Cannabinoids and Conversations

What makes cannabis and other botanicals so effective when combined together? It's the terpenes they share. If you’ve been a cannabis lover or CBD user, it’s more than likely you’ve come across the term terpenes — to put it simply, they’re the tastes and smells of plants, foods and oils that we enjoy — which have their own therapeutic and beneficial qualities. The best-known terpene is Linalool, which is most often found in lavender — and even more often used as a sleep aid. We’re defining some of the incredible terpenes found in our formulations below, to help you make...

  The hemp industry is booming. Finding the best products has become more complex as hemp businesses multiply by the 100s daily. Finally, pulling the trigger and purchasing your first bottle of CBD only to feel like nothing is happening and you’ve wasted your money is enough to turn anyone off the plant entirely. As mammals, we all have cannabis receptors also known as the endocannabinoid system in the biz. The endocannabinoid system is a nerve signaling system throughout the human body that helps maintain physiological, emotional, and cognitive stability. With that said, it’s extremely unlikely that someone feels nothing...

  This month Yuyo in collaboration with the Floret Coalition is donating to: The Eva Lee Parker Fund This fund provides financial support for Black women who are experiencing abuse by an intimate partner. Led by @courageousSHIFT and inspired by the founder's grandmother, the fund aims to help relieve the financial burdens that survivors face, including travel, vehicle, and other costs associated with leaving an abusive household. Want to join the Floret Coalition’s efforts to give back to Black, Latin, and Indigenous communities? Learn more by getting in touch with @broccoli_mag. Thank you to the Floret board (@mennlay, @shop_shaw, @msgoodegg) for highlighting this month’s organization....

Traditional plant-based healing practices utilizing herbs to treat illness and promote overall health have been employed since ancient times. So when the stress of everyday life overwhelms, turning to herbs with well-documented calming properties is a natural and healthy way to ease your overwrought mind. The following seven herbs have shown a penchant for encouraging restfulness and calm. Lavender: There is a reason that many bath products whose labels bear the word "calming" are lavender scented. Lavender is one of the most well-known and readily available herbs with proven calming benefits. Place dried lavender blossoms into an organza bag and...

How Do You Know How Much CBD to Take? You may have come by promising information on how CBD supplements can potentially help with anxiety, depression, insomnia, pain, digestive disorders, and many other conditions. How can you be certain of the amount you should use to see health benefits, however? Whatever condition you hope to improve with CBD, arriving at the right dosage is critical. If you adopt the wrong dosage plan, your CBD may not give you all the benefits you hope for.  Since the FDA doesn't regulate CBD, you don't have the convenience of official dosage recommendations. It...

Montage Palmetto Bluff and our friends at Bynd/Well are proud to present the inaugural weekend long event focused exclusively on wellness – Montage Well Living at Montage Palmetto Bluff,Friday, July 23rd – Sunday, July 25th. This fully immersive wellness experience will include an array of renowned speakers, healers, practitioners, workshops, panels, discussions, movement, food, and community. Our co-founder Christie Tarleton is joining the roster of Deepak Chopra and many more to speak about the healing properties of hemp for both mind, body and earth - including John Amaral, Ryland Engelhart, Chef Seizan Dreux Ellis and a myriad of amazing talent from...