Why Hemp Oil?
What is Hemp Oil?
Hemp Oil contains many beneficial plant compounds (similar to an essential oil) found in hemp plants. hemp is non-psychoactive, meaning hemp and hemp extracts, like hemp oil, will not, and actually CANNOT get you high.
Hemp is a plant that contains hundreds of compounds, making it a unique plant that's designed to work harmoniously with the human body. These compounds interact with our ECS system to restore the natural balance, health, and wellness our bodies crave.
Back up please, what is our ECS System?
Every person, and even every mammal, has an ECS. Our ECS is a biological system that naturally regulates our:
Our ECS has two types of receptors: CB1 & CB2 receptors. CB1 receptors are found primarily throughout our brain and nervous systems. CB2 receptors are found throughout our entire body: connective tissue, our gastrointestinal system, organs, immune cells, lungs, skin, etc.. These receptors are believed to be more numerous than any other receptor system in our body.
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Our ECS is a homeostatic regulator allowing our nerves to communicate and work efficiently. Our ECS is constantly working within our body and mind to bring about a state of balance. Our moods, happiness, trepidation, anxiety, sleep, pain, and ability to tolerate stress are all regulated by our ECS.
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When our ECS is overwhelmed and not producing enough to tolerate our day to day habits, ie. you feel excess inflammation, have trouble sleeping, or are quick to feel stressed or moody, this is where hemp oil can help.
"Because the ECS regulates everything - down to your dopamine levels - if it isn't working, nothing is working...
...If you don't know why you feel run-down all the time, despite feeling healthy and exercising, you might have an endocannabinoid deficiency."
- Michele Ross, a Neuroscientist & Cannabis Activist
I'm intrigued, how does hemp oil work?
Hemp oil boosts our own natural ECS, think serotonin and dopamine, which improves our moods, long-term health, and overall wellbeing. Small doses of natural hemp oil help support our ECS by enhancing its signaling capabilities plus increasing its overall health and efficiency.
When we ingest hemp oil, it will find our most irritated nerve receptors within our body and mind, then work directly at the source to restore balance. This means that hemp oil interacts with our specific pain and high stress areas that exist because our ECS is not producing enough endocannabinoids to help; phytocannabinoids help reduce any discomfort in the moment while simultaneously helping our body and mind heal in the long-term.
Hemp oil works accumulatively within our body, therefore requiring consistent daily ingestion in order to continuously help and heal our physical and therapeutical needs.
Why should I take Hemp Oil over other medication?
Hemp Oil for Pain & Inflammation
Hemp Oil may work directly with receptors found throughout our connective tissue - which surrounds our muscles, bones, nerves and blood vessels - to help reduce inflammation and protect against cartilage degradation. Hemp Oil may help with chronic pain as well by inhibiting inflammatory and neuropathic pain, two of the most difficult types of chronic pain to treat. Furthermore, hemp oil applied on the skin can help lower pain and inflammation due to arthritis.
On the other hand, Advil, and other pain relievers, stop injured or hurt cells from releasing a chemical called prostaglandin, which is the chemical that tells your brain you are "experiencing pain" or "have a problem that needs fixing". When your cells are stopped from releasing this chemical, it means your brain doesn't get the "OW" message as quickly or clearly in that moment. Essentially, Advil (and other pain relievers) makes your pain less severe, but only for as long as you are taking it...
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And who wants to take Advil 3 times a day, every single day? Hemp oil is all-natural!
Hemp Oil for Stress & Anxiety
Hemp Oil may help reduce anxiety and stress by interacting with our receptors found throughout our brain. The exact way hemp oil affects receptors is not entirely known yet, however, it is thought to alter serotonin signals. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that we naturally produce to help with our mental health. It is known as our "happiness hormone" as one of its functions is mood regulation. Low serotonin levels are commonly linked to depression and anxiety.
Furthermore, hemp oil's ability to interact with our central nervous system suggests it can help balance out cortisol levels, improve our behavioral responses to stress, and help boost our overall moods.
Hemp Oil for Relaxing & aid in Sleep
A common reason for sleep problems is that our minds don't calm down when we want them to. A racing mind can be triggered by daily stress and anxiety, which is associated with higher cortisol levels (our stress hormone). People with insomnia often are found to have high cortisol levels at night, which is also associated with an increased number of nighttime awakenings. Hemp oil comes into play at night by helping balance out our cortisol levels and relaxing our racing minds.
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Our sleep drops also include 1mg of melatonin per serving to help relax your body and quiet your mind for a restful night sleep.