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Should You Try CBD Oil? 

Sean Mallon
Sean Mallon
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  There is no doubt about it: CBD is remarkably popular right now. CNET News reports that CBD sales are exploding in the consumer market, and this has caused a lot of confusion among consumers because another cannabinoid, THC, is found in high amounts in marijuana. Until recently, we considered marijuana an illicit drug in all states. Franklin Delano Roosevelt made it illegal on August 2, 1937. Times have changed, and it’s not just because of a change of mind about legislation. Things are different now because science is on the side of CBD usage, manufacturers can create high-quality CBD oils, and alternative medical practitioners can recommend the correct dosage for faster therapeutic effects. Benefits of Cannabis Although scientists are still not clear on how CBD interacts with CB1 and CB2 receptors in the endocannabinoid system, there is plenty of anecdotal evidence to encourage people to use it for therapeutic reasons. Cannabis has developed a reputation as being an excellent way to take the edge off anxiety and depression. However, since it offers a broad spectrum of therapeutic qualities, it can do much more than relieve mood disorders. Because it has neuroprotective properties, many people with chronic pain take it for relief from pain and inflammation. Cannabis has also proved beneficial in easing cancer-based symptoms, reducing acne, and benefiting heart health. Although there is not enough scientific evidence to support its use for other conditions such as Crohn’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and dystonia (a muscle disorder), it has also become a therapeutic solution for users with these conditions. How to Buy CBD Oil CBD oil is a base oil infused with CBD. The recommended way to take it internally is not to swallow it or mix it in with a liquid and drink it down, but to use a dropper and place it under the tongue. You can buy CBD oil as an oil or tincture for ingestion. It is also available in other forms. You can get it in lotions, roll-ons, balms, salves, and creams for rubbing it on the skin, which is a highly absorbent organ. You can get it in capsules and pills. And you can get it as an edible. When you buy CBD oil, you should only get the highest quality cannabidiol oil. Because you get what you pay for, focus on quality, rather than price. Now is not the time for bargain hunting. If you want to save money, then do it on some other purchases. Your health is too important for you to compromise on quality. So how do you know you’re buying quality? First, understand CBD terms so that you can read and understand a CBD laboratory report. Then familiarize yourself with dosage recommendations. After you find a vendor you like, check for reviews about them on review websites. Finally, when you’ve found the right product, read all the ingredients and be sure to check how much THC it has. Safety & Effectiveness Most people tolerate full spectrum CBD oil, but some have side effects, such as fatigue, drowsiness, loss of appetite, dry mouth, and diarrhea. CBD oil may also reduce the efficacy of prescription medications, particularly blood thinners. Currently, the FDA is taking a cautious approach. They have only approved Epidiolex, a prescription oil used to treat specific types of epilepsy. Scientists are currently researching the efficacy of CBD for diseases or conditions like anxiety, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, schizophrenia, and Parkinson’s. Because clinical trials cost so much and it takes so many years to verify the efficacy of any medication, marketing for CBD oil is way ahead of the science. Most people who regularly use CBD oil rely on either personal experience or testimonials.

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