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The Healing Properties of Plants

Positive Results from Hemp CBD Use

by Bill Reneau

In the previous Plant Medicine article, I shared some of the benefits of adding plants to your home this winter or anytime. This month, I’d like to provide some feedback from our customers that have used Charlotte’s Web Hemp CBD over the past 15 months.

But first, I’d like to review some of the areas we shared previously when purchasing a hemp CBD product. Because of the of many realized benefits of hemp CBD, along with its availability, popularity and legal status, over the past several years, many retailers have added numerous products containing hemp CBD hoping to capitalize on the opportunity. Unfortunately, profit is typically the goal and not necessarily quality when delivering products to the consumer. The other challenge most consumers face along with finding a quality product is understanding the information on the packaging. Typically, you’ll see the strength of the product in milligrams and often what is not clear is what this measurement is referring to. It could pertain to dosage, CBD, hemp or the total volume of the package.

Because purchasing hemp CBD can be confusing, we created a product matrix for our customers, specifically for Charlotte’s Web, to show the dosage, strength in milligrams of both CBD and hemp extract along with the beneficial use for each their products. Because of the quality of this product and an educated customer, we’ve had many repeat customers sharing their success stories of the use of this

product. Among the many benefits experienced by customers have been for symptoms of pain, anxiety and sleep.

(Pain) Customers reported relief from pain from arthritis, neuropathy, chemotherapy, bulging discs, herniated discs, sciatica, back injuries, muscle aches, fatigue, headaches, migraines, new pain and post-surgery pain. (Anxiety) Customers reported a sense of calm and reduced anxiety; some customers said that they were able to stop taking their anxiety and depression medication. (Sleep) Customers reported that they were able to sleep through the night without being groggy in the morning; those undergoing chemotherapy stated it helped them with sleep and pain. We also heard from customers that were using this product for autism, epilepsy and seizures.

We are so happy to hear all of the positive results from our customers. We wanted to take this opportunity to remind you of the many benefits of natural and alternative ways of getting to a healthier you. Wishing you the best 2020 has to offer.

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My CBD Story

by Jennifer Phillips

CBD gummies, CBD oil, CBD topical treatments… it can be hard to figure out how to start.

I admit to a tendency to get overly excited about new supplements, herbs and approaches that I learn at seminars, webinars or natural health magazines. However, as a doctor of naturopathic medicine, I have adopted the philosophy that “time will tell”. Time separates fact, fiction and fad. A year ago, I decided to try it for myself. Whenever I can, I make myself the first trial.

Yes, I am a guinea pig. There’s no better way see what happens and what to expect from a new approach. However, that’s a problem when I’m allergic to an ingredient. Years ago, I found out, after accidental ingestion of marijuana (in chocolate, a long story) that I am allergic to it. After three hours of severe dizziness and vomiting, I was cured of any desire to do that again.

I relay this experience to underline the fact that CBD does not have appreciable amounts of THC. CBD is hemp derived, which means that it has 3% or less THC content. And yes, you guessed it, I did not have any problem when I tried CBD. In fact, I slept great. Since then I have been recommending CBD regularly for patients

with sleep issues. The results have been showing a lot more than just sleep benefits. It’s been shown to also help with anxiety, stress and depressive issues. In short, this realm of therapy can help in many different situations with little concern of side effects and no risk of dependency. Since good sleep and low stress levels are major precursors to good health, that’s a great place to start.

CBD is dispensed in the form of capsules and liquid. I prefer to start with liquid as it’s easier to titrate, or adjust dosage, to discover the best dosage for you. There is no downside to taking less or more than you need, it simply will not work optimally. So my suggestion is to start low and slowly increase until sleep is sound and restful. I suggest a dosage of five to 10 milligrams at bedtime to help with sleep. I have a preferred brand, but do your own research. Look for a brand made without solvents, with clear dosages and reputable third-party testing.

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