FAQs

CBD oil products are just like olive oil – heat sensitive. It’s best to store all CBD products in a cool, dark place. If you choose, you can also store CBD products in the refrigerator. Keep in mind that the CBD oil products may thicken slightly in the refrigerator but can be run under hot water for just about 1 minute to thin out the liquid a bit. Living Matrix Hemp uses MCT oil in our CBD oil products, which can thicken when refrigerated. 

Unopened, sealed MCT oil has a shelf life of 2 years when properly stored. Once MCT oil is open, its shelf life is roughly 1 year when properly stored. It is best to keep any products containing MCT oil in a cool, dark and dry area that is not subjected to radical temperature changes or humidity. This helps the oil maintain its integrity for the full shelf life. It is recommended, however, to use your CBD products that contain MCT oil within 90 days of receiving them. 

Hemp CBD oil is the liquid that is extracted from hemp plants. Industrial hemp is a plant that has been used for centuries to create products such as clothes and rope. Hemp plants also produce a compound called cannabidiol or CBD which can be extracted from the resinous substance found in its stalks, stems and flowers. One of the main reasons why so many people are interested in CBD is because it does not have intoxicating effects like THC but still produces many potential health benefits. CBD is concentrated heavier in hemp plants but is also present in cannabis plants. In hemp, THC averages 0.3% or less. 

Hemp has been used for medicinal and practical applications for thousands of years. Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the 120 plus compounds that is present in hemp and cannabis plants. It is a non-intoxicating plant cannabinoid that acts on the receptors in our bodies endocannabinoid system (ECS). This amazing compound helps regulate important bodily functions such as immunity and inflammation. When the ECS is in sync, your body has an easier time maintaining a healthy balance known as homeostasis. This means that all of its systems are running at peak performance and you feel like your best self!

The main difference between CBD and THC is that THC induces intoxication (a high) and CBD does not. These two cannabinoids work very well together but also have merit apart from one another. THC is more abundant in cannabis, CBD is more abundant in hemp. CBD does not cause any impairing effects. 

CBD is one of many non-intoxicating cannabinoids, meaning – no matter how much you use, you won’t get high from CBD. CBD is psychoactive, but not in an intoxicating way. Its psychoactivity is positive in the body. Psychoactivity refers to an alteration or change of the mind – and changes do occur, but you don’t actually “feel” anything when these changes do occur. 

CBD oil can vary in color slightly from batch to batch. This is due to one of several factors or a combination of factors. The growing season matters. The extraction process plays a role as does the processing that the raw oil undergoes after extraction. Winterized and distilled oils have different colors. Generally speaking, CBD oil that is virtually clear to very light golden in color are what you want – these are superior quality. 

CalmWay obtains all of it's CBD products from a fully traceable source in Colorado, USA. All of our products are derived from hemp. None of our products are derived from marijuana. All of our products are legally grown in the United States in line with the 2018 USA Farm Bill, which means all of our products contain less than 0.3 % (THC) Delta 9 Tetrahydrocannabinol. All of our products are created using non-GMO industrial hemp grown in the U.S. using natural farming practices and are third party tested to ensure quality and consistency.

Drug test typically look for THC and/or its metabolites. There are cannabinoid drug tests available, but these are very expensive and it is quite rare that they are requested. CBD is not THC and should not return a positive drug test. It is suggested that you purchase an over-the-counter home drug screening kit should you have doubts. There are occasional cases, due to certain testing methods, where a false positive reading has been recorded, but these instances are rare. But this is one of the reasons why we can't guarantee you won't fail a drug test, even if you are using  our Broad Spectrum CBD products with zero THC. Also, If you use Full Spectrum CBD products that do contain even the minimal amount of THC of 0.3% or less, the THC can buildup in your body and can return a positive drug test. Several factors come into play in this – body mass, metabolism and the dose of CBD product that contains THC that is used. 

Every person has an individual ideal dose of CBD. Many factors influence the way your body responds to CBD. A serving size that works well for someone else could be much more, or much less, than the amount of CBD that's right for you. We do find that most people are using 25-60 mg of CBD per day. It is suggested that you start with the amount that a manufacturer suggests. Every manufacturer has varying amounts of CBD in their products, so you must also calculate how much CBD is in each suggested dose. For example, some of our Living Matrix CBD tinctures contain 500 mg of CBD in the entire bottle. There are about 30 full droppers per bottle which delivers a dose of 16.66 mg per dropper.

If you have been using CBD for a while, your body can build up a tolerance to it – just like you might experience with prescribed medications. The decision to increase your dose of CBD is solely your decision. If you are not finding that your symptoms are supported well enough with your current dose, it is okay to increase your dose of CBD. There isn’t a known unsafe dose of CBD, so you can easily increase or decrease your dose (even on a daily basis) depending on your individual need. We suggest increasing your doses in small amounts until you find that “sweet spot dose” that you are satisfied with. These small increases should just be an additional milligram or two at a time. Stay on the increased dose for a week before determining if this is working for you or not before adjusting the dose again.

One of the great things about CBD tinctures is that you don’t have to only hold the liquid under your tongue for a minute and swallow it. There are dozens of ways that you can use a CBD tincture – even topically. Some additional methods for using tinctures include: in cold sauces, in salad dressings, mixed with lotion, made into a facial scrub, added to bath water, added to a humidifier, mixed with essential oils in a diffuser or added to food/beverages.

The CBD delivery method that you choose plays a role in how long it takes CBD to start working in your body. Fast delivery methods (tinctures, vape, inhalers and topicals) may start to show effects in just a few minutes. Other delivery methods (edibles, capsules, gummies, softgels) require digestion and may take an hour or so for the effects to be detectable.

The effects of CBD last for different periods of time depending on several factors. First, the delivery method matters. Fast acting delivery methods (tinctures, vape, topicals and inhalers) may start working quickly in your body but may also last for a shorter period of time. Dose also matters. An average dose of 15 – 25 mg of CBD taken via fast-acting delivery method may only last about 2 hours in your body. Capsules and edibles, depending on dose, may last as long as 8 hours in the body.

Yes, you absolutely can use more than one type of CBD product. This is actually rather common. Some people start the day with a capsule, softgel or CBD edible and use either tinctures, vape or topicals throughout the day as “booster doses” as needed. The types of products that you choose to use together are up to you. 

It is best to speak with your physician before taking CBD with any prescribed medication. There are very few known interactions with CBD and pharmaceuticals. Please review the federal Department of Health’s list of potential interactions between CBD and pharmaceuticals available on the DOH website. 

One of the great things about CBD tinctures is that you don’t have to only hold the liquid under your tongue for a minute and swallow it. There are dozens of ways that you can use a CBD tincture – even topically. Some additional methods for using tinctures include: in cold sauces, in salad dressings, mixed with lotion, made into a facial scrub, added to bath water, added to a humidifier, mixed with essential oils in a diffuser or added to food/beverages.

CBD is a natural remedy for pets that is becoming very popular. Early research suggests that cannabidiol (CBD) may help pets with conditions like anxiety, chronic pain, and seizures. Many of our customers report that with CBD use, their pets are calmer.

The side effects of using CBD in animals are very similar to those experienced by humans. The most common issues include changes to appetite, fatigue, and diarrhea. Typically, the higher the CBD dose you give to your pet, the more likely they will have side effects. In most cases, it is not necessary to treat these reactions, as they are generally pretty mild or get better with time. Worst case scenario is your dog may have to "sleep off" the effects of CBD. If these side effects don’t get any better or become more severe, you should contact your pet’s veterinarian. According to studies, Pet CBD generally does not cause any long-term detriments, Similar to
humans taking CBD oil.

As mentioned earlier, CBD does not cause a “high” or euphoric feeling. If your pet looks like they could be “high” after their dose, there is another reason why this might be happening. Before purchasing any CBD product, carefully read the label for specific information about its contents. If the product is described as “full spectrum,” this means the product may have up to 0.3% THC in the product — the legal limit according to the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. This seemingly small amount could be enough to cause this side effect in your pet, especially if they are extra sensitive to it. All CalmWay's CBD pet products are zero THC and not "Full Spectrum", so your pet will never get high with our products.

While there is no one-size-fits all dosage for CBD oil, a general guideline to follow is that Pets can take about 1 to 7 mg. of CBD per 10 pounds of body weight daily, with the higher dosage being for more severe health issues. Start low and go slow. You can increase the amount based on how it's affecting them until the desired results are achieved, while monitoring closely to avoid adverse events. Finding the perfect balance of CBD for your dog may take a little while. If you do not see results, increase the dosage slightly and stick to it for a few days. On the other hand, if there are side effects like diarrhea that have been noticed after taking more CBD than usual, then lower down back to what was working before! By following the dosage guidelines above and reading your pet's reaction, you will soon find out the optimum dosage for your pet.

Because our pets cannot tell us whether they are feeling better, the most reliable way to tell if CBD is working is to watch them and their behaviors. After giving a dose of CBD, keep a close eye on your pet to see if their symptoms seem to be improving or not. Depending on the condition your pet has, symptom relief may happen in as soon as 30 minutes or take up to a few weeks of consistent use. CBD
impacts every animal differently.

Since there haven’t been many studies done on using CBD in animals, after doing your own research, If you still have questions about CBD for your pet, it would be beneficial to discuss whether it is a good choice for your pet with a veterinarian who has experience with CBD.