CBD Oil is most definitely taking the country by storm. I know so many people that are now using this non-psychoactive compound for a variety of issues. Cannabidiol is one of the cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant and recently has been the subject of much research.

It is a safe and effective option for many patients who are concerned about the effects of THC in medical marijuana. CBD oils vary on the exact concentration of CBD and the ratio of CBD to THC. It depends on the manufacturer and the product you choose. Do your due diligence.

CBD oils can offer many health benefits for patients and consumers including:

Reducing the risk of Diabetes has been found to be one of the major benefits of CBD oil. This health benefit is rarely discussed. In a recent study using non-obese diabetes-prone female mice it was reported that only 32% of the mice who were treated with the CBD oil developed diabetes while 100% of the untreated group did develop diabetes.

Sleep issues can be treated with CBD oil as well. I have family members who have never used marijuana and are currently using CBD to help with their sleep difficulties. It is very helpful and has no side effects either.

Pain relief is the biggest health benefit of this oil and CBD could be used to alleviate the opioid crisis in our nation today. The CBD interacts with the brain to reduce pain and inflammation. It has been found to offer great pain relief with no side effects in patients.

Seizure frequency dropped by almost 40% when used by epilepsy patients. A recent study confirmed these findings in adults whose seizures were induced by fever.

CBD has been found to be beneficial in combatting anxiety in many patients as well. It has been found to significantly reduce anxiety and also can be used to treat other mental health conditions.

It may also be a valuable treatment for cancer patients in many different ways. It has been found to amplify the death of tumor cells in leukemia and colon cancer. It has also been found to stop cancer cells from spreading in cervical cancer. It has not been proven to cure cancer as of yet but definitely shows promise.

CBD oil can be used for treatment of so many issues and more great uses are being found for it every day. 

Mary Crawford, HealthCare Employment Network