dimanche 28 avril 2019

CBD Anxiety Wellbeing Health Plan

By Betty West


When it comes to alternative and natural products, individuals need to be cautious as some are safer than others. For example, while a CBD anxiety wellbeing health plan can be a good option, there are other natural products which can cause more harm than good. As such, it is important to know whether any natural product, including CBD products have the potential to interact with OTC products or prescription medications.

CBD was originally discovered in 1940 in what is known as the hemp or cannabis plant. CBD is one of a number of cannabinoids found in the plant. In addition, the oil accounts for more than forty percent of the plant's extract. To date, studies have been completed on CBD in relation to anxiety, pain, movement disorders and epilepsy.

CBD oil can be ingested in different forms. These include vapor, smoke, drinks and edibles such as chocolate cover coffee beans, honey sticks, peanut better, cough drops and gummies. In addition, there are now CBD dog treats for treating dogs with anxiety or hyperactivity issues. Whereas, raw coffee beans can also be purchased with which to make CBD infused coffee.

There are basically two types of CBD oil, one which contains only CBD as the active ingredient with no THC or a full plant CBD dominant hemp extract, dried cannabis and capsules. While this is the case, there are only trace amounts of THC even in full plant hemp extract. Therefore, these products do not provoke the same high as marijuana or medical marijuana and associated products.

While the cannabidiol drug Epidiolex has been approved by the FDA in the United States for the treatment of epilepsy, there remains some confusion as to the legality of CBD in different states. In addition, there are side effects depending on the potency of the product and length of use. These side effects can include sleeping problems, weakness, malaise, fatigue, diarrhea and decreased appetite.

Currently, the United States FDA has labeled Epidiolex as a Schedule V drug. While non-Epidiolex CBD still remains a Schedule I drug prohibited for use in many areas. Regardless, stores across the United States are now selling CBD oil and products on the open market. Whereas, the United Nations has not scheduled CBD under any drug control treaties and World Health Organization officials have recommended that the drug remain unclassified or scheduled.

While there are few side effects compared to opioids and other narcotics, the potential of interactions with pharmaceuticals or over the counter drugs remain widely unknown. While this is the case, it is suspected that due to the potency of the extract, it could slow down the process of other medications. As far as dangerous interactions, at this point and time, none have been reported through research studies or use of CBD products.

As with THC and medical marijuana, the prescription forms of CBD are stronger than those currently being marketed in convenience store and head shops and are legally prescribed. One such drug, Nabiximols is one medication containing THC and CBD in equal proportions. A Canadian drug, it was approved in 2005 by Health Canada to treat pain in individuals with MS, then in 2007 for pain related to cancer. Since that time, CBD has been found to potentially kill cancer cells and calm symptoms of a number of other illnesses and conditions.




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