Even if you have no interest in marijuana, it doesn’t hurt to take a look at CBD and its beneficial effects towards your body. CBD, or cannabidiol, is an active ingredient in cannabis derived from hemp that affects the body’s endocannabinoid system whose sole purpose is to maintain equilibrium in the body. It also plays a role in pain sensation and stress response. There are many ways to use CBD – oil, candy, drinks, cosmetics, you can smoke it if you want, and there are even products infused with CBD for your pets. If you’re looking into trying CBD, here are 5 reasons why you should!
You might be hesitant to try CBD because you hear that it’s derived from cannabis, which is known to give you a high sensation. However, CBD is just one of 85+ cannabinoids found in cannabis. It does not possess the same psychoactive properties as that of THC, the cannabinoid that you’ve most likely heard about that does in fact get you stoned. CBD derived from hemp contains less than 3% of THC, so you can take it safely without worrying about getting high.
Taking CBD is great if you suffer from severe anxiety, stress, or insomnia. It’s been proven to relax you greatly and relieve any symptoms that risk your overall health. Studies show that it even has the ability to stop seizures, shrink tumors, reduce inflammation, get rid of nausea, etc. It has tremendous health benefits, and since our bodies naturally produce it already, the increased amount gives your body the tools to clean, improve, rejuvenate, and strengthen your overall health. With so many options of CBD products to choose from teas to oils to snacks to bath bombs, you’ll be sure to find the right kind of CBD infused product for you.
Hemp-derived CBD is legal in all 50 states, so you don’t have to worry about breaking the law. Hemp is a strain of the Cannabis sativa plant species that is grown specifically for the industrial uses of its derived products. Under the 2018 Farm Bill, hemp is a fully legal agricultural commodity that is entirely separate from marijuana, as it contains only small amounts of THC that aren’t enough to get you high. Keep in mind, only hemp-derived CBD is federally legal. CBD derived from a marijuana plant that has high levels of THC is only legal if your state has legalized marijuana.
You don’t even have to leave the comfort of your own home to be able to try CBD. You can purchase CBD products online, and they’ll be delivered right to your door. Again, you can only legally purchase hemp-derived CBD online. As long as the product has been extracted from hemp, you should have no problem ordering some CBD goodies from your computer. You don’t even need a doctor or medical card in order to purchase.
There’s no need to be scared of potentially overdosing if you decide you want to try CBD. It’s completely non-toxic and there have been no reports of any fatal overdose levels. It’s very safe to use, and once again, you will not feel high on it because there is a very, very little amount of THC. There are possible side effects such as dry mouth and dizziness, but nothing too extreme that will get you feeling horrible. Numerous studies have been made to survey the effects of using CBD, even testing a dose of up to 1,500 mg/day, and it’s been concluded that CBD is a safe and powerful medicine that can be used to treat many health issues.
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