Top 5 Things You Should Know About CBD

Nowadays, it seems like CBD has become a buzzword. You see CBD-infused products touted as wellness products. CBD creams, juices, vape pens, oils, dog treats, and candies are available on the market. If you have used CBD before or are new to the product, here are five things you should know.

 

1.    What is CBD?

CBD or cannabidiol is a chemical compound found in a cannabis plant. CBD does not contain THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the psychoactive compound that makes you feel high. CBD comes from either hemp or marijuana, which are relative in the cannabis family. Many seniors have embraced CBD to treat and manage various ailments and conditions. Some of the benefits of CBD include managing:

 

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Neurodegenerative Disorders such as stroke, Parkinson’s, and dementia
• Mood-related disorders
• Pain management
• Pain management

2.    Does CBD Lower Blood Pressure?

Hypertension or high blood pressure leads to serious health issues like strokes or heart attacks. Hypertension is known as the silent killer as it has no symptoms, and some who have it have no idea. Blood pressure is the pressure of your blood against your artery walls. It is usual for your pressure to fluctuate during the day, but you’ll have a problem if the high pressure is consistent.

 

If you know you have hypertension, you may have heard that CBD helps to lower your blood pressure. Some research indicates that CBD has an effect that dilates the blood vessels. This dilation improves blood flow, lowering blood pressure.

 

3.    Can CBD Help to Quit Smoking?

Tobacco is addictive and causes millions of deaths globally. Over seven million people die from diseases linked to smoking, and over 40 million people in the US struggle with quitting nicotine. The conventional methods of nicotine treatment do not seem to work.

 

However, there are other therapies such as CBD that help to mitigate withdrawal symptoms in nicotine addicts. CBD can help quit smoking by alleviating withdrawal symptoms. Nicotine is as addictive as hard drugs like cocaine, thus there is difficulty in stopping it. Withdrawal symptoms kick in several days after quitting and include anxiety, irritability, insomnia, depression, headaches, and elevated blood pressure.

 

CBD’s interaction with the human endocannabinoid system (ECS) plays a significant role. The ECS maintains our bodily functions (homeostasis) such as stress response, sleep cycles, pain perception, memory, mood, temperature, blood pressure, etc. CBD helps to minimize the dysfunction of the ECS.

4.    What is CBD Strain Best For Pain?

Managing chronic pain is not easy. It is the number one reason why people use medical cannabis. With so many strains on the market, most people have no idea which strain is the best for pain. Medical cannabis comes in various forms, such as oil, tincture, or edibles.

 

Oral forms take longer to work, but the effects last longer. Cannabis strains come with multiple names, such as Blue Sky or Purple diesel. Users, growers, physicians, or dispensaries use the term strain, but it is not a term that describes plants. Hemp relieves pain and differs from marijuana, although the two are cannabis plants of different species.

 

Hemp is a Cannabis Sativa species and is used for fiber products. Cannabis Sativa has higher THC, while Cannabis Indica has more CBD levels.

 

Does CBD Affect Muscle Growth?

There is a strong suggestion that CBD can help muscle growth, albeit not directly. However, CBD has benefits that enable you to increase your muscle mass, such as pain relief and anti-inflammation. If you can recover faster from muscle inflammation and pain, you can work out more and gain more muscle.

To find out more about CBD, order delivery, and curbside deliveries, contact our Inyo Las Vegas dispensary. For curbside delivery or pickup, order online. Alternatively, you can come to our Las Vegas store for more information.