What Is CBD?

Cannabinoids are compounds found in the Cannabis plant. CBD or Cannabidiol is one of many Cannabinoids that occur in the Cannabis or Hemp plant. Many cannabinoids have various effects however CBD or Cannabidiol is key to a wide range of recently proven medical benefits.

Who will benefit from CBDs?

CBD or Cannabidiol is an amazing resource in treating anyone who suffers from:

Anxiety and Panic Attacks
PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)
OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
Inflammation
Epileptic seizures
Alzheimer’s
Insomnia
Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinson’s
Chronic Pain
Cancer, including breast, lung, prostate, and colon cancer.

Can you prove CBD’s benefits?

Yes, many medical studies have come out showing the overwhelmingly positive effect of CBD for various and often hard to treat medical ailments.

CBD has been shown to bind to the human bodies endocannabinoid system, reducing nerve inflammation and proving it’s status as a “neuro-protective anti-oxidant”
A study In 2013 showed cannabidiol increased individuals ability to completely forget traumatic memories thereby reducing negative effects on the patient. This break through could lead us to the mechanism cannabidiol uses to eliminate anxiety and other stress disorders.
Researchers in 2012 from the British Epilepsy Association, had a paper published titled “Cannabidiol exerts anticonvulsant effects in animal models of the temporal lobe and partial seizures.” In summation: “The evidence strongly supports CBD as a therapeutic candidate for a diverse range of human epilepsies.”
A landmark study in 2015 showed “CBD slows the progression of many types of cancer, including breast, lung, prostate and colon cancer.” Proving its tumor-inhibiting effects.

How Do CBD’s Work?

Your body actually contains a network of specific receptors made just for cannabinoids (Imagine that!) called the bodies endocannabinoid system. The cannabinoids bind to these receptors triggering a myriad of positive changes throughout the body naturally

Are there CBD side effects?

No, aside from potential drowsiness due to the relaxing effects of CBD, there are no known side effects from it.

Will CBD’s get me high?

No CBD will not get you high, as the high from the Cannabis plant comes from the THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) cannabinoid. Cannabidiol however actually acts as an antidote to this high feeling and will calm instead.

Are CBD’s Legal?

Yes, CBD can be extracted from Cannabis Sativa or industrial Hemp. While Cannabis remains regulated at a federal level, hemp has been legalized across the entire United States. CBD from Hemp is legal in all states as opposed to the CBD extracted from the Cannabis Sativa which may contain THC.

Who else is with CBD’s?

As CBD from hemp has recently been legalized across the entire United States and 33 States have have passed laws legalizing marijuana in some form, a large amount of medical research has come from this positive momentum.
In addition to so many doctors and law makers coming around to the increaing benefits of CBD research and CBD; many celebrities have come forward supporting legalization and even endorsing CBD use, including: