Published by Programme B
CBD is taking Montreal and the rest of Quebec by storm and growing in the number of uses. It’s a cannabinoid that occurs naturally in both the cannabis and hemp plant. Unlike its cousin THC, which only occurs in cannabis, it does not have any discernible psychotropic effects on the human brain.
While it may not make you feel “high”, CBD is known to have some pretty miraculous health benefits. Among these are its powerful anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Since the Canadian government passed the 2018 Cannabis Act, products containing CBD are now available to buy over the counter. There are websites listing all the hemp shops you can buy CBD oil from nationwide. Being Quebec’s largest city, Montreal has many shops and products to choose from.
With very few known side-effects, more and more people are using CBD oil for relief from the symptoms of a number of different conditions. Read on to find out some of the more common uses of CBD in Canada and beyond.
Pain
Research has shown that CBD interacts with receptors in the brain’s endocannabinoid system (ECS). By blocking certain receptors in the ECS. This research has found that doses of CBD can offer significant pain relief.
This proves beneficial for sufferers of chronic pain experienced as a symptom of a wide range of chronic diseases. These diseases and discomforts include fibromyalgia, arthritis, osteoporosis, neuropathy, and back pain.
Diabetes
Diabetes is a disorder that has to do with the body’s inability to manage levels of insulin in the blood. A mounting body of evidence is beginning to show CBD’s ability to prevent the onset and treat the symptoms of both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
Much of this ability is owed to CBD’s anti-inflammatory properties as well as the role that cannabinoids can play in regulating metabolic rate and blood sugar levels.
Anxiety and Depression
Anxiety and depression are common in Montreal among people of all ages and backgrounds. Symptoms include feeling hopeless, decreased energy, insomnia, and irritability. As any sufferer of anxiety and depression will tell you, these are not trivial things to have to deal with on a constant basis.
The good news is that many sufferers of anxiety and depression have found that taking CBD oil leads to a marked improvement in their symptoms. While research into the topic is still in its infancy, the results that have been produced as of now look promising.
Cancer Treatment Side-effects
Although they can be life-saving treatments for people diagnosed with cancer, chemotherapy and radiotherapy have numerous side-effects that can leave a person feeling thoroughly rotten.
Many are searching for a means of dealing with the fallout from invasive cancer treatment. Some cancer patients have reported that CBD helps with nausea, headaches, and weak appetite. Research is still at an early stage. There are however early indications that CBD can provide effective relief against such symptoms.
Epilepsy
Much of the initial lobbying for the legalization of CBD for medical purposes came from sufferers of epilepsy. Many of these people could find no other way of reducing the frequency of their attacks than using CBD. Once taken on a routine basis, CBD has been shown to give epilepsy suffers a higher quality of life. One that many had previously not thought possible.
Acnes and Other Skin Problems
CBD’s proven anti-inflammatory properties make it a suitable treatment for a whole host of different skin conditions. In particular, CBD has been shown to be effective against chronic skin problems. These conditions include acne when topically applied. Once the acne has cleared up, CBD can prevent future outbreaks when ingested on a regular basis.
Addiction
Another area in which CBD may have beneficial effects is in the treatment of addiction. Taking regular doses of high-strength CBD oil has been linked to an increased capacity to suppress cravings. Especially useful when stopping substances like alcohol, nicotine, and opiates. It can also reduce painful symptoms associated with substance withdrawal. Such symptoms include headaches, irritability, and insomnia.
High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is extremely common in people of a certain age. If left unchecked, it can lead to a number of serious health problems. These issues include heart attacks and strokes. High blood pressure is common in today’s society and it’s no different in Montreal.
CBD may be able to help control the causes of high blood pressure such as stress and anxiety. Clinical trials have proven that taking CBD oil noticeably reduces resting blood pressure and its response to stress. While more research is needed, the signs are good that CBD could work as part of a global high blood pressure treatment plan.
CBD has proven health benefits that may make it an effective treatment for a range of varying health conditions. While more research is certainly needed in many areas, the signs so far are causing a degree of excitement and optimism.
Many people have found that CBD helps with symptoms that they had previously thought were untreatable. If you suffer from any of the conditions mentioned in this article, you may wish to add researching CBD to your list of things to do.
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