It’s the natural alternative on everyone’s lips: CBD oil. From doctors to dieticians, veterinarians and even your local yogi – everyone’s got a different recommendation for a different cause. So, let’s take a walkthrough on some of the benefits of daily supplementation with CBD.

1. Reaching homeostasis

When our bodies are balanced and healthy, this is called homeostasis. Our bodies are constantly working to achieve it – our thyroid, metabolism, the entire system works day in and day out to balance the changes that external factors make to our bodies.

Another part working hard to reach homeostasis is something called our endocannabinoid system. Its role is to manage and balance the messages sent between our cells. If your body is battling inflammation or sickness, your endocannabinoid system will be triggered, activating a response that aims to return the body back to its regular function. When you supplement with CBD, you support this endocannabinoid system.

It’s been theorised that people who respond well to CBD treatments may have had endocannabinoid deficiencies which link to conditions like fibromyalgia and IBS.  In short: supplementing with CBD activates your body’s natural endocannabinoid receptors and helps to maintain the regular function of your systems.

2. Relief from inflammation

On that note – Inflammation is often the culprit of numerous health disorders, starting at general internal and external pain and swelling, and venturing all the way into other health issues – Some minor, such as acne, and others more major, like arthritis, and certain neurodegenerative diseases.

The endocannabinoid system has been found to assist with inflammation in the body, and with the addition of CBD oil – These beneficial and anti-inflammatory effects are amplified, meaning people with inflammatory conditions can possibly gain from the benefits of CBD oil.

3. Managing anxiety

Serotonin is known as the happy hormone, and for a good reason! Serotonin acts as a neurotransmitter in the body which helps to keep your mood nice and stabilized, it also happens to assist with bone density and bowel function.

If you suffer from depression or anxiety, it’s very likely that your body will be producing very low levels of serotonin, so when you use CBD oil to manage your anxiety, the CBD interacts with your body’s receptors, which in turn interacts with the serotonin in the body, and can help to leave you feeling calmer and more balanced.

4. Managing nausea often associated with anxiety

Many people suffer from symptoms of anxiety, like nausea in the morning or during a stressful time, when your anxiety is triggered. But as we know, nausea can be linked to many different issues: infection, food poisoning, motion sickness, concussions, a reaction to medication…the list goes on.

Studies show CBD can help with easing anxiety, which in turn eases the chronic nausea experienced by some patients. Furthermore, CBD interacts with serotonin releasing receptors which, in small doses, has shown to help with nausea and vomiting.

5. Relief from headaches & migraines

You might know it all too well: sensitivity to light/sound/smell/touch, a throbbing pain in specific parts of your head, these are some of the symptoms of a bad headache or chronic migraines. In fact, 12% of the world suffers from migraines. Studies show that cannabinoids were found to bind to an area of the brain that modulates pain transmission, which also links to migraine generation – showing promising results in how using CBD oil for pain can help.

6. Improvement of sleep

Studies suggest that a high dose of CBD may assist with sleep, as opposed to the regular low dosage recommended for the management of anxiety. Cortisol, otherwise known as the stress hormone, usually peaks in the morning, however, if you suffer from poor quality of sleep or insomnia, you may be experiencing those cortisol peaks at night.

Studies suggest that CBD can act as a sedative as it affects how cortisol gets released in the body.  While using CBD oil for improved sleep is, according to research, more of a short-term solution, it may be worth a try, particularly if you’re also battling with inflammation, anxiety or pain.

And those are just some of the benefits of CBD! 

There’s a reason why it’s so trendy: so many people have found it helpful for a wide variety of conditions or use it as a supplement for different reasons. If you’re interested in the world of CBD, speak to your doctor about taking a daily dose of Rethink CBD. Bonus: it’s NAPPI coded, so if your doctor or healthcare provider prescribes it, it’s possible your medical aid will accept your claim. You can also ask your friendly Pharmacist to try and claim it!

View our full range of CBD products, including CBD oils, teas and booster shots.