Showing posts with label Anxiety. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Anxiety. Show all posts

Monday, 6 March 2023

CBD & Yoga "A Perfect Combination"

Yoga’s mind-body-spirit connection makes it popular for men and women of all ages. It teaches us to become more present with our bodies and breathing while enhancing our physical health.
But have you ever been in the middle of a yoga class and wondered why you can’t silence your thoughts???

CBD and practicing yoga together is not a new idea. In fact, the ancient Indian sacred texts of the Vedas count cannabis as one of the 5 sacred plants.
It seems like a natural fit – because the benefits of practicing Yoga and taking CBD separately are very similar – reduced stress, lower inflammation, and increased feelings of wellbeing and when taken together, they uniquely complement each other.
Yoga has been seeing an increase in popularity for many decades now, and cannabidiol is swiftly catching up. With virtually no side effects and excellent synergy, combining the two could be what you need to take your daily exercise routine to the next level of wellness.

Wednesday, 3 June 2020

"Cannabis and Cannabinoids. Integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies"


cannabinoids and cancer
Cannabis, also known as marijuana, is a plant grown in many parts of the world. It makes a resin (thick substance) that contains compounds called cannabinoids.

Cannabis and cannabinoids have been studied for relief of pain, nausea and vomiting, anxiety, and loss of appetite caused by cancer or the side effects of cancer therapies.


Cancer patients considering complementary and alternative therapies should discuss this decision with their doctor, nurse, or pharmacist as they would any type of treatment. Some complementary and alternative therapies may affect their standard treatment or may be harmful when used with conventional treatment.

The National Cancer Institute and the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) are sponsoring a number of clinical trials (research studies) at medical centers to test CAM therapies for use in cancer.


What are cannabinoids?

Cannabinoids, also known as phytocannabinoids, are chemicals in Cannabis that cause drug-like effects in the body, including the central nervous system and the immune system. The main psychoactive cannabinoid in Cannabis is delta-9-THC.
Another active cannabinoid is cannabidiol (CBD), which may relieve pain and lower inflammation without causing the high of delta-9-THC.Cannabinoids may help treat the side effects of cancer and cancer treatment.

Saturday, 5 October 2019

"CBDA for Psoriasis, Arthritis and Anxiety...???"

Cannabis research pioneer hopes latest discovery is not overlooked again...

Raphael Mechoulam, an Israeli organic chemist and professor of medicinal chemistry at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, remembers the letdown after his groundbreaking discoveries surrounding the structure of the cannabis compounds CBD and THC in 1963 and 1964, followed by clinical tests with CBD published in 1980.




In a 2018 British Journal of Pharmacology study, Mechoulam and his co-authors wrote that their synthetic compound, cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) methyl ester (HU-580) could be more effective than existing CBD remedies, making it “a potential medicine for treating some nausea and anxiety disorders.” Those initial clinical tests found the acids have yielded results on par, and even exceeding, existing treatments, without the side effects.

The naturally occurring but unstable CBD acid (CBDA) is a thousand times more potent than CBD in binding to a particular serotonin receptor thought to be responsible for alleviating nausea and anxiety.

“It’s an interesting molecule that potentially doesn’t have side effects,” said Dan Peer, managing director of the Center for Translational Medicine and head of the Cancer Biology Research Center at Tel Aviv University.

Sunday, 23 June 2019

"Cannabidiol as a Potential Treatment for Anxiety Disorders

The purpose of the current review is to determine CBD’s potential as a treatment for anxiety-related disorders, by assessing evidence from preclinical, 
human experimental, clinical, and epidemiological studies. 





This review emphasizes the potential value and need for further study of CBD in the treatment of anxiety disorders.

Fear and anxiety are adaptive responses essential to coping with threats to survival. Yet excessive or persistent fear may be maladaptive, leading to disability. Symptoms arising from excessive fear and anxiety occur in a number of neuropsychiatric disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder (PD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social anxiety disorder (SAD), and obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD).

Notably, PTSD and OCD are no longer classified as anxiety disorders in the recent revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, however, excessive anxiety is central to the symptomatology of both disorders. These anxiety-related disorders are associated with a diminished sense of well-being, elevated rates of unemployment and relationship breakdown, and elevated suicide risk

Tuesday, 14 May 2019

"7 Ways Your Whole Family Can Use CBD"

CBD (short for cannabidiol) is a natural, non-psychoactive compound extracted from the cannabis sativa plant.

Popular for its calming and relaxing effects, CBD is by many used as a natural remedy against stress and anxiety-related issues.


While some prefer to use it as a mere sleep-inducing helper, others reach for it when combating things such as chronic pain, nausea, inflammation, illness, and bad cardiovascular health.No matter the reason, it’s important to note that we are all different, and so what works for me might not necessarily work for you.

So, while the choices and opportunities are many, the potential benefits are for you to discover.

And so we present to you, 7 ways your whole family can use CBD.

1. Through Food - for a Healthy Gut

What better way to introduce your family to CBD than through food. Not only is it an easy and convenient way to implement a newcomer in your daily routine, but while oral consumption of CBD has a lower bioavailability than other methods (4 to 20%), it has been shown to produce longer lasting effects.
Keeping your gut healthy is key to good overall well-being, and with both our immune system and our metabolism largely depending on our gut health, it’s important to keep a note of what’s going on down there.
No matter your cooking style, there are plenty of options out there, and if you haven’t found your match yet - feel free to experiment. Who knows, maybe you’ll discover a whole new way to use CBD in the kitchen!

2. At Night - for a Sound Sleep

Another great way your household can benefit from CBD is in the late hours when the day is done and it’s time to drift off to dreamland.
CBD for sleep has shown to hold significant benefits with findings suggesting that CBD has powerful anxiolytic effects in both animals and humans. So, whether it’s pain or anxiety keeping your eyes from shutting when it’s time to call it a day, there’s a way to help those restless nights for the whole family.

3. In Stressful Situations - to Combat the Stress Symptoms

Bodies of all ages can experience the feeling of stress. In fact, chances are that your little ones might get that anxious feeling more often than you’re aware of.
According to recent studies, a whole 35% of children experience stress-related health problems. Now, this doesn’t just cover normative stress, the natural stress that gradually occurs when a child develops. In this case, we’re also talking about stress that is induced by things such as changes, replacements, and separation.
Therefore, whether it’s the youngest of the household or it’s the older segment that could use a little help shake off the everyday stress, CBD might be a solution.

4. On the Skin - as Nourishing Skin Care

The skin is your body’s largest organ and deserves just as much attention as you give the rest of your body. Made from organic and food-grade ingredients, our CBD skin care products are so pure that you can eat them. However, we’d recommend slathering them all over your body instead.
The anti-inflammatory and natural oil regulating effects in CBD skin care products will leave your skin feeling calm and moisturised, and if you or one of your loved ones suffers from a problematic skin condition, the benefits could go even further. Whether it’s diaper rash, dry skin or skin irritation you’re dealing with at home, CBD skin care could potentially help.

5. For Anxiety - in All Ages

Both stress and anxiety are natural components of our primal functions that affect bodies and minds of all ages. On the positive side, anxiety allows us to maintain healthy mental and emotional output, while on the negative side, the impact of stress and anxiety, especially if long term, can turn out to have both strange and debilitating effects on our bodies.
Luckily, a 2015 analysis suggests that CBD oil is a promising potential treatment for numerous forms of anxiety. These include things like social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

6. To Support your Endocannabinoid System

CBD works directly with the endocannabinoid system (ECS). The endocannabinoid system is a vast network of receptors and cannabis-like chemicals. Together, they act like a dimmer switch, subtly increasing or diminishing activity in the body to help it return to a state of homeostasis again.
CBD is thought to boost the endocannabinoid system if it has either become depleted, or for some reason has been thrown out of balance. For that reason, CBD serves as a great tool to have to hand in case your system needs a reset.

7. As a Treat for your Fluffy Friends

If you’re a family with a pooch, you know that there’s no way that they shouldn’t be included in this list. For many, our furry friends are in fact family, and naturally, that means making sure that they have the best possible life at all times.
There is a long list of reasons why CBD for pets can be a good idea. Aside from it being a great anxiolytic and antidepressant, CBD also has the potential to treat both seizures and cases of epilepsy. On top of that, it has shown to increase both appetite and to help with nausea.
We hope this little guide has helped and given you inspiration on how to introduce CBD to your household. There are so many different ways of implementing CBD in your routines, and there’s no limit to just how creative you can be.

Saturday, 22 December 2018

"CBD for Anxiety Disorders"

Anxiety is a condition characterized by restlessness and excessive worry.  It is often accompanied by muscular tension, restlessness, fatigue and problems in concentration. From social anxiety and panic disorder to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and agoraphobia, anxiety comes in many ‘shapes and sizes.

Is among the most common emotional and behavioral problems and a report released by the World Health Organization found that nearly 264 million people are living with anxiety worldwide.

But regardless of the type of anxiety you might be dealing with, a dose of cannabidiol maybe can help you cope with the unpleasant symptoms associated with this condition.