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-- By Erica Sastre, LMT  Photo by Christin Hume on Unsplash A: Hello world, this is Erica Sastre, LMT I'm here to answer this weeks Q & A. I'll be talking about CBD! Many of our patients have been enjoying our Mago Green CBD massage lotion. We want to spread awareness and dispel any undue anxiety about trying CBD as medical treatment. I'll write more on this for future blogs, there is a lot of information to explore! Today we are going to go over the CBD basics... What does “CBD” mean? When something is labeled as a CBD product, it is shorthand for the chemical called Cannabidiol, and is a featured ingredient in these products. CBD can be extracted from plants, or made synthetically in a laboratory. THC, short for Tetrahydrocannabinol, is classified as a Schedule I Controlled Substance, and its sale and consumption is regulated or restricted in most states. There is also a lot of social taboo surrounding THC. THC, is another chemical that can also be extracted from various species of cannabis plants for medicinal and recreational uses. This is where the science gets tricky and people get antsy. Patients biggest anxiety about trying CBD treatment is it’s relation to THC. They are both cannabinoid chemicals that can be extracted from cannabis plants or made in a lab. So far they sound pretty similar… THC and CBD are just two in the chemical family called cannabinoids. There are actually over 100 cannabinoid chemicals that can be extracted from cannabis plants. They are related but have differing effects on the human body, and offer different benefits to medical patients. Not all cannabis plants are the same! Different species and strains of cannabis plant create different levels of CBD, TCH and other cannabinoids. Our Mago Green CBD comes from hemp cannabis, which is distinct from other cannabis plants that are used to create different types of medical treatments or used for recreation. Think of them as cousins. There are many species within the genus of cannabis plants. This is common in the plant kingdom with most plants have multiple species within a genus. With selective breeding we can create further differences between plants of the same species. For instance, let's make an example of plant we can find in the grocery store: Kale!  Ultimate Guide to Different Types of Kale and How to Use Them....  Brassica Oleracea is a genus of plant, the species. Under this umbrella we have different species of vegetables... Kale, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Collards and more! These plants are all very different! They look different, cook different, and have very different nutritional properties. We also know that there are different kinds of kale! Curly Kale, Red Kale, Baby Kale, Lacinato Kale, Ornamental Kale, Chinese Kale, Siberian Kale, Redbor Kale… Next year there will be even more kale options thanks to clever horticulturalists!
Therefore, you can easily understand that the plant we call hemp, though it is a type of Cannabis Sativa, it is very different than other Cannabis Sativa plants that have higher levels of TCH. The hemp we use to make our massage lotion has very high levels of beneficial non-psychoactive CBD. Only THC will get you cause an altered mental state. There is so little TCH in hemp that it is perfectly legal to use, and available without a prescription in all 50 states. You have probably interacted with hemp before! New England was once a major grower and exporter of hemp! We use hemp to make clothes, rope, soap, fuel, food, and more without it being a big deal. So why not in your chiropractic treatment? CBD is awesome! Try it for arthritis, chronic pain, muscle tension, anxiety, inflammation, and is great for your skin! At Norwalk Sports & Spine we use CBD to spot treat problem areas. It pairs well with other manual treatments such as Graston Technique. In our massage we use lotion on the whole body to relieve pain points as well as promote greater systemic relaxation. Next time you make a massage appointment, ask about enhancing your treatment with CBD massage lotion! ~ Erica Sastre, LMT References and Further reading... - Scientific article on Cannabinoids as antioxidants and neuroprotectants. - Different Types of Cannabinoids from Citiva.com - Different Types of Kale from Amy Sowder on Chow Hound.com - More in depth article about CBD vs THC from Healthy Hemp Oil.com
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Don
4/15/2021 02:55:43 am
I am 80 going on 45 have 2 knee replacements and a titanium spine (motor cycle crash some years ago) culminating in much pain from waist down and need relief, how do I purchase and price please. Don davey. 32 eardley st. Launceston. Tasmania. Australia. 7249 0407801995 4/21/2021 05:53:57 am
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Erica Sastre, LMT's explanation of CBD is incredibly informative and easy to understand. She breaks down complex concepts like cannabinoids and different species of cannabis plants into simple terms, making it accessible for everyone. I appreciate her analogy of comparing cannabis plants to different types of kale, which helps illustrate the diversity within the genus. Moreover, her emphasis on the distinction between CBD and THC, as well as the legal status of hemp-derived CBD, clears up common misconceptions and alleviates anxieties about trying CBD treatments. Overall, this article has greatly improved my understanding of CBD and its potential benefits, and I feel more confident in exploring CBD as a medical treatment option. Great job, Erica, for making such an important topic so approachable and easy to grasp! Leave a Reply. |
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