What Are the Benefits of CBD?

More than 60 percent of CBD users were taking it for anxiety, according to a survey of 5,000 people. Does it help?

By Dawn MacKeen

The CBD industry is flourishing, conservatively projected to hit $16 billion in the United States by 2025. Already, the plant extract is being added to cheeseburgers, toothpicks and breath sprays. More than 60 percent of CBD users have taken it for anxiety, according to a survey of 5,000 people, conducted by the Brightfield Group, a cannabis market research firm.Chronic pain, insomnia and depression follow behind. Kim Kardashian West, for example, turned to the product when “freaking out” over the birth of her fourth baby. The professional golfer Bubba Watson drifts off to sleep with it. And Martha Stewart’s French bulldog partakes, too.

What is CBD?

Cannabidiol, or CBD,is the lesser-known child of the cannabis sativaplant; its more famous sibling, tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, is the active ingredient in pot that catapults users’ “high.” With roots in Central Asia, the plant is believed to have been first used medicinally — or for rituals — around 750 B.C., though there are other estimates too.

Cannabidiol and THC are just two of the plant’s more than 100 cannabinoids. THC is psychoactive, and CBD may or may not be, which is a matter of debate. THC can increase anxiety; it is not clear what effect CBD is having, if any, in reducing it. THC can lead to addiction and cravings; CBD is being studied to help those in recovery.

Cannabis containing 0.3 percent or less of THC is hemp. Although last year’s Farm Bill legalized hemp under federal law, it also preserved the Food and Drug Administration’s oversight of products derived from cannabis.

What are the claims?

CBD is advertised as providing relief for anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. It is also marketed to promote sleep. Part of CBD’s popularity is that it purports to be “nonpsychoactive,” and that consumers can reap health benefits from the plant without the high (or the midnight pizza munchies).

Just as hemp seedlings are sprouting up across the United States, so is the marketing. From oils and nasal sprays to lollipops and suppositories, it seems no place is too sacred for CBD. “It’s the monster that has taken over the room,” Dr. Brad Ingram, an associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, said about all the wild uses for CBD now. He is leading a clinical trial into administering CBD to children and teenagers with drug-resistant epilepsy.

How Mainstream Media Botched the Vape Lung Story

David Bienenstock

In 1989, a mysterious figure known as Dr. Lunglife sent High Times a set of detailed instructions for transforming a handful of easily obtained equipment into a low cost vaporizer. He included a guide to making a highly potent cannabis concentrate that optimized the contraption’s effectiveness.

Soon thereafter, the magazine published a letter to the editor from K.O. of Clarksville, Mississippi:

Just thought I’d let you know I built one of Dr. Lunglife’s vaporizers. Tell the good doctor that it has worked well for me. Now if I can just get a really long extension cord for the Hash Bash in Ann Arbor.”

30 years of user data on vaping

Clearly, many cannabis enthusiasts must have started experimenting with vaporization around this same time.

Commercial products required a little more time to make it to market. The first Volcano vaporizer, made by Storz & Bickel, appeared in the US in 2003. The first pen-size vaporizers appeared around 2006. Cannabis vape pens hit the American scene starting around 2010.

That gives us—at the very least—a solid three decades of anecdotal user data to work with when evaluating any potential harms involved.

So when a rash of people started getting seriously or even fatally ill after using vape pens earlier this year, it was obvious that something other than cannabis must be the culprit. The overwhelming number of cases of VAPI, vaping associated pulmonary injury, have been attributed to counterfeit products produced and distributed illegally without any regulatory oversight whatsoever.

Tainted illegal THC pens are suspect

At Leafly, our reporting team tracked these dangerous counterfeit pens from production to sale. We found a supply chain operating wholly outside the law and with a blatant disregard for public health. Theories on what’s causing VAPI range from dangerous additives to poorly manufactured pens, or possibly some combination of the two. No evidence has emerged to show THC, CBD, or any other cannabinoid is to blame.

CBG is the hardest cannabinoid to produce.

Why CBG (Cannabigerol) Is One Of The Most Expensive Cannabinoids To Produce

As CBD continues to explode in popularity, brands are beginning to take notice. Innovative companies are already beginning to offer products centered around one of the other 100+ cannabinoids found in the plant.

One of those cannabinoids is Cannabigerol, or CBG. First discovered by researchers in the 1960’s, CBG is the precursor from which all other cannabinoids are synthesized, which is why it’s often referred to as the “mother” or “stem cell” of cannabinoids. This unique property imbues CBG with enormous therapeutic promise, making it a subject of great interest for researchers and consumers alike.

“It’s definitely gaining momentum,” says James Rowland, CEO of Steve’s Goods, a Colorado based brand that specializes in producing CBG goods. “We have personally administered CBG to thousands of people at over 50 events. It’s the most requested product on our website and we provide education to thousands of receptive people both in person and online every month.”

CBG (Cannabigerol) being made PHOTOS COURTESY OF STEVE’S GOODS

The US government is also keen on learning more about CBG. In 2018 The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) announced an intent to research minor cannabinoids including CBG that could help manage pain. Today In: Lifestyle

So how exactly does CBG work?

“CBG works by interacting with the endocannabinoid system (ECS). Together, CB1 and CB2 receptors regulate neurohormones which actively affect physiological processes including mood, metabolism, pain response, and appetite,” begins Derek Du Chesne, Chief Growth Officer at EcoGen Laboratories. “When cannabinoids like CBG interact with these receptors, it activates a response and produces physiological changes.”

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Dear Valued Clients, Colleagues and Friends,

I’m writing today to inform you of an important change in the structure of One Health WI. As of last Friday, my business partner and I have mutually agreed to part ways. As always, you can count on me to continue to deliver the highest quality products at the best prices, just with a new look and new name! I’m excited to introduce you to: Native Roots Hemp !

As our new company continues to grow, so will our brand with a new look and feel. In the coming weeks you’ll see our online and print presence update with the new logo and information.

Many of you know that I am originally from Algoma, WI and have been very excited to move my family “back to my roots” as we launched our CBD business. We’ve already helped thousands of people across the country to feel better through our quality products and we’re looking forward to having our company’s name and brand signify getting “back to our roots” as well !

As our team at Native Roots Hemp continues to work with my family in Brussels, WI, who are farmers in the hemp industry, as well as our other valued suppliers from the past, rest assured you will continue to receive the highest quality products in the country, as you have since September, 2018.

Thank you for trusting us. You are all like family to our team and we look forward to continuing to partner with you on your wellness journey!

Please join me at the Luxemburg Pharmacy today, August 28th, from 8-2 for FREE samples and to answer any questions you may have.

See you soon!

Warmest regards,

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What are the Main Medical Benefits of Hemp/CBD Oil?

The legalization of marijuana has led to a deeper analysis and understanding of its components as well as how they can affect the user. CBD or cannabidiol is part of the over 100 chemical compounds referred to as cannabinoids. The other compound in marijuana is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and it is psychoactive, a feature that gives you a high feeling. CBD is not psychoactive hence its increasing popularity for health use. It is a quality natural remedy for relieving pain among other health benefits without the negative psychological effects associated with THC. Below are the medical benefits of CBD oil and later on, we’ll highlight the potential side effects.

Pain-relieving benefits of CBD Oil

CBD oil is used to help relieve pain for a healthier and quality lifestyle. When you use CBD oil, your body naturally releases endocannabinoids that act as cannabinoid receptors. CBD interacts with neurotransmitters, therefore, decreasing inflammation and easing chronic pain. According to studies, CBD oil can be used together with THC to address rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis, conditions that may significantly affect your life. When treating multiple sclerosis, CBD oil also reduces muscle spasms and improves your walking due to reduced pain.

Helps manage anxiety and relieve depression

Anxiety and depression are all symptoms of mismanaged stress and they may have adverse psychological disorders due to the affected mental function. According to research by the World Health Organization, depression is the number one cause of mental disability and anxiety comes in sixth. People who are depressed and experience anxiety have side effects like insomnia, sexual dysfunction, drowsiness, agitation, and headaches. To improve the quality of life, CBD oil is used alongside other carrier oils to manage anxiety and it has shown promising results in treating depression naturally. CBD oil also improves cognitive function, therefore, helping one speak comfortably in public. It is an effective treatment option for kids diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder as it also helps with insomnia. Studies show that CBD oil has anti-depressant effects that trigger the production of serotonin that controls your social behaviour and mood.

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CBD Skincare Interest is Rising Fast: What’s the Future of Cannabidiol for Skin Health Look Like?

Since cannabidiol (CBD) was reintroduced as having potential health benefits, the areas that it appears to excel in include pain relief, reduction in anxiousness and attaining a calmer self. The key property in making the previously mentioned benefits a possibility is CBD’s ability to rid inflammation.

As the industry continues to mature, more and more skincare solutions are being infused with CBD and other cannabis’ compounds. With this in mind, curiosity is surely enticed, as consumers now have to assess its true effectiveness.

In a recent post shared by CBD Snapshot, the overall potential of CBD has been explained with respect to skincare. Turns out, it does in fact make a positive difference, however, consumers have been warned to be cautious of their resources.

CBD’s Anti-Inflammatory Properties Creates a Win-win Situation Once Again!
The news outlet referenced a board-certified dermatologist, who argued for the use of CBD for skin health. According to Dr. Jeanette, CBD can be effective in both beauty and skin care because of the very same anti-inflammatory properties that initially helped it to secure a spotlight.

Here’s an extract as to why the latter is so:

“Cannabinoid receptors have been discovered in keratinocytes, or skin cells, and other parts of the skin such as the sebaceous glands, hair follicles, small nerves and immune cells. CBD works on them as part of the skin’s endocannabinoid system.”

Dr. Robert Dellavalle, University of Colorado School of Medicine’s dermatology professor and a co-author of the 2017 study, has noticed how quickly the CBD industry has been developing and is somewhat fearful of consumers’ belief that all skin conditions can be resolved with its use. However, he does not question its general potential, adding that, “I think there’s a lot of promise.”

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