Category: Healthy Lifestyle

CBD might help prime cells against COVID | Waterloo News

January 18, 2022 Sharika Soukup

Synthetic cannabidiol, a non-psychoactive compound also found in the cannabis plant, appears to prime the innate immune system of cells, potentially offering protection against pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2. Researchers found that synthetic cannabidiol (CBD) augments the anti-viral response of cells to three key proteins produced by the SARS-CoV-2 genome – which was, until now, an…

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The COVID-19 pandemic has brought constant disruption, but a healthy lifestyle provides a source of resiliency

January 17, 2022 Sharika Soukup

When it comes to your health, it’s hard to focus on anything outside of the most dominant health event in our lifetime. COVID-19 is responsible for more than 800,000 deaths, suffering and an enormous disruption to our lives. Even the vaccines have been a trigger for debate. And, with the entry of the omicron variant, it is…

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Study: Cannabis compounds prevent coronavirus entering cells

January 17, 2022 Sharika Soukup

Compounds in cannabis are able to block SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, from entering cells, according to a study published this week by researchers at Oregon State University and Oregon Health & Science University. The compounds found in hemp — cannabigerolic acid (CBGA) and cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) — were identified during a chemical screening…

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Healthy Weight Week promotes a healthier you!

January 16, 2022 Sharika Soukup

Many Veterans enjoy making New Year’s resolutions to improve their health and well-being. For those wanting to make healthy lifestyle changes, VA’s MOVE! Weight Management Program is ready to help you manage your weight, eat wisely and be more physically active. To assist you in your efforts, VA is promoting the third week of January…

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Key differences between CBD, CBDA and CBGA

January 16, 2022 Sharika Soukup

A study published this week by researchers at Oregon State University found some hemp compounds have the ability to prevent the virus that causes COVID-19 from entering human cells. Findings of the study led by Richard van Breemen, a researcher with Oregon State’s Global Hemp Innovation Center, College of Pharmacy and Linus Pauling Institute, were…

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SURGE Pioneers Ultrasonic Technology in Vaping Devices

January 15, 2022 Sharika Soukup

LONDON, Jan. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The vaping industry is constantly evolving. SURGE Vapor seeks to revolutionise the consumer experience with new ultrasonic technology. Typical vaping devices use a coil made of resistance wire. The wire is heated with an electrical current, turning e-liquid into vapour. Due to the heating process of traditional coils,…

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New year, new you? Healthy eating tips | Wake Up Wisconsin

January 14, 2022 Sharika Soukup

WAUSAU, Wis. (WAOW) — For some people, one New Year’s resolution is to eat healthier, but you might want to think twice before starting a fad diet. Samantha Bulgrin, a Registered Dietician at Marshfield Clinic Health System, said fad diets will oftentimes produce some results in the short term, but they are hard to stick…

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Best CBD Oil: Review Top High Quality CBD Oils to Buy (2022)

January 14, 2022 Sharika Soukup

CBD oil has never been more popular. Many people use this oil daily for a range of benefits. CBD stands for cannabidiol, and it is one of the active ingredients found in cannabis. Every company claims to offer pure, high-quality cannabidiol oil. Some even claim to be organic or full spectrum. However, not all companies…

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