5 Reasons You Should be Using CBD Oil
Hopefully, by now you know that CBD (cannabidiol) is the non-psychoactive cannabinoid that promotes health benefits without the side-effects of prescription drugs. Some are taking it to help them sleep, to lessen anxiety and pain, and some are even using it to soothe neurological issues. For maximum CBD perks, however, you should consider using CBD Oil.
We know those CBD gummies are tasty and that CBD vape pen is convenient, but compared to all other options, CBD oils and tinctures have the highest bioavailability. You absorb more CBD by using these options as opposed to others. Plus, the effects of oils are long-lasting.
So if you’re intimidated by CBD Oils and Tinctures, then here are five reasons why you should consider them.
1. CBD Oil Promotes Maximum Pain Relief
Some types of pain can be managed by gritting your teeth and plastering a smile on while at work. Other pain can make your day to day tasks feel impossible and sometimes they are impossible. Over time, pain can wear you down; it can affect your mental health just as much as your physical health.
Luckily, CBD has been shown to reduce chronic pain and inflammation. The Journal of Experimental Medicine even conducted a study that showed significantly reduced pain and chronic inflammation in rats. Plus, the number of people who swear by CBD for their chronic pain problems speaks for itself.
If you’re wondering why we keep mentioning inflammation, it’s because it has a lot to do with chronic pain; too much inflammation can lead to a whole host of other health problems. So relieving inflammation will naturally relieve pain and lessen your chances of developing other health issues.
2. CBD Oil can Help Relieve Anxiety
Anxiety can be a lot of different things. Sometimes it’s hyperventilating, crying, and shaking. Other times it’s numbness and indecisiveness. Regardless of how your anxiety manifests, it’s scary. You can feel like you’re not in control of your life.
CBD Oil, however, can help you regain some of that control.
This is good news for those who suffer from both mild and severe anxiety. In 2015, the Journal of Neurotherapeutics reviewed experimental research, clinical trials, and epidemiological studies to find that CBD Oil has the potential to relieve anxiety associated with:
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- General anxiety disorder
- Panic disorder
- Social anxiety disorder
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Substance-abuse disorders
3. CBD Oil Provides Symptom Relief for Neurological Issues
The term “neurological issues” is vague because it encompasses such a wide variety of illnesses. Neurological disorders are characterized by their effects on the central and peripheral nervous system and are degenerative, which means there’s no cure. Here are just some of the issues we’re talking about:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Epilepsy
- Parkinson’s
- Alzheimer’s
Not only do these diseases come with a wide variety of painful, irreversible symptoms, but the lack of a cure can cause major depression in sufferers. While CBD Oil is NOT a cure, it can help improve the quality of life for those living with these issues.
There’s still a TON of research being done, but a lot of the preliminary results indicate that CBD has neuroprotective properties. While this doesn’t mean that CBD can reverse nerve damage that’s already happened, it does have the potential to protect against further damage.
So for those who are genetically predisposed to certain neurological issues, CBD Oil has the potential to be used as a preventative measure. If someone is already suffering from any of these issues, CBD Oil can ease pain, lessen inflammation, ease anxiety, and generally improve their quality of life.
CBD Oil Promotes Heart Health
Some people are more prone to heart disease than others. Sometimes it’s genetic, stress-related, or even just from poor diet and exercise. Luckily, there are a lot of steps you can take to improve your overall heart health, and one of those things is CBD Oil.
In a 2017 CBD study with nine male volunteers, the non-placebo group showed lower blood-pressure after experiencing a stressful event compared to the placebo group. In general, CBD Oil is thought to reduce artery blockages, cholesterol levels, stress-induced cardiovascular responses, and blood pressure.
So, while we wouldn’t recommend solely relying on CBD to keep your heart healthy, combining it with a healthy diet and moderate exercise seems viable.
4. CBD Oil Can Provide Relief to Cancer Patients
If you’ve researched CBD at all, you’ve probably seen a lot of information about how CBD can cure cancer. Well, that’s not true. At least, there’s not enough scientific evidence to make that kind of claim anyway.
However, there is a lot of promising data in terms of ameliorating cancer symptoms, slowing down the spread of cancer, and in relieving symptoms associated with cancer treatments.
On top of helping to reduce the pain and anxiety associated with cancer, CBD Oil can help patients in several other ways. One of which is helping to mitigate the side-effects of chemotherapy and radiation
Some of the common effects of these treatments are nausea and vomiting; being more prone to infections; fatigue, and loss of appetite. For some, chemo is the only option. But supplementing with CBD Oil while undergoing chemotherapy can mitigate some of these side-effects.
In an article published earlier this year, Medical News Today even said some research shows, “cannabinoids seem to inhibit the growth of many different types of tumor cell in both test tubes and animal models.”
Realistically though, there’s just not enough evidence to definitively say that CBD can stop cancer growth or that it can cure cancer. It can, however, complement traditional cancer treatments and offer relief for certain symptoms.
5. CBD Oil Boasts Advantages over Edibles & Vaping
When you ingest CBD, it has to pass through your digestive system and only so much of the CBD reaches your bloodstream. Plus, it takes the longest time for those effects to kick in.
Vaping CBD is great if you need relief RIGHT NOW, but the effects last the shortest amount of time.
The key is to make sure you’re taking your CBD Oil or Tincture via the sublingual method.
This means holding the oil under your tongue for a short amount of time before swallowing it. This allows the CBD to travel to your bloodstream via the mucous membranes in your mouth. The effects don’t kick in as quickly as vaping, but they do kick in much faster than eating CBD Gummies; the effects last for several hours.
CBD Oil Is Awesome!
If you’re sold on the CBD Oil idea, then you’ll want to check out our blogs about how to Calculate Your CBD Oil Dosage and How Long It Takes for CBD Oil to Work.
Remember to consult with your doctor before adding CBD into your life. This goes double for anyone already on any prescriptions or dealing with any of the neurological diseases mentioned above. While we believe in the amazing benefits of CBD, it’s always better to be safe than sorry.
Feel free to check out our CBD Oil options and definitely reach out to us if you have any questions. Once you make CBD Oil a part of your routine, you’ll notice a huge difference in your quality of life.
Let us know how it goes by commenting below or tagging us on Instagram! We can’t wait to hear about how CBD Oil has helped you get back to feeling like yourself again.
Hannah Walker is a mostly-retired University English instructor who spends her time freelance copywriting. When not doing that, she’s writing articles related to CBD, skincare, and/or media. With an MA in English-Creative Writing she’s probably working on a creative piece at this very moment. See more about Hannah’s work on her website or on Instagram.