January is about Cannabis and Self-Care

No matter what is happening politically, women are eager to learn more about cannabis - and we're here to provide the best and most relevant information for all of our specific needs.

Denver Gathering on June 7th

We’re excited to announce that both Aliza Sherman and Melissa Pierce, Ellementa co-founders, will be at the first Denver Gathering on Wednesday, June 7 at Postmodern!
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Where is Cannabis Legal?

Remember the 80s? That decade brought us Flashdance, Scrunchies and big hair, and the War on Drugs with the slogan “Just Say No.” Fast-forward to 2017, and state governments are revisiting their marijuana laws and realizing that the ancient…
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CBD for Good Sleep? It’s Different for Everyone.

CBD for Good Sleep? It’s Different for Everyone. Getting a good night’s rest is one of the best things you can do to support your overall health - along with good nutrition and moving your body actively each day. While we sleep, we…
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Our Favorite CBD Skin Care For Mom (and You)

We don’t always play favorites, but when it comes to CBD skin care, we do have a few and thought we’d share our favorite CBD skin care products for mom (and you). The companies behind some of our favorite skin care products are all founded and run by women.
CBD Mocktails for Your Health
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CBD Mocktails for Your Health

Looking to reduce your alcohol intake? Love evening cocktails but not the next morning? Red wine giving you perimenopausal night sweats and white wine suddenly giving you a headache? You might want to try CBD mocktails - for your health. Mocktails are the adult beverage of choice for anyone looking for something other than a soda or seltzer, although either could work well in a non-alcoholic mixed drink. We tried several mocktail mixers and CBD infusions that tantalized our taste buds. Here are a few of our recommendations.
Benefit of Matcha Tea
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The Benefit of Matcha Tea

Matcha is much more than a lovely tea or a versatile ingredient. Matcha is a powerful antioxidant with adaptogenic properties, meaning that it can help your body and brain better adapt to managing - and counteracting - stress. Below are four health benefits of matcha tea.
menopause myth
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5 Menopause Myths and the Truths that Bust Them

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CBD Infused Winter Recipes and Cooking Demo

Heather and Alicia are back in the kitchen with another seasonal cooking demo. Heather Beahan from Heather's Healing Kitchen and Alicia Salazar from Stay Balanced specialize in gluten-free, plant-based, healthy eating. In this virtual food demo they’ll show you how to make your own cbd-infused coconut oil and use it in a variety of delicious winter recipes using fresh, nutrient-dense foods. Learn how both food and cannabis can support your immune system and vitality this winter.
5 Things You Need to Know About CBD in Skincare
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5 Things You Need to Know About CBD in Skincare

5 Things You Need to Know About CBD in Skincare   From bath salts to body oils, ads announcing “Now with CBD” are all over websites, magazines, and drug store aisles, but does CBD do anything for your skin? We've written the 5 biggest…
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Essential Cannabis and CBD Book – Ellementa

“This book couldn’t have come out at a better time. Today is the day we need to be speaking openly about cannabis as medicine.” — Ricki Lake & Abby Epstein, Filmmakers, Weed the People
How Bioavailable is Your CBD and Plant Medicine
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How Bioavailable is Your CBD and Plant Medicine?

How Bioavailable is Your CBD and Plant Medicine?   With the popularity of CBD oils or “tinctures,” it was inevitable for other ingestible forms of CBD to crop up. Manufacturers are processing CBD in a variety of ways to try to increase…
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Can CBD Topicals Impact Post-Workout Soreness?

Can CBD Topicals Impact Post-Workout Soreness? You’ve stretched. You’ve warmed up. You’ve exercised. And now your muscles are sore from the exertion. Whether you’re strength training or engaging in a regular yoga practice, muscle…