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  • by Nicola Boulton September 27, 2022 5 min read

     CBD for Overall Well-Being Know What It Stands for

    CBD  has worked for the well-being of  the boy by alleviating  mental disorders,  anti-inflammation, treating arthritis, relieving pain, including nerve pains, and improving the sleep quality

    CBD is a natural compound derived from cannabis and hemp plant. Most have turned to it as a natural remedy for different health problems. CBD is infused in skin care products since canna help with different skin conditions, including acne, which is experienced by many. Although CBD research is still in its new stages, it has proved reliable for different health problems. CBD is not satisfactory for medical use; there is only one type of CBD drug called epidiolex approved for medical uses. It treats two unique types of epilepsy. CBD can promote the overall well-being of the body.

     What Is CBD

    Cannabidiol, commonly known as CBD, is a chemical compound derived from hemp and cannabis plants. The food and drug administration emphasizes the use of hemp-derived CBD since it has a high amount of CBD compared to cannabis, leading to THC levels. However, some nations allow the use of cannabis-extracted CBD. CBD does not cause a high feeling in the users on it on. Some people confuse it with the psychoactive effect of THC. According to Watt & Karl (2017), THC is the most common compound of cannabis with a hallucinogenic effect; it can alter the user's mental state. The legal amount of THC is below 0.3%. However, the amount differs from state to state; for example, European states allow a THC level of 0.2%, which is revised and raised to 0.3%. However, since only a few states are members of the EU, they have different voices, and thus states differ in the rules governing CBD. Italy is a European nation but allows higher THC levels in the product compared to other states.

    CBD plays an important part in the well-being of the body since it interacts with the cannabinoid receptors by binding the CB1 and CB2 receptors in the body to provide relief. Endocannabinoids are found in the brain, nerves, and the skin. CBD is categorized based on the compounds it contains. Full-spectrum CBD has all the compounds in the plant, including THC. It is less processed to retain more content. The broad-spectrum CBD contains all the compounds, including different cannabinoids, flavonoids, and terpenes, except THC. This is considered the best for people who want to benefit from the rest of the compounds with no THC traces. CBD isolate contains just s CBD.

    Research shows that full-spectrum and broad-spectrum dosage increase with the effect, whereas CBD isolates effect is constant.

     Health Benefits of CBD

     Treating Epilepsy

     According to Gray & Whalley (2020), CBD can treat epilepsy; epidiolex is the drug used to treat epilepsy patients from the age of 2 in the US. This is the only approved CBD drug for medication by the food and drug administration. Most people showed fewer seizures after using CBD (epidiolex) compared to those with a placebo.

     Alleviate Mental Disorders

     The number of people mentally affected tends to increase daily. However, drugs are used to reduce the signs and the effect of the disturbance. Most have side effects, including headaches and increased fatigue. The commonly experienced mental health disorders are; anxiety, stress, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. According to Bitencourt & Takahashi(2018), CBD can help reduce the signs of posts traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Based on the specialist's explanation of when CBD is used alongside the daily routine given to patients. CBD plays a vital role in relieving different PTSD symptoms.

    Multiple Sclerosis

    People behave with different health conditions; some can be helped by natural remedies such as CBD. Multiple sclerosis is a health condition characterized by nerve pain, itchiness, general pain, and fatigue. According to Oreja-Guevara et al. (2015), CBD can be used on patients with  MLS by targeting the symptoms such as pain. CBD can alleviate any form of pain, including nerve pains; it can help ease the pain and reduce the itchy feeling.

    Improve the Sleep Quality

    Sleep is important, and everyone needs sleep to have a healthy life. Most people tend to forget how important sleep is. There are different causes of poor sleep, for example, pain, mental disturbance, and lifestyle. The body has melatonin, an active chemical in the brain which is effective e for the e falling and awake sleep sessions. According to Teitelbaum (2019), CBD can improve sleep quality and prevent insomnia by relaxing the body and the mind by soothing the muscle and nerves and activating all the body's senses. It also targets the main causes of poor sleep. For example, if the pain is the cause of sleep problems, CBD tends to relieve the pain resulting in a better and quality night's sleep.

     Anti-inflammatory

      According to Pellati et al. ( 2018), CBD can help reduce the appearance of inflammation since it has an anti-inflammatory property. Therefore, CBD can be used for internal and external inflammation. CBD is proven effective for treating different skin conditions, including acne, psoriasis, and eczema, mainly characterized by skin surface swelling. Inflammations on the skin make the skin to be dull and tired. With the use of CBD, tropical can help get back glowing and healthy skin.

     Relieves Sciatic Nerve Pain

     Athletes mostly experience sciatic nerve pain because they are always keeping the body active by doing exercises. The sciatic nerve is the longest in the human body; it starts from the lower back to the toes. The nerve pain is mainly caused by a slip/slide of the disc and rests n the nerve causing severe pain. According to Linher-Melville et al. (2020), CBD can help relieve nerve pains since it can interact with the cannabinoid receptors in the nerve hence soothing and relieving the pain. Different athletes use CBD as a natural remedy since drugs like opioids are addictive. Learn more about benefits of hemp

     Conclusion

     CBD is the lately upheld natural remedy for different health conditions. Most drugs have different side effects, including insomnia, headache, and increased fatigue. People take CBD for different reasons, including medical. However, CBD is not approved for medical use buts is supported by research; it has no scientific proof. However, the only CBD drug approved for medical use, there is a need for more information on how effective CBD is for different health issues. Before using CBD for your gut issue, consult your doctor. Consider starting low for any form of CBD administration and the reason for taking  CBD.

    References

    Bitencourt, R. M., & Takahashi, R. N. (2018). Cannabidiol As A Therapeutic Alternative For Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: From Bench Research To Confirmation In Human Trials. Frontiers In Neuroscience, 502.

    Liner-Melville, K., Zhu, Y. F., Sidhu, J., Parzei, N., Shahid, A., Shankar, G., ... & Singh, G. (2020). Evaluation Of The Preclinical Analgesic Efficacy Of Naturally Derived, Orally Administered Oil Forms Of Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), Cannabidiol (CBD), And Their 1: 1 Combination. Plus One, 15(6), E0234176.

    Oreja-Guevara, C., Casanova, B., Ordás, C. M., Silván, C. V., Asensio, D., & Massana, M. (2015). Observational Safety Study Of THC: CBD Oromucosal Spray (Sativex) In Multiple Sclerosis Patients With Spasticity. Clin Exp Pharmacol, 5(184), 2161-1459.

    Pellati, F., Borgonetti, V., Brighenti, V., Biagi, M., Benvenuti, S., & Corsi, L. (2018). Cannabis Sativa L. And Nonpsychoactive Cannabinoids: Their Chemistry And Role Against Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, And Cancer. Biomed Research International, 2018.

    Teitelbaum, J. (2019). A Hemp Oil, CBD, And Marijuana Primer: Powerful Pain, Insomnia, And Anxiety-Relieving Tools. Altern. Ther. Health Med, 25, 21-23.

    Watt, G., & Karl, T. (2017). In Vivo Evidence For Therapeutic Properties Of Cannabidiol (CBD) For Alzheimer's Disease. Frontiers In Pharmacology, 8, 20.

    Teitelbaum, J. (2019). A Hemp Oil, CBD, And Marijuana Primer: Powerful Pain, Insomnia, And Anxiety-Relieving Tools. Altern. Ther. Health Med, 25, 21-23.

    Nicola Boulton
    Nicola Boulton


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