Can CBD Lotion Get Into Your Bloodstream? For those exploring the benefits of CBD topicals, a common question arises: Can CBD lotion enter the bloodstream? Unlike ingestible CBD products such as tinctures or gummies, topical CBD is designed to provide localized relief without systemic absorption. How CBD Lotion Works CBD lotions and…
Do You Feel Anything from CBD Lotion? CBD lotion has gained popularity as a natural option for targeted relief from soreness, joint discomfort, and skin irritation. But many first-time users wonder: Do you actually feel anything when applying CBD lotion? Unlike ingestible CBD products that enter the bloodstream and can produce whole-body effects, CBD lotions…
Who Should Not Use CBD Lotion? CBD lotions have become a popular choice for individuals seeking targeted relief from muscle soreness, joint discomfort, and skin issues. While generally considered safe, CBD lotion is not suitable for everyone. Understanding who should avoid CBD lotion—or use it with caution—can help prevent unwanted side effects and ensure safe…
What Are the Side Effects of CBD Lotion for Pain? As CBD products continue to gain popularity, many consumers are turning to CBD-infused lotions for targeted relief from aches and discomfort. While generally considered safe, CBD lotion—like any topical product—may cause side effects for some users. Understanding these potential effects can help consumers make informed…
What Does CBD Lotion Actually Do? As the popularity of cannabidiol (CBD) continues to grow, more consumers are turning to CBD-infused skincare products, including lotions, creams, and balms. But what does CBD lotion actually do, and how does it differ from other topical products? How CBD Lotion Works CBD lotion is designed for topical application,…
What Are Terpenes? Understanding Their Role in CBD and the Endocannabinoid System When shopping for CBD products, you may have come across the term terpenes. But what exactly are terpenes, and why do they matter? These natural compounds play a significant role in the aroma, flavor, and potential effects of hemp and cannabis-derived products. In…
Does CBD Oil Harm Kidneys? What You Need to Know CBD oil has gained widespread attention for its potential wellness benefits, but many people wonder: Is CBD safe for the kidneys? With kidney health being a major concern for those with chronic conditions or on medications, it’s important to understand what current research says about…
Growing Appeal of Hemp Chocolates: Tasty Wellness Trend As the hemp market continues to expand, innovative products are emerging to meet the needs of consumers looking for enjoyable and convenient ways to incorporate hemp-derived compounds into their daily routines. One of the most popular options is hemp chocolate, which combines the indulgence of high-quality…
Growing Appeal of CBD Chocolates: Enjoy the Benefits of CBD As the CBD market continues to expand, innovative products are emerging to meet the needs of consumers looking for an enjoyable and convenient way to incorporate cannabidiol into their daily routines. Among the most popular options are CBD chocolates, which combine the indulgence of…
The Rise of CBD Candies: A Growing Trend in Wellness CBD candies, or edibles, have taken the wellness industry by storm, offering a flavorful and discreet way to enjoy the potential benefits of cannabidiol (CBD). Among these, CBD-infused caramels, chocolates, and honey-based treats have become particularly popular, serving as a tasty supplement to traditional…
Kentucky Mountain Coffee Brings Local Roasting to Specialty Coffee Lovers PAINTSVILLE, KY – Nestled in the heart of Eastern Kentucky, Kentucky Mountain Coffee is making waves with its selection of specialty coffees, offering unique blends and single-origin roasts to cater to coffee lovers of all tastes. With an emphasis on high-quality sourcing and local…
Zellie’s Gum: A Natural Approach to Oral Health As consumers become increasingly mindful of the ingredients in their everyday products, many are seeking healthier alternatives to traditional chewing gum. Zellie’s Gum offers a compelling option, formulated with 100% natural xylitol—a plant-derived sweetener known for its oral health benefits. Unlike conventional gums that often contain artificial…
CBDA: The Next Frontier in Cannabinoid Research As interest in cannabis-derived compounds grows, CBDA (cannabidiolic acid) is emerging as a key player in the conversation about cannabinoids and their effects. While CBD (cannabidiol) and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) are widely known, CBDA is gaining attention for its unique properties and potential benefits. But how does it compare…
CBD Lotion: A Natural Alternative to Traditional Skincare In the ever-growing skincare market, lotions infused with CBD are emerging as a unique complementary and alternative option to traditional moisturizing products. While conventional lotions primarily focus on hydration and skin nourishment, CBD lotions offer an additional layer of botanical ingredients designed to support overall wellness. If…
Targeted Relief with Laura’s Mercantile Full Spectrum CBD Lotion For those seeking a natural way to soothe daily aches and soreness, Laura’s Mercantile CBD Lotion offers a premium solution. Carefully crafted with full spectrum CBD and a blend of therapeutic essential oils, this lotion is designed to provide a refreshing and calming experience with every…
Benefits of CBD Lotion and Lotion Alternatives If you’re looking for targeted relief from daily aches and soreness, CBD lotion offers a practical and effective solution. This premium topical combines the natural benefits of full-spectrum CBD with a blend of therapeutic essential oils, delivering comfort right where you need it most. Key Features of…
Mt. Folly Business Journal Topic: Cannabis Sub-Topic: Industry Developments, State Laws, Regulations, Products Summary of this Article: Most up-to-date laws and regulations regarding the cannabis industry and products in various Top Trending U.S. states, including Kansas, Colorado, and Vermont. Key topics include: Legal Status of Cannabis: Overview of recreational and medical cannabis laws, including possession…
In this blog we’ll discuss: The Best College Degrees for Breaking into the Cannabis Industry The cannabis, hemp, and CBD industries have exploded into a multi-billion-dollar market in recent years. Despite some contraction in mature markets like California and Washington, the overall trajectory remains strong, with legalization efforts expanding across the U.S. and globally. As…
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Dear Friends, It’s here and we are on it… World Soil Day is here. This commemoration stumped Bernie Sanders at a Town Hall before the Iowa primary, but now he knows that regenerative farmers feed the soil, and the soil feeds us. You may have heard about the human microbiome, a better understanding of which…
Traveling with CBD: A Guide to Federal Guidelines for USA and International Travel As CBD products continue to grow in popularity for their therapeutic benefits, many travelers want to take their CBD oils, creams, or capsules along for the journey. However, it’s essential to understand the rules and regulations surrounding CBD both in the United…
A recently published comparison of many randomized controlled trials testing berberine, not directly focused on weight loss, showed a strong benefit in the body’s ability to process sugars– the A1C number that you may have seen on commercials. Their data also showed it improves insulin resistance, reduces inflammation and improves lipid metabolism. Improving the body’s…
CBD for Dogs with Arthritis As our furry companions age, many face similar challenges to humans, including the onset of arthritis. This painful condition, characterized by inflammation and stiffness in the joints, can severely impact a dog’s mobility, making simple activities like walking or climbing stairs difficult. Fortunately, pet owners are increasingly turning to CBD…
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Mt. Folly: Wellness Initiative and Products. Nestled in the heart of Kentucky, Mt. Folly Farm stands as a shining example of sustainable agriculture in action. With a deep commitment to circular economy practices, Mt. Folly, along with its sister companies—Laura’s Homestead Alternatives and Regeneration Distilling Co.—is redefining what it means to farm sustainably. These three…
Understanding the Differences Between Delta 8 and Delta 9 THC: A Scientific Perspective What are the differences between Delta 8 and Delta 9? In the expanding landscape of cannabis products, the distinctions between Delta 8 and Delta 9 THC are becoming increasingly important for consumers seeking specific effects and experiences. Though both cannabinoids share similarities…
Can I Use CBD Before and After Surgery? What You Should Know As more people explore CBD (cannabidiol) for wellness purposes, questions arise about its use in the context of surgery. Can you use CBD before and after a procedure? While CBD has gained popularity for various reasons, including its interaction with the body’s endocannabinoid…
Understanding the Differences Between Marijuana, CBD, THC, Delta 8, and Delta 9 In the ever-evolving landscape of cannabis products, it can be challenging to keep up with the terminology and understand the differences between various compounds and derivatives. Today, we’re breaking down the distinctions between marijuana, CBD, THC, Delta 8, and Delta 9…
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Dear Friends, “Stress will kill you,” said his doctor, this story recounted to me by a close friend long before COVID made anxiety the proverbial elephant in the room. For me, a Type A personality to the max, stress manifests in my sleep cycles. I wake up at 4:00 a.m., my mind racing. I know…
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Can CBD Help With Aging Related Ailments? In this article, we’ll explore what current research suggests about how CBD may alleviate common age-related conditions, including neurodegeneration, chronic pain, and skin disorders. Our goal is to present an objective view based on scientific findings to help you make informed decisions about your health and wellness. CBD…
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While hemp is a popular topic today, this isn’t the first time the plant has been involved in our culture. It turns out that hemp has a well-documented history in the US.
“Last month, Mt. Folly Enterprises, the parent company for Laura’s Mercantile, The Mercantile on Main, and Wildcat Willy’s Distillery, was awarded a prestigious 5-year grant from the USDA to help farmers adopt practices that benefit the environment in measurable ways.” Letter from Laura. Full Spectrum CBD made from USDA-certified organic hemp grown at Mt. Folly Farm. Laura’s Mercantile. Winchester, KY
Cover crops protect the soil from erosion and feed the microbial life in the soil when there’s no cash crop growing; or they can be interseeded with cash crops in a supportive role.
Berberine sounds about like a miracle compound (!) – protects your liver, fights tumors, regulates blood sugar, kills aggressive germs, reduces inflammation and other damage to cells. This is why the plants which contain this compound-of-many-uses have been honored by plant-medicine traditions for centuries, including Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine and others.
Over the winter I was blessed to attend a fantastic trio of ecological farmer conferences– Acres, USA; The Organic Association of Kentucky; and the Ohio Ecological Food and Farming Association; and more recently also The Real Organic Project’s symposium on the future of organic and regenerative ag and the lightning fast evolution of the use…
Eastern Miner’s Lettuce: ‘America’s gift to salad’ & jewel of our Wild Greens Tincture As Hank Shaw from Hunt-Gather-Cook shares, “The plant got its name because the Gold Rush miners ate it to stave off scurvy, which is caused by a Vitamin C deficiency… Combine this with stinging nettles and you have everything you need…
How CBD may improve conditions – lupus and rheumatoid arthritis Autoimmune conditions are complex and can significantly impact quality of life. Many people explore various approaches to support their well-being, and CBD has gained attention as a potential complement to conventional health routines. Here, we’ll explore the relationship between CBD, immune response, and overall balance,…
Is red meat good for the immune system? There’s a question that definitely was not “trending” five years ago, though a community of people have been saying this for decades. So why would beef be good for immunity? One reason is that it has Vitamin D. In lab-speak, “Red meat and meat products can contribute…
Dear Friends, And the winner is Julia Truitt Poynter! Thanks to all who signed up for the Mt. Folly Farm newsletter and entered to win a stay at the Homestead. Julia and I will tour the farm, visit the distillery and the new Mercantile on Main, see our downtown. She plans to visit in October…
Dear Friends, At Mt. Folly farm, we are doing big things, simply. We are part of the drawdown movement, which seeks to sequester carbon dioxide in plants, trees and soils. We have long been a part of the organic movement as well, for us meaning our products are raised in soils, part of the underground…
Dear Friends, Last week we hosted a garden club here. We talked first at the Homestead Cabin, then toured on a tractor-pulled farm wagon. Necessarily, these tours are but a snapshot of what we do at Mt. Folly. One of the most innovative undertakings for the year (and for many years to come, I believe)…
Saplings and seedlings, sprigs, and sprouts oh my! Trees all around the world are starting their lives this very week. Humankind celebrates this holiday of the future of these trees as they sequester carbon, create unique micro-ecosystems for our forests and woodlots, provide shade to rotationally graze livestock and stand tall while fighting soil erosion…
March was Women’s History Month, and to celebrate, Laura asked for stories about the “women who’ve been role models, inspired you, accomplished the impossible, and have improved the well-being of humanity.” We received several heartwarming stories and we have compiled them here for you to read. Submitted by Jan Ward: My grandmother born in 1892…
Dear Friends, March is women’s history month. As a woman, I’d rather an eon than a month, which we deserve. Still, I ask you to send me a vignette, long or short, about the women who’ve been role models, inspired you, accomplished the impossible, and have improved the well-being of humanity. I’ll get these notes…
Dear Friends, At the fall equinox, farmers pause to reflect on the growing season, with harvest upon us. Here at Mt. Folly, I’m dispensing with happy talk. From Covid to climate, the year has been rough, so rough I’ve had to summon my inner mule. Here is the back story, some of which you may know:…
Dear Friends, January was farm meeting month. I’ve attended hours of Zoom meetings and virtual farmer meet-ups. (1) Now, I turn to summarizing the information for our farm team and our customers. The main theme of our discussions was how to use biology to solve our environmental and health problems. From the gut microbiome to…
Dear Friends, Several Fridays ago, I tuned into a live-stream conference at the National Center for Complimentary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). The conference speakers reported on their research into the properties of full-spectrum hemp, under the title Exploring the Mechanisms Underlying Analgesic Properties of Minor Cannabinoids and Terpenes. Homestead customers may not know much about…
Dear Friends, By now you may realize that Laura’s Mercantile is part of an effort to build a regenerative agricultural system. For our part, this involves our regional Laura’s Homestead Alternatives accounts and our online store. In addition (this is Kentucky, right?) it also includes a distillery, Wildcat Willy’s (now: Regeneration Distillery)! One of the…
Dear Friends, Yes, I’m stubborn. At a close friend’s birthday party, she circled her guests around, and recognized each of us for what she admired. Was I brilliant? No. Was I beautiful? No. I had the quality of “perseverance.” Let’s just say I’ve embraced my inner mule. Here, you see me with Bingo, our Jerusalem…
Dear Friends, For me, at least, reality is setting in: with Covid, we are in for the long haul, until there is a widely available and effective vaccine. Having just started new businesses to complete our circular economy, particularly Wildcat Willy’s farm-to-table restaurant, the stressors on me and our teams are obvious. I have two…
Dear Friends, We are almost through with planting here at Mt. Folly, and my mind has turned to next year’s seeds. This May, to mark the Covid cancellation of the Kentucky Derby and increased demand for milled organic grains, Laura’s Mercantile sent Bloody Butcher corn seeds to our grain customers. During the lockdown,…
Dear Friends, Obviously, these are disquieting times. If one more person instructs me to “stay safe,” I’ll set my hair on fire! Of course, we need to avoid getting sick. Simultaneously, we need to think hard. When I’m trying to figure something out, the first thing I do is assess where the information is coming…
We’re happy to share Laura’s Homestead Alternatives CBD has topped the list at CBD Validator, an independent website ranking the highest-quality CBD oil products on the market. CBD Validator bases their ratings on a few select qualities: The type of CBD (full spectrum vs. isolate) Extraction method Assurance: availability of certificates of analysis for CBD,…
Dear Friends, By golly, I think we’ve got it! “Got what?” you ask. A way to farm which is regenerative, coupled with hemp and a local food system which reduces carbon emissions, builds community, and creates jobs in a coal state. Many of you know that my story has 35 years of twists and turns.…
Dear Friends, Deep in January, I love to wake early and look at pictures from the year past. The pictures show much nature, from our discovery of endangered Running Buffalo Clover, to bees in the buckwheat cover crop. A couple of my favorites are below. One of the reasons it became endangered was the loss…
March is Women’s History Month, and several groups have asked me to speak about my life and work. I was born in the late summer of 1957, which makes me a “boomer,” but one too young for the jolting summer of 1968.
From NBC Nightly News to the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, this has been a week to remember. Here’s how we’re making things better for you.
A Letter from Laura: Why I’m Grateful for Full Spectrum CBD Oil I’m Laura, well-known agricultural innovator and entrepreneur, once knocked back hard in a horseback riding accident. My bones mended, but until I discovered CBDs, I hurt. I recently dug out the box of records I kept from my stay at the Cardinal Hill…
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