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H E A LT H
LIFE-CHANGING HEALTH BENEFITS OF CBD FOR SENIORS According to a recent survey, 51 percent of seniors have used CBD and have experienced immense health benefits when using it for various health issues.
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t is not surprising that CBD
chance of it becoming addictive,
has proven effective for many
unlike other pain relievers.
health issues. According to
studies, there are psychoactive and non-psychoactive components of CBD. The psychoactive part
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HELPS WITH DEMENTIA AND ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
comes with a plethora of physical,
One of the ailments common to
medical and therapeutic health
seniors is dementia and Alzheimer’s
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disease. This happens due to the
boosting metabolism. This helps
in several countries around the
degeneration of the brain, which
deal with excess fat, hence keeping
world. With this, many companies
consequently triggers various
seniors in optimum health.
manufacture various CBD products
mental diseases. Interestingly,
that take care of different health
CBD provides tremendous health
issues. There are CBD edibles,
benefits for the brain.
vapes, oils, creams and products (even for animals). Below are seven benefits on how CBD can help seniors:
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When some psychological
Also, CBD is a potent tool in
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A TOOL AGAINST ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION
Anxiety and depression are also
changes occur in the brain, it leads
pretty common in seniors. Sadly,
to debilitating mental health issues.
they cannot use conventional pills
Neuroprotective agents in CBD
as the side effects are usually too
can help fix neuroinflammation,
pronounced for their age. Yet, leaving
PAIN RELIEF
neurodegeneration, and oxidative
the condition untreated significantly
Old age and pain go hand in
damage, which precedes dementia
reduces the quality of life.
hand. There are various forms of pain, from arthritis, strains,
and Alzheimer’s disease. Upon taking CBD, it interacts
CBD is a perfect solution that helps deal with this. While CBD does
muscle ache, etc. Luckily, CBD
with CB1 and CB2 receptors,
not make people high, it can bring
can help manage multiple forms
stopping the development of these
a sense of euphoria, altering the
of pain, especially chronic and
neurological issues.
brain’s response to anxiety. This
cardiovascular. Every cell in the body has CB1 and CB2 receptors. CBD works on both receptors in the cell
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balances the chemical levels in the
IT BOOSTS APPETITE As people grow older, the
amount of food they eat reduces.
brain, triggering happy feelings.
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IT IMPROVES BONE HEALTH Another common issue with
to produce healthy body cells.
Their environment and, at times,
The result of this is reduced
circumstances contribute to this.
inflammation and swelling – the
In time, they lose their appetite
condition in which seniors have
root cause of muscle and joint pain.
altogether, yet a regular meal is
fragile bones because they lack
old age is osteoporosis. This is a
necessary for a healthy body. With
essential minerals. It can trigger
is that it is natural and triggers
CBD, they can improve appetite and
pain, inflammation, and sadly make
no side effects. There’s also little
make eating enjoyable.
them prone to fractures.
An advantage of CBD for seniors
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