Showing posts with label anxiety. Show all posts
Showing posts with label anxiety. Show all posts

Thursday, March 8, 2018

What CBD Isolate Is

For most users, you may wonder about some of the different ways to take CBD isolate. Well, it’s basically pure CBD, but there arne’t any THC or other compounds, or even the plant matter. This is directly taken from the hemp plant, and is good for those with a THC sensitivity, or those who would like to avoid the consumption of THC. This can help with anxiety, chronic pain, and insomnia, but the isolate form does get rid of the entourage effect, which can limit the uses of such. 

What it is 

This is basically a pure isolate directly from the plant called hemp, or the cannabis plant in those states which re legal. It has no THC, active compounds, or other cannabinoid,s or anything else that you may find in the plant itself. This is just CBD. 



It can sometimes look like a powder tha’ts very fine, or large crystals that are white. They don’t have taste or odor, along with other materials, and there are different batches of the isolate, and may sometimes have a cherry flavor depending on where you get it. 

When to use 

This is a compound that’s pretty great for many, since you can use it without getting high. It’s great for inflammation as well, and relieving stress, the CBD oil tha’ts broad spectru that also offers the same benefits, but this is more isolated, and only has CBD inside of it. 



The broad-spectrum products as well also have the other cannabinoids, but is not psychoactive since it doen’st contain THC in it. It’s versatile, simple to dose, and it can even be put into different foods and drinks and dissovles quite quickly. It also can be used to vaporize directly inside a rig for dabbing. You can also use the powdered form ins skincare items and other lotions and products. 

How the isolate Works 

This is basically an isolate that enters directly into the system, and it works the same way that other cannabis products do. The cannabinoid, when you consume it, is something that works directly with the endocannabinoid system, however, it doesn’t work directly with the receptors. Instead, it’s considered a negative allosteric modulator for the CB1 receptors, which basically inhibits this, and activates the 2-AG cannabinoid.  This is also something that increases anadamide within the body, and is the reason why CBD is great for making your mood better. It also is really good as well for improving the mood as well n the body and mind. 

This is definitely still technically considered a psychoactive, but it doesn’t create euphoria, but instead, it just helps you improve your mental clarity, and will make you feel even better as well. 



Health benefits 

The thing with CBD isolate, is that there are a lot of different benefits and uses for this, and it works well in a lot of studies that are used regularly. It’s a natural anti-inflammatory and also anti-anxiety compound tha’ts great for relieving symptoms of both of this. It can alsio help with the other health conditions that are there: 

  • Arthritis 

  • PTSD 

  • Mood issues 

  • Sleep issues 

  • Depression and anxiety 

  • Nerve and chronic pain 

  • Appetite problems 

  • Epilepsy 

There is now new research that also believes this is a vlaid treatment for a variety of issues, including MS, alxheimers, and parkinson’s too, but the research is still early on. Right now, this s a safe product, but if you do decide to use it, you must always make sure you only get it from reputable sellers as well too 


Thursday, April 13, 2017

Delta-8 Vs. CBD

Delta-8 and CBD are both considered cannabinoids within the plant that has cannabis within it, and they actually have very similar chemical formulas. The primary difference though, is the structure of the molecules, with delta-8 being a lot more similar to delta-9, which is the THC that weed is made up of. This is considered mildly intoxicating, and also mildly psychoactive, but the CBD that is compared to this is not psychoactive. 

What Delata-8 Is 

This is basically an isomer of the delta-9 THC that’s there and is considered psychoactive. They have the same formula empirically, but the way the atoms get arranged difference. This is considered a tricyclic terpenoid, and it’s something that occurs in a lot of small amounts within the cannabis plants that are out there. Most of the products that are out there actually come from hemp-derived types of CBD, and it’s considered a type of gray area in terms of regulation. there are some states have this legal, and other states that don’t.


 

This is usually synthesized when being made for consumption through the use of industrial chemicals. The conversion of this uses a solvent tha’ts organic, such as toluene, and from there, it’s the catalyze for this. This then refluxes, and then condenses the vapors so that it totally condenses to the system that this originates from.  It’s done in a manner tha’ts nice and controlled so you’re not burning the plant matter or the solvent. 



This is a very aggressive process though, and it does have a lot of byproducts, which is why many of them are not considered “pure” products in most cases. How this works is simple. it’s basically an agonist that works partially with the receptors within the body, so it’s a good anti-inflammatory, and it definitely can offer you euphoria, along with good feeling, but when compared to delta-9 it’s not as sedative, and it seems to be a little less psychoactive. 

However, people like to use delta-8 as the effects aren’t as strong. They can help with the following: 

  • Pain tha’ts chronic 

  • Depression 

  • Anxiety 

  • Spasms 

  • Nausea 

  • Vomiting 

There are a few negative side effects that Delta-8 THC has, similar to delta-9. However, since it’s in a lot of small dosages, we don’t know a ton about it, and right now, since it is considered a semi-legal item, it’s not as properly regulated, and we right now don’t have the information on the effects of consumption for the long-term may have on this. 

What about CBD 

This is a cannabinoid that’s abundant in a lot of plants. Most of the time, you either get them as isolates, broad-spectrum which pretty much has no THC, and then full spectrum, which has a little bit of THC, along with the terpenes, and some of the flavonoids. 



There are different ratios and whatnot, and while THC is not federally regulated, CBD that’s availible with trace amounts is. It is also of note that you can get CBD directly from the cannabis plant, and tha’ts actually not totally legal. This works similar to the other products, but it’s more of a modulator for the CB1 receptors, and it reduces THC within this. 

Both of these are good products, and they can help with various benefits that are already there. for a lot of people who are struggling to figure out what they need, then they can try both of these, see which one is right for them, and from there, decide how they want to utilize the cannabis that they feel like consuming as well too.


Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Cannabis and Nausea

Nausea is something that can happen for a lot of reasons. Whether it’s morning sickness because of pregnancy, stomach anxiety, or even cancer treatments, nausea is all the same. It’s that feeling that you’re feeling awful, and your stomach wants to blow chunks. Cannabis-based medications actually help with this.  You may wonder if smoking some weed can help make nausea better. Here’s what you should know. 

Why nausea happens 

Nausea happens for a variety of reasons. Think of our body as an aggregation of cells, with different reactions made for the purpose of keeping all of us safe. You feel this hen you sneeze to get rid of something foreign. Nausea works the same way. It’s a way to get rid of something that your body doesn’t want anywhere near it. Nausea can happen randomly, but it can happen dur to several types of triggers. Your brain may have a symptom that can affect the GI tract, and that's what causes the gastric conditions that can create nausea in the body. 



Can weed Cause Nausea? 

Yes it can. While rare, it can cause nausea in some cases. This is ultimately dependent upon what you take, and how much you take. Greening out is an example of too much cannabis, where you have vomiting, nausea, anxiety, and panic attacks. It can be discomforting, but it’s not like an overdose. 

When you take THC in through inhalation, it binds to the CB1 receptors, which can cause dopamine to rush, and then, you get the high, but if you overstimulate, this is what causes vomiting.



 There is also the rare condition of cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, which is a rare one that happens and you basically get sick after having cannabis, and it can happen for weeks, leading to eventual hospitalization in a few cases. This can be a bit dicey, but it may happen as well if you have morning sickness. Some people may use compulsive bathing if they have serious symptoms. CHS is usually due to the improper regulation of your CB1 receptors, and too much cannabis, or a mutation in some of the receptor sites, which can impact the signal of dopamine. 

Does it Prevent Nausea 

While greening out and other conditions may be scary, the truth is, cannabis is great for nausea. The FDA even approved a drug called dronabinol, along with nabilone, which are basically two manmade versions of THC, and they’re used for those who have chemotherapy to treat the vomiting that goes with this. 

This can be because of the activation of the receptors. 

There are also some early research studies that are showing promise in the realm of cannabis research with nausea. 

There are also some factors that may be causative with this too, including the ay a person’s ECS works, and also the ay that it fights the morning sickness. Your endocannabinoid system can also target this, but if you also have terpenes that help to target this, it can help. 



CBD is also really good for preventing nausea, since it does inhibit your FAAF, which is responsible for breaking down the 2-AG, which can help with nausea. 

More people are actually using this to help with nausea, since it does activate the serotonin receptors. 

Overall, we know only a little bit about the way cannabis can work to prevent nausea, and there is still a lot that we don’t know, but hopefully, with more and more studies, e can see the potential of cannabis being used as a means of treatment for nausea, and helping those who suffer from this condition as well.