Elderberry extract and Cannabidiol (CBD) are plant compounds which offer a host of benefits that may aid in optimal health and vibrancy. Both elderberry and CBD possess unique therapeutic properties on their own, and when used in combination, they form a powerful wellness ally. Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) and CBD (derived from Cannabis) are both plants with a long history of use which have been studied for a wide variety of health benefits, including enhanced immunity, anti-inflammator...

Supporting a Healthy Stress Response Naturally There are very few guarantees in life but one thing we know for sure, stress happens. How we react to stress is going to make all the difference to our health and well-being. Although, not all stress is bad stress. Our stress response is there for a reason. It’s part of our ability to survive dangerous situations. For example, when we perceive danger we are thrown into “fight or flight.” Our muscles tense, our pulse and brain activity increases, ...

Whether it’s your time, money, or undivided attention, we know that giving feels great — but did you know that it’s actually beneficial for your health as well? It’s true. Those positive emotions you experience when you volunteer your time for a cause you believe in, donate to a charity, provide support to a friend in distress, and give a gift from your heart are creating research-backed benefits for your physical and emotional health. One study demonstrated that giving social support was as...

The holiday season is here! Regardless of how you, your friends, and your family chooses to celebrate this year, the holidays can be stressful — especially during a persistent global pandemic. This holiday season, return to your better self with a CBD self-care routine. Below are a few to choose from.  Create A CBD Hemp Oil Bath Bomb Pamper your entire central nervous system by starting your skincare routine with a CBD hemp oil bath bomb.   Straight Hemp’s CBD balm helps alleviate muscle inf...

November is the month we pay tribute to our veterans as Veteran’s Day falls on November 11th.  In addition to Veteran’s Day, the United States Marine Corps’ birthday is recognized on  November 10th. Some say November is National Military Family Month — and it’s only fitting that we pay tribute to the military and their families. Military support hits close to home for us here at Straight Hemp. Our founder, Devin Alvarez, is a US Air Force Academy graduate.  We understand that veterans often ...

Call us biased, but we believe everyone should be using a premium and quality CBD product to help them achieve balance in their life. But sometimes, different CBD products work better for different people. Here is a quick introduction so you can distinguish between the Straight Hemp CBD vape pens and CBD tincture products. How To Use CBD Vape Pens At Straight Hemp, we created a buttonless and rechargeable CBD vape pen that is thin enough to take with you anywhere you go. We fill this sleek CB...

Spooky season is upon us, which means haunted houses, costume parties, trick or treating, and all the other spooky festivities are here, too! If you’re like us we love a good treat — especially when that treat is an amazing CBD product. Here are a few of what we believe are the best CBD products that you should keep as your Halloween treats this season. The Best CBD Oil For Relaxing Our full-spectrum CBD hemp oil is one of the best CBD oil products available for almost instant relaxation.  Ou...

Have you seen the term “full-spectrum” floating around on various CBD products?  One of the main questions we hear from our consumers is:  What is the difference in “full-spectrum CBD oil” and “broad or isolated spectrum CBD oil?” What Does Full Spectrum CBD Oil Mean? When a full-spectrum CBD oil is born, it simply means that the entire plant was extracted during the creation process of that CBD product.  Using the entire hemp plant allows these CBD products to include all the phytochemicals ...

Since the primary legalization of hemp CBD products in the United States, products have been swarming the market. As a hemp CBD consumer, you know you can get hemp CBD products online, from other states, and more. But it’s critical that you pay attention to the quality of these products. In fact, research published from a study conducted by the National Institute of Health has shown that by consuming poor quality or fake hemp CBD products consumers can experience stomach pain, fever, headache...

“Pets have more love and compassion in them than most humans” - Robert Wagner It’s no wonder that we as pet owners want to give our pets the best life possible and even extend their life expectancy if we can. The legalization of CBD products is a relatively new concept, which is traditionally why there are a series of questions associated with CBD products and more specifically CBD for pets. Primarily, one of the biggest questions we, at Straight Hemp, hear is “can I use my CBD products on my...

With the relatively new legalization of CBD products throughout the United States, there’s a series of ways consumers are using CBD products, and each CBD usage is associated with a variety of CBD benefits. In particular, when you start adding CBD products into your cooking methods you can start reaping the CBD benefits almost immediately. The Best and Most Effective Ways On How to Start Cooking with CBD Products  Cooking with CBD products is an easy process to start. Regardless of what you’r...