Are Cannabinoids (CBD) the Future of UK Medicine?

A new future is being defined for cannabinoid-based therapy as more intense research now focus on cannabinoids. Each scientific study on the role of cannabinoids helps us understand a little more about their various therapeutic benefits until perhaps the full potential of cannabinoids are discovered and revealed. The more we learn about the cannabis plant, the more we discover what an amazing plant it really is. After many years, the scientific world is just starting to listen to the many secrets this plant has been dying to tell them! Cannabinoids are of tremendous importance because they appear to mimic the endocannabinoids produced by the human and animal body (endogenous cannabinoids) which are essential to maintaining health. By tapping into this ocean of knowledge and harnessing the power of cannabinoids, medicine can literally be revolutionized!

With all the health benefits that CBD has been shown to have, you could actually be walking on your road to freedom if you choose to opt for this type of therapy. The use of CBD is still controversial simply because science has not fully discovered the potentials of this plant. Despite all the misconceptions, CBD will surely become the future of medicine. There are myriad of proves and evidence of the therapeutic benefits of CBD has to offer both human and animals.  CBD heals, revitalizes, gives joy and happiness, CBD is key to great health! Why not try CBD today?

THE THERAPEUTIC VALUE OF CBD

• Anxiety Disorders: 

  Anxiety disorders can take many forms in human, ranging from social anxiety to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Pet animals who suffer from of anxiety live severely impaired lives, which could also affect the pet owner’s emotion. Also, CBD has a profound effect in restoring normalcy to the lives of people who suffer from anxiety. Research has shown that the compound, cannabidiol, is responsible for the anxiolytic effects of cannabis. In numerous scientific studies, it has been found and reported that CBD decreases anxious feelings in household pets. It has also been found from intense research, that CBD is a promising treatment for numerous forms of anxiety, including obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, PTSD, and social anxiety disorder. There are also many anecdotal reports besides these studies that support the benefits of CBD for treating human anxiety.

• Depression:

  This is a common mental disorder that affect animals and people of all ages, race, and sex, with more than 300 million people suffering from this mental condition worldwide. Depression can cause major changes to mood, thoughts, and behavior. Many studies have supported the growing evidence that CBD can help treat depression in both human and animals. These studies have found that CBD exerts its antidepressant effect by acting on serotonin pathways in the brain. CBD could be especially beneficial for reducing anhedonia, a symptom of depression that makes people unable to feel joy and happiness. Studies have found that a reduction in the cannabinoids produced by the endocannabinoid system may be involved in depression. CBD can however reverse the symptoms of depression and improve mood by activating the endocannabinoid system which will consequently increase the levels of naturally-occurring cannabinoids, such as anandamide.

• Nausea:

  Nausea is an uncomfortable sensation and is usually a side effect of many drugs including chemotherapy, or it could be due to other factors such as exposure to bacteria and viruses and is a common sensation in early pregnancy in both human and animals. Although the study of the effect of CBD against nausea is relatively more recent, it has shown a lot of promise as an antinauseant. CBD may prove to be particularly helpful in treating nausea in patients and pets who are not getting relief from the commonly prescribed anti-nausea medications.

• Epilepsy:

  One of the well-known effects of CBD is its effect on certain forms of epilepsy, including Dravet syndrome. Research with human models has shown that CBD has pronounced anticonvulsant effects in humans and is, therefore, a great candidate for the management of epilepsy.

• Diabetes:

  Diabetes is a chronic human disease that can with time cause severe complications such as cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, stroke, and damage to the eyes. As this disease progresses, there tends to be inflammation which progressively gets worse, causing chronic pain which is often times discomforting. As strongly believed by researchers, CBD may offer protection against complications in diabetes such as diabetic neuropathy by boosting the immune systems and decreasing inflammation.

• Cancer:

  It is of great interest to know that not only can cannabis reduce nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy used in cancer treatment, cannabinoids such as CBD may actually fight cancer itself. Current research strongly suggests that different cannabinoids including CBD and terpenes, can prevent the metastasis of cancer cells and trigger cell death in these cancerous cells. Cancer cells need the nutrients that the blood supply to be able to grow. CBD has been found to slow the formation of new blood vessels in tumors, and may therefore also slow the growth of tumors in human and animals. Overall, the research available on CBD and cancer are not extensive enough, but early results are promising.

The therapeutic benefits of CBD for other medical conditions such as Lupus, Motor disorders, Nicotine addiction, Parkinson disease, Osteoporosis, and various pediatric conditions have been shown.