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CBG Oil And The Possibilities of Cannabigerol

Recent years have seen a frenzy of research directed at cannabinoids, the active compounds in hemp and cannabis plants. Of course, scientists have been focussing most of their attention on the famous cannabinoids THC and CBD. Lately, however, the focus has shifted to a fascinating cannabinoid known as CBG, of cannabigerol. Results are promising; so much so, in fact, that we have launched our very own high-quality Full Spectrum CBG Oil, allowing you to benefit from all the health and well-being potential that CBG Oil can offer.

What Is Cannabigerol?

Cannabigerol, abbreviated CBG, is known as the ‘mother cannabinoid molecule’. Cannabis plants produce dozens of different cannabinoids while they mature. It all starts with CBG, however. CBG is the biochemical precursor to all other cannabinoids including CBD, CBC, THC and many more.

That made researchers wonder: if cannabigerol is the ‘original cannabinoid’ that lies at the basis of all others, could it offer even more medicinal and other benefits for us than CBD does? The initial results are intriguing to say the least. More so than with CBD, which has been studied for years by now, CBG science is still in its early stages. Still, research teams all over the world are mapping the potential applications of CBG supplements at an increasing pace. A quick glance at these first discoveries is enough to trigger anyone interested in natural ways to maintain a balanced, healthy lifestyle.

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Cannabinoids like CBG can have many different effects throughout the body.

Unlocking The Full Potential OF CBG Supplements

CBG has been associated with an expanding list of medical possibilities. That is due to CBG’s ability to interact with the human endocannabinoid system, similarly to what we see in CBD. The main reason why so few people know about cannabigerol is its limited availability. In regular harvestable hemp and cannabis plants, CBG content usually ranges below 1%. That makes CBG difficult and expensive to extract for mass production.

Fortunately, we have cultivated a special strain of high-CBG cannabis that allows for full-scale production of premium quality Full Spectrum CBG Oil. That means you can now profit from the full power of CBG at very affordable prices. Now then, without further ado, let’s explore the potential benefits of CBG.

Medicinal Possibilities Of CBG Oil

Protecting Nerve Tissue And Brain Cells

Results of a study published in Neurotherapeutics magazine stress the potential of CBG to protect nerve cells and brain tissue. This has important implications for future research, because natural neuroprotective cannabinoids could become a key ally in the ongoing battle against neurodegenerative disease, including Huntington’s, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s disease. Theoretically, the same could be said about nerve damage resulting from COVID-19, but that remains a matter of speculation for now.

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CBG Oil Can Help Increase Appetite

CBG’s potential to help increase appetite is another property with many practical implications. For many people, making sure they take in enough calories and nutrients is a daily struggle. People undergoing chemotherapy are a prime example. CBG could help keep appetite strong enough to support a comprehensive diet needed for a healthy lifestyle and rapid recovery.

Powerful Antibacterial Properties

CBG Oil also seems very likely to be a new ally in attempts to counter bacterial infections. Interestingly, these antibacterial qualities could prove instrumental in the race to stop superbugs, which are resistant to most or all current antibiotics. For now, though, taking CBG Oil as a supplement could potentially prevent or stop infections before they become bothersome or dangerous.

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Anti-inflammatory Potential Of CBG

CBG seems able to counter inflammatory responses throughout the body, with a particular focus on bowel inflammation. More research may soon demonstrate its general usefulness as a new anti-inflammatory agent, however.

CBG Oil Can Help Relax And Counter Stress And Anxiety

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Although this is an area of research that remains largely to be explored, many people who use CBG Oil notice a reduction of experienced stress and anxiety in their daily lives. These supposed anxiolytic capacities can also help improve sleep and improve overall mood. As holds true for CBD, consumer experience outweighs research results, but in light of the recent surge in CBG studies, this is bound to change before long.

CBG’s Possible Applications For Glaucoma Patients

Another interesting finding is CBG Oil’s potential effectiveness against glaucoma by reducing intraocular tension. Other cannabinoids, most notably THC, have been used to keep glaucoma symptoms under control, but using non-psychoactive CBG instead offers serious benefits for patients.

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CBG Oil: Full Spectrum, Fully Legal

Supplements like our new Full Spectrum CBG Oil offer the entire spectrum of cannabinoids produced by cannabis plants. That means you’ll still enjoy the advantages offered by all cannabinoids including CBD. That leaves plenty of room for the entourage effect to make itself felt: this is the mechanism by which different cannabinoids and other cannabis compounds such as terpenes interact, altering or enhancing each other’s effects. The one exception is THC: there is no effective THC concentration in our CBG Oil; nor in our CBD Oil, for that matter. That means you cannot get high from Full Spectrum CBG Oil, since it has no psychoactive compounds. Moreover, CBG Oil is fully compliant with Dutch and international regulations, making CBG supplements legal in most countries without need for prescriptions.

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Try Our Full Spectrum CBG Oil 5% And Judge For Yourself

Once we added up all of the findings published so far, we thought it was high time we made a high-quality Full Spectrum CBG Oil available for anyone interested in giving this ‘mother cannabinoid’ a try. After all, personal experience is worth more than a dozen research reports.

If you haven’t checked out our range of CBD supplements, including CBD Oil, CBD Gummies, or CBD Tablets, now is the time. If you have, then you are in the perfect position to compare CBG and CBD by ordering our Full Spectrum CBG Oil for even more cannabinoid goodness!

 

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Can CBD Turn Into THC In The Stomach?

Well, yes. But actually, no! Researchers have discovered that the pH-level in our stomach could turn CBD into THC. And while there’s a patent pending to further develop this process, it might not be as exciting as we thought:

CBD and THC

Most cannabis consumers know that the cannabinoids CBD and THC are pretty similar. The two main components found in weed however, vary significantly. CBD is non-psychoactive, as it has only a weak ability to activate the CB1-receptor in the endocannabinoid system. On the other hand, the substance is classified as a negative allosteric modulator of CB1-receptors from the ECS. Meaning it affects the receptors (found throughout the human body) so that cannabinoids like THC – or your body’s own THC, anandamide – are not well absorbed.

As a result, CBD appears to be free from the psychoactive effects you might be used to getting from THC. Moreover, CBD is known to balance out the high you get from THC and counteract the ‘negative effects’ from regular THC use or abuse. Though researchers have recently discovered that it might be possible to turn CBD into the psychoactive THC. But how?

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Acid Changes CBD

CBD solutions are known to be pretty unstable. They have to be stored in a dark place, below 8 Degrees Celsius. Under different, more acidic conditions, CBD could possibly turn into THC and other cannabinoids. A process known as isomerization – with at least two possible consequences:

  1. CBD from edibles or CBD drinks may convert to THC in the stomach’s acidic environment.
  2. CBD can be converted to THC chemically, using acid extraction and purification techniques.

Can CBD Turn Into THC?

Logically, this discovery sparked an interest in scientists to explore if CBD could convert to THC in the stomach. Especially considering that this conversion could never happen using other cannabis consumption methods, such as inhalation or topicals. So, what have they found?

Well, one study used artificial gastric fluid. Obviously this was adjusted to pH 1, to mimic the acidity of actual gastric fluid. The CBD in the study was dissolved in methanol, resulting in a 85% isomerization of the present CBD; into a mixture of D9- and D8-THC.

Another study though, used gastric juice with a slightly different pH compared to that of stomach acid. Here, the conversion rate was only 2,9%. Considering the different compositions produce various results, means we should be careful interpreting this data.

CBD to THC In The Stomach

Now we’ve discovered that CBD could turn into THC because of the acidity in the stomach; it’s time to figure out why it doesn’t actually convert into the psychoactive substance after ingestion. As research has shown, the gastric fluid in our bodies contain a number of different enzymes, like:

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Can CBD turn into THC in the stomach?
  • pepsin,
  • gastrin,
  • amylase and
  • various inorganic ions as potassium, sodium and calcium.

Knowing that CBD can bind to certain proteins, it is believed that this mechanism protects the cannabinoid from isomerization in the stomach. This explains why there hasn’t been a single case of CBD to THC conversion in the human gastrointestinal tract.

CBD Patent Pending

Theoretically speaking though, it is still possible to turn CBD into THC. Using a number of acid treatments and extraction by chromatography techniques. Moreover, there is a patent pending on the series of steps to complete this process. One of the researchers on the patent application is Dr. Raphael Machoulam. The legendary Israeli researcher, who was the first ever to isolate (and therefore scientifically discover) THC in cannabis.

There is no way of saying what this process will best be used for. Especially considering the fact that cannabinoids like D8-THC are minor parts of the cannabisplant; and D8 is about 50% less potent than D9-THC in terms of psychoactivity. On the other hand though, it is 200% more effective in battling nausea compared to D9.

In other words, chemical isomerization of cannabinoids may provide a fast, standardized process; to produce rare yet medically effective cannabinoids.

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Is CBD Safe For Children To Use?

Could children safely use CBD? Many adults use it, for headaches, stress or trouble sleeping. If you have a child and would like to give CBD, you might ask yourself if it is safe. There hasn’t been done much research into CBD for children, but already, there is a CBD-based medicine. Developments certainly are ongoing. Read all about CBD for children below.

What Exactly is CBD?

CBD is a cannabinoid and it’s extracted from the hemp plant. After you take CBD, it can influence the endocannabinoid system. This system controls a great deal of processes in our body, like feeling pain, dealing with stress, regulating blood pressure, sleep and emotions. Spread out through the body and the brain, there are endocannabinoid receptors. CBD, which is a cannabinoid, has the ability to bind to these receptors. From there, it can create a new balance in the endocannabinoid system. In short, CBD can help you feel good.

Furthermore, it’s important to make the distinction between CBD and THC. THC is also extracted from the hemp plant, it’s the psychoactive compound of weed. THC also has an effect on the endocannabinoid system, but the influence it has is completely different. It gets you high. With CBD, that certainly is not the case. CBD has an entirely different effect. In the Netherlands, CBD contains very little or no THC, which is the reason you will not get high.

What Are The Benefits Of CBD For Children?

More and more people are using CBD. Adults notice the many benefits it can have. But for children, it can also have positive effects. We can’t make any hard medical claims, as we still need more clinical evidence to do so. Still, CBD is already used to treat the following symptoms and disorders:

Autism

Researchers have done experiments on animals, which show that CBD can affect autistic behaviour. Of course, we need more research to see what it can signify for people with autism. They scheduled more studies, and research will focus on the influence of CBD on behaviours that occur with autism. Like auto-mutilation, aggressive and repetitive behaviour. CBD could be used instead of or next to regular medication.

Epilepsy

In America, the FDA approved the first CBD-based medicine in june 2018. The medicine, called Epidiolex, is used to treat epilepsy. This is an important step in spreading knowledge about CBD.

The most famous story about using CBD for epilepsy, is that of Charlotte Figi, a little girl who had up to 20 seizures every day, all of her life. After her parents consequently administered CBD, the attacks were brought back to only 1 a month. And she’s not the only one who was helped by CBD. It really is a very good reason to do more research into the possible benefits of CBD.

ADHD

The benefits of CBD when treating ADHD have not been studied extensively. The cannabinoid surely has a lot of potential and could give hyperactive children, who have trouble focusing and are very restless, some much needed tranquility. Children with ADHD often have trouble regulating their emotions, and CBD could also offer some support in that area.

Restlessness And Anxiety

Many children feel pressured nowadays. Expectations are really high, but they also have to process an excess of stimuli. Unfortunately, many children experience difficulty handling this pressure. They feel anxious and/or restless. This also influences how well they sleep, because their sleep gets disrupted easily. Your child may sleep lightly or have nightmares. You could give your child CBD, to help it cope better with stress and anxiety.

As it happens, CBD could create more peace and quiet in a child’s mind. Endless thoughts decrease, promoting a sense of calm and optimism. Physically, CBD makes it possible for your child to relax. Both during the day as at night, he or she will be better able to wind down.

How Do You Administer CBD To Children?

We recommend to give CBD to children aged 4 years and older.

Children aged 4 years and older:

2 to 3 drops per day, 4% CBD oil

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Tips for administering CBD to children

  • Start with a low dose and build up, until you see the desired results.
  • When you administer CBD to your child, the best way to give it, is to put the drops under the tongue. The oil is very quickly absorbed by the body through the mucus membrane. Try to convince your child to hold the oil in the mouth for 30 seconds.
  • CBD oil has a strong taste that’s not very appetizing to children. In case your child has trouble taking it, try putting the drop(s) on a piece of bread or mix it with some water.

If you would like to give CBD to your child, you should consider buying good quality CBD. SupMedi’s CBD oil is always strictly monitored. This way we guarantee that we supply you with high quality CBD oil, rich in active compounds.

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Does CBD Help Against Stress?

Could CBD be a good remedy for stress? If you suffer from stress, it can manifest itself in a variety of ways: from headaches to sleeping problems and from brooding too much to digestive symptoms. Stress can lead to some serious health consequences. CBD could help you to better relax, allowing you to feel the benefits both mentally and physically. That’s why this natural remedy is recommended daily, if you suffer from the ramifications of stress.

The Influence Of Stress On Your Health

When you are stressed, in fact you are continuously under pressure. Tensions can arise anytime, anywhere: problems at work, a failing relationship, worries about money or illness. Whatever it is, because of these problems, you feel stressed all the time. This has an effect on your body and mind.

Stress starts in your mind. You worry and you can’t seem to let go. You think about it more and more and these aren’t positive thoughts. When you concern yourself with worrisome thoughts, you’ll start to feel this physically as well. People who are stressed often have tense muscles, high blood pressure, headaches and digestive complaints.

Living with stress for a short time is not that problematic. But often, stress is longer lasting. And that means that the body is subjected to stress for a prolonged period of time. The consequences of this can be serious: high blood pressure can lead to heart and blood vessel damage. Stress takes a mental toll as well. Worrying and brooding for months on end can eventually increase the risk of a depression. So it’s important to address your stress symptoms sooner rather than later.

 

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The Positive Influence Of CBD On Stress

To tackle stress, you could use CBD: a remedy that influences both body and mind. CBD is obtained from the hemp plant. It is a cannabinoid, whiche are also produced in the body itself. Because CBD is recognized as a cannabinoid, ev樂威壯
en though it’s originated from a plant, it can work together with your body. It functions the same as the body’s own endocannabinoids.

The endocannabinoid system regulates numerous processes in your body. Sleeping, blood pressure, memory and emotions are examples, and in the end, also how you handle stress. When the ECS is out of sorts, CBD can have a positive influence and restore the balance.

You can recognize the influence of CBD on stress in the following ways:

Less Brooding Thoughts

Your thoughts calm down. You won’t think 1,000 thoughts per minute. You manage to focus and keep your thoughts away from the things you often worry about. Because of that you feel less anxiety. You’ll find it easier to relax.

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Better Mood

Precisely because you spend less time brooding, you can focus on other topics. These diversions will help you feel more cheerful. But CBD will also promote a more positive mood. You’ll feel better about yourself and the world. Consequently, the risk of becoming depressed is also diminished.

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It’s Easier To Relax

When you feel stressed out, relaxing is incredibly difficult, if not impossible. Your muscles feel leaden, your stomach is tangled up and your thoughts go with the speed of light. When you take CBD, this will improve. You can definitely feel a sense of peace and quiet that comes over you. It will help you sleep through the night, resulting in more energy during the day. Also, a good night’s rest is very important to be able to cope with stress.

During the day, your body and mind are capable to unwind, which will make it easier for you to relax and be happy. When the tension in your body has been reduced, many physical symptoms you had will also subside, like headaches or painful intestines.

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Use CBD And Feel Good About Yourself

It’s possible for you too to be yourself, even in times of stress. You’ll be better able to cope with stress in your life when you take CBD every day. It doesn’t matter if you take CBD oil or CBD tablets. Just pick a CBD product that fits your daily life. Keep in mind that everybody reacts differently, so it’s best to take your time to see how you respond to it. Start with low dosages and then build this up, over a couple of days.

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CBD Benefits: The Endocannabinoid System and Appetite

If you start thinking about the highlight of the last decade, it could easily be CBD. In the previous few years, CBD has taken the world by storm. With the recent legalization across the globe and increasing evidence to support its use, people are using it as a common remedy for many ailments. Among the plenty of benefits, CBD users report that it impacts their endocannabinoid system and appetite.

What Is CBD?

While CBD has become a household name today, not many people know what it is. CBD or Cannabidiol is one of the hundred different chemical compounds found in cannabis. Unlike THC, cannabidiol is a non-psychoactive compound that will not induce a mind-altering high. As per the doctors and researchers, CBD is a medicinal cannabinoid that may help with many physical and mental disorders. There are plenty of CBD products available on the market today. You can get CBD isolates, oil, topicals, and even edibles from online stores or dispensaries all over the world.

What Is The Endocannabinoid System?

The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a complex system of cells that helps regulate many bodily processes. It can impact your mood, sleep, memory, reproductive health, and even appetite.

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Are you wondering how the endocannabinoid system plays such an important role? It is with the help of neurotransmitters called cannabinoids. There are two known natural cannabinoids in the human body, anandamide (AEA) and Arachildonoylglycerol (2-AG).

While the CB1 receptors are present in the central nervous system only, you can find the CB2 receptors in your peripheral nervous system, also called the immune cells. The endocannabinoid system produces cannabinoids that bind with the receptors in your cells, hormones, and even organs. The cannabinoids communicate with the two types of receptors, CB1 and CB2, to alter the physical and mental processes.

CBD Benefits ECS And Appetite

The cannabis plants contain more than a hundred different cannabinoids. Out of them, CBD and THC are the more prominent ones. The natural cannabinoids produced by the endocannabinoid system are the same as the ones you get from the plant cannabis.

When you ingest CBD, it can perform the same role as the natural cannabinoids. It can either amplify or reduce the level of transmitters that the body uses to communicate. The cannabinoid CBD sticks to both CB1 and CB2 receptors and may help with the pain, inflammation, mood, appetite, and anxiety. Some researchers also believe that CBD prevents natural cannabinoids from breaking down. Taking CBD increases the cannabinoids present in your body and ensures better communication with the cells and organs.

Similarly, taking CBD can also impact your appetite. Here is how:

1. Impacts Hunger

The Resting Metabolic Process (RMR) or the rate at which your body turns the food you eat into energy can impact the feeling of hunger. The CB1 receptors present in your body reduces the burning of calories by the muscles. If the muscles use less energy, your body doesn’t require too much food. So, when you consume CBD, the level of cannabinoids and their interaction with CB1 receptors increase. Thus, CBD may help to delay the conversion of food into energy that your body uses for functioning and reduce your hunger.

2. Changes The Satiety

Satiety is the feeling of fullness after consuming food. Leptin is a hormone present in the small intestine that can help regulate the energy balance and inhibits hunger. This hormone is responsible for giving you the feeling of fullness after meals. The endocannabinoid system can regulate the levels of leptin. The more cannabinoids present in your body, the lesser will be leptin. Consuming CBD may make it difficult for you to know if you feel full after eating a hearty meal and may increase your diet.

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CBD may delay the feeling of being ‘full’ after a meal

3. Alters The Diet

It is not just a feeling of hunger or satiety, but CBD can also change your dietary preferences. CBD increases the level of CB1 receptors, and it may lead to cravings for food that is full of fats and sugar. It might lead to an increased appetite for fatty and sweet foods.

Final Thoughts

Your appetite and gut can either make or break your health. You might ignore the importance of a healthy diet and digestion, but in reality, it is essential for physical and mental health. Besides taking sufficient healthy food and exercising, you can give CBD a try to help with the appetite. Get your hands on the best CBD or CBD infused products today.
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How Long Does CBD Remain In Your System?

When you use CBD products, you might wonder how long CBD remains in your system. It could be useful to know, because it might help you determine the dosage. There are multiple factors that affect the time CBD stays in your body. Such as the way you use it, your metabolic rate and the quality of the CBD.

Which Factors Are Important?

Anybody who uses CBD, soon finds out that there’s no clear guide on how to use it. The effect CBD has on you, how you will react and what dosage you need, all depend on the person using it. When you use CBD, you have to try out for yourself what works for you. There are only general guidelines that you can follow.

The same applies to the question of how long CBD remains in your system. There are a number of factors that play a role:

1. The Way You Use CBD

You can use CBD in different ways. There are tablets and oil, which you let dissolve in your mouth or dribble under the tongue. This way, CBD is quickly absorbed into the blood through the mucous membrane of the mouth. It doesn’t have to pass the stomach and intestines. This is the reason you acquire larger quantities of CBD in your blood and it will take longer for it to disappear from your blood.

You can also take CBD Ingestibles, like beverages or snacks. Because you have to swallow these, the CBD ends up in the stomach and intestines. After that, it’s processed by the liver. It not only takes longer before it’s absorbed this way, but you’ll also have less CBD in your blood because some CBD is broken down in the digestive tract. However, CBD edibles can be a good alternative to CBD Supplements – especially if you’re looking switch up your consumption method.

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2. Quality Of CBD

Another important factor is the quality of the CBD you use. The purer the CBD, the less chemical and unnecessary additives there are in it. These could limit the absorption of CBD and also influence how long CBD remains in your system. Obviously, good quality CBD has a more profound and long term effect.

It’s recommended to always buy CBD products from a company that clearly lists the ingredients on the packaging.

SupMedi guarantees high quality CBD products, by carefully and regularly checking the production process. Besides, SupMedi CBD Products are laboratory-tested to guarantee consumer safety and the product’s contents.

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3. How Often And How Much CBD You Use

When you only use CBD occasionally, the body breaks it down after a short amount of time. In case you use CBD for a prolonged period of time, a level of the compound builds up in the body. If you stop using it, it takes longer to get it out of your system. The amount you take is also relevant: the larger the dose, the longer it takes, before the body can get rid of the CBD.

How Long CBD Remains In The Body

A rough estimate is that when you take a single small dose of CBD, it disappears from the body within 24 to 48 hours. When you take CBD long-term, it can remain in the body up to 7 days. However, this doesn’t mean the effects will last this long. It only signifies that the compound can still be detected in your blood.

Another reason people would like to know how long CBD can stay in the body; is because they are afraid they’ll test positive in a drugtest. CBD products are not allowed to contain THC (or only contain a negligible amount of 0,2%). THC is the psychoactive compound that is, like CBD, found in the cannabis plant; and is what gives you the well-known high.

Because CBD products only contain minute amounts of THC, you’d have to take huge amounts of CBD (more than 1000 mg CBD per day) to test positive in a drug test. That would require you to take a whole bottle of CBD oil (10% CBD) at once. If you use regular amounts of CBD, there’s really no need to worry about testing positive in a drug test.

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5 Reasons For Treating Animals With CBD

Can you treat animals with CBD? Animals react to cannabinoids, just like humans. They suffer from symptoms like anxiety, pain and depression just like we do. You could try to alleviate these conditions by treating your pet with CBD. Although animals can be unwell for a wide diversity of reasons, this article explains when CBD might be a good natural remedy for your pet.

How Does CBD Work For Animals?

Whether you have a dog, a cat, or a horse, all animals have an endocannabinoid system (ECS). This system makes sure a great variety of biological processes run well. These processes include vital functions such as sleeping, memory, emotions, or the digestive system. When the system is disrupted, all sorts of problems may arise.

The ECS functions by means of receptors on cells. In short, these receptors react only to certain molecules; cannabinoids in this case. CBD is a specific type of cannabinoid with the ability to connect to such a receptor. And because of that, it can influence the cell. By giving your pet CBD, you can help certain processes in the body run more smoothly. This can be effective for animals just as it can for humans.

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When Could Your Pet Benefit From CBD?

You could administer CBD to your dog, cat, or horse (or any other animal) to treat the following symptoms:

1. Anxiety

Does your pet often suffer from anxiety or only in certain situations? CBD could offer a bit of support. Horses that are scared of cyclists, dogs that have a fear of abandonment or cats that panic whenever you reach for the vacuum cleaner: it’s never fun to see your pet being scared to death. These fears can make life pretty hard for animals, especially if the fear-provoking stimulus is encountered often. CBD may bring relief. It can help calm your pet down, so that it’s not as tense and restless.

2. Pain

When your pet feels pain, it will be limited in terms of its movement and other basic behaviors. Many people find it hard to tell whether their animal companions are in pain, because they’ll tend to keep it hidden. Still, you’ll notice it when your pet has trouble walking or it doesn’t want to go out as often. When you administer CBD, you may well notice its analgesic effects on very short notice. Your pet can often move more freely.

3. Inflammation

CBD has anti-inflammatory effects. Animals frequently suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, which is an inflammatory disease. Moreover, CBD can also help counter inflammations after injuries or intestinal problems.

4. Depression

Animals can become depressed, just like humans can. De can be caused by the passing of a close friend (animal or human) or by the stress surrounding other major life events. They become sad, look listless, or spend all day sleeping. You can help your pet get through these challenging times by giving CBD. It may improve its mood and help it feel more cheerful.

5. Improves appetite

CBD is also an ideal solution for picky eaters. It can help stimulate appetite and can likewise alleviate nausea and vomiting.

How to administer CBD to your animal

The easiest way to administer CBD to your dog, cat, or horse, is by giving it CBD oil. You can put one (or more) drops on your pet’s food. This way it won’t even notice it receives CBD. Also, this enables very precise dosing, which is particularly useful when treating small animals.

Preparing a dose of CBD for your pet:

The recommended amount of CBD for pets is 1 mg CBD per 1 kilo of animal weight per day. That means major differences between species: a 28 kilo Golden Retriever gets 28 mg of CBD per day. At just 4 mg, your 4-kilo cat requires a lot less.

This is only a general rule of thumb. You should always take the needs of your pet into consideration. Start with a low dose and see what the effects are. You could carefully up the dose if you don’t see any improvement after a couple of days. Please consult with your vet, if you wonder whether CBD is appropriate for your pet.

Don’t give CBD oil when your animal:

  • Has an underlying medical condition
  • Suffers from liver damage
  • Suffers from kidney disease
  • Is pregnant or is nursing
  • Is on other medication

You might also like to read: Pets and Weed: Why Cats Love Cannabis(Opens in a new browser tab)

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Why Treating Epilepsy With CBD Is A Good Idea

While cannabis and cannabinoid-based medicine still face opposition in many places; CBD products prove to be effective against many diseases. In case of epilepsy, CBD oil appears to offer a safe, long-term solution as opposed to regular medication.

Treating Epilepsy With CBD

Epilepsy is a significant medical condition affecting approximately 60 million people worldwide. The disorder causes unprovoked and recurrent seizures. This medical condition occurs due to many other therapeutic factors, not only one’s genetic composition. Individuals who have Alzheimer’s can also suffer from seizures. People with a brain injury or who have suffered from a stroke are most likely to suffer from seizures, too.

Epileptic seizures disrupt an individual’s life. Once they occur, you lose control of your body, and you can suffer further injuries as a result. To reduce such impacts, individuals receive antiepileptic prescriptions for seizure management. However, these medications often have severe side effects.

People are now seeking an alternative to epileptic medications. One of the best ideas brought forth by medical studies is the use of high dosed CBD oil. Even though cannabis still faces opposition in many places, the use of cannabidiol (CBD) for medical purposes is rapidly gaining support. Although understandably, some people still need reasons indicating why using cannabidiol – in the form of CBD oil or our convenient Melt Tablets for example – is essential for their epileptic seizures. Following are a few such reasons:

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1. CBD Is Not Addictive Or Psychoactive

One of the fears that people have regarding cannabidiol is getting addicted or getting high. Cannabidiol has no addictive elements in it as it does not contain THC, which is responsible for inducing the high. CBD and THC are two different compounds from the same cannabis plant. However, their properties are quite different.

CBD that is advisable for use in treating epilepsy comes from the hemp plant. It has low amounts of THC and high amounts of CBD, which counteracts any high you may get from THC. Once you ingest CBD, you feel more relaxed and comfortable. Provided that you get the best CBD products online from trusted sources only, you are likely to see helpful results.

2. CBD Fights Migraines And Insomnia

Due to frequent epileptic seizure attacks, an individual may end up suffering from continuous migraines. These headaches are sometimes too severe, which makes sleeping impossible. If your sleep pattern is no longer the same, your body loses balance. This exacerbates the seizure frequency, and your condition turns from bad to worse.

Ingesting low amounts of CBD oil may help to reduce the effects of seizures or slow them down. CBD oil helps fight migraines by reducing the inflammation of the receptors or nerves in the cranial region. With CBD oil, your headaches can recede, and within a short period, you feel much better. It’s recommended that one buys CBD oil from a well-known brand like SupMedi, as they guarantee quality products at reasonable prices.

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As it appears, CBD can be very effective in treating migraines and insomnia. [Photo by Aarón Blanco Tejedor on Unsplash]

CBD is also an effective relaxation remedy. It helps you loosen up, relax, and calm yourself. As a result, you drift into sleep and stay asleep for a longer duration. When you wake, you are not only rejuvenated but also well-rested. It gives the body time to relax and regenerate and boost your immunity against seizures.

3. CBD Oil Protects Your Neurons

Epilepsy, as a medical condition, affects the neural system in the body. Deficiencies occurring in the neurons are what manifest in the form of seizures, for instance, poor communication, which indicates the brain does not receive a message resulting in a seizure.

CBD oil once ingested binds itself to the endocannabinoid receptors. The receptors are part of the endocannabinoid system whose function is to ensure the proper functioning of the body. It helps ensure better sleep, suitable or regular body temperature, or even manages your mobility.

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Endocannabinoid receptors throughout the whole body make sure CBD works wonders when it comes to treating disease

According to studies, the cannabinoid in CBD oil protects the neurons. They prevent toxins from penetrating and infecting your neurons. If the toxic level is too high, it may end up triggering seizures at a higher rate. Since CBD has a relaxing effect, it helps modulate your ability to get excited or too surprised. Through these functionalities, they prevent further seizure attacks.

Finally, CBD aids in preventing brain inflammation due to its anti-inflammatory capabilities. By reducing the possibilities of neuro-inflammation, the levels of seizure attacks reduce significantly.

4. CBD Is A Natural Product

CBD oil production is from a natural plant; it contains no additives and is not synthetic. This makes it one of the most potent and natural medications available on the market today for assisting in epileptic seizure management. However, it is crucial to note that different individuals have different reactions to CBD.

These reactions are due to a person’s age, body mass, health status, and the extent of severity of the medical condition of an individual. Besides, each dosage level for one individual is not similar to another. Consequently, it is fundamental to seek advice or exercise caution when taking CBD oil for a specific medical condition, including epilepsy.

For instance, if you suffer 100 epileptic seizures in 2 weeks, you may require approximately 100mg of CBD a week for your dose. During a period of three months with this dosage, the seizure may go down to about 5 in the 2 weeks. However, another patient with the same number of epileptic seizures might require 300mg in a week. At the end of three months, the seizures may go down to 20 in a week. The difference may be due to different CBD practices, personal preferences, and genetic makeup, among other reasons that make you a unique human being.

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CBD, short for ‘cannabidiol’, is one of the main active components in hemp / cannabis.

5. CBD Is A Long Term Treatment Method

Epileptic patients develop tolerance to different medications at their disposal. Whenever there is a change in their prescription medication, they get relief for a while. However, they still develop resistance to new medicines, as well. The question lingering is whether you can use CBD oil as a long term relief provider to individuals who have epilepsy.

A study in 2018 shows that CBD oil can work for individuals on a long term basis. Its set objectives show that two-thirds of their participants continued to show improvements for the period. The study that took two years to accomplish in 2015, also indicates significant improvements with essential doses of the famous dose of Epidiolex.

Even though these studies are not conclusive, it is apparent that CBD oil can assist individuals suffering from epileptic seizures.

Conclusion

Treating epilepsy with CBD Oil is one of the best ideas that medical professionals and scientists could have developed. It can help in fighting the effects of epileptic seizures on your body. It enables you to sleep, reduces inflammation, and reduces migraines. Therefore, you become much healthier with lower frequencies in seizure attacks.
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8 Amazing Facts About CBD Oil

The chemicals in cannabis, like cannabinoids CBD and THC, are said to have healing and relaxing properties; helping alleviate pain and discomfort. While social media and news channels are ablaze with the trend of CBD, there is still so much that is in the dark. If the suspicion and laws surrounding the use of marijuana is causing a hindrance for you, knowing these facts about CBD oil will put the worries to rest:

1. CBD Is Just One Of Many Cannabis-Derived Cannabinoids

Cannabis is the main source of cannabinoids, chemicals in the plant with medicinal properties. There are over 100 of such chemicals present in weed plants, although Cannabidiol (CBD) and THC are the most prominent and well-known ones. Both of these are pretty well-researched compounds. Which are known to interact with the human body to produce various effects. All the other cannabinoids in cannabis are present at a much lower level.

2. CBD Oil Comes From Cannabis As Well As Hemp

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There is a difference in the uses for Hemp and Cannabis / Marijuana. [Source: Purdue Industrial Hemp Project]

Often people believe that CBD solely comes from cannabis plants as we know them. But what they don’t know is that hemp plants – often used for industrial purposes – contain relatively more CBD.

Although when we go on to study their chemical make-up, the extracts from hemp and marijuana are somewhat different.

This is because cannabis extracts from cannabis plants are deemed ‘full-spectrum’, carrying more cannabinoids than only CBD. Cannabis extracts from hemp often contain only CBD, with just trace amounts of other cannabinoids.

No matter where the source of CBD Oil, be it hemp or marijuana, it has a similar effect on the human body. Though the more complex the chemical make-up of your cannabis-extract, the more effective it gets. As you’ll discover in this article: ‘Choosing the right cannabis strain: it’s all about the smell‘.

3. CBD Oil Does Not Get You High

There are plenty of theories going around CBD Oil. It is widely known that CBD is non-psychoactive, implying that CBD does not elicit any ‘high’. A majority of people are comfortable using CBD Oil solely because it is non-intoxicating and does not have any severe side effects.

Using CBD Oil will not give you any high, but it will surely give you more of a relaxed feeling. CBD reacts with the endocannabinoid system, one of the major regulatory systems of the human body. The interaction of CBD with our endocannabinoid system undoubtedly alters the release of neurotransmitters in our brain. Helping it regulate all sorts of processes in our body, from pain to hunger and sleep.

4. It Can Prevent Cancer

As unbelievable as it sounds, research has shown that CBD Oil can significantly hinder the growth of cancer cells in our body. For the ones suffering from this life-threatening disease, the oil directly impacts the cancer tumor, keeping it from spreading and making it easier for the medicines to cure it. Besides that, cancer patients can suffer from intense pain and many other side effects of chemotherapy. The presence of THC and CBD in cannabis oils naturally work as pain relief and take care of the pain caused by these treatments.

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One can also find relief from other side effects from cancer-medication like vomiting, nausea and anxiety. Which are very common among cancer patients. Cannabis oil could be a natural way to help treat and prevent cancer, according to researchers. You too can take advantage of it and learn to germinate cannabis seeds at home to create this remedy.

5. CBD Oil Is Also Beneficial For Your Furry Friends

The use of CBD Oil is not just limited to us humans. Hundreds of pet owners around the globe are resorting to using CBD for their pets as well. All mammals, including dogs, cats, and even horses, have an endocannabinoid system. It implies that CBD can similarly react with their brain and promote well-being in them.

Including CBD Oil in their diet can improve your pet’s cardiovascular function, promotes neurological health, emotional health, and support healthy joints. CBD Oil even goes well with the dietary requirements of the pet.

6. It Can Help You Fall Asleep

 

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CBD Oils are completely legal to use in the EU

For people suffering from insomnia, having a sound sleep at night is a dream. Because insomnia can cause many other mental and physical issues.

Cannabis contains chemicals like CBD and THC, which are known to relax the body and mind. Especially when they’re combined with terpenes like myrcene, as you’ll read in this blog.

Thanks to CBD Oil you can bid farewell to anxiety, stress, tension and even nightmares. It promotes a relaxed state of mind, inducing lower energy levels and bringing your heart rate down.

Chances are, you’ll be able to get a full night’s sleep using indica-leaning CBD essential oil. If you are also suffering from insomnia or any other sleep-related disorder, and all other remedies have failed, you must opt for cannabis oil.

You can get the best CBD Oils online, though cannabis oils containing more than 0,2% THC often are less easy to come by. Surf the internet if you wish to read how experts review CBD oils.

7. CBD Oil Helps Alleviate Pain And Inflammation

People who are suffering from severe and chronic pain usually try all kinds of medicines. But hardly any seems to work for them. When everything else seems to stop working, CBD Oil becomes a ray of hope. For centuries people are using CBD as a natural remedy for pain relief. CBD oil has healing properties that can not only alleviate pain but can also take care of inflammations.

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8. CBD Is Legal

There is a plethora of misconceptions surrounding the use and cultivation of cannabis. It is one of the primary reasons limiting people from using CBD Oil and reaping its benefits. Although, what people do not realize is that the use of CBD oil is entirely legal. One can legally cultivate and use hemp for industrial purposes, from which the flowers can be used to extract the non-psychoactive CBD Oil from. So, you can let go of your inhibitions and try CBD oil.

Cannabis or marijuana is one of the most complex plants in the world, offering a wide array of benefits. With the legalization of medical cannabis, endless products with CBD are floating the market. CBD Oil is among the safest and most useful cannabis or hemp product, which can make your life better. With even doctors recommending it, CBD Oil is becoming a perfect remedy for many diseases.

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The Analgesic Effects Of CBD: A True Painkiller

Pain is a natural function of the body. Pain is a signal by which our nerves let us know that something is wrong either inside our outside our body. Pain is unpleasant, which is a good thing: otherwise, you wouldn’t pull your fingers off that hot stove before it can damage your tissues. Globally, vast quantities of painkillers are used every day. Still, these are usually synthetic and often come with undesirable side-effects. So can you counter pain using cannabis? These day, we keep learning more about the analgesic effects of CBD, an important cannabinoid naturally found in cannabis plants.

Analgesic Properties Of CBD From Cannabis

Is it possible to make use of the analgesic effects of CBD, when you’re suffering from pain? There’s nothing more aggravating than pain: headache, joint pain or abdominal pain. It could be a stabbing, throbbing or burning pain, it’s distracting you and makes you feel exhausted. Sometimes the pain bothers you for a short time, but unfortunately, it’s also possible to experience chronic pain.

We may count ourselves lucky that there are painkillers, that help relieve the pain. Often they work fine. But painkillers can not only have nasty side effects, they can also be addictive. That’s why it’s good to know there’s an alternative: CBD!

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CBD Oil is the best-known type of cannabidiol.

Why Use CBD As A Painkiller?

We probably have all experience with pain and because of that, with painkillers. Varying from the reasonably harmless paracetamol to the more heavy medication, like codeine, ibuprofen and morphine. These medications usually quickly bring relieve, so why would you go looking for something else? The reason is that these painkillers aren’t as harmless as you’d hope.

Many painkillers have side effects. With some of them you can live, but others can be nearly as annoying as the pain you took them for. For example dizziness, nausea or fatigue. But you could also be hypersensitive to certain ingredients of painkillers, which prevents you from taking them.

Not only the side effects are a major setback, but when you use them long term, it’s entirely possible they increase the risk of organ damage. Another disadvantage of certain painkillers is that they can be addictive. This could even happen with paracetamol, if you use it long term. But it’s certainly a risk with heavy painkillers, like morphine and opioids.

Because of these drawbacks, it could be a good idea to look for an alternative remedy for pain relief. Research shows that CBD has analgesic effects and can be used for different kinds of pain. One of the advantages is that it hardly has any side effects.

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What Is The Effect Of CBD On Pain?

Pain is nothing more that a stimuli, processed by the nervous system. The processing of pain is, among others, regulated by the endocannabinoid system (ECS). This system functions with the help of cannabinoids. All cells in your body react to these compounds. Even though CBD (cannabidiol) is derived from the hemp plant, the body sees it as a familiar compound. That’s why it can work together with the ECS.

Pain stimulates the cells to send a message to the brain. CBD has an influence on the cell’s sensitivity level. This way it can help make cells less sensitive to pain stimuli. That is how CBD can have an analgesic effect.

You can use CBD to help alleviate different kinds of pain, for example:

  • Headache or migraine

  • Menstrual pain

  • Pain from inflammation (like rheumatoid arthritis)

  • Painful flu symptoms

  • Back pain

  • Nerve pain

  • Pain from injuries

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The human endocannabinoid system

Research Into The Analgesic Effects Of CBD

More and more people are discovering that CBD can have analgesic effects. But more research is needed to find proof that this really is the case. Fortunately, there are increasingly more researchers trying to find out more about the influence of CBD on pain.

There have been a variety of studies, where the effects of CBD on chronic pain have been researched. Scientists concluded that there is sufficient evidence that CBD can relief chronic pain in adults. One of the studies was published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine. This research shows that CBD can reduce pain and inflammation. It also showed that CBD doesn’t cause tolerance. This means that patients didn’t constantly need more of the remedy, in order to get the desired effects.

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CBD could also be used in case of rheumatoid arthritis and arthrosis. In a 2016 study, rats that suffered from rheumatic pains, got CBD gel rubbed on their painful joints. The results were clear: inflammation was reduced and the pain was alleviated. It was striking that there were no side effects noted. Whether the results would be the same with humans is, of course, not proven.

More research into the effects of CBD on pain is needed. It will be worth the effort to find out more about this subject. Would you like to try out this natural remedy? There are multiple ways you can take CBD: for example by taking CBD oil or CBD tablets. They’re both quickly absorbed by the body. If you are on any medication, it’s recommended you consult with your doctor, to find out if CBD is safe for you to use.

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