CBD is currently the buzzy wellness product. If you reside in countries where CBD has been legalized, you could be wondering how it has become readily available, yet it’s usually rare to find. CBD is available in spas, coffee shops, and recently beauty companies are releasing lotions with CBD. It’s interesting how the arthritis-suffering men and individuals who always suffer from anxiety are rushing to get some CBD gummies.
What is CBD?
CBD stands for Cannabidiol, which is a chemical compound obtained from the cannabis plant. The substance occurs naturally and is mostly used in products like edibles and oils to bring calmness and a feeling of relaxation. Unlike tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), CBD is not psychoactive. The compound has numerous benefits to your health. Below are some of the key reasons why you should include CBD into your wind-down routine.
CBD helps reduce stress
Many people are living with stress due to the pressures at work, in school, and at home. Chronic stress is disastrous, and not only does it lead to mental instability but also results in headaches, chest pains, high blood pressure, and even heart palpitations. CBD provides a natural method to relieve stress hence making you effective in your day to day activities. It interacts with the endocannabinoid system of the body, which regulates body functions such as mood, appetite, immunity, and sleep. The result is a relaxation effect hence relieving of stress.
CBD helps reduce anxiety
Anxiety is a common, disruptive, and distressing condition. It is usually accompanied by symptoms such as feeling irritable and nervous, as well as having a sense of impending danger or doom. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), anxiety is among the most common disorders, and it affects about 18 percent of the country’s population every year. Although there are many medical treatments for anxiety, CBD is one of the most recently developed compounds that is being used to deal with anxiety. However, it is important to note that research is still ongoing to determine the therapeutic and physiological effect of CBD on people who suffer from anxiety.
CBD helps to improve sleep
New research shows that CBD is helpful for sleep in that it deals with conditions such as pain, anxiety, and stress that are known to complicate sleep. Calming the central nervous system provides a relaxing effect, thus allowing you to sleep well. CBD also interacts with body receptors that regulate sleep hence making you have a sound sleep.
CBD can improve skin health
CBD has several nutrients that are important for your body. It has vitamins A and D which are responsible for skin repair. Vitamin A helps in the growth of skin cells and oil inhibition. CBD also has Vitamins C and E, which function as antioxidants, protects skin against smoke, wind, and the sun. CBD also plays a role in acne reduction as well as an eczema treatment.
CBD is a natural anti-inflammatory
Scientists have recently discovered the effectiveness of CBD against inflammation. CBD combats inflammation through inhibiting COX-2, which is the main enzyme that leads to inflammatory prostaglandins. It also reduces the ability of the body to produce inflammatory necrosis factor.
The bottom line
Many people appreciate the role of CBD in dealing with health conditions such as back pains, inflammations, stress, and anxiety. However, although CBD is working pretty well, it is important to note that the FDA has not approved most of these CBD medications.
Barbara is a freelance writer and a sex and relationships adviser at Dimepiece LA and Peaches and Screams. Barbara is involved in various educational initiatives aimed at making sex advice more accessible to everyone and breaking stigmas around sex across various cultural communities. In her spare time, Barbara enjoys trawling through vintage markets in Brick Lane, exploring new places, painting and reading.
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