CBD (Cannabidiol) is a substance extracted from the marijuana plant, which doesn’t need any introduction. Unlike another compound – THC – CBD is not psychoactive, thus it doesn’t get you high. It is legal in many places around the world, and a lot of companies produce more and more CBD products. They can bring you numerous benefits as long as you purchase them from trustworthy providers.
You can take CBD in many ways – traditionally by inhaling, eating with food or in the form of creams and suppositories. Additionally, there are different types of CBD products, such as various pills and oils, but producers are getting more and more creative these days. For example, do you know how to use CBD isolate or what is it in the first place?
CBD is extremely famous for its anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties. It’s also widely used in the cosmetic industry, as it’s known to help with acne and moisturize the skin. However, CBD has more, less-known features.
Here’s how your health can benefit from CBD.
1. Treats Addiction
Though it may sound surprising, CBD can actually be really helpful when it comes to treating addictions; especially in the case of cigarette addicts, it can work miracles! Some studies show that Cannabidiol reduces reward memories in smokers – so when someone near them smokes, they don’t feel the urge to light a cigarette. CBD can also make withdrawal symptoms lighter and less painful, and some researchers suggest that it can reduce opioid, cocaine and cannabis dependence.
Vaping is the most popular method of using CBD among addicts. However, if you want to treat any addiction with CBD, make sure to contact your doctor beforehand.
2. Works Great for People with Diabetes
CBD’s anti-inflammatory properties can improve the body’s metabolism. That’s why it may be used for herbal treatment in diabetes patients – and it’s often effective, especially in those with type 2 diabetes. CBD stabilizes blood sugar, calms the restless leg syndrome, keeps blood vessels open and can even reduce the neuropathic pain. It also improves blood circulation and lowers blood pressure – which is especially important for diabetes patients.
3. Helps Arthritis Patients
CBD is known for its anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties, and it’s been proved that it works great for chronic pain. Thanks to CBD, you won’t have to worry about swollen joints anymore and thanks to its sedative effects, insomnia will stop bothering you.
4. Treats PTSD
As CBD works great for anxiety, many psychologists and therapists recommend it for treating PTSD. CBD can reduce the stress level and help to create a healthy mental atmosphere, making it more manageable to deal with anxiety and nerves.
5. Reduces Crohn’s Disease Symptoms
Crohn’s disease is a gut condition characterized by extreme abdominal pain and vomiting – it can make a person’s life unbearable. However, as a helpful addition to traditional treatment, doctors can recommend some CBD intake. It improves appetite, relieves pain and provides antibacterial properties, helping the patients to feel a lot better than usual.
6. Helps Cancer Patients
Although no large-scale studies have proved its effectiveness, CBD has shown anti-tumor properties in some in test tubes and animal studies. And even if we don’t know for sure whether CBD can treat cancer, it can definitely reduce tiresome symptoms: pain, loss of appetite or inflammation. There are also a few cannabis medications that treat nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy.
7. Treats Obesity
If you want to lose extra pounds, CBD is there to help. It is said to reduce appetite and help lose weight. However, don’t forget to contact your doctor or CBD consultant beforehand to get the right dosage – otherwise, you may experience not reduced but increased appetite.
8. Helps with Insomnia
Thanks to its anxiety-reducing properties, CBD is great for treating insomnia. That’s because it is highly helpful with some causes of sleeplessness, such as stress. Additionally, it may help with excessive daytime sleepiness and grogginess. And, unlike any chemical meds, CBD doesn’t have side effects.
The Bottom Line
CBD is taking its rightful place in the medical industry nowadays, with more and more studies showing its effectiveness when it comes to treating various conditions. Even though in many cases, additional research is necessary, it’s pretty safe to use CBD, as it doesn’t have side effects, and it can’t make you dependent. However, you should remember that regarding any health issues, it’s always necessary to contact your doctor before taking CBD or any other substance.
CBS is not a magical cure for everything, and while it undoubtedly works for some people, it may not have the exact same effects on everyone. But it is always worth trying, especially if other things don’t seem to do the trick.
(Beata Hardzei)
Author: Mandy Kloppers
Mandy is a qualified therapist who treats depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, trauma, and many other types of mental health issues. She provides online therapy around the world for those needing support and also provides relationship counselling.
