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5 Ways to Use CBD Oil to Promote Overall Health

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CBD, or cannabidiol, is a derivative of the marijuana plant. Though chemically similar in makeup to THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, it does not produce euphoria. It’s entirely possible to use CBD and function well, or even better than you do ordinarily.

1) CBD for Focus

If you struggle with crippling anxiety and find yourself unable to act because you can’t decide, a microdose of CBD can help you to focus. It’s believed that CBD impacts anxiety by helping your brain fight low serotonin levels.

Serotonin is the “feel-good” neurotransmitter that can be elevated by opiates and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRI medications, such as Prozac and Zoloft. By using CBD to boost your serotonin and increase your focus, you can break away from the risk of anxious freezing up that occurs when you’re overwhelmed. You may still not be able to see how far you have to climb out of a difficult situation, but CBD can help you reach for the next rung of the ladder in hope.

2) CBD for Pain Control

If you suffer from chronic pain or a nerve disorder, a regular program of CBD use can help. Our CBD-1 and CBD-2 receptors, when fully plugged into the CBD molecule, either cease to carry pain data, or carry less of it, from the nerve to the brain. This loss of “pain transmission” can lead to a relaxation of the muscles around the injury or the pain site. If you’ve ever suffered from a pinched nerve or a bulging spinal disc, you know how frustrating chronic pain can be. A CBD dose can give you a break from the “chronic” part of your pain and allow you to focus elsewhere.

3) CBD for Deep Sleep

If you’re anxious or in pain, you’re not sleeping well. Again, CBD clears the fog away. The million and one thoughts that are running around your brain can be managed, pushed aside, or simply ignored until you can actually address them with a dose of CBD.

It should be noted that the CBD dosage methodology will impact how it acts on you. If you’re micro-dosing with a vape pen for focus, upping that may just up your focus and make it impossible to wind down to sleep. Be ready to try out different formats and different dosage techniques for deep sleep. Consider taking a large dose under the tongue 20 to 30 minutes before sleeping.

4) CBD for Digestive Release

If you’ve ever suffered from a nervous stomach, you know how miserable physical anxiety can be. You may struggle to enjoy your food or suffer from reflux after you’ve eaten. Depending on your dosage method and the carrier oil of your CBD, you may experience some esophageal irritation.

Peppermint oil is a common carrier oil, but if you find it irritates your throat, consider using a tincture featuring coconut oil for a milder carrier experience. If you enjoy the peppermint oil but are concerned about esophageal or stomach irritation, cut the dosage in half and monitor your reaction.

5) CBD for Privacy

CBD is legal and effective. People who choose to misunderstand this product may try to get in your space about using it. However, with the right CBD delivery in San Diego, you can use this product for pain, anxiety, depression, exhaustion, and a host of other health conditions without any interference.

Make sure that you invest in a good quality product and the highest quality carrier oil. Organically grown plants in marijuana and hemp families can be found all over the United States. Take care to read all certificates as offered by producers and manufacturers to make sure that you’re building better health around the best products on the market.

 

You deserve good health. If traditional western medicine has failed you, CBD can be a gentle way to reduce the risk of dangerous side effects found in many prescription meds. When you start your dosage, carefully track how your overall health is feeling, and how your specific condition is reacting to the product. Consider how you’re absorbing the product. Gummies will take longer, but they’ll also last longer. Sublingual dosages hit your bloodstream immediately, as does vaping.