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Cannabidiol is a popular natural remedy used for many common ailments. Better known as CBD, it is one of the 104 chemical compounds known as cannabinoids found in the cannabis or marijuana plant, Cannabis sativa (1). Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the main psychoactive cannabinoid found in cannabis, and causes the sensation of getting “high” that’s often associated with marijuana. However, unlike THC, CBD is not psychoactive. This quality makes CBD an appealing option for those who are looking for relief from pain and other symptoms without the mind-altering effects of marijuana or certain pharmaceutical drugs. CBD oil is made by extracting CBD from the cannabis plant, then diluting it with a carrier oil like coconut or hemp seed oil. It’s gaining momentum in the health and wellness world, with some scientific studies confirming it may help treat a variety of ailments like chronic pain and anxiety. Here are seven health benefits of CBD oil that are backed ...

MRS Brown's Boys star Brendan O'Carroll will have his hands full on BBC this year after landing himself another show as a quiz show host. But what is the quiz about and when is it set to air? Here's the lowdown... When does For Facts Sake start? The pilot has already been filmed and the series is set to air on BBC One later this year. The show is expected to run for 6 episodes. Brendan O'Carroll is back before then with series two of All Round to Mrs Brown's, his comedy talk show. In the first series that aired last year, James Blunt sang a song before puckering up for a kiss with Mrs Brown. BBC The show's title is a twist on Brendan's famous "feckin" catchphrase from Mrs Browns Boys. What is For Facts Sake? For Facts Sake is an-all new panel show that will "celebrate ordinary people and their extraordinary facts", with two teams competing against each other. The show's title is a twist on Bre...

Multi-award-winning comedy sensation  Mrs Brown's Boys  returns with two brand new and hilarious specials for Christmas 2018. Agnes and family are back, and they're bringing the Christmas spirit in a way that only they can to the fans who voted it  The Radio Times' best sitcom of the 21st century . It's going to be a festive Mrs Brown treat with all the trimmings - Christmas tree and all. Due to the popularity of Mrs Brown's Boys tickets will be allocated via  random draw . You can register at any time until  10pm on Wednesday 26 September . You can apply for a  maximum of two tickets per recording . You can register for tickets for as many recordings as you like but, should you be successful in the random draw, you will only receive tickets for  one show . Tickets for this show are strictly non-transferrable. Photographic proof of ID must be shown. If you cannot provide this proof you will be refused entry. If your photo...