- by Billee Sharp

Recently I came across a revised edition of my favorite macrobiotic cookbook by Christina Pirelli. In the new version, Pirelli extolls the benefits of hemp seeds and hemp seed oil recommending a daily dose for the many health benefits and a good deal of her recipes had been updated to include hemp seeds or oil.

It is worth reiterating: Hemp seeds are highly nutritious and support heart health and provide a complete source of protein, and improve skin conditions. They are rich in essential fatty acids, antioxidants, and fiber, making them a valuable addition to a balanced diet. Furthermore they are delicious!

This little discovery made me very happy, I loved that when the author revised her copy she added in her new knowledge.

Then I started thinking about whether I had any new tips to share, specifically about our Synergy Wellness product line.

Here is what I came up with:

Tinctures for Topical Pain Relief:

Synergy tinctures are made with either an alcohol or oil base, both of which taken sublingually have a fast uptake of effect. Last summer on a camping trip I strained a shoulder muscle while clambering over a boulder. I didn’t have any salve in my first aid kit but I did have an alcohol based CBD tincture which worked to relieve my pain topically. Since then I have often used a drop or two of tincture, alcohol or oil based, to relieve muscle pain when I don’t have any salve to hand.

Tincture for Oral Health:

One of our Synergy team came up with the idea to add tincture to her water pick to heal her gum disease. Using a CBD alcohol-based tincture orally supports health gums and works well on gingivitis and inflamed gum tissue.

Skin loves Salve :

Synergy salve is designed to alleviate pain and inflammation with a 1:1 CBD:THC ratio and this works very well for muscular and arthritic pain. The bonus is that when the skin receives cannabinoids it activates receptors with an array of functions. Protecting the cutaneous border between the body’s interior and the outside world is mediated by receptors maintaining hydration levels and UV protection.

Our salve can be used to calm sun-damaged skin, and can also be used as a sunscreen substitute. Recently a Synergy member gave us a testimonial for his positive outcome on a facial skin cancer, his biopsy results came back negative after a month of using the salve twice daily. He now uses Synergy salve as his daily sunscreen as a preventative treatment.

I’m sure there are many more innovative ways of using our products, do write in and let us know if you have any tips you have to share. The sheer versatility of cannabinoids offers such very wide range of benefits to maintaining a health balanced body.