The Benefits of CBD

What Are The Benefits of CBD?

CBD (Cannabidiol) has become a popular alternative therapy for a wide range of health conditions over the past decade. More and more people are now increasingly turning to CBD to help them in the treatment of pain, anxiety, and sleep disorders. 

In countries like Canada where marijuana is legalized, CBD is now used effectively to prevent and treat a wide range of health issues with great results. CBD oil is more natural than most anti-inflammatory drugs and boosts naturally occurring endocannabinoids that are signaling molecules in the body to help regulate immunity, stress, memory, and pain.  

Some people still look at cannabis with some controversy, but with scientists, doctors, and consumers experiencing so many great benefits with CBD it is only a matter of time before CBD is regulated in the areas of wellness and medicine.

So, let us have a look at some of the health benefits of CBD.

CBD For Pain Relief

CBD has been shown in a wide range of studies to help reduce pain by reducing inflammation in the body. Many people experiencing chronic pain are turning to CBD oil as a natural approach to treat pain. CBD is commonly used as a pain medication to treat back pain and arthritis.

Various studies have been conducted around the world that are increasingly showing CBD to be a truly natural effective treatment of pain. CBD is now being used as a more natural approach for people in the treatment of specific conditions like chronic pain, spinal cord injuries, MS pain, and arthritis.

Recent research into the benefits of using cannabis instead of regular opioid painkillers has shown that using cannabis is a much safer option. Opioid painkillers also have added long term implications, with the risk of long term drug addictions for people who have taken opioid painkillers. Some recent studies have highlighted the potential for cannabis to reduce anxiety, depression, and addiction to these opioid drugs too.

CBD For Anxiety 

CBD has been proven to help people manage anxiety successfully. Many researchers believe that CBD changes the way in which receptors in the brain provide response to serotonin. CBD helps with the treatment of anxiety by:

  • Reducing physiological effects related to anxiety and increased heart rate
  • Improving the overall symptoms of PTSD (Post-traumatic Stress Disorder)

Studies in the Neuropsychopharmacology journal found that CBD showed to reduce nervousness and cognitive impairment in patients with anxiety.

CBD For Improved Sleep

CBD has been proven to improve sleep and is great in tackling the root cause of insomnia. Studies have shown that not only does CBD treat the cause of insomnia, but can help with daytime sleepiness and grogginess too.

The Permanente Medical Journal in 2019 linked here, showed that CBD was clearly able to help people improve sleep in each of the 72 members that took part in the study. CBD is now commonly used by many people as a sleep aid and is a more natural and healthier alternative to aiding sleep than other sleep aid medications.

CBD For Neuroprotection

Continued research is being undertaken as to how CBD helps people with neurodegenerative diseases. The Molecules research showed that CBD can offer neuroprotective activity in many neurodegenerative diseases which include:

How To Take CBD?

There are multiple ways to consume CBD and the best way to take it depends on your needs, treatment, or goals. Some of the most popular ways to take CBD include: 

For more information on CBD in general, and for a breakdown of all the CBD products available at Mainland Cannabis you can visit our website here today.