“Ultimately there is a role for CBD in a variety of conditions. It decreases #anxiety, is anti-inflammatory, and can help with #sleep. It does also have some positive impact on pain. Some of it may be for the reasons I listed above. It doesn’t have the psychotropic effects of THC, and it is legal (for now). The tricky part is that we don’t have robust studies fully clarifying dose, interactions, and contraindications. I do have patients who anecdotally find that it is helpful when used topically for arthritis and orally (spray) for pain. I think often it is beneficial because it helps with sleep and anxiety, which both can be an issue with both acute and chronic pain. I have other patients who have no response.” —Carrie Diulus, M.D.
“I have been using CBD on various patients at my functional medicine center for some time now, and we are loving the clinical results! I use it to support healthy balanced #inflammation levels in people with autoimmunity, pain, and anxiety. For some, CBD has truly been the missing link in their #health puzzle. It’s one of the few things that I, too, take every day.” —William Cole, D.C.
The existing information is super promising for various conditions ranging from insomnia to epilepsy to chronic pain. Not to mention, top integrative and functional medicine experts are getting behind this amazing natural chemical. Here’s what excites the pros most about CBD, plus, how they’re using it on themselves and their patients:
It’s important to know that CBD does not have any of the psychoactive effects associated with THC, which is found in high quantities in marijuana. Instead, CBD contains many of the healing properties—without “the high.” CBD is generally considered safe and is legal in most states. That being said, it’s always important to talk to your doctor about trying a new supplement and a lot more research is needed on the long-term use of CBD.
CBD oil is gaining major traction in the #wellness world, as people praise its ability to transform a person’s sleep and temper anxiety. There are even hemp-infused topical products popping up on the market. But despite its growing popularity, there is still a lot of misinformation and even stigma associated with CBD. Will it get you high? Is it safe? Is it even legal?
