CBD OIL - Cannabinoid Wellness
CBD is everywhere these days.. and for those who know me, they know that I am always encouraging people to consider a more holistic and natural alternative when seeking help or results from an exterior factor.
What is CBD?
CBD oil is one of dozens of non-psychoactive cannabinoids found in the hemp plant. Cannabinoids are characterized by their ability to act on cannabinoid receptors that are found throughout the body. CBD is a naturally occurring compound that is non-toxic and non-intoxicating which makes it ideal for people seeking the health benefits of cannabinoids without the mind altering effects of medical marijuana.
Why I love CBD
CBD oil has without a doubt changed the game for me. I started taking CBD at 17 years young and it's blessed me with mental clarity, blissful sleep, concentration & relaxation. It has tremendously helped my digestion and keeps me energetic and enthusiastic throughout the day. The CBD oil I use soothes my menstrual cramping and any headaches or inflammation/ pain in my body. Fortunately, I am not currently dealing with any medical conditions or ailments - which is a beautiful blessing. That being said, I continue to take CBD daily to promote long-term preventative health. I am an avid believer in the health benefits of high quality CBD.
What you need to know
CBD oil does not get you high. Not even a little bit.
Although CBD, or cannabidiol, comes from the same cannabis plant that you would trim buds from to smoke, CBD contains only trace amounts (less than 0.3 %) of THC—the chemical component in marijuana that has psychoactive effects (makes you high.) CBD Oil is not cannabis or weed oil. CBD contains cannabinoids, which are the naturally occurring chemicals within the hemp plant that are anti-inflammatory and patented by the U.S. government as a neuroprotectant and antioxidant.
So, if CBD oil doesn't get you high, what does it do?
CBD is used in the treatment of anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, cancer, nausea, vomiting, eating disorders, pain, arthritis, inflammation, epilepsy and seizures.
According to Anjali Dsouza, M.D., of the District Center for Integrative Medicine, "Cannabinoids like CBD can help achieve and support a stable balance in our bodies. CBD is currently used in a wide range of clinical scenarios including cancer, multiple sclerosis, seizure disorders, traumatic brain injuries, insomnia, anxiety, and PTSD."
Why should I use CBD oil?
The most common proven benefits of CBD include:
PAIN, INFLAMMATION & ARTHRITIS
Natural pain relief is perhaps the most common use for CBD. With an opioid epidemic currently taking place in Australia, many chronic pain sufferers are turning to a safer option: cannabis.
According to this 2012 study published by the Journal of Experimental Medicine, CBD may represent a significant step forward in the treatment of chronic pain, especially in those suffering from MS (multiple sclerosis). This is because CBD inhibits neuronal transmission in pain pathways, which is a fancy way of saying “it stops the message getting through”, as this is what pain is: a message from your brain to your body that something’s wrong. This is useful in everyday life (when you cut or burn yourself, it’s a message to STOP!), but when pain becomes chronic and requires constant treatment, removing it through CBD can be a life-changing experience.
ANXIETY & DEPRESSION
Beyond Blue reports that 1-in-5 Australians experience mental health challenges in any given year, while almost 1-in-2 will deal with a mental health condition during their lifetime. Since three million Aussies currently live with depression or anxiety, it’s no wonder that many of them are turning away from expensive and debilitating pharmaceutical products to find a natural solution. The side effects of pharmaceuticals include sexual dysfunction, agitation, headaches, drowsiness and insomnia, while common medications such as benzodiazepine are highly addictive and often introduce users to whole new set of worries.
CBD represents a whole new approach mental health challenges, from mild anxiety all the way up to crippling depression. This 2011 study had a fascinating outcome; it set up a scenario in which 24 people who had never tried CBD were studied in a public speaking test. An hour and a half before the test commenced, people were given either CBD or a placebo. Those who received the placebo demonstrated high levels of anxiety, stress and cognitive impairment, while those who had received CBD saw all of those symptoms significantly reduced. In short, they simply relaxed and calmed down.
According to this research published in the Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry, people suffering from social anxiety disorder strongly benefit from CBD. The researchers suggest that CBD may be an effective treatment for PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), obsessive compulsive disorder and panic disorder.
CANCER
Responsible for 3-in-10 deaths, cancer is the second most common cause of death in Australia. Sufferers are increasingly turning to CBD not just for its treatment of cancer itself, but for relief from the crippling effects of chemotherapy. There are a number of studies which demonstrate CBD’s considerable strength in treatment of cancer; in both this study and this one CBD attacked only the cancerous cells and inhibited their growth, while leaving the non-cancer cells alone – a far better solution than chemo, which ravages the body of those who undergo it.
NAUSEA, VOMITING AND EATING DISORDERS
In this 2012 study the British Journal of Pharmacology proved that CBD helps to remove nausea and vomiting, something which folk medicine practitioners have known for millennia. The effects are often quite dramatic, leading to long-lasting and sustained relief.
EPILEPSY & SEIZURES
With between 3% and 3.5% of Australians experiencing epilepsy at some point in their lives, over 250,000 Australians currently live with epilepsy. Often, the most heartbreaking cases are those which involve children, who represent approximately 40% of the population suffering from epilepsy.
In 2014 Stanford University conducted a survey that demonstrated dramatic results in children affected by seizures. Before using CBD, 63% of the children had been treated with anti-epileptic pharmaceutical medication. 84% of the children saw a reduction in their seizure frequency while taking CBD. 11% completely stopped seizing, 42% saw massive benefits (a reduction in seizure frequency of over 80%), and 32% saw a reduction in seizures of 25-60%.
So what type of CBD do I use?
I am excited to share that NuLeaf CBD is the best CBD I have come across.
NuLeaf Naturals wellness products are derived from specially bred therapeutic hemp (Cannabis Sativa) plants grown on licensed farms in Colorado, USA. Their products are whole-plant extracts, not synthetic, and not an isolate of any kind. The plants used to manufacture their products are grown using organic and sustainable farming practices. NuLeaf utilizes advanced engineering processes to create premium cannabinoid wellness products with a full spectrum of cannabinoids and terpenes. They also use CO2 extraction systems as our primary tool for extracting the photo-nutrients from each plant. This method does not require heat or solvents, and the entire spectrum of cannabinoids are retained in the blend. They see their products from cultivation and processing to formulation and sale.
NuLeaf Naturals CBD wellness products are all natural with no additives or preservatives and contain all the synergistic cannabinoids, terpenes, essential oils and other compounds of the original plant.
If you're going to make the investment in your immediate and lasting health with CBD products, NuLeaf CBD comes highly recommended by me and many others. NuLeaf CBD is purchased by thousands around the world and shipped internationally.