CBD Basics

CBD Basics

Can CBD Help Treat Parkinson’s Disease?

Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative neurological disease that primarily impacts movement. Parkinson’s symptoms include tremors, muscle rigidity, slowing of movement, impaired balance, changes to speech patterns, and other effects. It can be a challenging condition to live with and typically worsens over time. While there is no cure for Parkinson’s, finding effective ways to manage […]Read More

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Could CBD Help Manage Symptoms of Kidney Failure?

What Causes Kidney Failure? Several health conditions can lead to chronic kidney disease and, eventually, failure. These conditions damage the kidneys, reducing their ability to filter the body’s waste. When the organs don’t function correctly, waste and toxins accumulate in the body.  Diabetes causes kidney failure more often than any other condition, but other types […]Read More

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CBD May Reduce Stomach Pain and Inflammation

How Is CBD Different from Other Stomach Pain Conditions?  You may remember having stomachaches as a child. These pains can be caused by indigestion, a virus, or even stress. Inflammatory bowel disease, in contrast, is a condition that causes digestive distress, immune system attacks on the lining of the small intestine or colon, and chronic […]Read More

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What You Should Know About CBD and High Blood Pressure

Understanding Hypertension Hypertension is typically classified as either primary or secondary. If you’re wondering what causes high blood pressure, it depends on the classification. Primary HBP tends to arise due to non-specific lifestyle and genetic factors, while secondary HBP is attributed to actual causes such as chronic kidney disease or other endocrine problems. Blood pressure […]Read More

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CBD for Arthritis Pain in the Ankles

Arthritis can come in many forms and affect many joints, but the ankle joint is a prime target for conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. RA, specifically, involves swelling in the synovial lining of the joints caused by an attack on the lining from the patient’s own immune system. CBD may help decrease inflammation and stiffness in […]Read More

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How CBD Oil for Bacterial Infections Can Help

What Is Bacteria? Bacteria are single-celled organisms that live in and on all life forms in every environment and climate on the planet. They are also found in the air, in soil and in water. For humans, these microorganisms are largely either helpful or neutral. Gut health, for instance, depends on good bacteria and probiotics […]Read More

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Using CBD in the Treatment of Symptoms of Meningitis

Meningitis is the term used to describe the inflammation of the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord and the meninges, or the membranes, that exist in this fluid. What causes meningitis varies from patient to patient, but the disease is usually the result of an infection. Meningitis typically falls under one of two categories: […]Read More

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CBD for Cushing’s Disease or Cushing’s Syndrome

What Causes Cushing’s Syndrome?  Cushing’s Syndrome is a result of your body’s exposure to high concentrations of cortisol. Often this high concentration occurs due to one of several underlying issues: •         Adrenal gland disease  •         Adrenocorticotropic hormone-secreting tumor  •         Family history of Cushing’s […]Read More

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CBD Can Be Used for Several Types of Foot Pain

What Causes Different Types of Foot Pain? Human feet are incredibly intricate: Each foot contains 26 bones that are connected by a web of muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Due to the number of components in the foot and the fact that a person uses his feet to bear the weight of his entire body, feet […]Read More