Cannabis has over 60 cannabinoid compounds, the two most powerful of which are THC and CBD. CBD, short for cannabidiol, is a compound in cannabis that offers some of the medical benefits of marijuana, but doesn’t cause a high.
CBD has been suggested as a treatment for several different conditions, from seizures to anxiety and even cancer. Studies are still being done on how effective CBD is, and why, but the results thus far are promising.
There may even be benefits of CBD for seniors. We’ll talk more about some of these benefits in the paragraphs below.
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1. Pain Relief
There are a lot of myths associated with CBD, and we encourage you to learn more about them. However, one thing most people seem to agree on is that CBD is a great way to manage pain.
There have been several studies done on CBD for pain and inflammation, and the results all seem to be similar. CBD somehow interacts with our pain receptors to dull the effects of pain.
We don’t know the specifics of these interactions, but evidence suggests some relationship between the two. The best part is that there aren’t very many nasty side effects. Again, we still can’t explain why, but let’s not question what works.
2. Improved Sleep
Sleep problems are a big problem for nearly every group in society, and seniors are no exception. It’s not hard to be why, either.
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Our twilight years bring on a whole new set of stresses and challenges. We find ourselves worrying about things that weren’t an issue before.
We wonder how long our spouses will be with us and if they’ll be okay should we go first. We fear the day will come when we can no longer stay at home.
We fear all the new medical issues that may occur do to our age, and that we won’t be able to fight them off.
All these issues cause us to lose sleep, and less sleep means poorer health, so our issues could get even worse. The good news is that CBD for seniors can help with sleep, which may keep them healthier for longer.
3. Bone Health
Bone health is a major issue for seniors. Aging can lead to osteoporosis, a condition in which old bone cells are dying faster than new ones can be created. This makes bones weaker and more prone to fracture.
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CBD might help bones stay stronger and repair themselves faster. CBD plays a role in cell repair, which can not only help heal fractures, but slow the process of Osteoporosis, so that our bones are more likely to endure accidents whatever accidents may occur.
The Benefits of CBD for Seniors
There are a lot of reasons to use CBD for seniors. We’ve mentioned a few of these reasons in the paragraphs above, but there are many more out there. We encourage you to do more research on your own if you’rre interested.
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