Author: Laura Freeman

Executive Summary This report synthesizes 15 recent academic studies (2018–2026) examining three individual interventions — Hericium erinaceus (Lion’s Mane mushroom), full-spectrum cannabidiol (CBD), and aerobic exercise — together with the adjunctive protocol of 16:8 intermittent fasting (IF), for their effects on neurogenesis, BDNF/NGF neurotrophic factor levels, and cognitive function in older adults. Evidence quality, dosing […]

At last! Our reformulated CBD cooling roller is here, and we are pleased to introduce itat a discounted price. Made with organic menthol and CBD, the roller has all of the cannabinoids except THC,which we’ve removed. Why try this roller rather than the many menthol rollers on the market? Because it worksbetter…the menthol provides quick […]

Glyphosate, best known under the trade name Roundup, is in the news again. Statelegislators and the federal government have gotten involved, passing bills and issuingexecutive orders protecting the corporate owner, Bayer AG, a German conglomerate,from liability from “failure to warn” consumers that glyphosate can cause cancer.Roundup and other glyphosate products have been the subject of […]

Why bioavailability matters for CBD pet treats – Mt. Folly dog treats are made with peanut butter and coconut oil so the CBD is actually absorbed into your pet’s bloodstream.

Dear Friends, Saturday, I sat down at my desk with a stack of bills, looking for our diesel statement. Earlier in the week, I’d gone into town to order a tank of fuel. There, Miss B, who runs the Bulk Plant and doesn’t miss a thing, told me that her terminal was in short supply, […]

It’s a little science, a little economics, and now a lot of politics. Here is the backstory,  which includes the chemistry of making CBD intoxicating, the booming business of “stoner” hemp and the likely effect on Mt. Folly’s products. The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp after several state-run pilot programs, started at universities and select […]

Turmeric has gone from curry staple to daily supplement for joint comfort, inflammation support, mood, digestion and more.  Most readers here already know that its key active compound is curcumin, one of a group of antioxidant curcuminoids found in the turmeric root. What far fewer people realize is this: standard turmeric and plain curcumin are […]

At Laura’s Mercantile, we are Powered by Nature. Proven by Science. Pioneering health for the long haul.  That’s quite a commitment, and we hope to prove it to you. This article details self-reported relief, while attempts at double-blinding CBD studies have been less positive about arthritis pain reduction.  Watch this space as we post more peer-reviewed […]

Dear Friends, Autumn, 2025, marks Laura’s Mercantile’s 9th year in business! We’re celebrating with a 35%-off-everything sale for four days, starting this Friday, November 28th! I remember our first Black Friday, when we sold healthy chocolate, made from organic hemp grain, dark chocolate and dried cranberries, in beautiful holiday tins.  Three of us furiously wrapped [...]

Dear Friends, What is going on with hemp? I’ve been asked this question many times since hemp legislation was attached to the bill to reopen the government last week. I’ve decided to write to our customers with a full answer. It’s a little shaggy dog but read on! The intention behind the 2018 Farm Bill […]