Owner, Aaron VanHauter of Simply CBD has earned Google status as the highest ranked CBD store in Alabama by providing his customers with an experience. Simply CBD is a spa-like environment that is relaxing and conversational. VanHauter routinely spends ample time with customers, as he provides samples, educates and illuminates about CBD products.
By listening to a customer’s struggles, VanHauter can recognize the source of their pain, then provide education as he offers a variety of solutions to try. Above all, he wants to know what issues people are having and how he can help.
Cannabidiol, or CBD, is effective for numerous issues including inflammation, pain, anxiety, depression, ADD, cancer, sleep, PTSD, diabetes and more. All mammals have an endocannabinoid system, but as the body ages, the naturally occurring cannabinoids decrease. In order to create homeostasis, plant-based CBD products can be used as supplements to mimic the cannabinoids the body used to make.
But back in 2018, VanHauter didn’t know this. He was running a digital marketing company and had CBD advertisers that were looking to get noticed online. He sought to learn about and understand the products by going to conferences, taking online courses, talking with suppliers and gaining as much information as possible to understand all the forms of CBD and how each product works for different issues.
He discovered something that changed everything. “What I then considered to be a fad was actually helping change people’s lives,” says VanHauter, who then looked for the best CBD product available.
In August 2019, VanHauter opened Simply CBD, but only after spending six months looking at different companies.Through diligent trials with many “seed-to-shelf” CBD enterprises, he was sure he had found the best available products from the best available suppliers. “In each of its forms—gummies, oils, capsules, pain creams, etc.—we carry the top brand in any given category,” he says.
And while the products are high quality, it’s the customer service that has ranked this store at the top. “We take our position as advisors very seriously,” says VanHauter. “We’re not doctors but we can advise and help customers understand what has worked for others and how it has helped their medical conditions.”
It’s a complicated industry and not all products are effective for everyone. Consumers are wise to seek out experts to wade through the complexities. VanHauter notes that “80 percent of what’s out there is not developed in certified labs.” Indeed, American Pharmaceutical found that one out of three CBD products contained no cannabinoids, and two out of three only some cannabinoids.
One of the most amazing testimonials VanHauter has received is from one of his first customers, a cancer patient in her 60s who had received her fourth diagnosis. Skeptical that anything could help her, she visited Simply CBD for a recommendation. After she stayed on a specific type of CBD that is known to inhibit cancer cell growth, her surgery was repeatedly postponed and three years later she still has not had the planned surgery.
VanHauter himself has his own CBD success story. As a Type 1 Diabetic, he used CBD products for two months and lowered his A1C (blood sugar benchmark) by 1.2 points, and that was without changing his diet or level of exercise. CBD helps the pancreas work more efficiently. VanHauter has heard success stories from people that have dealt with sleep issues, cancer, pain and more. He’s happy to relate stories to all that stop in to help create new success stories.
All ages are being helped. Parents bring in their children with a variety of attention and learning issues. Seniors are finding relief from pain with topical creams. There are many ways to
use CBD.
VanHauter regularly leads conferences and workshops at the YMCA, Thomas Hospital, Orange Theory and for medical professionals that then refer their patients to him. “The bottom line… go somewhere you trust to someone that does their homework,” he says.
Because CBD metabolizes differently with everyone, it can take 15 to 20 days to be effective, but in VanHauter’s experience, it works nine out of ten times. Customers can try products in the store and after purchase, all products are guaranteed.
For more information,
call 251-586-8890, email [email protected] or visit Simply-CBD.net
THC: A Closer Look
For decades, THC, a cannabinoid of the cannabis plant, has been talked about in the wellness industry. In 1964, Raphael Mechoulam identified and isolated the plant-derived molecule. THC is believed to have evolved to mimic anandamide, which is a cannabinoid produced by the human body naturally. The word “anandamide” is derived from the Sanskrit word “ananda,” which means “bliss, joy and delight.”
This is fascinating and important because hundreds of plant-derived cannabinoids are able to interact harmoniously with the body’s endocannabinoid system. The endocannabinoid system is a biological entity shared by humans as well as other animals, and it contains numerous receptors that are constantly engaging within the body to promote homeostasis—that is, a true state of optimal balance and well-being. The two types of receptors are CB1 —predominantly focused on neurological cells; and CB2—located within immune tissues. When different molecular compounds enter the body (specifically, cannabinoids), depending on the exact structure of the molecule, it can positively impact and influence the endocannabinoid system.
Many people don’t realize that “THC“ is not one specific compound with one genetic fingerprint. There are several variations of THC, called chemical analogs, and these analogs distinguish various types of THC from one another. These unique THC compounds feature some similarities as well as relatively minor differences. These differences impact the way the body reacts to them and whether they comply with the law. Get to know the family of compounds under the THC umbrella to better distinguish what’s in products when shopping and how the compounds can affect mind and body.
For more information, visit Simply-CBD.net/guide-to-cannabinoids.
