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Medical Marijuana in New Zealand

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New Zealand’s medical marijuana industry is making tentative progress but is still being stymied by local government and regulatory authorities, whilst other countries are taking a more assertive approach. Despite being made legal in 2020, medicinal cannabis is not easily accessible or affordable for most New Zealanders, and over 90% of users are currently being forced to get access through the black market. This is despite a clear growing demand from users for help with various ailments from anxiety, seizures and chronic pain, right through to cancers and Parkinson disease.…

What’s 420 all about?

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Party crowd of 420 marijuana smokers

420 refers to the date April 20th, or 4/20 (American date format), and can be expanded to 20th of April @ 4:20pm. This date (and time) is informally recognised globally as the international holiday for marijuana culture, where enthusiasts celebrate by smoking it (aka. Weed Day). There are many conspiracies as to how and when this ritual came about, but the most plausible dates from 1971. This is when a group of five friends from San Rafael high school, in Northern California, came into possession of a hand-drawn map locating…

Toothpastes and hempseed oil

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hempseed oil with dropper

Hempseed oil comes with many health benefits and the healing properties it can give to your teeth is but one of them. Whilst considering changing your old dental hygiene routine, consider trying some products containing hemp. In USA, there are many advertisements promoting the use of hempseed oil in toothpaste.  Hempseed oil supports healthy teeth and gums, but there are also other benefits. Various experts recommend using it in toothpaste to help prevent tooth decay, whiten teeth and remedy gum diseases. Also, for its anti-inflammatory properties, hempseed oil can support…

Using hempseed oil during pregnancy

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Hempseed oil with eyedropper

Pregnancy is one of the most crucial periods of a woman’s life and is a time when one wants to be extra health-conscious. It’s not only the question of safety but the question of the baby’s health also. Therefore, every expectant mum wants to be extra careful during this period. The numerous health-giving products of hempseed oil makes it a beneficial option to expectant mums. One of the primary properties of hempseed oil is omega-3 fatty acid. This helps immensely in reducing anxiety and is also one of the best…

How pets can benefit from hempseed oil

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Happy dog in a field of hemp plants

  Hempseed oil can be very beneficial for any type of pet. From helping with their pain relief to remedying skin infections, hempseed oil can work wonders for your dog, cat, or even horse. We recommend that before administering any hemp oil to animals to consider consulting with your vet or specialist. They can advise the recommended dosages that will vary between pet breeds, and also could provide advice on continual monitoring.  Pain reliever Since 2900 B.C, the health giving properties of the Cannabis Sativa plant has been extolled. Doctors…

Thinning hair or going bald? Hempseed oil creates hair-raising results!

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top of mans balding scalp

Hempseed oil is loaded with antioxidants, amino acids, proteins and vitamins, as well as omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. These benefits have made it a sought after skincare staple. It’s known for its moisturising and non-comedogenic properties, and considering that your scalp is skin, too, that means potentially great things for your hair as well. Because hempseed oil has one of the highest concentrations of polyunsaturated fatty acids of all naturally-occurring oils, it provides your hair and scalp excellent nourishment and hydration. It is also non-greasy so won’t leave any…

Peanut Butter and Hemp Cookies

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hemp cookies

Made with just 6 ingredients, this hemp cookies recipe makes a great tasting protein-packed snack. Hemp seeds are a superfood high in amino acids, packed with omega-3 fatty acids and containing no soy, cholesterol, gluten, dairy or saturated fats. From the Cannabis Sativa plant, hemp seed contains no THC, so there is no psychotropic (‘high’) effect. For your cookies, of course you do have the option to replace the hemp seed with ‘other’ alternatives to gain the ‘effect’ you desire. IngredientsPeanut Butter        –           2/3 cupSugar                        –           1/3 cupHemp Seed             –          …

Hempseed Milk Recipe

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hempseed milk in a glass

This is a very cheap and simple 4-ingredient recipe to make healthy and delicious Hempseed Milk. Hempseed Milk is a protein-packed non-diary alternative that can be used as a drink, in smoothies or your coffee, over your breakfast cereal, or added to your baking recipes. This milk is made from whole or hulled hemp seed (may be advertised as ‘hemp hearts’). These seeds are a superfood that are high in amino acids, packed with omega-3 fatty acids and contain no soy, cholesterol, gluten, dairy or saturated fats. Hemp milk will…

Hempseed Oil and Cosmetics (why you should be excited)

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hemp plant between hands

Hempseed oil is becoming popular right now and there’s good reason for this. It is a rich plant source of unsaturated fatty acids and can be taken orally, as a food supplement, or applied topically on the skin. Hempseed oil also contains beneficial phospholipids, amino acids, vitamins and minerals. Used on the skin, it has anti-inflammatory, moisturising and antibacterial properties. It’s important to explain the difference between hempseed oil and CBD oil. Although both of them are derived from the hemp plant, hempseed oil comes from the hemp plant’s seeds…

7 Reasons to start using Hempseed Oil in your Beauty Routine

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hempseed oil in glass jar with scoop full of hemp seeds

Hemp, the previously forbidden wonder-plant, can be made into potentially thousands of products. It’s almost hard to fathom the many different uses of this gift of nature. Most people are already familiar of how hemp can be used to make paper, fuel, textiles, building materials and that the hemp seeds can be eaten or made into oils or other food products. But did you know that hempseed oil is also great for your skin, hair and nails? We are on the cusp of a revolution in the beauty industry whereby…