The UNEEK Blog
Jen Kerr
UNEEK is fortunate to have partnered with Jen Kerr, a Certified CBD Coach and Trainer with the CBD Training Academy to keep UNEEK’s blog current and informative. Jen has been a very important part of UNEEK from the beginning and shares the same respect for purity and transparency that is the heart of our corporate culture. UNEEK is confident that the more the consuming public knows about CBD and cannabis in general, the more the consuming public will appreciate the attention to detail we take in producing every product. We know that you will benefit greatly from her vast knowledge. Jen is a highly respected voice in the CBD industry and she certainly LIVES UNEEK!
The Cannabis Plant
The cannabis plant is made up of two species, hemp and marijuana. I like to refer to these as cousin plants as they are similar in make up yet different. The hemp plant grows tall (up to 15’ and narrow) and contains high amounts of the cannabindoid CBD and low trace...
What are Cannabinoids
Cannabinoids are chemical compounds that naturally occur in the cannabis plant and have been found to have positive medical effects on the central nervous system and immune system in humans and animals. There are three types of cannabinoids: Phyto cannabinoids,...
The Endocannabinoid System
The ECS is a network of receptors in the body that interact with receptors found in cannabinoids. These receptors handle cognition, memory, psychomotor skills and pain perception. When certain cannabinoids, such as THC, meet the receptors, the individual may feel a...
Isolate, Broad Spectrum and Full Spectrum CBD
While research suggests all cannabinoids from the cannabis plant have receptors in the ECS they connect with, not everyone can use them all at this time. Full Spectrum CBD means there is a wide range of different cannabinoids in the oil so that the consumer gets the...
What Is CBD?
To date, there are up to 120 known cannabinoids identified in the cannabis plant. Some of the more common cannabinoids are CBG, CBN, THC, THCV, CBD, CBDA and CBC. While we have heard about THC for decades, the cannabinoid getting all the attention lately is CBD. ...