How to start taking CBD oil

Introduction

First of all, it is essential that you know that the use of CBD as an alternative to relieve pain has become very popular lately. We assume that if you have reached this page you will have at least some basic notions about it, and you are looking for an effective and healthy way to cope with your ailments . However, you may be wondering:

What is CBD oil? What percentages of CBD are there ? What is the proper dose I should take? How should I take it?

If this is your case, you have come to the right place , since we are going to answer your questions and provide you with everything you need to know before starting to consume CBD.

 

What is CBD oil?

Hemp oil is not the same as weed or cannabidiol oil, this oil is derived from hemp seeds and has minimal CBD. On the other hand, pure CBD oil is extracted from marijuana or high-CBD industrial hemp that is later mixed with hemp seed oil or olive oil to make it more flavorful, since its original flavor is usually quite strong since It is often described as "doughy", although our CBD hemp oil has a runny consistency and delicate flavor that is much lighter than others available on the market.

Food supplement, not medication

It is important to note that CBD oils are not medicines. These oils work on the endocannabinoid system, making our body able to react against conditions such as anxiety, stress or chronic pain, helping to prevent epileptic seizures by working on brain cells that may be damaged and helping to reverse ailments naturally.

How to take CBD?

One of the most common applications is oil , in fact CBD oil is one of the preferred alternatives when using the cannabinoid as a pain treatment.

One of the biggest doubts that arise before consuming CBD is whether it is safe for health and if it will have side effects, since we have very internalized the concept of Cannabis regarding THC, and therefore, its psychoactive effects. But you don't have to worry, since the use of the oil is completely safe , therapeutic , and has even been approved by the World Health Organization (WHO) since 2017. And in case you were wondering, it does not place .

It must be borne in mind that there is no single dose when we talk about CBD . The amount that determines the ideal dose varies from person to person depending on a number of factors, such as age, weight, and the ailment we have.

How to calculate the right dose of CBD?

We recommend the stepping method to find the amount that will determine our ideal dose of CBD products.

Leinow & Birnbaum recommend in their book "CBD: A patient's guide to Medical Cannabis" start with a micro dose , dose or standard dose depending on the type of symptoms we have.

It is a good idea to ask our doctor for advice on the amount of CBD we should take.

Micro dose

The amount of 9 to 22.5 mg of CBD per day (CBD/dose/day), depending on your weight, is a micro dose that many users take for the following conditions:

• Sleep disorders such as insomnia
• Migraine and other types of headaches
• Ups and downs in mood
• Nausea and menopausal symptoms
• PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• stress and restlessness
• metabolic disorders

standard dosage

The amount of 12 to 30mg per day, always depending on your weight, is the recommended dose for the following conditions:

• Chronic pain
• inflammations
• Autoimmune diseases
• Lyme's desease
• moderate anxiety disorder
• Depression
• fibromyalgia
• Multiple sclerosis
• Autism
• Crohn's disease and IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)
• Rheumatoid arthritis.

Here is a table where you will more easily see the recommended dose for each level of ailment and weight:

Always consult with a medical professional

It is important to always consult with a healthcare professional before consuming CBD for medical conditions, as CBD products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.

Any information or marketing material is not intended to be a substitute for information provided by a professional.