Nancy Walden’s Miraculous Journey
Nancy Walden, a 77-year-old woman diagnosed with stage 4 non-operable lung cancer in September 2023, shares her story. Doctors gave her a 50/50 chance of survival. She underwent radiation, chemo, and immunotherapy, which caused severe pain, thin/bruised skin, and neuropathy.
About 6 months into treatment, she started using Jim's CBD oil topically on her shoulders, back, chest, and legs. She credits it with:
Significantly relieving pain (especially back pain and neuropathy), allowing her to sleep at night.
Being gentle on her sensitive, chemo/radiation-damaged skin (no burning).
Helping shrink tumors in her left lung, leading to remission.
Giving her the strength and motivation to fight and survive when she was considered terminal.
She strongly recommends it for anyone dealing with cancer-related pain and believes it played a key role in saving her life.
On the Counter. Acne, Diet, and What I’m Actually Testing. (Copy)
There’s a bottle of Jim’s on the counter right now.
I’ve been running a personal trial on acne. The CBD side seems to push back on the process that lets whiteheads fully mature. When something is trying to form, it interrupts it before it develops. At the same time it eases the irritation and the leftover marks so the area can settle and heal.
The other half is the American diet. A lot of what we eat creates irritation. When that load is high, the skin has more to fight. When the diet is cleaner, Jim’s has less to work against. The product doesn’t create a problem to solve. It supports the skin when something is already trying to form.
So far the whiteheads that start don’t finish the way they used to. Still in the middle of it. Results are personal. But the bottle is on the counter for a reason.
There’s a bottle of Jim’s on the counter right now.
I’ve been running a personal trial on acne. Not a clinical study — just consistent use and paying attention to what happens on my own skin. The idea is that the CBD side can push back on the process that lets whiteheads fully mature. When something is trying to form, the CBD seems to interrupt it before it develops. At the same time it eases the irritation and the leftover marks so the area can settle and heal instead of staying inflamed.
That’s only half of it.
The other half is the American diet. A lot of what we eat creates irritation and inflammation in the body. When that load is high, the skin has more to fight. When the diet is cleaner and the irritation drops, Jim’s has less to work against. The product doesn’t create a problem to solve. It supports the skin when something is already trying to form.
So far the whiteheads that start don’t finish the way they used to. The spots that do show up calm down faster and leave less behind. I’m still in the middle of it. Results are personal. But the bottle is on the counter for a reason.
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These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Individual results vary. For topical use only.
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Moving, Staying Active, and the Recovery That Makes It Possible
I stay active because it keeps everything else working. Coaching, events, training, just getting outside. The body feels better when it moves.
The other half is recovery. You can stay active for a long time if the recovery keeps up. When it doesn’t, the small things start adding up. Good recovery isn’t a bonus. It’s what lets the active part continue.
Jim’s is part of that for me. After a session or a long day, a thin layer on the spots that took the work. The DMSO helps it move past the surface so the CBD can support the area. It doesn’t replace sleep or smart training. It just helps the recovery side keep pace with the moving side.
Staying active is the goal. Recovery is what makes it sustainable.
I stay active because it keeps everything else working. Coaching, events, training, just getting outside. The body feels better when it moves, and it feels worse when it sits still for too long. That’s not complicated.
The other half is recovery. You can stay active for a long time if the recovery keeps up. When it doesn’t, the small things start adding up — stiff joints, slower recovery between sessions, the kind of fatigue that makes the next day feel heavier than it should. Good recovery isn’t a bonus. It’s what lets the active part continue.
Jim’s is part of that for me. After a session, after a long day on my feet, or just when something feels tight, a thin layer on the spots that took the work. The DMSO helps it move past the surface so the CBD can support the area instead of just sitting on top. It doesn’t replace sleep, food, or smart training. It just helps the recovery side keep pace with the moving side.
Staying active is the goal. Recovery is what makes it sustainable.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or injury. Individual experiences vary. For topical use only.
Wrists, Massage Work, and the Long Game
I’m not a massage therapist, but I’ve been around people who have done it for years. The wrists and hands take the volume — gripping, pressure, sustained positions. Over time it can turn into the kind of ache that doesn’t fully go away.
Jim’s is one of the things I’ve seen used on those wrists. Thin layer before or after the work. It eases the surface pain so the hands can keep going, and the DMSO helps move things through the tissue instead of just sitting on top. Better local circulation supports the body’s own repair.
The people who last treat recovery like part of the job. Hands and wrists included.
I’m not a massage therapist.
But I’ve been around people who have done it for years. The ones who stay in it long enough start talking about their wrists and hands the same way other people talk about knees or shoulders. Repetitive gripping, pressure, sustained positions. Over time it can turn into the kind of ache that doesn’t fully go away — carpal tunnel territory for some, general tendon and joint fatigue for others.
Grenada Theatre Built in 1924
That’s volume, just in a different shape.
Jim’s is one of the things I’ve seen used on those wrists. Thin layer before a long session or after the work is done. It eases the surface pain so the hands can keep working, and the DMSO helps move things through the tissue instead of just sitting on top. Better local circulation supports the body’s own repair process. It doesn’t erase years of use, but it can make the difference between finishing the day tight and finishing it functional.
The people who last in that work tend to treat recovery like part of the job. Hands and wrists included.
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These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or injury. Individual experiences vary. For topical use only.
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During his April 10, 2008 solo show at the Arlington, Eddie Vedder began the night playing piano from the second-story balcony before sliding down a rope to the stage like a pirate.
Long Day in Los Olivos. Started and Ended on the Joints.
Long day in Los Olivos.
Just wrapped the 2026 Santa Barbara Vintners Festival at Firestone Estate. Beautiful country. Early start, on your feet all day, joints talking by late morning.
I put Jim’s on the knees and lower legs before the first shift. Thin layer. Same thing after the shower at the end of the day.
Woke up ready to do it again. No drama. Just functional.
Easy money is easier when the joints aren’t negotiating with you at the end of the shift.
Long Day in Los Olivos. Started and Ended on the Joints.
Beautiful country. Long day.
I just wrapped the 2026 Santa Barbara Vintners Festival Grand Tasting at Firestone Estate in Los Olivos. Wine country looks the way it’s supposed to look in October — quiet hills, good light, people actually enjoying themselves. Behind the scenes it was the usual festival clock: early, on your feet, moving, standing, shifting weight, resetting stations, keeping the day moving until it was done.
Joints felt it by late morning. That’s normal.
I put Jim’s on the knees and lower legs before the first shift. Thin layer. Let it sit. Then I went to work.
Same thing at the end of the day. Shower first. Then another pass on the joints before I sat down for real. Not a recovery ritual. Just the jar that was already in the bag.
I woke up the next morning ready to do it again if I had to. No drama. No “I need a day off.” Just functional. That’s the whole point when the work is physical and the schedule doesn’t care how your knees feel at 4 p.m.
Easy money is easier when the joints aren’t negotiating with you at the end of the shift.
Jim’s is the CBD + DMSO cream so it doesn’t sit on the surface. THC-free. A little goes a long way on clean skin. Same move I’ve been using on festival weekends and long field days.
Los Olivos was a good one. The hills looked right. The day was long. The joints held up.
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These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or injury. One person’s festival day is not a clinical result. For topical use only.
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Indian Summer. Three Days. The Jar After the Shower.
Three festival days on cement and asphalt in the heat. Hips felt it. Shower first, then Jim’s on the lower half. Monday I could still do another day.
Festival weekend in Carpinteria. Indian summer. Hot, long hours, festival food, cement and asphalt under your feet the whole time.
The body felt it all the way to the hips.
Night one I showered first. That matters. Hot water opens things up. Then a layer of Jim’s on the lower half — not a spa routine, a reset. Shower opened the pores. DMSO did the rest of the walking. CBD went with it.
I woke up in pretty good shape. Not “new knees.” Good enough to do it again.
California Avocado Festival, 40th year — Oct. 2–4, 2026, downtown Carpinteria
The method that held
Before the shift: feet and knees.
After the shower, before bed: the lower half again.
That’s the extra-at-night move, used on a festival clock. A little goes a long way. Clean skin. Thin layer. Let the carrier work while you’re horizontal.
Today is Monday. I could do another day. It’s still hot out. That’s the scoreboard.
Free street festival on Linden Avenue, between Carpinteria Avenue and 6th Street. Theme: Peace, Love & Guacamole. Run as a nonprofit; proceeds and grants go to groups including the Carpinteria Education Foundation and FFA. Organizers expected a huge weekend — public estimates ran from the tens of thousands up toward 75,000–80,000.
What this is
Not a heat protocol. Not a hip study. Three days on a hard surface in Indian summer, a jar that was already in the bag, and a body that showed up Monday.
Jim’s is CBD + DMSO so it doesn’t sit on the surface. THC-free. The shower is the setup. The cream is the closer.
Turn the light on. Keep the jar close. Same idea, different weekend.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or injury. One weekend is not a clinical result. For topical use only.
Three days of music: 60+ bands across four stages (Main, Seal, Grotto, Youth). Names on the bill included Doublewide Kings, Cornerstone, False Puppet, Spencer the Gardener, Redfish, and Ian Cochran on the Grotto stage after the guacamole contest. Alan Parsons judged the guac contest and stayed to watch.
I Missed the Step. Then I Went for Jim’s
Half asleep. Patio light off. Missed the step. Forearm took the door edge.
First thought was Jim’s — last big bottle, couple pumps, extra at night.
Woke up tender, less wrecked. Two days later it’s a bruise I can live with. Daily life kept going.
Half asleep. Phone in my hand. Patio light off. Stepped out toward the garage, missed the step in the dark, stumbled.
Caught myself. Forearm found the edge of the door instead.
Throb. Immediate.
First thought wasn’t ice. Wasn’t the light switch I should’ve hit. First thought was Jim’s.
I’m down to the last big bottle. Couple pumps on the forearm. Let it sit.
The method I actually use now
Extra at night.
Not a ceremony. A heavier pass before bed so it’s on while you’re horizontal instead of using the arm. I woke up still tender — not that hot, injured, don’t-touch-it feeling. Sore. Functional. Daily life didn’t get cancelled.
Two days later I’m looking at a small bruise. That’s the leftover. Not the whole arm running the house.
I’m not writing a study. I’m writing a dark patio, a door frame, and the jar that was already in reach.
Why that was the first thought
Because this is what the bottle is for in real life.
Not a marble counter. A missed step. CBD + DMSO so it doesn’t just sit on the skin. THC-free. Last big bottle, so you notice when you’re low.
The patio light is still the smarter move. Jim’s is what you grab when you didn’t make the smarter move.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any injury. One person’s night and next morning is not a clinical result. For topical use only.
Why Jim Reads the Big DMSO Essays
DMSO is trending again — vessels, circulation, old studies. Jim reads it because the molecule was never just a solvent. Here’s what we take for a cream, and what we leave in the essay.
DMSO is loud again.
Long articles. Circulation. Blood vessels. Old studies pulled out of storage. Jim reads them. He’s not collecting miracles for a label. He’s been watching what happens when this molecule is in a cream people actually use — and the essays keep circling the same idea he built the jar around:
DMSO does not behave like a normal ingredient.
That’s the takeaway worth teaching.
What the literature keeps repeating (without turning us into a hospital)
Researchers didn’t study DMSO because it smells pretty. They studied it because it does a handful of strange, useful things at once:
It crosses barriers.
Most carriers damage the door to get through. DMSO is repeatedly described as moving through tissue and taking other compounds with it — without torching the membrane on the way. That’s the whole reason it’s next to the CBD. Delivery. Not décor.
It’s been poked at for circulation and vessels for a long time.
Not “Jim’s heals arteries.” This: labs have looked at how DMSO relates to platelets, vessel tone, free radicals, and local blood flow. One current essay is stacking that pile and aiming it at strokes and clots. We are not stealing that aim. We are admitting the molecule has a bigger research shadow than “solvent from a paper mill.”
People have used it on the surface for decades.
Barns. Training rooms. Old clinic shelves. Topical DMSO shows up in the historical record next to sore tissue, local irritation, even old combinations aimed at surface-level circulation problems. That’s heritage. It’s not a diagnosis on your jar.
It doesn’t just vanish.
A portion converts toward MSM — another sulfur compound people already talk about for tissue and comfort. Same family. Different chapter.
Jim’s version of that stack is simple: CBD needs a ride. DMSO is the ride. The cream is for the place you can put your hand.
What Jim actually takes from a piece like that
He doesn’t take “cancel the ambulance.”
He takes:
This molecule was never boring.
Absorption is the job.
If people feel a difference where they put it, that tracks with a carrier that doesn’t sit in the lobby.
Impressive results on a back, a set of event hands, a harness burn, a travel morning — those are topical stories. Keep them topical.
That’s the gray: we respect the size of the DMSO file. We refuse to pretend a pump bottle is stroke care.
The impressive part of Jim’s product, in his house, has been ordinary and loud at the same time. Somebody sleeps wrong and gets off the lounge. Somebody works 7 to 11 and can still use their hands. Somebody puts a backpack on and walks to a shuttle. That’s not a Substack about saving millions. That’s a jar that showed up.
How to read the big article like an adult
When the headline says vessels and strokes, split it in two.
Pile A — education: DMSO is more than a solvent. Carrier. Old research trail. Free-radical talk. Circulation interest. Why it’s even in a cream.
Pile B — not our product: stroke on the way to the hospital, dissolving DVTs, black limbs pink again, varicose veins gone in days. That’s their essay. If that situation is real, it’s a clinic and a phone call, not Relief 1000.
Jim can be inspired by Pile A and still sell a cream.
The sentence we’re willing to stand on
DMSO is in Jim’s because it helps the cream get past the surface.
The rest of the internet can write novels about blood vessels. We’ll keep teaching the molecule, keep the results in the real rooms we’ve already shown you, and keep the emergency department where it belongs.
Same DMSO they’re yelling about.
Different assignment.
That’s the gray, and we’re staying in it.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, including stroke, clotting disorders, or vascular disease. For topical use only. Seek emergency care for stroke or heart symptoms.
Day 3: I Dropped Ed at the Airport Shuttle
Heavy pass of Jim’s on his back. Backpack on. Carry-on on. Walked to the shuttle. Sleep, a meal, a massage, and the jar. I think we did our job.
Just dropped Ed at airport pickup.
Heavy helping of Jim’s on his back before he got out. Not a dab. A real pass. Then he put a backpack on. Then the carry-on. Then he walked himself over to the shuttle spot.
That’s the whole scoreboard.
Day 1 he woke up on the lounge and the hallway was a negotiation. Day 2 he was walking at a 7. Day 3 he loaded his own gear and went to the curb.
What got him there
No movie montage.
Sleep.
A good meal.
An evening massage.
Jim’s Relief 1000 on the back — CBD + DMSO, THC-free, the jar that was already in the house.
We didn’t put him on a plane with a miracle. We put him on his feet with enough mobility to wear the bags and make the shuttle.
I think we did our job. The lounge chair can keep the first night. It doesn’t get the airport.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or injury. One person’s travel morning is not a medical result. For topical use only.
Day 2: Ed’s Walking. The Clock Is Still Loud.
Yesterday the lounge chair won. Today Ed’s walking — pain at a 7, down from a 9. Evening massage with Jim’s Relief 1000. Flight’s still coming. Gotta get him back in the game.
Day 1 was the lounge chair and a man who could barely negotiate the hallway.
Day 2 he’s walking around.
Not pretty. Not “back in the gym.” Walking. He put the morning at a 7. Yesterday was a 9. That’s the only scoreboard that matters tonight.
Flight still wants him. So the job tonight is simple: keep him moving, keep the back from locking back up, get him closer to travel-ready.
The evening plan
No ice bath theater. No lecture.
Ed gets an evening massage with Jim’s Relief 1000 — medium size. Pure CBD cream. DMSO in the mix so it doesn’t just sit on the surface. THC-free.
Hands on the back. Thin layers. Let it work while he stays in the house and not on that lounge.
Gotta get him back in the game. That’s it.
What Day 2 actually looks like
Day 2 is not a commercial.
It’s a Marine who slept wrong on outdoor furniture, made it through one night, and can now walk the room at a 7 instead of living at a 9. Bathroom trips are not a project anymore. Sitting down is not a negotiation with a referee.
He still has a plane to catch. A 7 still hurts. We are not pretending otherwise.
Jim’s stays out. Medium jar. Enough for another pass tonight and another in the morning if he needs it.
The lounge chair already had its moment. It doesn’t get a sequel.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or injury. Pain levels described are one person’s report. For topical use only.
Ed’s in Town. The Lounge Chair Won the First Round.
Marine buddy. Digital nomad. Asleep on the outdoor lounge. Woke up with a back in agony. Jim’s went on. He made it to the restroom and back to a chair. Flight’s Wednesday. Clock’s ticking.
Ed’s in town.
Marine. Workout buddy. Digital nomad bouncing Bangkok to Tokyo. The kind of guy who treats a long-haul calendar like a gym schedule.
He fell asleep on the outdoor lounge.
Woke up in agony. Back locked. Not “stiff from the flight.” The kind of wrecked where the next five feet look like a negotiation.
I didn’t give a speech. I went and got Jim’s.
What actually happened
He could not casually stroll anywhere. That was the problem. Flight’s Wednesday. Clock’s ticking.
Jim’s on the back. CBD + DMSO. Fast absorption. Deeper than a cream that sits there looking expensive. THC-free. No menthol circus.
Then the only update that mattered:
He could move.
Restroom. Back to a comfortable seat in the house. Not a victory lap. Not “fixed.” Upright. Mobile. Inside.
That’s Day 1 of this visit. The plane is still the boss of the week.
Why this is the story
Because this is how the jar actually gets used.
Not a marble bathroom. A lounge chair that betrayed a Marine. A buddy who has to be on a plane Wednesday. You put the cream where it hurts and you wait to see if he can stand up and walk the hallway.
Ed still has work to do before that flight. Sleep. Easy movement. Another pass of Jim’s. Not heroics.
I’m not writing that Jim’s cleared a back injury for international travel. I’m writing that this morning the lounge chair won, Jim’s got put on, and Ed made it from the chair to the bathroom and back to a seat in the house.
For a guy who was stuck, that was the whole assignment.
Wednesday can panic later. Today he can move.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or injury. For topical use only. Severe back pain after an awkward sleep or travel is a reason to use judgment — a cream is not a diagnosis.
I Handed My Boss Jim’s Before the Event Started
Some people pack extra radios. I packed Jim’s.
My boss’s hands were already a mess before doors — cracked, angry eczema and a long event ahead. So I put a jar in his hand at the start, not at hour ten.
No speech. Just: use this early. Wash. Dry. Thin layer. Get back on the radio.
Jim’s is CBD + DMSO for fast absorption and deeper penetration. THC-free. Built for comfort where you put it — not a cream that sits on the surface.
I handed my boss Jim’s and hoped his hands would last the day.
Some people show up with extra radios.
I showed up with Jim’s.
My boss has bad eczema on his hands. Event days make it worse — sanitizer, gloves, dust, wash stations, no break. So before the schedule ate us, I put a jar of Jim’s CBD cream in his hand.
No speech. Just: use this early. Keep it on you.
I wanted it on him at the start, not after his hands were already wrecked at hour ten.
Jim’s is a strong CBD + DMSO combo for rapid absorption and deeper skin penetration. Formulated to support comfort where you apply it — not to sit on the surface. THC-free. No added drugs.
Wash. Dry. Thin layer. Let it settle. Get back on the radio.
I handed my boss Jim’s and hoped his hands would last the event.
The Molecule That Can’t Sit Still
Most creams wait at the door. DMSO does not.
It started as a paper-mill byproduct. Now it’s the reason Jim’s CBD cream doesn’t just sit on the skin. DMSO moves through the barrier fast and helps carry CBD with it — rapid absorption, deeper penetration, less “spa lotion that never clocks in.”
Yes, some people notice a faint garlic note. That’s the molecule’s calling card, not a flaw. High-purity DMSO keeps the drama down. After it does the delivery work, part of it can convert to MSM.
Weird origin. Serious delivery.
Jim’s CBD: premium CBD + high-purity DMSO. THC-free. Built for targeted comfort where you apply it — not a menthol show on the surface.
The Molecule That Can’t Sit Still:
Why a Paper-Mill Byproduct Is the Secret Wingman in Jim’s CBD Cream
The Molecule That Can’t Sit Still
Most skincare ingredients behave. They sit on the surface. They smell like a spa. They wait to be invited in.
DMSO does not wait.
Dimethyl sulfoxide — DMSO — is a sulfur compound that started life as a byproduct of making paper. Not a mountain herb. Not a luxury oil. A wood-pulp leftover that chemists noticed could slide through skin with almost rude efficiency. It doesn’t knock. It doesn’t linger at the door. It goes through.
That’s why it ended up in Jim’s CBD cream.
The bouncer problem
Your skin is not a welcome mat. The outer layer is a tight little security system. Most CBD topicals never really get past it. They sit there looking expensive while the good stuff stays on the sidewalk.
DMSO is the friend who knows the back entrance.
It moves through the skin barrier quickly and can carry other compounds with it. In a cream, that means the CBD isn’t just parked on top of the skin. It’s being escorted deeper, faster, instead of hanging around like a guest who never takes off their coat.
That’s the whole point of the pairing:
Strong CBD + DMSO combination that allows for rapid absorption and deeper skin penetration.
Not magic. Chemistry with a personality.
Yes, the garlic thing is real
Let’s not pretend this molecule is polite.
Some people notice a faint garlic-like taste or scent after using DMSO. That’s a known quirk of the compound, not a defect in the jar. Lower-quality DMSO makes it worse. High-purity DMSO — the kind that belongs in a product you put on your body — keeps that drama down.
Think of it as the molecule’s calling card. It got in. It did the job. It left a note.
Then it changes outfits
Here’s the off-the-wall part most brands skip:
After DMSO does its carrier work, a portion of it can convert in the body toMSM — another sulfur compound people already know from joint-and-tissue conversations. Same family. Different job.
So the story isn’t just “solvent + cream.”
It’s:
1. CBD needs a ride.
2. DMSO is the ride.
3. DMSO later shows up as MSM.
That’s why Jim didn’t treat DMSO like a trendy add-on. He treated it like the delivery system.
What this cream is actually trying to do
Jim’s formula is simple on purpose:
- Premium CBD
- High-purity, low-odor DMSO
- THC-free
- No added drugs
- Built for targeted application, not a menthol circus
The goal is not to slap a cooling sensation on the surface and call it a day. The goal is a topical that gets past the first layer and supports comfort where you put it.
Formulated to support comfort at the application site rather than remaining only on the surface.
That’s the difference between a cream that performs and a cream that just smells like it might.
Why this story belongs on the internet
Because “another CBD cream” is boring.
“A paper-mill molecule that sneaks CBD through your skin and sometimes tastes like garlic” is not boring.
DMSO is strange. It is specific. It is the reason this jar doesn’t behave like the ones sitting next to it. People remember the weird true thing. They forget the generic wellness paragraph.
Jim’s CBD didn’t invent sulfur. It just refused to leave the interesting ingredient out of the story.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For topical use only. Consult your healthcare provider if you have questions.
I Saw the Funniest Thing at the Ballfield Yesterday…
A few weeks ago, I handed out Jim’s CBD samples to the guys on my baseball team. Three weeks later, I caught our starting pitcher trying to squeeze the last few drops out of his tiny sample bottle before taking the mound. The funniest part? He'd been using it before every game. At some point, you have to stop squeezing the sample and buy the bottle!
A few weeks ago, I brought a pack of Jim's CBD samples to the baseball field and handed them out to the guys on the team.
I figured, Why not? Give it a try.
Well… apparently, it was a hit.
After games, the guys started telling me how good their bodies felt. The usual bumps, bruises, and soreness that come with playing a full baseball game seemed less noticeable to them, and pretty soon the little sample bottles were making their way around the dugout.
Then something funny happened.
The following week, I started noticing guys applying it before the game.
Apparently, they had figured out they liked having it around.
Week three came around.
Then yesterday was our last game.
And that's when I saw it.
Out of the corner of my eye, I watched our starting pitcher standing there before the game, trying to get the last few dropsout of his little Jim's CBD sample bottle.
He squeezed it.
Nothing.
Squeezed it again.
Still nothing.
He gave it one more shot, shook the bottle, squeezed…
Maybe one last drop.
Then he walked out to the mound.
I couldn't help but laugh.
I thought to myself:
"Buddy… you've been using that tiny sample for three weeks. I think it's time to buy the bottle."
And That's the Problem With Samples
We give people samples because we want them to experience Jim's CBD for themselves.
That's the whole point.
Try it.
See how you like it.
See how it fits into your routine.
But apparently, we're creating a new problem:
People love the sample so much they're trying to make it last forever.
And I get it.
Nobody likes spending money on something they haven't tried.
That's exactly why samples are so useful.
But if you've been carrying the same little bottle around for three weeks, applying it before baseball games, and squeezing it for the last drop before taking the mound…
You've already answered the question.
You like the product.
Now buy the bottle.
From the Dugout to Your Daily Routine
That's actually one of my favorite things about watching people discover Jim's CBD.
It starts with curiosity.
Someone tries it.
Then they use it again.
Then they start keeping it in their bag.
Then suddenly they're wondering where the next bottle is.
That's how a product becomes part of your routine.
For our baseball guys, it started with a few samples.
Now they're applying it before games and keeping what's left for afterward.
And that little pitcher?
I'm pretty sure his sample bottle officially retired yesterday.
So, How Do I Get These Guys to Pull the Trigger?
Maybe I don't.
Maybe I just let the empty bottles do the talking.
Because sometimes the best product recommendation isn't a sales pitch.
It's a guy standing on the field before the game, desperately trying to squeeze one last drop out of a three-week-old sample.
That's when you know the sample did its job.
Now, coach…
Buy the bottle.
Individual experiences vary. Jim's CBD products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This story reflects personal experiences and is not a guarantee of results.
The Pain You Can't Quite Explain
Sometimes you know exactly why something hurts. Other times, you just know something doesn't feel right. From unexplained aches and sore spots to the everyday discomfort that comes with an active life, discover how targeted topical use of Jim's CBD has become part of a simple, personalized wellness routine.
Sometimes you know exactly why something hurts.
You played a tough game.
You worked in the yard.
You lifted something you probably shouldn't have.
You slept wrong.
And then there are those other times.
You just feel something.
A strange ache. A sore spot. A tight area. Discomfort that seems to come and go. You can't quite put your finger on what caused it, but you know it's there.
That's where I started thinking differently about Jim's CBD.
A Story That Got My Attention
A gentleman recently told me something that caught me completely off guard.
He said he had been experiencing discomfort around his side and, after using Jim's CBD, the discomfort went away.
He described the experience almost like a miracle.
Now, I'm not a doctor, and neither I nor Jim's CBD can tell someone what is causing pain or discomfort. Pain in the kidney or flank area can have many possible causes and should be evaluated by a healthcare professional when it's persistent, severe, or concerning.
But his story made me think about something else.
We don't always know where discomfort is actually coming from.
Sometimes what feels like one thing may actually involve muscles, joints, connective tissue, or other structures in the surrounding area.
That's one reason I like the idea of a targeted topical.
You Know Your Body
At 44, I've learned to pay attention to my body.
I coach baseball. I catch nine innings of men's fast-pitch baseball. I stay active, and I've accumulated my share of old injuries, bumps, bruises, sore joints, and random aches along the way.
I don't always know exactly why something is bothering me.
But I usually know where it is.
That's where Jim's CBD comes in.
I apply it directly to the area I'm focused on and massage it into the skin.
It's simple.
No complicated routine.
No guessing about where to apply it.
I know where I feel it, so that's where I apply it.
The Areas We Don't Think About
Most people think about using topical products on obvious areas like knees, shoulders, or backs.
But what about the places you don't normally think about?
Your hands after a day of work.
Your fingers after hours of gripping something.
Your feet after walking all day.
Your hip after sitting in the car for hours.
Your shoulder blade after sleeping in a strange position.
Your forearm after repetitive work.
That little spot that you can't quite explain but keeps reminding you that it's there.
These are the kinds of situations where a topical product can become part of your everyday routine.
Why We Put DMSO in Our Formula
This is also where DMSO becomes important.
At Jim's CBD, we refer to DMSO as an antioxidant carrier.
DMSO is a naturally derived sulfur compound with antioxidant properties and an exceptional ability to penetrate the skin. It helps make our formula about more than simply putting CBD on the surface.
Our goal is targeted topical delivery.
You apply it where you want to focus your attention.
That's one of the reasons we believe the combination of high-quality broad-spectrum CBD and exceptionally pure DMSO makes Jim's CBD different.
Sometimes You Just Want to Feel Better
I don't believe every ache needs a complicated explanation.
Sometimes your body is simply telling you that an area needs some attention.
Listen to it.
Take a few minutes.
Apply your topical.
Massage the area.
And give your body the opportunity to respond.
That's how I use Jim's CBD.
And that's why I keep it close.
One Important Reminder
If you have unexplained, persistent, severe, or worsening pain—especially abdominal, flank, or kidney-area pain—don't simply cover it up with a topical product.
Find out what's causing it.
Jim's CBD is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
But for those everyday areas of discomfort that are part of an active life, a targeted topical can be a simple addition to your personal wellness routine.
Because sometimes you don't know exactly why something hurts.
You just know where.
And that's where you start.
Individual experiences vary. This article is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Jim's CBD products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you experience unexplained or persistent pain, consult a qualified healthcare professional.
More Than Pain Relief: The Beauty Potential of Jim's CBD
Discover the beauty potential of Jim’s CBD. Beyond muscle and joint relief, explore how DMSO and MSM may support healthier-looking skin for active women over 40. Whole-body care starts here.
When most people hear "CBD cream," they think about sore muscles, joints, or an active lifestyle.
But at Jim's CBD, we're starting to look at our formula differently.
Could Jim's CBD also have a place in your beauty routine?
We think the possibilities are worth exploring.
DMSO: More Than a Solvent
DMSO (Dimethyl Sulfoxide) is a naturally derived sulfur compound classified as a non-toxic organic solvent. But one of its most interesting properties is its ability to penetrate the skin and help carry other compounds with it.
That's why we call DMSO an "antioxidant carrier."
In our formula, DMSO is designed to help transport broad-spectrum CBD through the skin to the area where you're applying it.
And there's another interesting part of the story.
A portion of DMSO is naturally metabolized by the body into MSM (methylsulfonylmethane), another sulfur-containing compound that has been studied for its potential role in supporting healthy connective tissue and skin.
What Does MSM Have to Do With Beauty?
This is where things get interesting.
Research involving MSM has explored several aspects of skin health. One human study reported improvements in facial wrinkles, skin roughness, firmness, elasticity, and hydration following oral MSM supplementation.
That doesn't prove that applying Jim's CBD produces the same results. But it does raise an interesting question:
Could sulfur-containing compounds have a bigger role in healthy-looking skin than we've traditionally considered?
We think that's worth exploring.
Your Face Isn't the Only Skin Worth Taking Care Of
Beauty doesn't stop at your jawline.
Think about your:
Hands
Neck and décolletage
Elbows and knees
Legs
Feet
Areas exposed to the elements
These parts of your body experience sunlight, weather, exercise, friction, dryness, and everyday wear just like your face does.
That's why some women are beginning to think about topical care as whole-body self-care, rather than limiting their skincare routine to their face.
Jim's CBD can easily become part of that routine.
Apply it where you want to focus your attention. Massage it into the skin. Make it part of your evening ritual.
For the Woman Who Doesn't Sit Still
We're especially interested in the active woman over 40.
The woman who plays pickleball.
Golfs on the weekends.
Works on her feet.
Gardens.
Travels.
Exercises.
Takes care of everyone else.
And isn't interested in slowing down.
Her body deserves attention, too.
We're Not Claiming a Miracle
Let's be clear: Jim's CBD isn't a miracle cream, and we're not claiming it has been clinically proven to erase wrinkles, rebuild collagen, or reverse skin aging.
What we are saying is that the ingredients in our formula have properties and research behind them that make the beauty potential fascinating.
DMSO's ability to penetrate the skin is well documented.
MSM continues to be studied for its relationship to skin health.
And the science surrounding sulfur compounds, oxidative stress, connective tissue, and healthy skin continues to evolve.
We're interested in where that science leads.
Because sometimes the best products come from asking a simple question:
What else could Jim's CBD do?
We're still exploring.
And we're just getting started.
This article is for educational purposes only and is not medical or dermatological advice. Jim's CBD products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Individual experiences vary. Always use products as directed and consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding persistent or concerning skin changes.
Why Jim's CBD Belongs in Every Pickleball Bag
Pickleball is more demanding than it looks. Discover why Jim's CBD is becoming a must-have for players looking to make topical CBD part of their before, between-match, and post-game routine.
If you play pickleball regularly, you already know the drill.
You pack your paddle.
You grab your balls.
You bring water.
Maybe a towel, sunscreen, and a change of clothes.
But there's one thing I think every serious pickleball player should have in their bag:
Jim's CBD.
Not because pickleball is dangerous.
Because pickleball is demanding.
And the more you play, the more you start to appreciate taking care of your body before, during, and after you step on the court.
Before You Play: Get Your Body Ready
Pickleball looks easy from the sidelines.
Then you play.
Quick lateral movements. Short sprints. Reaching. Rotating. Bending. Lunging. Repeated swings. Fast reactions.
And depending on how competitive you are, you might do it for several hours.
Before I play, I like to apply Jim's CBD to the areas that I know are going to get the most work.
For some players, that might be their knees.
For others, their shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, feet, or lower back.
The idea is simple:
Pay attention to your body before it demands your attention.
Jim's CBD is easy to apply, absorbs quickly, and fits into a pre-game routine without adding another complicated step.
Between Matches: Stay in Your Routine
Tournament days are a different animal.
One match becomes two.
Two becomes three.
Then suddenly you've been on the court for hours.
There's often a lot of downtime between matches, which makes it a perfect opportunity to check in with your body.
How are your knees feeling?
How are your feet?
What about that shoulder?
Maybe your elbow is getting a little more attention than you'd like.
That's when I like having Jim's CBD right there in my bag.
A quick application between matches can become part of your routine while you hydrate, grab a snack, and get ready for the next game.
After Practice: Take Care of What Worked
The end of the match isn't necessarily the end of the day.
For many players, that's when they start noticing how much work their body actually did.
Maybe your legs are tired.
Maybe you've been gripping your paddle for two hours.
Maybe your shoulders and back have had a workout you didn't realize you were getting.
That's where I like using Jim's CBD as part of my post-play routine.
Apply it to the areas that worked hardest, give yourself a few minutes, and move on with your day.
Why DMSO Makes Jim's CBD Different
This is where Jim's CBD is different from many topical products.
Our formula combines broad-spectrum CBD with exceptionally high-purity DMSO.
At Jim's CBD, we refer to DMSO as an antioxidant carrier. While it is chemically classified as a non-toxic organic solvent, DMSO is also a naturally derived sulfur compound with antioxidant properties and an exceptional ability to penetrate the skin.
That makes it an important part of our topical formulation.
The goal isn't simply to put CBD on your skin.
It's to create a topical formula designed to help deliver those ingredients through the skin to the area you're focusing on.
Why Pickleball Players?
Pickleball is unique because it attracts players of all ages and fitness levels.
You don't have to be a professional athlete.
You don't even have to consider yourself an athlete.
You just have to enjoy playing.
And that's exactly why taking care of your body matters.
You might play once a week.
You might play every morning.
You might play three-hour tournaments on the weekend.
Whatever your level, you're asking your body to move, react, rotate, reach, stop, start, and repeat.
Your paddle is part of your equipment.
Your shoes are part of your equipment.
Your water bottle is part of your equipment.
Why shouldn't taking care of your body be part of your equipment too?
Put It in Your Bag
The best thing about a product you actually use is having it when you need it.
That's why I think of Jim's CBD as a pickleball-bag essential.
Keep it with your paddles.
Keep it in your tournament bag.
Keep it in your car.
Use it before you play.
Use it between matches.
Use it afterward.
Make it part of your routine.
Because the goal isn't to stop playing.
The goal is to keep playing.
And if you're anything like the pickleball players we know, that's exactly what you want to do.
Pack your paddle. Pack your water. Pack Jim's CBD. Then get on the court.
Individual experiences vary. This article is intended for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Jim's CBD products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always use products as directed.
We Use a Lot of Jim's CBD at My House
I get asked all the time if I actually use Jim's CBD. The answer is yes—every single day. Between my wife and me, we go through two Traveler jars and one Large Pump (1000mg) every month. From old baseball injuries and sore joints to the everyday bumps and bruises that come with an active lifestyle, Jim's CBD has become a staple in our home and part of our daily routine.
People occasionally ask me,
"Do you actually use the product?"
My answer is simple.
Every single day.
In fact, between my family and me, we go through
two Traveler jars and one Large Pump (1000mg) every month. (https://tinyurl.com/2fnj8rp6)
That's not because we're dealing with one big injury.
It's because life has a way of adding up.
At 44 years old, I still live a very active lifestyle. I don't drink, I stay busy, and I do my best to take care of my body. But being active also means carrying around years of old baseball injuries, sore joints, cuts, scrapes, bruises, trigger fingers, and all the little aches that come with refusing to slow down.
I've found myself doing something I never expected...
I'll walk by the bathroom counter, open the jar, and spot-treat whatever is bothering me that day. Maybe it's a finger. Maybe it's my shoulder. Maybe it's my knee after a long day.
It's become part of my routine.
One thing I've noticed is that I wake up feeling refreshed and ready to go. Of course, I know that's not just because of one product. Living an active lifestyle, eating well, and avoiding alcohol all play a role. But Jim's CBD has become one more tool that helps me stay moving and feeling my best.
Still Catching Nine Innings
One of my favorite places to be is behind home plate.
I currently catch all nine innings in a men's fast-pitch baseball league. If you've ever caught a baseball game, you know exactly what that demands from your body—squatting inning after inning, blocking balls in the dirt, taking foul tips, getting up and down hundreds of times, and staying focused until the final out.
Years ago, I would have expected to pay for that the next morning.
Today?
I honestly feel great.
That's my experience, and it's one of the reasons I continue to keep Jim's CBD within arm's reach.
Why We Keep Coming Back
There are plenty of CBD creams on the market.
What keeps us reaching for Jim's CBD isn't the label—it's the way it fits into our daily lives.
Whether it's sore hands after yard work, a stiff shoulder after coaching baseball, tired knees after a long day, or simply taking care of those old bumps and bruises that seem to stick around a little longer than they used to, it's become something we genuinely rely on.
When you use something every day, you stop thinking about it as a product.
It just becomes part of your routine.
That's exactly what Jim's CBD has become in our house.
Everyone's experience is different, and this reflects my personal experience using Jim's CBD. Jim's CBD products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always use as directed.
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Left Thumb Injury — Week 1 Update
Left Thumb Injury — Week 1 Update Eight days after impact.
Latest photos (July 27–28) compared against Day 0 show clear reduction in swelling at the tip and joint. Strength has returned to approximately 85%. Mild residual tenderness remains in the fascia only. Protocol unchanged: Jim’s CBD Relief 1000 applied 5–6 times daily.
Full photo timeline and notes inside.
Posted July 27, 2026 | Injury sustained July 19, 2026
A Real-Time Healing Journal — Week 1 Complete
Eight days after the initial impact, the latest photos taken July 27–28 document clear progress from the Day 0 images posted on July 20.
Photo Timeline
- July 19 (Day 0): Immediate post-injury — pronounced swelling at tip and joint, tight shiny skin, early discoloration.
- July 22: First progress set — swelling reduced, color improving.
- July 24: Second progress set — further reduction in volume and residual discoloration.
- July 27–28: Week 1 comparison set — swelling largely resolved, contour closer to normal, functional range restored.
Slight residual tenderness remains in the fascia area under direct pressure.
Strength has returned to approximately 85 percent.
No sharp pain at rest. Light daily tasks performed without limitation.
Protocol remains unchanged.
Protocol (unchanged since Day 0)
Jim’s CBD Relief 1000 applied 5–6 times daily with thorough massage into the tip, joint, and surrounding tissue. Slightly thicker layer left on overnight. No NSAIDs. No heavy icing. Elevation used when practical.
Summary of Observed Changes
Swelling at the tip and joint has decreased substantially across the three progress photo sets. The tight, shiny appearance present in the first 15 minutes is gone. Discoloration has faded. Range of motion is functional. Strength recovery sits at approximately 85 percent with only mild fascia tenderness remaining.
The protocol continues without modification. Next weekly update will follow the same format with new measurements and photos.
Heal at the source. Measure everything. Report honestly.
PRODUCT USED IN THIS PROTOCOL
Jim’s CBD Relief 1000 — Pure CBD Cream with DMSO
1000 mg CBD per ounce • Zero THC • Designed to heal pain at the source
Sample size $8 with free shipping | Traveler size $29.50
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Left Thumb Injury Day 1: Jim’s CBD + DMSO Protocol
A Real-Time Healing Journal — Week 1
Posted July 20, 2026 | Injury sustained July 19, 2026
Sunday afternoon my left thumb took a direct hit. Within minutes the tip and joint began to swell, darken, and throb. These photos were taken just 15 minutes after the injury. What you see is the immediate aftermath — before ice, before elevation, before anything except the rapid start of a Jim’s CBD protocol.
This post is the first entry in a public healing journal. Every week I will document progress with measurements, photos, and honest notes. The entire recovery centers on Jim’s CBD Relief 1000 cream. The goal is simple: heal the injury at the source and restore full function as cleanly and quickly as possible.
The Injury — Photos Taken 15 Minutes After Impact
All four images below were captured approximately 15 minutes after the injury occurred on Sunday, July 19. Swelling is already pronounced at the thumb tip and along the joint. Skin appears tight and shiny. Discoloration is beginning.
Immediate Response — First 30 Minutes
No ice. No NSAIDs. No waiting. I opened the Jim’s CBD Relief 1000 sample and began applying immediately.
Within the first 30 minutes I completed five full applications. A thin layer was massaged thoroughly over the entire thumb — tip, joint, and down into the base — every few minutes. The cream absorbs quickly. There is no greasy film and only a very light, clean scent.
The goal in those first minutes was simple: get as much pure CBD + DMSO into the damaged tissue as fast as possible while the inflammatory cascade was still ramping up. DMSO is a proven penetration enhancer. It carries the CBD deep past the skin barrier and into the soft tissue where the real damage lives. Once inside, DMSO converts to MSM, which supports soft-tissue repair and helps moderate excessive inflammation.
Throughout the rest of the evening I continued applying whenever discomfort rose. Before bed I completed three additional solid applications and left a slightly thicker layer on overnight under a light cotton wrap. Total applications on Day 0: well over a dozen.
Why Jim’s CBD Relief 1000
This is not a low-dose lotion or a menthol-heavy sports cream. Jim’s CBD Relief 1000 delivers 1000 mg of pure CBD per ounce — one of the highest concentrations available in a topical — combined with pharmaceutical-grade DMSO.
Key reasons it was chosen for this injury:
• 1000 mg pure CBD per ounce — serious potency
• DMSO for rapid, deep penetration (far beyond normal topicals)
• Converts to MSM inside the body — supports actual tissue repair
• Zero THC — clean for any testing situation
• Light scent, no menthol burn, no greasy residue
• Explicitly designed to heal pain at the source, not just mask it
The product comes from a Santa Barbara company focused on soft-tissue recovery. For an acute thumb injury with rapid swelling, deep delivery matters more than surface cooling.
Day One Status — Monday, July 20
Roughly 24 hours after the injury and after aggressive early dosing, the thumb is still swollen but the peak heat and tight, shiny appearance have improved. The deep throb that was present last night has settled into a lower-grade ache. Range of motion is limited but better than expected given the photos from 15 minutes post-injury.
I am continuing the same high-frequency application schedule today: every 3–4 hours while awake, with thorough massage into the tip and joint. A traveler-size tube is already ordered so the protocol never runs dry.
No NSAIDs. No heavy icing. The strategy is to let the useful parts of the inflammatory response occur while flooding the tissue with CBD and the MSM that DMSO becomes. Early signs are encouraging.
The Protocol Going Forward
Daily Application
Jim’s CBD Relief 1000 applied 5–6 times per day to the entire thumb and surrounding area. Emphasis on the swollen tip and joint. Gentle but thorough massage for 30–45 seconds each time. Slightly thicker layer at night under light cotton protection.
Supportive Measures
Elevation when practical. Avoidance of impact and heavy gripping for the first 7–10 days. Gentle range-of-motion work beginning as pain allows. No NSAIDs unless absolutely required.
Weekly Tracking
Every Monday update will include: new photos from the same angles, circumference measurements of the thumb tip and joint, pain scale (0–10) at rest and with light use, grip/pinch strength notes, and total cream used. Complete honesty — plateaus and setbacks will be reported the same as improvements.
Why This Journal Exists
Most recovery stories are written after the fact. This one starts on Day One while the outcome is still unknown. Readers will see the real timeline — the aggressive early dosing, the daily reality, and whether Jim’s CBD + DMSO combination actually moves the needle on an acute soft-tissue injury of the thumb.
Hand and thumb injuries are common and often underestimated. They affect grip, training, work, and sleep. The premise of this series is straightforward: deliver a high concentration of pure CBD deep into the damaged tissue with the help of DMSO, support the body’s repair systems, and measure what actually happens in public.
Week 1 Goals — Next Update Monday, July 27
By next Monday I want to document:
• Clear reduction in tip and joint swelling compared to these Day-0 photos
• Pain at rest at or below 3/10
• Improved ability to perform light daily tasks without sharp pain
• Side-by-side photo comparison from the same four angles
The sample size is already in heavy rotation. Consistency will decide the result.
This is Day One. The thumb is injured. The protocol is aggressive and locked in. Jim’s CBD is the primary tool. Updates land every Monday until full function returns.
Heal at the source. Measure everything. Report honestly.
— End of Week 1, Day 1 Entry
PRODUCT USED IN THIS PROTOCOL
Jim’s CBD Relief 1000 — Pure CBD Cream with DMSO
1000 mg CBD per ounce • Zero THC • Designed to heal pain at the source
Sample size $8 with free shipping | Traveler size $29.50