7 LIFE-CHANGING HEALTH BENEFITS OF CBD FOR SENIORS

It is not surprising that CBD has proven effective for many health issues. According to studies, there are psychoactive and non-psychoactive components of CBD. The psychoactive part comes with a plethora of physical, medical and therapeutic health benefits. Marijuana is now legal in several countries around the world. With this, many companies manufacture various CBD products that take care of different health issues. There are CBD edibles, vapes, oils, creams and products (even for animals).

Below are seven benefits on how CBD can help seniors:

1 PAIN RELIEF

Old age and pain go hand inhand. There are various formsof pain, from arthritis, strains, muscle ache, etc. Luckily, CBD can help manage multiple forms of pain, especially chronic and cardiovascular.

Every cell in the body has CB1 and CB2 receptors. CBD works on both receptors in the cell to produce healthy body cells. The result of this is reduced inflammation and swelling – the root cause of muscle and joint pain.

An advantage of CBD for seniors is that it is natural and triggers no side effects. There’s also little chance of it becoming addictive, unlike other pain relievers.

2 HELPS WITH DEMENTIA AND ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE

One of the ailments common to seniors is dementia and Alzheimers disease. This happens due to the degeneration of the brain, which consequently triggers various mental diseases. Interestingly, CBD provides tremendous health benefits for the brain.

When some psychological changes occur in the brain, it leads to debilitating mental health issues. Neuroprotective agents in CBD can help fix neuroinflammation, neurodegeneration, and oxidative damage, which precedes dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

Upon taking CBD, it interacts with CB1 and CB2 receptors, stopping the development of these neurological issues.

3 IT BOOSTS APPETITE

As people grow older, the amount of food they eat reduces. Their environment and, at times, circumstances contribute to this. In time, they lose their appetite altogether, yet a regular meal is necessary for a healthy body. With CBD, they can improve appetite and make eating enjoyable.

Also, CBD is a potent tool in boosting metabolism. This helps deal with excess fat, hence keeping seniors in optimum health.

4 A TOOL AGAINST ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION

Anxiety and depression are also pretty common in seniors. Sadly, they cannot use conventional pills as the side effects are usually too pronounced for their age. Yet, leaving the condition untreated significantly reduces the quality of life.

CBD is a perfect solution that helps deal with this. While CBD does not make people high, it can bring a sense of euphoria, altering the brain's response to anxiety. This balances the chemical levels in the brain, triggering happy feelings.

5 IT IMPROVES BONE HEALTH

Another common issue withold age is osteoporosis. This is acondition in which seniors havefragile bones because they lackessential minerals. It can triggerpain, inflammation, and sadly makethem prone to fractures.

With CBD, you can strengthen and support your bones as well as its regeneration. This also reduces the risk of bone fracture in seniors. If seniors use CBD regularly, they can enjoy a better quality of life with little pain.

6 IT IMPROVES SLEEP

Another issue most seniors complain of is sleep disorders. This could involve difficulty falling asleep and enjoying a good night’s sleep. This can cause a reduced quality of life, especially when they feel tired and weak all day. CBD can manage various sleep issues like insomnia.

One of the causes of sleep disorder is anxiety or pain. CBD addresses the root cause by producing a calming effect, making it easy to fall asleep and maintain a good rest.

Worry causes the mind to be excessively filled with thoughts. CBD brings about a calming effect, which helps do away with the concern and enjoy a good night’s sleep.

7 IT HELPS WITH GLAUCOMA

Many seniors also have problems with glaucoma, a condition where increased eye pressure causes gradual loss of vision. There are many studies that reveal how potent CBD is in helping with glaucoma.

When seniors take CBD, it lowers the intraocular pressure (IOP) in the eye, which results in better eye conditions. In fact, there are CBD infused eye drops and, in the later stage of glaucoma, the reduction of IOP is extremely beneficial. In the end, CBD treatment will come in handy.

CONCLUSION

CBD is safe, effective, and potent for seniors. It doesn’t have extreme side effects and can be very beneficial when administered appropriately. There are many forms of CBD like oil, edibles, gummies and balm. As a result, people will be able to take it in whatever form suits them.

Indeed, CBD is a ticket for seniors to enjoy a good life without being a burden to themselves and/or their families. •

This article first appeared on www.medicalacademic. co.za on 25 August 2020.