Article - What You Need To Know About CBD Oil

By Jennifer Gramith, ND
August 21st, 2019

People take or apply cannabidiol to treat a variety of symptoms, however, its use is controversial. There is much confusion about what it is and how it affects the human body. The goal of this article is to explain what CBD is, its possible health benefits, how to use it, and potential risks, if any.

In June 2018, the country's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the prescription use of Epidiolex, a purified form of CBD oil, for treating two types of epilepsy. The concentration is 100mg/ml cannabidiol given orally to treat seizures known as Lennox-Gastaut syndrome or Dravet syndrome in patients 2 years of age and older. What is the price of Epidiolex? A mere 32,500 per patient, per year.

So here is where the controversy arises. Rx vs natural forms of CBD. Most of us would lean toward the natural approach due to the many side effects of the Rx source, however, you may be asking yourself,``Is it as effective when it comes in a natural form”? In order to answer that question you need to know what CBD really is.

So what is CBD? CBD is one of many compounds, known as cannabinoids, in the cannabis plant. Researchers have been looking at the possible therapeutic uses of CBD for years.CBD is a trending ingredient the natural products industry and is the focus of a new area of cannabis research. CBD is one of many cannabinoids, or molecules produced uniquely by the cannabis family.

On one of my trips to Cape Hatteras I was fortunate to be sitting by a professor at the University of Virginia who was head over the medical cannabis program. I got about a 2 hour tutorial on cannabis and its benefits for patients struggling with many auto-immune disorders not just seizures. I was blown away by the research she shared with me. Please check out the program it is full of resources and information on CBD and THC https://www.vanorml.org/faqs.

According to this professor and many other health care professionals CBD oil may have a number of health benefits.

Until recently, the best-known compound in cannabis was delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). This is the most active constituent of marijuana. Marijuana contains both THC and CBD, and these compounds have different effects.

THC creates a mind-altering "high" when a person smokes it or uses it in cooking. This is because THC breaks down when we apply heat and introduce it into the body.

CBD is different. Unlike THC, it is not psychoactive. This means that CBD does not change a person's state of mind when they use it.

However, CBD does appear to produce significant changes in the body, and some research suggests that it has medical benefits.I would have to agree, I have personally witnessed many health benefits with my chronically ill clients and clients struggling with anxiety disorders. I have used the CBD Gold on myself for immune and stress relief and been impressed with the results.

So where does CBD come from? CBD comes from the cannabis plant. People refer to cannabis plants as either hemp or marijuana, depending on their level of THC. Hemp plants that are legal under the Farm Bill must contain less than 0.3% THC. Let me say it again, Hemp plants are perfectly legal…..CBD oil is legal…. THC may or may not be legal in your area. There are around 17 states legalizing medical marijuna today. Find out if your state is one of them. You don’t need the THC for CBD to be effective, so let's get a better understanding of how it works. https://medicalmarijuana.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=006473

How CBD works
All cannabinoids, including CBD, produce effects in the body by attaching to certain receptors. The human body produces certain cannabinoids on its own. It also has two receptors for cannabinoids, called the CB1 receptors and CB2 receptors.CB1 receptors are present throughout the body, but many are in the brain.The CB1 receptors in the brain deal with coordination, movement, pain, emotions, mood, thinking, appetite,memories, and other functions. THC attaches to these receptors.
CB2 receptors are more common in the immune system which is why I recommend CBD oil. They affect inflammation and pain. Researchers once believed that CBD attached to these CB2 receptors, but it now appears that CBD does not attach directly to either receptor.
Instead, it seems to direct the body to use more of its own cannabinoids. Therefore it can help improve all conditions listed below:

Benefits

Natural pain relief and anti-inflammatory properties

Authors of a study published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine found that CBD significantly reduced chronic inflammation and pain in some mice and rats.
The researchers suggested that the non-psychoactive compounds in marijuana, such as CBD, could provide a new treatment for chronic pain.

Quitting smoking and drug withdrawals

Some promising evidence suggests that CBD use may help people to quit smoking.

A pilot study published in Addictive Behaviors found that smokers who used inhalers containing CBD smoked fewer cigarettes than usual and had no further cravings for nicotine.

A similar review, published in Neurotherapeutics found that CBD may be a promising treatment for people with opioid addiction disorders.

The researchers noted that CBD reduced some symptoms associated with substance use disorders. These included anxiety, mood-related symptoms, pain, and insomnia.

Epilepsy

After researching the safety and effectiveness of CBD oil for treating epilepsy, the FDA approved the use of CBD (Epidiolex) as a therapy for two rare conditions characterized by epileptic seizures in 2018.

In the U.S., a doctor can prescribe Epidiolex to treat:

Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), a condition that appears between the ages of 3 and 5 years and involves different kinds of seizures

Dravet syndrome (DS), a rare genetic condition that appears in the first year of life and involves frequent, fever-related seizures

The types of seizures that characterize LGS or DS are difficult to control with other types of medication.

The FDA specified that doctors could not prescribe Epidiolex for children younger than 2 years. It is of my opinion that organic CBD would be the better option to start with due to the side effects of the Rx CBD.

Other neurological symptoms and disorders

Researchers are studying the effects of CBD on various neuropsychiatric disorders.

Findings suggested that CBD may also treat many complications linked to epilepsy, such as neurodegeneration, neuronal injury, and psychiatric diseases.

Another study, published in Current Pharmaceutical Design, found that CBD may produce effects similar to those of certain antipsychotic drugs, and that the compound may provide a safe and effective treatment for people with schizophrenia. However, further research is necessary.

Fighting cancer

Some researchers have found that CBD may prove to combat cancer.

Authors of a review published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology found evidence that CBD significantly helped to prevent the spread of cancer.
The researchers also noted that the compound tends to suppress the growth of cancer cells and promote their destruction.

They pointed out that CBD has low levels of toxicity. They called for further research into its potential as an accompaniment to standard cancer treatments. I have found a significant reduction in inflammation in clients opting to use the CV scientific CBD Gold product, thus allowing the immune system to suppress the growth of cancer cells. This battle with chronic inflammation and cancer has been a real problem. Our immune system is designed to focus on the inflammatory process if one exists before addressing chronic illness such as circulating cancer cells. To win the battle against cancer one must remove inflammation from the body.

Anxiety disorders

Doctors often advise people with chronic anxiety to avoid cannabis, as THC can trigger or amplify feelings of anxiousness and paranoia.

However, authors of a review from Neurotherapeutics found that CBD may help to reduce anxiety in people with certain related disorders.CBD Gold from CV Scientific is specifically designed for Anxiety.

According to the review, CBD may reduce anxiety-related behaviors in people with conditions such as:

post-traumatic stress disorder
general anxiety disorder
panic disorder
social anxiety disorder
obsessive-compulsive disorder
Type 1 diabetes

Type 1 diabetes results from inflammation that occurs when the immune system attacks cells in the pancreas.

Research published in 2016 by Clinical Hemorheology and Microcirculation found that CBD may ease this inflammation in the pancreas. This may be the first step in finding a CBD-based treatment for type 1 diabetes.

A paper presented in the same year in Lisbon, Portugal, suggested that CBD may reduce inflammation and protect against or delay the development of type 1 diabetes.

Acne

Acne treatment is another promising use for CBD. The condition is caused, in part, by inflammation and overworked sebaceous glands in the body. I do not have much experience with this condition and CBD oil, however the research is impressive and it makes sense because of its ability to reduce inflammation.

A 2014 study published by the Journal of Clinical Investigation found that CBD helps to lower the production of sebum that leads to acne, partly because of its anti-inflammatory effect on the body. Sebum is an oily substance, and overproduction can cause acne.

CBD could become a future treatment for acne vulgaris, the most common form of acne.

Alzheimer's disease
Initial research published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease found that CBD was able to prevent the development of social recognition deficit in participants.

This means that CBD could help people in the early stages of Alzheimer's to keep the ability to recognize the faces of people that they know.

This is the first evidence that CBD may slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease. More research is needed on the effective dosing for Alzheimer’s patients, however many small-scale studies have looked into the safety of CBD in adults. They concluded that adults tend to tolerate a wide range of doses well.

Researchers have found no significant side effects on the central nervous system, the vital signs, or mood, even among people who used high dosages.

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The PlusCBD Oil softgels are tested multiple times throughout the process to ensure quality, and are formulated with the first ever self-affirmed Generally Recognized as Safe hemp extract.

This is why I recommend CV Scientific CBD over most other companies. The quality and consistency of CV Scientific products have been impeccable.

You can try our CBD oil 10 softgels for just $23.94. We also offer 30 softgels for $59.90 or 60 softgel for $89.95. We also carry the Concentrated CBD oil applicators. Our 1-gram size is $42.95, 3-gram size is $65.94, and the 6-gram size is $89.95.

Please contact our office at 404-474-2100 for further information or guidance.

Jennifer Gramith, ND
Rightway Health and Wellness Clinic

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