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According to their review, “CBD
decreases the production of inflammatory
cytokines, influences microglial cells
to return to a ramified state, preserves
cerebral circulation during ischemic
events, and reduces vascular changes
and neuroinflammation.”
Early models found that people with
multiple sclerosis have fewer relapses
when smoking cannabis. More recent
models lend support to that finding by
showing that stimulation of CB1 and
CB2 receptors are beneficial against the
inflammatory process.
In tests with CBD treatment in rats,
the antioxidant mechanism of CBD has
been shown to attenuate Parkinson’srelated
dystonia, but not tremor.
In patients who have experienced
strokes, CBD has potential as a
protectant against cerebrovascular
damage by decreasing blood pressure.
CBD has been shown to increase the
brain’s adenosine levels by reducing
adenosine reuptake, which is associated
with neuroprotection and decreased
inflammation after brain trauma.
RISKS
Although most people don’t have any
side effects when using CBD oil, it is
possible for some people to experience
depression, dizziness, hallucinations,
and low blood pressure.
A more likely risk is a bad interaction
between CBD oil and prescription
drugs you may take. If you take a
medication with a grapefruit warning,
you should consult with your doctor
before adding CBD oil to your regimen.
Drugs with grapefruit warnings include
antibiotics, antihistamines, anticancer
medications, antiepileptic drugs, blood
pressure medications, blood thinners,
cholesterol medications, corticosteroids,
erectile dysfunction medications, GI
medications, heart rhythm medications,
immunosuppressants, mood
medications, pain medications, and
prostate medications. If you can’t take
CBD oil orally due to taking one of
these medications, you should be able
to use CBD oil topically without any
negative side effects.
The reason CBD oil can potentially
have negative reactions with these
drugs is because CBD can inhibit
your body’s ability to metabolize your
other medications as quickly as it
normally would, leading to increased
levels of those medications in your
bloodstream over time.
You will also want to be aware
of potential contaminants in CBD
products. Because there is a lack of
regulation in CBD products, make
sure to read labels and product
reviews carefully. Choose products
that have been lab-tested to avoid
harmful contaminants.
HOW TO USE CBD OILS
If you have consulted your doctor
and think that CBD would be a
good fit for your situation, there
are a few different ways to use
CBD oil. You can vape high-CBD
cannabis oil, use it topically for
pain, or ingest it orally by eating it
in candy, taking it in a capsule or
putting the oil under your tongue.
To determine your ideal dose, start
small and work your way up until you
find what works best for you. Studies
have shown that too much or too little
seems to negate the positive effects,
and each person tends to have their
own ideal dosage. This can depend on
a person’s body weight, metabolism,
and body chemistry. It can take up to
90 minutes to feel the effects if you are
taking CBD orally, so be patient.
CBD has the potential to help treat a
wide variety of ailments. If you think
it may benefit you, check with your
doctor and give it a try. You may find
it can replace your other treatments
and improve your health with little to
no side effects.
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