There is one hot topic in the medical scenario right now – medical cannabis. With the demands to legalize it for medicinal and recreational purposes and its actual legalization in many countries, there has been much interest in the research about the medicinal and healing properties of cannabis. There also has been much interest regarding the benefit of CBD Oil for Women and their health, which we will be dealing with in this article.
Is CBD a way to natural healing and well-being? Read on to know more.
What Is CBD?
Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the main compounds present in cannabis plants. Industries extract and isolate CBD from the other components. People who use CBD for medicines consume it in a number of methods like vaping, phyto extractions, CBD-infused skin products, capsules, etc. There has been much controversy regarding the good and bad effects of cannabis and CBD on health, thus there is a dilemma of whether to legalize it or not. Most of the states in the United States have legalized cannabis for medicinal use.
1. Nutrient Deficiency
It is a known fact these days women are not giving themselves the necessary amount of nutrients to their bodies, thus causing a condition called a nutrient deficiency. This means that the essential things required by the body for proper functioning like vitamin B, vitamin C, etc., which have important properties like anti-oxidant properties are not available for the
body.
An increasing body of research suggests that CBD supplements may perform better than most vitamin supplements, for example, vitamin C in antioxidant properties. Does it mean that CBD has the potential to replace vitamin supplements? Possibly. More research into this is necessary to confirm or reject this claim.
2. Cancer
There is much evidence to show that CBD helps in the treatment and prevention of cancer. It also helps as an anti-cancer agent in cases like breast cancer, which is one of the leading causes of death in women. CBD inhibits the growth of tumor cells, thus preventing the condition from spreading. CBD is also effective in treating various types of cancer like skin cancer, bone cancer, pancreatic cancer, lymphoma, and so on. There are no probable side effects in consuming CBD for cancer as CBD is more specific to cancer cells than normal cells.
3. Protection and Healing of the Skin
The skin has a higher concentration of cannabinoid receptors, which makes CBD more effective when topically applied as lotions, serum oil, etc. The antioxidant present in CBD help in repairing skin damage because of exposure to UV rays and pollutants. When people suffering from skin conditions like acne, psoriasis, etc use CBD-infused products topically, there are significant improvements in their conditions.
4. Anxiety and Stress
With the advancing society, women are taking on multiple roles. They have to balance both professional and domestic life, which comes with their own pressure. This puts a lot of stress on women which may also result in anxiety. Stress and anxiety are the root causes of many health problems like diabetes, obesity, and also psychological disorders.
Studies have shown that CBD can be a potential treatment for anxiety disorders, though there is a need for a strong need for research-based clinical evidence to support this claim.
5. Treatment of Chronic Pain and Menstrual Cramps
CBD Oil, because of its anti-inflammatory properties, helps to reduce and prevent musculoskeletal problems like arthritis. It works similarly to steroids for women when it comes to reducing inflammation. The same mechanism is involved while helping soothe
menstrual cramps, which are in fact a regular problem for women. There is another perk of using CBD oil of menstrual cramps – reducing headaches, nausea, and other similar symptoms.
6. Migraines
Just like anxiety, migraines are caused due to an imbalance in hormones when it comes to women. Studies have shown that after puberty, women are more prone to get a migraine than men. Research, though limited, has shown that CBD may help relieve chronic and/or acute pain from a migraine.
7. Safer with medications
Studies have shown that on average, women consume more medications than men in a year. So, though cannabis has some effects on certain medications, it is safer than alcohol, with lesser interactions with other drugs. What’s more, cannabis can actually improve the effects of certain medications like anti-seizure drugs, so that the dosage can actually be reduced without reducing the effects. CBD oil can be easily obtained at marijuana dispensaries near you or online.
So, these were some of the benefits of CBD Oil for women’s health. One fact that is quite evident from these points is that there is a strong need for more and more research regarding the benefits of CBD Oil for women so that we could make their lives much easier and less painful.
Author Bio –
Kathy has been closely studying the cannabis industry trends from quite some time. Intrigued by the booming growth of this sector, she takes interest in penning down her views providing quality insight on current marijuana trends, particularly medical cannabis.
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