CBD and Inflammation
Despite the inconveniences of inflammation, it is a normal, healthy process for the body when we sustain an injury or germs attack us. Inflammation can be in the form of swelling, redness, or pain. When we experience inflammation, we can be sure that our body is acting to heal its injuries. So, inflammation can actually be a healthy response in our bodies. However, inflammation is the root of many chronic health conditions. It’s also related to autoimmunity diseases. In these
Treating Inflammation with Cannabidiol (CBD)
Summary: Inflammation is an important part of the body’s immune response. It is the body’s attempt to heal itself after an injury; defend itself against foreign invaders, such as viruses and bacteria; and repair damaged tissue. Unlike some conditions, you can’t self diagnose an inflammatory disease. Common symptoms of inflammation include: Redness, Swollen Joints, Joint Pain, Joint Stiffness, and Loss of Joint Function. Most treatments for inflammation rely heavily upon medic
BENEFITS OF CBD OIL FOR MENTAL ILLNESS: A COMPLETE GUIDE
Managing the symptoms of mental illness can be incredibly difficult. While it is possible to use medication to treat many aspects of these conditions, only some may be helpful. However, evidence suggests that cannabidiol (CBD), a derivative of the cannabis plant, may help. Regular use of CBD oil may, in fact, alleviate the most severe mental health symptoms. What is CBD Oil? CBD oil is an extract of the cannabis or hemp plant. The cannabis and hemp plants are made up of numer
What Is CBD, and How Can It Help Your Mental Health?
RELATED: Can CBD Oil Help You to Sleep Better? Is CBD Legal? Some US states have legalized hemp production for medical use; in the UK, there is a CBD-infused nasal spray formulated to help people who have multiple sclerosis. Because this product doesn’t have a psychoactive effect, other countries are likely to legalize it so that it can treat a range of mental health problems, along with physical issues like multiple sclerosis and epilepsy. Can It Be Used Alone? CBD is inten
5 Ways CBD Affects Your Brain That’ll Blow Your Mind
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you say the word “Marijuana.”? Most people immediately associate it with THC, getting high and having a good time. Despite what you might think marijuana has some amazing therapeutic properties thanks to the other compound that is found within the plant. CBD (Cannabidiol) is a non-psychoactive chemical produced by the cannabis plant. CBD come into the spotlight over the last couple of years, thanks to its healing properties, hel
What You Didn't Know About CBD Oil & Mental Health
When it comes to mental health, mental instability is most commonly dealt with through prescriptions to modern pharmaceuticals. For depression, antidepressants and SSRI’s are the solutions; panic attacks and anxiety are treated with benzodiazepines, and most instances of psychosis are treated with antipsychotics. But just as each of these mental health issues is often quite a bit more complex than their name suggests, they are often also experienced in association with one an
What is CBD (Cannabidiol), What Does It Do & What Are Its Brain Effects?
What is CBD? Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of many cannabinoid molecules produced by Cannabis, second only to THC in abundance. These plant-derived cannabinoids, or phytocannabinoids (phyto = plant in Greek), are characterized by their ability to act on the cannabinoid receptors that are part of our endocannabinoid system. While THC is the principal psychoactive component of Cannabis and has certain medical uses, CBD stands out because it is both non-intoxicating and displays a br
Cannabidiol (CBD) and Cannabis for Mental Focus and Acuity
In popular imagination, marijuana users sometimes still tend to be stereotyped as lacking focus and as forgetful as goldfish. If you are older than 25, you will likely recall the infamously over-the-top “This is your brain on drugs” ad that compares a drug user’s brain to a frying egg. Another fine specimen of the genre features a habitually pot-smoking girl who is literally draped on the couch like some sort of deflated inner tube. At the time, anti-drug campaigners supporte
7 Amazing Ways CBD Can Help Our Mental Well-being
‘Without our health, we are nothing’, people often say. But without mental well-being, we can’t even enjoy the physical health we have been blessed with. And with current statistics estimating 1 in 4 people will be affected by a mental health issue at some point in their life, it is more important than ever to find new treatments that care for our mental wellness. That’s why there’s much excitement in the research community as scientists make new discoveries about the therape
CBD: Benefits For Mental Health And Pain
Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a derivative of hemp or more commonly known, marijuana. While we have been reading since ages about the misuse of marijuana, and have a common belief against it, science has now revealed some extraordinary uses of the same. Many people have used it in their diet since time immemorial and understood its health benefits. What exactly is CBD and how it works? ● CBD is one of the most abundant non-psychoactive compound in Cannabis Sativa. The reason it has
