CBD Minute Archives - Page 9 of 12

15JulJuly 15, 2020

The Future of CBD

Although it’s difficult to predict exactly what CBD’s future will look like, there are some clues and trends occurring today in medicine, research and people’s changing perceptions of CBD that might shed some light on this issue. The good news is that research continues to examine multiple physical, emotional and neurodegenerative conditions that may be treated with CBD. With more evidence-based studies, the future of CBD is currently looking bright. Society’s perception is changing about CBD and for the better. There...

The Endocannabinoid System

What is it? Albert Einstein once said “If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough”. This statement holds particularly true when attempting to explain what the endocannabinoid system is and how it works. Although it is believed this system evolved millions of years ago, it wasn’t until the mid-1990s when Dr. Raphael Mechoulam, an Israeli scientist, discovered it. The word “endo” means internal and the cannabinoid system consists of cells, receptors and enzymes that are present throughout...

CBD and Aging

Throughout the centuries, people have used plants for their natural healing benefits and anti-aging properties. The hemp plant, which contains large amounts of CBD, is no exception. It has been valued for its ability to: reduce pain and inflammation protect nerve cells, organs and tissues boost biological systems These abilities may bring about greater health and wellness as people age. Aging is a complex process involving biology, emotional health and various environmental and social factors. It involves much more than diseases and...