The Latest Report From The FDA Shows How Poorly It Has Handled CBD

Daniel Shortt

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July 13, 2020

The Latest Report From The FDA Shows How Poorly It Has Handled CBD

As it stands, the FDA has been very vocally opposed to Hemp CBD products without imposing any real penalties.

On Wednesday, July 8, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent Congress a report on the CBD marketplace. Last year, Congress mandated that the FDA report on hemp-derived CBD in appropriations legislation. You can find the report linked at the bottom of this article from Marijuana Moment, which also provides an overview of the report.

The report itself is, in a word, underwhelming. It provides little new insight. Instead, the report is focused on the testing of CBD products and the fact that many products tested in the market do not contain the amount of CBD listed on the label. That fact has been well established. Here is a report from Penn Medicine back in 2017 on this same topic. In November 2019, Leafly compiled a ton of data on the inaccurate labels of many CBD products. The FDA has also brought up the issue of poorly labeled CBD products in warning letters the agency sends out to companies selling CBD.

This latest punt by FDA is extremely frustrating: after all, FDA is pointing to a problem that only it can solve. I understand that the FDA has to follow certain procedures in collecting data and the agency cannot just rely on the reporting done by companies like Leafly, but that does not absolve the agency for its years of inaction on CBD.

What should FDA have done? To start, the agency could have provided unofficial guidance to CBD manufacturers and distributors. This is what the Department of Justice did with the marijuana industry by issuing the now rescinded Cole Memo, which provided state-level marijuana businesses with guidance on the federal enforcement priorities to avoid in order to stay out of prison. The FDA also could have stayed quiet and left Hemp CBD regulations to the states. That is the approach the agency has taken with marijuana products. Finally, the FDA could send warning letters to state-level marijuana processors who are adding marijuana-derived THC and CBD to edible products. It hasn’t done so because the states have set up their own regulatory frameworks to ensure that marijuana edible products are safe.

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As it stands, the FDA has been very vocally opposed to Hemp CBD products without imposing any real penalties. That environment has lead to the testing problem that the FDA has now “reported” on. Turning back the clock to 2018 , the peer-reviewed Pediatric Neurology Briefs ran an article called “Inadequate Regulation Contributes to Mislabeled Online Cannabidiol Products.” Here is an excerpt from that article:

Overall, the results of this study are an important contribution to the growing evidence that online CBD products have a high rate of mislabeling. A need exists for consistency and regulation of these products. There is potential for adverse events by having higher CBD concentrations than expected, resulting in changing serum antiepileptic levels.

This was true when the authors were researching this article in 2016 and 2017. It was true in 2018, 2019, and probably in 2020 too. It will continue to be the case that these products are mislabeled until the FDA does something to change it.

To put this another way, let’s pretend that the FDA is a local mechanic: Frank and Dean’s Auto. Imagine that you are having trouble with your car’s brakes so you take it to Frank and Dean’s Auto. You are hoping that they can fix your brakes the day you take it in. But to your dismay, when you get there, you learn that you’ll have to leave the car overnight so they can run some diagnostic testing. When you return the next day, they tell you that your brakes are not working correctly and they cannot fix your car. They tell you that they have the tools to fix your brakes, as well as the replacement parts as well, but that they cannot do anything because they don’t fully understand what is wrong with your brakes. Finally they tell you that you should not drive your car until you fix your brakes. I’m sure that you would leave a pretty bad review for Frank and Dean’s Auto on Yelp.

The FDA needs to get its act together on CBD. If you read this blog, you’ll know that doing this is not easy but the FDA has had years to figure this out and has yet to make any meaningful changes. The FDA has waffled on CBD for too long and needs to make a change.

Daniel Shortt is an attorney at Harris Bricken and this article was originally published on the Canna Law Blog.

FDA Issues New Guidance For Testing Asymptomatic COVID-19 Patients

Kate-Madonna Hindes

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July 13, 2020

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Even with no outward signs of COVID-19, individuals may still have the virus and exhale viral particles.

The U.S. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issues new guidance for testing asymptomatic COVID-19 patients.

Recent epidemiologic, virologic, and modeling reports are evaluating the possibility of COVID-19 transmission from presymptomatic (COVID-19 detected before symptom onset) or asymptomatic (COVID-19 detected but symptoms never develop) persons to other groups at risk. In late May, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that anywhere from 6 to 41% of individuals might be asymptomatic .

Last week, the FDA outlined the steps for a test to be authorized for the broad screening of asymptomatic individuals. (The FDA provides information in updated templates for test developers on the FDA’s expectations for how a test might be validated for the screening of asymptomatic individuals.) Officials are seeking to make it easier to move the testing forward.

The FDA recognizes that organizations may want to conduct screening of asymptomatic individuals as part of an overall strategy to ensure their safety of their employees, patients, students, and others.

Asymptomatic people may be a particular risk factor. Even with no outward signs of COVID-19, individuals may still have the virus and exhale viral particles. This scenario is the reason why mask-wearing by the public is strongly urged by both public and health officials. At the end of last month, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimated the prevalence of asymptomatic cases, based on mathematical modeling, at 35%. Many retailers and facilities demonstrate a concern with sanitizer, but it’s person-to-person contact that is the most significant risk of COVID-19 transmission.

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Medical researchers and developers on the vaccine level might be interested in performing their testing using “pooling” samples. This technique allows a lab to mix several samples in a “batch” or pooled samples, and then to test the pooled sample with a diagnostic test.

For example, four samples might be tested together, using only the necessary resources for a single test. If the pooled sample is negative, it can be deduced that all patients were negative. If the pooled sample comes back positive, then each sample needs to be tested individually to determine which was positive.

Because samples are pooled together, ultimately, fewer tests are run overall, meaning fewer testing supplies are used, and results can be returned to patients more quickly.

Prenatal Marijuana Use Could Cause This

Brendan Bures

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July 13, 2020

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Researchers found children whose moms used marijuana while pregnant suffered from somnolence symptoms — or excessive sleepiness.

Using cannabis while pregnant could cause your child sleeping problems later in life, according to a new study by University of Colorado Boulder researchers. The research doesn’t establish a causality between prenatal marijuana exposure and developmental sleep problems, but it does represent another possible development issue caused by pregnant women consuming marijuana.

“As a society, it took us a while to understand that smoking and drinking alcohol are not advisable during pregnancy, but it is now seen as common sense,” senior author John Hewitt, director of the Institute for Behavioral Genetics at CU Boulder, said in a statement. “Studies like this suggest that it is prudent to extend that common sense advice to cannabis, even if use is now legal.”

The study, published in Sleep Health: The Journal of The National Sleep Foundation, analyzed data compiled for the landmark Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study, which has followed 11,750 children since they were 9 or 10 years old. The ABCD study launched in 2015 and will become the largest long-term study to explore early brain development in the United States.

Participants’ mothers were given an exhaustive questionnaire upon entrance into the ABCD study. One query was whether moms had consumed cannabis while pregnant. And if so, how much did they use? They weren’t asked about consumption method, meaning we don’t know if they smoked cannabis, ate edibles, or used tinctures. About 700 of the moms admitted to using marijuana while pregnant — 184 used daily, 262 did so twice or more per day.

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“Mothers who said they had used cannabis while pregnant were significantly more likely to report their children having clinical sleep problems,” said the study’s lead author Evan Winiger.

There are obvious limitation to this study, which researchers readily admitted. Marijuana use remains federally illegal and researchers wondered if actual prenatal cannabis use had been higher among the ABCD dataset.

“We are asking mothers to remember if they smoked marijuana 10 years ago and to admit to a behavior that is frowned upon,” Winiger said.

The research team also linked teen marijuana use to adult insomnia in a study earlier this year. Scientists, however, still don’t completely understand how marijuana use while pregnant affects childhood development. A comprehensive review of previous research worried that scientists have oversimplified the link between prenatal cannabis exposure and childhood cognitive development.

“The current review of the literature found that there are relatively few cognitive alterations noted in offspring exposed to cannabis prenatally,” the review’s authors wrote.

How CBD Topicals Can Complement Your Mask Wearing

Maria Loreto

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July 13, 2020

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How CBD Topicals Can Complement Your Mask Wearing

Wearing face masks for prolonged periods of time can affect your skin. Here’s how CBD might be able to help.

At this point in the pandemic, people should have a wide assortment of masks at their disposal. Despite the weird politics that shroud them, health experts believe masks and social distancing guidelines are the strongest (not to mention easiest) measures people can take when it comes to battling the spread of the virus.

Despite their health benefits, the prolonged use of face masks and the addition of hot weather isn’t very healthy for your pores. These issues can produce irritated skin, moist environments, and even “maskne,” which is exactly what it sounds like: acne caused by prolonged mask wearing. Could CBD help treat these irritations and conditions?

There’s a lot of CBD topicals on the market, even if there’s not heaping amounts of scientific evidence out there to back up their claims. The research that does exist, however, points a spotlight on CBD’s effect on inflammation, which is why so many skincare brands are obsessed with the compound. These anti-inflammation properties can help battle rosacea, eczema and psoriasis — conditions that are all made worse by the constant use of masks.

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When it comes to acne, CBD could also have an effect. Some studies believe CBD can manage oil production in the skin while also administering antimicrobial effects. These effects could help those at risk of developing facial yeast infections — something that could happen if the person struggles with conditions like diabetes, a compromised immune system, antibiotic use or poor hygiene.

CBD won’t hurt your face, especially if you’re using a high-quality product. Many elements in skincare products aren’t FDA regulated, which means that you shouldn’t discard CBD just because it doesn’t have the necessary accreditations. CBD is a safe compound that will most likely provide benefits if used within a trusted topical or product.

Still, if you’re experiencing severe skin care issues due to your mask, a dermatologist might give you the best advice, likely recommending a list of products that might best suit your needs.

Publicist And Cannabis Advocate Taps Producer To Tell Harrowing Tale

Javier Hasse

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July 12, 2020

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Jonathan Hay says it was cannabis that helped him cope with a brutal home invasion robbery on 4/20. Here’s how he used the herb to help fuel his career after the attack.

Music publicist and cannabis advocate taps producer to tell harrowing tale. Jonathan Hay, a music publicist turned multi-Billboard-charting producer and cannabis advocate, is launching a new television documentary, “House Invasion.”

The venture is a partnership with JT Barnett, who co-produced the original “Joe Exotic – The Tiger King,” a series that would later give birth to the record-breaking Netflix NFLX 6.04% docu-series.

Barnett also serves on the management team for Joe Exotic, whose real name is Joseph Maldonado-Passage. Exotic is currently in Fort Worth FMC (Federal Medical Facility).

Hay is a record industry veteran known for his work with Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Death Row Records, and multiple artists signed to Eminem’s Shady Records.

About The Show

“House Invasion” is a play on words. It focuses on a deeply disturbing event that leads to a new career in house music.

On April 20, 2017, Hay and his then 14-year-old daughter were attacked, pistol-whipped from behind, and forced into their home by gunmen.

For over two hours, they were assaulted and terrorized at gunpoint as the robbers ransacked the house looking for a safe.

With his child knocked to the ground, Hay was then bound and duct-taped while the masked criminals kept going in and out of the house, filling up their car with Hay’s valuables like they were on a shopping spree. Three men have pleaded guilty to the violent robbery and kidnapping charges. Two of those men are serving their plea deals, while the third — his former neighbor — awaits sentencing.

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While Hay was bound to a chair, he began to reflect on his life. He was certain he was going to die with his daughter that night. His thoughts turned to the violent nature of content such as music, film, and books that he had promoted for over a decade.

Luckily, both Hay and his daughter made it out alive that night. Hay threw himself into work, desperately trying to escape the severe trauma.

It was cannabis that helped him cope, he says.

“It’s still pretty surreal to me that this attack happened on April 20 of all days,” Hay tells Benzinga. “The term ‘420’ has a more significant meaning to me as it represents empowerment and freedom. I’m excited about working with JT Barnett on this documentary with most of the filming taking place in Louisville, New York, Los Angeles and London.”

Creating Positivity

Aided by the good herb and a renewed take on life, Hay started creating positive content that made an immediate impact in the jazz genre. He scored two songs that hit the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz charts, back-to-back, and produced an album where he reimagined Eric B. and Rakim’s “Follow the Leader” as jazz.

“Follow the Leader” remained on the Billboard charts for 11 weeks straight, after putting an end to the 38-week reign of Michael Bublé’s “Love.”

This led to a distribution deal with label Fat Beats, a collaborative project with Eric B. & Rakim themselves, and the creation of R.U.S.H Music, a new house and techno label co-founded with producer Sarah Rush.

Also from this new collaboration, House Invasion was born.

“It starts on the night of 4/20, then goes through the last three years of my life, leading up to my recent discovery of house music,” Hay says. “The show’s footage includes interviews, case files, reenactments, and more.”

Rush considers “the opportunity to tell Jonathan’s story and how he managed to turn his life around” a blessing.

“Working with the insanely talented JT Barnett adds to the magic, we couldn’t have been given anyone finer to direct a project that means so much to Jonathan and myself,” she said. “We are both honored and thrilled to deliver what is set to be a spell-binding tale of gut-wrenching pain, a beautiful and organic transformation and a phenomenal future.”

This article was originally published on Benzinga.

How To Cope With Coronavirus ‘Re-Entry’ Anxiety

Maria Loreto

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July 12, 2020

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How To Cope With Coronavirus ‘Re-Entry’ Anxiety

The country is slowly reopening, causing a lot of anxiety for those who feel uncertain about their health and future.

The coronavirus is here to stay. Despite rising cases all over the country, and the opening, closing and re-opening of some businesses, large parts of the U.S. are moving forward with the economy. This is daunting for many of us who aren’t sure how to move forward with our lives while under constant threat of the virus.

It’s logical to be afraid of this new phase of the virus, and to want to be safe from harm in the face of these stressful times. Here are 5 coping methods you can use if you start to feel too overwhelmed by the spread of the virus.

Take it slow

If you’re anxious about going back to “normal,” take things slow. Don’t throw yourself out into the world and try to take on more than you can. Test your limits and do what makes you feel safe and comfortable, whether that’s going back to your office while wearing a mask or simply browsing a bookstore.

Tackle negative emotions with positive behaviors

Whether that’s exercise, meditation or talking to someone in person or through video chats, try to process these harmful thoughts by getting them out of your system. Remember to stay in the present; most of your concerns are over stuff that hasn’t even happened, and likely never will.

Recognize negative thoughts

We all have negative thoughts, but try to recognize the thoughts that make you feel very anxious, especially when related to the coronavirus. If your mind starts wondering over all the bad stuff that could happen to you, remind yourself that the future hasn’t happened and that there’s no way of knowing if things will go wrong. Keep track of these behaviors and notice what triggers them and how you can control them.

Remember that anxiety is temporary

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Although anxiety is very stressful and uncomfortable, it can be useful by helping you to be more careful and take better care of yourself. Avoid fighting your feelings, and try to acknowledge them, recognizing that they won’t last forever.

Protect yourself

One way of making you feel less anxious is to try to manage that anxiety by taking care of yourself and others. Wear your mask, keep social distance and wash your hands often. If you feel like a restaurant or someplace you’re visiting is too crowded, head out and find somewhere that feels more safe and comfortable for you.

Do Elderberry CBD Gummies Boost Immunity?

Mary Sauer

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July 11, 2020

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Do Elderberry CBD Gummies Boost Immunity?

While the research is pretty scarce, it is worth noting that these berries have a ton of vitamins, including high C, E, and B6 content.

Staying well is at the forefront of everyone’s mind right now. In your search for immune-boosting products, you may have stumbled on cannabidiol and elderberry gummies. These edibles are infused both with hemp-derived CBD and elderberry syrup.

Sold by a variety of brands, these supplements boast of cold and flu prevention, allergy relief, and germ-fighting powers. Will popping these gummies will keep you from getting sick? Here’s what we found out.

CBD and the Immune System

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The belief that CBD could boost the immune system is based on research the suggests that this cannabis product interacts with the endocannabinoid system to reduce inflammation throughout the body. Additionally, research published by the Journal of Neuroimmune Pharmacology on how cannabinoids interact with the immune system suggests that it could have the potential to help regulate the immune system, helping to prevent infection and suppress overactive immune function in the case of autoimmune disorders.

Additional Benefits of CBD Could Keep You Well

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What we know about the body is that lack of sleep and stress can prevent it from fighting off illness. This could be one more way cannabidiol could be used to keep you well. This hemp-based product could indirectly boost your immune system by helping you get better sleep and helping you cope with the stressors life throws your way by reducing anxiety.

Elderberry and the Immune System

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Elderberry syrup is made from the berries of a plant by the same name. You can make it yourself by simmering the berries, then straining them out, and mixing in honey once the juice has cooled. You can also buy gummies or syrup from the store if you’d rather not make them yourself.

The reason elderberry is so popular as an immune-boosting product is because of research documenting shorter symptoms in individuals with the flu. While the research is pretty scarce, it is worth noting that these berries have a ton of vitamins, including high C, E, and B6 content.

If you’re considering using a CBD product infused with elderberry to fight off illness, do a little research first. While it might help your immune system work harder, it isn’t a substitute for getting the flu shot, handwashing, or practicing social distancing in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak.

PSA: Don’t Drive High Even When Chased By An Ax Murderer

Brendan Bures

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July 10, 2020

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PSA: Don’t Drive High Even When Chased By An Ax Murderer

A significant number of cannabis users believe driving while high isn’t a problem, but this ad probably won’t strengthen their case.

So here’s the situation. The federal government wants to raise awareness around drug-impaired driving, with a specific focus on cannabis. This is no reefer madness or bureaucratic overreaction, as you might expect. The Trump Administration doubled down on an anti-marijuana White House campaign earlier this year and Attorney General William Barr was caught inappropriately using Justice Department funds to target the legal cannabis industry.

Despite whatever suspicions of the feds you may have, the reality remains: Americans feel comfortable getting behind the wheel after consuming cannabis. A 2019 poll found more than half of marijuana users think they can drive while stoned and Colorado cannabis consumers believe the state’s stoned driving polices are out of touch.

How does the government believe it will convince these folks? With a public service announcement, of course. And what is the message of that PSA? That under no circumstances should you drive while high, even when an axe murderer chases you through empty woods and your life is at stake!

We’re not joking. Watch this.

The video is the result of a partnership between the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Ad Council. Vox Creative, an advertising agency under the Vox Media umbrella, developed the advertisement, which will run as a 30-second version on national TV.

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“Many marijuana users don’t see a problem with driving after use, but research shows marijuana can slow reaction time, impair judgment of distance, and decrease coordination—all skills necessary for the safe operating of a vehicle,” the Ad Council said in a statement.

“Our campaign targets young men aged 18 to 35, many of whom reject the common stereotypes of marijuana users—and reminds viewers that if you feel different, you drive different,” the statement continued. “Don’t drive high.”

RIP Lester Grinspoon, The Forbidden Cannabis Professor

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Richard Cowan

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July 10, 2020

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RIP Lester Grinspoon, The Forbidden Cannabis Professor

Lester’s courage and intellectual integrity will always stand as a rebuke to the cowardice and dishonesty of the medical establishment, and to those who have corrupted science to promote the arrest of millions.

My old friend, Lester Grinspoon, died on June 24, his 92nd birthday, but I have waited over a week to write about it, because I wanted to see if either the New York Times or the Washington Post would print his obituary. Finally, on July 2nd, the Times finally did it. RIP Lester Grinspoon, the Forbidden cannabis professor

The Post still had not followed suit, but it did print an obituary for a famous pastry chef, who popularized creme brûlée, and that did make it easier to get blow torches for dabbing.

I first met Lester at the first NORML conference in 1973, two years after the publication of his book Marihuana Reconsidered.

He had decided that he would not smoke marijuana until after the smoke had cleared — to use an appropriate pun. And at that conference, the smoke definitely had not cleared.

As he got up to speak and looked across the room, he joked that he decided that the audience probably knew more about it than he did (not really). He was still very busy testifying at legislative hearings and he thought it would hurt his credibility if he had smoked the devil’s weed.

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We stayed in touch over the years, and almost twenty years later, when I became the NORML National Director he was very supportive. Also, as it happened, in 1993 his book Marihuana, the Forbidden Medicine was published by Yale Press, because Harvard Press would not print it.

I went to Yale, so I had the happy job of writing a review of the book for YP, and I noted that not a single major newspaper had published a review, nor had a major medical journal. I got a very nice letter from YP asking that I delete that part because they were confident that it would soon be reviewed.

I agreed, of course, and joked that 30 years after I graduated I was still getting Cs from Yale. Sadly, I was right. The book was almost completely ignored.

Almost 30 years later, Lester was still being slighted by the Harvard quackocracy. In 2018, The Harvard Crimson printed an editorial criticizing Harvard Medical School for never promoting Grinspoon for a full professorship, because of his support for legalizing marijuana and for drug law reform.

Lester’s courage and intellectual integrity will always stand as a rebuke to the cowardice and dishonesty of the medical establishment, and to those who have corrupted science to promote the arrest of millions.

Richard Cowan is a former NORML National Director and writes Marijuana Weekly News column for LA Weekly.

5 Tips That Can Help You Start Meditating Successfully

Maria Loreto

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July 10, 2020

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5 Tips That Can Help You Start Meditating Successfully

Meditating can be tough if you don’t know where to start. Here are some things that can help you.

We are living in anxious times, making meditation one of the surest and most efficient ways of obtaining some much needed calm. The problem with meditating is that it’s kind of hard. For some reason, sitting still and trying to stop your mind from drifting all over the place is not easy, especially if you’re anxious or surrounded by stressors.

For beginners, it’s important to remember that meditation can look like anything. It’s something that depends largely on the person who is doing it. Some might practice meditation in the morning, others in the evening, some sitting down and others laying in bed. It really doesn’t matter. Here are 5 tips that can help you get started:

Adapt your meditation to your needs

If you’re a morning person, try to practice some mindfulness as you have your morning coffee. Focus on the smells and the taste of your drink and try your best to stay as present as you can. If you feel your mind drifting, rein your thoughts back in. Use your coffee as your signpost, taking advantage of all the strong and pleasant smells and tastes it provides.

Find a space that works

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One thing that can help you sit down and stay still for a while is to find a space that’s quiet and peaceful, where you can meditate without interruptions. Finding a space like this with roommates and family members around is hard, so try to take advantage of the time you have and of your “meditation area.” Add nice and calming things to this space, such as candles, comfy cushions, and the like. Try to avoid meditating in bed or in your work chair, since this might make it more difficult for you to disconnect.

Use an app

Meditation apps are awesome. While most of the good ones are paid, they do come with some free trials that can help you get started, and make you realize that maybe the price is worth it. Harry Styles partnered up with the Calm app in order to read bedtime stories to people and help them chill out. There’s that if you’re into him. If you’re feeling anxious, here are 5 Apps To Help You Manage Your Anxiety.

Put away your phone

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When you start meditating, be sure to put your phone on silent and to place it somewhere that isn’t visible or accessible. If you’re using an app, be sure to trigger the “do not disturb” feature, that way your meditation won’t be interrupted by messages, emails or notifications.

Create a routine

What matters most with meditation is practice. Be sure to be as consistent as possible with your meditation routines, starting off slow in order to keep yourself from getting overwhelmed. Try different techniques, whether you’re visualizing something beautiful and calming or you’re listening to soothing sounds.

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The Latest Report From The FDA Shows How Poorly It Has Handled CBD

As it stands, the FDA has been very vocally opposed to Hemp CBD products without imposing any real penalties.

FDA Issues New Guidance For Testing Asymptomatic COVID-19 Patients

Even with no outward signs of COVID-19, individuals may still have the virus and exhale viral particles.

Prenatal Marijuana Use Could Cause This

Researchers found children whose moms used marijuana while pregnant suffered from somnolence symptoms — or excessive sleepiness.

How CBD Topicals Can Complement Your Mask Wearing

Wearing face masks for prolonged periods of time can affect your skin. Here’s how CBD might be able to help.

Publicist And Cannabis Advocate Taps Producer To Tell Harrowing Tale

Jonathan Hay says it was cannabis that helped him cope with a brutal home invasion robbery on 4/20. Here’s how he used the herb to help fuel his career after the attack.

About The Show

Creating Positivity

How To Cope With Coronavirus ‘Re-Entry’ Anxiety

The country is slowly reopening, causing a lot of anxiety for those who feel uncertain about their health and future.

Take it slow

Tackle negative emotions with positive behaviors

Recognize negative thoughts

Remember that anxiety is temporary

Protect yourself

Do Elderberry CBD Gummies Boost Immunity?

While the research is pretty scarce, it is worth noting that these berries have a ton of vitamins, including high C, E, and B6 content.

CBD and the Immune System

Additional Benefits of CBD Could Keep You Well

Elderberry and the Immune System

PSA: Don’t Drive High Even When Chased By An Ax Murderer

A significant number of cannabis users believe driving while high isn’t a problem, but this ad probably won’t strengthen their case.

RIP Lester Grinspoon, The Forbidden Cannabis Professor

Lester’s courage and intellectual integrity will always stand as a rebuke to the cowardice and dishonesty of the medical establishment, and to those who have corrupted science to promote the arrest of millions.

5 Tips That Can Help You Start Meditating Successfully

Meditating can be tough if you don’t know where to start. Here are some things that can help you.

Adapt your meditation to your needs

Find a space that works

Use an app

Put away your phone

Create a routine

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