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CBD and GABA: An Introduction
Maybe you werenât aware of this, but GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is constantly working behind the scenes to pump the breaks when neurons in your brain get overexcited. This naturally occurring amino acid is one of your most important neurotransmitters.
For those with GABA deficiencies, CBD may offer the boost they need to keep calm, cool, and collected.Â
Top 10 Things You Need to Know About CBD & Opioids
The Endocannabinoid System: Mind & Body Medicine
Our bodies and minds are connected in ways weâre only just now beginning to understand. Eastern medicine has long accepted that your physical and emotional states can influence each other, but Western medicine is still playing catch-up. However, with the discovery of the endocannabinoid system (ECS), weâre quickly gaining ground.
So when you see CBD products with claims such as Improves Mind and Body Wellness or Elevates Mood are they for real? Letâs find out!
Can CBD Help People Taper Off Benzos?
Benzos, or benzodiazepines, are a group of prescription sedatives meant to help those with anxiety, insomnia, and sometimes seizure disorders. Theyâre one of the most widely prescribed drugs and are designed for short-term use.
While benzodiazepines help those suffering from anxiety or insomnia, theyâre shockingly easy to become dependent on. However, CBD may help people taper off and get back to living benzo-free.Â
Can CBD Help Fight Opioid Addiction?
Opioids help many manage chronic pain, but the repercussions can be devastating. Could CBD offer a solution for those suffering from the opioid crisis? We wonât pretend that CBD will miraculously cure people of opioid addictions, but it may provide a boost to help people overcome some of the hurdles. Let's check it out.
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Can CBD Help with Mood Disorders?
Mood disorders are some of the most misunderstood mental health issues because theyâre hard to diagnose. There are prescription medications that can help, and for some people, these are exactly what they need!
But for others, theyâre either not the right option...or theyâre just not enough. CBD has helped people with a wide variety of issues, but can it help those with mood disorders?
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.
If you need the maximum healing benefits of CBD, then you should be using CBD Oil. Donât believe us? Here are 5 reasons why you should!
CBD Oil for Depression
When youâre depressed, you would do almost anything to feel better. But even with that desperate desire to overcome depression, you might be reluctant to try medication. Thatâs understandable as many antidepressants come with a wide range of unpleasant side effects such as libido suppression, nausea, and weight gain.
CBD oil, in contrast, has very few side effects. Although the research on CBD oil and depression is sparse, itâs promising. In combination with psychotherapy, CBD oil may help relieve some depression symptoms. Read on to see what the research has found so far on CBD and depression.Â