CBD for Pain Relief

CBD and CBDa both interact with the endocannabinoid system to produce a few very positive results. Here are a few that we have learned so far.

• Pain Relief

  Cytokines are proteins that cause inflammation. CBD interacts with your endocannabinoid system to reduce pain by acting on receptors that block the production of these inflammation-inducing cytokines. This allows your body’s natural process of producing endocannabinoids (such as anandamide or 2-arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG)) to continue uninterrupted, all while reducing inflammation at the same time.

  CBD and CBDa have been documented to relieve many different types of pain, ranging from arthritis and soreness to nausea and vomiting. These compounds have also shown promise in alleviating pain associated with multiple sclerosis, such as chronic fatigue, spasticity, and pain. CBD has been used to help cancer patients manage their symptoms, and it has helped individuals with PTSD find relief mentally.

• Balance

  The endocannabinoid system is a network of receptors, proteins, and enzymes that work together to maintain homeostasis (in other words, balance) in your body. It also helps regulate certain processes such as appetite, sleep, and pain response. When you consume CBD, it interacts with these receptors in order to reduce inflammation and pain.

• Mood Booster

  In addition to reducing inflammation, CBD has been shown to interact with other neurotransmitters like serotonin or dopamine by stimulating the CB1 receptor sites on neurons located within the central nervous system (CNS). This can result in improvements in mood disorders such as anxiety or depression; however, more research is needed before we understand exactly how this happens at an atomic level.

  While boosting your mood might not seem like it relieves pain, a relaxed body does have physiological impacts (such as a reduced heart rate). Feeling good internally can help you feel good physically.