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The Benefits of CBD During Menopause

By StellaVia

The benefits of CBD during menopause, have been talked about for some time and are just beginning to get the attention they deserve.

Cannabidiol or CBD or is an ingredient, derived from the cannabis plant, which has been shown to be useful in treating a variety of health issues. Among women, the use of CBD is growing, according to surveys, as the benefits of CBD during menopause and other life events, becomes more widely known.

With knowledge comes the ability to make your own decisions about what to try, and to discover what works best for you. We want to support you in getting the information you need to make helpful choices.

For women who suffer from anxiety, sleeplessness, night sweats, and muscle and joint pain, CBD may offer much-needed relief.

New information, studies and products related to cannabis emerge every day. Here are some of the basic facts we believe will be helpful for you to know.

 

THE TOP FOUR THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT CBD AND MENOPAUSE

  1. CBD, is derived from the cannabis plant (which can be marijuana or its cousin hemp) and can help with a wide range of menopausal symptoms, but it will NOT make you feel high (that’s THC, a different ingredient)
  2. It comes in varying strengths and forms including oils, powders or pills, as an addition to food or as a skin application, for example, a patch
  3. CBD helps relieve anxiety and promote a feeling of calm
  4. CBD aids women who suffer from a hormone imbalance like menopause by improving sleep

 

Lack of sleep and the resultant fatigue is a major complaint of women in menopause and perimenopause.

Many of the symptoms a woman experiences during menopause are brought on by the body’s drop in estrogen as egg production falls off. This drop in estrogen triggers a decrease in serotonin, a hormone that regulates sleep in our body.

Studies suggest CBD can be a therapeutic treatment for insomnia. It’s been shown to improve sleep by boosting serotonin levels and lowering anxiety.

CBD is also thought to ease the stress, muscle tension and pain associated with menopause. CBD oil is an anti-inflammatory and as it goes to work on the body’s tissues, calming the inflammation that causes pain.

Hot flashes and night sweats are among thee 34 symptoms of menopause faced by most women and both are made worse by stress.

 

THE ENDOCANNABINOID SYSTEM

Our bodies operate with a series of systems. We are familiar with the nervous system and the reproductive system, for instance.

But most of us are not familiar with the endocannabinoid system which controls several critical functions in our body like food intake, memory and immune function. They are similar in structure to the molecules in the cannabis plant, and may, according to the Harvard Medical School, be a key that unlocks all the benefits of CBD.

 

THE ENTOURAGE EFFECT

Many women face multiple symptoms during menopause. When this is the case, you may want to try a multi-pronged or holistic approach to treat your symptoms. Some women may find relief from the so-called “entourage” effect, the extra benefits available when different ingredients work together to have an even greater potency than they would when used individually.

The entourage effect is said to be particularly impactful in the case of CBD as there are literally dozens of chemicals in the cannabis plants which when combined can impart even greater health benefits in some cases.

If you are suffering, it’s worth gathering the facts and then seeing if the benefits of CBD during menopause apply to you.
( As with anything new or unfamiliar, women who are pregnant or nursing should check with their doctor.)

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