CBD has been shown to reduce seizures among those suffering from epilepsy and can also assist with sleep and anxiety issues.
Studies have demonstrated that CBD can effectively relieve arthritis-related pain. It can be taken orally or applied topically as an oil, tincture or patch.
1. Reduces stress
CBD has been shown to reduce anxiety for some individuals. It appears to interact with the endocannabinoid system, which influences mood and stress response, while potentially also regulating neurotransmitters responsible for mood regulation; all of which could contribute to its anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing) properties as well as alleviate symptoms of depression.
Research needs to be conducted further in order to verify these results and ascertain optimal dosing regimens. A 2022 clinical trial saw participants who took high doses of CBD sublingually three times daily experience significant decreases in anxiety as well as enhanced mood and sleep.
Before embarking on any new treatments, including CBD, it is wise to seek medical advice first. Certain medications, including blood thinners, antidepressants and some antibiotics could interact negatively with CBD products; additionally it could alter liver enzyme levels so regular check-ups should take place if CBD products are taken regularly. Furthermore, healthcare providers can provide customized guidance and monitoring that minimize risks while optimizing benefits.
2. Helps with sleep
CBD has been found to assist those suffering from anxiety or poor sleeping patterns to attain sleep more peacefully, though studies are underway to ascertain its efficacy against more serious sleep disorders.
Studies on healthy people without other medical conditions show mixed results, although CBD supplementation did seem to improve self-reported sleep among this population; however, for definitive proof the findings require blinded, placebo-controlled trials to be completed.
People using CBD to alleviate symptoms from other health conditions, such as chronic pain, often report improved sleep. Unfortunately, it remains unclear if CBD helps directly by relieving pain or simply by alleviating it in general.
CBD treatments for sleep disorders may take time to be effective, so it is essential that you adhere to your treatment plan. Along with using high-quality CBD products, try creating an environment conducive to sleeping by limiting exposure to blue light and including soothing activities in your nightly routine.
3. Helps with pain
CBD has quickly become one of the primary reasons people turn to it for pain management, working by modulating brain receptors to alter how the body perceives pain and reduce inflammation.
Studies suggest that CBD can assist with both neuropathic and inflammatory pain, nausea associated with cancer treatments, sleep quality improvement and mood enhancement for those living with chronic discomfort.
CBD can be consumed orally through pill form or applied topically as topical products designed to be massaged into the skin may provide immediate symptom relief, while taking it orally via capsule form will require mixed with carrier oil for absorption by your body; there may be a delay before seeing results, however.
Some individuals opt to vaporize CBD using a vape pen; however, this can be dangerous as your lungs inhale all of its components (including any potentially toxic ones that don’t include CBD). As an alternative, people may use a tincture; simply drop a droplet under your tongue.
4. Helps with anxiety
CBD contains over 65 receptors in the brain, some of which increase serotonin levels to help balance mood. Further study is necessary to ascertain exactly how CBD helps people suffering from anxiety or depression.
Preclinical studies indicate that CBD may reduce anxiety symptoms in humans by acting as an allosteric modulator on the 5-HT1AR receptor, and shows significant anxiolytic properties when tested against animal models of PTSD and social anxiety disorders.
Studies involving laboratory animals have demonstrated that CBD can, when given at appropriate dosages, significantly decrease behaviors similar to anxiety in humans. One published in 2019 demonstrated this by showing it worked better than a placebo for teenagers experiencing social anxiety.
Doctors don’t yet know whether CBD will work for everyone and they have limited understanding on the appropriate dose to prescribe. Furthermore, CBD could interact with medications you may already be taking and alter their effects in your body.
