By Bonnie Hagen Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a non-intoxicating compound that is derived from the hemp plant. CBD impacts the human endocannabinoid system, or ECS, which regulates and controls many of our most critical bodily functions, such as learning and memory, emotional processing, sleep, temperature control, pain control, inflammatory…
Read MoreBy Bonnie Hagen Your heart changes with age, and those changes may increase your risk of cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of disability, limiting activity and eroding the quality of life for millions of older people. The most common change to people’s cardiovascular system as they…
Read MoreBy Bonnie Hagen Every day, more and more people learn about the benefits of CBD (Cannabidiol) for relieving pain, reducing inflammation, treating insomnia, and alleviating anxiety. Sales of CBD products have skyrocketed since hemp-derived CBD was de-scheduled in the 2018 Federal Farm Bill. Along with the sales gains has…
Read MoreBy Bonnie Hagen A common misconception about older adults is that they must be depressed or anxious simply because they’ve gotten older. This is certainly not true of most seniors. Surveys report that most are happy and content in their lives. But it is true that older adults face…
Read MoreBy Bonnie Hagen, Founder of Bright Energy Wellness There used to be a discount clothier in the Northeast who advertised that “an educated consumer is our best customer.” It was a bold and confident brand statement because it’s basically a message about customer empowerment. It invited customers to ask questions…
Read MoreBy Bonnie Hagen, Founder of Bright Energy Wellness Everyone assumes that sleep problems are just part of getting older, right? The truth is, according to The National Institute on Aging, seniors need at least 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night to stay healthy, just like younger adults. In…
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