Why Hemp Is A Cash Crop Just Waiting To Happen. Again.

Hemp is a plant that has been cultivated in parts of the world for 10-12,000 years – possibly longer – and is estimated to have between 25,000 to 50,000 uses, with 5,000 uses in the textiles industry alone. Hemp has had a bad rap in the United States, supposedly thanks to the protectionist policies of a powerful few people in government and industry who had investments in key industries including pulp and paper. Hemp was lumped together marijuana usage, and used to pass the Marijuana Tax Act, partially by misinforming Congress and leveraging racial politics of the 1930s.

The hemp plant, originating in Asia, has the scientific name Cannabis Sativa L. (Linnaeus). There are three variants of the cannabis plant: cannabis sativa sativa, cannabis sativa indica, and cannabis sativa ruderalis. The first is what is used for industrial hemp; the second associated with marijuana production. Hemp comes from a strain of cannabis that is significantly lower in THC (delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol) than the strain we think of as the drug marijuana (cannabis sativa indica), and hence does not have the pyschoactive properties of the latter.

Industrial Hemp Crop Uses

Industrial hemp uses, as noted above, number as high as 50,000. A table of usage categories is shown below, taken from a document published by the University of Vermont Legislative Research Shop, as identified by the Canadian Department of Agriculture and Food in 2007. The table is split into three categories: hemp seed use, hemp oil use, hemp fibre use.

Hemp Seed Product Uses	Hemp Oil Product Uses	Hemp Fibre Product Uses
Confectionary	Cooking	Fabric
Beer	Salad Dressing	Insulation
Flour	Dietary Supplements	Carpeting
Feed	Body Care Products	Paneling
Dietary Fibre	Fuel	Pulp and Paper
Snacks	Detergents	Recycling Additive
Non-dairy Milk and Cheese	Spreads	Automobile Parts
Baking	Paint	Animal Bedding and Mulch

In addition to the table above, other uses of hemp include but are not limited to:

• Medicine: sedatives, analgesics
• Textiles, including sails for ships
• Food products: e.g. tea, snack bars, cereal, etc.
• Body care/ hygiene: e.g., creams, lotions, ointments, salves, tinctures, soap, shampoo
• Clothing
• Rope/ cordage
• Linoleum backing
• Artist’s canvas for painting. Historically, these were made from hemp. (“Canvas” is a word with French, Latin and Greek origins and means either cannabis/hemp or made with such.)
• Plastics
• Dynamite and TNT
• HempCrete (one of several building materials made from hemp)
• Livestock and pet feed: e.g., bird feed
• Oil for cooking
• Oil for lamps (sometimes in religious ceremonies)
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This is a tiny list, and given just these uses, it’s easy to understand why the paper, fuel and other industries were afraid of hemp — especially if there really are as many as 50,000 uses. In the Jan 1938 issue of Popular Mechanics was an article about hemp being a future cash crop.

Some Health and Evironmental Benefits of Hemp

The U.S. is the only industrialized nation where there’s a ban on industrial hemp farming, despite the proven benefits, both in the U.S. in the past, and in other countries. Hemp is thought of by some as a superfood. In addition to the food and body care uses listed above, here are some noted health benefits. (This is not a claim of health benefits, only a summary of outcomes documented in both studies and historic use. Please consult your health care practitioner if you have any concerns.)

• Hemp is numerous medical uses, as historical use in other countries as well as in the U.S. show. For example, various hemp extracts in medicine include treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, epileptic fits and more.
• Once one of the largest agricultural crop in the world (including in the U.S.), until about 1883, hemp was used in the U.S. for a number of purposes, including fabrics, paper, fiber, lighting oil and medicine. In fact, according to the documentary movie “The Union: The Business Behind Getting High” (available on YouTube; see references), 50% of medicines “in the last half of the 19th century (in the U.S.) was made from cannabis.”
• Over 60 molecular compounds known as cannabinoids are only found in cannabis. One such compound, THC (delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol), is the psychoactive ingredient of marijuana. Another is CBD (cannabidiol), is found in in hemp strains of cannabis. CBD is considered to be an anti-pyschoactive and has been used for medicinal/ healthcare uses, including reducing epileptic seizures, amongst other users.
• Hemp seeds have up to 24% protein, a handful of which satisfies an adult’s minimum daily requirement of protein.
• Hemp seeds have all the essential amino acids that human bodies need but cannot produce. These amino acids aid muscle control, brain function, and regular maintenance of body cells, tissues, muscles, and organs, and collectively help the body’s immune system.
• Hemp seeds have a 1:3 ratio of EFAs (essentially fatty acids) Omega-3 to Omega-6. This is thought to be an ideal ratio by some health and wellness professionals.
• Hemp also has Omega-9 and other EFAs. Collectively, EFAs in hemp are good for heart health, for various reasons, including dissolves plaque in arteries and reducing blood cholesterol. EFAs also have anti-inflammatory benefits.
• Omega-3, found particularly in hemp seeds, lowers blood pressure and reduces risk of cardiovascular disease. It potential delays or reduces the chances of getting Alzheimer’s disease.
• Omega-6 helps regulate metabolism, aids brain function, and stimulates growth of skin and hair, amongst other benefits.
• Hemp seeds contain a higher level of EFAs than any other known oil made from nuts or seeds.
• In addition to EFAs and amino acids, hemp seed oil has GLAs (gamma linoleic acids), polyunsaturated fatty acids and more — all of which are valuable to hair and skin care.
• Hemp seeds and protein powder can regulate blood sugar – due to the protein and fiber slowing digestion — and can make you feel fuller longer you feel fuller, especially when taken with breakfast.
• Smoking hemp cannot get you high as with marijuana, due to the extremely low THC levels. As well, CBD in hemp blocks the psychoactive properties of any negligible THC content that might be present. Marijuana strains of cannabis are harvested for the leaves and buds. Hemp strains are harvested for the stalk and seeds. Any attempt to extract THC from hemp plants would not be worthy the costly effort.
• Consuming hemp-based products will thus not negatively affect any drug tests for THC.
• Hemp oil can be used to produce non-toxic, biodegradable inks and paints.
• Using hemp for paper production takes less toll on the environment, which ultimately is beneficial for our health. For example, tree-based paper production generates “harmful dioxins, chloroform and over 2,000 chlorinated organic compounds,” which hemp does not. Hemp-based paper production also requires less chemicals.
• Hemp crops can be harvested around four months after seed is planted, compared to the decades or longer for trees (depending on their intended use). Thus hemp crops can help with the deforestation that ultimately affects animal and plant habitats, and the environment in general.
• Hemp fuel, turned into ethanol form, burns more cleanly than other fuels.
• Ethanol use produces energy, water vapor and carbon dioxide — the latter of which can be absorbed by plants, resulting in a sustainable cycle.

Facts and Statistics About Hemp

Here are is a relatively small list of general facts about hemp.

• Hemp is thought to be the first domestically-cultivated plant, with evidence of hemp fabric dating to 8,000 years ago found in Turkey (former-day Mesopotamia). Other evidence suggests cultivation further back by two or more thousands of years.
• The word hemp has been used in the past to Europe to describe other fiber plants, including sisal and jute.
• Beer hops (Humulus genus) are a close cousin of genus Cannabis, both of which fall under family Cannabaceae.
• Hemp products are now legal in the United States, although ingredients or end products are currently imported from other countries – particularly Canada.
• Hemp was not always treated as the same as marijuana by the U.S. government.
• The word “marihuana” (now marijuana) was coined in the 1890s, but not used until the 1930s by the U.S. Bureau of Narcotics (replaced by the DEA) to refer to all forms of cannabis.
• According to the documentary “The Union: The Business Behind Getting High” (available at YouTube), the first marijuana law in the United States was enacted in 1619, in Jamestown Colony, Virginia, and actually required farmers to grow hemp. Benjamin Franklin used hemp in his paper mill – one of the country’s first – and the first two copies of the Declaration of Independence were supposedly written on hemp paper.
• In parts of the Americas, hemp was legal tender and could be used to pay taxes.
• Hemp paper is stronger than wood-based paper, and can withstand more folding. In general, hemp has strongest natural fiber of any source.
• Hemp paper hundreds of years old (found in museums) has not yellowed, and is thus a high quality paper of archival quality.
• Marijuana plants cannot be hidden amongst hemp plants. The former grows wide and less tall (5-10 feet), whereas the latter is grown more densely and taller (10-15 feet), to produce maximum stalk fiber lengths.
• Hemp can grow nearly anywhere in the world, in many types of soil — even in short growing seasons or in dry regions — and helps purify soil as well as kills some types of weeds
• Hemp can grow without pesticides. The crop is also kills some weeds, purifies soil, and is suitable for rotation use, due not only to its short harvest cycle (120 days).
• Hemp is a high-yield crop. One acre of hemp produces twice as much oil as one acre of peanuts, and nearly four times as much fiber pulp (for paper) as an acre of trees.
• Hemp paper is naturally acid-free and does not yellow as quickly as tree pulp-based paper.
• Hemp has the strongest (and longest) plant fiber in the world, resistant to rot and abrasion, and was in long use before DuPont patented nylon in 1937. It was used for ship rigging, military uniforms, parachute webbing, baggage and more.
• Because of its strength, hemp fiber can be be used for composite materials that could be used to make anything from skateboard decks to car and stealth fighter bodies.
• A hemp composite material (with limestone and water) forms a type of concrete (hempcrete) that can be used for home building, at 1/9th the weight. It also acts as insulation and repels some vermin.
• Levi jeans were originally made from hemp sailcloth (and rivets), for goldminers in California, who would fill their pockets with gold.
• By the 1800s, the state of Kentucky produced about half of the industrial hemp in the U.S. The first hemp crop there was planted in Boyle County in 1775.
• Henry Ford, founder of the Ford Motor Company, created a plastic car in 1941 which ran on hemp and other plant-based fuels, and whose fenders were made of hemp and other materials. Ford had a plan to “grow automobiles from the soil.” (Note: a company in France is experimenting with a similar vehicle in current day.)
• Despite the active Marijuana Tax Act and the official federal government stance on hemp and marijuana, the U.S. Army and the Dept of Agriculture jointly produced a 1942 film, “Hemp for Victory,” encouraging farmers to grow hemp for the country’s effort in World War II — particularly for textiles and rope, imports of which had been cut off by war. Over 100,000 acres of hemp was growing in the U.S., but all related permits were canceled when WW II ended.

The American Market for Hemp-Based Products

A February 1938 Popular Mechanics article (republished at Kannaway.com) titled “New Billion-Dollar Crop” was published around the same time that the Marijuana Tax Act took effect (Jan 1938), though it was prepared in 1937. The article referred to the potential for industrial hemp to be a billion dollar cash crop across numerous industries, with over 5,000 uses for the textile industry alone, as well as over 25,000 total uses including dynamite, Cellophane and more. At the time, hemp yield was about 3-6 tons per acre, and new machinery called a decorticator could harvest the crop more cheaply than ever — supposedly even more so than DuPont’s chemical process for harvesting trees for pulp and paper products. In 2014 dollars, the equivalent market potential would be nearly $17B. However, with a much larger populace now, the market could likely be much larger.

With industrial hemp crops still being illegal to grow in the United States, except in certain states, the market for hemp products here is at the billion-dollar level yet. However, hemp product use is legal and growing. The HIA (Hemp Industries Assocation) — which represents over “280 farmers, processors, manufacturers, importers, distributors, retailers, researchers and publishers worldwide” — published their estimates in Feb 2014, for the U.S. hemp-based products market for 2013. Here are some of those statistics.

• $581M — The total value of hemp products sold in the United States in 2013.
• Items that are doing particularly well are in the hemp food and body care market, particularly “non-dairy milk, shelled seed, soaps and lotions.”
• The total for hemp foods and body care alone is under-reported, due to retailers that do not supply sales data. Based on available sales data, the total for these categories was over $61.4M, an increase of 24% ($11.89M) over 2012 (year end Dec 23).
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Due to the growing American demand for hemp products, Canadian farmers are increasing acreage for hemp crops. “U.S. farmers’ frustration at being shut out of the lucrative worldwide hemp market is catalyzing real movement throughout all levels of government to legalize industrial hemp,” according to Eric Steenstra, Executive Director of the HIA.

A Farm Bill amendment was passed in early 2014 that allows states with their own passed hemp legislation to do industrial hemp research. Two more separate bills – the “Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2013″ and a companion bill – were introduced in congress in Feb of 2013. Collectively the bills, if passed, would allow removing industrial hemp from the definition of “marihuana” (in the Controlled Substances Act) and “give states the exclusive authority to regulate the growing and processing of the (industrial hemp) crop under state law.” This refers to the “non-drug oilseed and fiber varieties of Cannabis.”

• As of the end of Feb 2014, 32 states had introduced pro-hemp legislation; 20 passed their legislation.
• 10 states have defined industrial hemp as distinct from marijuana and thus allow the crop to be farmed: California, Colorado, Kentucky, Maine, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia.
• 3 states passed bills for “creating commissions or authorizing research”: Hawaii, Kentucky, Maryland.
• 9 states passed resolutions: California, Colorado, Illinois, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Vermont, Virginia.
• 8 states passed study bills: Arkansas, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota and Vermont.
• 2+ states, including Kentucky and Colorado, have pilot programs for hemp research starting spring 2014.

As to why hemp became illegal in the United States in the 1930s, there is evidence that hemp was perceived to be a threat to a number of industries, including pulp and paper, oil, medicine and others, and that certain powerful people had personal stakes for preventing hemp’s success. If you’re interested in learning more, search for information on hemp and marijuana in relation to the following topics/ search terms:

• Andrew Mellon, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury for five presidents (Woodrow Wilson through Herbert Hoover), and head of Mellon Bank and other companies, who had invested money in a pulp and paper operation.
• Federal Bureau of Narcotics.
• Harry Anslinger, nephew-by-marriage to Mellon, and first commissioner of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics, a branch of the Treasury Dept — previously a deputy commissioner of the Prohibition campaign. (Alcohol prohibition was repealed in 1933, meaning that campaign staff likely needed new jobs.)
• William Randolph Hearst, owner of the newspaper and magazine publishing giant Hearst Corporation, who had also invested money in timber and wood paper mills, which would be using DuPont chemicals in the process.
• DuPont, a chemical company that had invested in a chemical process to cheaply produce pulp and paper, and who had patented nylon as a replacement material for rope / cordage and other products.
• Pharmaceutical companies, who were just starting to produce synthetic medicines to replace natural medicines.
• Marijuana Tax Act of 1937.

References

1. http://www.care2.com/greenliving/5-surprising-health-benefits-of-hemp-2.html
2. http://www.hempfarm.org/Papers/HempFacts.html
3. http://kannaway.com/magazine/history-of-hemp/new-billion-dollar-crop-popular-mechanics-february-1938/
4. http://www.naihc.org/hemp_information/content/hemp.mj.html
5. http://rediscoverhemp.com/
6. http://www.seriouseats.com/2011/05/hemp-seeds-oils-baking-eating-is-legal.html
7. http://www.thehia.org/PR/2012-09-19-Market_for_Hemp_Food.html
8. https://www.uvm.edu/~vlrs/Agriculture/industrialhemp.pdf
9. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jT-UIe7l3-Q

Hemp Declared Next ‘It’ Food; Finally Overcomes Marijuana Misnomer

Hemp does give a damn about its bad reputation. This particularly trusty strain of Cannabis has been besmirched by its illicit cousin marijuana, a cultivar of Cannabis that is smoked for recreational purposes. Hemp has a microscopic and harmless amount of THC—the chemical in marijuana that gets you high—and has an extremely versatile skill set.

From nutritious foodstuffs to composite plastics for automobiles, hemp can be used for more than kitschy, hippy jewelry. In addition to its wide range of applications, the hemp crop is easily cultivated; its water and soil purification properties help to renew farm fields and can even kill weeds. Unfortunately, industrial hemp has been illegal to grow in the U.S. since 1958—save Colorado, of course—and can only be enjoyed legally by importing hemp products from Canada or other parts of the world.

There are thousands of possible uses for hemp, but the most beneficial purpose is hemp foods. Forty-four percent of the hemp seed is edible oils, and they’re chock full of essential fatty acids like Omega-6 and Omega-3. 

Sharon Palmer, RD, dietitian and author of The Plant-Powered Diet, told us that “Plant Omega-3s have heart health and anti-inflammatory benefits.” She explained the plethora of ways hemp can be infused in a diet, too. “With its soft, sesame seed-like appearance and nutty flavor, you can sprinkle hemp seeds into cereals, salads, breads, casseroles, and desserts.” 

Palmer said the hemp/weed confusion “was more prevalent in the past, but people are starting to get it more now. It’s a different breed of plant than marijuana.” The world’s largest hemp food manufacturer is Manitoba Harvest in Canada, where industrial hemp is legal to grow. They plant, harvest, and manufacture hemp for products like edible hemp seeds, hemp oils for cooking, and were the first to successfully develop water soluble hemp protein powder for shakes and smoothies. Manitoba Harvest offers both certified organic and natural hemp products with a THC content of less than 10 parts per million. 

Simply put, hemp is remarkably healthy and starting to break free from antiquated fallacies. Palmer thinks its been a long time coming. “I think hemp is the next ‘it’ food—it has been for a while,” she said. “I don’t think it will be a flash in the pan; it has historical, nutritional, and sustainable significance.”


Read more at http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/07/hemp-declared-next-it-food-finally-overcomes-marijuana-misnomer/#11CUWPL6qx3GjSf0.99

HEMP for HEALTH....HEMP for LIFE!

Hemp has a variety of uses, but you can also obtain many health benefits from it by making it a part of your daily diet.

Hemp can provide you with a complete protein, and a balanced ratio of omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids. It also contains many B vitamins, vitamins A, D and E, calcium, sodium, iron and dietary fiber. Hence, hemp seeds can supply you with all your dietary needs for optimum health.

1. A Healthy Heart

The essential fatty acids contained in hemp can reduce blood cholesterol to prevent plaque buildup in the arteries. Plaque buildup can contribute to atherosclerosis, which is the hardening of the arteries and eventually can cause heart attacks and stroke. The fatty acids help to reduce inflammation that can cause poor blood circulation and high blood pressure. Therefore hemp can reduce the workload of the heart, and as a result helps to prevent heart disease and stroke.

2. A Healthy Mind

Your brain contains a lot of the same essential fatty acids which are found in hemp. Therefore, hemp can help to improve your memory, and prevent diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Hemp seeds can also help to improve your moods, alleviate symptoms of depression and reduce anxiety and stress levels.

3. Healthy Skin

Hemp oil is often used for cosmetic purposes in products such as soaps, skin lotions and lip balms. This is because the oil helps to penetrate into the layers of the skin to promote new cell growth for a softer and smoother skin. Hemp can also help to clear up skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and dry skin.

4. Weight Loss

Hemp is a natural appetite suppressant, and helps you to feel full longer. Adding 4 tablespoons of hemp seeds to your breakfast can help to reduce your food cravings for the rest of the day. On top of that you will have lots of energy for exercise and other activities to help you lose weight.

5. Digestive Disorders

The high amount of fiber that is contained in hemp seeds can help to keep your digestive tract clean and healthy. As a result you can eliminate digestive disorders such as bloating and constipation.

6. Prevent Cancer

A healthy digestive system along with the antioxidants and plant sterols contained in hemp can help to reduce your risk of breast, colon and prostate cancers.

7. Diabetes

Hemp seeds are also essential if you are diabetic, or are at risk for diabetes, as they can help to control your blood sugar levels. This is due to the healthy fats which help the body to absorb the glucose from the bloodstream and turn it into energy. As a result, energy levels will increase and sweet cravings will decrease.

Hemp seeds can be added to your smoothies, sprinkled in cereals, salads and dips, or you can substitute them for nuts in your baking. They are also great for making hemp seed milk, for sprouting or to be ground into a meal.

The oil contained in the hemp seed is 75-80% polyunsaturated fatty acids (the good fats) and only 9-11% of the lesser desired saturated fatty acids. Hemp seed oil is reputed to be the most unsaturated oil derived from the plant kingdom. The essential fatty acids (EFAs) contained in hemp seed oil are deemed essential because our bodies do not naturally produce them. This means that they must be obtained from the food we eat.

Most health organizations agree that the human body needs a 3 or 4:1 balance of omega 6 over omega 3. Hemp seed is the only seed where this ideal balance occurs. It does not occur in flax, almond, walnut, soybean or olive oil. Daily use of flax seed can lead to dangerous imbalances since flax seed oil has a balance of 1:4 instead of a healthy 4:1 omega-6 over omega-3.

EFAs are involved with producing life's energy throughout the human body and without them, life is not possible. In general, North Americans have a high dietary deficiency in EFAs due to their high intake of processed foods and meats.

Extensive studies have demonstrated that many common illnesses are related to deficiencies or imbalances of specific fatty acids in the body. Symptoms are often related to a lack of Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids and their derivatives, the postaglandins.

It has been proven in several clinical studies that dietary supplementation with EFAs or their metabolites (such as GLA) will often prevent or even cure many forms of illness.

Have You Had Your Hemp Today?

Proprietary Hemp Formula Helps Prevent The Flu

The worst flu season in recent memory has led many states across America to declare a public health emergency and has coincided with outbreaks of other nasty illnesses around the country. 

The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) says that 47 states are experiencing widespread flu activity, and the agency estimates 128 million doses of the flu vaccine have been administered this month, which constitutes 95 percent of the estimated 135 million doses manufacturers planned to make this year. To make it worse, medical advisers are stating that this virus can last up to 10 weeks.

Not the way many people wanted to start off this new year. The good news is there are ways to protect yourself naturally. 

 

The key factor in the prevention of colds and flu is overall Cellular Health.

The balance of essential fatty acids paired with the complete protein found in hemp seed promotes cellular recovery and development. 

Larken Bunce, an educator and clinical herbalist, states:

“Hemp’s unique fatty acid composition and balance can have significant impact on inflammatory processes and cell membrane activities, which are the foundation of numerous chronic diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, cancers, neurodegenerative disorders, hypersensitivities and auto-immune conditions.” 

The high concentration of essential fatty acids found in hemp seeds also supports the transportation of oxygen to cells throughout the body. The presence of oxygen in cell membranes helps to block viruses, fungi and bacteria in the body. 

Another major component of a cells defense is the cell membrane. Cell membranes are the gateway to a cell where nutrients move in and waste moves out. The cell membrane is also the protective envelope that is designed to identify invading bacteria and viruses for elimination. 

There are two absolutely necessary structural components of all cell membranes. These are the omega 3 essential fatty acids, called EPA and DHA. These two fatty acids cannot be made by the human body and must be consumed. Without them cells do not function properly and are susceptible to invasion by many viruses like the flu. 


In early 2011 Versativa developed a product called Inspirin that’s key component in their proprietary EFA blend is hulled hemp seed.

Inspirin is an amazing and completely unique product that combines some of the most beneficial materials found in nature.

There are thousands of testimonies of improved health from consuming Inspirin and it's really no wonder when factoring in the list of ingredients that cannot be found in any other convenient single-serving Whole Food Delivery!

• HEMP SEED 

Hemp seed is said to be the most nutritionally complete food source in the world. It is nature’s perfect high protein food. Nowhere else in nature can someone get a more complete protein source from one place. Hemp seed is gluten free. Hemp protein contains all 20 known amino acids including the 8 essential and 2 semi-essential amino acids. The protein in hemp seed is comprised of approximately 65% of Edestin, which aids digestion, is low in phosphorus, and is considered the backbone of human cellular DNA. Hemp seed is an excellent source of essential fatty acids, calcium, and iron.

• MARINE PHYTOPLANKTON 

Marine Phytoplankton is known as the first food, the best food, and the base of the food chain.  We know that many whales live on Marine Phytoplankton.  Marine Phytoplankton consists of a unique and complete composition that gives the body virtually all of the raw materials it needs, in one single source. Marine Phytoplankton produces healthy new cells and nero-chemicals for the body and the brain. Marine Phytoplankton has been called the ideal food for mankind. Eating primary producers (like Marine Phytoplankton) transfers more energy and nutrients directly to your body. Marine Phytoplankton has an alkaline pH which is ideal for combating the disease producing effects of acidity (Cancer grows in an acidic environment). 

• Black Raspberry SEED / Essential OIL 

Black Raspberry seed oil contains 85% essential fatty acids of which 30% are Omega 3. Black Raspberry Seed Oil is one of nature’s most potent antioxidants, including both tocopherols and tocotrienols. Tocopherols are primarily the gamma and alphatocopherol type which are superior free radical scavengers.  The oil of black raspberry seeds supports a healthy immune system and has antiinflammatory and anti-microbial properties. • Black raspberry seed oil is low in saturated fat.

 • D-Ribose 

 D-ribose is a simple, five-carbon sugar that is found naturally in the human body. D-ribose has been used to improve symptoms of chronic fatiguesyndrome, fibromyalgia, and coronary artery disease. The body recognizes that d-ribose is different from other sugars and preserves it for the creating the energy molecules that power our hearts, muscles, brains, and every other tissue in the body. D-ribose has been used to prevent symptoms such as cramping, pain, and stiffness after exercise. D-ribose has been used to improve athletic performance.

 • Resveratrol 

Resveratrol is a naturally occurring phytoalexin found in grape skins, berries, and other plants.  It is anti-infective, contains antioxidants, and has anti-inflammatory properties. Resveratrol can fight cancer initiation, promotion, and progression by blocking free radicals. Resveratrol is said to have weight loss effects, mimicking the benefits of a calorie-restricted diet. Resveratrol may help lower cholesterol. Resveratrol can act as an anti-aging assistant. Resveratrol helps support brain function. It also protects the heart and increases athletic endurance. Resveratrol can reduce the incidence of skin cancer and rejuvenate connective tissues. 

• BLACKBERRY 

The beneficial properties of the blackberry have been recognized as early as Ancient Greece. Blackberries are especially beneficial for women, due to their high concentrations of phytoestrogens. The blackberry is high in fiber and vitamin C. Blackberries are considered to be an astringent.  Blackberries are high inantioxidants.

 • Malic acid 

Malic acid is a natural substance that is commonly found in plants and is also produced naturally in the body.  Malic acid is used to treat individuals with chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia.  Malic Acid reduces bacteria in the mouth, which promotes healthier teeth and gums. Malic acid promotes softer, firmer, smoother, and younger-looking skin. Malic acid is most popularly known for its affect on metabolism and energy production. 

• RASPBERRY 

Raspberries are high in Elagic acid. Elagic acid can help to boost the immune system by combating bad bacteria and killing viruses.  Elagic acid contains anti-cancer properties and can slow tumor growth. Elagic acid is a powerful anti-oxidant. Elagic acid improves skin elasticity, which reduces the effects of aging and speeds the healing of wounds. Elagic acid reduces inflammation.

 • BLACK CUMIN SEED / ESSENTIAL OIL 

Black cumin seed has been used for centuries to promote health and fight disease.  Black cumin seed has been revered as a medicinal herb for over 3000 years. Medical studies around the world have shown that black cumin seed has immune strengthening, anti-histamine, antitumor, anti-microbial, and anti-inflammatory properties. The oil found in black cumin seed is exceptionally high in antioxidants.  Black cumin seed oil is primarily composed of more than 80% unsaturated fatty acids. 

• Magnesium Malate 

Magnesium malate may have an effect in reducing the pain of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.  It has been documented that most diabetics have low levels of Magnesium malate. Taking it can improve insulin production. Magnesium is an essential mineral that the body requires for muscle relaxation. It has been shown to be very useful in all types of headaches and migraines. Magnesium malate has the ability remove toxic metals from the blood stream that would otherwise cause harm to the body.

If it's prevention that you're after, then we highly recommend using Inspirin once a day. We have a specific pack for this called a "One-A-Day" Pack. Consumers are glad to make this a part of their daily health regimen and have had nothing but great results!

In extreme cases of flu and other illness, it might be wise to consider 2-3 a day to fight off the virus and other free radical onslaught that is preventing you from getting well.

To learn more and view Inspirin's Nutrional Facts, Click Here for an online brochure.

Hemp Therapy Holiday Specials

We are pleased to announce that the wait is over....
Holiday Specials are available now for a limited time only!

This season give the gift of health to those you love with these great holiday specials. We have everything from Hemp Snacks, to your favorite holiday Essential Oils, to packs made to pamper yourself. See below for the specifics of each pack and order your holiday packs today!



24 Karat Chocolate Hemp Pulse Bars

Available in Hemp/Blueberry, Hemp/Raspberry and Hemp/Cherry!

$35.95 - Direct
$40.95 - Wholesale
$44.95 - Retail






Holiday Hemp Party Pack
1 Hemp Harvest Mix, 1 Hemp Parched Pulse, 1 Hemp Go Nuts for Chocolate, 1 box 24 Karat Chocolate Fondue.

$49.95 - Direct
$57.95 - Wholesale
$62.95 - Retail

Retail Value of $102.80!




Spiced Hot Chocolate Pack
1 box 24 Karat Chocolate Fondue, 1 Spearmint Oil, 1 Cinnamon Bark Oil, 1 Orange Oil, 1 Clove Bud Oil.

$49.95 - Direct
$57.95 - Wholesale
$62.95 - Retail

Retail Value of $112.75!





Great Starts R&D Hemp Cereals Pack

1 Hemp Almond Raisin Cereal, 1 Hemp Apple Cinnamon Cereal, 1 Hemp Berry Blast Cereal.

$29.95 - Direct
$34.95 - Wholesale
$37.95 - Retail





Seasonal Preparation Pack
2 ImmunEyes, 2 Hemp Protect, 1 Hemp Touch, 1 White Dragon.

$74.95 - Direct
$85.95 - Wholesale
$93.95 - Retail

Retail Value of $126.80!






Holiday Memories Pack
1 Black Spruce Oil, 1 Balsam Fir Oil, 1 Orange Oil, 1 Scotch Pine Oil, 1 Clove Bud Oil, 1 Cinnamon Bark Oil.

$69.95 - Direct
$80.95 - Wholesale
$87.95 - Retail

Retail Value of $128.70!






Dragons Pack
1 White Dragon, 1 Red Dragon, 1 Green Dragon, 1 Black Dragon, 1 Yellow Dragon, 1 Rainmaker.

$69.00 - Direct
$80.95 - Wholesale
$87.95 - Retail

Retail Value of $141.70!







Treat Your Body Pack
1 Dead Sea Salts, 1 Balance, 1 Quench, 1 Citrus Flower Shampoo, 1 Citrus Flower Conditioner, 1 Citrus Flower Body Scrub, 1 Mint Flower Body Wash, 1 Chamomile Oil, 1 Pink Grapefruit Oil.

$99.95 - Direct
$114.95 - Wholesale
$124.95 - Retail

Retail Value of $212.55!

We also have the Pumpkin Hemp Spice Bars, Chocolate Pumpkin Hemp Spice Bars and the Orange Chocolate!

Please note that all of the Holiday Specials are only available for US/CAN markets and while supplies last.

To order these specials, use this link HERE.  

Choose "Shop" to order Retail, or "Signup" to become a Preferred Customer or Distributor for even bigger discounts!

You'll see the Holiday Specials on the left of the main screen. Hope you enjoy and we wish you all a wonderful Holiday season!

                                                                         
             

                                                                         

Hemp Seeds for Magnesium

Without sufficient levels of the mineral Magnesium, people cannot perform at their best.

Your body stores Magnesium in your bones, tissues and organs. Only 1 percent is found in your blood, but it is critical that the blood level remains constant. Magnesium plays a role in over 300 biochemical processes including blood pressure control, heart rhythm, muscle and nerve function, energy metabolism, protein synthesis, blood sugar regulation, cardiovascular health, immune system, cell growth and repair. Studies show, nearly 80% of all adults in the United States alone lack sufficient intake of Magnesium.

Clearly, Magnesium is a vital mineral that must be consumed regularly. Versativa Hemp Products contain one of Mother Nature's most perfect foods and an excellent source for Magnesium.......The Hemp Seed. The Hemp Seed helps people make sure they are getting enough of this miracle mineral among many other health promoting ingredients.


Some people may require extra Magnesium


Many common medicines prescribed today by doctors are causing a Magnesium deficiency because they either limit absorption or trigger magnesium loss. Diuretics, antibiotics, and cancer medications (anti-neoplastic) can necessitate Magnesium supplementation. Diabetics with hyperglycemia may be at risk for Magnesium deficiency. Crohn’s disease, gluten sensitivity, and several other intestinal disorders can also cause deficiencies. As with many other nutritional deficiencies, seniors can be at a greater risk.

Hemp Therapy is one of the tastiest ways for people to maintain healthy mineral levels. Hemp Therapy stands behind Versativa products 100% and provides a way for people to ensure they are getting one of the highest quality foods know to man.