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9 Facts You May Not Know About CBD!

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9 Facts You May Not Know About CBD!

CBD’s rise in popularity can be felt through the many different ways it’s consumed these days—from the common and convenient way of taking CBD capsules to mixing it with your everyday meals. The increasing widespread acceptance of CBD can be attributed in part to the growing knowledge of its health and wellness benefits. Whether it’s chronic pain relief or anxiety reduction, several studies have shown how CBD can help improve people’s health, and that has led to a more interested and educated consumer audience. However, there is still a lot to be learned about this fantastic chemical compound produced by the cannabis plant. Here...

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CBD Edibles are they the future of healthy food?

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CBD Edibles are they the future of healthy food?

Because of its therapeutic benefits, CBD has been infused into all sorts of everyday consumables, from ice cream and protein bars to coffee and cocktails. In fact, CBD edibles are already considered a major wellness trend. It’s no longer uncommon to see CBD edibles in the health section of stores, and many local cafes, bars and restaurants that advocate for clean eating already have CBD pastries and drinks in their menus, sometimes right alongside vegan options, highlighting how CBD in general is edging closer to mainstream status. Even though you’ll come across CBD oils, e-liquids, and tinctures in abundance, CBD edibles...

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Pros and Cons for CBD Oil in Muscle Recovery

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Pros and Cons for CBD Oil in Muscle Recovery

Cannabidiol, commonly known as CBD, is a naturally occurring compound that has gained popularity among people around the world and for numerous reasons. In this article, we take a look at the pros and cons of CBD oil in muscle recovery. In this case, we will base our discussion on the good and bad sides of CBD oil for athletes/people with active lifestyles. Note that CBD oil can help to relieve health problems such as anxiety, depression, reduce seizures and also combat insomnia. Other reasons why CBD oil consumption has become widespread is the ability to treat arthritis and back...

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NHS pain specialists are putting up notices in their clinics telling patients not to bother asking for medical cannabis.

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NHS pain specialists are putting up notices in their clinics telling patients not to bother asking for medical cannabis.

NHS pain specialists are putting up notices in their clinics telling patients not to bother asking for medical cannabis. Original content from UKCSC.co.uk   The move has been made presumably in an attempt to spare specialists the embarrassment of having to explain their actions to their patients face-to-face. One such notice photographed and passed on to the UKCSC reads: “Following advice from our professional associations the pain consultants and allied clinical staff will not be recommending or prescribing medical cannabis for chronic pain patients. In our opinion the risk of serious side effects far outweighs any reported benefit.” The notice...

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The scientific/medical reason CBD oil is so beneficial to health

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The scientific/medical reason CBD oil is so beneficial to health

The scientific/medical reason CBD oil is so beneficial to health What is the Clinical Endocannabinoid Deficiency Syndrome? Clinical Endocannabinoid Deficiency Syndrome (CEDS) is an umbrella term for a group of illnesses, including fibromyalgia, migraine and irritable bowel syndrome. A growing number of respected scientists in the medical community think low levels of endocannabinoids are the root cause of these devastating conditions. Medscape says there is scientific evidence suggesting endocannabinoids play a role in inflammation, insulin sensitivity, and fat and energy metabolism. What Are Endocannabinoids?Human and animal bodies synthesize endocannabinoids naturally. In fact, the prefix “endo” means “made in the body.”...

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