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  Cannabinoid 101: What is THCa?  You’ve read about many different cannabinoids, or compounds found in cannabis plants. But what is THCa, and what makes this cannabinoid unique? THCa, or tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, is found in abundance in cannabis plants. As the precursor to THC, this potent cannabinoid has great potential for providing pain relief and more.  THCa is the acidic precursor to delta-9 THC, the most prominent cannabinoid that has intoxicating effects in cannabis. THCa is not intoxicating, and this cannabinoid is found at its highest levels in raw cannabis. THCa converted to THC through heat—through smoking or vaping—creates the most popular cannabinoid and its intoxicating effects. Essentially, THCa is THC in its raw form before decarboxylation.  Until heat is applied, THCa doesn’t readily react with the body’s endocannabinoid receptors. However, some individuals have anecdotal support for consuming raw cannabis with high levels of THCa, including juic...

10 Self Care (and Fun) Activities To Do Before Summer Ends In what might feel like a blink of an eye, the summer of 2022 is coming to a bittersweet close. Capture the final curtain call of the season with these tips that will help you eke a few more moments of relaxation, contentment, and memories that last a lifetime. A key part of your summer planning, to be truly epic, should include a self-care agenda that revolves around full-spectrum hemp oil. And, don’t worry, your friends at Haygood Farms are on standby to explain exactly how to use it, what the benefits are, and insider tips to help you get the optimal impacts. You’ve seen all the lists of beach days, park picnics, and backyard BBQs. This is the list centered around self-care. Here’s why self-care matters, no matter what season we are in: The “put your mask on first” analogy.  Every time you fly on an airplane, you hear the flight attendants tell you to put your mask on first if a sudden oxygen change should occur. This an...

  Why More Men Are Using CBD Gummies For Anxiety Than Ever Before More and more male consumers are reaching out for CBD gummies for anxiety. The reason? The world is way more anxious than it used to be. It was already on the uptick, and then around early 2020, things really skyrocketed.  The numbers are staggering. Anxiety disorders are  reported  to impact over 40 million adults in the United States and 264 million people worldwide. In fact, anxiety issues and disorders are the most commonly diagnosed mental health condition today. Women are more likely than men to have an anxiety disorder but still, almost 14% of men in the United States will be affected by anxiety in their lifetimes.  Men have a unique set of challenges when dealing with mental health challenges. Society and family members often begin telling men when they are young, things like: Crying is not for boys Sucking it up or hiding feelings is best Asking for help is a sign of weakness The tides ar...