How to use CBD to boost your health

Every person aspires to be healthier. CBD is exploding in the health & wellness space for its numerous medical and therapeutic benefits. CBD or Cannabidiol is a primary compound found in Hemp plants. It's a potential natural alternative to many tradition medicine used for many psychological and physical complications.

Unlike THC, CBD has a relatively low affinity for cannabinoid receptors in the brain. These are the molecules to which THC binds to elicit its psychoactive effects, therefore, CBD is not psychoactive and will not get you high.

 

Inflammation is the body's natural defense against intruders. However, in some cases, it can attack cells and tissues that are healthy. Symptoms include, redness, swelling, pain, and heat.

CBD interacts with our core endocannabinoid receptors in our brain and immune system. The receptors receive signals, mostly chemical ones, from different stimuli and help our cells respond. What does this mean for you and pain relief?

Thanks to this cell response, CBD oil may help people who are suffering from both inflammation related diseases, like arthritis, and pain issues, like muscle pain or chronic back pain.

CBD: sleep 

For those who suffer from sleep disorders, like insomnia, you may find relief with CBD oil. By waking up too early, we spend less time in deep sleep and REM sleep which is critical for restoring our cognitive and physical self. Sleep deprivation can impair the body's ability to remain healthy by inhibiting the immune system from properly functioning.

When you're taking CBD, you will feel a sense of relaxation which should be enough to fall asleep. CBD improves that quality of sleep and when it's not, it's helping treat the underlying issues that cause bad sleep such as anxiety and pain.

CBD: healthy skin

CBD is a natural anti-inflammatory that encourages healthy, moisturized, and glowing skin. CBD can also help with various skin inflammation disorders like acne. It can also help rebalance skin tone, clogged pores and give you a more youthful look. These properties make CBD a great, clean, alternative to conventional skin treatment.

CBD: sexual wellness

Research around CBD and sexual wellness is still relatively new and more needs to be done but early signs show that CBD and THC may help boost libido. A 2017 study found that CBD & THC activated the part of people’s brains that controls sexual arousal. The authors concluded that CBD may be helpful for people with a low sex drive.

How to dose CBD?

When it comes to CBD dosing, everyone’s different, and there’s no conclusive evidence on exactly how much CBD someone should be taking for certain effects or health benefits.

“Start low and go slow,” says Alex Capano, a faculty member at Lambert Center for the Study of Medicinal Cannabis and Hemp at Thomas Jefferson University “Titrate up slowly every couple of days, and if you keep getting increased benefits, keep going. If you add more and don’t feel better or start to feel worse, go back to the previous dose.”

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Are there any side effects?

CBD is generally well tolerated and considered safe but it may cause adverse reactions in some people. Some side effects include, diarrhea, changes in appetite, fatigue. 

CBD may also interact with medication so it is important to check with your doctor before taking CBD. 

Buying CBD Online

When buying CBD online, it is important to consider the source and the quality / concentration of the product you are purchasing. In general, marketplaces like Amazon and eBay offer low quality CBD oil. Often times, these products are made with hemp from outside of the U.S. which is regarded of lesser quality. The US has nutrient-rich soil and superior farming technologies, that’s why the American hemp is considered to be the best choice.

The best-quality CBD oil is produced from the whole hemp plant. Some manufacturers use CBD isolates — it is a cheaper method which, however, affects quality. The oil manufactured from the whole plant contains not only CBD but also the variety of different healthy compounds: terpenes, flavonoids, and other cannabinoids, which improve cannabidiol values and benefits.

There are three types of CBD which can be used in CBD oil:

• Full-spectrum CBD which contains all-natural elements from the hemp plant. It also includes THC — no more than 0.2%.
• Broad-spectrum CBD includes all-natural cannabis compounds except for THC.
• CBD isolate — is CBD without any addictions as well as THC.

Read the reviews as it will give you a good indication of the quality of the brand and its products. A genuine review can help you to learn about the quality of a product and get useful insights about the potential problems you can face.

Bottom Line

CBD may be able to help improve your day to day and boost your overall health. Make sure to use the recommended dosage.

If you don't feel anything at first, be patient. Just like when you start taking a new supplement or regimen, it takes time to feel the full effects. Stay consistent. The results are cumulative and oftentimes subtle at first.  

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