How CBD Works With Your Dog’s Endocannabinoid System
Much like humans, dogs have an endocannabinoid system (ECS)—a complex signaling network found throughout the body. The ECS plays an important role in maintaining homeostasis, or the body’s internal balance, and helps regulate a variety of physiological processes. CBD interacts with the ECS and other signaling systems in complex ways. Rather than simply activating cannabinoid […]
How Fast Does Sublingual CBD Oil Take to Work?
Sublingual CBD oil is taken by placing drops under the tongue, typically holding them there briefly before swallowing. This method is intended to allow some CBD to be absorbed through the tissues of the mouth while the remainder is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive system. How quickly you notice an effect can vary considerably. […]
What are Cannabinoids?
Cannabinoids are chemical compounds that interact with or influence the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS) and related signaling pathways. They aren’t all found in cannabis—the body makes cannabinoids of its own. Major cannabinoids found in cannabis: There are well over 100 identified phytocannabinoids, so there isn’t a short definitive list of all of them. Some of […]
What to do when you can’t sleep?
There are many reasons someone might have trouble sleeping. It helps to separate difficulty falling asleep, waking during the night, and waking too early, because they can have different causes. Common reasons include: Stress and anxiety — racing thoughts, worrying about work, relationships, finances, or the next day. Irregular sleep schedule — going to bed […]
Is CBD Safe for Dogs?
CBD, or cannabidiol, is a naturally occurring cannabinoid found in the hemp plant. It is commonly used to support a sense of calm and overall wellness in humans, and research suggests it may also offer supportive benefits for dogs and cats. In pets, CBD is being studied for its potential role in areas such as […]
Soothe Aches the New Hampshire Way with CBD & CBG Relief Rub
Whether you worked your muscles hard kayaking, hiking, or biking in New Hampshire—or deal with ongoing aches like arthritis or fibromyalgia—our Ridge Hemp CBD & CBG Relief Rub can help ease soreness, stiffness, and tension within minutes and keep working for hours. Ridge Hemp CBD & CBG Relief Rub contains Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, […]
CBD vs THC – What’s the difference?
CBD and THC are both phytocannabinoids, natural compounds that come from the cannabis genus of plants (i.e. hemp and marijuana), but they have very different effects and vary in their level of legality federally and from state to state. Hemp contains high amounts of CBD and 0.3% or less of THC while marijuana contains high […]
What Are Terpenes?
Terpenes are special natural elements that both plants and some insects make. You can think of them as the scents and flavors of nature. When you smell a flower, a lemon, or even a pine tree, what you’re actually smelling are terpenes. They’re like nature’s own perfume and flavor makers! Plants create terpenes for different […]