CANNABIS & THE NERVOUS SYSTEM HOW CAN WHOLE PLANT, ORGANIC, CBD HELP?

Dr. Pepper Hernandez ND, CTC, CNHP is a Naturopathic Nutritionist, Cannabis Therapy Consultant, and the Founder and Education Director of the Cannabis Holistic Institute. To find out more about her private practice, educational programs, videos, and other offerings you can find her on the massive inter-webs, social platforms, or at drpepperhernandez.com.

When discussing the relief can have on the nervous system we need to first begin with how the nervous system works and how cannabis can affect that. To begin with, electrical impulses and neurotransmitters are used by neurons in the brain to interact. The nervous system is a complex network of nerves and specialized cells known as neurons that send and receive messages throughout the body. The nervous system, as you may know, is divided into two components. The peripheral nervous system, which contains the nerves and ganglia on the outside of the brain and spinal cord, is the initial component. The brain, cranial nerves, and spinal cord make up the central nervous system. CBD has been shown through studies and extensive studies to protect the neurological system in a variety of ways.

Trauma, extreme stress, infections, degeneration, congenital difficulties, structural defects, tumors, blood flow disturbance, and/or autoimmune disorders can all be the cause or can contribute to a central nervous system disorder. There are various nutrients, foods, practices, and meditations that can assist to regulate the neurological system, in addition to cannabis. I know this very well as I have spent the majority of the last decade learning about how to heal myself.

Central nervous system disorders are a large spectrum of diseases that affect the brain or spinal cord. Seizures (which I am quite familiar with), cancer, inflammatory illnesses, arthritis, schizophrenia (and other mental disorders), depression, and neuropathy are just a few of the numerous forms of central nervous system disorders. While central nervous system illnesses differ widely, they all result in a loss of adequate, undamaged nerve cells. Headaches, tension, weariness, tingling or loss of feeling, muscle weakness, loss of sight or double or blurred vision, memory loss, reduced mental capacity, lack of coordination, tremors, and back pain are all common symptoms associated with central nervous system problems.

A fatty acid called amide hydroxylase (FAAH) exists in the human body, and it is an enzyme that breaks down the neurotransmitter anandamide, which is related to the neuronal creation of motivation and pleasure in cannabis. CBD inhibits FAAH in the body, resulting in greater levels of anandamide, which binds to Cannabinoid type 1 receptors naturally (known as CB1). These are primarily found in our brains and neurological systems. There are at least 85 different forms of cannabinoids in the cannabis plant, including CBD and THC. This has the effect of calming the nervous system and assisting it in regaining its equilibrium. CBD effectively promotes the production of 2-AG, an endocannabinoid that stimulates both CB1 and CB2 receptors (known as CB2). These receptors are important for mood, memory, hunger, sleep, and inflammation reduction in the human body. As a result, CBD topical therapies have been known to help lower brain inflammation linked with autoimmune illnesses, which can lead to fatty coating damage in neurons.

Neuropathic pain is produced by injury to the somatosensory nerve system, and reducing inflammation in the brain may be

CANNABIS & utilized to treat it. Cannabis has been demonstrated in studies The Nervous System How can whole plant, organic, CBD help? to have neuroprotective properties and to maintain brain and spinal cord health, which aids in the treatment of a range of central nervous system illnesses. Cannabis cannabinoids (such as cannabidiol CBD and By Dr. Pepper Hernandez ND, Ph.D., CTC, CNHP, NHC Board Certified and Award-Winning tetrahydrocannabinol THC) have been demonstrated to protect neurons and astrocytes from injury, control Holistic Health Practitioner inflammatory responses, and aid in neuroregeneration. CBD, like THC, is a primary cannabinoid present in cannabis, however, it lacks the euphoric characteristics of THC. As a result, it’s ideal for individuals who, like myself, have a life that requires complete concentration. The full whole plant, organic CBD attaches to the cannabinoid type one receptor in the brain, thus it doesn’t produce any of the “altered” effects that THC does. My anxiety and nervous system issues were successfully treated beginning with a CBD dosage of 20-40 mg. Please with your physician to learn what options are available to you. This article’s content is solely for educational purposes. Before starting any new diet or lifestyle change, consult your knowledgeable primary health care physician, raw food nutritionist, or other health care expert. BONUS: To help the central nervous system, it is recommended that you consume magnesium-rich meals on a daily basis. Magnesium-rich foods include the following: *Cocoa: A 3.5-ounce serving of dark chocolate has nearly 500 mg of magnesium. *Fruit: Banana, apricot, avocado, melon, plum *Nuts: Almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, walnuts *Legumes: Peas, lentils, tempeh *Cereal: Brown rice, millet, oats Full Sun Farm Oklahoma © Photo & Farm: *Seeds: Pumplin, sesame *Potatoes: Red, fingerlings, purple Peruvian *Turkey Bone Broth (has the highest amount of tryptophan) Other therapeutic herbs, like cannabis, have calming effects on the nervous system and can aid. At night, try combining them with your CBD concentrate or tea mixture. Here are a few examples: *Lemon balm *Ginkgo biloba *Hypericum *Basil *Lavender Cognition, or mental functioning, such as concentration, decision-making, problem-solving ability, reasoning, and learning, is obviously critical. Here are the top ten foods for brain and nervous system health that have been shown to aid cognition: All information in this article is for educational purposes only. The information provided is derived from research gathered from external sources. Please check with your Cannabis Educated Primary Health Care Physician or Cannabis Therapy Consultant before beginning any new diet or lifestyle change. Go forth, Go Cannabis... *Passionflower *Lemon balm *Ginkgo biloba *Hypericum *Dark green leafy vegetables *Whole grains *Cocoa (anadamide) *Nuts *Garlic *Olive oil *Green Tea *Omega 3 fatty acids 11