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Not only are a lot of Americans using (cannabidiol) CBD, these users represent all age groups.  A survey conducted in January 2019 found that an estimated 64 million Americans had tried CBD in the previous 24 months. Among those users, CBD was most popular with people in their 20s with 40 percent of that age...

Some may recall the famous line from the 1967 film Cool Hand Luke, “What we have here is a failure to communicate.”  Failing to communicate can be a game changer in dealing with clients. In fact, it may be the reason some clients seek another massage therapy provider, even though your service is of the highest...

Over the past few years, Cannabidiol (CBD) has been making its way into the medicine cabinets of consumers looking for a more natural way to deal with pain and lower stress than prescription drugs. Now estimated to reach sales of $22 billion by 2022, which represents a compound annual growth rate of 150 percent...

When Thomas Paine wrote “These are the times that try men’s souls,” the year was 1776. But considering all that we’re going through this year; he could have been talking about 2020. We’ll get through this difficult time, but it’s a real test of will, especially if you are running a business. In some areas, spas and...

Any athlete knows that you don’t get to the top of your game without putting in the time and effort. This applies to professional and non-professional sports. But that effort doesn’t come without a price. On the field as well as during training, athletes risk getting hurt.

If you’re in a state where your spa or massage practice is “open for business,” you may be enjoying the enthusiasm of clients anxious to get back into your good hands. However, some clients may be staying away. They may still be concerned about the spread of the virus. They may have financial issues due to a business...

When it comes to wellness, you hear a lot about how to reduce inflammation in the body.  Maintaining a diet high in tomatoes, olive oil, fatty fish, nuts and other foods touted for their anti-inflammatory properties is strongly encouraged to reduce inflammation in the body. But what exactly is inflammation, what causes it...

While there is encouraging news of new vaccine treatments for COVID-19, the fact is that the virus still will be with us for some time.  After all, without testing everyone and understanding that many people with the virus are asymptomatic, we don’t know the extent of the Corona virus in the US.  The best advice is to...

Hemp, which is the source of CBD for all of Lab+Blends products, has the distinction of being one of the oldest known agricultural products.  (See: “What Are the Differences Between Cannabis, Marijuana and Hemp?) Today, it’s used for making clothing, paper, fiberboard, and environmentally friendly plastic alternatives.

The news seems to change daily about COVID-19, adding to business uncertainty. Just when we thought we were returning to a somewhat “normal” state, many cities and states are responding to spiking cases with new rules and even re-imposed shutdowns. It’s hard to keep your focus with so much out of your control...

Some of the most common skin conditions, while in no way life threatening, still can have devasting effects on a person’s quality of life. Rosacea is one such skin condition and its symptoms can be burdensome.