Month: April 2019
CBD may benefit IBS
Why might CBD help with IBS? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder of the colon that affects the intestinal tract and is often both a direct cause and the result of stress. Stress can cause a change in the composition of bacteria in the gut microbiome, causing flare ups like IBS. On the other hand, existing gut issues that cause IBS symptoms may also induce feelings of stress and anxiety. This is a direct result of the gut-brain connection. Both issues might be aided with the introduction of Cannabidiol (CBD).
IBS occurs when your colon does not contract normally and instead contracts at random, causing symptoms like abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, as well as chronic constipation and/or diarrhea. While everyone suffers from bowel changes now and then, if you have IBS, the symptoms are more severe, or occur more often.
For many, these symptoms can severely limit your social interactions, travel, work options, and relationships. While there is no cure for irritable bowel syndrome, doctors have found that changes in lifestyle such as physical exercise, diet changes, more fiber, and stress management can help treat symptoms of IBS.
Understanding how stress can lead to IBS symptoms can begin by examining the “second brain”—our digestive system. Scientists have found that the gut has so many nerves in the walls of the digestive system that send signals back and forth to the brain, that it acts as a “second brain.”
The types of bacteria in our gut determine which signals are sent, which can impact our physical health, our mood, and even the way we think. This connection between the gut and brain is called the gut-brain axis.
Because of this connection, it is critical that the gut microbiome, the community of bacteria and other microbes, remains balanced and healthy so that the digestive tract functions effectively. With a healthy gut microbiome, we feel less anxiety and stress, and subsequently have fewer IBS symptoms.
It’s also important to remember that this connection runs both ways, so stress and anxiety can cause changes in the gut microbiome, resulting in the growth of undesirable bacteria that can lead to inflammation and increased risk for disease, including gastrointestinal disorders like IBS.
Because IBS can be caused both by an unhealthy gut microbiome and chronic stress and anxiety, it makes sense that treatment involves both stress management and dietary changes to improve the gut microbiome. If you feel chronic stress, your doctor may recommend stress management techniques, physical exercise, or therapy. Reducing stress can help lessen anxiety.
Dr Edward Russo a leader in CBD research says:
“Well, yes it does in a very important way. There’s been some very interesting work done recently that shows that the microbiome, which is a collection of natural bacterium in the gut, has a great deal to do with our health overall. Whether someone has problems with inflammation or not, it provides neurotransmitters that go to the brain, effects our moods in a very key way, it’s very involved in autoimmune diseases. What was found is that THC actually stimulates production of some of the more beneficial bacterium and suppresses the disease-causing bacteria like clostridia that produces severe diarrhea syndrome.”
There is an emerging area of research in its infancy that has shown CBD can benefit the microbiome in conjunction with the endocannabidiol system (ECS) that we previously discussed in our blog. With all the upcoming benefits of CBD if you suffer from IBS wouldn’t getting on a CBD protocol be worth a try? Contact us, we can help make a healthy choice!
CTFO and Getting Paid
How we get paid. Funny thing. Every organization has a pyramid. The difference between the corporation most work for in the pyramid and the CTFO organizational structure is you get to earn how much you want and you can get profit-sharing and you get a will-able and sellable business.
I guess if I have to pick a pyramid… I’m picking this one, LOL
In the traditional corporate structure how much you work is determined by someone else. In a corporate structure how much you are paid is determined by someone else. And you will rarely, if ever, earn more than the person above you.
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The Power of CBDA: Why You Want It
Have you heard of CBDA? We now know that as well as cannabinoids, cannabis contains many other beneficial substances including polyunsaturated fatty acids, proteins and terpenes. However, it is cannabinoids which have grabbed the most attention from the public due to their healing properties and importance to our Endocannabinoid System.
The two cannabinoids that are getting the most attention are THC and CBD. We know THC, provides the high associated with marijuana, and CBD and it’s potential health benefits. But what about the lesser known Phyto cannabinoid like Cannabidiolic acid (CBDA).
CBDA is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid and the acidic precursor to CBD. CBDA can be found in abundance in the live or raw form of cannabis. CBDA converts to CBD through decarboxylation which occurs when cannabis is exposed to heat and time. This also means that CBDA is fragile in the human body as it breaks down with the heat in our bodies making it CBD.
CBDA isn’t known to bind directly with the CB1 and CB2 receptors of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) but rather inhibits the COX-2 enzyme. This gives CBDA the potential to reduce of inflammatory activity and pain throughout the body in a unique way from CBD itself. As many know, NSAIDS and highly addictive prescription pain killers attach to the COX-2 enzyme.
There is also early research that CBDA enhances the serotonin production which could provide relief to those suffering vomiting and nausea, and prolonged deep sadness.
Our 10x Pure CBD oil has CBDA with all the accredited testing for potency, hygiene and absorbency up to 90%, and it’s water attaching ability as shared in a previous post, is also showing that with our patented covalent bonding Supercharged 10xPure, we are able to protect the CBDA from going through the damaging process.
Just because some companies bottle says CBDA on it, what is important to know is it is very likely to be destroyed before reaching the target. To get the best of the best, think 10X!