A 2014 study found that traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients who tested positive for THC were more likely to survive with less impairment than TBI patients who abstained from marijuana.
Preclinical research and anecdotal accounts indicate that CBD is highly active against brain ischemia, modulating many of the molecular hallmarks of TBI pathology.
CBD normalizes post-ischemic heart arrhythmia and limits the size of damaged brain tissue in mice when administered shortly before or after a closed head injury.
CBD produces no intoxicating effects, no THC-like high, and its use does not lead to tolerance.
As yet there have been no FDA-approved clinical trials to determine the efficacy of CBD-rich cannabis oil extracts for traumatic brain injury.
2018 was the year CBD was on everyone's lips, thanks to plenty of media buzz and the suddenly-ubiquitous presence of an array of CBD-infused beverages, lotions and self-care products. It was also the year "CBD gummies" reached No. 3 on Google's most popular search terms. And I'm willing to go out on a limb that a significant portion of those searches were made by Baby Boomers.
Cannabidiol (CBD), a non-intoxicating compound found in cannabis, is being touted as a natural remedy for chronic pain, insomnia, depression and anxiety, among other conditions. The research to prove CBD's therapeutic outcomes is still largely forthcoming. But even without the science, it's no wonder that adults over 50, who suffer most from these conditions, are behind one of the fastest growing market segments for CBD products.
Is CBD legal in Texas? Yes and No.
Here's how to buy CBD oil in Texas in 2018 — legally.
Is CBD legal in Texas? This is one of those questions where the answer to which depends on who you ask and how you frame the question.
CBD is not just for the unwell, however. There is a growing body of scientific research that shows CBD has the power to reduce levels of anxiety and stress, lower inflammation, relax the body and mind, and subtly lift the mood. Being fairly healthy myself, I decided to use CBD to see if it would help me handle everyday stress and anxiety. I used this 8% CBD oil from Love Hemp (peppermint was my favorite flavor).