There is a growing catalogue of ways to take CBD such as topicals, edibles, capsules, and oils, which can help in your day-to-day living experience. Many people are starting to introduce CBD products into their lives for different reasons because of the chemical’s range of beneficial properties.
What is CBD?
CBD is a chemical that is found in the cannabis plant. This can be isolated and formed into CBD products, such as gummies that you eat, which means the part of the plant that gives you the ‘high’ feeling (THC) is only present in low quantities, or non at all, so you don’t become intoxicated. There are also Delta 8 gummies for sale which also contain THC for those that want to experience the psychoactive element of the cannabis plant, as well as gain the benefits CBD has. This can enhance sensory experiences and is a way to have fun and unwind, but isn’t for everyone.
Reasons to try CBD products
There have been an increasing number of studies exploring the effects of CBD and the impact it can have on our physical and mental health, but there’s still a lot to understand. Research has been mixed but there has been evidence that CBD can have a range of benefits on us, which could make incorporating CBD into your lifestyle a good idea.
- Managing Some Mental Health Disorders
One of the most well-known and widespread uses includes offsetting symptoms of anxiety. Studies have shown that CBD can aid in relieving behavioural and physiological signs of nervousness when public versus a placebo. Some research suggests this is because it can affect serotonin levels in your body, which is a hormone involved in regulating your mood and sleep.
Reviews of other studies have also concluded that there is evidence to suggest CBD can help with social anxiety, panic disorder, OCD and PTSD. More research is needed to understand how CBD can treat these orders and to what extent it can relieve symptoms.
- Improving Sleep
CBD oil has been used to treat PTSD symptoms, including nightmares. An investigation found that CBD may affect cortisol levels (a stress hormone which can cause more frequent awakenings at night) because cortisol levels dipped in patients that took CBD; in another study when participants took CBD, participants fell asleep more easily.
- Relieving Pain
Topicals, such as lotions and creams, containing CBD can be used as pain relief. People suffering from things such as multiple sclerosis or other chronic pain have reported that targeting areas with CBD products have helped with movement ability, reducing pain and other symptom improvements. This can benefit people with arthritis and other chronic conditions.
- Heart Health
Adding CBD to your life may also benefit your circulatory system. Some studies indicate that it could help lower resting blood-pressure and reduce the amount that blood pressure increases when subjected to stimuli. High blood pressure increases risk of stroke and heart attack. There’s also evidence to suggest that blood flow through arteries was improved after repeated use of CBD.
- Anti-inflammatory Properties
Because CBD has been proven to have properties that can help with inflammation, people with skin conditions such as eczema and acne have used creams and lotions containing CBD to successfully treat affected areas. This is thought to be because the chemical affects receptors involved with cell signalling in the body or because it prevents the breaking down of certain cells.
- Prevent Neurological Disease
Its anti-inflammatory properties may also provide neuroprotection, which could help to work against things like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. There is a lot more research needed to be done to confirm these results.
Side Effects
Please note, like any supplement or drug, CBD can have negative and unwanted symptoms in some people. This can include changes in appetite, digestion issues and fatigue. Always keep an eye on the impacts CBD has on your body and speak to a medical professional if you experience any side effects, or if you have any questions. Also be sure to consult a doctor if you are on any other medication because CBD may react with it and reduce its effects.
Overall, a lot of research into the benefits of CBD is inconclusive, but a lot of it does suggest that CBD can have a positive impact on both your physical and mental health. There is evidence to suggest that CBD plays a role in improving symptoms of mental disorders and pain. It may also help with heart health, skin conditions and neurological disease.
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