Tag Archive for "anti-inflammatory"

CBD stops inflammation

Inflammation effects people who have diseases like lupus, colitis, arthritis, and even multiple sclerosis.  When using CBD oil to treat any inflammation, chronic or not, it activates the CB2 receptors found all over your body with no psychoactive effect. In a study done at Imperial College London, researchers found...

Alzheimer’s and CBD

Studies on the effects of Cannabidiol (CBD) and Alzheimer’s have shown promise in 2 separate areas. The first area has shown that CBD stops further neuro-inflammation in mice when given a daily dose of 10mg over 7 days.  This study was conducted in 2007. The second area which cannabinoids...

Cannabinoid Study Shows CBD can reduce Sciatica

Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of of multiple cannabinoids that are found in Cannabis.  Our bodies have a system within it called the Endocannabioid System (ECS).  The ECS has multiple receptors called CB1 and CB2.  Those receptors are found in all of our organs, except in the Thalamus and Brainstem...

Cannabidiol can help Crohn’s, IBS, UC

Cannabidiol (CBD) is known for its anti-inflammatory and for its non-psychoactive properties.  Research has shown that this compound interacts with extra-cannabinoid system receptor sites, like the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma (PPARG) also known as the glitazone receptor.  These receptors are found in adipose tissue, colon and macrophages.  PPARG regulates fatty acid storage...

Wyoming and CBD

Thanks to Wyoming HB32, which was passed in July 2015, Wyoming became the 16th state to legalize CBD.  Cannabidiol has shown to be effective in treating anxiety, sleeplessness, seizures, inflammation, and pain in humans and in our pets. Since hemp-derived CBD is only CBD, there is no “head-high” associated...