Benefits, Health

CBD and Fibromyalgia

Neurologist and research, Dr. Ethan Russo studied and suggested that a “Clinical Endocannabinoid Deficiency” could be the cause behind conditions like irritable bowel syndrome, migraines and fibromyalgia. Subsequent research have supported his findings further. Dr. Russo correlated that cannabinoids can block certain spinal, peripheral and gastrointestinal functions that cause these conditions. The fix is simple, provide the body with more cannabinoids that allow for the endocannabinoid system to balance and regulate internal functioning.
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CBD: Prevention and Fighting Cancer

CBD, cannabidiol, is a cannabinoid that comes from the hemp plant. The hemp plant comes from the Cannabis Sativa family, but hemp does not contain the psychoactive properties associated with marijuana plants. CBD will not get the user “high” and boasts many health benefits. CBD is legal due to its trace amount of THC (0.3% or less) and is available to those seeking health remedies without the side effects of prescription medication.
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CBD for Pets

CBD works with the ECS to regulate mood and promote calmness, which reduces anxiety. This can be beneficial for pets that suffer from anxiety during thunderstorms, fireworks or with separation from its owner. Reducing anxious responses can also help dogs feel comfortable in social setting with humans or other animals. CBD has strong anti-epileptic effects and works by reducing excitable activity within the brain. Seizure frequency and severity can be reduced providing a higher quality of life to an animal.
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CBD and Weight Loss

CBD is a cannabinoid found in the hemp plant that’s quickly making a name for itself by treating a host of ailments. Unlike the THC cannabinoid, CBD (cannabidiol) doesn’t have the psychoactive qualities and won’t get you “high.” Cannabidiol works directly with endocannabinoid system (ECS) to provide this physiological arrangement with the needed cannabinoids to achieve homeostasis (internal functioning). To name a few, the ECS is responsible to regulating mood, sleep, the immune system and fights off infections and cancer. Research published in the scientific journal, Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, points towards CBD’s efficiency with weight loss.
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CBD: Promoting Skin Health

CBD, cannabidiol, is gaining a ton of traction in the medical and health remedy worlds. While it comes from the cannabis plant, it only contains trace amount of THC (0.3% or less) and will not produce a high. CBD does not produce adverse reactions like anxiety and has shown the ability to reduce them in people that use higher levels of THC. CBD is a cannabinoid that works through a physiological system within the body known as the endocannabinoid system (ECS). The goal of this system is to achieve homeostasis, or internal functioning regardless of external stimuli.
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CBD for Inflammation: How CBD May Alleviate Inflammation

Inflammation and its Harmful Effects on the Body Inflammation is defined as “a localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot and often painful, especially as a reaction to injury or infection.” Inflammation is a way that the body actually defends itself and is an immune system response. The immune system is actually trying to protect the body and is attempting to alleviate damage or some kind of pathogen. In fact, without inflammation, the body would not be able to heal things like wounds or infections.
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