Interest and general curiosity around Delta 8 is at an all time high. If you look into search trends and you type in “What is Delta 8”, you find that there has never been more interest in finding that answer.

So that begs the question… What is it?

Delta 8 is a cannabinoid just like CBD and THC.

At DirectHemp.com, our focus is making our customers as happy as they can be. We do this by vetting out and providing high quality brands all in one convenient location. We also pride ourselves on excellent customer service and superior shipping operations.

All of our product is stored in a climate- controlled, FDA-registered facility that is centrally located in Kansas City, Missouri. We chose this warehouse location so that we could best serve our customers and have one of the industries best fulfillment times and order processing times. We don’t just aim for excellence in this department, we achieve it. In our first year of business, 86% of our orders were shipped on the same day they were ordered.

In that time, after the products were shipped, over half of them were delivered between 1-3 days later. 48.5% of our orders were delivered within 4-7 days and only an outlier of 1% took 7-11 days to arrive. (This one percent came from holiday season when shipping carriers struggled to keep up with demand.)

If what we have said so far doesn’t excite you, hopefully the fact that our shipping is FREE for members will! That’s right, absolutely free for our customers who choose to join DirectHemp.com as a member and opt-in to our email list. Our free shipping is through USPS. We also have other shipping methods for our customers that prefer different carriers.

We offer expedited USPS service, Fedex Ground and UPS Ground to make sure that every customer has the option to choose the method they prefer.

Have you ordered from us in the past? What was your experience with the order and shipping times? We’d love to know in the comments below!

Dads do a ton. From yard work and home repairs to helping you move, dads are sure to have some aches and pains. Help dad find relief with these amazing gift ideas: he'll be the chillest dad on the block.

Is your Dad the type to never slow down?

He somehow works all day, still gets a workout in and still has time to tend to the family? We don’t know how they do it, but we can certainly help them recover from their long days! The Sam Dancer Bundle is the best way to give your dad a bit of everything for recovery at the best possible price! Also, check out our CBD-infused protein from Altwell! Click the product image for more details.

Does your dad spend a lot of time behind a computer?

Does he love to read and is a student of life? We have great ideas for him! Try out the Cured Rise capsules in the morning, to give him focus without the jitters of caffeine. We also love the CBDent Gum for a boost of clarity and focus during the day or some Charlotte’s Web Calm gummies to stay calm in the stressful moment. Click the product image for more details.

Does your Dad enjoy being the life of the party?

Does your Dad absolutely love his furry friend?

Give Dad the gift of wellness this Father's Day.

There are many opinions when it comes to using CBD in isolate form. You will hear terms such as "The Entourage Effect" used to try and steer you towards a product that contains more than just isolate. While this does have merit, we believe that there is a time and place for isolated CBD to be used and there are studies to prove just that. 

First, let's discuss what CBD isolate is...

Element Apothec is an innovative and purpose-driven consumer brand focused on CBD-infused wellness and body care products which combine the healing power of nature with the ingenuity of science. They are passionate about formulating products that are healthy for your body, inside and out; advocating for higher standards; creating social impact; and empowering consumers via transparency and education, all while holding themselves accountable to unparalleled standards of safety and quality.

Elēment Apothēc is a new, innovative CBD brand redefining the body care and wellness industry. They are a Public Benefit Corporation dedicated to the highest standards of transparency and trust with an unrivaled commitment to product safety and quality. Their “Never, Ever Promise” means they will never use any toxic, harsh, or bad ingredients in any of their products, ever. And all of their innovative and highly-effective formulations have complete oversight from medical and scientific professionals.

We here at DirectHemp.com are big fans of Element Apothec and what they are doing to build a company and a brand that lasts. Not only are they Leaping Bunny certified (The Leaping Bunny Certification is a voluntary pledge that cosmetic, personal care, and/or household product companies make to clear animal testing from all stages of product development. Element Apothec enthusiastically makes this pledge.), they are pending the Certified B Corporation status and they also commit to donate the equivalent of 1% of gross sales through a combination of monetary, in-kind and approved promotional support directly to environmental nonprofits.

Element Apothec is comprised of moms and dads – Ordinary individuals who didn’t know what they didn’t know about skincare and wellness products. They trusted an industry that, in some cases, cares more about money than people. As they used sunscreen, lotion and supplements, they assumed it was all good. Then they learned there’s a lot of stuff in the stuff we buy that’s actually banned in other countries — but that’s the second generation of the story.

Their journey began a decade ago, when their co-founder — afflicted with eight auto-immune disorders — started creating custom body care blends that eased her pain, nourished her skin and helped her feel better. In time, she shared her creations with friends and family, expanding to more than 40 products, including lotions, body butters, roll-ons, tinctures and supplements.

Today, those time-tested, artisanal formulations have found a new life as they have partnered with integrative practitioners to infuse new products with high-quality, organic CBD and other phytocannabinoids, and bring them to the masses. Element Apothec is committed to using the purest ingredients that truly add value to each blend they make. Because what you put on your body is just as important as what you put in it.

You can find our favorite products of theirs right here on DirectHemp.com! Their 1000mg Nourish lotion is an ultra-hydrating daily moisturizer that stands out of the pack with their carefully crafted CBD and CBG blend. While their 500mg face serum has quickly become a go-to for us in our daily beauty routines. The serum is a luxurious, balancing formula also created with CBD and CBG in combination with other beneficial oils like Sea Buckthorn, Moringa and Abyssinian.

We are so excited to welcome Element Apothec to our family of brands on DirectHemp.com and we hope you, our customers, will love their products as much as we do. Let us know what you think in the comments below!

Understanding Endocannabinoid Deficiency requires a basic knowledge of human body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS).

ECS is a cell communication mechanism within the human body. It is a complex system responsible for regulating a range of major body functions, including sleep, memory, reproduction, hunger and mood.

Endocannabinoid Deficiency occurs when the efficiency of the ECS is affected. The theory of CED or Clinical Endocannabinoid Deficiency was first put forth by Dr. Ethan Russo.

According to Dr. Russo, many medical conditions are a result of deficiencies in the body’s neurotransmitter systems (messaging systems that help the nervous systems communicate with the rest of the body). Dr. Russo suggests that increasing the activity of the ECS through the use of cannabinoid agonists can help address many health issues.

How CBD Works in the Body?

A common question that people new to CBD ask is about the time that the compound takes to show effect. CBD, on an average, can take 2 to 6 hours to show its effects. There are a variety of factors that influence this duration though.

The time taken by CBD to work in the body depends on some key factors such as the form of CBD being used and the body’s absorption efficiency.

CBD vaping products, for example, enter the lungs directly after intake. This immediate absorption into the body makes CBD available to the body’s ECS or endocannabinoid system within a very short time. 

The Endocannabinoid System or the ECS is an intricate system of cell-signaling within the human body. The cell-to-cell signaling facilitates the performance of a range of bodily activities. Proper functioning of the ECS is crucial for good sleep, memory, appetite, mood and reproduction.

Recent and ongoing studies are examining the effects of CBD on sleep. Studies suggest that CBD brings about a positive impact in people with sleep problems by influencing the body’s ECS. There is a need for more exhaustive studies to reach conclusive results.