The Digest | New Jersey Magazine
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CBD: Here To Help and Here To Stay C annabidiol, better known as CBD, is taking the health world by storm. is natural chemical, found in the cannabis plant, has become a popular remedy for alternative treatments of a wide variety of health problems. With its different kinds of benefits and convenient forms, CBD is becoming notable in all things health. Cannabidiol comes in a wide variety of forms ranging from gummies and capsules to topical creams and balms. It is oen used to relieve pain without the psychoactive effects that THC, another chemical found in marijuana, can have. By lessening inflammation, CBD can be used to treat chronic pain in an easy and effective way, especially helping conditions such as epilepsy and reactions to chemotherapy. It's also commonly used to treat mental health problems without the tricky side effects that other pharmaceutical medications may come with. is natural option can alleviate the oentimes debilitating symptoms of mental disorders, including anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Other possible benefits suggested by various studies include a positive contribution to heart health, substance abuse treatment, and prevention of diabetes. Needless to say, with all benefits considered, the 'trend' of CBD isn't going anywhere any time soon. BY ADDISON GALLAGHER V U E N J . C O M 46