H E A LT H
CBD WORKS ITS WAY TO THE BONE
C
annabidiol (CBD) is
C O N T E N T PA R T NE R S H I P
Sustained use of CBD also helps to relieve the pain and swelling of joints
associated with arthritis without any evident side effects.
by regulating the body’s response to
The study’s test subjects
pain signals. Reduced swelling and
applied CBD topically for four
inflammation decreases the pace of
consecutive days, and researchers
damage to the tissue and cartilage in
found that this significantly
the area, and provides greater mobility
reduced joint swelling, improved
for sufferers.
posture and prevented further
Research has also shown that we
a natural chemical
have a skeletal endocannabinoid
compound extracted from
tissue damage in affected areas.
system in our body that works
CHOOSING A CBD PRODUCT
the cannabis plant, offering an
to regulate bone mass, with
While topical CBD products like
array of benefits for the mind and
cannabinoids like CBD interacting
our Pain Cream are great options
body – including when it comes to
with receptors in this system to
for arthritis sufferers as they can
bone and joint health.
promote the strength, healing and
be applied directly to the affected
growth of our bones.
areas for targeted relief, treatment
Unlike its fellow cannabinoid THC (the compound associated
This can be hugely beneficial for
is also highly effective in the form
with the feeling of being ‘high’
those suffering from osteoporosis, or
of oral products, which work from
after consuming cannabis), CBD is
anyone who has a broken or fractured
the inside out.
completely non-intoxicating and
bone, as studies show regular
will not impair mental judgment
intake of CBD results in a significant
such as our 600mg CBD oil, and CBD
or clarity in any way. It is also
enhancement of their healing process.
sachets, which can be stirred into a hot beverage each day for a precisely
100% legal and does not require a medical prescription.
These include CBD tinctures,
ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS?
measured and tasteless dose.
CBD has therefore become a
Another profound benefit of CBD is
Should you have any queries
popular treatment in older patients
that there is no negative impact on
regarding CBD in general, or about
who suffer from osteoarthritis,
the body as a by-product of treatment.
any of our products, please don’t
rheumatoid arthritis and general
A 2016 study found that the topical
hesitate to get in touch by calling
joint pain, which are conditions
application of CBD could effectively
us on 021 286 9319 or emailing
that can severely limit an
relieve pain and inflammation
theherbalist@goodleaf.co.za •
individual’s movement, activity and quality of life.
SO, HOW DOES IT WORK? CBD’s ability to treat arthritis in general is due to one of its best-known and widely reported benefits, which is as an antiinflammatory. Arthritis is a condition of pain and stiffness caused by inflammation around the affected joints, so as CBD works to restore homeostasis (‘balance’) in the body, it helps to counteract and decrease the intensity of inflammation and pain in these areas. 28
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