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Discover the Transformative Power of CBD for a Healthier You
CBD may provide incredible support to the vast receptor system, called the Endocannabinoid System (ECS), which is vital for all the overall balance of the immune system, sleep, digestive tract, cognitive function, and the nervous system.
BRAIN
May relieve anxiety with anti-depressant and anxiolytic effects.
CBD’s impact on the ECS is complex and not fully understood. However, clinical trials are underway to explore the ways CBD can effectively relieve anxiety, which can be a major factor in depression, inflammation and other issues effecting the body. Pre-clinical trials on rodents have been promising — CBD has helped relieve depression in rats even as they suffered from diabetes. This study showed that a few doses of CBD, starting 24 hours before testing, was needed to see results. However, another study found that a single dose of CBD had rapid antidepressant effects on rodents, lasting up to seven days after treatment.
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
May provide pain and anxiety relief; New clinical applications for neuro-degenerative disorders.
CBD is thought to respond to numerous receptors throughout the Brain and Central Nervous System, including serotonin 1A receptors, which control the release of cortisol, TRPV1 receptors, which play a role in thermoregulation, and GPR55, a receptor that plays a role in controlling blood pressure. One study found that CBD dramatically reduced anxiety symptoms in a random group of subjects by suppressing the normal reactions of the central nervous system. CBD has also been studied and demonstrated to be effective in some cases of epilepsy. The only FDA-approved medication containing CBD, Epidiolex, is currently on the market and is approved for the treatment of seizures.
MUSCLE
May provide anti-inflammatory response to promote muscle repair and growth
CBD may be an ideal delivery system for athletes, people with chronic pain, or anyone who just wants no-nonsense relief for everyday aches and pains. Studies show that using CBD may not only be effective at relieving pain and inflammation, but powerful Topical CBD works by interacting with the ECS receptor points in our skin without the need of entering the blood stream. When these receptors are activated, they start to seek out “stressed” receptors and bring them back into balance reducing symptoms ranging from aches and pains to general soreness and stiffness.
SKIN
Can treat and prevent skin conditions; a powerful anti-oxidant rich in Omegas 6 & 9
Research has firmly established that acne is an inflammatory condition. Although multiple factors trigger acne, we know that anything you apply to skin that can reduce inflammation and help soothe skin is likely to visibly reduce breakouts, especially acne-related redness. Studies have shown that CBD oil has anti-inflammatory benefits when applied to skin. This may make CBD a suitable ingredient for acne-prone skin, while its calming benefits can help reactive skin look and feel better. In addition, there are studies that suggest that CBD may decrease oil production in the skin when applied topically.
GUT / MICROBIOME
May aid digestion and can aid a variety of disorders associated with the gastrointestinal tract
The ECS’s receptors are highly concentrated in the brain, gut, and pelvis, all working together to maintain homeostasis throughout the body. Researchers are finding evidence that the ECS is actually a major link between the gut and the brain. The endocannabinoid system is involved in regulating food intake as well as digestive motility, nausea, intestinal inflammation, gut permeability, cancer cell proliferation, and complex interactions with probiotic bacteria of the intestines. Supporting the ECS with CBD is showing possible promise for those suffering from a variety of conditions, including IBS, IBD, autoimmune conditions, cancer, and more.