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After the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, which rescheduled hemp products that do not contain significant amounts of THC and created a regulatory framework for their sale, the CBD market has exploded in popularity. If you’re not familiar, CBD (short for cannabidiol) is one of the cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant, though it doesn’t produce the intoxicating high that has become the signature of THC. Users have long reported beneficial side effects, but it’s only recently that science has begun to catch up. The FDA even recently approved its first CBD-based prescription medication, Epidiolex, to treat certain rare seizure disorders. If you were thinking about getting into the business, there’s no better time, so let’s discuss six basic tips for breaking into the CBD industry.

I think it’s fair to say that most of us have been listening to more medical professionals over the course of the last two months than ever before, clinging to every word that brilliant experts like Dr Mark Swaim have had to say about this virus, the effects and most importantly how to look after ourselves during the lockdown period. One of the key things which so many medical professionals have been talking about has been the need to increase our levels of physical exercise during this lockdown and here is why it is so important.

Resist Temptation

Because we are home all of the time there is a very real temptation to give in to some bad habits. Drinking more alcohol, eating more junk food, being sedentary for more time than we usually are, all of which is of course going to do us no good at all. Physical exercise however is something that can help dissuade us from doing these things because it will have undone all of the work which we have done working out.

Mental Health

There are clear links between physical health and mental health and that is why it is more essential than ever that we are working hard to maintain a positive status of mental wellbeing. The more that you work out the more confident and the better you feel about yourself and your attitudes towards self care, this is critical in ensuring that you are mentally ready for the tough conditions under which we are living under at the moment. Just 30 minutes of exercise per day is more than enough to keep you fighting fit, physically and mentally.

Time Killer

They say that the devil makes work for idle hands and that is certainly something which many of us run the risk of doing during lockdown. This is yet another reason why physical health and exercise is so important, because in doing exercise you are filling the time and using it well, rather than looking for ways in which to waste time. Alleviate boredom by becoming a little obsessed with your physical health.

Leave Like Boss

We don’t often get an opportunity to make a big change in terms of our image as we see people almost every day so they will see the process that we go through. This lockdown however has given us the perfect opportunity to do exactly that and your mission should be to come out of this quarantine looking in the best shape that you ever have. This is a chance to come out of this situation looking like a boss and wowing people with your new look, the best part is that so many will come out looking the opposite, making you look even better!

Work on yourself during this strange time, focus on staying health and doing as much exercise as possible, at least then you can look back and feel proud of what you have been ding with your time.

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Around a decade a go I watched the brilliant David Crawford MD give a speech about the future of medicine and some of the technological advancements which we’’d be likely to see. Scarily enough Dr Crawford was on the money about so many of those things and we have certain treatments, machinery and processes which he saw coming even back then. I was thinking about this the other day and considered what the future of the medicine may look like in another 10 years, and here is where I think that we are headed.

Robots

Dr Crawford alluded to the future of artificial intelligence during that speech but conceded that it would still be a long way off and he was right. We now know that robots can play a key role in medicine and we are already beginning to see this in the early stages. The future of robotics in medicine is incredibly exciting and there are a range of tasks which they will be able to do. WE have seen trials of human operated robots which can perform surgery on patients, remotely controlled by a surgeon far away. The benefit of that of course would be that the best surgeons could help people all over the world. We have also seen robots taking over the administration of medicine allowing nurses to be less overwhelmed. The future of robots in medicine is very exciting.

Video Calling

Something which we are certainly going to see in the near future is the implementation of video calling for doctors which will allow the hospitals to have less pressure and free up space. The number of patients which go to hospital when it is not required is alarmingly high and that is why we need to try implement some technology which can help to fix this. A GP appointment via video call is the perfect way to do this, doctors will be able to see many patients in a short space of time, they will also be able to offer advice to the patients and advise on whether or not they need to go and seek help in the hospital.

Bio-Chip

It may be a controversial subject but we are already seeing smart chips get developed which could very well help a wide variety of people to manage their bodies. The first which we have seen is for sufferers of diabetes who can have a machine installed into their bodies, with a small chip which will manage the amount of insulin in their bodies. This will then be managed from a smartphone and allow the sufferer to easily manage their treatment. In the future we could certainly see bio-chips which are installed in the body and can help with cholesterol or blood pressure, perhaps even nutrient management as well.

These are my 3 picks for the future of medicine, inspired by the brilliant Dr. Crawford, what do you think the future of medicine looks like?

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Many people are concerned about their overall well being. This has led many people into watching what they eat and exercising. Because many people are getting into working out, the fitness industry has been rapidly growing. You will always find many people in the gym ready to work hard to get their dream body.

Excessive body fat can be dangerous to one’s health. Today’s lifestyle has led many people to have excessive body fat and be out of shape. People tend to lack enough time to exercise because of work and taking care of their families. Here are some tips on burning more body fat.

Strength Training

Strength training is very effective in burning fat and reducing body weight. Many of those who wish to burn more fat tend to only focus on cardio exercises. If you add strength training to your workout routine, you can burn more fat and reduce your weight. Those who are looking to add more muscles should also incorporate strength training into their routines. The more you strength train, the more calories you will burn. Those who wish to have a good physique and build more muscles should consider visiting Musclesfax for the best anabolic steroids. When strength training, you should not refrain from lifting heavy weights. This will be crucial in burning more body weight and building muscles. It is, however, vital to start with weights that you can comfortably lift and then gradually increase the amount with time.

What to Eat

Watching what you consume is crucial when your main goal is to burn more fat. Many people tend to focus on exercise and forget regulating their diets. Most food that we eat today tend to be unhealthy and make many people have excessive body fat. You should ensure that you include more protein in your diet. Protein is known to reduce appetite, thus helping you reduce your calorie intake. You can also include healthy fats in your diet, which you can get from nuts and seeds. These fats will be crucial in reducing your calorie intake since they tend to take a long time being digested, thus reducing appetite. Refraining from drinking beverages that are filled with sugar will also be helpful to those who wish to lose more body fat. Consuming less alcohol will also be beneficial since it contains a lot of calories.

Cardio

Cardio is the go-to exercise for those who want to reduce body fat. There are various forms of cardio exercises that are known to be essential in burning body fat. They include walking, running, and cycling. You should include cardio exercises in your routine for great results. Make sure that you save some time to do cardio. Simply walking to or from work will be beneficial to your overall health and help you burn more body fat.

Conclusion

Burning body fat is essential for one to be healthy. You need to get out of your comfort zone and do more exercise. Sleep is also essential in helping many people successfully reduce weight.

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There are some great tutors near me who cover a wide range of topics and I have actually had the pleasure of working with two of them during my distance learning studies. Sadly there are also some not so great tutors near me, and I have had the displeasure of working with one of them, who I swiftly changed. Private tutelage is a great way to support and boost your learning, they are able to help with any knowledge gaps which you may have, they can support with specifics and the details of your studies and as long as you get a high quality tutor, the probabilities of you being better at what you are learning is incredibly high. As I said, the key is getting a great tutor, and here is what one should look like.

Knowledgeable

Honestly it sounds a bit odd to think that a tutor wouldn’t be knowledgeable but unfortunately there are some who just don’t have the depth of knowledge which you may be looking for, and you will spot this pretty quickly. After a few sessions you may get the feeling that they don’t have the required depth, if that is something you feel then it is better to switch things up.

Teaching

What I have noticed that can occasionally happen is that you get a tutor who has a wonderful amount of knowledge but they don’t really have the awareness or the manner to teach it. I can only assume that friends or family of these people have told them that they should use their knowledge to help others, but they are just not that good at sharing that knowledge.

Flexibility

The tutor who I previously had wished to have sessions in a coffee shop, something which I wasn’t that keen on but I tried it out. Unfortunately after a couple of sessions I wasn’t getting the most out of it and so I asked for us to do a video call session, which he refused, with no reason. You have to have some level of flexibility around this because it is essential that you feel comfortable in your environment to learn. A great tutor should most certainly be flexible around how they teach.

Personalized

This talk of flexibility leads me nicely onto the next point which is that a great tutor should be able to personalize their approach to what your needs are. This is not a school classroom where there is a set syllabus to follow, the tutor sessions are about helping you out with your knowledge gaps and helping you to improve the way in which you learn a certain subject. Given that we all have different difficulties with different things, it makes little sense to have one approach to every single person who the tutor is helping.

A great tutor will speak with you about your learning, your difficulties and then mould their lessons from there, in order to best help you.

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With the rise in popularity of CBD-based products in the health and wellness industry, many of us are eager to find out as much as possible about its benefits and how to make the best out of our CBD oils, tinctures and supplements.

You may have noticed that some premium CBD brands choose to combine their products with MCT oil and wondered why. In this article, we’re going to explain what MCT oil is, what it does, and why it works so well with CBD oil. But first, let’s go over some CBD basics.

What Is CBD?

The Cannabis sativa plant produces over 100 different cannabinoids, the best known among them being THC and CBD. THC or tetrahydrocannabinol is the compound responsible for the psychotropic effects we typically associate with “smoking weed”: profound relaxation, euphoria, increased appetite, or the “munchies,” a certain degree of sedation and sleepiness, as well as an inclination towards introspection and philosophical conversations. THC causes these effects because it can directly bind to the CB1 receptors in the brain.

CBD or cannabidiol, on the other hand, cannot bind directly to cannabinoid receptors, and it produces its effects by stimulating the body to produce endogenous cannabinoids such as anandamide. This way, it promotes homeostasis without any psychotropic effects, so you can rest assured that you won’t get “high” from it. In fact, products such as Pure CBD Oil are extracted from hemp, a strain of the Cannabis plant with less than 0.3% THC.

What Is MCT Oil?

Before we go into the benefits of combining MCT oils with CBD products, we need to get a clear understanding of what MCT oils are. In recent years they have received more attention due to the popularity of the Ketogenic diet, but there still seems to be a lot of confusion as to their role.

MCT stands for medium-chain triglycerides, but what does that mean? In simple terms, triglycerides refer to naturally occurring fats found in plants, animals, and our own bodies. What makes MCTs so special is how the body reacts to them compared to LCTs or long-chain triglycerides. The body can break down and metabolize MCTs much faster than LCTs, and they’re less likely to be stored as fat.

MCT is obtained from coconut or palm kernel oils through a process called fractionation. The solid oil is heated until it melts and then allowed to cool down and re-solidify. In the next step, the scentless and tasteless MCT oil can be separated from the solid.

Why Combine MCT With CBD?

MCT helps boost CBD’s efficacy through its bioavailability, meaning the amount of CBD that goes into your bloodstream once you’ve ingested the product. The reason why manufacturers recommend you administer CBD oil sublingually is precisely this: to increase its bioavailability by allowing the mucus membranes to absorb the active ingredients.

If the product has to pass through the digestive system, it decreases its bioavailability. Fortunately, MCT oil works really well as a carrier for CBD, resulting in higher amounts of CBD reaching the bloodstream. This basically means that you’ll need less of the product to get the same effects due to a more efficient absorption.

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No one can deny that coronavirus is having a major moment right now. Having encapsulated the lives of more than 1.5 million people across the globe, this virus doesn’t seem to come down any sooner. Everyone can feel the tension, and the massive shutdown is also taking a big toll on everything.

Yet, there are many ways you can relax amid this calamity. COVID-19 is a global discourse that calls for immediate help, and you can play your role by reducing stress and staying at home. Continue reading to know about a few ways to relax:

 

Talk to People Online while Keeping Your Identity hidden

An excellent way to escape stress is to join community support and connect with different people from across the globe. Coronavirus has already created panic across the world and is a significant source of stress today. If you talk about the issue with different people, you will easily be able to keep away from stress and share your thoughts with people who are eager enough to listen to them. Keeping your identity a secret allows you to speak about anything and everything without a filter. Since no one will ever find out your identity, the platform would act as a safe space.

 

Fund Community Groups Online While Maintaining Secrecy

Right now, there are thousands of community groups that have asked for donations from people around the globe. If you have enough savings to help others around, right now is the best time to do the honors. You can easily donate as much as you want while keeping your identity hidden. This way, you won’t just get peace of mind but will also be able to contribute towards the community. There is nothing better than helping people that are struggling to make ends meet during these times.

If you are skeptical, it might be challenging to trust these groups. As an alternative, you could contact trustworthy people and ask how they are contributing. You could also give out the money yourself.

 

Control Your Media

It is very easy to keep watching the news all day to check how much the virus has grown. However, you need to understand that there is a fine line between being informed and feeling overwhelmed. While you shouldn’t avoid the news altogether, try to dial down your exposure to the media. That doesn’t only include the TV, but also social media. Give yourself a break, and try to make the best of these troublesome times.

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The sports world is on hold right now due to the coronavirus pandemic. All of the sports we love to watch and the teams we like to support are currently on a break because of the global outbreak of the infectious COVID-19 virus.

This halt in action has caused millions of disappointed fans to look for entertainment elsewhere. And you can count me in on that majority! But after more than a week of not having any exciting sporting events around the world, I’ve come to realize that maybe we don’t need sports.

Perhaps, we can live our lives without sports… That’s right, I said it. We don’t need it! And I’ll explain why with seven good reasons below.

1. It’s Foolish

When you look closely, pro sports is just a bunch of grown men running around a field or stadium while wearing matching costumes. Take a closer look and realize that hockey and football costumes are pretty bizarre.

I can imagine myself wearing a helmet when I’m riding a motorbike or a bicycle. But going to work with a helmet on your head? If you work in construction, that’s fine. When you’re into sports, that’s odd.

And in baseball, you have to wear stirrups, which may not be necessary. And sure, you do have to wear protective armor on your exposed hands when you come to the plate to bat. At one point, basketball players used to wear short-shorts that cut off just below the crotch. Nowadays, NBA players wear baggy shorts that reach the knees. It’s a little silly if you ask me!

2. Team Owners Don’t Care About You

The Baltimore Colts became the Indianapolis Colts. The Cleveland Browns moved to Baltimore and renamed themselves the Ravens. The St. Louis Rams relocated to Los Angeles and the San Diego Chargers also moved to the City of Angels. The Oakland Raiders moved to Los Angeles too but returned to Oakland before moving to Las Vegas.

The list could go on really. If you look at the NBA, the Seattle SuperSonics became the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Vancouver Grizzlies relocated to Memphis. In baseball, the Montreal Expos became the Washington Nationals, while the Washington Senators relocated to Texas and became the Rangers. And so on.

So, what’s my point? Team owners don’t care about you. If they’re financially in trouble or if they get a better deal from another city, they won’t hesitate to leave you, regardless of whether you’re a die-hard fan or a player on the team. You will be heartbroken.

3. Sometimes, Players Don’t Care Either

If the owners don’t care, neither do the players. These players are businessmen, too. If another team offers them a higher salary, they may just sign with that other team. If they can’t win a championship in your city, then they will ask to be traded to another team. And you can’t blame them either, because being an athlete isn’t a job where you retire at the age of 60 and get a pension.

These players risk their bodies every single game. If they get injured, their careers could easily be over. Even if they stay healthy, they won’t probably play for more than 20 years. If a player decides to leave a team for one reason or another, he won’t ask your permission. You’ll just hear it from the news. You’ll be heartbroken here, too. And you may get feisty and end up calling Kevin Durant a snake or burn the jersey you bought for yourself.

4. It’s Expensive

For the 2019-20 NBA season, watching a Los Angeles Lakers game at Staples Center is roughly $40 per ticket per game or $1,640 ($40 x 41 home games) for upper deck tickets. For courtside seats, it’s about $350 per game or $14,000 per season. That’s not even counting the cost of hotdog, beer, parking, gas, and extra fees.

You can double the ticket cost if your spouse tags along with you. And oh, by the way, we’re talking about the original ticket prices here. When we’re dealing with secondary market tickets, it’s around $549 per game for the Lakers tickets. Do the math. It’s pretty expensive to be a sports fan. And that doesn’t include the cost of any sports memorabilia, like t-shirts, jerseys, and other souvenirs.

5. It’s Very Expensive

We talked about the cost of watching the games live in our reason #5. But that’s not it. When you’re a true sports fan, it gives additional fulfillment if you put some cash on where your heart is.

There is nothing like cheering for your team with something in it for you. Betting has always been synonymous with sports and in this day and age, it’s easy to bet online.

For the basketball fan, NBA betting online can be done at the convenience of your palm, using your mobile phone or at home, using your desktop. You don’t even have to have cash inside your wallet. You just need to have a credit card or bank account. That’s it.

If you’re a die-hard fan of say, the Knicks or Warriors this season, your credit card bills are piling up. It’s very expensive, right?

6. It Takes Up Your Precious Time

From April to November, you watch the Majors as a baseball fan. And just when you think you have time to take a break after the World Series, the NBA season starts and doesn’t end until June.

By September, the NFL season also begins and in February, it’s time for the Super Bowl. Then, you wait for April when the NBA playoffs begin. Wait a second. This doesn’t even include hockey or the jam-packed NHL schedule…

Bottom line? Imagine how much better your life would be if you spent all of those hours doing something for your kids, making your spouse happy, or learning a new skill?

7. It Doesn’t Matter

That’s right. In the end, sports don’t matter. Results don’t matter. When your team wins the NBA, NFL, MLB, or NHL championship, they go around the city for the traditional parade. You celebrate with them, but after the parade, then what?

The players receive fat bonuses and go on vacations. And you? Well, not much changes. You still work at the same job with the same salary and live in the same house, driving the same car. Your life doesn’t change when your team wins the championship, but theirs do.

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Caring for aging parents is a top priority for many adults. Even if you decide to hire a caregiver to take care of your parents, your parents may find it difficult to find satisfaction, take care of the house, and foster social connections. Consequently, aging parents are often left in a vulnerable position, and their adult children must focus on giving their parents the care and attention they need. Here’s how to stay close to your aging parents while ensuring aging parents are comfortable and content.

Maintain Frequent Contact

Whether you live across the country or down the street, maintaining frequent contact with your parents is essential. If you’re not physically there to see your parents, modern technology makes it possible for you to see their faces and maintain regular contact.

If you’re used to calling your parents once a week or twice a month, set aside extra time for them. Try calling your parents in the morning during your commute to work or calling after you get home from work. If one of your parents has lost a significant other, maintaining frequent contact can help them fight depression and boredom.

In addition to calling frequently, aim to visit your parents more often. In-person visits can give you an idea of how your parents are doing and help you take better care of them. If you’re struggling to visit due to distance, try scheduling quality time for your parents through video call platforms like Skype and Facetime.

Consider Hiring a Caregiver

If you don’t have enough time to visit your parents regularly, hiring a caregiver can help your aging parents with healthcare and chores. Caregivers don’t only provide long-term care—they can also do everything you want to do for your parents, including clean their house, take them grocery shopping, provide substantial supervision, and schedule doctor’s appointments.

When planning for long-term care for your aging parents, finances will inevitably become a topic of discussion. If you’re working with your parents to eliminate unnecessary expenses, you might consider letting their life insurance policy lapse to eliminate the cost of insurance premiums. However, your parent’s life insurance policy can help you obtain cash through a viatical settlement.

In a viatical settlement, an individual sells their life insurance policy to a viatical settlement provider for more than its cash surrender value but less than its net death benefit. For aging parents, viatical settlements may be the key to paying for various expenses, including medical expenses, living expenses, caregiver costs, and medications.

Retrofit Their Home

If your parents are hesitant to move to a senior community or nursing home, retrofitting their home can help fix potential hazards while allowing your aging parents to maintain their independence. Retrofitting your parents’ home might seem overwhelming, but focusing on one room at a time can help accommodate aging in place. Start by going through your parents’ home room by room and listing potential hazards. Rate each hazard by severity to determine which areas should be addressed first.

If your parents spend most of their time at home, try making their living space more comfortable with custom couches. BenchMade Modern creates custom-designed, hand-crafted furniture to seamlessly fit into your parents’ home. Each one of their sofas can be customized in a variety of sizes and orientations, so you can ensure your parents are getting exactly as much or as little sofa as they need to fill their space. Additionally, your parents can test custom design fabrics and leathers in the comfort of their own homes to help them make the perfect decision.

Although it may be difficult to create more time for your aging parents, taking steps to give your parents the care and attention they need will ensure that they’re happier, healthier, and safer.

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Everyone desire to have beautiful and flawless skin all year around. If you want to make 2020 your year for beautiful skin then there isn’t much that you need to do in order to help your skin look good. While you may believe that beautiful skin tends to fade once you start growing older, the truth is that when you start looking after your skin well and using good quality products, not only will you tend to look a lot younger but your skin will have a beautiful glow. You don’t have to waste too much time on skin care routines. Here are a few tips and tricks that you can include in order to help your skin look beautiful.

Wash Those Makeup Brushes

Do you know how much bacteria and dirt settles on those makeup brushes and sponges? If you don’t clean your makeup brushes and sponges regularly, all this dirt goes back on your face every time you apply a layer of makeup and this will eventually lead to acne prone skin or skin infections that will be difficult to treat. It doesn’t take you long to clean your brushes and tools that are used for makeup and this will help your skin stay healthy. Try to wash your makeup equipment at least once a week. If you use a 0.5 derma roller you may want to clean this too after every use because your dead skin can also get deposited on the tool thereby increasing the chances of bacteria and infection spreading the next time you use it without cleaning. Dermarollers should be cleaned using disinfectants, to be on the safe side.

Use Sunscreen Regularly

Using a sunscreen is highly recommended because this not only helps to prevent tan but it also enables your skin to feel better and look a lot more radiant. Constant sun exposure leads to black spots on your face and uneven skin tone that is difficult to control. If you want to be sure that your sunscreen is doing a good job, try combining it with vitamin c and e serum to increase its benefits and protect your skin. Vitamin C also helps to lighten those tan marks on your face and enables your skin to look brighter and more beautiful.

Use A Face Mask

Face mask are a great investment so make sure you get your hands on as many of these masks as you can and use them whenever possible. It’s like having your own personal facial kit without having to make any effort at all. This mask will definitely help to moisturize, nourish and hydrate your skin that can almost match up to a professional service. When you have crossed the age of 30 you should also consider matrixyl serum which is a great serum that not only helps to control fine lines and visibly reduce light wrinkles on your face, but it also helps you to look beautiful. It makes you feel confident and enables you to avoid those expensive cosmetic procedures you been contemplating about getting done.

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