Everyone loves a new episode! This week we talk to Jessica Gonzalez, owner of Happy Organics, a wellness company and apiary company in California. When her father was diagnosed with cancer a few years back, she and her siblings turned to cannabis to help him with pain relief and after a ton of research, her company was born. Jessica talks to us about the basics of cannabis, the difference between CBD & THC and the products she’s created through the years (including one of Paulina’s favorite salves). You know we never shy away from taboo topics, so we get to the bottom of CBD for you and how you can add it to your daily routine.
Cannabis Glossary Terms from this Episode
The most important takeaway from our interview with Jessica: “The main misconception around cannabis is that hemp and weed are two different plants. They come from the same plant, but there are different laws around the two regarding distribution. Scientifically, it’s the levels of THC in the plant.”
Hemp: is used to mean cannabis that contains 0.3% THC. Hemp derived CBD can be found in any wellness store and is available almost anywhere. It is also federally legal. Learn more about the life-changing benefits of hemp oil on the Happy Organics blog.
CBD: short for cannabidiol. It is a chemical compound found in the stem or leaf of the plant. CBD is the non-psychoactive part of the plant and will NOT get you high.
THC: stands for tetrahydrocannabidiol. It is a cannabinoid molecule in cannabis that is the main psychoactive ingredient a.k.a. the substance that causes you to feel high.
Jessica’s Top 3 Products
Happy Honey: Raw, Sustainable Sage and Wildflower Honey with CBD - This is a great way to start taking CBD! It’s delicious on toast or in a smoothie, or even in your coffee. Which might help level out the coffee kick. 😉
Día y Noche: Mexican Hot Chocolate Tonics with CBD and Adaptogens - Has a mild herb flavor. It’s not a huge effect, just a great drink to relax to.
Sana Salve, Organic CBD Muscle Balm and Chest Rub - This has been a top fave product / seller since the company started making products a few years ago. It’s nostalgic (like vaporu!), moisturizing and you’ll want to add this to your daily routine.
Pick or Tip of the Week
One of the ways Paulina’s body reacts to stress and anxiety is dry scalp. There was a time she made her scalp bleed she was scratching so much. Her tip this week comes from her sister Liz, who suggested and also uses coconut oil with apple cider vinegar as a leave-in mask. Twice a week she uses a small bottle of equal parts coconut oil and ACV. She uses a small applicator to apply all over her scalp for a minimum of 10 minutes (usually on the days she washes her hair).
After the third application Paulina has not scratched her head anymore! It’s helped her scalp a lot and it’s way better than the doctor recommended shampoo filled with chemicals. Sometimes going natural is better than anything!
Also part of her scalp / haircare routine - Dr. Bronner’s tea tree soap and a scalp massager for when she washes her hair.
Bricia’s tip is a SHAMELESS PLUG - watch Waffles + Mochi on Netflix! Produced by Michelle Obama, this show is geared towards children but it’s great for the whole family to watch. Bricia is shook that this show is so good but of course, it’s produced by the Obamas! You can catch us on episode 2 about salt. The best part of the episode is the last twenty minutes. Be sure to check it out and tag us!
Links
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