We are in this together. CBD oil is taking the world by storm and yet many physicians still believe in Big Pharma. We must learn all we can and stand up for our rights to do what works best for us individually. Unfortunately when anything starts trending, companies come out of the woodwork only caring about the money. If you already use CBD oil...GOOD.
If you want to use what I use, contact me.
What is Full Spectrum? There are various types of CBD, but since I think Full Spectrum is the best, that is what I will share with you. Full spectrum means (as copied from the internet)...
Full spectrum CBD or hemp oil generally refers to products that not only contain CBD but contain the other plant molecules as well. This version of CBD oil is minimally refined, leaving most of the cannabinoids and terpenes intact and in the oil.
Believe it or not, CBD (cannabidiol) is just one of 100+ cannabinoids that have been identified in the Cannabis sativa L plant. Full-spectrum CBD oil includes most of these cannabinoids, while CBD isolate oil contains only the isolated CBD compound.
Depending on what exactly you are trying to achieve, full-spectrum CBD oils can work better than CBD isolate. In fact, research has shown that cannabinoids working together are more effective than cannabinoids working by themselves. This phenomenon is known as the entourage effect (more on that later).
In addition to a full inclusion of cannabinoids, full-spectrum CBD oil contains an assortment of other beneficial plant-based ingredients. These ingredients may include:
- Essential vitamins and minerals
- Beneficial fatty acids (i.e. Omega-3 and Omega-6)
- Plant-based protein and fiber
- Chlorophyll
- Terpenes
- Flavonoids
In language more understandable - Full Spectrum CBD contains everything. It's like eating an apple. You get many different vitamins when you eat the whole apple. Labs can extract just vitamin B-6; but for me, I want all the vitamins - the full spectrum.
7 things to consider when buying CBD oil:1.) - Be sure you are using a quality product. Read the labels for additives, chemicals and unnecessary ingredients that dilute and destroy the product. Check lab results, COAs, mold + toxicity reports, gas and chromatography reports, etc.
2.) - Check extraction method - CO2 is best. Ethanol tends to leave behind solvents and residue in the oil.
3.) - Check reviews! Some people get sick from taking a crappy CBD, others have phenomenal results- again quality matters. Check the return policy, not all CBD oil companies will refund you if you have a poor experience.
4.) - Serving suggestion varies based on the individual person. Some need 15mg a day and others need 30mg.
5.) - Don’t be sold by marketing terms such as nanotechnology, liposomal, bioavailability etc - there is zero science backing this regarding CBD. It's a marketing ploy.
6.)- Full spectrum will likely give better results (the therapeutic range is much wider) VS a CBD only product but if you’re worried about drug testing then get a CBD only product as the THC in the full spectrum can show up on a drug test. Rare,, but can.
7.) Know your supplier.
WILL IT MAKE ME HIGH?
(TAKEN FROM WAY OF LEAF ON THE WEB)
Also, one last thing before we explain the benefits of full-spectrum CBD oil. It’s important to understand that full-spectrum CBD can come from both hemp and marijuana. Products that are for sale online (and that can be shipped to a variety of areas) are made from hemp. Hemp products must have a THC content at or lower than 0.3% to be sold in the U.S.
THIS AMOUNT OF THC WILL NOT MAKE YOU HIGH.
SOME PEOPLE HAVE POPPED POSITIVE, BUT IT IS RARE AND UNLIKELY.
One of the most important studies relating to full-spectrum CBD oil took place at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in 2015. It compared the performance of a full-spectrum cannabis extract with one that contained CBD only. The study concluded that, in mice, the full spectrum extract was more effective for pain and inflammation. In fact, scientists claimed that the whole plant cannabis extract was “ideal for clinical uses” as compared to isolated CBD.
In other words, while “pure CBD” can be effective, it appears that full-spectrum extract is preferable for therapeutic purposes. And indeed, there has been scientific validation to back this up.
and help improve sleep patterns.
I will be posting more about CBD as time goes along. The take away from this post is that Full Spectrum CBD is the best product, a life changing essential oil, and the list of benefits is almost endless. How much to take? As much as you need to make a difference. Experiment. It won't hurt you. And, like I have said before, if you want some Tennessee grown and made CBD that is very powerful, please contact me.
