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4 Essential Features to Look for in a CBD Supplement

With all the publicity surrounding the advent of cannabidiol, or CBD, it’s only natural to ask yourself, “What’s all the excitement about, and why should I add this to my daily regimen?”

I’ve been paying close attention to CBD’s growing popularity, but before we introduced our own brand of CBD products, I wanted to make sure we could provide you with the highest quality offerings available anywhere.

As our team went through the process of determining precisely how we would formulate our products, we were laser-focused on a list of 4 must-have features. Please check them out below, but let’s first look at some reasons why so many people today view CBD supplements as a valuable tool for achieving optimum health.

CBD: An Ever-Evolving Story

As reported in Harvard Medical School’s Harvard Health Blog, “the strongest evidence for (CBD’s) effectiveness is in treating some of the cruelest childhood epilepsy syndromes.” This was confirmed in 2018 when “the FDA approved the first ever cannabis-derived medicine for these conditions.”1

In addition, perhaps recognizing the perceived value many consumers place on hemp-based supplements, “… states have legalized the sale of CBD oil, which is being used and studied for a range of health problems including: stress, anxiety, joint pain, post-traumatic stress disorder, menstrual cramps, nausea, insomnia, addiction, autism, multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune disorders, as well as schizophrenia. The oil may also have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.”2

CBD is still relatively new, and our knowledge of its effectiveness for the conditions mentioned above is an ever-evolving story. But it’s hard to ignore the increasing number of people across the U.S. and around the world that are citing positive results.

What CBD Users Are Saying

Generally, CBD users report feeling calmer and more at ease. Their blood pressure normalizes. Pain subsides. Sleep, digestion and circulation improve. People’s immune systems get stronger, and they feel happier and more content. More specifically, here are some favorable reviews posted by CBD users on WebMD3:

“I take CBD oil to help with chronic pain and it has changed my life! If I forget to take it for a day I can really feel how much worse my pain is.”

“For me, CBD simply takes away my anxiety completely. It is incredible. It doesn’t necessarily make you feel relaxed, and certainly doesn’t make you high or anything, it just makes you not anxious anymore.”

“I have been using this for pain from arthritis and have had amazing results.”

“I can’t say enough about CBD. After going to several different neurologists who kept prescribing anti-seizure meds which did not work, we began using CBD oil which provided almost instant relief.”

“I use CBD oil to help relieve pain from neuropathy.”

Our 4 Essential Product Features

Here’s the list of features I referred to earlier, along with reasons why you should insist on them as you navigate the maze of CBD products on the market today:

Full Spectrum CBD Hemp Oil Extract – CBD is just one of many cannabinoids, and “full spectrum hemp extract” means the product contains a complete array of both cannabinoids and terpenes, compounds that work together to produce an “entourage effect” that helps bring our bodies’ systems into balance.

Subcritical CO2 Extraction – This unique manufacturing process makes the entourage effect possible. Subcritical means there’s no heat used during extraction, which enables all the powerful compounds – CBD, other cannabinoids and terpenes – to survive and have a positive impact on your health. Contrast that with the other popular method, supercritical CO2 extraction, which preserves only the CBD.

Grown in the USA – Specific standards as set forth in the 2014 and 2018 Farm Bills passed by Congress are required for legally growing, cultivating and producing industrial hemp plants. To ensure that these standards are met, it’s best to use CBD-based products from manufacturers located in the USA.

Independent Lab-Tested – A 2017 study from the University of Pennsylvania found that nearly 70% of CBD products sold online did not contain the concentration of CBD oil listed on the label. The team also reported that several products analyzed contained significant amounts of THC.4 That’s why it’s important to choose CBD products that are tested by a third-party lab to verify that what’s stated on the label is accurate.

3 CBD Products with All These Features

I insist that any CBD product that carries the Baar logo have all of these important features. To learn more about our current offerings, click on any of the links below. Each product listing contains additional information on how plant-based cannabinoids and terpenes work together to help regulate the body’s homeostasis, or general state of balance. And please contact us with any additional questions.

Full Spectrum Hemp Extract Oil, Peppermint Flavor, 1500 mg

Hemp Extract Muscle & Joint Relief Cream

Arthro®-C Boost Massage Oil

Full Spectrum hemp extract oil dropper
Arthro-C Boost massage oil
muscle and joint relief cream with hemp

References:

1  “Cannabidiol (CBD) – What We Know and What We Don’t,” Peter Grinspoon, M.D., Harvard Medical School, Harvard Health Blog,    Health.harvard.edu/blog/cannabidiol-cbd-what-we-know-and-what-we-don’t (downloaded April 24, 2019).

2  “Using CBD Oil for Pain Relief?,” Ask Dr. Weil, Andrew Weil, M.D., Oct. 19, 2018, Drweil.com/vitamins-supplements-herbs/herbs/using-cbd- oil-for-pain-relief/ (downloaded April 24, 2019).

3  “User Reviews & Ratings – Cannabidiol,” WebMD, webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientreview-1439-CANNABIDIOL.aspx?drugid=1439&drugname=CANNABIDIOL&pageIndex=1&sortby=3&conditionFilter=-500 (downloaded April 30, 2019).

4  “Penn Study Shows Nearly 70 Percent of Cannabidiol Extracts Sold Online Are Mislabeled,” press release, Penn Medicine News (Nov. 7, 2017).

Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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Edgar Cayce Hemorrhoid Exercises

Hemorrhoids, also known as piles, occur most often in adults over 50. They can be uncomfortable, painful and are often accompanied by itching, burning, swelling and painless bleeding. Hemorrhoids are enlarged, swollen veins found inside or around the rectum and are often a result of straining during bowel movements, increased pressure due to pregnancy, chronic constipation, strained lifting, low fiber diet, fighting the urge to “go” and lower spinal injury.

Many people can experience relief with some simple lifestyle changes such as: drinking more water, increasing fiber intake or adding moderate exercise such as walking, yoga or swimming.

Edgar Cayce gave over 100 readings for individuals with hemorrhoid conditions and advised therapies ranging from colonics, massage, spinal adjustments, stretching exercises, fume or sitz baths, topical ointments, dietary changes and a variety of digestive aids.

Tibbex Edgar Cayce Hemorrhoid Remedy

Cayce frequently attributed the onset of this condition to poor eliminations, high levels of toxins in the body, glandular imbalance, poor circulation and hyperacidity.

The most frequently recommended topical ointments to aid this condition were compounds known as TIM and TIBBEX. Cayce advised the “better” formula was TIBBEX.

Cayce also recommended daily stretching exercises to relieve pressure in the lower abdomen area.

“a very helpful exercise… would be the bending exercise with the hands raised high above the head, bending forward to bring the hands as close to the floor as possible. Do this for two or three minutes morning and evening.” (Cayce)

Hence if there will be morning and evening the exercise, not the stooping but the bending – raising the hands high above the head – as these are slowly raised, rising on toes, drawing IN the deep breath through the nostril – as the body is bent forward, with the fingers toward the floor, exhale through the mouth – doing this SLOWLY, consistently, for a minute or such, morning and evening – we may find conditions on the mend.” (Cayce)

“… There should be rather the slower rising upon the toes, not bouncing up but as the arms are stretched upward and the deep breath is taken these should be as rhythmic and not too jerky in their activity. These, though, tend to make for the opening of activities along the hips, the spine, the shoulders, the chest, and tend to make for the keeping of the circulation through the breathing in as raised, exhaling through the mouth as bending forward – a helpful and hopeful condition for the body, bringing into play the muscles of the shoulders, the hips. Thus we will relieve those tendencies that have been indicated that have existed in portions of the cerebrospinal system as related to the lymph circulation and flow through the head and neck. For these as the body will find will tend to make for, morning and evening, the throwing off of refuse as it were from the throat and head and the bronchial tubes. And with the exercises in the open, as recuperative forces at play and at work, will make for the more helpful and the more enlivening of the whole of the body-physical forces. The local applications for those conditions in the rectum and the activities through the sphincter centers have been indicated and these as they are used will be found to work with the exercise and with the care and attention [TIBBEX] as will or should be taken regarding the diets and the general activity.” (Cayce)

Incorporate some of these simple strategies to relieve the stress and strain of hemorrhoids. Be sure to see a medical practitioner if bleeding occurs as this can also be the sign of other medical issues.

TIBBEX™ and TIM™ are trademarks of Baar Products, Inc.

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Make Your Own Facial Skin Cleanser

Many facial cleansers contain ingredients that can dry and irritate skin, making them too harsh for delicate, sensitive or acne-prone skin. Selecting the best cleanser may be easier than you think. Surprisingly, many plant-based oils offer a simple yet effective way to cleanse while hydrating and nourishing skin.

The antiseptic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of Olive, Almond, and Castor oils and Witch Hazel make them a perfect choice to naturally balance skin pH, repair dry, flaky skin and restore a radiant, healthy glow. Nutrient-rich and deeply moisturizing, these oils bind to impurities and dissolve them without drying the skin. Not only do they lubricate skin, they also protect and renew skin health.

Organic olive oil
sweet almond oil

witch hazel
palma christos organic castor oil

Blending in a drop or 2 of your favorite essential oil, like Tea Tree, Lavender, Peppermint or Rosewater Blend, can add another dimension to your facial cleansing oil formula. These essential oils have astringent and antibacterial properties that work to minimize excess sebum, reduce redness and balance skin tone.

Here are some suggestions for formulating your own combination of oils for a personalized facial cleanser. These ratios may be adjusted depending upon your skin type. Typically, if you have dry skin, prepare a formula of 1/3 Castor Oil to 2/3 Almond or Olive oils. If your skin is Oily, use a ratio of 2/3 Castor Oil to 1/3 Almond or Olive Oil. Add a drop or 2 of essential oil and watch your complexion glow.

How to use your Personalized Facial Skin Cleanser:

1.Mix your oils together thoroughly.

2. Pour a small amount of the oil mixture to fill the palm of your hand.

3. Rub hands together then rub into face, making sure to massage for a few minutes, allowing the mixture to penetrate the pores.

4. Dampen a washcloth with hot water, making sure to ring out excess water.

5. Place dampened, warmed cloth over your face. This will cause a steaming effect. Let the warmed cloth lay over the face for several minutes.

6. After several minutes, use the same cloth to wipe off the excess oil.

7. Pat face with a dry cloth and voila!

Clean, nourish and moisturize at the same time! Pampering your skin with these organic and cold-pressed oils will keep your skin looking radiantly ageless. Create the special formula that works for you.

© Baar Products, Inc., 2015

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Five Must-have Roll-On Remedies

Keep your skin care basic, simple and easy-to-use with these 5 roll-on lotions. Our favorite oils for skin health and muscle and joint massage are perfect for home, work or travel, easy to carry and even better, they can be applied with less mess in their convenient roll-on applicators.

Castor Oil Roll-On

Castor Oil Roll-On

Baar Products Castor Oil in a roll-on is a great way to apply this versatile oil. Use for topical relief of minor muscle and joint aches and pain, minor skin irritations and sunburn, chapped lips, insect bites and as a facial or skin moisturizer. This amazing oil not only keeps skin hydrated, soothed and protected, but helps restore skin health and vitality.

Palma Christos, Organic Castor Oil, Roll-On

Palma Christos® Roll-On

Our roll-on Castor Oil is now available in the Organic Palma Christos® line. Just roll it on and rub it in. Use it as part of your beauty routine or for general skin care and massage. Palma Christos is the premier Organic Castor Oil. It penetrates deeply to heal, moisturize and nourish.

Roll-on Peanut Oil

Peanut Oil Roll-On

Add Peanut Oil to your daily skincare routine to add moisture and nutrients to dry, cracked and chapped skin. Rich in oleic fatty acids, antioxidants and vitamin E, Peanut Oil promotes skin health, improves elasticity and adds a radiant glow. Applied overnight, this oil will keep your lips hydrated, for softer, smoother skin.

Energize your body and help alleviate aching joints and tight, sore muscles by massaging Peanut Oil to lubricate skin and enhance circulation. It can be considered a “food” for the muscular and nerve forces and adds vitality and strength to the body.

Roll-On Scar-Ban

Scar-Ban® Roll-On

This nutrient-rich blend of oils is formulated to improve the appearance of body scars and to help return the naturally soft look and feel to your skin. Customers have shared with us that it works great for stretch marks, too! Apply 2-3x daily to diminish the scars that range in appearance from thickened, red, raised tissue to pale, sunken or tightened tissue that often occur due to trauma, injury or surgery.

Roll-On Arthro Massage Oil

Arthro® Roll-On

To loosen stiffness and relieve aching in muscles, ligaments and tendons, massage Arthro® into affected areas daily. Formulated with a blend of simple yet stimulating oils; Olive Oil, Peanut Oil, Mineral Oil, Lanolin, Oil of Pine Needles, and Sassafras, Arthro is a must have for those suffering from minor aches and pains. The roll-on applicator is perfect for stimulating circulation to smaller, localized areas of the body.

Roll-On applicators help you apply your oils exactly where you need them, using as much or as little as desired. No more dripping or spilling. Order some extras to keep at home, in your car, or even your purse! They make great gifts, too!

© Baar Products, Inc., 2015

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6 Ways to Use Organic Olive Oil for Hair, Skin & Nails

You probably have Olive Oil in your kitchen, but do you have any in your bathroom cabinet? This versatile oil has been used for centuries not only for cooking, but also for personal care. Rich in vitamins, antioxidants and essential fatty acids, it provides intense nourishment for hair, skin, nails, lips and more. There are countless uses for Organic Olive Oil and more are being discovered every day.

Nourish your Skin with this Beneficial Oil

Organic Olive Oil, 16 oz.

Organic Olive Oil provides your skin with the nutrients it craves. It has the exceptional ability to penetrate deeply, leaving your skin feeling soft and smooth from head to toe. This moisture-trapping emollient envelops your skin forming a protective barrier against dirt and bacteria without clogging pores. It enhances skin elasticity, relieves swelling and restores and repairs damaged skin.

Massage: During massage, Organic Olive Oil absorbs quickly to ease muscle stiffness, relieve ligaments and tendon strain, renew dry chapped skin and stimulate muscular strength.

Soothing Bath: Mix a few drops of your favorite essential oil with several tablespoons of Organic Olive Oil and add to your bath water. Indulge yourself in an aromatic, revitalizing soak and emerge feeling renewed.

Exfoliator: Add a small amount of Sea Salt to Organic Olive oil to create a natural exfoliating scrub for your face or body. This mixture will remove dead skin cells, leaving your skin feeling silky soft and smooth. The antioxidants in it work to calm the effects of acne, reduce redness and soothe minor skin irritations.

Revitalize your Locks with an Olive Oil Treatment

Organic Olive Oil, 32 oz.

Applied to the hair, Organic Olive Oil hydrates and seals in moisture for shiny, strong, touchably soft locks. It may be used by itself as a treatment or mixed with other beneficial ingredients for intense conditioning.

Scalp and Hair Treatment: For shiny, softer hair, massage it into your scalp and hair and cover with a shower or swim cap for at least 30 minutes, then shampoo. It wraps your strands with delicate moisture to nourish dry, brittle hair that is prone to breakage.

Added ingredients: Add one egg or a few teaspoons of lemon juice to your warm Organic Olive Oil. Work this mixture into the scalp and hair for an extra conditioning boost. These mixtures help renew lifeless hair, leaving it soft and manageable.

Keep your Nails Beautifully Manicured

Nails and the skin around them can often become dry and brittle. Rather than using chemical laden lotions, rub some into your cuticles and nails and experience its moisturizing and skin repairing benefits.

Cuticle treatment: Rub it into your cuticles daily to prevent hang nails and cracking skin. For extreme dryness and cracking, soak the fingers in a bowl of warmed Olive Oil for 15-20 minutes. This allows the oil to penetrate deeply into the skin and nails, giving them new life.

Add this nurturing oil to your daily beauty routine and let the revitalization begin. Do you use it in a unique way? Please share with us!
© Baar Products, Inc., 2015

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