The Impact to You of Bioavailability

The hard truth of vitamins, supplements and medicine is that only a portion of what you swallow actually ends up in your bloodstream where it can change your health.


Hemp Extract vs Marijuana

There is a lot of confusion around this topic and this blog is going to address the main difference between Hemp and Marijuana.


How to Use Hemp Oil

If you’re struggling with pain, inflammation, stress, or anxiety, pure hemp extract can stimulate healthy communication between your nervous, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive systems. Here’s how to use hemp oil to create pathways for the body to heal itself. How Much Hemp Oil Should I Take? Finding Your Dose The bottle you purchased shows a recommended serving of 2 milliliters. However, hemp extract is more like food than medicine. The exact amount to take isn’t an exact science. Every...


Seven Ways to Identify a High-Grade Hemp Extract

The internet and media are chock full of claims about hemp extract thanks to federal and state laws. Consumers are now faced with an onslaught of choices for hemp extract products. As an unregulated industry, the medical claims made by supplement makers are basically on the honor system. Unfortunately, most hemp extract products aren’t what they claim to be. So, how do you know if a hemp extract is high-grade? With a little research, you can find answers to these seven questions. How to Ident...


Are Hemp-Infused Products a Modern-Day Snake Oil?

Hemp-infused products and CBD have been all the rage lately, particularly in the alternative medicine field. Extracted from cannabis sativa, this powerful healing, non-psychoactive plant is capable of restoring balance and harmony throughout the body without any known side-effects. But is it just snake-oil or the real deal? Is there a difference between hemp extract products and hemp-infused products? Most products stating “hemp-infused” are adding hemp as a by-product. That typically means ...


Why The FDA Warned Against Colloidal Silver

Optivida Health sells nano-silver products that are patented, safe, and proven effective in university studies. If you’re like many of our customers, you’re curious about the differences between our nano-silver and colloidal silver, which is widely sold and used. FDA Warnings Against Colloidal Silver In 1999, The FDA warned that colloidal silver isn’t safe or effective for treating any disease or condition. If silver has been used for thousands of years, why would the FDA warn against it? Fi...