and CBD is growing faster than ever, and the crowds at the NoCo Hemp Expo prove it.

On April 6 and 7, thousands of people flocked to the Ranch Events Center in rural Loveland, Colorado, for the fifth and largest ever annual NoCo Hemp Expo. The sold-out event featured a crowd of 6,000 people in attendance over the two days, according to a press release issued by the event organizers.

With almost 1,500 more people than in 2017 and 150 vendors, the NoCo Hemp Expo has gotten so large that organizers will move it to Denver next year. Vendors ranged from the best of hemp fashion to innovative foods infused with CBD oil, as well as new offerings for hemp farmers.