Studies and consumer testimonials say that CBD has therapeutic benefits for reducing anxiety and sleep disturbances. But it seems that the virtuous effects of this hemp plant extract do not stop there…
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CBD, a molecule extracted from hemp, must be distinguished from THC which has a psychoactive effect. CBD would be an ally for a better mental and physical balance. If it is attributed many benefits to calm anxiety states or to promote sports recovery, it turns out that CBD can also be used to improve our well-being during crucial or cyclical periods of our lives.
CBD would facilitate smoking cessation
No less than 750,000! This is the number of people in France who would quit smoking for at least a year according to the Toulouse University Hospital. However, many smokers reject the idea of quitting for fear of going through a few difficult months to get rid of the addiction.
A 2018 study in England highlighted a decrease in the “urges” caused by nicotine addiction. In a panel of 24 smokers, 50% of the volunteers took CBD while the other half received a placebo. Result: people who took the CBD treatment reduced the number of cigarettes smoked by about 40% during the observation period.
The anxiolytic properties also make it possible to reduce the state of stress and nervousness that quitting smoking can cause. This natural anti-anxiety activates serotonin receptors which act as a regulator of moods and emotions in the brain.
To reduce pain associated with endometriosis
Even if the symptoms are many and varied, endometriosis is always characterized by chronic inflammatory reactions. And to overcome the constraints and pain of this gynecological disease, many women turn to analgesics and anti-inflammatories.
Buy CBD is for many a natural alternative to relieve pelvic pain. During’investigation initiated by theAmerican Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists of 67 participants, 34 of them reported that CBD was very or moderately effective in relieving pain.
It is still difficult to prove the effectiveness of CBD against a disease still so little known as endometriosis. However, the first elements collected from women who use it suggest that they could have a positive effect.
Over the course of studies and surveys conducted around the world, it becomes possible to better understand the beneficial effects of CBD. Latest discovery to date: cannabidiol would help treat diseases such as psoriasis (a chronic inflammatory skin disease) by reducing skin itching and redness.
As a reminder: whether consumed in the form of oil, flower or infusion, CBD has no negative impact on health and does not create any form of addiction. The debate and the legislation vagueness around its marketing have fueled inaccuracies and confusion with recreational cannabis.
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