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7 Eyebrow-Raising Facts About Hemp (Sit Down for #5)

November 19, 2020
What doesn’t hemp do? With the sheer number of things hemp has going for it, and what it can do for the human body, we feel like that’s a legitimate question. Hemp seems like this crazy, endless fount of nature’s best, most surprising qualities. You may be something of a...

Mangling 6 Myths About Good American Hemp

November 11, 2020
Few plants have been misunderstood worse than hemp. Emotion has guided much of U.S. policy toward this most potent crop, and the debate of “is hemp marijuana” (hint: it ain’t) has raged on and on. When it comes to hemp, we want to help you make the distinction between myth...
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4 Reasons to Quit Nicotine Today (Not Tomorrow)

November 2, 2020
Quitting sure seems simple—if you’re not a smoker. After all, don’t you just… You know, stop? Tell that to a 10-year veteran of the war on nicotine! If you’re a dedicated nicotine user, you know it ain’t about putting the cigarettes in the trash. It’s about how you’re gonna stop...
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The Secret History of Hemp – It’s Older Than You Know

October 23, 2020
Sometimes, even we have to admit it… It seems like hemp and CBD are some kind of newfangled trend for wacky people. You know, the kind whose mind is so open their brain might fall out? It’s easy to wave a hand at people who want to talk about all...
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CBD Isolate vs. Full-Spectrum (and Which One We Love!)

October 15, 2020
By now, you might have noticed that some hemp products get marketed as “full-spectrum” or “CBD isolate.” For those new to the wonderful world of combustible hemp, this mystery doesn’t reveal itself without a little research. Let’s dig into the basic concept behind both labels and why 1606 is proud...
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What Have You Got to Lose by Quitting Nicotine? With 1606, Less Than Ever

October 7, 2020
Physiological addiction to nicotine is a huge brick wall for a lot of nicotine users – whether you’re smoking tobacco cigarettes or vaping, those cravings are a real beast. But another reason so many nicotine users struggle is psychological… Have you ever felt like nicotine helps you to simply cope...
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The Race for Relief: Hemp vs. Opioids

September 29, 2020
One of the reasons hemp is so impressive is the sheer volume of things it can be used for. Beating nicotine addiction is our biggest point of focus, and there's no doubt hemp can help with that. And nicotine addiction is plenty serious –. it's literally a matter of life...
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Hemp Before Bed: 5 Solutions When You Just Can’t Sleep

September 19, 2020
Cannabis has been used by human beings for a long time. A really long time. In fact, it dates back to at least as far as ancient China, so don’t let anyone tell you that hemp and CBD are part of some newfangled drug craze. The term “drug” is actually...
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Anxiety, CBD, and a Little Psychology

September 14, 2020
Everyone has to deal with some amount of anxiety, but for some, it’s a crushing personal issue that takes a toll on good relationships, fulfilling careers, and healthy living. Anxiety is a source of shame for lots of normal people—maybe even you or someone you know. It’s so deeply entrenched...
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CBD: Should I Smoke It or Eat It?

September 5, 2020
Want to consume CBD but not sure whether to eat or smoke it? Start here. It can be tricky for beginners to figure out how to use CBD – if you’re a newcomer, all the options and information can be overwhelming at first. Of course, even longtime CBD enthusiasts may...