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Here at Mama’s Farmacy we talk a lot about questioning the status quo and how the practice of seeking information led us to CBD and to start Mama’s Farmacy.  It’s an ideal we hold dear and strive to practice.  Today I’m sharing the medical “journey” I’m on because I’m calling on myself to practice what I preach.  

The story starts with a phone call “visit” to my primary care physician for an annual physical and blood work.  The blood work was fine except my TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone).  Normal is a range of 0.45 - 4.5, mine was a multiple higher than the max.  So of course I started to google what this meant ahead of my follow-up phone consultation so I could ask some questions.

Today we’re going to cover the mind and body benefits of our Premium Hemp Sotfgels (with Curcumin) as well as the practical benefits that make this our most popular product.*

Our Premium softgels are a versatile, easy to use product that supports both your mental and physical health because of how CBD (cannabidiol) and the other cannabinoids you get in our Broad Spectrum formula interact with your body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS).  For more information on how this works, check out our blog post here.  Put simply, the ECS keeps your body’s functions balanced and running smoothly and CBD supports the ECS.  What’s interesting about this is that the same product that’s used to help you sleep at night also helps you maintain focus when you need to be on your A-game. Again, this is because CBD supports your body’s natural balance.  Let’s take a closer look at some of the most common reasons people use our softgel

Get to know more about Mama’s Farmacy, a women-owned, small business started by two moms that offers THC-free, premium hemp extract (CBD) products. Learn what drives us and what’s it like to be CBD business owners on our quest for greater health freedom.

Questioning the status quo - living our mission:

When we have everyday conversations, we naturally gravitate to talking about food and health and of course whatever major topic is going on and we almost always end up having deeper philosophical discussions about the world and the path we are on personally as part of that world.  It is in our DNA - and what drives us day to day - to question the status quo, ask ourselves tough questions and strive to improve.  As of late, we are having discussions about racism, systemic oppression, the role we play and what we want the world to look like for our kids.  Not to mention the discussion about health and wellness in the midst of a global pandemic, but that is way beyond the scope of this post!

Ensure you’re getting the CBD you think you’re getting by learning how to read the lab results, or the Certificate of Analysis (COA).  We’ll cover lab reports for potency, terpenes, heavy metals, solvest and microbial contamination.

While it may not necessarily be your thing to review the lab results for your CBD products, it’s a smart move because quality varies widely and you want to make sure what you are buying is legit and more importantly safe and effective. While important for all CBD products, this is especially true for any products taken orally.

A perspective on time management, observing the Sabbath, and cultivating well-being, balance and peace in real life.  Challenging my personal status-quo to live a richer, more meaningful life that is aligned to my values, starting with how I spend my time.

During these highly unusual weeks, I have been able to read more and there are two books currently rocking my world: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer and Oh Crap! I Have a Toddler by Jamie Glowacki.  While seemingly very different, I was shocked at how much overlap I encountered.  One of the books is from my spiritual tradition, one is not (I bet you can guess which is which).   I was getting literally the same messages in both of them ultimately about how to cultivate meaningful relationships and connections in the crazy, fast-paced world we live in.  What this has to do with Mama’s Farmacy is that we believe in examining our lives, challenging the status quo and finding well-being, balance and peace in mind, body, and spirit because we believe they are intrinsically connected.  How I manage my time and the stress/anxiety I do or do not inflict upon myself impacts my mind, body and spirit.  So this is me, Christy, talking about how I’m challenging my status quo.

We’re diving into the use of CBD during pregnancy, CBD for postpartum recovery, using CBD while breastfeeding and the latest research since we’ve received lots of questions!

As recent first-time moms (and one of us a mom-to-be again!), we are keenly aware of the heightened sensitivity toward health while pregnant and/or breastfeeding.  None of us wants to get it wrong so everything is up for inquiry  - food , drinks, beauty products, aromas, medicines - everything!  With this heightened sensitivity, it is much easier to go with the mainstream and scary to go against the grain, we know.

We have faith that one day we will have a great body of knowledge and approved products for  healthy outcomes for mom and baby. We believe that many of the mainstream solutions pose potentially greater risks and more side effects, but we can’t actually make any comparisons or draw conclusions.  

How to buy CBD oil in a safe, knowledgeable way by how it’s labeled (or not) and what to look for on the label, including CBD dosage, ingredients, source, amount and type (isolate, broad spectrum, full spectrum).

We get a lot of questions about CBD products and also comments about experiences.  There are many CBD providers out there ranging from flat-out fakes to premium real-deal.  We’d like to point out a few things to make you shopping savvy when you’re out to buy CBD oil.  The first thing to look for is the label. If it doesn’t have a label with the following key components, you should be skeptical. 

Learn how topical CBD products can heal scars and wounds, help diminish scar tissue, alleviate pain and how the skin interacts with CBD as the body’s largest organ.  

We’ve talked about how CBD impacts the body’s Endocannabinoid System (ECS) because it’s so similar to the cannabinoids the body produces on its own.  And as a refresher, the ECS is the system that is responsible for maintaining balance in the body both in terms of pleasure/pain responses and healing.  The ECS is a network of receptors found throughout the body and brain that responds to the cannabinoids the body produces as well as the cannabinoids from hemp. In this case, we are talking specifically about CBD (cannabidiol).

Learn about the many benefits of Neem Oil, applications for skin care, health and beauty and how Mama’s Farmacy combines Neem with CBD to create a special blend for our eye cream.

Mama’s Farmacy loves Neem Oil because of its many uses.  So many uses in fact that it’s also called the “Village Pharmacy”.   

“Considered by the people of India to be sacred, the legendary and venerated Neem tree has come to symbolize good health and protection.  In fact, the ancient Ayurvedic tradition is said to be comprised largely of formulations that involve the use of Neem in one form or another.”

Get educated on hemp oil extract (CBD) and the differences between hemp oil extract, hemp seed oil and marijuana.  We’ll describe what the terms “full spectrum”, “broad spectrum” and “isolate” mean and what is meant by “terpene” and “cannabinoid”.

Hemp Oil vs. Hemp Seed Oil vs. Marijuana

Hemp Oil is derived specifically from the leaves, flowers and stalks of the Cannabis Sativa plant and famously contains CBD.  CBD stands for “Cannabidiol” and is one of the many cannabinoids in Hemp Oil. Hemp Seed Oil or “Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil” comes from the seeds of the plant and does NOT contain CBD.  (Note: Amazon does not permit the sale of hemp oil/CBD, but does sell hemp seed oil).

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