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Akira Botanicals Added to the MSB – 20% off Everything

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Yesterday I did a fantastic interview with Rand Gifford (Episode-3234 – The State of the Cannabis Industry).  We had a ton of great feedback on this episode already.  Rand’s Company Akira Botanicals has a large array of options derived from the cannabis plant.  All are Federally Legal do to the US Farm Bill. What I like is while there are some items that could be used “recreationally” it is mostly geared to medicinal use, lifestyle enhancement and pain relief.  I also love that with the exception of a very few items like Delta8 Edibles all of the products on Rand’s … Continue reading →

The State of the Cannabis Industry – Epi-3232

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Today we discuss the cannabis industry and emerging trends in it with Rand Gifford of Akira Botanicals.  We cover industrial, medicinal and recreational elements.  The current trends in legislation and economic opportunities and more. Rand started his farm in 2016 out of his grandma’s backyard. Using the Curtis Stone model, he grew microgreens and salad greens for chefs in the Chicagoland area. With one season of gardening under his belt, he decided he was ready to be a full-time farmer. The following season, he moved his family to North Carolina and started a farm from scratch. (see Greenshine Farmers YouTube … Continue reading →

Episode-2596 – Brian Norton on Lifestyle Freedom, Side Hustles, the Cannabis Market and More

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Brian Norton is the founder of CBD Specialty Coffee.  A small custom roasting company that offers both CBD Infused Coffee and non infused coffee as well.  He is also involved with a variety of secondary income hustles form trade shows, to Air BnB Experiences, to back yard construction services and more. He joins us today to talk about updates in the cannabis market and how his business is capitalizing on it with out suffering due to the current supply glut.  We talk about where that market is going and evolving legal issues.  We also discuss a variety of secondary income … Continue reading →

Episode-2434- Melissa Clark on CBDs and Assuring the Safety of CBD Products

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Melissa is the first legal female extractor of hemp in NC and founder of Hemp Magik. She created the company while trying to help her dog, Luna heal from very severe Grand Mal seizures. She used many CBD products and was unsatisfied with the quality. She passionately researched what would make CBDs from hemp the most effective and ended up extracting her own CBD products that met her expectations of what CBDs from Hemp can really do for the health of all beings.She sought out the highest manufacturing and product purification standards, hired biologists and biochemists, and researched effective methods … Continue reading →

Episode-2390- Blair Wirkkala on CBD Oil and the Endocannabinoid System

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Blair is a wellness oriented RN. Beyond her experience as a registered nurse, she has worked as a health and physical educator, an exercise physiologist, personal trainer, and nutrition consultant. Her education includes bachelor’s degrees in Health Science, Physical Education, and Nursing as well as a Masters of Sport Science degree from the United States Sports Academy where she completed an internship at the Cooper Institute in Dallas. While living in Boulder, she studied Biochemistry at the University of Colorado. USAW Sports Performance Coach Level 1 is her most recent fitness related certification. Blair joins us today to discuss the endocannabinoid … Continue reading →

Episode-2375- Brian Norton on CBDs Effect on Systemic Inflamation

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Brian Norton is the founder of CBD Specialty Coffee.  A small custom roasting company that offers both CBD Infused Coffee and non infused coffee as well. His initial entry into the cannabis space was as a medical caregiver and doing genetic development of new clones for specific medicinal needs. As a caregiver Brian worked with many older patients during their last days and used cannabis to help them with their final days in as much comfort as possible and not totally pumped full of morphine. He joins us today to discuss the role of CBDs in healing core systemic inflammation … Continue reading →

Episode-2365- Jacob Cohen on CBD Oil and the Endocannabinoid System

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Jacob Cohen is a combat veteran and current Master of Science Student in Pharmacology. He served for 2.5 years in the Israeli Defence Force as a Combat Medic with a light infantry regiment and was honorably discharged. His Master’s thesis is Medical Cannabis for PTSD. His current work is under review for publication, and he has served as a witness in Parliament for an Inquiry into Medical Cannabis. He joins us today to discuss his work, his masters thesis, the difference between THC and CBD and our bodies endocannabinoid system. Resources for today’s show… Follow Life With Jack on Instagram … Continue reading →