Charlotte’s Memory Lives On

Charlotte’s Memory Lives On

The little girl who inspired the company name, Charlotte’s Web, unfortunately passed away in early April of this year. She was 13 years old.  Charlotte Figi, a young American girl with Dravet syndrome, a rare and catastrophic type of epilepsy, wasn’t expected to live past the age of 8. After the discovery of CBD oil, her seizures had decreased dramatically.  Reporters Mallory Simon and Melissa Dunst Lipman made this statement in a CNN Health article...
Take Charge of Your Health

Take Charge of Your Health

July is Social Wellness Month, a time to focus on nurturing ourselves and our relationships. What perfect timing. We are all living a different life than we were six months ago, some more drastically than others. While many states have lifted the restrictions on quarantine, the coronavirus is still lingering (and presumably will be for awhile). Consider this post a firm reminder that your well-being isn’t going to take care of itself. Here are three...
Is CBG The New CBD?

Is CBG The New CBD?

We don’t need to dig into the trenches of what’s happening in the world right now amongst the coronavirus pandemic, riots, protests, and general negative news overwhelm. People have a hard time focusing when they aren’t confronted with heavy topics of racism and politics -- let alone trying to provide for their families and keep their professional lives afloat on top of that. Zakah Life’s core message revolves around loving all people, and believing in...
Why Wellness Matters

Why Wellness Matters

Everything we do relates to our wellbeing. In order for our bodies to be in top wellness shape, our mental, emotional, and physical health must be in alignment with one another. No shortcuts and no excuses -- wellness matters.  Wellness is the state of being in good health, especially as an actively pursued goal. It’s one thing to “get into” wellness for the sake of a better body or a better mood. It’s quite another...
Mental Health:  Why Keeping Your Mind Healthy Is Essential To Happiness

Mental Health: Why Keeping Your Mind Healthy Is Essential To Happiness

It was Mental Health Awareness month in May, and while it’s great an entire calendar month is dedicated to shedding light on such a momentous and real world issue, it’s important we take the time necessary to check in with our mental state regularly.  Staying mentally healthy keeps every aspect of our lives centered - work, family life, and personal pursuits - and we’re here to tell you exactly how to keep your mental state...
Achieving A Well-Balanced Life With Zakah Life

Achieving A Well-Balanced Life With Zakah Life

Creating a lifestyle that is equally as happy as it is healthy is the goal of many. While it may be easy in the beginning to kickstart a new workout regimen or plan your day around healthful eating - all while staying zen and mindful - It’s staying healthy that presents the ultimate challenge.  Forming healthy lifestyle habits is a matter of willpower, discipline and self-control. Combining these factors on a consistent basis is where...
What To Look For When Shopping For  A Hemp/CBD Product

What To Look For When Shopping For A Hemp/CBD Product

With the many companies selling hemp and CBD products today, it is extremely important you do your research before purchasing any hemp or CBD product to ensure you are in good hands.  Any product or business promising to relieve your pain, anxiety or any other ailment is not to be trusted. Every person’s body is different and takes to products differently, much like the way some people are sensitive to certain foods. Every person can...
Full-Spectrum Hemp vs. Broad Spectrum Hemp vs. CBD Isolate

Full-Spectrum Hemp vs. Broad Spectrum Hemp vs. CBD Isolate

If you’ve noticed the terms “full-spectrum,” “broad spectrum” and “isolate” when reading about hemp or CBD products but are in the dark about what they all mean, this post is intended to provide you with the important cliff notes of each description. Why do you need to know the difference among these three terms? As health-conscious consumers on the lookout for honest products to enhance your wellbeing, it can be confusing to know which products...