CBD, have you heard of it? Before I get any questions: NO YOU DO NOT GET HIGH FROM THIS!!
The famous Cannabis or Marijuana plant contains over 100 chemical compounds, known as cannabinoids. the THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) is the main psychoactive cannabinoid that makes you `high', but CBD DOES NOT!
The CBD oil is made by extracting CBD from the cannabis plant, then diluting it with a carrier oil (e.g. coconut or hemp).
There are multiple health benefits to them that are backed up by Science, so ya nerdy girl is going to tell you 7 (there are more, but let's go with 7)
1. Relieves Pain
Scientists have discovered that certain components of Marijuana, including CBD have pain-relieving effects. This is because CBD helps reduce chronic pain by impacting the endocannabinoid receptor activity. (To help the non-nerds under us, the human body has a specialized system called the endocannabinoid system (ECS) which regulates a variety of functions including sleep, appetite, pain and immune system response)
2. Good for Mental Health: reduces anxiety and depression
CBD is found to have relieving benefits, which can help with anxiety and depression. According to the WHO depression is the largest contributor to disability worldwide and anxiety disorders are becoming increasingly present (def because of COVID the numbers have increased!).
CBD promotes the action of neurotransmitters for serotonin, which is a hormone responsible for making us feel happy emotions.
One study found that patients who had a 300mg dose of CBD oil showed significantly improved results compared to those who had a Placebo!
3. Reduces Acne
One of the most common skin problems in the world today, caused by stress, inflammation, genetics, bacteria, oily secretions and much more. Recent scientific studies found that CBD oil may help treat acne due to its anti-inflammatory properties and ability to reduce sebum (the oily secretion made by sebaceous glands in the skin).
4. Alleviate Cancer (related) Symptoms
CBD has been shown to help reduce symptoms related to cancer and cancer treatment, and may even have cancer-fighting properties. One study investigated 177 people with cancer-related pain who did not experience relief from regular pain medication and gave them CBD and or THC. The patients who received both a significant reduction in pain compared to the ones who only got the THC extract! Another study found that CBD helped to reduce chemo-therapy included nausea and vomiting and other common side effects for patients with cancer.
5. Help people with anorexia & other eating disorders
Interesting right? Studies found that people with anorexia have a much higher level of certain endocannabinoids, therefore by using CBD oil, it helps to regulate the amount and functioning of endocannabinoids and thus help to alleviate some of the symptoms and triggers of anorexia. It blocks the receptor for the endocannabinoid responsible, so it effectively deactivates it and stops the receptor from triggering a signal that could cause the symptoms! In addition it has anti-depressant properties by stimulating the release of serotonin.
6. Neuroprotective Properties
Research showed that CBD helps to ease symptoms related to epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease as well as the progression of Alzheimer's disease. However, the latter one is only tested in a test-tube and in animal studies, as several studies found that CBD decreases inflammation and helps neurodegeneration associated with Alzheimer's disease. This is all caused by CBD's ability to act on the endocannabinoid system and other brain signaling systems.
7. Benefits Heart Health
Recent research linked CBD with several benefits for the heart and circulatory system, including the ability to lower high blood pressure. Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, it has also been shown to prevent cell death and reduce inflammation of the heart, which are both things that can lead to heart diseases. Multiple studies have found this as CBD reduced oxidative stress and prevented heart damage in diabetic mice with heart disease.
Nordic oil is a Danish company founded in 2018. They are one of Europe's leading CBD brands, who are commited to making premium CBD available to everybody worldwide. They have dedicted themselves to education, awareness and accessibility.
They believe that EVERYBODY deserves access to STRESS-RELIEF, WELLNESS & THE BEST CBD.
Currently they have a wide range of products varying from CBD oil (of course) to multivitamins to lip balm and much more!
Check out their website www.nordicoil.com or instagram @nordicoilcosmetics for more!
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They are launching TODAY IN NL SO MAKE SURE TO GET YOUR HANDS ON SOME PRODUCTS!
Let me know, have you tried CBD oil before?
Lots of love,
Jen
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