How long does it take to feel the effects of taking CBD? The question is understandable, but the answer is complex. While CBD won’t make a person feel “high,” users can generally feel it begin to work. But lengths of time are always expressed as ranges; there is no one-size-fits-all rule, which is understandable. After…
Enhancing the Cannabis Industry With Robots
Robots have improved and made manufacturing easier for many industries, including medical, packaging, food and beverage and even aerospace. However, robots have made their way into the cannabis industry. One robot in particular that is enhancing the cannabis industry is the Jiko automated pre-roll infusion robot from Sorting Robotics. Jiko is made to infuse different…
Can CBD Help With Pain?
Can CBD help with pain? That’s easy — the overwhelming evidence thus far appears to say yes. This, of course, means that CBD products can also help build convenience store sales. Research is showing pretty conclusively that CBD can — in some instances, along with THC — help relieve pain caused by a host of…
BDSA Predicts 2023 Cannabis Trends
The cannabis industry is becoming very popular amongst consumers for many reasons. Some of the reasons include helping with different illnesses, health conditions or even just to help get a good night’s rest. With research continuously being done on the benefits of cannabis, the industry will continue to grow. In fact, BDSA recently shared its…
FDA Says New CBD Regulatory Pathway Needed for Foods, Supplements
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that after careful review, a new regulatory pathway for CBD is needed that balances individuals’ desire for access to CBD products with the regulatory oversight needed to manage risks. The agency is prepared to work with Congress on this matter. The FDA also denied three citizen…
Is CBD Good for Your Skin?
Convenience store retailers wondering whether CBD is good for their customers’ skin can rest easy because the answer, according to research, is a resounding yes. The popularity of CBD-based skin-care products has grown mightily during the last few years due to their excellent medicinal properties. In Fact, CBD oil is widely used today to nourish…
Can CBD Help With Weight Loss?
Can CBD (cannabidiol) help with weight loss? The answer appears to be yes. Sellers of CBD oil are increasingly marketing their product lines to consumers with weight loss in mind. And for convenience store consumers looking to control their weight, the issue is greater than mere vanity. Obesity has long been acknowledged as an increasingly…
Can CBD Relieve Stress and Anxiety?
Those who have been wondering whether CBD can help relieve stress and anxiety can relax. CBD helps moderate stress by instilling a feeling of calm. Research on CBD continues but results routinely confirm previous findings. According to many, CBD that is administered orally — edibles, oils or capsules — begin to produce results after roughly…
Considering CBG and CBN in C-Stores
The cannabis industry is offering new products, solutions and opportunities to consumers, retailers and even health professionals. So many different cannabinoids, including cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabichromene (CBC) provide many excellent health and wellness benefits for consumers. Already some c-stores are offering a range of CBD products to customers. Two additional cannabinoids c-stores should pay attention…
Can CBD Help Me Sleep?
Cannabidiol (CBD), a derivative of cannabis, is increasingly being used to help improve the quality of sleep. A 2019 Gallup poll showed that one out of seven Americans, roughly 14%, use CBD. And of all the benefits it provides, the one that Americans use it for the most is as a sleep aid. Those hoping…