I have had a lot of friends, family and clients come to me with questions about CBD oil and it’s no secret that the acronym “CBD” has been
omnipresent in the media and pop culture lately.
To start with, CBD oil is not an essential oil. CBD stands for cannabidiol, which is a chemical compound found in hemp and marijuana - the two
primary species of the cannabis family. CBD-rich hemp oil is all the rage these days and is touted as being a help for many health issues and other
concerns.
Personally, our family has seen AMAZING results with CBD oil.
Truly, what has happened has literally been nothing short of miraculous and I’ve been thrilled to help some of my clients (and local friends) see great
results as well.
Here are some of the benefits that I’ve seen personally and heard about from others close to me:
• Anxiety episodes VERY regularly and has had hardly any since starting on CBD oil.
• I personally watched it lower blood pressure in 15 min!! From 190/95 (stress related) to 138/78 20 min after taking!!!
• More restful sleep
• Brain fog lifted
• More focus
• Improved energy
• Relief of head and neck tension (we all need this with our season just about upon us!!)
• Improves Skin Health
• Some more of the positive effects of CBD is it boosts hair health and appearance, helps to relieve arthritis symptoms, inhibits cancer cell growth, its
antibacterial, reduces blood sugar levels and risk of artery blockage.
Receptors in our nervous system and immune system react to cannabis compounds and produce specific effects that may benefit many bodily
processes. Scientists have discovered that “endocannabinoid system dysfunction” can lead to unfavorable effects. But using a compound like
cannabidiol can be extremely helpful for keeping this important system in balance.
CBD vs. THC
CBD and THC are both compounds found in the Cannabis sativa plant species and can be extracted to make hemp and cannabis products. There
are hundreds of other compounds in cannabis, but these two get the most attention (at least for now). But when it comes to CBD vs THC, most people
tend to ask the same question: Which one is better?
Here’s the thing — CBD has been misrepresented as a non-psychoactive agent, when it fact, it’s actually psychoactive. This is typically what allows
CBD to deliver any benefits. However, the psychoactive effects caused by CBD do differ from those caused by THC, in the sense that CBD is nonintoxicating.
Larger amounts of THC can often lead to unwanted psychoactive effects, but some studies show that in smaller amounts, THC can be beneficial.
CBD Isolate vs. CBD Full Spectrum
If you’ve been checking out CBD product labels recently, you have probably noticed that some say “CBD isolate” and others are “full spectrum CBD.”
So, what’s the difference between CBD isolate vs. full spectrum?
CBD isolate means that the cannabidiol products contain only CBD and no other cannabis compound. It’s been processed further than whole hemp
extracts, isolating CBD to create a purified form of the compound.
Full spectrum CBD products include CBD and all other compounds found naturally in the plant. This means other cannabinoids (including trace
amounts of THC), terpenes (which give the plant a distinct smell and flavor) and essential oils are all present. CBD isolates used to be touted for their
purity, but as more research is conducted, they are finding out that the full spectrum CBD may have even greater potential because of the compounding
effects when they are used in combination.
Clearly, this is a health revolution. I hope you take the time to do your research or reach out to your trusted local health gurus (like me!) and give CBD
a try. Any questions you can find me on Facebook. And remember the difference between a flower and a weed is a judgement!
Sending Love and Light, Your Holistic Health Coach Melonie DePalma.
This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice
or treatment from a personal physician.
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By Melonie DePalma, Holistic Health Coach