CBD Treatment
Hi, thank you for coming back for the latest edition of Beyond Primary Care’s blog- CBD treatment. In Beyond Primary Care blogs we highlight healthcare news, advice for medical conditions, and how membership for care works! Beyond Primary Care is an insurance free, membership based family medicine clinic. Beyond Primary Care is the highest rated Direct Primary Care clinic serving patients in Ann Arbor and throughout Washtenaw, Livingston, and Wayne counties giving families and employers peace of mind about healthcare costs by providing affordable and accessible primary care services.
In this blog post, we wanted to give our patients and prospective patients updates on effective and affordable CBD treatment options.
How CBD Works
CBD is a compound derived from the marijuana plant called cannabidol, or CBD. The best-known compound from the marijuana plant is tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC. Unlike THC, the main psychoactive component of cannabis, CBD is not thought to have intoxicating effects. CBD works by interacting with the body’s endocannabinoid system, a network of receptors found through out the body that control some of our most vital functions to help us perform and feel our best.
What does CBD Do?
Yes, there is evidence that CBD regulates important bodily functions. These functions include: Pain
Inflammation
Mood
Energy metabolism
Sleep
Anxiety
Stress
CBD doesn’t work for all medical conditions, though. As example, there is no evidence CBD cures cancer. Everyone’s body is unique and reacts differently to mediations, supplements, and even treatments like CBD. Those reactions may vary in effectiveness and duration.
Is CBD Safe?
For adults, CBD appears to be a very safe product. A 2018 World Health Organization Report called CBD “generally well-tolerated with a good safety profile.” It also found that CBD was not addictive. CBD may interact with certain medications, so always check with your physician prior to use. Avoid illegally sold CBD products, sometimes called ‘bath salts.’ These products may impair mental function in some people and have a detrimental risk.
How to Take CBD
It is important to take notes when first starting your CBD regimen so that you can figure out what dose works best for you. CBD dosing is a bell-shaped curve with an optimal peak. Low doses of CBD can be energizing while higher doses can be relaxing. You may prefer different dosing strategies at different points in your day. Just like medications, consistency is important with taking the CBDs daily. A good piece of wisdom regarding starting CBD is “start low and go slow.”
CBD can be taken orally, as a tablet, chewable, or tincture. CBD can also be incorporated into solutions such as foams and topically administered.
CBD Treatment
At Beyond Primary Care, we proudly offer Dr. Lisa’s CBD Solutions.
Products available to our patients include:
CBD fruit chews in an assorted berry pack
CBD tablets
CBD topical pain relief foam
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