
Sarah Schwefel Sarah Schwefel
Sarah Schwefel is a journalist, research analyst, speaker, and patient advocate. After relocating for access to cannabis for her own health, she became engulphed in the cannabis and hemp industry determined to better help herself and other patients. In 2020, she became certified in endocannabinoid medicine studies from the American Journal of Endocannabinoid Medicine. Sarah uses her expertise to educate and advocate through her writing on various topics including legislation and the benefits plant medicine offers.
Latest Articles
-

Hemp August 14, 2026Hemp Biocomposites Could Offer a Greener Alternative to Fiberglass
For decades, fiberglass has been one of the workhorses of lightweight manufacturing. It is strong, relatively affordable, and versatile enough to find its way into everything...
-

Alternative Medicine August 13, 2026Psilocybin Shows Promise During Active Cancer Treatment
Cancer treatment can ask patients to endure far more than the physical effects of disease. Depression, anxiety, fear, loss of identity, and questions about mortality can...
-

News August 12, 2026Why Solitary Cannabis Use May Signal Greater Risk
When people talk about cannabis use among teenagers, the conversation usually focuses on familiar questions, such as how often they are using it, how much they...
-

Hemp August 11, 2026Hemp Biochar May Balance Carbon Storage and Clean Energy
As the hemp industry searches for ways to become more efficient and sustainable, researchers are looking beyond cannabinoids, fiber and seed to the material that remains...
-

Cannabis Research August 10, 2026Harvest Timing Can Significantly Increase Cannabis Potency
For cannabis producers, harvest day can feel like the finish line. The plants have reached maturity, the trichomes have been evaluated, and the next priority is...
-

Cannabis Research August 7, 2026How Hemp Terpenes Could Replace Synthetic Chemicals
For years, industrial hemp has been celebrated for its fiber, seeds, and cannabinoids like CBD. But a growing body of research suggests that one of hemp’s...
-

Cannabis Research August 6, 2026How Dietary Fat Could Change CBD Drug Interactions
Cannabidiol (CBD) has become one of the most widely used cannabinoid products for wellness, epilepsy, chronic pain, anxiety, and other conditions. While researchers have long known...
-

Cannabis Research August 5, 2026Cannabis Use in Young Adults Tied to Lower Attention
Cannabis has become increasingly accepted for both medical and recreational use, but emerging research suggests that when cannabis is used may be just as important as...
-

Cannabis Research August 4, 2026Full-Spectrum CBD Shows Promise for Chronic Oral Pain
Chronic pain can affect nearly every aspect of daily life, but when that pain is felt inside the mouth, even simple activities like eating, drinking, or...
-

News August 3, 2026Cannabis Use Rose in Canada, but Impaired Driving Did Not
When Canada legalized non-medical cannabis in 2018, many people feared the roads would become significantly more dangerous. Critics predicted that more cannabis use would inevitably lead...
-

Hemp July 31, 2026Hemp Soundproofing Material Lasts More Than 16 Years
As sustainable construction continues to evolve, one question remains difficult to answer: how well do eco-friendly building materials actually hold up over time? While many natural...
-

Hemp July 30, 2026Hemp Composites Could Make Tractors Lighter and Greener
Agricultural machinery has become larger, more powerful, and more efficient over the decades, but that progress has come with a tradeoff. Heavier equipment can place tremendous...
-

Technology July 29, 2026AI Could Tell Cannabis Growers When to Harvest
For generations, cannabis growers have relied on a combination of experience, observation, and patience to determine the perfect harvest moment. A glance at the trichomes, a...
-

Alternative Medicine July 28, 2026Psilocybin and Cannabis Affect the Brain Differently
Psilocybin and cannabis are increasingly discussed in the same conversations about alternative medicine, mental health, and emerging therapeutic research. Both have also attracted growing scientific interest...
-

News July 27, 2026Cannabis Use Is Widespread in Elite Contact Sports
Professional sports have long promoted toughness, discipline, and resilience. Yet behind locker room doors, a quieter conversation has been unfolding, as many athletes turn to cannabis...