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It appears that many people with chronic pain issues
look for natural applications before reaching for their
prescriptions. The side effects of prescription pain
medications can be habit-forming and actually have
more side effects than the ailment!
The Science The jury is still out on whether or not there is any
Cannabidiol (CBD) is present in both benefit to using CBD oil. More research is needed to
marijuana and hemp plants. The difference is CBD verify the pain-relieving benefits of CBD oil and other
doesn’t cause the “high” feeling often associated with products.
cannabis. That feeling is caused Try It … It might work!
by tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a different type of It works for many and you might be the right candidate
cannabinoid. for using CBD oil or cream for pain. But you should
know while many absolutely swear by it, many creams
THE TERMINOLOGY AND WHAT IT MEANS and oils have little or no effect on most. Why? It could
be the amount of CBD used in the product. When
You’ll see the following terms mentioned in the looking at CBD creams for pain, look at the actual
products below. Here’s what they mean: amount of Cannabidiol used.
• CBD isolate: pure CBD, with no other • The higher milligrams used of CBD the better
cannabinoids or THC results. Take a look at the ingredients of these
• Broad-spectrum CBD: contains most creams and see what you are paying for. If CBD oil
cannabinoids, but it generally doesn’t include THC is among the first ingredients listed, this might be a
• Full-spectrum CBD: contains all of the plant’s better product to try.
cannabinoids, including THC Word of mouth is also a good indicator - if you
• have an friend or co-worker who has used a CBD
product and has had good results, see if you can
Some people with chronic pain use topical CBD • order a sample size from the company. You could
products, in particular CBD oil, to manage their be a receptive candidate.
symptoms. CBD oil may reduce: Buyer Beware! Many companies that sell CBD
products are not regulated by the Food and Drug
• pain Administration (FDA) and you could be ordering
• inflammation something that promises pain relief and end up
• overall discomfort related to a variety of health with nothing.
Price. Shop around and compare prices. Some of
conditions these products can sell for anywhere from $60 to
$125 for an 8 ounce jar.
CBD can offer an alternative for people who have •
chronic pain and rely on medications, such as opioids,
that can be habit-forming and cause more side effects.
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