CBD Benefit Information

We are only starting to understand the intricacies of the endocannabinoid system, which began with Dr. Raphael Mechoulam’s research in Israel 4 decades ago.  He was the first scientist to isolate the cannabidoil (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) parts of a marijuana plant (Lagano, 2019).

Many people are afraid of the cannabis plant.  But, cannabis has a long and dignified history being used for medicine, textiles, as a building material and part of ceremonies for thousands of years (Lagano, 2019).

According to the National Institutes of Health, the endocannabinoid system is one of the most important physiologic systems involved in establishing and maintaining human health (Lu, H. C., & Mackie, K. 2016).

CBD can be considered a complementary treatment to add to your wellness toolbox.  It should not be viewed as a “cure-all”, but instead should be coupled with therapy, nutrition, a healthy lifestyle & medical care.

Anxiety

Researchers state that CBD can help anxiety through serotonin & hippocampus balance without the risk of depression and benzo addiction (Bitencourt R. M., Takahashi R. N., Carlini E. A. 2021).

Researchers believe that CBD addresses anxiety in the following ways: it makes serotonin more available in the synaptic cleft – which boosts mood (this is how SSRIs work) and it interacts with the hippocampus to generate new neutrons and combat anixety (Lagano, 2019).

Menopause

Receptors involved in estrogen level drops are impacted by CBD improving circulation and bone density.

PTSD

Trauma, abuse, panic attacks, insomnia . . . the cycle can be too much to bare.  CBD can aide to restore homeostasis while acting as a neuroprotectant, anti-inflammatory, and anxiolytic without the side effects of big pharma medication. By acting on the serotonin pathway, healing can begin while the stress response is regulated.  CBD is neuroprotective and helps generate brain neurons (Elms, L., Shannon, S., Hughes, S., Lewis, N. (2019).