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7 Great Benefits of CBD for Your Pets

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by Jessica Mcfly

Cannabis offers many great benefits for people. However, you can also use CBD for pets. Many studies have shown that making CBD a regular part of a pet’s diet can have many advantages. Here are seven health benefits of CBD for your pets.

Increased Immunity Towards Diseases

Many pets often face a lot of pathogen-based infections that might scar the pet for a very long time. Studies show that CBD helps the dog fight these diseases and infections. Similar to the way CBD helps us, humans, in maintaining better immunity, it also reinforces the front line of defense in pets against such diseases. Also, CBD makes the pets less susceptible to weather-change based infections and make the pets healthy and active in all the seasons.

Fight Against Cancers

The development of tumors and cancers in pets can go undetected for a very long time. In this process, the animal often undergoes torment. CBD helps these animals deal with all the symptoms of cancer, these also have cannabinoids that help the pets to cope with chemotherapy and its detrimental side effects. In addition to this, it helps in preventing the tumors from growing in the first place, by isolating the cancerous cells and killing them, while protecting the healthy cells in the vicinity.

Reduce Anxiety and Stress

Blue Moon Pet CBD
Blue Moon CBD tinctures for pets

New pups and pets often feel anxious and are scared of the unique atmosphere they are brought into. Not just new young pets but older pets that get anxious often face tremors and shake a lot. Commonly, this might be accompanied by aggression. CBD oil has found to counter this and has made the pets calmer. It has helped them deal with phobias and stress while subsequently reducing anxiety and becoming more friendly. Also, it shows promise to replace the conventional anti-anxiety and anti-depression drugs for its ability to show minimal side effects as compared to the traditional medication. For more information about CBD oil and pets, one can View here and find out the right CBD oil for their furry friends.

Help Provide Essential Nutrients

CBD is rich in many essential nutrients that your pet needs for the day to day activities like calcium and magnesium that keep the cognitive activities of the body at an active state. CBD treats and tinctures can prevent them from becoming malnourished. Treats and tinctures can be given to them at any point of time during the day. This not only helps them live longer but makes them energetic and cheerful at all times.

Relieve the Pet of the Pain

Muscle strain and pain, as well as suffering from different orthopedic conditions such as arthritis, can have a detrimental impact on the life expectancy of the pet. It might get unbearable for them. Often the painkillers that are given just provide a sedative effect. CBD helps in this context by actually reducing the reason causing this torment rather than sedating it. It also dampens the pain signals to the brain and suppresses the pain in the first place. This helps the body to loosen the muscles and helps in the growth of healthy bones and muscles.

Prevent and Reduce Inflammation

Like how CBD helps humans top prevent and reduce inflammation, it also similarly helps the pets. In particular, inflammation and irritation caused by unusual bowel movements, and other swellings can be seen recovering at a faster pace with the consumption of CBD. This is because CBD has anti-inflammatory properties that tackle the neural receptors and offer relief from the uneasiness. It can further prevent all the pain and other side effects associated with this inflammation pets face.

Help to Remove Skin Disorders

Dog and cat together
Have you tried CBD with your pet?
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All pets play in the outside dirt and enjoy that process. However, there is always the issue and constant threat of skin infections and redness. CBD helps in keeping these skin diseases away. It also prevents dermatitis and helps the pets have healthy fur and good skin. It does not even require a heavy dosage of CBD to be administered. Instead, a very minimal amount of regular consumption of CBD based food can prevent these deadly skin diseases from happening in the first place.

One thing is clear, CBD has its pros based on the dosage, the breed, and size of your pets. Keeping your pet safe and healthy is the a priority, and CBD has shown promise in that direction. Contact Seeds of Wellness or visit their CBD Products webpage to learn about the products they offer for your pets.

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Author Bio:

Jessica is a passionate writer & guest blogger. Writing helps her to improve her knowledge, skills & understanding about the specific industry. She loves writing & sharing his knowledge mostly in the Cannabis industry. Apart from writing, she loves traveling and exploring new places.

How Gratitude Can Improve Your Life

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At least once a year in November, we celebrate what we are thankful for in our lives. Why is gratitude important, and should we be doing it more than once or twice a year?

What is Gratitude?

According to the world’s leading scientific expert on gratitude, Robert Emmons, there are two key components. “First, it’s an affirmation of goodness. We affirm that there are good thing in the world, gifts and benefits we’ve received. …The second part of gratitude is figuring out where that goodness comes from. We recognize the sources of this goodness as being outside of ourselves.”(1)

What Are The Benefits of Being Grateful?

There are 7 scientifically proven benefits of gratitude(2):

  • “Opens the door to more relationships” – many times, saying “thank you” can lead to new opportunities, and saying “thank you” to others shows you appreciate them.
  • “Improves physical health” – according to a 2012 study, people who are thankful take better care of their health. They have fewer aches and pains.
  • Woman smiling as she thinks about what she is thankful for today.“Improves physical health” – according to a 2012 study, people who are thankful take better care of their health. They have fewer aches and pains.
  • “Enhances empathy and reduces aggression” – according to a University of Kentucky study, grateful people are less likely to retaliate and show more empathy towards people.
  • “Grateful people sleep better” – a 2011 study about gratitude journals found people who wrote grateful statements before bed slept better and longer.
  • “Improves self-esteem” – appreciation of other’s accomplishments is an essential aspect of peak and better job performance.
  • “Increases mental strength” – many studies over the years prove that being thankful and showing gratitude makes the person more resilient. The person is quicker to overcome trauma and have lower stress levels.

Many of these same benefits are listed in a Times article, “7 Surprising Health Benefits of Gratitude”. For a larger list of benefits, visit “The 31 Benefits of Gratitude You Didn’t Know About: How Gratitude Can Change Your Life” by Amit Amin on Happier Human.

Ways to Explore Gratitude

Here are some suggestions to cultivate gratitude(3):

  • Keep a grateful journal – every night before going to bed, write down a couple of sentences about one or two things you’re grateful for today.
  • Write a thank you note – thank a person for something they do, which improves your life and send it to them or give it to them personally. You may consider writing a thank you note to yourself.
  • Mediate – as you clear your mind, focus on something you are grateful for like the warmth of the sun, your pet(s), a favorite food, etc.
  • Pray – say prayers of gratitude, thanking the divine for people and things you have in your life that bring you happiness.
  • Say thank you to someone – tell a person “thank you” even if it is a stranger who held the door open for you.
Write a gratitude note to someone

Like any new habit, taking time to be grateful every day will not come easy at first. The benefits not seen right away. However, the more you do it, the easier it will become, and the more you will see the benefits it has on your life.

 
Sources:

1. “Why Gratitude Is Good”, by Robert Emmons, Greater Good Magazine

2. “7 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Gratitude” by Amy Morin, Psychology Today

3. “In Praise of Gratitude” from Harvard Health Publishing, Harvard Medical School

Tarot Decks, Oracle Cards, and Runes for Divination

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by Sooraj Sudevan

For centuries, people have used many different tools for divination including tarot decks, oracles cards, and runes. “Humans have always looked for the answers to the great mysteries of life and the answers to questions such as “who controls our destiny?” There is evidence that some form of divination has been in existence since the earliest times. Many cultures around the world have used divination tools dating back thousands of years.”(1)

“What is divination? This is the term for a type of energetic communication drawn from ancient practices to seek guidance, knowledge, and inspiration straight from a higher power or spirit. There are many different methods of engaging in divination, but some are more popular than others.” (2)

We know that everyone felt lost in their life at a certain point. Our mind filled with questions, and we didn’t have the answers. Tarot decks, oracle cards, and runes provide guidance during these times.

Tarot Decks

These cards measure potential outcomes and evaluate the influences surrounding a person or event. The 78 tarot cards represent the spectrum of the human condition – the good, the evil, the light, and the dark. Tarot decks are not magic; its pure science. However, the symbols and illustrations on the cards hold a deep meaning that a reader interprets.

Using tarot cards help the reader be in contact with their higher self. Some believe the reader gets a picture of the client’s psyche as the client shuffles the cards. This helps the reader reveal the client’s past, present, and future to them.

“Tarot is able to tap into hidden thoughts, feelings and truths and bring them to the surface so you can use that information to make decisions about life, love, emotions, health, career and more.”(3)

Tarot deck and oracle cards
Tarot deck and oracle cards

Oracle Cards

Oracle cards also play an important role in divination because they give a positive and motivating reading to a person and can boost their confidence. Most oracle cards contain an image and a positive message or affirmation written on each card. “Oracle cards are easy to read right off the bat for most people since the meanings are usually written on the cards.”(4) The oracle cards also give us a way to focus our spiritual energy and access divine knowledge.

Like a tarot deck, oracle cards often reveal things about ourselves. However, the cards are more open to interpretation and are a kind of directive tool that offers guidance, clarity, and a new perspective. The artwork can be symbolic or reality-based; while many decks are illustrated with angels or symbols. The imagery on the cards is often inspirational, eliminating the darker mood that some tarot decks present.

Runes

Runes are an early writing system used for German languages dating back to 150 AD. In ancient times many rune writing systems developed but became replaced around 700 AD by the Latin alphabet which we use for writing today. “The Vikings believed runes were created when their chief god Odin speared himself to the cosmic world tree, Yggdrasil in hopes of receiving secret knowledge.”(5)

Runes with bag

“Runes can be made of various materials, but are most commonly made of stone, and feature a symbol from the runic alphabet on them. There are various different types of runic alphabets used on runes, with one of the oldest ones being the old Germanic runic alphabet known as ‘Elder Futhark’. The Elder Futhark contains 24 runes, the first six of which spell out the word ‘futhark’…

The runes can help guide you through problems or issues and help show you what is likely to happen. They’re not a form of fortune-telling and don’t offer exact answers or give you advice – rather they offer different variables and suggest how you could behave if the event does occur. Runes are known for hinting towards answers, but leaving you to work out the details, which is where intuition is helpful.”(6)

Do Divination Tools Predict the Future?

“Short answer: nothing can “predict” the future with 100% accuracy as the future isn’t set in stone and we have free will to change it. Tarot and oracle cards do however show the most likely outcome based on what is happening in our lives within the present moment.”(7)

Comparing the three divination tools, oracle cards take little time to learn, offer positive messages, and open to interpretation. On the other hand, tarot decks contain rules, structure, and common meanings. This makes it easy to read any tarot deck once you know the meanings of each card. Lastly, runes give blunt answers and take time to understand the meaning of the symbols.

Stop into Seeds of Wellness to explore the variety of tarot decks, oracles cards and runes we have in stock.

Sources:
(1) “A Brief History of Divination” on Tarot Prophet
(2) “Top 10 Divination Tools” by Alissa Monroe on Psychics 4 Today
(3) “Tarot 101: The Basics” on Tarot
(4) “What’s the Difference Between Tarot & Oracle Cards?” by Kate on the Daily Tarot Girl
(5) “Runes: Facts And History About Odin’s Secret Language” on Ancient Pages
(6) “Rune Guide – An Introduction to Using Runes” by Rachel Newcombe on holisticshop.co.uk
(7) “How to Use Oracle and Tarot Cards for Deep Inner Word” on Lonerwolf
“Reading Tarot Cards: Divining Our Life Path” by Katalin Jett Koda on Llewellyn
“Oracle Cards ~ The Complete Guide” on Ask-Angels

Too Stressed to Sleep: How to Sleep Well When Everything is Going Wrong

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Article by Cheryl Conklin

You know the feeling. It’s the one you get when your car breaks down the day after a family member passes away, or your boss announces mandatory overtime right before all of your kids catch the flu. Sometimes, it feels like everything that could go wrong does. And to make it all worse, you’re too busy worrying and stressed out about everything to catch a wink of sleep.

Man with sleep problems
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It’s common to face sleep problems in times of high stress, but this is when you need rest the most. The worse you sleep, the worse your stress gets. If you don’t get your stress under control, it could lead to depression or anxiety. According to Harvard Medical School’s Division of Sleep Medicine, people with insomnia are five times more likely to develop depression and 20 times more likely to develop anxiety than people who get a healthy amount of rest. A few good nights of sleep, on the other hand, could dramatically boost your mood and make what’s stressing you seem manageable after all.

If you’re too stressed to sleep, do something about it. These tips will help you get to rest so you can take on life’s challenges with your well-being intact.

Make your bedroom a sleep haven

Your bedroom should be a place you look forward to at the end of the day. Keep anything that’s not related to sleep out of the bedroom, including work, TV, and your kids. If you associate the bedroom with activities other than sleep, you’re more likely to think about them when lying in bed.

Eliminate anything else that threatens to disrupt your rest. Light creeping under doorways, noise from outdoors, and hot, stuffy temperatures all need to go. If your old mattress has you waking up with back pain, recycle it and buy a new one. Don’t worry about driving a mattress home or what to look for in a mattress store. With all of the bed-in-a-box mattresses available today, you can research, buy, and receive a mattress without leaving your house. Most are cheaper than what you’ll find in a mattress store, too. Purple mattresses, for example, fall in the middle of the bed-in-a-box price range at $699-$1,299, depending on size.

Establish a regular sleep schedule

Keeping a routine improves sleep

Consistency is the most important part of healthy sleep habits. When you go to bed and wake up at the same time each day, your body’s biological clock adapts to that schedule. That makes it easier to fall asleep at night and wake up in the morning. It’s fine to vary your sleep and wake times on weekends but stay within 30 minutes to an hour of your normal sleep schedule to avoid disrupting the routine.

It can be hard to adopt a bedtime if you’re not accustomed to it. To help your body adapt, shift sleep times gradually — about 30 minutes to an hour per day — and do something relaxing before bed to wind down for sleep. Instead of using electronics, which keep your mind alert, try reading a book, journaling, meditating, stretching, or listening to relaxing music. Avoid thinking about anything stressful before bed. If there are bills to pay or chores to be done, make time in the morning.

Find time for exercise

It’s counterintuitive, but when you’re stressed, exhausted, and can’t sleep, working out is one of the best things you can do. Exercise is a natural mood booster, improves the quality of your sleep, and helps you feel alert during the day. You’ll reap even more benefits if you exercise outdoors, as sunlight helps regulate your body’s biological clock and lifts your mood. You may want to avoid vigorous exercise right before bed, however. Some people find aerobic exercise before bed interferes with sleep. If that’s the case for you, schedule intense workouts earlier in the day and stick to yoga and stretching before bed.

The times when life feels out of control are when you need self-care the most. Sleep, while often neglected, is one of the most powerful forms of self-care there is. Whereas sleepless nights make everything seem harder, quality rest is the fuel you need to take life’s challenges in stride.

Seeds of Wellness offers a variety of products to help you sleep better including CBD products. Call 440-933-7733 or stop in to learn how we may be able to help you sleep better.

Essential Oils to Decrease Anxiety

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Life is filled with problems–stress, diseases, toxins, pain, grief, bugs, annoying people, etc. Unfortunately, for some of us, these problems result in anxiety, stress and panic attacks. Anxiety is not triggered by actual events but by our thoughts about those events. Adding essential oils to your daily routine may help.

Anxiety
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According to the American Psychological Association, “Anxiety is an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts and physical changes like increased blood pressure.”

Even though “anxiety can be very annoying. It is a challenge. There is always a benefit in every adversity. Anxiety forces us to become wiser and more courageous. It turns us into heroes. – Dr. Detlef Beeker”

So what can we do to help reduce our anxiety and stress? Smelling one or more essential oils using a diffuser. Also, try sprinkling a few drops on an object or clothing may help. Amanda Lattin, chair of aromatherapy at the American College of Healthcare Sciences, says “how a person reacts to aromatherapy is very individualized. ‘Part of what makes aromatherapy effective is how our brains and our central nervous systems respond to this olfaction stimulus,’ she says. ‘It’s absolutely true that what works for one person may not work for another, or could even have the opposite effect.’” (1)

“According to experts, while essential oils have a very strong aroma, it is not the aroma itself that has a beneficial effect. The overall chemicals used in making the essential oil have a chemical and physiological effect on the body and brain chemistry.” (2)

Are you experiencing severe anxiety, panic attacks, and phobia? Please seek medical help before trying these essential oils.

Lavender

We know lavender for its calming effects. “The new study, published in Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience, suggests that sniffing a compound in lavender–called linaloo–affects the same parts of the brain as anti-anxiety drugs, only without impairing movement the way medicines like Valium can. Linalool was also found to affect the brain by smell alone, without being absorbed into the bloodstream—another potential plus for people worried about medication side effects or interactions.” (1)

“In research done by Diego and his colleagues, it has been proven that the people who received lavender oil olfaction for about 3 minutes felt significantly relaxed and had a decrease of anxiety scores. They had also improved their mood and increased their EEG, an indicator of one’s level of alertness.” (3)

Bergamot

Bergamot rind pressed to made the essential oil
Bergamot rind pressed to make the essential oils. Image courtesy of pixabay.

As one of the most popular essential oils for depression and anxiety, bergamot helps reduce nerves, agitation, and insomnia. “When compared to people using a placebo, bergamot blended with lavender oil caused a significant reduction in pulse rate and blood pressure with participants rating themselves more relaxed and calmer than those who used the placebo.” (4)

“It has been proven that bergamot essential oil reduces corticosterone response to stress and applying on the skin helps in treating anxiety and depression. This oil also reduces the pulse rate and blood pressure in an individual. People tend to feel more relaxed and calm after inhaling this essential oil.” (2)

Chamomile

Many people drink chamomile tea to help them relax and to fall asleep. “While many studies have shown how chamomile can help calm your mind, it can also help to relieve stress and improve digestion. Additionally, a study conducted at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine that focused on the antidepressant effects of chamomile found that, in addition to decreasing anxiety, chamomile essential oil may also provide clinically significant antidepressant activity.” (5)

Sandalwood

“Looking for increased mental clarity and focus? When you’re dealing with the challenging demands of the daily grind, having a moment of harmony and peace is essential for your overall well-being and mental health. Sandalwood oil, with its amazing woody aroma, has a powerful therapeutic effect on the brain’s limbic system and is an excellent emotional balancer.” (6)

Ylang-Ylang

Extracted from a tropical tree native to the Philippines, Ylang-Ylang goes directly to the brain when smelled. “It’s said to expand one’s heart and release anger, jealousy, and other negative emotions. Thus, it’s an effective anti-depressant and is often used to treat natural depression and mild anxiety. Its mild sedative effects can lower stress response like high blood pressure and fast heartbeat.” (3)

“A Korean study published in 2006 found that a combination of ylang–ylang oil with lavender and bergamot oil helped reduce blood pressure as well as stress response and human cortisol levels. In the study, patients inhaled the combination of oils twice a day for a period of 4 weeks.” (4)

“People should be careful while handling ylang-ylang essential oil because it can be irritating to sensitive skin. You also need to avoid this essential oil if you have low blood pressure. Other than that, the relaxing and calming aura of this oil will bring you immediate calm and peace.” (2)

Want to learn more about essential oils to help decrease your anxiety? Seeds of Wellness offers classes on essential oils with doTERRA Wellness Advocate, MaryAmber Hughes. Visit our Events & Classes webpage or call us at 440-933-7733 to learn about our upcoming essential oils class.

Sources:

(1) “Do Essential Oils Work for Anxiety – and What Are the Best Ones?” on Health.com

(2) “The Best Doterra Essential Oils for Anxiety” by Lea Harrison on Essential Oil Diffuser USA

(3) “Essential Oils that Help with Stress and Anxiety” by Emma Carter on Essential Oil Haven

(4) “7 Essential Oils for Anxiety and Depression” on Healthy Focus

(5) “11 Best Essential Oils for Anxiety (2019 Aromatherapy Review” on Developing Good Habits

(6) “Top 17 Best Essential Oils for Stress and Anxiety – And How to Use Them” on Up Nature

The Different Types of CBD Products: Full-Spectrum, Broad Spectrum and Isolate

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When purchasing Cannabidiol (CBD), it helps to know about the different types of CBD products and which one works best for you. The three types of CBD made from hemp (the Cannabis Sativa plant) – CBD isolate, full-spectrum CBD and broad spectrum CBD – offer different benefits.

Hemp-Cannabis Sativa Plant
CBD products from the hemp plant (Cannabis Sativa)

Full-Spectrum CBD

Full-spectrum CBD (also called whole plant CBD) contains all of the properties, phytochemicals, and a nearly identical cannabinoid profile to the hemp plant. “The hemp plant naturally contains over 100 cannabinoids that, similar to CBD, provide their own unique benefit. …Scientists have found that plant components interact with one another to create an enhanced effect (compared to the component alone).”*

The different types of cannabinoids in the hemp plant include CBD, CBN, CBG, CBC, and more than 100 others. This includes a detectable amount of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) that is less than 0.3% as stated by the law. The small amount of THC doesn’t cause a high, but if you use this product regularly, THC may be detected in a drug test.

Because full-spectrum CBD contains almost all the nutrients of the hemp plant, you receive the full benefits of the plant. This also means you avoid the bell-shaped dose-response curve. It “is a visual representation of how certain stimuli—in this case pure CBD—are least effective when taken in very small and very high doses. Because of this effect, CBD isolate requires precise dosages to achieve the maximum therapeutic benefits, whereas full-spectrum CBD extracts offer health benefits even at very low doses.”**

“Most full-spectrum CBD oils will contain vitamins A, C, and E along with complex B vitamins such as niacin, riboflavin, and thiamine. An increasing number of people don’t consume beta-carotene, but it is abundant in full-spectrum oil. Essential minerals contained in full spectrum hemp extract include zinc, potassium, iron, calcium, and phosphorus.”***

Since these products contain the whole CBD plant, they are the least processed type of CBD products. They may also taste and smell like the hemp plant. The smell and taste can vary from batch to batch due to the changes in the hemp plant’s environment, weather, temperature, etc. Many full-spectrum CBD products contain other natural or artificial flavors to reduce the hemp plant taste. Despite the aroma and taste, full-spectrum CBD may be more effective than the other types of CBD for some people’s symptoms.

Broad Spectrum CBD

When a product contains several of the different cannabinoids, terpenes, and other phytochemicals in the hemp plant, but no detectable THC, this product is called broad spectrum CBD. The number of cannabinoids, terpenes and other nutrients varies in each brand. Some broad spectrum CBD products start with a CBD isolate and then terpenes, other cannabinoids, and phytochemicals get added back in to make the final product.

Less research on the benefits of broad spectrum CBD has been done compared to full-spectrum CBD and CBD isolates. However, if you are concerned about THC, broad spectrum CBD may be the product for you. Because it contains many of the properties of the hemp plant, you may receive more benefits from these products than those made from a CBD isolate.

CBD Isolate

CBD isolate powder looks similar to sugar
CBD isolate powder looks similar to fine sugar

Hemp processed in a way that nearly 100% CBD remains is the last of the different types of CBD products called a CBD isolate. The products made from a CBD Isolate contain no terpenes, additional cannabinoids, and other plant components found in the hemp plant. Therefore, these products also contain no detectable THC. Since these products contain only CBD, people have fewer sensitivity problems like allergic reactions, interaction with medications, etc. If you need to take a high dosage of CBD, many experts recommend a CBD isolate over the other types of CBD.

“With CBD isolate, there is no guesswork. You know exactly what you’re getting: cannabidiol and nothing else. Some brands will add terpenes back into the mix to provide natural hemp flavor but for the most part, isolates are made with CBD alone. For that reason, CBD isolate can make it easier to achieve the exact dosage that works for you without having to guess if there are other ingredients diluting your dose.“**

Because the CBD isolate has no flavor or odor, it works well in edibles and topical products. When using a topical CBD product, many people get good results from the CBD isolate products because it helps reduce inflammation and pain.

“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.”*** For some people CBD isolates products work very well, while others get better results from the other types of CBD products containing more components of the hemp plant including THC.

Final Thoughts on the CBD Types

Always refer to the manufacturer’s Certificates of Analysis (COA) from an independent lab to find out how much CBD, additional cannabinoids and THC are detectable in the product before purchasing it. Some manufacturers claim to be a particular type of CBD. However, the COA results show you if the product is a CBD isolate, containing only CBD, broad spectrum with no THC or full-spectrum with less than 0.3% THC. Also, check the COA to ensure it is organic – not containing contaminants like mold, heavy metals, or pesticides.

It is best to talk with your physician before using CBD. “Again, it is important to have a conversation with your primary physician because while generally well tolerated, CBD oil can interact with popular medications like certain antidepressants and antibiotics.”** Also, some of the carrier oils can interfere with prescription medications like safflower and grape seed oil.

Because everyone reacts differently to CBD, please give yourself time to experiment with doses and the different types of CBD products.

Want more information about CBD? Come into Seeds of Wellness to learn about our products and their benefits. Also, check out our other blog posts about CBD:

Cannabidiol (CBD) Hemp Oil – What Are the Benefits?
Cannabidiol: from Abusive Drug to Potential Cure
What Is a Tincture, and How Do I Use It?

Sources:

* “Whole Plant Hemp and CBD Isolate: What Is the Difference?” on Made By Hemp

** “What’s the Difference? CBD Isolate vs. Full-Spectrum CBD Oil” on CBD Oil Review

*** “What Actually Is Full-Spectrum CBD Oil?” by Jeff Yauck on MarijuanaBreak

“Full Spectrum vs Broad Spectrum vs CBD Isolate: Difference Explained” on Royal CBD