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How to Travel with CBD…And Why You Should
Vacation season is coming up again this year with spring break and summertime right around the corner. Whether it’s a big family beach trip, a secluded mountain getaway or anything in between, there is a ton of fun to be had on vacation. But a vacation isn’t always a place of complete refuge. Issues that […]
Kentucky CBD: A Brief History of Hemp in the Bluegrass
Most commonly known for horse racing, bourbon and fried chicken, Kentucky actually has a very rich history with hemp that goes back to the very roots of our country. Today, Kentucky is one of the top three states–including Colorado and Tennessee–that has the most acreage devoted solely to growing hemp.
5 Different Types of CBD Products – And How To Know Which is Right For You
There are many different types of CBD products out there to choose from, and we want to help you understand each one so that you can decide which product is best for you.
How CBD helped me through anxiety
On the outside looking in, I appeared very successful and put together. Then the panic attacks started. My first panic attack began at work. Looking back, there is no concrete thing I can point to as the cause, it just happened. I thought I was dying. The room began to spin, tightness in my chest, racing heartbeat. After multiple episodes and two trips to the ER, I began to search for any means necessary to get over this terrible malady.
The Season of Giving: Project New Roots
Our mission at LOU CBD is to help others achieve their greatest potential. Our creed is not a catchy marketing scheme, it is truly the core of our personal values and belief system. We believe that by focusing on the four pillars of health – nutrition, exercise, rest, and relaxation – one can unlock the […]
CBD Tinctures or Softgels: A guide to choosing the right product
Hemp derived CBD tinctures and softgels both have a place in your personal apothecary. However, it is important to understand the key differences between the two, based on your personal needs and preferences. The following is a brief overview of what to consider when choosing between a CBD tincture or softgel.
Melatonin for Sleep – Is Melatonin Safe?
More than 3.1 million Americans use melatonin to sleep better. But, what is melatonin, how does it effect the body, and is it safe? We dig into our personal experiences and the science of melatonin to find out more.
Will CBD Show Up On A Drug Test? A Louisville CBD Company Experiment
“Will you fail a drug test using CBD?” “I’m interested in trying CBD but I’m worried about random drug screens at work. Does CBD show up on a drug test?” “Will I pass a drug test if I take CBD?” With all of these questions from our customers and community, I began to question this […]
How to Make CBD Brownies – All About the CBD Icing
Cannabis has been baked into brownies for decades. Yet, more and more people want to make use of the therapeutic properties of CBD without the high of THC. This CBD brownie recipe does just that. Better yet, this CBD brownie recipe delivers CBD through a simple to make icing, rather than the brownies themselves. With […]
CBD Chai Tea Recipe – Made from Scratch
Besides using CBD tinctures or softgels, one of the easiest ways to incorporate CBD into your routine is through beverages. Yet, since most CBD tinctures are oil based, you need to blend them into the drink or otherwise they’ll float on top. This CBD chai tea recipe is a perfect drink for combining the […]
Goals and Motivation: Thoughts from the Founder of LOU CBD
Looking at our facade, we are an online storefront that sells hemp products. However, our mission is to build something much greater. If you are reading our content, we may share the same hunger: a desire to constantly question what the next step is, in order to most effectively move towards our goals. In this […]
What is CBD? A Brief Explanation of CBD
Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a naturally occurring substance produced by hemp. CBD has been studied as a treatment for numerous pain, inflammatory, autoimmune, and neurological conditions. Yet, when the chemical compound CBD was isolated in 1940 it was incorrectly thought to have no effect on the body. It wasn’t until nearly 50 years later that…