Het begint vaak klein. Een beetje stijfheid in de ochtend. Een knie die niet meer helemaal soepel voelt. Een heup die protesteert bij het opstaan.

Maar langzaam verandert er iets. Bewegen wordt nadenken. Lopen wordt incalculeren.
En op een gegeven moment wordt pijn… een constante metgezel.

Voor veel mensen met artritis of artrose is dit geen momentopname, maar een dagelijks verhaal. In Nederland leven meer dan anderhalf miljoen mensen met artrose, en ook artritis komt op grote schaal voor. Wat deze mensen bindt, is niet alleen de pijn, maar ook het gevoel dat hun wereld stukje bij beetje kleiner wordt.

Want als je lichaam niet meer meewerkt, raakt dat alles. Je energie. Je slaap. Je stemming. Je vrijheid.

De ziekte van Parkinson sluipt langzaam het leven binnen.
Wat ooit vanzelf ging – lopen, schrijven, praten – vraagt ineens bewuste aandacht, energie en doorzettingsvermogen.

Maar wat vaak minder zichtbaar is voor de buitenwereld, is de mentale en emotionele belasting.

De gebroken nachten.
De constante spanning in het lichaam.
De angst voor achteruitgang.
Het gevoel jezelf stukje bij beetje te verliezen.

Parkinson is geen ziekte die alleen het lichaam raakt. Het raakt het hele mens-zijn.

En juist daarom groeit de behoefte aan benaderingen die verder kijken dan alleen symptoombestrijding.

Asthma: living with breath that sometimes refuses to cooperate

For people with asthma, breathing is not a given.
What is an automatic process for others can suddenly change into a feeling of pressure on the chest, wheezing or a moment of real shortness of breath for someone with asthma.

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways. The airways become oversensitive, narrow more quickly, and produce more mucus. This causes symptoms such as:

• shortness of breath

• coughing

• wheezing

• pressure on the chest

Many people live with the daily uncertainty of when the next attack will occur. Medications such as inhaled corticosteroids and bronchodilators can provide relief for many patients, but unfortunately, they are not always sufficient.

It is precisely for this reason that there is growing worldwide interest in new biological approaches that could potentially influence the underlying inflammatory processes.

One of the areas of research that is gaining increasing attention is the role of whole-plant cannabis extracts , and in particular full spectrum CBDa oil .

Endometriosis is much more than just "severe period pain." It's a chronic, inflammation-driven condition that profoundly impacts women's daily lives. Pain that recurs. Fatigue that doesn't go away. A nervous system that seems to be constantly "on." And on top of that, the mental burden: planning around your cycle, canceling work appointments, missing social activities, experiencing lack of understanding.

At CBD & Herb, we gather scientific publications and practical experience regarding full-spectrum cannabinoid extracts. In this article, we highlight the key insights from the research of Peter Vermeul , founder and owner of CBD Spain , with whom we collaborate as a distributor in Europe.

Lupus. A word often spoken softly, but it can hit hard in a person's life.

For those living with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) or another form of lupus, it's not an abstract medical concept. It's a daily reality. Waking up tired. Worrying about whether a flare-up is on its way. Joint pain that seems to arise for no reason. A body that sometimes feels like an adversary instead of an ally.

On our science page, we collect articles and research reports by Peter Vermeul , founder and owner of CBD Spain . In this blog post, we'll take you through the core of his comprehensive report on lupus and the potential role of Full Spectrum CBDa oil.

Not as a miracle cure.
But as a serious, scientifically substantiated complementary approach.

Living with diabetes is more than just numbers on a screen. It's waking up with an uncertain energy level, the constant need to adjust your diet, and the mental strain that often remains invisible to the outside world. Behind every glucose level is a person—with worries, hopes, fatigue, and the desire to regain some peace of mind and body.

In our practice at CBD & Herb, we see how people are looking for additional support alongside their existing treatment. Not to replace something, but to experience more balance. That's why we're collecting research on our science page by Peter Vermeul , founder of CBD Spain, which examines, among other things, the role of CBDa-dominant Full Spectrum oil in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

This article is an accessible summary of those insights — designed to engage you with both the science and the human side of the story.

Shingles is an intense and painful experience for many people. Burning nerve pain, blisters on the skin, and prolonged sensitivity can significantly impact daily life. Increasingly, natural support is being sought alongside conventional care—including full-spectrum cannabis extracts containing CBDa and THCa. But how does this actually work in the body?

At CBD & Herb, we collaborate with the research of Peter Vermeul, founder of CBD Spain. His vision revolves around whole plant extracts, where all the natural components of cannabis work together instead of isolated substances. In this article, we'll share the key insights—and how full-spectrum CBDa oil can potentially contribute to comfort and recovery.

When we talk about Full Spectrum CBDa oil , most people automatically think of the cannabis plant's flower buds. This makes sense, as that's where the highest cannabinoid concentrations are found. But anyone who truly understands how the plant works knows: the key to a complete and effective extract lies in the leaves .

Cannabis leaves are often viewed as waste material in the industry. According to Peter Vermeul , founder and owner of CBD Spain, this is a fundamental misconception. His research demonstrates that the leaves themselves contain a rich, complex, and largely underestimated phytochemical profile—with direct implications for the effectiveness of Full Spectrum CBDa oil.

Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), also known as butterfly disease, is a rare genetic skin condition that makes the skin extremely fragile. Even minimal friction can lead to painful blisters, open wounds, and long-term inflammation. For many patients, treatment primarily consists of wound care and pain relief, while the daily impact on quality of life remains significant.

In recent years, scientific interest in full-spectrum cannabis extracts has grown, particularly those that preserve cannabinoid acids like CBDa and THCa. Within EB research, we're increasingly seeing indications that these natural plant compounds may play a complementary role in pain, itching, and wound healing.

Crohn's disease is a chronic, often life-threatening inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract. Abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, and fluctuating disease activity define daily life for many people. Despite advances in conventional treatments—such as anti-inflammatories, immunosuppressants, and biologics—a significant group of patients continues to seek additional support. This is not because they are opposed to conventional care, but because it doesn't always provide sufficient relief or is associated with significant side effects.

In this quest, medicinal cannabis is increasingly gaining traction. Full-spectrum cannabis extracts , specifically CBDa-rich and THCa-rich oils , are attracting attention. In this blog post, we'll explore the key insights from research and practice, based on the work and analyses of Peter Vermeul , founder of CBD Spain . The goal: to provide insight into why full-spectrum CBDa oil can be beneficial for Crohn's disease—and why it differs significantly from isolated CBD products.

Anyone who delves into the effects of full spectrum CBDa oil will sooner or later come across a lesser-known but fascinating substance: CBGa (cannabigerolic acid) .
Although CBGa is often labeled a minor cannabinoid , scientific research shows that this designation is inaccurate. On the contrary: CBGa forms the biochemical starting point for virtually all other cannabinoids in the cannabis plant.

Within the research of Peter Vermeul – founder and owner of CBD Spain – CBGa plays a key role in understanding why unprocessed, full-spectrum extracts have such a broad and powerful action profile.

Migraine is not a simple headache, but a complex neurological disorder. During an attack, the trigeminovascular system becomes overactive, with substances like CGRP (Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide) and nitric oxide (NO) triggering a cascade of pain, neuroinflammation, and sensory oversensitivity. Light, sound, smell, nausea, and sometimes aura are common accompaniments.

The nervous system is, as it were, tuned too sharply.

It's precisely at this intersection—pain transmission, inflammation, neurotransmitters, and stress regulation—that the endocannabinoid system (ECS) comes into play. And that's precisely where the interest in full-spectrum cannabis extracts , and particularly CBDa-rich oils , arises.