CBD
CBD or cannabidiol, is the chemical found in the marijuana plant. It is non-psychoactive, unlike THC.
Benefits:
- Anti-Bacterial
- Inhibits Cancer Cell Growth
- Promotes Bone Growth
- Reduces Seizures and Convulsions
- Reduces Blood Sugar Levels
- Reduces Inflammation
- Reduces Artery Blockage
- Pain Reliever
- Anxiety
- Treats Psoriasis
THC, THCA, CBD, CBC, CBN: Medical Marijuana Composition, The Chemicals in Cannabis
As the science of medical cannabis develops, we’re discovering more and more that breeding cannabis for different levels of medicinal compounds
Full Spectrum CBD Vs ISO CBD Isolate: What’s The Difference
This article compares full spectrum CBD and ISO CBD Isolate.
THC-A and CBD-A: What are the Benefits?
As much as we might be tempted to speak in terms of competing substances when it comes to the healing properties of marijuana, the truth is that what makes cannabis so remarkable on so many fronts is the synergy that appears to occur between all the substances within it.
What are the 4 Main Benefits of CBD?
CBD is a cannabis extract that is very versatile and has many uses.
Does CBD Produce Withdrawal Symptoms?
There is no doubt about the therapeutic properties of Cannabidiol, popularly known as CBD.
CBD and Vaping is Part of the Future Instead of Cigarettes
Smokable CBD products are rising in popularity as more people search for the best hemp cigarettes to improve their health.
Why Using CBD Should Be Considered After A Workout
For quite some time, CBD or Cannabidiol has been in the news for both good as well as bad reasons.
Does Your Health Insurance Policy Cover CBD And Medical Marijuana Use?
Suppose you reside in a state where medical marijuana and CBD usage is allowed (35 countries by 2020). In that case, you may be asking if your health insurance will pay for it just like other medicines your doctor prescribes.
CBD Oil For Anxiety: Benefits, Uses & Side Effects
The Entourage Effect and Whole Plant Extracts: A Patient’s Guide
You’ve more than likely heard of THC and CBD – tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol, respectively. Maybe you’ve heard them discussed on the news, seen them listed as ingredients in cannabis oils or discussed them yourself.
Can You Benefit From CBD Oil This Winter?
For many, winter means harsh weather conditions and the possibility of contracting several health issues. Learn how taking CBD oil can potentially help you manage these issues this winter.
Traveling with Cannabis and CBD: What You Need to Know
As of March 2022, 37 states and 4 territories had legalized medicinal cannabis while 18 had legalized recreational marijuana.
Cannabis, CBD, and Sleep: A Patient Guide
There is a close relationship between cannabis, CBD, and sleep, and it is a positive one. Research has shown that both marijuana and CBD have sleep-promoting benefits that patients with sleep disorders can tap into.
CBD Dosage Guide for Sleep
CBD dosage for sleep will vary based on several factors. This includes the severity of the sleep disorder and individual factors such as age, body fat percentage, metabolism rate, and one’s unique physiology.
The Best Way To Take CBD: A Beginner’s Guide
There are multitudes of products containing CBD, and all of them vary. Read this CBD guide to learn more about the best way to take CBD.
CBD Dosage Guide: Everything You Need To Know
Cannabidiol, or CBD, comes in many different forms: tincture, tablets, gummies, creams, lotions, and infused pastries. There is even CBD-infused soda pop these days! The evidence is clear that CBD works for pain, insomnia, fatigue, eye health, and so much more.
How CBD Might Help With Addiction Recovery
It seems that every day, someone comes up with a new claim about the health benefits of cannabidiol (CBD).
3 Ways CBD Helps Calm People Suffering from Anxiety
Nobody can quite put their finger on exactly why it is happening, but anxiety-related disorders have seen a massive increase in the last few years. This phenomenon is a global one which has led to a burgeoning interest into the best anti-anxiety drugs and mindfulness meditation techniques.
Treating Aspergers/Autism with Medical Marijuana and CBD
3 Ways Medical Cannabis May Help With Cerebral Palsy Symptoms
Wondering if cannabis can be used to help manage the symptoms of Cerebral Palsy?
Top 5 Tips When Using CBD Oil For Alzheimer’s And Dementia
Medical studies published in the world’s top medical journals have shown that cannabidiol (CBD) can be used to reduce the effects of cognitive decline caused by conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
Can Medical Marijuana & CBD Cause Itching?
While the use of medical cannabis as a treatment for a variety of medical conditions gains awareness and support, it also remains a very controversial, much contested one. People on both sides argue the pros and cons of the plant. Does cannabis cause anxiety, or does it cure it?
How Can CBD Help You Sleep Better Through the Night with Sleep Expert Mollie McGlocklin
John Malanca interviews sleep specialist Mollie McGlocklin about the many benefits CBD has to offer with sleep.
The Different Ways to Consume CBD: A Patient Guide
CBD, or cannabidiol, is one of many cannabinoids that are found in cannabis and hemp plants. For many years cannabis users only knew one way to consume the herb, and that was smoking it in the form of joints.
What’s Best for Sleep? THC vs CBD vs CBN
When it comes to using marijuana for sleep, cannabinol (CBN) is probably the best cannabinoid to go with. Compared to cannabidiol (CBD), CBN has very powerful sleep-inducing properties. CBN can improve both the length and the quality of sleep.
CBD Oil For Seizures
This cannabis derived compound has shown potential in the treatment of seizures and neurological disorders.
Is CBD the Answer for Pain Relief?
In this new way of life that we are all experiencing right now, and people are starting to get back to this ‘new’ normal, uptight, and anger might be more prevalent in your personal space. Is this happening to you?
CBD Gummies For Pain
Research has identified a system in the body called the endocannabinoid system. This system plays a key role in how CBD gummies for pain and other conditions work.
How Can CBD Oil Change Mental Health Treatment?
The medical benefits of cannabis have been known to humanity for a long time now. Using cannabis compounds for medicinal purposes becomes more and more popular as the laws and society awareness changes.
How Cannabis and CBD Can Help Insomnia
Cannabis and Cannabidiol (CBD) along with a handful of other cannabinoids, can be used as natural remedies for combating insomnia. Positive research evidence has compelled increasingly more people to turn to cannabis and CBD for insomnia relief.
7 Ways Medical Cannabis and CBD Can Help Treat Depression And Stress
Depression continues to threaten humanity across the globe, with nearly half of the suicidal cases involving depressed individuals.
Using CBD for Sleep Insomnia
For thousands of years, humanity has been turning to cannabis to heal them.
How CBD, CBN, THC and TERPENES help restore sleep cycles
The Endocannabinoid System: A Patient Overview
There’s a physiologic system found in all vertebrates – and sea quirts and nematodes – named after cannabis: the endocannabinoid system.
Going Global – the CBD Markets and the World with Mary Biles
Kevin Hoffarth, MD on COVID, CBD, the Impact of Emotion on Health, and More!
Dr. Matthew Halpert – An inside look at Medterra CBD
Dr. Frank Ervolino – Nature meets Science, the Truth about CBD.
Dr. Allan Frankel – Dose Away! Making your CBD Work for You.
A Father’s Perspective: Clinical Studies Show High-CBD Cannabis Provides Mood Stabilization for Bipolar Schizophrenia”
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Stories of Hope: A Tennis Success Story, Ibuprofen to CBD!
Hi John and UPG, I am 73 years old and an avid singles and doubles tennis player. I never played a match I didn’t enjoy. I have had two shoulder surgeries and a knee surgery, all worth it.
Stories of Hope: Overcoming Anxiety
Hear this story of a person struggling with Anxiety and used THC Gummies to help reduce anxiety.
Ask the Doctor: Are there interactions with CBD and SSRIs?
Hi, everyone. Today’s question is, are there interactions with CBD and SSRIs?
How Much CBD Oil Should I Take?
Dr. Daniel Stein answers the question “How Much CBD Oil Should I Take?”.
What Medications Interact with CBD Oil?
Dr. Daniel Stein answers the question “What Medications Interact with CBD Oil?”.
Ask the Doctor: Can I take CBD oil with prednisone?
Can I take CBD oil with prednisone? The answer I believe is yes. And it may actually be helpful in that setting.
Some patients when they take prednisone develop a restlessness or agitation and sometimes that can be severe, CBD may reduce those possible side effects of prednisone.
Ask The Doctor: Can I take both Ibuprofen and CBD Oil?
What’s the Best Way to Take CBD Oil For Pain Relief?
Hi, everyone, I’m Dr. Dan Stein and many of you have asked how to use CBD oil for pain.
What is the Best CBD Ratio for Pain?
You’ve probably heard about THC and CBD – two of the most well-known compounds in cannabis. But did you know that finding the best cannabis ratio is essential to managing pain?
How Often Should I Take CBD For Pain Relief
Hi, everyone, I am Dr. Dan Stein and we are answering the question, How do I use CBD oil for pain?
Ask The Doctor: How Do I Use CBD Oil for Pain?
Hi, everyone, I’m Dr. Dan Stein. Our next question is, how do I use CBD oil for pain?
Four Things To Consider When Taking CBD Oil For Pain – CBD and You
Hi, everyone, I’m Dr. Dan Stein. Many of you have asked how to use CBD oil for pain. Well, there’s four things I believe you need to consider.
Does LabCorp Test for CBD and THC?
Does LabCorp test for CBD? Recently, LabCorp came up with a CBD and THC ratio test which does measure CBD and THC in urine, If this is something that’s concerning, talk to your HR department
What happens when I stop taking CBD oil?
Welcome back. This is John Malanca with United Patients Group. This next question is: ‘What happens when I stop taking CBD oil?’ Well, using CBD oil may help your anxiety but can also experience withdrawal
What Does CBD Do To Your Brain?
What does CBD do to your brain? CBD is a neuroprotector that helps with inflammation. Did you know that all cannabinoids including CBD produce effects in the body by attaching to certain receptors
What effects does CBD have on the brain?
Hi, John Malanca here with United Patients Group. This next question is: ‘What effects does CBD have on the brain?’ Well, CBD has effects on the brain and the exact cause for these effects is not clear.
What Drugs Should Not Be Taken With CBD?
What drugs should not be taken with CBD? There are a lot of studies about blood thinners mood helpers pain medications Coumadin is one – CBD could block the metabolism of these drugs, causing them to remain
Does CBD Make You Hungry?
Welcome back, this is John Malanca with United Patients Group. This next question: ‘Does CBD make you hungry?’ This is a great question – while it is true that THC, the psychoactive component of cannabis
Is CBD Oil Legal?
Welcome back. This is John Malanca with United Patients Group. This next question: ‘Is CBD oil legal?’ Great question. Yes, purchasing CBD oil is federally legal as long as it doesn’t contain more
Is CBD Oil Expensive?
Hi, John Malanca here with United Patients Group. Welcome back. This next question comes up quite a bit: ‘Is CBD oil expensive?’ Well, one reason CBD prices can be high is that it is increasingly expensive
Where can I purchase CBD oil?
Hi, John Malanca with United Patients Group – Welcome back. This next question is: ‘Where can I purchase CBD oil?’ Actually, nowadays you can find it anywhere in gas stations, grocery stores, dentists offices.
Is CBD oil covered by Medicare?
Welcome back. This is John Malanca with United Patients Group. This next question: ‘Is CBD Oil covered by Medicare?’ Since CBD Oil is not legal by federal laws, medical insurance programs
What Is CBD Used For?
What is CBD Used For? The list can go on and on and on – CBD can be used for pain, anxiety depression. IF you have ever had pain anxiety depression that you know how debilitating these conditions
Is Hemp Oil the Same as CBD Oil?
Welcome back. This is John Malanca with United Patients Group. This next question comes in quite a bit: ‘Is hemp oil the same as CBD oil?’ CBD oil is made from the leaves, flowers and stalks of the hemp plant
Is CBD Safe for the Elderly?
Hi, John Malanca here with United Patients Group. Welcome back. This next question: ‘Is CBD safe for the elderly?’ Actually, there are numerous CBD-based products that have become available on the market
Can you get addicted to CBD or Cannabis?
Can you get addicted to CBD or Cannabis? Did you know there’s higher rates of addiction to Alcohol, Tobacco, Caffeine, Sugar, Opioids, and overeating before you hit the Cannabis portion in this conversation.
Can you drink alcohol while taking CBD?
Can you drink alcohol while taking CBD? CBD and Cannabis does amplify the effects of alcohol but that’s not recommended. It may amplify each other’s effects in taking both together in high doses
Can you get high off of CBD?
Can you get high off of CBD? CBD is non-psychoactive. CBD can be extracted from the cannabis plant but it doesn’t have the same ability to create a high or a state of euphoria like marijuana cannabis pot or thc.
Will CBD Oil Show Up On A Drug Test?
Will CBD oil show up on a drug test? Many companies now are extracting all the THC out of their CBD products. The majority of the hemp CBD in the market legally has to be .3 THC or below.
Does CBD help with Anxiety?
Does CBD help with Anxiety? Anxiety, depression, PTSD, are high on the charts when it comes to patients asking about if cannabis and cbd will help with those ailments. Will cannabis and CBD
Is CBD Oil Safe?
Is CBD oil safe? There are no deaths, CBD is great for health, and CBD brings the body back to balance, Would I use cannabis versus a Pharmaceutical? In many cases I would for sleep, inflammation
Is CBD a Drug?
Is CBD a drug? Is CBD addictive? Is CBD habit forming? Is CBD a medical drug in what form? The term that the US Government has classified CBD under is a schedule 1 narcotic with no medical value.
Does CBD oil help the elderly?
Welcome back, this is John Malanca with United Patients Group. This next question is: ‘Does CBD oil help the elderly? Seniors are a growing population in the Cannabis sector and it can and has been proven
Does CBD do anything?
Does CBD do anything? It helps with insomnia, it is an anti-seizure, it is a neuroprotection. CBD does more than you can imagine. Among other things, it can help with insomnia, it can be used as an anti-seizure medication
What is the Best Natural Sleep Aid?
Hi, John Malanca here with United Patients Group. Sleep is so important. This next question is ‘What is the best natural sleep aid?’ Well, if you require a little extra help to get a good night’s sleep
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