CBD & Overall Wellness
May 10, 2022
Looking for a natural treatment to alleviate symptoms of illnesses like anxiety, insomnia, arthritis, addiction, and some neurological-related disorders?
CBD is a non-psychoactive, non-addictive chemical that is found in marijuana. It is often sold as the main ingredient in products like oils, extracts, capsules, and vaporized liquids.
The benefits of CBD are plenty. It is known to: reduce pain associated with certain illnesses (like arthritis), reduce symptoms that stem from anxiety, help mitigate symptoms of insomnia, minimize cravings, and curtail symptoms of neurological-related illnesses.
Learn more about how you might benefit from adding CBD to your regimen.
Benefits of CBD consumption:
- Anxiety – A widely-held theory amongst scientists & researchers is that CBD can reduce anxiety. (Harvard Medical School)
- Insomnia – Studies indicate that CBD minimizes the symptoms of insomnia – it can help you fall and stay asleep. (Harvard Medical School)
- Arthritis – A study from the European Journal of Pain suggests that pain & inflammation caused by arthritis are lowered when CBD is applied externally on the skin. (Harvard Medical School)
- Addiction – Researchers have proven that CBD can help with minimizing cravings for addictive substances, like tobacco and heroin, under certain conditions. (Harvard Medical School)
- Neurological-related illnesses – Because of CBD’s neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory properties, studies suggest that it is potentially helpful for mitigating symptoms of neurological-related illnesses like Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, and Alzheimer’s. It is also proven that CBD increases the excitatory threshold in those who are diagnosed with epilepsy. (Cleveland Clinic)
Although CBD is generally considered to be safe for consumption, if you believe that CBD could be right for you, we encourage you to speak with your doctor to determine if there are any potential risks for you.
Sources: Harvard Medical School, Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic
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