Are you looking to use CBD to help treat your chronic pain? You will find that there is a unique benefit to it. It will help with other things that you deal with as well.
Cannabidiol comes from hemp plants. It treats many different ailments. Hence, you can get help with your pain while alleviating other issues at the same time.
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Alzheimer's Disease
A study published in the National Library of Medicine explains a link between CBD and help for Alzheimer's disease. The decline in cognitive ability and physical function associated with Alzheimer's disease is caused partly by neuroinflammation. The use of CBD in mice prevented social recognition deficit, which includes the symptoms of lack of facial recognition and social withdrawal.
A study review in Frontiers in Pharmacology points to multiple trials with mice and rats where CBD showed positive effects on the brain receptors responsible for memory processing. These studies have shown that CBD helps maintain homeostasis and reduce inflammation in the brains of mice and rats. Because of this, scientists are optimistic that the human brain will react in the same way, alleviating many symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.
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Parkinson's Disease
In 2014, researchers studied the effects of CBD on REM (rapid eye movement) sleep behavior disorder (RBD) in patients with Parkinson's disease. RBD is known to cause the loss of muscle strength and dynamic dysfunctional behaviors during nightmares. Four patients treated with CBD quickly showed a reduction in the frequency of RBD symptoms. The patients did not report any adverse side effects from the use of CBD.
Another study evaluated the use of CBD in patients with Parkinson's disease and either dementia or psychiatric conditions. Participants in this study were divided into three groups. One group received high-dose CBD treatment, another received low-dose CBD treatment, and the third group received a placebo. The high-dose group had significant improvement in quality of life measures compared to the placebo group.
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Multiple Sclerosis
In some countries, the medication Nabiximols (Sativex) is an add-on therapy for patients with moderate to severe multiple sclerosis spasticity (MSS) that is resistant to other medications. It is a cannabinoid-based oromucosal spray. This drug is currently awaiting FDA approval in the United States as a treatment for cancer pain.
In an observational study, 75% of patients showed a decrease in MSS symptoms after one month of using Nabiximols. After three months of use, 55% of patients were still using Nabiximols. Their MSS symptom scores had decreased by 25%.
In this article, we went over three conditions that CBD can help with its neuroprotective properties. First, we looked at Alzheimer's disease. Secondly, we went over Parkinson's disease. Lastly, we covered multiple sclerosis.
Promising studies and reviews show how CBD affects brain homeostasis and functioning. In human trials, many patients report a decrease in symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis. Scientists plan to continue exploring these positive results, looking for benefits for other symptoms and illnesses.
