CELEBRITY CAT ENDORSES CANNA-CAT, MEDICAL CANNABIS FOR CATS REFINED FROM HEMP

By Dan Goldfarb
Source: world.einnews.com

From rescue cat to celebri-cat, Reggie Baseball promotes a legal hemp supplement that provides him the benefits of medical marijuana, without the THC "high."

I’m different. I have a different constitution, I have a different brain, I have a different heart. I got tiger blood... Winning!

— Reggie Baseball, Canna-Cat Spokespet

SEATTLE, WA, USA, October 29, 2013 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Canna-Cat announces that a new celebrity-cat has been minted with the signing of Reggie Baseball to a two-year product endorsement deal. 

In lieu of salary, Reggie will donate 25% of all proceeds he generates to animal charity. He will receive a lifetime supply of Canna-Cat and monthly spa visits during his spokespet tenure.

Reggie was rescued over three years ago when a breeder dumped him at a shelter in Georgia due to behavior issues. He subsequently found a permanent home in Seattle.

Reggie has been taking Canna-Cat supplements for several months and his owners report he now shows less anxiety and stress when pursued by paparazzi. He also displays less aggression around the set, and he is less likely to “trash his trailer.” 

Reggie’s first public statement after receiving Canna-Cat supplements: “I’m different. I have a different constitution, I have a different brain, I have a different heart. I got tiger blood... Winning!”

Reggie’s favorite celebrity is Beth Stern, and his favorite animal charity is the North Shore Animal League America. 

When anyone purchases Canna-Pet products and mentions Reggie, Beth, or “Winning!” – our spokespet will personally send North Shore Animal League America 25% of the purchase price as a contribution to aid their incredible work.

Reggie is presently working on his first short production, talking about his experiences with Canna-Cat. Because of the very personal nature of the project, he wants to get it “just right.” 

Reggie is happy to correspond with fans, who can email him at reggiebb@canna-cat.com, while his staff frantically prepares his social media presence.

About Canna-Cat Supplements

Canna-Cat supplements were developed by two veterinarians and a cannabis entrepreneur from MIT. They contain refined cannabidiol (CBD) from industrial hemp and provide the health benefits of “medical marijuana” without the THC “high” of marijuana. 

Canna-Cat supplements are all natural and completely safe. Sprinkling a tiny measured dose into a pet’s food daily will bring observable results in less than a week.

After seventeen years of research and development, and five years of clinical testing, Canna-Cat supplements were released to the public this October. They are legal and available over-the-counter, without a prescription.

Dan Goldfarb, a cannabis entrepreneur and one of the founders of CannaSalus LLC, explains:

“While medical testing continues to confirm the benefits of CBD in humans, we already know it has amazing benefits in small animals, so the time had come to release a supplement specifically for our favorite small animals - our cats and dogs.

Over the past five years in our clinical testing we have observed remarkable benefits for pets with cancer, arthritis, diabetes, digestive issues, chronic pain, nausea, and those receiving palliative care. These benefits are apparent within just a few days.

Over the long-term animals receiving Canna-Pet demonstrated improved vitality and overall health, reduced aggression and anxiety, reduced obesity, and prolonged lifespans. 

We also find that Canna-Pet can be used as a supplemental therapy to reduce the side effects and cost of pharmaceuticals being administered to many pets.

Canna-Pet has no adverse side effects and is completely safe. Because it is derived from hemp it is non-psychoactive and legally available over-the-counter, without a prescription.“

The production, testing, and packaging of every supplement is overseen by veterinarians in the USA.

Every spokespet we contract will choose a charitable organization that benefits animals, which will receive 25% of the proceeds from products sold. All spokespets sign morality clauses promising to never get “high” with THC. 

We have no relationship with North Shore Animal League America or Beth Stern. We just think they are an amazing organization and person who really help animals, and we look forward to contributing in Reggie’s name. 

Canna-Pet products do not grant pets actual “tiger blood,” but we find they do improve health and well-being, and Canna-Pets are indeed “winning!”



About CannaSalus, LLC.
CannaSalus, LLC is a privately held WA corporation. It was recently formed by two veterinarians and a cannabis entrepreneur from MIT, for the purpose of marketing cannabidiol-rich supplements derived from industrial hemp.

For over seventeen years the founders have been privately researching, developing, and testing cannabidiol supplements for both animal and human health applications.

Canna-Pet, Canna-Cat, Canna-Canine, and Canna-Animal are animal-specific supplement lines from CannaSalus, LLC. They are specially formulated for each animal species, have been in clinical testing for five years, and were made available for sale to the public in October of 2013.

FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) DISCLOSURE
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These products and statements are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Dan Goldfarb
CannaSalus LLC
206-683-2692
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Putting Chickens On Hemp Diet Increases Health Of Their Eggs

Source:thejointblog.com

A new study published in the Journal of Consumer Protection and Food Safety has found that chickens fed primarily with hemp produce healthy, omega-3 rich eggs that may provide more nutrients than eggs laid by chickens who are fed differently.

For the study, chickens were placed on a diet of linseed cake, rapeseed cake and hemp seed cake (“cake” is the byproduct of pressing the seed into oil). Researchers found that those fed with hemp seed cake produced healthy eggs that were higher in omega-3s. Feeding the chickens hemp seed cake also provides the “possibility of the enrichment of yolk fat with polyunsaturated fatty acids”, according to researchers.

The results of this study are similar to one published last year by the National Institute of Health, which found that placing chickens on a hemp diet leads to the “enrichment of the n-3 fatty acid content of eggs.”

Hemp serves as a good option to any diet plan

By

Miguel Betrado

Source: dailytitan.com

Hemp seeds contain amino acids and help control blood sugar.
Courtesy of Paulo Ordoveza

Living a natural and clean lifestyle is important to anyone looking to keep their body in top condition. Fitness enthusiasts all know the great blessings that superfoods give to our bodies. Superfood is a name given to a natural food that contains multiple benefits toward our health. Eating a good amount of superfoods is a much more natural choice than taking numerous amounts of supplements everyday.
There are a wide variety of superfoods that all have great nutritional value. Out of all of those out in the markets, there is one food that has not received its much deserved attention, it may even be one of the healthiest foods someone can eat—hemp. Many people only know hemp’s relation to marijuana. However, hemp is actually the non-psychoactive breed of the cannabissativa plant, meaning hemp does not contain the ingredients that can produce a high.

There are many ways the hemp plant can be used, but by just eating it, it can easily make your diet that much healthier. Unfortunately, based on its relationship to marijuana, hemp’s nutritional value has not made it to popular media. The value of hemp is becoming increasingly popular, though. There are many vegans, vegetarians and people just looking to eat smart that already know the benefits of including hemp in your diet.

Hemp can be eaten as seeds, oil or as the fiber of the plant. All contain rich nutritional value and can be enjoyed with endless recipes. Hemp seeds alone can outmatch many supplements and other foods on the market in nutritional gain.

According to 3FatChicks.com, a diet support website, and Care2.com, a healthy living website, hemp seeds are one of the few Omega-3 sources found in plants, which helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, can lower blood pressure and can even diminish Alzheimer’s disease.

Diabetics can appreciate hemp seeds as they help control blood sugar levels. The seeds also contain essential amino acids that improve muscle control, mental function and normal body maintenance of cells, muscles, tissues and organs. If you’re looking to prevent cravings throughout the day, eating hemp seeds for breakfast will keep you full. Eating hemp fiber proves to be even more beneficial to the body and is a greater source if you are looking to consume more protein. The protein and fiber in hemp slows digestion which prevents spikes in blood sugar and therefore sustains your body’s energy. Like its seeds, the fiber in hemp keeps your body full longer, resulting in less snacking.
The Omega-6 fatty acids found in hemp fiber stimulate hair and skin growth, maintain bone health, regulate metabolism and can also helps the brain function. Hemp provides all this as well as containing B vitamins, vitamins A, D and E, calcium, sodium and iron. Similarly to other foods, hemp can be consumed in different ways through a variety of products. Hemp can be bought at markets as protein powders, milk, oil and the seeds themselves. Nutiva, a producer of organic superfoods, is an example of one of the few hemp food providers you can find in markets.

Nutiva has hemp seeds, oil, shakes and powders as a selection of gluten-free and non-GMO products. Hemp foods are widely and commonly sold as organic which favors a vegan’s diet. For someone not looking to sacrifice taste, hemp products can be found usually flavored with chocolate or vanilla, resulting in a delicious and nutrient dense product.
Switching or just deciding to add hemp products to your diet can greatly help your body’s performance. Athletes, students or just the average person can all gain and appreciate the perks given by hemp.

It is still a wonder why hemp remains in the shadows of healthy dieting, but those who know about it can take advantage of their knowledge and receive all the gifts this neglected plant offers. Regardless of its lack of popularity, hemp remains one of the greatest superfoods when it comes to natural nutritional value and health  benefits.

Could hemp be next big thing?

By Ann Butler
Source: durangoherald.com

Colorado voters may have legalized the growing of hemp in 2012, but there are a lot of obstacles in the way before it becomes a viable crop for area farmers.

To comment

The Colorado Department of Agriculture is accepting public comments until Nov. 5 on the draft of its proposed regulations for industrial hemp. The regulations, released Oct. 21, are available by searching for 8 CCR 1203-23 atwww.colorado.gov/ag.
Comments may be emailed tomitchell.yergert@state.co.us or mailed to Colorado Department of Agriculture, 700 Kipling St., Suite 4000, Lakewood, CO 80215-8000, Attn. Hemp Rules and Regulations.
A public hearing will be held about the code at 2 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Department of Agriculture in Lakewood.

James McVaney of Industrial Hemp in Colorado launched a 10-city Farmers Talks tour over the weekend to examine and discuss draft regulations prepared by the Colorado Department of Agriculture on the future of industrial hemp operations in the state.

On Monday night, he visited Durango to acquaint farmers with the possibilities and challenges of the industrial hemp market, which include everything from legalities to processing and market development.

“The feds are waiting to see what we do before they adjust their regulations,” he said. “The thing to remember is hemp is not marijuana.”

Genetically similar to marijuana, industrial hemp contains less than 0.3 percent of the psychoactive chemical in marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC. Hemp can be used to produce a multitude of products, including nutritional foods, biofuels, clothing fibers and building materials.

“They're the same species,” McVaney said, “but dogs are a species, too, and there's a lot of difference between Rottweilers and Chihuahuas. You can make almost anything but glass from hemp.”

McVaney had visited Cortez on Sunday, where about three-dozen area farmers attended the meeting, many hoping this crop might revive the biofuel plant near Dove Creek that is now in foreclosure.

Only seven people attended the meeting at Durango Public Library, including La Plata County Commissioner Julie Westendorff. The lower attendance might have had something to do with the high land values here, which might make hemp less profitable to grow, McVaney said.

“I would like the clarity on hemp that we have on marijuana,” Westendorff said. “I talked to the U.S. attorney, and he said that if someone was growing 5,000 hemp plants he'd be interested, and if they were growing 10,000 hemp plants, he'd be very interested.”

In late August, the U.S. Justice Department issued a memo stating that the federal government would not interfere with state laws regulating cannabis sativa. The measure prompted Industrial Hemp in Colorado officials to lobby farmers to once again grow the environmentally friendly crop.

One big challenge is getting the seed to plant hemp. It's illegal to ship hemp seeds that have not been irradiated into the United States, but irradiation eliminates the use of the seeds for growing crops.

McVaney told the Cortez group that if they wished to grow hemp, they would be forced to “cross a gray legal line” in order to obtain the needed seeds. He urged them to contact the Colorado Department of Agriculture to voice their concerns over access to seeds.

Attendees at the Durango meeting said the biggest business opportunity from hemp might be in developing and supplying seeds to other growers. Nurturing seed stock that would thrive in Colorado's climate would probably take from two to four years.

Lu Nettleton, owner of Diamante Farm in Cortez, said the climate on the Colorado Plateau creates the perfect environmental conditions needed to successfully grow hemp on a commercial level.

“We're poised to have a rural renaissance based on this one crop,” he said.

The overall U.S. market for industrial hemp fiber and seed products is currently estimated at $400 million a year. McVaney thinks that could explode if it becomes legal to ship hemp-based products across state lines.

“I've been talking to the offices of both Sen. Udall and Sen. Bennet,” Westendorff said. “I told them, 'Don't look at this as a little thing. This is potentially a big thing for Colorado.'”

She's particularly interested in the jobs that might come from processing hemp.

“This isn't like hay where you just grow it and sell it to someone else,” she said. “This has the possibility of jobs in manufacturing after the hemp is harvested.”

abutler@durangoherald.com.

Cortez Journal Staff Writer Tobie Baker contributed to this report.

REVIEW: Nutiva Organic Hemp Protein Hi-Fiber

By Vanessa Waltz
Source: ladybud.com

With dozens of hemp protein powders on the market, choosing can be difficult. Many powders have sweet flavors – chocolate, vanilla, and various fruits – but I wanted to find a product that would lend itself to a savory veggie shake. Nutiva’s Organic Hemp Protein Hi-Fiber – 100% hemp protein powder with no added hexane, gluten, dairy, lactose or sweeteners - fits the bill perfectly, and has been a staple of my diet since I discovered it.

Hemp contains all 8 essential amino acids, as well as the good-for-you essential fatty acids. Each 3 tbsp serving of Hemp Protein Hi-Fiber provides astonishing 12 grams of fiber and 11 grams of protein. With only 80 calories (15 fat calories) and 4 grams of fat per serving, this is a great way for weight watchers or vegans to add healthy protein to their diet. And unlike many of the flavored powders on the market, Hemp Protein Hi-Fiber is very low in sugar – just one gram per serving, so it’s great for folks with sugar restrictions.

As for the taste? It’s pretty mild without much flavor (think wheat germ). Don’t expect to add just water to the mix and have a tasty treat; instead, try adding it to your favorite smoothie recipes as a dietary supplement – it will give you a major dose of protein and fiber without noticeably affecting the taste.

The container lists a simple recipe for a banana shake (just add almond milk and a banana – delicious) as well as a slightly more complex recipe for a fruit smoothie (also yummy, especially with fresh berries). There are dozens of recipes for fruity “Green Smoothies” online, but most that I’ve found are created so that the “green” flavors are hidden behind sugary fruits. I’ve been digging my low-sugar vegan “Green Hemp Shake” recipe, which is simple, savory, and super filling.

GREEN HEMP SHAKE
Ingredients: 

• 3 tbsp Hemp Protein Hi-Fiber
• 1.5 cup plain unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 cup frozen green beans
• 1/2 cup frozen broccoli (about 4 florets)
• Salt to taste

Directions:
Pour almond milk into blender. Add Hemp Protein Hi-Fiber and mix on high for 30 seconds. Add green beans and mix again for 30 seconds. Add broccoli and mix until smooth (I use the puree setting on my blender to blend the broccoli, but a high setting works fine if you don’t have a fancy blender). Add salt to taste. Serve chilled.

Variations:

• Heat on stovetop or in microwave and serve as a warm soup
• Experiment with other vegetables: carrots, asparagus, spinach
• Add some spice: garlic powder, cumin powder, or dill weed
• For a medicated shake, add cannabis-infused coconut oil

Hemp found in many skin and hair care products

By Carolyn Susman
Source: palmbeachdailynews.com

I am excited to add another hemp-derived product to my cabinet.

Last year, I found loaves of hemp bread in the frozen foods department at Publix. The bread’s labels touted the product as vegan, kosher and low-glycemic.

I’m always on the lookout for high-fiber products and hemp bread is a sprouted whole grain product with wheat, organic flax, pumpkin and sesame seeds. It sounded good. And it was.

But, until recently, I hadn’t run into any other hemp products in my usual shopping. I still like buying at local stores and do very little purchasing online, where you can get most anything from anyone at any time. This probably explains my shortage of hemp products.

But I happened to be walking by a Sally Beauty store, right over the bridge on Belvedere Road and Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach. I noticed that they carried a trial bottle of Moist brand Hemp Body Moisturizer for dry skin.

It came in several fragrances – mango, coconut lime and acai berry, among them. I usually prefer fragrance-free products, especially with skin care items. But I always try sniffing whatever I buy to see if it can past the non-irritating test. If I don’t choke or end up with watery eyes or scratching, I go for it.

I couldn’t find a sample bottle to sniff, so I bought a small bottle of moisturizer with no added odor. Just a few dollars, so it wasn’t a big investment.

Hemp products fascinate me. There has been such a commotion about them since marijuana, derived from hemp seeds, is illegal. I had even found that the Drug Enforcement Administration had tried to ban all hemp products in 2003, fearing, I guess, that people would get high eating bread or applying skin lotion.

The explanation? These products may contain trace amounts of naturally occurring THC, the main psychoactive substance in marijuana.

The hemp-derived products I have seen now carry labels officially announcing that they are THC-free. Can you imagine how much bread you’d have to eat or how much lotion you’d have to smear on to get any kind of buzz, if that were possible?

My Palm Beach expert on these matters, Dr. Earl Campazzi Jr., has a good sense of humor whenever I ask him to comment on such offbeat issues.

“As my wife said (not really in jest), I was too busy studying medicine to have any personal knowledge (of hemp.) Perhaps apropos, I have found some pertinent information on the Wise Geek website,” he replied in an email.

Wisegeek.org says hemp body lotion products are apparently not exaggerating when they claim, as my bottle does, that, “It’s nature’s most serious form of moisturization.”

According to the website, “The lotion is becoming increasingly popular due to current research that shows hemp oil to contain high amounts of omega-3 and gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) oils, known as essential fatty acids (EFAs). EFAs help prevent moisture loss in the skin and may play a regenerative role in the skin aging process.”

Wise Geek further affirms, “The seeds of the plant do not contain the psychoactive compound tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is only found in significant amounts in the flowering tops of the female plant. Hemp oil is not only non-toxic for external use in lotions, moisturizers and creams, but it is also safe and even healthy for internal ingestion.”

What about the body moisturizer?

It came out of the bottle easily, disappeared quickly into the skin, and released an earthy smell that was pleasant and not the least bit irritating to me.

Closer to home, Lewis Pharmacy on South County Road carries hemp hair conditioner, an exciting alternative I’m eager to try

A beer for your buds: Redhook introduces hemp-infused brew

BY CHRIS SULLIVAN
Source: mynorthwest.com

You might do a double-take in the beer aisle of your favorite store: I did when I saw Redhook's Joint Effort, an ale flavored with hemp seeds. (KIRO Radio/Chris Sullivan)

The state will start taking applications for marijuana businesses next month, and the public can now celebrate the official launching of the legal marijuana industry with a beer made especially for pot lovers.

You might do a double-take in the beer aisle of your favorite store: I did when I saw Redhook's Joint Effort, an ale flavored with hemp seeds.

It hit shelves last week.

I was unaware it was legal to produce a hemp beer - it is- and Redhook teamed with Ballard's Hilliard's brewery to produce this Joint Effort, (play on words intentional.)

"It's really brewed to be somewhat irreverent, which is kind of Redhook's style," said senior brewmaster Matt Licklider.

"We thought this was a great opportunity to say, 'Hey, we live in Washington, and this is legal to do, so we're going to do something that celebrates that.'"

Licklider and the other brewers had never worked with hemp seeds, so there was a lot of trial and error.

"We honestly got a big bag of them, didn't have any idea of how much to add or any idea what flavors they would impart, and just started throwing them in our mouths and chewing them," he said.

What they came up with, Licklider said, was a dubious collaboration between two buds. Again, that was intentional.

"We wanted it to have a dank, hop aroma that is very reminiscent for someone who is a marijuana user and really just play on that tie of the hemp and that aroma to the celebration of that law," he said.

I was a little concerned picking up this beer because hemp can contain THC, the same ingredient that powers marijuana, but Licklider said you don't have to worry.

"The beer and the hemp seeds are certified THC free, so if you have a concern that you have a job that has some drug testing or something like that, you're certainly not going to test positive by drinking the beer or by consuming hemp seeds," said Licklider.

Redhook unveiled the beer at select brew pubs a few months ago. It was poured from a tap handle shaped like a bright yellow bong. It is now available in 22-ounce bottles. It will be available for as long as the public keeps buying it.

Joint Effort is only available in Washington. Its alcohol content is 5.6 percent, so it's not too strong. As Redhook said, it's the perfect brew for hanging with your buds and grabbing some munchies.