By now, you are seeing CBD everywhere and you may be asking yourself, “What is it and why do I need it?” or “Will I get arrested if I have it?” This blog post will give you a brief overview of CBD but if you want to dive a little deeper in it, sign up for my free eBook, CBD Oil: Miracle Cure-All or Snake Oil?

CBD is a substance processed from the hemp plant that provides relief for pain, neurological conditions, anxiety, and gut issues.  CBD oil will not get you “high”.

If you’re experiencing chronic pain, a daily regimen of CBD oil can reduce your painful symptoms and help you lead a more balanced life. I’ll give you a list of my top five reasons CBD oil should be a part of your daily healthcare routine, but of course, I’m not a doctor. You should discuss taking CBD with your doctor, especially if you’re taking prescription medications that could cause drug interaction complications.

But first let’s discuss the legality.

Legality

In 2018 a Farm Bill was passed in the US that legalizes growing of hemp crops in all states. This bill allows for the sale of CBD oil derived from the hemp crop if it contains less than 0.3% THC (the component that gets you high). That said, some states are further along in the evolution of getting CBD products to the market.

CBD is a nationally legal, over-the-counter product in all 50 states if its hemp derived.  In my eBook, CBD Oil: Miracle Cure-All or Snake Oil?, I discuss further why the legality of CBD is such a confusing question.

Miracle cure-all or snake oil?

As the CBD market evolves and everyone realizes the benefits, a plethora of products will be touting these benefits.  How is it possible that CBD oil can help with so many ailments?

In the 1990’s, while conducting research on the effects of THC on the body, scientists discovered we have an Endocannabinoid System. This specialized system involves the regulation of a variety of functions including sleep, appetite, pain, and immune system response.

Our bodies naturally produce endocannabinoids but factors such as immune disorders can cause the body to become depleted of either the chemical itself, the receptor that absorbs the chemical or the enzyme that breaks it down. This results in an endocannabinoid deficiency.  That’s where supplementation becomes vital.  The cannabis plant provides these essential compounds and brings the body back into balance.

Briefly, these are my top five reasons to take CBD oil daily.  Sign up for my free eBook to learn more about the top five reasons you should take CBD oil daily if you suffer from chronic pain.

Top five reasons to take CBD oil daily

1. Chronic Pain – emerging studies are showing CBD to have a substantial affect relieving chronic pain for joint pain sufferers.
2. Sleep – studies show that CBD helps relax you and lets you fall asleep and stay asleep.  Good rest is vital to healing for chronic pain.
3. Neurological Disorders – CBD is showing great promise in relieving symptoms of neurological disorders such as epilepsy, restless leg syndrome and anything involving neuron dysfunction.
4. Anxiety – CBD has the effect of calming spinning thoughts and anxiety without the narcotic effects of other drugs.
5. Stomach Issues – CBD has been shown to be an essential component to gut health even helping with leaky gut syndrome which has been implicated in many auto-immune disorders.

So now that you’re convinced of CBD oil’s health benefits, what product should you buy?  There’s a dizzying array of CBD products on the market now.  Everyone wants your CBD dollars! 

The best answer is to keep it simple. Buy only from a legitimate company that does third party lab testing. Fancy CBD infused products are usually marketing gimmicks that make dosing and quality of product confusing. Products in the checkout line such as candy, food, and drink infusions may be inferior and not worth your money.  In my eBook, I dive deeper into how to figure out what product is best for you, the dose to take, and how to avoid scam products.

Want to know more about CBD?  Sign up to receive my eBook and learn more about why the legal status of CBD is so confusing, the five reasons you should add CBD to your chronic pain relief toolbox, and how to buy CBD.

Happy Gardening!

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