Everything you need to know about CBD Oil Benefits
In this post, we’ll be looking at the most powerful CBD Oil Benefits. These come in the form of CBD supplements, CBD Oil and CBD Vape juice… CBD, in general, is getting talked about more and more lately… So if you’re not up to speed on the ins and outs of CBD, it’s benefits and drawbacks then read on to get the scoop on how CBD works in your body, how it interacts with THC and whether CBD can help kill cancer cells…
CBD Oil Benefits: Is CBD Psychoactive or not?
This is a good question! But the answer isn’t always clear…
If CBD comes from the marijuana plant why do people say that it doesn’t get you high?
The short answer is that THC is the psychoactive ingredient in weed, and CBD is a kind of agonist… By that we mean CBD has an opposite effect to THC in that it stops you getting too high by binding to THC receptors in the brain and reducing the negative effects of too much THC. Such as reducing anxiety, reducing short-term memory impairment, promoting relaxation and pain reduction…
You might still get cotton mouth thou…
So CBD and THC work together to balance the effects of the plant and keep you on more of an even keel… That’s why CBD on its own has so many health benefits.
What are the known CBD Oil side effects?
The various world Governments might want you to think smoking a bit of pot will drive you crazy like in the old propaganda film “Reefer Madness” but the reality is that normal strength weed doesn’t tip most people over the edge into a drug-crazed lunatic… And neither does CBD Oil… In fact quite the opposite… CBD is actually great at relaxing people who suffer from anxiety and tension…
Here’s the Original Trailer for Reefer Madness, from 1936…
One thing to be aware of is drug interactions, such as CBD’s effect on liver enzymes and reducing the effect of certain hepatic drugs… But don’t worry, eating a grapefruit can have a similar effect… Read this link to find out more about the potential side effects and interactions of CBD oil use…
Good to Read: CBD Oil for Dogs – Best Practices
What are the dangers of taking CBD?
High Times also has an angle on the dangers of taking CBD… But you’d better read the post to get the scoop as it’s not quite what you might expect…
And a wee tip-off… It involves coffee…
The Hidden Danger of CBD
Is CBD Legal where I live?
Good question! CBD is a tricky one because there are so many different laws around the world, But in many countries, it’s either legal or not regulated. CBD is derived from either Hemp (low/no THC industrial crop) or separated from the THC in cannabis. CBD isn’t psychoactive (see above) and doesn’t get you high, instead it has a relaxing, calming effect and shows a very strong medicinal quality that can help people with anxiety, depression, insomnia and even epilepsy… Many countries allow it to be sold as a supplement (often without the CBD content being advertised on the packaging) but in the United States, it is currently undergoing testing as a new unregulated drug… If you are in Europe it’s a bit more varied, but you can probably order it online and receive it safely through the post.
Check out our online shop too, we’re currently looking for CBD suppliers, so soon you’ll be able to buy directly from Find Weed Shops.
CBD Oil Benefits: Can CDB Oil help Anxiety?
It’s quite well known these days that we humans fear public speaking more than death! But why is this and is it natural?
Apparently, it’s to do with our caveman past when we had to deal with predators that wanted to eat us…
These days it’s not such a helpful response, and can get in the way of many parts of our lives including work and social situations. There are many situations where we feel unusual and unhelpful levels of stress and anxiety despite our best efforts or intentions to remain calm and serene.
But don’t worry we may have the answer! New research shows that CBD is helpful for reducing levels of anxiety and is effective in treating a whole host of anxiety-related conditions such as Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD), panic disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder…
You need to be a little careful and only look at research that is conducted on CBD extract, rather than the whole cannabis plant or THC alone, as THC can have the opposite effect (see above how CBD moderates the effects of too much THC). Luckily there is more and more CBD research being conducted all the time.
Also, lower doses of CBD seem to be the most effective, and that beneficial effect is lost with higher doses… (Thou those higher doses are effective for other conditions). It’s also quite important to note that taking CBD oil or CBD vape juice changes the blood supply in the brain to areas associated with anxiety, as well as changing the way the brain responds to anxiety… All without side effects!
I don’t know about you but I’m sold!
CBD Oil Benefits: Can CBD oil help Epilepsy?
Diagnosing epilepsy and finding the cause of seizures can be quite an involved and complicated process, with numerous scans and tests to find out what’s going on… Sometimes without conclusive proof… Still, many people are prescribed Epilepsy drugs all the same… Some end up taking a cocktail of chemicals that may or may not stop the seizures… Brain surgery may be the only option for some sufferers…
But there is very good evidence and growing research to suggest that taking CBD extract in oil, capsule or vape-juice form is enough to reduce seizures in many people and entirely eliminate them in some… All without side effects or surgery!
Of course, if you are under the care of a doctor or specialist then please consult them first… Don’t stop your medication without the explicit go-ahead from your doctor! You may have to present the case for CBD supplementation to them if they are not open-minded, so go prepared with as much solid research as you can find and some anecdotal evidence wouldn’t hurt either… (Google is your friend but look for the original study rather than sites like this where we aggregate stuff from around the net and probably miss lots of details)
Having said that if your doctor is being a dick about it, then perhaps a little self-medication wouldn’t hurt… But we didn’t say that…
We’re not doctors and don’t play doctors on the internet… So please take full responsibility for your own actions and try to get the agreement and support of your medical specialists first!
CBD Oil Benefits: Taking CBD for pain relief
CBD is a promising altern
ative to more habit-forming pain medication such as opioids (derived from the opium poppy and turned into morphine, heroin and codeine among other substances).
Research has been conducted that shows a beneficial effect on chronic pain, through an anti-inflammatory and pain killing effect, without side-effects.
Most notable is that multiple sclerosis (MS) sufferers get a high level of relief as do those suffering from insomnia due to chronic pain.
There is also a lot of promise for arthritis sufferers but so far not enough human trials have been held… Though the rats felt the anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving benefits of CBD gel applied to their arthritic joints…
How to take CBD oil?
You may be saying to yourself ‘Wow, CBD sounds amazing! But what is the best way to take it??
A very good question! There are a number of ways depending upon the form that you get the CBD in… If it’s CBD oil that you have you can add it to foods or apply it to your skin (for local pain relief), CBD tinctures can be taken orally or added to food and beverages (much like CBD oil), topical preparations are designed to be applied to your skin (so don’t go eating it even if it smells good enough to eat!) and there is the ever more popular CBD Vape juice, which you use in a CBD Vape pen.
For more information on ways to take CBD oil, check this link
You can also check our online shop for CBD Vape pens for your CBD Vape juice!
CBD Oil Benefits: Can CBD/THC cure cancer?
Dr Manuel Guzman is the first scientist to test the effectiveness of Cannabis as a Cancer treatment in Human trials. He has identified a number of factors in Cannabis that influence cell death (a big problem with cancer cells; they don’t die when they should), inhibiting cell growth and stopping metastasis… Which sounds like a cure to us!
It’s early days yet and blazing a huge blunt isn’t necessarily going to cure cancer or stop you from being diagnosed with cancer… But there is a lot of evidence that suggests cannabis could be a wonder-herb on a number of levels…
Read the article for the full low-down on the different signalling pathways cannabis operates on…
We hope you’ve enjoyed reading about CBD Oil Benefits in this article…
Please share your experiences with CBD oil, or other forms… in the comments section below. Please tell us about any other CBD information that we’ve missed…
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