How CBD Works To improve Your Health

Cannabidiol has been recently gaining popularity as a natural remedy for many common ailments and pain.

CBD is a non psychoactive component that makes it an appealing alternative to pain medications, such as opioid, that may cause addiction and substance abuse. Comparatively, CBD does not cause a high compared to THC which is a psychoactive cannabinoid.

CBD oil comes from the extracts of the stalk and leaves of the cannabis plant and combined with hemp seed oil which is mainly used for cooking and cosmetics. Other companies also use coconut oil to add to their CBD extracts. 

Can Relieve Pain

More recently, researchers have discovered that CBD has pain-relieving effects because of its binding capabilities to our own bodies’ endocannabinoid system that regulates our immune system response, pain, sleep, and even appetite.

That is why CBD may help with chronic pain by impacting the activity in the endocannabinoid receptors.

Sativex, an oral spray that contains a combination of THC and CBD, is an approved treatment for Multiple sclerosis in some countries. There are studies done with Sativex and they found that it improves pain with movement, and sleep quality of people with arthritis.

Could Reduce Anxiety and Depression

Anxiety and depression drugs can cause a variety of side effects including agitation, insomnia, sexual dysfunction drowsiness, headache, and even addiction.

CBD oil now is being studied as a natural treatment for both depression and anxiety. One study in Brazil, had 57 men receive oral CBD or a placebo before doing a public speech. It was found that it significantly reduces anxiety during the test with 300mg of CBD.

Can Reduce Acne

Acne caused by overproduction of sebum of the sebaceous glands in the skin can be treated by CBD skin serums and other CBD skincare products.

Could Promote Heart Health

Recent studies have shown that CBD has several benefits for the heart and the circulatory system. CBD has the ability to lower high blood pressure which may help people with heart conditions and prevent metabolic syndrome, stroke and heart attacks.

A study recently treated 9 healthy men with a dose of 600mg CBD oil and it reduced the men’s resting blood pressure. The men also underwent a stress test and they experienced a lower increase in blood pressure compared when not taking CBD.

Several factors that contribute to the CBD’s effect on the overall heart health is the CBD’s stress- and anxiety-reducing properties.

CBD is also anti-inflammatory and has antioxidants that could help people with heart disease and inflammations. 

Conclusion:

CBD has shown promises with regards to improving health and treating several ailments and conditions over the past studies done with this component. While it may hold wonderful promises and users give fantastic reviews, it is always best to consult with your physician to see if CBD is safe and beneficial for you and for treating your specific conditions. 

It is always good to err with the side of caution as there are not enough studies to fully flesh out both the potentials and risks or side effects of CBD products in the human body.