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SCIENCE FOR A BETTER LIFE

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Pure CBD. Organic Cannabidiol Products
  • Will CBD get me high?
    NOPE! CBD has not been known in any clinical studies to cause euphoria, elation, or the feeling of being “high” (it does not possess any psychotic effect in humans unlike THC). In fact there are even indications that CBD mitigates unwanted side effects caused by THC including psychotic effect (High). Therefore you’ve got no worries when you use our CBD based product(s).
  • Does CBD cause adverse side effects?
    There are no reported adverse effects associated with Pure CBD usage. CBD is safe in humans. In fact several studies suggest that CBD is non-toxic in non-transformed cells and doesn’t induce changes on your food intake, neither does it affect physiological parameters such as heart rate, blood pressure and body temperature. It also does not alter psychological functions.
  • What dose of CBD is recommended?
    Going by the popular saying “start low and go slow.” Since everybody is unique, CBD remains highly individualized and relies greatly on the titration extent. We advise you should probably start with the lowest effective dose and if the effect is ineffective you can gradually increase or titrate up CBD until the required result is reached. It is worthy to note that chronic use and high doses up to 1500mg/day of CBD are reportedly well tolerated in humans.
  • Who should use CBD?
    CBD is a suited medication for all patients especially if there is little or no trace of THC in it.
  • Is there risk of CBD dependence or abuse?
    At present, there are no case reports on any abuse or dependence associated with the use of pure CBD, especially one derived from Cannabis sativa L.
  • Does CBD pose acute toxicity?
    No because CBD appears to be generally non-toxic as there has been no recorded deaths directly attributable to acute toxicity of CBD usage in humans. Even doses of 500-1000mg or more of CBD appear to have been safely tolerated.
  • Are there variability risks due to composition inconsistencies with CBD?
    There is strong incentive for state regulation of CBD supply, and our supply of CBD has passed through rigorous funnels to eliminate potential composition inconsistencies, thus our supply of CBD is strictly regulated starting with consistent growth conditions to eliminate potential toxics.
  • Are there long term effects to using CBD or Cannabis?
    An obvious fear in the States regarding cannabinoid usage is that long term health effects may impact on users. However, there are no clinical trials that have reported any long term effects of CBD usage. It’s been shown that THC is likely to be the main driver of any potential long term negative effects. It is important to note that most evidence of long term damage from cannabis comes from recreational and not medicinal uses of Cannabis. To date, there is no evidence of recreational use of CBD or any Public Health problem associated with the use of pure CBD
  • Which is better THC or CBD?
    There may not be a direct answer to this until these two compounds are evaluated! CBD and THC very powerful. However, unlike CBD, THC is psychoactive (cause “high”) and causes anxiety and rapid heartbeat. CBD on the other hand, lessen THC’s psychoactivity and mitigate adverse effects caused by THC such as anxiety and increased blood pressure associated with rapid heartbeat. It has also been reported that CBD can help broaden the range of conditions treatable with cannabis such as liver, cardiovascular and various metabolic disorders. Therefore, CBD IS BETTER.
  • What is the legal age for CBD usage?
    For safety and efficacy, CBD should not be used by adolescents or children under 18 years of age. Ask a medical professional if under the age of 18.
  • Does CBD have any known drug interactions?
    There are no studies showing the that there are any drug interactions using CBD and other drugs. However it is wise to consult with your doctor if one is making dietary changes.
  • Is CBD from hemp the same as CBD from marijuana?
    CBD is CBD, regardless of whether it comes from marijuana or hemp. The body can not differentiate between the CBD from hemp or marijuana. It’s important to keep in mind that hemp and marijuana are simply different varieties of the same plant, cannabis sativa L. The defining characteristic that makes hemp different from marijuana is its extremely low volume of THC which allows for higher CBD intake without the effects of THC.
  • What are the potential medical benefits of CBD?
    According to a 2013 review published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, studies have found CBD to possess the following medical properties: Anti-emetic. Reduces nausea and vomiting. Anti-convulsant Suppresses seizure activity. Anti-psychotic. Combats psychosis disorders. Anti-inflammatory Combats inflammatory disorders Anti-oxidant. Combats neurodegenerative disorder Anti-tumoral/Anti-cancer Combats tumor and cancer cells Anxiolytic/Anti-depressant Combats anxiety and depression
  • Is CBD legal?
    Yes. CBD products from “hemp” strains are legal in all 50 states. CBD Oil/Hemp Oil and other hemp products are considered to be food-based. As such, there are no restrictions on the production, sale and consumption of hemp oil in the United States. CBD Oil/Hemp Oil is legal in most countries in the world as long is it contains low or in some countries untraceable concentrations of the molecule THC. In the United States, however, the legality of CBD may depend on where it was sourced. There are two types of CBD products available: products derived from “hemp” and products derived from “marijuana”. The CBD found in both of these plants is the same, it’s the legal definition that is not.
  • Does CBD have THC?
    No. According to Quest Diagnostics, “If the product contains only CBD and has had the THC removed, then an individual being tested would not be expected to test positive for marijuana or marijuana metabolite.” But the hitch is that some CBD products may contain minute amounts of THC, thus creating what is called the entourage effect. The entourage effect describes a synergy between cannabinoids that enhances their effects. In essence, if CBD is used in high doses and/or on a regular basis, it is possible that traces of THC metabolites could show up on a drug test. This is unlikely, but still possible.
  • Is CBD safe?
    Yes. All our hemp crops are grown free of chemical fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides, so our quality starts with our hemp plants.
  • Is there any drug interaction with CBD?
    There is no known drug interaction with intra-nasal CBD use.

WHO WE ARE

Established in 2005, New Leaf is an offspring pharmaceutical company dedicated to improving lives by developing and growing a portfolio of differentiated over-the-counter (OTC) products that are effective and work for your health & well-being. New Leaf’s management team is comprised of industry leaders with unparalleled experience in the development, marketing, and commercialization of prescription and non-prescription medicines.
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Our organization is financed by an established private equity fund, with a successful history in the OTC marketplace and a solid commitment to building a diverse portfolio of brands under the New Leaf banner. New Leaf is based in Connecticut, with additional team members located throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe.

COMPANY BOARD

PAUL

CARPENTER

Paul is the founder and Managing Partner at Carthan Pharma and Division President of Go Epic Health. He is the founding member of New Leaf Pharmaceuticals and has 28 years of experience in the creation of new products and pharmaceutical preparations. Paul has 30 years of experience selling into the retail and consumer products industry. In 2005 he founded Sinol USA, Inc., a pharmaceutical company where he created a complete product line of all natural allergy/cough/cold and headache relief medications that are sold globally. Carpenter created the first OTC nasal spray for headache and the first, all natural, clinically proven OTC nasal spray for the relief of allergic rhinitis. Now, he has created the first CBD nasal spray for the best CBD absorption possible.

DR. ROD

DERANEY 

Dr Deraney is a founding member of New Leaf Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Deraney earned his chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic West in 2005. Together, he and his wife, have built a successful wellness center, serving Newtown and the surrounding communities since 2006. Dr. Deraney has achieved post graduate certification as an extremity practitioner and is a certified sports practitioner as well. He is also pursuing his certification in orthopedic rehabilitation and functional neurology from the Carrick Institute of Neurology. He is a member of the CT Chiropractors Association and the American Chiropractic Association. He is passionate about natural, holistic treatment alternatives and focuses on nutrition in addition to chiropractic, using state of the art equipment to deliver tailored patient solutions.His prior experience overseeing multiple production facilities in California since 1996 and vast knowledge of the research behind medical cannabis and its effect on the human body are key components in his abilities. He has been a consultant on many cannabis related projects. He has a beginner and advanced grow horticulture certification from Oaksterdam University, the nation’s largest and number one cannabis education school. He has a cannabusiness certification covering business management, patient relations, operations, procurement/allocation, economics, ingestion methods, legal, ethical and civic issues related to medical cannabis from the Cannabusiness Career Institute as well as Oaksterdam University. 

CHRISTO

TZACHEV

Christo is Head of the Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy and has a PhD in Transmucosal Delivery. Experienced Associate Professor with a demonstrated history of working in the pharmaceuticals industry. Skilled in Pharmaceutics, Vaccines, Pharmaceutical Research, Pharmacovigilance, and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). 

ROB

McCALEB

Rob is founder and president of the Herb Research Foundation (HRF) in Boulder, CO, an internationally recognized research and education organization dedicated to providing facts on the health benefits of herbs. HRF has more than 250,000 scientific studies and references on file covering thousands of herbs used in foods, dietary supplements, medicines and cosmetics.  Under Rob’s direction, HRF tracks the scientific study of these plants throughout the world, providing the latest research information to scientists, doctors, the media and public. Its goal is to support and encourage herb research and education, and to promote responsible and informed herb use. He was one of five scientists appointed by President Clinton to serve on the Commission on Dietary Supplement Labels. Rob has also served as an advisor to U.S. Congress, the Office of Technology Assessment, the Office of Dietary Supplements, the Office of Alternative Medicine and other federal and state agencies. He has educated hundreds of doctors and pharmacists through Harvard and Columbia Medical School programs and other Continuing Medical Education programs.

DANA

ULLMAN, MPH, CCH

Dana is one of the leading advocates for homeopathy. Mr. Ullman is a homeopathic practitioner and described as "homeopathy's foremost spokesman" and a "leading proselytizer of homeopathy". Dana owns and directs North America’s leading resource center for homeopathy, Homeopathic Educational Services. This serves as America’s leading resource center for homeopathic books, tapes, medicines, software, and correspondence courses. Homeopathic Educational Services has co-published over 35 books on homeopathy with North Atlantic Books. Dana writes a regular column for the wildly popular website, www.huffingtonpost.com. Dana served as a member of the Advisory Council of the Alternative Medicine Center at Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons. He served as chairperson for the National Center for Homeopathy's Annual Conference, and has been a consultant to Harvard Medical School's Center to Assess Alternative Therapy for Chronic Illness. He also has served as a member of advisory boards of alternative medicine institute at Columbia University, and he was asked to develop and coordinate the curriculum in homeopathy to the physicians who are in the University of Arizona’s Program in Integrative Medicine (founded by Andrew Weil, MD).
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