Uses of CBD
There are some studies and research that shows there's possibility that CBD could be supportive of anti-inflammatory processes and anti-anxiety effects. [04:25]
How does it work?
We have a series of receptors in our body that are part of what we call the endocannabinoid system, and when CBD stimulates these receptors, there is a potential for modulation of inflammation and pain, and also anti-anxiety properties based on how it affects your neurotransmitters; dopamine and glutamate releases. [04:45]
There's significant study that's been done on marijuana in proper for years back into the 60s and 70s, and one of the things that has been discovered are the CB1 and CB2 receptors, where both THC, and now CBD have influence on. And I'd like to give the analogy at the seminars that I've been giving in the last six months that a receptor in the body is kind of like a keyhole, and drugs or prescription drugs often affect receptors. And so in this case, CBD is a supplement or a natural product that has a key like shape that when you put it next to this lock, which is the receptor, it doesn't necessarily perfectly unlock the lock, but everybody probably has a key at home that's really worn down and you can kind of stick it in a lock it doesn't belong in and jiggle it and you sometimes can open that lock. [05:54]
Well, CBD and THC both have effects on receptors and as a result, they get a response in the body and that's where we believe that some of these anti-inflammatory and possibly anti-anxiety effects can happen. [06:52]
What is endocannabinoid system?
We have this whole system in our body, you're familiar with the respiratory system, or your digestive system, or your cardiovascular system. Well, we have what we call an endocannabinoid system, and it's this giant system of receptors in our body that can be stimulated by CBD, and also by medical marijuana or THC. [07:27]
What types of CBD are there?
There are a number of different forms. There are tinctures which are like an oil product where you'd administer it in a dropper under the tongue. There are capsules which you'd swallow orally, and there's topicals, creams, salves, lotions, ointments, and there's even inhaled smoke products which I can't get real excited about given some of the dangers we've learned about vaping lately, but there are inhaled products out there too. So, those are some of the forms and they can be used for different reasons. [09:47]
Other Keynotes
● Brad explained full spectrum, isolate, and broad spectrum CBD. [16:05]
● Discussion on dosages of different types of CBD. [17:54]
● CBD for pets and it helps with anxiety in pets. [26:17]