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Can CBD Actually Help with Anxiety?

AHA Publisher — Wed, 06 Apr 2022 07:00:05 +0000

Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #367) and blog, I talk to NED founders Ret and Adriaan about CBD, treating mental health issues holistically, natural remedies for anxiety and stress, and more. CBD is just one part of the hemp plant that has multiple health benefits. This is why the team at NED focuses on using only oil extracted from USDA Certified Organic hemp plants, grown by an independent farmer named Jonathan in Paonia, CO. (If you have a minute, do an image search for Paonia, Colorado—it is gorgeous!) This is one of the main reasons they are able to produce full-spectrum hemp oil from high quality hemp flowers that contain both cannabidiol (CBD) and its accompanying phytocannabinoids. Why is this so important? Focusing on the whole plant helps us better digest and use all the health benefits that the hemp plant offers by allowing the cannabinoids to bind to our extra-cellular receptors—it’s not just about CBD! These receptors are found throughout the body and help absorb naturally-occurring endocannabinoids in the body, which are important when it comes to regulating pain, moods, brain function and more. As often happens in life, sometimes these endocannabinoids don’t get produced, and we need to supplement with natural products to put our systems back into balance. If the endocannabinoid system is functioning well, it helps create homeostasis (or balance) throughout the brain and body at a base level. Cumulatively, this helps to prevent inflammation in the brain, foggy thinking, emotional burnout, lack of cognitive fluency and other brain issues. This is also the case with mental distress and anxiety. Many people have found that CBD products help them calm down and think more clearly in stressful situations by harmonizing the mind and helping balance the many systems of the brain and body. It is important to note here that CBD is not the same as weed/marijuana. Weed contains the active ingredient THC, which is what makes people feel high when they ingest or smoke it. CBD, on the other hand, is one of the two major cannabinoids in the hemp plant, and only contains trace amounts of THC from the extraction process—it is the plant that gets you “well”, rather than high. I personally use Ned’s CBD products to de-stress and improve my sleeping habits because they are chock full of premium CBD and a full spectrum of active cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids, and trichomes. Ned’s full spectrum hemp oil helps nourish and enhance the body’s endocannabinoid system to offer functional support for stress, sleep, inflammation and balance. I especially love Ned’s De-Stress Blend, which has so much more than just CBD. Like all their products, they designed this blend to help people feel better using what is available in the natural world. The 1:1 formula of their sleep blend uses CBD and CBG made from the world’s purest full spectrum hemp and features a botanical infusion of ashwagandha, cardamom and cinnamon, which have the following properties: CBG is known as “the mother of all cannabinoids” because of how effective it is at combatting anxiety and stress by inhibiting the re-uptake of GABA, the neurotransmitter responsible for stress regulation. Ashwagandha is an amazing Ayurvedic adaptogen that enhances your body’s resilience to stress. Cardamom and cinnamon make the blend taste delicious! Cinnamon is also a powerful prebiotic that supports your gut health, a key player in your mental health, while cardamom combats stress by helping reduce your blood pressure and cortisol levels. Another NED product I love is their Mellö Magnesium supplement blend with 3 forms of chelated magnesium, GABA, L-theanine, and over 70 trace minerals. This blend is specifically designed to support memory, mood, brain function, the stress response, nerve and muscle health and sleep. I love that it is a full spectrum magnesium supplement that blends three of the most bioavailable and absorbable forms of chelated magnesium to ensure the widest range of whole body benefits, because there is no point in taking a supplement that passes straight through you before your cells can use it. This blend includes magtein® magnesium l-threonate as well. This was developed and patented by MIT scientists for its unique ability to cross the blood-brain barrier and increase intracellular magnesium levels in nerve cells, or neurons, which helps support brain health. Of course, healing and restoring balance in the brain and body is not a quick-fix, one-supplement thing. It takes some time for homeostasis to be achieved, which is why I constantly emphasize that true mental self-care is a lifestyle. This will also look different for everyone, so be careful of thinking that if you take CBD for a week you will feel great because you had a friend who said it helped them immediately. You should always start with the smallest recommended dose of CBD and increase it only if you feel you need more, preferably with the guidance of a professional. You should also make sure you are not allergic to any of the ingredients in the CBD product you want to take. Regular blood tests and consultations with a medical professional can also help you figure out how much CBD is best for your body type and lifestyle, making it most effective. We need to recognize that CBD is not a panacea. It is just one tool in our holistic mental self-care toolkit, alongside detoxing the brain, eating well, spending time in nature, exercising regularly, building the brain, self-regulating our thinking, and the many other mind-management lifestyle techniques I talk about in my books, podcast and blog. 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Healthy New Year! 12 Hacks to Make Every 2022 Month Healthier

AHA Publisher — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 08:00:16 +0000

Dr. Don Colbert – Every new year, you have a blank calendar before you. You have amazing opportunities to choose your dreams, goals and habits. You can also choose to support your health. You can make it a Healthy New Year! What do you want 2022 to be for you? How can you end 2022 healthier than you’re starting? Here is a month-by-month guide. Go through it quicker or slower, but use it to hit some of the hallmark goals for a healthy new year. Use this guide as a reference as you set your goals, and then move through healthy habits each month. JANUARY: DETERMINE WHAT YOU WANT IN YOUR HEALTHY NEW YEAR One of my favorite things about a New Year is the new beginning. To me, it feels like a gift. A blank story laid out before me, and I get to write the chapters. In January, take some time to decide what you want your 2022 story to be. Some people might call these goals or resolutions. I recommend starting with dreams and adventures. What do you want to accomplish? What dream do you want to make a reality? Is there an adventure you want to tackle? Write these down. Then, write what you need to change in your life, schedule or habits to accomplish them. Some tips for this part include: Dream Big. Shoot for the stars. It’s okay if it takes more than one year. But, aim for something that motivates you and puts a smile on your face. Determine if there’s one change you need to make in order to make it possible. Do you need to wake up 15 minutes earlier? Do you need to prioritize your own health? Do you need to set aside 20 minutes per day to start writing that book? Usually, there’s one big shift that allows other habits to flow more easily. Name the habits needed to accomplish your dream. Do you need to take class? Eat differently? Locate a friend? Be specific here. Are you stuck? Do you have a hard time sticking to new habits? No problem! Here are some great, actionable tips to help you! Whatever your goals and dreams, go for it! January is for new beginnings and an optimistic outlook for a New Year! FEBRUARY: NO EXCUSES – PRIORITIZE SLEEP Believe it or not, one of the best healthy habits you can develop is more sleep! Why? Sleep is one of the strongest immune-boosters available to you. It can support your immune function through your lymph system and help your body restore itself each day. In fact, it allows your body and brain to recoup, restore, and fight chronic illness. During sleep, your immune system releases cytokines which both promote sleep and fight illness. When you are awake, your body must do the work of being awake, moving, and maintaining an active brain. This takes most of its resources. When you are asleep, it can do maintenance on your body (1). Studies have found that sleep also promotes heart health, brain health, normalized blood sugars, and healthy blood pressure (2). What’s more, it encourages healthy moods and mental health, especially in the winter months (3). That’s a lot accomplished from this one change! To learn tips for improving sleep, check out thisarticle. MARCH: REVAMP YOUR DIET Of course, healthy habits have to include a great diet. If you’re ready to really support your health, from head to toe, consider getting into the Keto Zone® this year and adding intermittent fasting. First, the Keto Zone can help you obtain a healthy weight, omit harmful sugars, reduce carbohydrates, support healthy blood sugars, and support heart health (4, 5). The best way to get started is to get the book: Dr. Colbert’s Keto Zone Diet Book. You will find how to cut carbs and get into ketosis. Then, continue to follow our posts, recipes, Facebook groups, and more to keep going. You can also join our FREE 21-Day Keto Zone Challenge! To help you get into ketosis quickly, make sure you add Keto Zone® Instant Exogenous Ketone Powder. Exogenous ketones can boost energy, vastly reduce ketone flu, and slow cell aging (5). Then, you can take it a step farther and enjoy the benefits of intermittent fasting. Here’s a simple way: To fast 15-16 out of the 24 hours per day, finish eating at 7 pm each day, and fast with only non-carbohydrate liquids (like coffee) until 10 am or so. Then, utilize Keto Zone eating for 8 hours per day. There are many documented benefits to intermittent fasting. In fact, study after study has shown that intermittent fasting benefits body systems often affected by aging, including brain health, heart health, and blood sugars (6). APRIL: DRINK UP AND ADD ICE Drinking more water is a simple habit, but not necessarily an easy one. Throughout your day, drink 80 ounces or more water. It’s important to your health! In fact, one study found that increasing water consumption by 2 liters per day improved skin condition and physiology, even in those who already consumed high amounts of water (7). It can also improve digestive health, reduce incidence of headaches, reduce stressful moods and feelings of overwhelm, and boost metabolism (if you’re drinking ice-water) (8). Next, you can use ice-water in an altogether different way. Try ice-water showers (or at least a cold blast during your shower). Why? When your body is exposed to very cold water, it uses brown fat cells to warm itself. These cells are extremely advantageous for metabolism. What’s more, ice-cold showers have been found in studies to activate “white fat” by making it act more like “brown fat”(9). In time, your body will naturally burn more calories the more brown fat you have. Studies have also found that ice-cold plunges reduce sick days (10). MAY: GROW A GARDEN OR AT LEAST GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY While you may think the only benefit of gardening is the food you harvest, there’s actually many healthy benefits when you put your hands in soil. In fact, studies have found that gardening is a great stress reducer and promotes feelings of calm and well-being (11). What’s more, gardening is a great excuse to get outside and be active. Take advantage of the time using your muscles and increasing vitamin D production from the sun. Of course, the harvest is great, too. When you add more greens, herbs, and vegetables to your diet, you consume the same components plants use to grow and flourish, like chlorophyll. You can get these amazing components from your bounty or Divine Health® Organic Fermented Green Supremefood®. Plant compounds are great for plants and humans alike (12)! JUNE: GET MOVING AND GET OUTSIDE There are so many great options for exercise and movement. The key is to find one you love, you look forward to, and get your body moving! If you don’t know what you love, try walking, running, yoga, aerobics, classes, biking, hiking, swimming, lifting weights, or others. And, if you can, get outside! Whether it’s just a short walk or a ride on a bike, God has given us a huge gift: the outdoors elevate our moods. Not only is any activity good for our muscles, hearts, and brains, outdoor-activity specifically has been shown to improve mood and depression (13). What’s more, if the sun is shining, your body will make Vitamin D, an immune- stimulating vitamin, while enjoying the immune-enhancing benefits of exercise itself (14). JULY: CHECK YOURSELF – ARE YOU LAUGHING EACH DAY? Let’s add a joyful habit. Laughter. Have you ever wondered why we laugh? Why did God give us this gift? It is an amazing health-promoting habit. The more you can build laughter into your daily life, the more you’ll reduce cortisol, improve your mood, and decrease depression (15, 16). These, in turn, will encourage healthy immune function. Interestingly, multiple studies show that the benefits of smiling and laughter are experienced whether it’s real or fake. So, fake it if you need to, and get in a good belly laugh each day. AUGUST: CONNECT WITH OTHERS At least once per year, make sure you feel good about your connections. Far-away friends, local friends, family, and groups. God has created us for relationships, and they are important for overall health and healthy immune function. In fact, positive relationships can improve your mood and decrease stress. This, in turn, can promote a strong immune system (17). To maintain relationships even when you can’t always be with each other in-person: Invest in the relationships within your household, neighborhoods, and towns. Head to a park for a pick-up game, watch movies together, take walks, invite friends for simple gatherings, and create other ways to make great memories together. Stay in touch with loved ones however you can. Write letters and send cards. Use technology to video-call, send videos to friends, and keep in touch. Social media can be a negative addiction if left unchecked, but it can also be a great way to feel a sense of community if you’re away from loved ones. Be proactive and initiate re-connections if you’d like! Maintain the relationships that are important to you. It’s good for your health and immune function! SEPTEMBER: ADD NATURE’S BEST STRESS-RELIEF Almost every habit on this list reduces stress. Reducing stress is a foundational health habit that promotes health throughout your body (17). It’s a top habit for your healthy new year You can take it to the next level. In addition to healthy daily habits, add nature’s best stress relief. It’s Hemp Oil. Hemp oil, specifically nano-particle oils like those in Dr. Colbert’s Nano-Science Hemp Oil, promotes health across the body’s systems. It is a broad-spectrum hemp oil that is organically grown, vegan, and GMO-free. In terms of health, Hemp Oil has been shown to support healthy, stable moods (18), promote stress relief and normalized cortisol levels, support comfortable, healthy joints (19), encourage healthy sleep habits (20), promote healthy skin with fewer irregularities and blemishes (21), support healthy brain and nervous system functions (22), and encourage healthy cardiovascular functions and normalized inflammatory actions (23). What an amazing oil for overall health and stress! OCTOBER: STRETCH FOR A YOUTHFUL BODY AND A HEALTHY NEW YEAR Stretching and maintaining (or improving) flexibility can literally change your body and your life. Amazingly, just 3-5 minutes of stretching can be enough. Stretch in the morning or before bed. Believe it or not, as you gain flexibility in your spinal cord, you’ll improve your posture, range of motion of your limbs, and support cardiovascular health. There’s more. It turns out that trunk flexibility directly represents the flexibility of your arteries. As crazy as it sounds, researchers have found that poor trunk flexibility is associated with stiff arteries. This means that keeping your body flexible enough to touch your toes means better artery health and blood pressure (24). NOVEMBER: LET GRATITUDE AND OPTIMISM RULE If you’re interested in your health, let gratitude and optimism rule. One great way is to start (or restart) a gratitude journal. You may have started one during the Thanksgiving and the Holiday Season in previous years. Or, this idea may be new to you. Gratitude journals, focusing on small daily blessings, are powerful. Being grateful is associated with better mental, emotional, and physical health and immunity (25). To start a gratitude journal, first simply get a pen and a paper, or a journal. Next, write 5-10 “gratitudes” per day. They can be big or small things. You can write them throughout the day, or at the beginning or end. It’s time to let gratitude rule. Choose to focus on simple gratitudes each day as one of your new year lifestyle habits. DECEMBER: PRAY THROUGHOUT THE DAY FOR A HEALTHY NEW YEAR Prayer is not a last-ditch effort for health or spirituality, but a foundation for your relationship with God. It also affects your mental health, physical health, and entire well-being. In fact, prayer releases control from you and...

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Stressed? 11 Surprising Tools to Combat Daily Stress

AHA Publisher — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 07:00:48 +0000

Dr. Don Colbert – “Stressed” seems to be the baseline state for many modern adults. It’s no wonder. Lives have become more stressful in the last couple years. Seemingly normal everyday decisions and life, from healthcare to kids’ schooling to taking care of aging parents weigh heavy. It is vital that we proactively combat daily stress throughout each day. Why? Stress isn’t just an uncomfortable feeling. It’s actually a progression of reactions in your body that can have devastating health consequences both directly and indirectly. Directly, chronic elevated cortisol (the “stress hormone”) wreaks havoc on body systems. Indirectly, stress can lead us to long lasting feelings of depression, unhealthy eating, isolation, reduced motivation and more. How Stress Affects Your Health High levels of mental stress can be devastating to your brain, your health, your relationships, and your immune system. Chronically elevated cortisol levels can affect all our body’s systems. Cortisol is a hormone that’s released by the adrenal glands when the body faces stress. In modern times, this stress is often more mental than physical and usually has no outlet. For many, it’s chronic. It builds. And, it does damage. High blood cortisol levels are correlated with weight gain and impaired loss, altered blood pressure, negative impacts on mood, sleep and energy, an increased incidence of blood sugar and heart health issues, and potentially lower brain volume and memory challenges (1). What can you do? Try our 10 Effective Tools to Combat Daily Stress! 11 Surprising Tools to Combat Daily Stress 1. ADD NATURE’S BEST STRESS RELIEF EACH DAY Did you know there’s an all-natural oil that is effective against stress? Hemp oil, specifically nano-particle oils like those in Dr. Colbert’s Nano-Science Hemp Oil, promotes health across the body’s systems. It is a broad-spectrum hemp oil that is organically grown, vegan, and GMO-free. In terms of health, it have been shown to: Support healthy, stable moods (2) Promote stress relief and normalized cortisol levels Support comfortable, healthy joints (3) Encourage healthy sleep habits (4) Promote healthy skin with fewer irregularities and blemishes (5) Support healthy brain and nervous system functions (6) Encourage healthy cardiovascular functions and normalized inflammatory actions (7) Why it’s surprising: Hemp oil is more effective than most plant compounds at combating stress! 2. CALMLY BREATHE IN AND OUT Did you know you can combat stress with your lungs? It’s true. You can calm your heart, your brain, and your body by breathing calmly. Try this: While pressing your tongue strongly against the roof of your mouth, breathe in slowly. Then, allow your tongue to completely relax and lower, even allowing your mouth to hang open if you want, and slowly breathe out. Do this for an entire minute. Why it’s surprising: Breathing is one of the most simple human function. Controlling it can help you control your stress. 3. EXERCISE, OUTDOORS IF POSSIBLE When you exercise, you release your body’s own ability to combat stress. In fact, studies suggest that exercise can improve anxiety symptoms or stressed moods especially in those who have a history of dealing with chronic stress (15). It’s interesting. Exercise can actually increase stress hormones acutely. However, these hormones quickly decrease back to healthy levels and long-term stress outcomes improve (8). What’s more, moods improve when you get outside. If you don’t know where to start, start walking. Here are 10 Amazing Benefits of Walking! Why it’s surprising: We all know exercise is good for you. You can double your stress reduction by getting outside while exercising! 4. LAUGH ANY CHANCE YOU GET, ESPECIALLY WITH FRIENDS & LOVED ONES If life doesn’t seem pleasant, fun, or funny at the moment, you’ll have to go out of your way to proactively laugh. It may seem silly. But, if you prioritize laughter, you will reduce stress. Start by reading your favorite funny author, spending time with a great friend, listening or watching a favorite comedian or show, or hanging out with children. Amazingly, laughter is considered a scientific, effective, non-invasive therapy for improved mental health and mood. In fact, it’s been found that laughter alters dopamine and serotonin activity, and causes an increase in endorphins. These chemicals decrease discomfort, cortisol (9), and depressed moods (10). Why it’s surprising: Laughter is such a gift in the human experience. Indulge in it for a free stress-buster. 5. STAY HYDRATED WITH A STRESS-BUSTING TEA Did you know that dehydration can increase cortisol? Dehydration is linked to increased saliva and blood cortisol. Amazingly, multiple studies have found that dehydrated athletes have more circulating cortisol than hydrated ones (11). Of course, water is a great choice for hydration. But, you can take it a step further and drink cortisol-reducing black and/or green tea. Tea is a health-promoting drink that you can use as a tool to combat stress daily. In studies, tea consumers reported a higher “sense of relaxation,” lower blood platelet activation, better heart health indicators, brain health, oral health, and a fiery metabolism (14). Take it one step further and flavor your tea with Organic Fermented Green Supremefood®. Why it’s surprising:Many think tea itself is dehydrating. It’s only a very gentle diuretic and can be used for stress-busting hydration. 6. GET INTO THE KETO ZONE® TO EAT HEALTHY FOODS THROUGHOUT THE DAY You can also combat daily stress by improving your diet. A haphazard diet, a high-sugar diet, or an ultra-processed diet can be detrimental to your health and stress levels. Here’s how to improve your diet : Ditch the low-calorie, high-carb diets. Often, dieters following these strategies are left feeling hungry. Hunger promotes feelings of overwhelm and stress. Increase foods that promote satiety and satisfaction like healthy fats. Remove processed sugars and carbohydrates from your diet as much as possible. Sugars lead to energy crashes and increased feelings of stress. How? The best way to get started is to get the book: Dr. Colbert’s Keto Zone Diet Book. You will find how to cut carbs and get into ketosis. Then, continue to follow our posts, recipes, Facebook groups, and more to keep going. You can also join our FREE 21-Day Keto Zone Challenge! Why it’s surprising: Many people eat without thinking it affects their mental health. What you eat matters when it comes to stress. 7. PRAY WITH GRATITUDE No matter the conflicts you’re facing, the practice of daily gratitude and prayer can change everything. In fact, practicing gratitude has been proven to support decreased cortisol and stress levels. Moreover, prayer is a wonderful gift for spiritual health. Prayer is thought to increase the secretion of neurotransmitters, such as dopamine. These compounds decrease cortisol while promoting relaxation, focus, and motivation. Of course, for believers, prayer and gratitude to God goes beyond mental health. Our spiritual health is the foundation of everything else! Why it’s surprising: Gratitude and prayer are available to you all day, every day. You can choose them and thereby choose to reduce your stress. 8. CLEAR THE CALENDAR Some stress is self-induced. Sometimes, we say “yes” to too many activities. Sometimes, we are required to live within a busy schedule. As much as it’s dependent on you, clear your schedule to combat daily stress. It’s okay to spend time at home with little to do. It’s okay to allow kids to play without a “formal class or structure.” Give yourself a break. Why it’s surprising: While we often feel like stress is heaped onto us, many times we simply over-schedule ourselves and our families. It’s okay to do less. Slow and simple lives have a lot of health benefits. 9. USE POSITIVE LANGUAGE AND THOUGHTS TO SOOTHE STRESS Your words can shape your world. In fact, you have a lot of power to combat daily stress with your language. In fact, even when patients are recovering from chronic illness, optimistic language and optimism have been shown to improve outcomes (12). How? Use the word “challenges” rather than “problems.” Talk about difficult or new situations as opportunities to grow and learn. Acknowledge stressful situations and discuss helpful actions such as prayer, talking, and habits to address them. Avoid using absolute terms like “always” and “never,” and acknowledge difficult seasons with hopefulness. Talk to yourself with love and care, just as you would to a friend. Capture and replace negative self-talk with positive. What’s more, optimism is thought by some to be a fountain of youth! That’s some great news. Something that won’t cost you a dime can help you reduce stress while increasing youthfulness! Why it’s surprising: You can change your entire day by changing the way you talk to yourself and think. Start “capturing” the negative and flipping it to the positive. 10. PUT DOWN THE PHONE AND THE REMOTE Sure, we all need to “tune in” to know what is happening in the world. However, increasingly, we’re tuning in too much. We are now inundated with news nonstop. We see struggles from every corner of the world, sometimes truthfully and sometimes grossly exaggerated. What’s this doing to our stress levels? Recent studies suggest more media consumption means more feelings of stress, depression, and anxiety (15). Instead of tuning into a device for countless hours, get your news in small doses from a trusted source. Then, proactively put it down and tune into your physical world and the people present in your life. Why is this surprising? For many, stress actually increases media consumption, which can then exacerbate stress. It takes proactive action to stop this negative cycle. 11. PRIORITIZE SLEEP No matter the situation, you can combat daily stress and improve mental health with adequate sleep. In fact, adults should all aim to get 7-9 hours of good quality sleep each night. While adequate sleep is not always easy or even feasible, it’s a crucial health habit. The alternative, lack of sleep, can impair melatonin levels and cortisol, increase the risk of metabolic issues and weight gain, and generally deteriorate well-being. What’s more, an overload of stress can be the cause of poor sleep (13), making the sleep-stress cycle a potential threat to health. Aim for more sleep and less stress this week! Why it’s surprising: Sleep is not a waste of time. In fact, it may be the most important activity when it comes to mental health. Bottom Line Life is not easy, and it feels like it’s getting tougher in many ways. Decide today that your health is priceless to you. Combat daily stress with our tools. Every other part of your life will benefit from less cortisol. Take action today! To read the original article click here.

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Is Hemp Oil Safe, Effective, and Healthy? Read This First

AHA Publisher — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 07:00:14 +0000

Dr. Don Colbert – Do you have questions about hemp oil? You’ve likely heard stories of people using it for discomfort and joint stiffness, depressed or anxious moods, and more. But, what is it really? Is it safe? Healthy? Is it legal? Here are the basics of hemp oil, and the potential benefits many users experience. In addition, find out more about our new and exciting product below: Dr. Colbert’s Nano-Science Hemp Oil! Hemp Oil 101 Like most plants found on Earth, the hemp plant has many active compounds. Biologically, hemp is classified as a cannabis plant. It contains a myriad of beneficial compounds that have been shown to support many different aspects of health. Additionally, hemp is a strong fibrous plant. It is used to make paper, rope, clothes, fuel, and textiles. There are actually many formulations of hemp oil on the market, each with its own pros and cons. Benefits of Hemp Oil Why use hemp oil when there are other plant-based compounds available? Hemp oil, especially nano-particle oils, is different from many other plant-based compounds. In fact, it: Supports healthy, stable moods (1) Promotes stress relief and normalized cortisol levels Supports comfortable, healthy joints (2) Encourages healthy sleep habits (3) Promotes healthy skin with fewer irregularities and blemishes (4) Supports healthy brain and nervous system functions (5) Encourages healthy cardiovascular functions and normalized inflammatory actions (6) Hemp Oil and Formulations There are many formulations of hemp oil available. These include: 1. OILS AND TINCTURES Oils and tinctures are mixtures of CBD oil and another liquid, usually another oil or an alcohol. They are typically placed under the tongue and absorbed via the capillaries in the mouth. 2. CAPSULES AND CONVENTIONAL PILLS Hemp capsules and pills are gaining a lot of popularity. In fact, the FDA recently approved one pill for seizure conditions and digestive issues (1). Capsules and pills have the advantage of being formulated to withstand digestive acids and enzymes when delivering hemp oil to the body. 3. NANO-PARTICLE OILS What’s more, there are now nano-particle hemp oils. Nano-particle hemp molecules are coated with very small organic compounds, like liposomes or lipid nanoparticles. These nanoparticles increase the stability and rate of delivery of hemp oil to the bloodstream compared to conventional hemp oil. In addition, nano-particles are thought to allow the hemp oil compounds to remain in the body and interact with tissues for a longer period of time after delivery. One 2017 animal study found that oral nano-particle compounds were 600% more bioavailable than non-nano particles (7). This is a significant increase. While new to hemp oil, nano-particles have been used for decades in supplements and medications. It is the optimal formulation. 4. EDIBLES Edibles are another hemp oil option. They are usually in the form of cookies, gummies, or other foods. They are generally tasty, but do have to go through digestion before they are absorbed, without being protected from acids and enzymes. 5. CREAMS AND LOTIONS Hemp oil can also be absorbed through the skin, but likely at a lower concentration than oral formulations. 6. VAPING Vaping is the process of inhaling vaporized hemp oil. While this does produce quick absorption, there is significant concern that vaping may damage delicate lung tissue and is NOT advised. Hemp Oil Side Effects Unlike many pharmaceuticals, hemp oil has very few known side effects. In fact, hemp oil is generally well tolerated and considered safe. However, like other plant-based compounds, there are some individuals who won’t tolerate it as well as others. Some possible side effects include diarrhea, changes in weight or appetite, and fatigue (8). In addition, hemp oil may interact with medications. Specifically, it can be an issue for any mediation with a “grapefruit warning.” Like grapefruit, hemp oil may interfere with cytochromes P450 (CYPs). This is a group of enzymes that are important to drug metabolism (9). If you take any medications, be sure to talk to your doctor first before adding hemp oil. Is Hemp Oil Legal? At this time, hemp oil products (with less than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol) are legal federally, but not legal under some state laws. If you are unsure, inquire in your state regarding hemp oil laws. INTRODUCING DR. COLBERT’S NANO-SCIENCE HEMP OIL 1000MG BROAD SPECTRUM (CINNAMON FLAVOR) Introducing Dr. Colbert’s Nano-Science Hemp Oil! Through extensive research and innovation, Dr. Colbert has developed a broad-spectrum hemp oil using nano-particle technology. This easy-to-use hemp oil is organically grown, vegan, and GMO-free. It contains organic hemp oil, healthy MCT oil, and natural flavors. You can now enjoy the benefits described above in one easy-to-take, cinnamon-flavored dropperful per day. Bottom Line Hemp oil has the potential to support healthy functions throughout the body. Use Dr. Colbert’s new, safe, and effective formulation each day to reduce discomfort and support health each day. If you are interested in hemp oil, this guide is a quick and easy reference for your questions regarding its sources, formulations, potential benefits, safety, and legality. To read the original article click here.

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