20 Incredible Health Benefits You Didn’t Know CBD Offered

 

We live in a country and a culture that considers scientific facts and evidence above all factors to make crucial decisions. For this reason, our legislation, our politicians, and our medical experts are becoming more and more accepting of the idea to use cannabis to cure or prevent adverse medical conditions. So much evidence now exists attesting to the positive affects of cannabis on health, we can no longer ignore it. Some people still remain very skeptical of using cannabis, and others do not want the psychological effects that accompany cannabis use. Luckily, recent medical discoveries have uncovered a compound within cannabis that offers all of the crucial medical benefits, and none of the psychological alterations: Cannabidiol, or CBD. CBD contains none of the compound called THC–the compound in cannabis that gets people “high.” CBD is still a relatively recent discovery, but with incredible breakthroughs. Some call it a “miracle oil,” or even a panacea because its elements have the ability to cure such a wide variety of ailments. Since it is still new though, it is still widely misunderstood, and many people are not aware of all of the health effects and benefits. Find out the top 20 incredible health benefits that we were in awe to find out CBD helps with!

Protects Against Cancer

According to 2,042 separate studies, CBD is anti-proliferative by inhibiting cell growth and tumors to fight cancer and tumors. Even though CBD is not a cure by any means, studies have proven that it might help act as a preventative measure. In the study, individuals who were given CBD were less likely to develop tumors and more likely to fight off cancer cells. Also, cancer patients going through chemo claim that CBD helps curb some of the painful side effects of the treatment. Even the National Cancer Institute reviews several studies that show cannabidiol may have a protective effect against cancer. This review includes research investigating the benefits of CBD treatment for a variety of cancers, including breast, colorectal, and lung cancers.

Reduces Nausea

Cannibidiol acts as an antiemetic, meaning it reduces vomiting and nausea. When ingesting CBD, it eases the symptoms by killing the bacteria that causes those symptoms. A study conducted by the Michigan Department of Health in 1982 involving cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and seeking to alleviate nausea and vomiting involved 165 participants who were randomly placed into one of two control groups: Those using cannabis and those taking a pharmaceutical drug called Torecan. If the initial treatment was declared a failure, patients could elect to switch to the alternate therapy. This unique research revealed that 90 percent of the patients who received cannabis desired to continue using it; only eight of 83 patients randomized to marijuana chose to discontinue and try Torecan. However, of the Torecan group, 22 of the 23 patients elected to discontinue its use and switch to cannabis. The study concluded that 71 percent of the patients who received cannabis reported no vomiting and only moderate nausea following chemotherapy treatment.

Decreases Seizures

Powerful evidence exists suggesting that CBD is anti-epileptic, possessing the ability to reduce seizures and convulsions. According to 221 Studies, Cannabidiol displays anti-seizure properties. In a 2013 case study published in the Journal of Epilepsy and Behavior, children in the study we taking an average of 12 anti-seizure drugs. After introducing CBD, 84% of the families reported an improvement not only with seizures but also increased alertness, and improved mood. 300,000 people affected by epilepsy in the U.S. alone, and of those, 1/10 are children for a total 336,000 children under age fifteen. Moreover, more than 1/10 children with epilepsy have not found adequate treatment. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted University of California at San Francisco researchers permission to study the effects of the purified cannabidiol drug on children with uncontrolled seizures. Study participants are all between the ages of 1 and 18 years, and all suffer symptoms resistant to conventional treatments. Many participants have Dravet syndrome, a condition that begins in early childhood and causes frequent, disabling seizures on a daily basis. The FDA and Drug Enforcement Agency promise to monitor the research closely. Pending FDA approval, more institutions will take up the study.

Relieves Rheumatoid Arthritis

Research suggests that Cannabidiol may be helpful in reducing the pain and inflammation associated with arthritis of all types including Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Gout and other types of inflammatory joint diseases. By definition, arthritis is any acute or chronic inflammation of a joint, often accompanied by pain and structural changes and having diverse causes, such as autoimmune (rheumatoid), infection, crystal deposition (gout), or injury. The major symptom of any type of arthritis is pain and swelling and, depending upon the effected joint(s), may cause moderate to severe debilitation. In laboratory studies, CBD and other cannabinoid derivatives have been shown to be effective in down regulating inflammatory chemicals and cells and may help with the regulation of the immune response to injury and further degradation of bone and tissue. By decreasing inflammation the amount of pain, both acute and chronic, may be significantly reduced.

Reduces Blood Sugar Levels (Anti-Diabetic)

CBD has been shown to benefit diabetes patients by naturally lowering the body’s blood sugar level as well as chronic inflammation which increases the development of insulin resistance within the body and type 2 diabetes. CBD assists in controlling blood sugar levels and secretion of insulin as well as helps utilize blood glucose effectively. A study was published in 2009 that discovered mice who were fed this all-natural oil had less insulin resistance and less body fat.

Reduces Risk of Artery Blockage

CBD is also anti-ischemic, reducing the opportunity for artery closures. Accumulating evidence now suggests that CBD is beneficial in the cardiovascular system. CBD has direct actions on isolated arteries, causing both acute and time-dependent vasorelaxation. In vitro incubation with CBD enhances the vasorelaxant responses in animal models of impaired endothelium-dependent vasorelaxation. CBD protects against the vascular damage caused by a high glucose environment.

Reduces Pain

Doctors call CBD an Analgesis: 1,784 studies suggest that ingesting CBD suppresses pain. Dr. Manny Alvarez (health editor Foxnews.com) recently interviewed Chris Kilham (also featured on Dr. OZ) about using cannabidiol to treat chronic illness. In it they discussed how the science of CBD relieving pain goes back to the 1890’s. “There is evidence to support the use of cannabinoids for the treatment of chronic pain and spasticity,” said study co-author Penny Whiting, a senior research fellow in epidemiology and health services research at the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom.

Anti-Insomnia

CBD helps for people with insomnia, as well. 50-70 million US adults suffer from some sort of sleep or wakefulness disorder, and the Center for Disease Control has declared sleep insufficiency to be a nationwide public health epidemic.Roughly 60 million Americans are affected by a sleep disorder each year, and around 1 in 3 people suffer at least mild insomnia. 295 studies suggest that  improves sleep; it helps to cause drowsiness by easing anxiety and promoting relaxation.

Improves Blood Circulation

One of the most consistent effects of cannabis intoxication is an increased heart rate. It also acts as a smooth-muscle relaxant, relaxing the walls of the arteries, which can result in lower blood pressure and increased blood flow to the tissues.

Antidepressant

Researchers have claimed that CBD relieves depression faster than any other anti-depressant.
A study done on OBX mice (mice which are surgically modified to act as a stand in for testing of depression medications) found that the mice that were treated with CBD showed an almost instant improvement in their condition – around 30 minutes after the CBD injection the mice were observed having a noticeable decline in hyperactivity, which is a symptom of anxiety and depression in humans. “Our findings indicate that CBD could represent a novel fast antidepressant drug, via enhancing both serotonergic and glutamate cortical signaling through a 5-HT1A receptor-dependent mechanism,” researchers wrote.

Anti-Inflammatory

CBD contributes to the cure to so many chronic ailments due to its ability to reduce inflammation. Cannabis has 20 times the anti-inflammatory power of Aspirin and 2 times more than Hydrocortisone.

Reduces Contractions in the Small Intestine

The CB1 cannabinoid receptor has specifically been found to inhibit motility of the intestine in a variety of laboratory and farm animals. The effect is specific, indicating that endogenous cannabinoids to be responsible for regulating smooth muscle tone in the intesting, and the rate of peristalsis. Rosell first demonstrated that cannabinoids inhibit contractions of the small intestine in the rat. Shook & Burks found that THC reduced the frequency of intestinal contractions, and reduced the flow of food in the small intestine. Kulkarni-Narla noted “Cannabis has been used for centuries in the medicinal treatment of gastrointestinal disorders.”

Reduces Anxiety

Relieves Psoriasis

Due to their anti-inflammatory affects, CBD can be used to treat some symptoms of Psoriasis. It is used to ease the itching.

Relieves Crohn’s Disease

Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the lining of the digestive tract. CBD also helps with this disease due to its anti-inflammatory affects.

Protects Nervous System