If you look at history, you will realize that the world has always been chaotic. Pandemics have brought havoc on the world before, a margin of children have ever suffered poverty, and sadly, injustices seem to be a repeated cycle. The issue isn’t the newness of this chaos, but we have access to every corner of the world every second of the day. Being hit with one bad news after another isn’t doing us good.
As a result, we have become an anxious generation, and we need a potent tool to help us feel better, both mentally and physically. Thankfully, there is a trending health tool used by many to treat several conditions — hemp. This natural compound can help you function optimally whether you wish to ease your incessant mind or you want to feel better physically.
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What is hemp, and how is it different from CBD?
Hemp and Cannabinol (CBD) are both derived from the same plant species. The difference lies in where the compounds are found on the plant. Hemp is extracted from the seed of the cannabis Sativa plant. The seeds are cold-pressed, and that is how hemp seed oil is produced.
On the other hand, CBD oil is derived from the stems, flowers, and leaves of the cannabis plant.
Both hemp and CBD are favored because of their low THC percentage. The latter causes psychoactive effects, but in these two compounds, the risk of getting high is non-existent when THC is lower than 0.3 percent.
Another difference between hemp and CBD is the chemicals hemp oil contains. A hemp seed oil bottle will have over 140 cannabinoids, including THC, CBG, and CBD. This concoction of chemicals is what experts refer to as “the entourage effect” because together, they help maximize this natural compound’s effect on us.
Hemp-based products can be found in many forms. You can buy weed gummies or the standard hemp seed oil; there are bath bombs, seeds, protein powder, and more. The variety of products helps you use hemp the way you want to, and the following are just five ways that hemp helps you both mentally and physically.
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Introduce peacefulness in your life
Pandemic or not, life will always present us with chaos. It is how you deal with it that is important, and with hemp, you can navigate through life more peacefully. Thanks to its entourage, hemp contains the right compounds, specifically CBD, to infuse us with a sense of calm without causing harmful side effects. Although the data on cannabis is limited, researchers have observed how CBD can trigger the release of more serotonin in the body. The latter is an essential chemical that gives us that sense of well-being we need.
Alleviate pain and feel more at ease
Pain can cause bad moods, lethargy and inhibit us from doing things we enjoy, such as workout. Hemp-based products can help ease pain, reduce chronic inflammation, and promote better recovery. The best way to do this is to massage your muscles with a CBD hemp balm after an intense workout or before you go to sleep.
The CBD compound found in hemp has proven to be a powerful health tool for chronic pain and inflammation. CBD’s anti-inflammatory properties can work on the chronically inflamed area to stop inflammation. Moreover, through its interaction with the endocannabinoid system’s (ECS) receptors, CBD can signal to them to stimulate the cells and promote pain-relieving effects.
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Promote better, brighter skin
Loaded with CBD compounds, hemp products have the anti-inflammatory properties required to reduce chronic inflammation on the skin, which causes acne issues. Even better, cannabinoids can regulate oil production on the skin to reduce the risk of acne. Besides CBD, hemp also contains CBN and terpenes, all of which are loaded with antioxidant properties.
The latter is crucial to neutralize the free radicals which have entered our body through pollution, smoking, and junk food. Besides neutralization, antioxidants can help give you a brighter skin complexion. Hemp oil massaged on the skin is also a great way of minimizing those unsightly patches of dry skin.
Boost your gut health
Hemp oil can even be beneficial when it comes to one of the most delicate areas of your body — your stomach. Researchers have observed hemp oil’s potential to reduce inflammatory conditions after conducting a study on mice which suffer from chronic bowel conditions. These include uncomfortable and unrelenting conditions such as cramping, nausea, and diarrhea.
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Sleep soundly and effortlessly
Stress, anxiety, and depression can all cause insomnia, causing more of these debilitating mental conditions. Restful sleep is critical to our well-being, and with hemp products, you can nudge yourself into a good night’s sleep. Since hemp does promote a sense of well-being, it will be easier to fall asleep when your mind is not incessantly worrying.
Moreover, with hemp alleviating pain, it is easier to fall asleep. Studies have also shown that CBD can be a temporary solution to solving insomnia. It does so by cutting out REM sleep — the deepest part of the sleep cycle where we process memory and dreams. REM sleep is essential in the long run, but it can be a temporary solution if nightmares inhibit you from sleeping well.
If you decide to try hemp, remember to start with a small dose and increase if necessary. Moreover, invest your money wisely. Hemp products aren’t cheap, and the ones that are will often be a low-quality kind that may cause more harm than good.
Accordingly, make sure you buy your products from a reputable brand that is transparent about how and where its products are made. High-quality hemp products will be presented on a professional website where recent lab results are printed for anyone to see.
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