4 POTENTIAL HEALTH BENEFITS OF CANNABIDIOL OIL

Read the news lately and hidden amongst the woulds and would nots, the leave this to me into a leave me alone and a World Cup definitely, defiantly not coming home, you’ll have noticed a lot of stories about cannabis oil.

And rather than the usual moral panic about a generation younger than our’s zombielike slippery slope into hard drug addiction, the stories have largely been positive. Yep, it seems the tide is turning in favour of medically prescribed cannabis, and not a moment too soon. So while you can’t get high off the stuff (the legal stuff contains under 0.05 THC – the bit that gets you stoned), there are said to be myriad health benefits. So, here are four of those; our 4 IDEAL health benefits of cannabidiol oil.

IT COULD RELIEVE PAIN

A recent WHO organisation report has suggested that cannabidiol oil (CBD) may provide pain relief in patients suffering from a range of conditions such as Alzheimer’s, Crohn’s disease and multiple sclerosis, as well as lessening the pain and nausea frequently caused by chemotherapy. As such, CBD has been praised as providing a potential a channel to coming off more serious, addictive painkillers. 

IT MAY IMPROVE YOUR SEX LIFE

Often associated with the summer of love and a certain free spirit conducive to love makin’ with abandon, weed has a long history of association with enhanced feelings. If you want to keep things legal and above board, then CBD can be used to enhance areas of your sex life. It can be used a lubricant, a bringer of arousal and much more. Great stuff!

IT MIGH% REDUCE STRESS AND PROMOTE A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP

In a world where everyone’s a little more anxious, stressed and overworked than we remember we used to be, it can be hard to get a proper, restful night’s sleep. Well, CBD can be used to help get those much sought, highly desirable 40 winks and 8 hours. While research is ongoing and in its relative infancy, the early signs are that cannabis oil may reduce anxiety and help us sleep more peacefully. Result.

IT’S SAID TO RELIEVE THE SYMPTOMS OF EPILEPSY

The one which has been dominating the headlines recently, cannabis oil was prescribed on the NHS just a year ago, in the first case of its kind, to help stop seizures in an 11 year old boy, Billy. Again, research is continuing to establish definitive links, but the outlook is promising for sufferers, particularly of rarer forms of the condition, such as Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.

Though the sale of CBD in the UK is largely legal – with the caveats we mentioned earlier in place – it lacks a full scale regulatory framework. This makes finding the best CBD oil in the UK difficult in a somewhat murky marketplace. That said, there are a few steps you can take to ensure your CBD is of higher quality.

To establish the quality of the product you’re buying, you can search online for accompanying lab reports, of which any reputable company should provide. But beyond the compound’s profile, you also need to check whether the manufacturer has tested the product for contaminants.

A trustworthy, responsible brand tends to be more transparent and posts these lab reports on their site. If you think you have concerns or additional questions about the reports, make sure to contact the manufacturer first before buying.

Always check for Certificates of Analysis (COA) or third-party lab reports. These documents confirm the potency and purity of products and ensure that they don’t contain any harmful toxins or substances.

Transparency surrounding the ingredients matters, not only for what’s going in your body, but also to get a more overarching picture of whether or not the company is reputable in its business practices. So, ask yourself; is information about the company and its products easily accessible? Does the company make its production method, third-party lab reports, and refund policy clear?

It should be noted that studies into the benefits of CBD are promising, but still ongoing and, at this stage, not conclusive. CBD oil isn’t designed or intended to diagnose or treat any issues. Should you be considering adding it to your diet or skincare routine, always consult with your GP first, and note that the product shouldn’t be used by those who are pregnant or taking other medication.

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