Searching for CBD? Here’s all you need to know to make the right choice for your body.
We live in a world where we are always on and expected to be at the top of our game. Our current lifestyle in the concrete jungle we inhabit forces us into a state of constant alert and anxiety which, quite frankly, is exhausting!
This is especially true with today’s heightened fears and anxiety pertaining to our safety. Not only are our minds ravaged on a daily basis, but so are our bodies. When we experience constant fear and worry, this does a number on our body. Whether you’re a fitness junkie or a desk jockey, we’re all dealing with some form of pain, imbalance, and need for support. I feel this is why the CBD industry has reached the success that it has in such a short period.
Here’s the deal: just about everyone can benefit from supplementing with CBD in some capacity. There are oodles of different options available, and no one company is alike. So, understanding HOW to choose the right product for you, what to look for, what to avoid, and truly understanding how it all works, is pivotal if you want to experience the many benefits that CBD products can provide. Heads up though… there’s a lot of misinformation and confusing terms out there.
In today’s post, I hope to clarify some things and make choose the right CBD for you, a simple and easy process! I’ve wrangled up as much information as possible to provide you with the go-to source for all of your CBD education. OK, let’s get started!
Cannabis Medicine: The Basics
Right off the bat, I want to state that CBD is not going to cure you of all your problems BUT it will make them more manageable.
Let’s first focus on how CBD interacts with the body and (the cool part!) why the body is able to work the miracles it does with the help of CBD. When learning about CBD, a phrase you’re bound to hear A LOT is: the body has an Endogenous Cannabinoid System (ECS for short) that allows it to process cannabinoids efficiently.
The ECS is composed of CB1 and CBD2 receptors, located throughout the central and peripheral nervous system that work with cannabinoids. Cannabinoids are chemical compounds found in plants (AKA phytocannabinoids) and in the body (AKA endocannabinoids). Phytocannabinoids include compounds like CBD and THC, and are derived from the cannabis plant.
I like to think of phytocannabinoids as being similar to the naturally occurring vitamins and minerals you’d find in a freshly picked apple, for example. Much like vitamins and minerals, cannabinoids come in over 100 different shapes and sizes, such as CBG, CBC, and CBN… the list goes on.
