Although the endocannabinoid system (ECS) has been around for millions of years, it was only recently discovered in 1992 as scientists were studying cannabis.

Though we have cannabis research to thank for the discovery of the ECS, the ECS has always been and will always be a part of us — whether we choose to use cannabis or not.

Understanding the endocannabinoid system can help you better understand how your body handles stress over time. Knowing this empowers you to create a self-care system that works for you.

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We believe you deserve to have the tools you need to make informed healthcare decisions. We built this business with the wellbeing of our families in mind. Our motto is Only the best for our family, only the best for yours.

We spend time researching and simplifying self-care science into accessible, free education for you. Then we certify and curate what we find to be the most trustworthy and effective CBD products on the market.

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With no FDA regulation on CBD, it can be hard to know which products and brands are worthy of our trust.

Our research into quality standards for medical marijuana uncovered that there is a wide range of approval levels for things like pesticides, heavy metals, solvents, and more from state to state. This really surprised us, so in 2019 we did hours of research and aggregated all of the lowest acceptable limits across all legal markets to create our own set of standards.

In order for a company to receive the Hempsley® Certified Seal, we require a full panel of lab reports that meet our rigorous limit requirements for cannabinoids, heavy metals, pesticides, residual solvents, mycotoxins, and microbials.

At the end of the day, we hope that our certification can support transparency for both buyers and sellers. We believe that being aware of what exactly is in your product and how it was made is important for creating a self-care system that works for you.

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We're so glad you asked! Our founder, Kristen, created Hempsley to share what she's learning about the endocannabinoid system and self-care with you — and she hopes you're inspired to share it, too.

1. SHARE: We have a collection of free downloads you can save, print, and share with friends and family.

2. DONATE: If you love our content, please consider making a donation so Kristen can dedicate extra time and energy to sharing more interesting and helpful information on Hempsley.

3. SHOP THROUGH US: If you decide to buy CBD or other tools to support your ECS, we'd appreciate you exploring our shop. With limited start-up funds, we keep a small collection of inventory that's displayed in our shop with a "Ships from Hempsley" badge — but we also have affiliate partnerships with a collection of brands we know and love.

When you make a purchase through a link with this symbol ↗, Hempsley will receive a commission at no extra cost to you. This lets us recommend a larger collection of trusted products to you without needing to invest thousands of dollars in inventory.

4. CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: We'd love to stay in touch and share any new info we learn about the ECS and how to care for it. Sign up for our email list (at the bottom of this page) and/or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and YouTube.

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