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CBD’s New Frontier Help for Mental Health by Julie Marshall
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hen Kaye Her- It’s really important depression and stress as the bert’s husband for people to know top three applications. brought home However, as an unregtheir options and a free sample of cannabiulated supplement, CBD to keep looking for presents a challenge for diol (CBD) oil, she didn’t hesitate to give it a try. what works for them. consumers in its ubiquity Having heard about its from CBD-infused pillows ~Peter Bongiorno calming effects, she gave to gummies, soaps and even CBD to her three sons, pet food. Discerning purity, whose attention deficit hyperactivity disdosage and safety are real concerns for order made home-schooling difficult due those that may grab any bottle off the shelf. to frequent tantrums and lack of focus. “I Consumers must become well indidn’t expect CBD to be miraculous, but formed, especially when replacing medicaI was surprised that my kids’ frustrations were greatly reduced,” says the Austin, tions for serious disorders, experts say. But Texas, mom. “We weren’t seeing the sefor anxiety and emotional well-being, CBD verity of meltdowns.” is largely heralded as a safe and natural The use of CBD in tinctures, capchoice by providers well-versed in CBD, sules and lotions has grown exponentialsuch as Peter Bongiorno, past president of ly, along with the science to prove its effithe New York Association of Naturopathic cacy in remediating physical pain. Newer, Physicians. “It’s really important for people but equally as robust, is the viability of to know their options and to keep looking CBD as a remedy for mental health-related issues, experts say, pointing to anxiety, for what works for them,” he says.
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