CBD Oil

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The other day I met a mother that was looking for a bottle of CBD oil for her autistic son. I asked her how that was working for him and she replied, her son has not had a tantrum since she put him on it. She said this has been a lifesaver because his psychotropic medication was not working for him. Another mom told me CBD oil is the only thing that works for her daughter’s seizures. Many Texas physicians are now recommending CBD oil to many of their patients to stabilize and improve nervous and immune system functions. So what is CBD oil and what does it do?

CBD is extracted and separated from specific varieties of cannabis, often known as hemp. The most abundant constituent of cannabis is the cannabinoid known as THC, an intoxicating and illegal substance that is responsible for causing the “high” in marijuana use. T here is a lot of misinformation surrounding CBD, partially because of its close resemblance to THC. It’s important to know that CBD is completely separated and isolated from THC and CBD cannot get you “high”. CBD is non-psychoactive because it does not act on the same pathways as THC. Therefore, u nlike THC, CBD is considered a legal cannabinoid and is safe to consume in any amount and concentration.

… But what is CBD exactly?

Let’s start with a little history: in 1992 a report by Devane et al discovered the existence of specific receptors in mammalian cells known as the endocannabinoid system which is closely interconnected with the nervous and immune system. Since CBD has been shown to boost just about every function of our cannabinoid receptors, it is proven to have an extensive soothing and relaxing effects. But research is showing CBD is far more valuable than just for relaxation. Studies have shown CBD to:

· Reduce nausea and vomiting

· Suppress seizure activity

· Combat psychosis disorders

· Combat inflammatory disorders

· Combat neurodegenerative disorders

· Combat tumor and cancer cells

· Combat anxiety and depression disorders

· Combat cigarette addiction

· Used in the treatment of acne

· Prevent the production of IL-12 the cytokine that plays a huge role in many autoimmune diseases such as diabetes.

· Reduction of pain due to inflammation from fibromyalgia.

· Have anti-anxiety effects caused by PTSD

· Be used in treating Schizophrenia

· Control gut function and could be an effective treatment for bowel diseases like Crohn's Disease.

· Have the potential ability to reduce various aspects of MS.

· Combat glaucoma

· Combat insomnia

Wow, sounds too good to be true? … Possibly, but Mother Nature can be very benevolent and perhaps she has graced us with one of her many miracles. I know this much -- CBD is well tolerated and safe even at high doses, and seems to be effective for many conditions. Many people are grateful to have it available. It comes in 1oz, and 2oz peppermint, vanilla and unflavored oral spray, 1oz peppermint drops, 10mg, 15mg and 25mg capsules and softgels as well as a topical balm.