There is an ever-growing trend in society when it comes to health and wellness, and that is the use of CBD oil. When first touted as a wellness supplement, many people were skeptical. Even though it has been available and legal in almost every single state, many do not know the many benefits that CBD oil can have on their mental and physical health. Here, we take a look at why you should be adding CBD oil to your wellness checklist, as well as five products that will get you the most bang for your buck when it comes to mental health, physical health–for you and even for your pets.
What is CBD Oil?
CBD oil, or Cannabidiol oil, is a type of oil derived from the hemp plant. There is still a societal stigma around hemp being synonymous with marijuana but in reality the two plants are different. Although they come from the same family of plants, hemp only contains 0.3% THC (the compound that gives you the “high”) while marijuana plants contain over 30% THC. Even if you wanted to get high from hemp, you couldn’t- no matter how much you ingested.
Research has shown that regular use of CBD oil has many health and wellness benefits for people of all ages and even their pets. According to a 2013 article published by the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, researchers found that, “CBD benefits including acting in some experimental models as an anti-inflammatory, anticonvulsant, antioxidant, antiemetic, anxiolytic and antipsychotic agent, and is therefore a potential medicine for the treatment of neuro-inflammation, epilepsy, oxidative injury, vomiting and nausea, anxiety and schizophrenia.” Some of the other ailments CBD oil can help relieve are:
- Muscle pain
- Restlessness
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Nausea
- PTSD
- Sleep Disorders
- and more.
With continued research and much more noticeable trending of increased overall wellness among users of CBD, there has been a significant increase in CBD oil products introduced to the market. These products target mental wellness, physical health, beauty, and even your pet’s overall wellness. Here are five products that you should definitely try if you are a first timer with CBD oil that will change your life:
In addition to CBD oil and CBD gummies, there are also CBD oil infused honey sticks, cake pops, and dabs. CBD honey sticks are perfect for when you need an extra boost of energy during training sessions or if you want a convenient way to add both your daily CBD and honey to your tea. They also come in several different flavors like blueberry, strawberry, green apple, watermelon, cherry, and more. Dabs are an easy way to add CBD to anything to get your daily CBD. It is raw, crystallized CBD oil that can be scooped and mixed into your food or drinks. They also come in a variety of concentrations from 250mg all the way to 10,000 mg.
CBD infused cake pops are a great treat if you don’t like the flavor of CBD oils or gummies, or for your next dinner party.
