Dr. Karl Burmer has 4 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 2 narrators, with an average listener rating of 3★ across 2 ratings. The most-rated is Aeroponics Cannabis.
CBD Oil in Cirrhosis: Complete Guide to the Treatment of Liver Fibrosis
Summary
Cannabidiol (CBD) oil is a well known product that originates from cannabis. CBD is a cannabis compound that has significant medical benefits but no psychoactive effects, meaning that it does not make users ‘high’. The fact that CBD is non-psychoactive makes it an appealing option for patients looking for relief from inflammation, anxiety, pain and of course nausea, to name just a few. While there is still some controversy surrounding cannabis and products like CBD oil, the awareness around the various health benefits that CBD has to offer is growing rapidly. CBD can be found in a number of forms, including capsules, liquid oil, salves, creams, tinctures, sublingual supplements, sprays, oils, as a paste, and in edible forms, such as CBD Gummies or sweets. You also have the option to inhale CBD oil from vapor-releasing pens, similar to the technology for e-cigarettes. The variation in the number of methods used to consume CBD Oil, means that there is a lot of controlled flexibility concerning concentration. This makes CBD Oil useful for people of all ages, for whatever personal needs. While CBD does not have any major side effects, it is important to note that there is the possibility of side effects such as dizziness, low blood pressure, or withdrawal symptoms, such as irritability. Therefore it is extremely important to consult with your primary physician before you decide to go down the CBD route. Many people make the mistake of assuming that CBD Oil and Hemp Oil are the same thing. In actual fact that is far from the truth. Although CBD can also come from hemp and neither of the two have psychoactive effects, CBD and Hemp Oil are derived from different parts of the plant and have different purposes. CBD is a compound found in hemp flowers and extractors try to pull as much of it from the plant matter as they can and then purify it. Typically, extractors will select strains of the plant that are known to have higher CBD levels with the purpose of maximizing the end product. The end result is an oil that is rich in CBD and low in THC, which makes it perfect for those seeking the benefits of marijuana with none of the psychoactive effects. CBD Oil has been known to help treat epilepsy and psychological problems, act as an anti-inflammatory and even aid in cancer treatment. Because production methods vary and some producers use cannabis instead of hemp to produce the oil, there are products out there that contain both CBD and THC. However, the amount of THC in these products is strictly limited and reflects doses and concentrations permitted by pharmaceutical standards. Hemp Oil, on the other hand, is normally derived from the seeds of the plant. The seeds contain as much as 50 percent of their weight in oil and the oil is then made by pressing the seeds, to extract the fatty oils from within. The seeds contain very little CBD, not nearly enough to take advantage of its medicinal properties and only trace amounts of THC. Unlike CBD Oil, Hemp Oil has a strong nutritional value because it is high in polyunsaturated fats like Omega 3, Omega 6 and Vitamin E. For this reason and the fact that it is low in saturated fats compared to other oils, Hemp Oil has found a spot in many people’s kitchens. It often has a nutty to grassy flavour and high-quality brands can be used for salad dressing and cooking. Also, due to its high vitamin E content, Hemp Oil can also be found in numerous health products such as soap, shampoo, and skin conditioner. It can be concluded that there is a very important underlying difference between these two oils. CBD Oil is used for medicinal purpose while Hemp Oil is used for its nutritional value.
©2019 Dr. Karl Burmer (P)2020 Dr. Karl Burmer
Aeroponics Cannabis
Summary
Aeroponics is a method of growing cannabis plants that uses no medium for the roots. It’s a style of hydroponic gardening where the roots are suspended in the air as the nutrients and water are delivered via a system that continually mists the roots. This growth method was first discovered as a way to study plants’ root systems in the first half of the 20th century. Initially, there was no thought to utilizing aeroponics beyond root-based research, but this changed over the years, and aeroponics has since become a respectable and beneficial way to cultivate plants. As mentioned, aeroponics works by suspending the roots in the air and applying nutrients and water with a fine mist. The dissolved nutrients in the water in combination with the water itself, sunlight, CO2, and oxygen are enough to keep a cannabis plant healthy and thriving as long as the roots continuously receive moisture. To accomplish this, aeroponic systems have a specific setup. The system is composed of two main features: the reservoir and the planter bed. The reservoir is where the water supply is stored and checked for quality and nutrient levels and the planter bed is where the plants are grown. Planter beds can come in many designs, but their foremost features include a misting system, drainage system, and a system for supporting and separating the roots from the plant. Finally, to connect the two, pumps are used to continuously exchange the water. To start, a seedling grown in a medium (for example, a rockwool cube) will be placed in net cup pots that separate the inside and outside of the planter bed. A collar is then placed around the base of the stalk. This collar helps to prevent the mist in the bed from evaporating or molding the stalk while protecting the roots from getting infected or damaged. From this point, the roots will grow out of the rockwool and through the net cup while the plant grows upward away from the bed. The water used to feed the new plants is delivered through water lines with spray nozzle attachments that insert into the planter bed. When coming out of the nozzles, the water is made into a fine mist that then blankets the root systems of the plant. The excess moisture collects on the bottom of the planter bed and drains back into the reservoir to be recycled. It should be noted that some systems are designed to use the bottom of the planter bed as the reservoir and then pump the water directly back into the water lines. This style will work fine; however, it is more difficult to check the reservoir without disrupting the roots. Aeroponics allows plants to be placed closer together as they are not fighting for soil territory. The lack of soil also makes for quick and easy harvests and prevents pests commonly associated with soil from ever entering your cannabis grow space. Finally, aeroponics uses a very limited amount of water as all the water not being taken in by the plants is recycled. Want to know more? Buy the audiobook now!
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Aquaponics Cannabis
Summary
Aquaponics is a growing technique that takes two efficient systems and combines them to work symbiotically with each other: Aquaculture is the process of farming fish (such as tilapia, koi, or bluegill) or shellfish, while hydroponics is a method of growing plants without soil. When the two are combined, you can create a nearly closed loop system that produces both plants and fish for consumption. Aquaponic setups are nearly identical to hydroponics, the main difference being the source of the nutrients for the plants. Nutrients are no longer added to a water tank – instead they are produced by waste produced by the fish. The diluted fish waste is pumped out and delivered to the roots of the plants. The roots absorb the nutrients and purify the water before it is returned to the aquarium. Fish food is the only input you’ll need, and this can be grown or purchased for the system. The primary nutrient produced from the fish waste is nitrogen with trace amounts of other minerals. Because of this, basic aquaponic systems are effective for leafy greens, but if you’re cultivating tomatoes, cannabis, or fruit and vegetables, you’ll need to add additional nutrients like phosphorus and potassium. This is remedied by a double-root zone. A double-root zone allows you to divide the roots into two sections. The bottom half of the pot will be submerged in the water while the upper half of the pot can be filled with soil. This allows additional nutrients to be applied to the roots without contaminating the water. The two sections can be separated by burlap, which allows the roots to travel through while preventing the soil from reaching the water. When watering with additional nutrients, avoid oversaturating the soil to keep the water in the aquaponics system clean.
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CBD Oil for Eczema
Summary
You might have first noticed an itchy, red patch on your baby’s cheeks, chin, or chest that you scratched until it became even more irritated. Sound familiar? Or maybe you experienced something similar on your own neck, inner elbows, or behind your knees. That is probably when you made an appointment with your doctor, who looked at it, talked to you about your symptoms, asked you questions about your family history and the types of products you use on your skin and in your home. Then your doctor told you it was eczema. So what exactly is eczema? Who can get it and why? And what should you do, now that you or your child has been diagnosed? Learning more about what kind of eczema you have and what may have triggered it, is the best starting point to treating and managing it, so that your eczema does not get in the way of your everyday life. The good news is you have bought the right audiobook. I am here to help guide you - with all of the information you need - every step of the way Eczema is the name for a group of conditions that cause the skin to become red, itchy and inflamed. There are several types of eczema: Atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, dyshidrotic eczema, nummular eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, and stasis dermatitis. Eczema is very common. And in many cases, it is also manageable. In fact, over 30 million Americans have some form of eczema. Living with eczema can be an ongoing challenge. The word “eczema” is derived from a Greek word meaning “to boil over”, which is a good description for the red, inflamed, itchy patches that occur during flare-ups. Eczema can range from mild, moderate, to severe. It is most common for babies and children to develop eczema on their face (especially the cheeks and chin), but it can appear anywhere on the body and symptoms may be different from one child to the next. More often than not, eczema goes away as a child grows older, though some children will continue to experience eczema into adulthood. Adults can develop eczema, too, even if they never had it as a child. Eczema is not contagious. You can’t “catch it” from someone else. While the exact cause of eczema is unknown, researchers do know that people who develop eczema do so because of a combination of genes and environmental triggers. When an irritant or an allergen “switches on” the immune system, skin cells don’t behave as they should causing an eczema flare-up.
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