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CBD: The Key To Healthy Skin
Who doesn’t dream of having flawless, glowing skin? Beauty has become a 532 Billion dollar industry and is still growing each year. With so many people chasing the dream of having clear skin it makes sense that they would turn to this natural anti-inflammatory for a little extra boost. Whether you have an incurable skin condition and are looking for relief or you want to give your skin that extra glow, CBD could be exactly what you have been searching for.

How does CBD work?

CBD is a natural substance found in marijuana and hemp, and is commonly referred to as the “bliss molecule”. It stimulates the production of an endocannabinoid that your body already produces which is responsible for reducing inflammation, and pain. It doesn’t give the feeling of being “high” while still creating a sense of calm and well-being. This is true whether it’s ingested or applied directly to the skin.

CBD for Acne-Prone Skin

More than 90% of the population has struggled with acne at some point in their lives. With so many people suffering you think there would be more mainstream solutions that don’t cause the skin to become much worse before it has a chance to heal and become better (If it works). Currently, most treatments contain retinol which leads to dry skin, redness, puffiness, and peeling. Acne can be caused by many things such as excess oil production, clogged pores, and inflammation.

CBD is the perfect natural remedy as it is a known anti-inflammatory that right away helps bring down the redness and irritation to the skin caused by acne. Beyond that, it’s also an amazing moisturizer that can hydrate while regulation the skin’s oil production. CBD oil targets the problem-causing cells, unlike prescription drugs. This means that while your skin is healing you will not experience the same dryness or skin irritation.

CBD For Aging Skin

Everyone wants to age gracefully. There are always aggressive treatments like facelifts, botox, and plastic surgery which are so popular with ageless celebrities like Madonna. CBD may not be as effective but it is a natural way to make your skin look more youthful. As you age, your skin becomes damaged by the sun, and pollutants which cause it to look dull, ruddy, and wrinkly. CBD counteracts this radical damage which reduces inflammation and keeps your skin hydrated and healthy-looking.

CBD for Managing Eczema

Eczema is an uncomfortable, itchy skin condition that affects more than 30% of North Americans. It causes the skin to crack, become extremely itchy, and turn red. There is no cure for this painful skin ailment and scientists still aren’t sure what causes it. One theory is that it’s a type of allergic inflammation. This is where CBD shines, it interacts with your endocannabinoid system which is directly responsible for these flare-ups. With its incredible anti-inflammatory and moisturizing effects, it works better than most harsh prescription creams. Another huge benefit of this natural medication is that there are almost no side effects. The only thing you have to lose by trying this alternative treatment is itchy, painful skin.

CBD To Hydrate Dry Skin

Dry skin is something that a lot of people have to deal with on a daily basis. This may not seem like a huge deal, why not just moisturize? For some people, it doesn’t work as well as the brand promises which can also lead to another problem: over-moisturizing. When you over-moisturize your skin stops producing the healthy oils it needs. This then leads to even more dry skin which comes with itchiness and tightness. CBD oil remedies this with its perfect balance of nutrients which helps nourish your skin. Another benefit is that it doesn’t only prevent your skin from becoming overly oily while also increasing oil production for dry skin. CBD will help bring life back into your skin and make it look healthier than ever.

How to Use CBD Oil

So, like millions of others, you have decided to try out CBD to promote healthy skin. There are a million different ways to utilize this calming molecule into your routine whether in a lotion, rubbed directly onto the skin, cooked into your dinner, or blended into your morning smoothie.

Apply it directly onto your skin: This way is actually the most effective at treating specific problem areas. It’s more fast-acting because it bypasses the liver and is absorbed through endocannabinoid receptors on your skin. If this is the first time you have applied it to your skin always make sure to do a patch test. This will help you avoid any unwanted reactions.

One tested and popular method is to make a CBD oil, and essential oil mixture. This way there is no need to buy expensive lotions and products when you begin experimenting. Follow this recipe and add soothing essential oils that also help with anti-inflammatory issues and feel the difference right away.

Recipe:
- 1/4 cup CBD Oil
- -2tsp melted coconut oil
- 4-5 drops of essential oil
Ingest it: This is a really fun way! There are so many options. The easiest way is to put the CBD oil directly under your tongue and hold it there for 30 seconds. There are also endless other options from cooking with it or making some sweet treats.

How To Choose The Right CBD for You

Now that marijuana is legal in Canada and parts of America, the stigma around it has dissipated and CBD has become more mainstream. This is still fairly new for us so the regulations around it aren’t as strict as they eventually will be. This means that there are better products to order that will work better for you. Don’t be intimidated, just make sure to do your research. Always read reviews and educate yourself.
January 20, 2021
Treating Arthritis With CBD

Over 4 million Canadians suffer from some form of arthritis, making it one of the leading causes of long-term disability in Canada. The two most common forms of this condition are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Osteoarthritis (OA).

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. OA attacks the cartilage in the bone, causing symptoms like deep joint pain, joint stiffness, and inflammation. This condition can develop at any age but affects more men before the age of 45, and more women after the age of 45. It usually affects the hands, feet, knees, hips, and spine.

Rheumatoid Arthritis can develop at any age, but most commonly appears sometime between the ages of 25 and 50. It affects over 1% of Canadians. RA is considered to be an autoimmune disease that causes a loss of function in the joints, and symptoms such as severe inflammation and chronic pain.

In its early stages, arthritis is usually treated with Non-Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), while in it’s later stages it is attacked with Disease Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (DMARDs), steroidal injections, or corticosteroids, depending on the kind of arthritis. These drugs can expose patients to a variety of side effects and illnesses. For instance, NSAIDs such as Aspirin or Ibuprofen have a nasty reputation for damaging stomach lining and causing ulcers. Moreover, DMARDs alter immune function and can potentially expose patients to infections. Comparatively, CBD (Cannabidiol) can treat the same conditions while causing fewer, and less serious, side effects.

CBD’s ability to suppress inflammation and reduce chronic pain makes it ideal for treating arthritis. A 2014 study found that the body’s endocannabinoid system plays a key role in the pathophysiology of arthritis, especially in the “regulation of pain, inflammation, and joint function”. CBD is known to interact with the endocannabinoid system by indirectly binding to CB1 and CB2 receptors, and thus disrupting the development of inflammation, and the pain that comes along with it. The same study further concluded that CBD has shown promise as a treatment for osteoarthritis.

Other studies have similarly concluded that CBD has the potential to be an effective treatment for multiple forms of arthritis. A 2006 human study concluded that “disease activity was significantly suppressed” following treatment with a 1:1 THC/CBD solution. A 2011 study on mice showed that CBD helped to decrease inflammatory pain by changing the way that pain receptors respond to stimulation. Moreover, a 2016 study found that topical CBD reduced “inflammation and pain-related behaviors”. And lastly, a 2017 study concluded that CBD “prevents pain and nerve damage in rat osteoarthritis”.

Whether conducted on humans, or animals, laboratory studies unanimously confirm that CBD can effectively treat multiple forms of arthritis, and the symptoms they cause. CBD has even been shown to help in the prevention of arthritis, by suppressing localized T-cell function, which plays a role in the development of rheumatoid arthritis.

CBD can be consumed in a variety of forms such as vape oils, capsules, edibles, tinctures, or high CBD plant strains. Check out our shop for to find a product that is just right for you.

March 17, 2018
How THC and CBD are Used to Treat Substance Abuse and Withdrawal

How THC and CBD is Used to Treat Substance Abuse and Withdrawal

In recent years, CBD has gained acceptance as a treatment for a large number of different conditions and illnesses. One of these conditions is withdrawal following substance abuse. Both THC and CBD have proven to be useful in treating withdrawal symptoms related to numerous drugs such as alcohol, opiates, and benzodiazepines (anti-anxiety drugs like lorazepam), just to name a few.

CBD is especially effective in treating withdrawal symptoms because of its anti-anxiety, anti-depressant, anti-psychotic, and pain relieving effects. CBD has not only shown to be effective during the withdrawal phase, but during other phases of addiction and substance abuse as well. CBD can even be helpful during the intoxication/active phase of an addiction, as it can decrease the euphoric sensation produced by opiates, rewire the reward process in the brain (upon ingestion of the drug), and thus reduce the attractiveness of the substance, and its potential for addiction. CBD has also shown promise as a post-addiction treatment in the prevention of relapses. CBD’s physical and psychological effects reduce the desire of recovering addicts to seek out any other substance. It is worth noting that studies on treating withdrawal with marijuana products have concluded that THC and CBD in combination are a much more effective treatment option than just one or the other.

As the opioid epidemic continues to unfold across Canada and the United States, rehabilitation practitioners are turning to unconventional treatment methods such as cannabis. According to an ABC15 report from last June, Blue Door Therapeutics, a Scottsdale Arizona rehabilitation clinic, is using marijuana to treat people with painkiller (opiate) addictions. Treatment with THC capsules has been successful in helping addicts to wean off of prescription pain pills like Oxycontin. In these patients, marijuana has been successful in mitigating withdrawal symptoms like headaches, nausea, muscle pain, depression, and anxiety. Moreover, because marijuana is not physically addictive, the treatment is not causing patients to replace one addiction with another, but is helping them reach a state of comfortable sobriety.

THC and CBD have also been shown to be effective in the treatment of alcohol withdrawal. Withdrawal symptoms set in after the effects of the last drink have worn off and include depression, anxiety, irritability, tremors, heart palpitations, and extreme fatigue. The main way in which CBD treats withdrawal is by stimulating CB1 receptors in the body and brain, resulting in a rewarding feeling of satisfaction. The strength of this rewarding stimulation can be amplified by taking both CBD and THC. This stimulation eliminates cravings for alcohol, and significantly reduces that possibility of relapse.

March 17, 2018
THC and CBD – What is The Difference?

THC and CBD – What is The Difference?

THC and CBD are two kinds of cannabinoids found naturally in the marijuana plant. They each have unique characteristics and benefits that are capable of treating a wide array of physical and psychological ailments. These cannabinoids can be isolated, removed from the plant, and placed into products such as vapes, capsules, and tinctures, which makes consumption more convenient and effective. Familiarizing yourself with both of these cannabinoids will help you to determine which one is ideal for incorporating into your treatment plan.

What is THC?

THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) is the main psychoactive cannabinoid found in the marijuana plant. THC is responsible for producing the conscience altering head high that is most commonly associated with marijuana. Most strains of marijuana have a THC content of between 10% and 30%. The strength of the psychoactive high experienced will depend on the percentage of THC in the product that is consumed. THC stimulates the release of dopamine in the brain, resulting in an uplifting and euphoric feeling. Additionally, THC can cause other psychoactive effects such as the intensification of sensory experiences, increased appetite, the distortion of time, and an increased desire for socialization. THC is commonly used to treat symptoms such as physical pain, headaches, depression, stress, sleep disorders, nausea, lack of appetite, glaucoma, inflammation and side effects from cancer treatments.

What is CBD?

CBD (Cannabidiol) is the second-best known cannabinoid in the marijuana plant. Whereas THC has gained a reputation for its psychoactive effects (as experienced through the euphoric head high it produces), CBD has practically no psychoactive effects whatsoever and will not alter your conscience, mood, or perception. Instead, CBD has become known for its medicinal properties and its ability to treat a variety of symptoms discretely and effectively. CBD produces a calming sedative effect that will still allow users to function normally throughout the day, with practically no side effects. Additionally, since it can be administered in forms such as tinctures, vapes, and capsules, CBD can be taken anywhere, and at any time when life leaves you feeling frustrated, stressed out, or incapable of concentrating. CBD is used to treat conditions such as physical pain, anxiety, depression, inflammation, arthritis, insomnia, nausea, and epilepsy. CBD is a particularly effective anti-inflammatory for joint pain and is considered to be a good choice for alleviating the pain that comes with various kinds of arthritis.

Since these two cannabinoids treat so many of the same conditions, it is recommended that users try taking them both at the same time for maximum effect. Pure Green Express carries a variety of products that contain THC and CBD. Check out our shop to see which products might work best for you.

March 17, 2018
Treating Anxiety With CBD

Treating Anxiety With CBD

While it may be hard to imagine for some, anxiety actually serves a beneficial purpose in human psychology. Anxiety can not only help us recognize and react to potential threats but can also motivate us to take action in response to certain situations. While these benefits may have served us very well in ancient times, nowadays anxiety is viewed as a disorder, and an obstacle to living happy, relaxed, and well-adjusted lives. Recent studies have shown that CBD (Cannabidiol) oil can be a particularly effective option for treating anxiety in both the short and long term.

While CBD does not produce the same euphoric, uplifting, or happy sensations as THC, it is capable of instilling users with a delightful feeling of relaxation. Instead of the psychoactive effects of THC, CBD produces pain relieving and anxiolytic effects, similar to those found in over the counter sedatives and anxiety medicines. However, over the counter, anti-anxiety medicines have a reputation for unpleasant side effects that can leave users feeling less sharp (cognitively) throughout the day and cause memory, dependence and withdrawal problems. Comparatively, CBD has minimal side effects and does not cause either physical dependence nor the unpleasant withdrawal symptoms that come with it. When administered responsibly, CBD is considered to be safe and well-tolerated.

Recent animal studies and human trials have demonstrated that CBD can be effective in reducing or eliminating anxiety altogether from test subjects. Following several animal studies, The National Institute on Drug Abuse concluded that subjects administered CBD had reduced stress, and fewer behavioral, and physiological symptoms of anxiety. A 2011 human study likewise concluded that, when compared to a placebo, test subjects administered CBD demonstrated reduced anxiety levels overall. Additional studies have also shown that CBD is capable of effectively treating a variety of anxiety disorders such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD), and may even treat anxiety-induced insomnia.

In addition to its anti-anxiety properties, CBD has been shown to activate numerous serotonin receptors in the brain. This means that CBD has the potential to treat other disorders that result from a lack of serotonin production in the brain. These include depression, substance dependence, and some of the negative symptoms of schizophrenia.

Human and animal trials have conclusively demonstrated that CBD can be used to treat a variety of psychological disorders including many different types of anxiety. Individuals currently treating their anxiety with over the counter medicines could benefit from switching to a treatment plan that is centered around CBD.

March 17, 2018