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Forbes Healthcare Summit
2014-12-03    
All Day
Forbes Healthcare Summit: Smart Data Transforming Lives How big will the data get? This year we may collect more data about the human body than [...]
Customer Analytics & Engagement in Health Insurance
2014-12-04 - 2014-12-05    
All Day
Using Data Analytics, Product Experience & Innovation to Build a Profitable Customer-Centric Strategy Takeaway business ROI: Drive business value with customer analytics: learn what every business [...]
mHealth Summit
DECEMBER 7-11, 2014 The mHealth Summit, the largest event of its kind, convenes a diverse international delegation to explore the limits of mobile and connected [...]
The 26th Annual IHI National Forum
Overview ​2014 marks the 26th anniversary of an event that has shaped the course of health care quality in profound, enduring ways — the Annual [...]
Why A Risk Assessment is NOT Enough
2014-12-09    
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
A common misconception is that  “A risk assessment makes me HIPAA compliant” Sadly this thought can cost your practice more than taking no action at [...]
iHT2 Health IT Summit
2014-12-10 - 2014-12-11    
All Day
Each year, the Institute hosts a series of events & programs which promote improvements in the quality, safety, and efficiency of health care through information technology [...]
Design a premium health insurance plan that engages customers, retains subscribers and understands behaviors
2014-12-16    
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Wed, Dec 17, 2014 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM IST Join our webinar with John Mills - UPMC, Tim Gilchrist - Columbia University HITLAP, and [...]
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3 Dec 14
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mHealth Summit
7 Dec 14
Washington
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iHT2 Health IT Summit
10 Dec 14
Houston
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Benefits of CBD Oil for Athletes

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Benefits of CBD Oil for Athletes

It has been said for a long time that there are medicinal benefits to using marijuana. Many people would rather relax after work by smoking cannabis than drinking a glass of wine. But, there are many people who do not enjoy the act of smoking, and cannabis remains illegal in most states. So continue reading this article to find out what the important uses of Cannabidiol oil are.

Pain Relief

Many doctors prescribe cannabis to their patients going through severe pain for relief. But, did you know that it is the CBD component that is mostly responsible for the pain-relieving effects?
If you live on the west coast, you are probably able to conduct a search for weed delivery California the next time you are experiencing aches and pains. However, the rest of us can purchase CBD oil from our local CBD store in many different forms. You can buy actual oils and rub them on sore muscles, and there are even lotions to try.

Anxiety and Depression

Anxiety and depression are very common mental health disorders that many people experience in some part of their lives. Many Americans take prescription drugs to try to combat the symptoms of these disorders, but some are starting to turn to natural remedies like CBD oil.
CBD oil has been shown to reduce the effects of anxiety and depression and even help people sleep better at night. This oil has the ability to work along with the brain’s serotonin levels and regulate human moods and behaviors.

Acne Breakouts

Many people suffer from adult acne throughout their life. There are many beauty products that are said to improve skins oil levels and therefore reduce the amount of acne on top of the skin. Some people naturally have more bacteria and inflammation than others.
Due to CBD oil’s anti-inflammatory qualities, it is now proven to reduce acne breakouts and improve the appearance of the skin. CBD oil is also proven to reduce the production of oily secretion, sebum, in the skin. Therefore, diminishing the number of new acne outbreaks.

Heart Health

There have been studies conducted where healthy men are given a dose of CBD oil and then the men are given a stress test. During these studies, it has been conducted that the men experienced a smaller blood pressure increase than would normally take place during the stress tests.
This has led experts to believe that CBD oil has positive effects on the heart and the body’s blood pressure levels. It has been known to reduce resting blood pressure and is, therefore, a natural remedy to improve heart health and high blood pressure. This may be due to CBD oil’s high levels of antioxidants and stress-reducing properties.

Cancer-Related Symptoms

When people are diagnosed with cancer, and even after starting treatment, they may experience severe symptoms. This can include nausea, vomiting, and body aches and pains. This can make life unbearable and very distressing.
There are medications that are said to improve these symptoms, but many are not effective for everyone. CBD oil is said to help appetite and nausea. It can also relieve pain due to its anti-inflammatory components. It is even starting to be believed that CBD oil contains anticancer effects. If you are going through cancer treatment, CBD oil is worth a try to relieve your symptoms.

Neuroprotective Properties

There is research that has been conducted and is causing scientists to believe that CBD can act on the brain system to provide many benefits to people suffering from neurological disorders. There are promising results from studies completed that say there are benefits of CBD oil for epilepsy and multiple sclerosis patients.
There is an oral spray called Sativex, that has been proven to be effective in reducing muscle spasticity in people with multiple sclerosis. The seizures experienced by epilepsy patients have been proven to be reduced with CBD oil use. Other studies have seen a reduction of seizures in children who may have Dravet syndrome.