By Vic Bishop The DEA considers hemp to be a dangerous substance and it’s still classified as a schedule I drug, alongside heroin and ecstasy, even though the plant contains almost no THC and has no psychoactive effects. Many believe this classification is the result of the oil…
By Ellen Brown As detailed in my recent article “The War on Weed is Winding Down,” the health benefits of cannabis are now well established. It is a cheap, natural alternative effective for a broad range of conditions, and the non-psychoactive form known as hemp…
By Amanda Froelich These are the most newsworthy benefits of industrial hemp corporate media won’t teach you about. Though the negative stigma associated with cannabis has lessened in recent years – especially since CBD-rich oils seem to be a powerful aid in fighting cancer, it…
By Brianna Acuesta Tiny hemp homes are being made in Washington as a way to promote more sustainable building materials. Though she has never built a home before, Pam Bosch claims that “Anybody can do this. Grandma can do this. Grandma’s doing it.” She’s referring…
By Anna Hunt Hemp, or cannabis sativa, has been called the world’s most versatile and useful plant for many reasons, one of which is because it benefits the human body. Hemp seeds are becoming a welcome addition to the diet of many health-conscious individuals, who…
By Brandon Turbeville It appears the uses of hemp are endless. In addition to myriad industrial products such as paper, construction material, clothing, food and fuel, hemp is also known to draw out toxic substances from the soil. In other words, not only does hemp…
By Ariana Marisol The use of hemp has the potential to have an extremely positive impact on many industries in the United States. The federal government, for many years, has made it impossible to utilize this widely diverse crop, even though it is entirely different…
By Yelena Sukhoterina On Friday, October 24, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and FBI agents, state and country authorities, undercover agents and policemen, some wearing military gear, raided and destroyed industrial hemp crops – 30,000 plants total – grown by the Menominee Indian Tribe of…
LAS VEGAS, NV— Nov 2, 2015 – Now LEGALIZED, North Carolina will be home to the only industrial hemp commercial decortication facility in the United States. On October 31, 2015 Governor Pat McCrory passed Senate Bill 313 (by not vetoing it) as “an act…
The gorgeous, eco-friendly home costs only $133 per square foot to build. By Amanda Froelich Hemp is making a major comeback around the world. In the US, five states have legalized the recreational use of cannabis, and hemp-based building materials are now gaining in popularity….
By Heather Callaghan Somewhere in an unknown South Carolina location, Janel Ralph is preparing a new company called Palmetto Synergistic Research, specializing in CBD (cannabidiol) oil from cannabis. She optimistically anticipates full-scale production and sales in 6 months. Her CBD oil contains 2,000 milligrams of…
by Anna Hunt Sometimes, the best things come in small packages. Nutrient-dense seeds are finally starting to get the attention that they deserve. Packed with healthy fats, protein, fiber and lots of minerals and vitamins, the following seven super seeds are an ideal addition to…
by Dr. Victor Marchione When it comes to your health, I believe that every little bit helps. Amazingly, even something as simple as a seed could provide your body with many great health benefits. In fact, seeds might be the key to optimal health. Seeds…
by Jenny Travens For many years, hemp seeds were not considered as food. Instead they are widely known as an addictive drug that makes you really high. In fact, it is banned in some countries including the U.S. However, a recent study showed that hemp…
By Heather Callaghan Ragini is a popular fashion blogger from India. Her indie style photos featuring herself wearing her own put together dress outfits have been featured on websites like BuzzFeed. Painful acne had been the bane of her existence and affected her work for…
Dr. Rima Laibow Natural Solutions Foundation Well, if you were the US Fraud and Death Administration, you would demonize it with all of your might, pretending that it was ineffective, dangerous and bad for the world. That way, drug sales and government medical control of…
By Natasha Longo Hemp is one of my favorite proteins for many reasons. Most hemp protein powders on the market have no fillers or additives and it provides the 8 essential amino acids and fatty acids. You’ll need much less hemp protein than other types…
Long stigmatized because of its “high”-inducing cousins, hemp — derived from low-hallucinogenic varieties of cannabis — is making a comeback, not just as a source of fiber for textiles, but also as a crop packed with oils that have potential health benefits. A new study,…
by Joe Martino Hemp has been making a lot of noise lately, especially with the growing awareness surrounding the use of hemp oil for treating cancer. Although the word ‘hemp’ still often gets confused and lumped into the same definition as Cannabis, a similar but…
By Heather Callaghan The 4th Annual Hemp History Week still has a day left, and you still have time to join in some events. That isn’t to say hemp happenings don’t take place at other times of the year. I stumbled on the blog of…
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