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Our favorite hemp podcasts

Podcasts have become increasingly popular in recent years. They are perfect to enjoy during your morning commute, while working out, doing laundry or even when you’re taking a shower (if you have a blue tooth speaker, that is.) Below we’ve made a list of some of our favorite hemp and cannabis podcasts to help you learn more about what’s happening in the industry.  The Cannabis Conversation  Join host Anuj Desai as he dissects the global business of cannabis and current trends. He is joined in many [...]

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Is smoking CBD bad for you?

If you’ve read our blog before, you know that we like to discuss the various benefits of our pure CBD prerolls. CBD has become quite popular recently in many forms besides smokeables, including edibles, tinctures, topical oils, vapors, etc. But is smoking CBD harmful to your health? The short answer? It depends on many factors.  First it’s important to note that smoking pure CBD flower is not as harmful as smoking tobacco products. A 2005 study showed that there has been no causal link found between smoking cannabis products and cancer, which is one of [...]

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How to use CBD to help with anxiety

Everyone has likely experienced anxiety at some point in their life. In fact, anxiety is the number one most common mental health disorder. The fast-paced world we live in can cause stress, worry, sleeping problems and many other symptoms of anxiety.   Adding Niota CBD pre-rolls to your daily routine may help relieve these symptoms, so you can focus on your mental health and wellbeing. Many studies have shown that using CBD can reduce symptoms of anxiety.  For example, a 2019 study of 57 adult males [...]

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Can you take CBD with melatonin?

Nearly one-third of all Americans report not getting adequate sleep, according to the CDC. It is also reported that about 10 percent of the world’s population suffer from insomnia, or inability to fall and stay asleep.  Lack of sleep can leave you feeling moody, groggy and even sick. Getting at least 7-8 hours of sleep every night is essential in today’s busy world. Lack of sleep can also contribute to an increased risk of disease such as high blood pressure, obesity, and mental conditions.  Cannabidiol (CBD) and [...]

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Boost creativity with CBD

CBD has been shown to help get rid of “mental roadblocks” that could be interfering with your ability to get creative. Studies have shown that CBD’s nootropic effects on the nervous system – nootropic effects can boost brain performance — can help you focus, relax and direct your attention to your creative skills and hobbies.   Smoking CBD has various effects on the mind and body, mostly due to its interaction with the endocannabinoid system (ECS). The endocannabinoid system in the body contains a network of [...]

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Enhance your yoga experience with CBD

Yoga is a great way to relieve stress, exercise your body and promote a calm, peaceful mood after a busy day. CBD has been known to aid in stress relief, lowering anxiety levels and relieving symptoms of depression.   CBD has been proven to calm the mind, due to its interaction with GABA receptors in the brain. GABA is a neurotransmitter that helps regulate peace and calm in the brain and body. Because of this, CBD may be used to promote calm [...]

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How CBD can help with migraines?

According to the Migraine Research Foundation, migraines affect approximately 39 million people in the United States and is the third most prevalent illness in the entire world. If you’ve ever suffered from a migraine, you know how painful they can be—a pounding headache, nausea,  and sensitivity to light and sound are all common symptoms of migraines.   Luckily, new studies show that CBD may help relieve the pain associated with migraines. In fact, a November 2019 study by the Journal of Pain, reported that cannabis use could reduce migraine severity [...]

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What is hemp flower?

Niota CBD pre-rolls are packed with organic, high-quality hemp to create an experience for each user that invites them into a world of nature. But what is hemp flower and how is it different from cannabis?  Both cannabis and hemp contain about 100 compounds called cannabinoids, including two well-known ones, cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabigerol (CBG). The concentrations of these compounds are primarily found in the flower of the plant.   The biggest difference between hemp flower and cannabis flower is the Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content. THC is the [...]

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