A message from Nick Polizzi, Host of Remedy: Ancient Medicine for Modern Illness& Founder of The Sacred Science.
We’re about to dive into a startlingly effective new herbal medicine that is being called a “cure-all” because of the many health challenges it can solve.
Are you ready? Today, we're going to explore the science of CBD.
There is a ton of hype around this plant-based medicine, but it’s still widely misunderstood by many. My goal in today’s piece is to shed some light on what CBD is, which health challenges it is good for, and some important things to know about safety, dosage, and quality.
First off, what is CBD?
CBD (or cannabidiol) is a naturally-occurring compound found in the cannabis plant. But, unlike THC (another compound found in the cannabis plant that makes the user feel “high” or intoxicated), CBD has none of these effects on the body. CBD is purely medicinal and is being hailed by both modern and natural medicine because it is safe, non-addictive and extremely effective.
CBD is almost unparalleled in its ability to improve a large number of the ailments that plague our society today. It is being tested in labs around the world for its therapeutic effect on a vast number of diseases – and the results so far are stunning.
To date, there is overwhelming evidence that CBD can have a positive impact on the following conditions, when used in the right dose:
• Pain
• Inflammation
• Anxiety
• Various types of Cancer
• Skin problems
• Alzheimer’s
• Parkinson’s
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Seizures
• Stroke
• Insomnia
• Headaches
• And a ton more…
Now, I’m a “believe it when I see it” kind of person, and even though I had heard the rumblings about CBD a few years back, I didn’t fully understand its power until we began using it in my house.
You see, my wife Michelle has had chronic migraine headaches for her entire life, and while herbal medicines and a healthy diet have made them much better, she still gets migraines from time to time—and the pain that comes with them is almost unbearable.
Well, that was until my friend sent her over some organic CBD tincture… and it changed her life.
I get goosebumps as I write this—you don’t fully appreciate health until it’s taken away from you and you’re lucky enough to get it back. Michelle is able to live a normal life because of CBD and we’re now strong advocates for this powerful herbal medicine.
So, why does CBD work so well?
This part really blew me away. In the 1980’s scientists discovered that we humans have special receptors all over our body, inside and out, that are designed to process cannabinoids like CBD. This cellular network is called the endocannabinoid system, and its main job is to promote homeostasis, or balance, within our entire body.
Pretty important job, right? If your body is out of balance, you’re vulnerable to all kinds of ailments. This is why many consider the endocannabinoid system to be one of the most important neurotransmitter networks inside of us.
Taking the right dose of CBD (again, totally safe and non-intoxicating) can activate these receptors and promote balance and healing from within - in a big way.
This is why CBD is taking the world of natural health by storm.
IMPORTANT: All CBD is NOT created equal – in fact, many of the CBD products that are out there are either:
A) Non-organic, with traces of pesticides and other toxins.
OR
B) They are not potent enough to get you the results you want.
Here’s what I learned:
1) Always use a full spectrum CBD. There are over 480 compounds that are found in the whole plant and CBD is a very important one, but other compounds are vital to your health too. Most CBD brands out there cut corners and don’t include the other 479 compounds.
From a medicinal perspective, this is like an entire orchestra of instruments playing together, versus just one. The whole orchestra of healing elements is vastly superior to just the one.
2) Quality matters. You need to know where your CBD was sourced. What were the growing conditions? Is it organic?
3) The right dose is essential. The biggest mistake that people make is that they take too little a dose and do not experience any improvement in their condition. This is not to say that more is better – there is a sweet spot for everyone — but most CBD companies are putting only trace amounts of CBD in their product, because it’s expensive to produce.
I know I’ve given you a bunch of information today, but it’s because I feel that this particular herbal medicine is essential to us all. CBD can literally transform your life – I know it did mine.
Stay curious,
Nick Polizzi
Host of Remedy: Ancient Medicine for Modern Illness
& Founder of The Sacred Science
We’re about to dive into a startlingly effective new herbal medicine that is being called a “cure-all” because of the many health challenges it can solve.
Are you ready? Today, we're going to explore the science of CBD.
There is a ton of hype around this plant-based medicine, but it’s still widely misunderstood by many. My goal in today’s piece is to shed some light on what CBD is, which health challenges it is good for, and some important things to know about safety, dosage, and quality.
First off, what is CBD?
CBD (or cannabidiol) is a naturally-occurring compound found in the cannabis plant. But, unlike THC (another compound found in the cannabis plant that makes the user feel “high” or intoxicated), CBD has none of these effects on the body. CBD is purely medicinal and is being hailed by both modern and natural medicine because it is safe, non-addictive and extremely effective.
CBD is almost unparalleled in its ability to improve a large number of the ailments that plague our society today. It is being tested in labs around the world for its therapeutic effect on a vast number of diseases – and the results so far are stunning.
To date, there is overwhelming evidence that CBD can have a positive impact on the following conditions, when used in the right dose:
• Pain
• Inflammation
• Anxiety
• Various types of Cancer
• Skin problems
• Alzheimer’s
• Parkinson’s
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Seizures
• Stroke
• Insomnia
• Headaches
• And a ton more…
Now, I’m a “believe it when I see it” kind of person, and even though I had heard the rumblings about CBD a few years back, I didn’t fully understand its power until we began using it in my house.
You see, my wife Michelle has had chronic migraine headaches for her entire life, and while herbal medicines and a healthy diet have made them much better, she still gets migraines from time to time—and the pain that comes with them is almost unbearable.
Well, that was until my friend sent her over some organic CBD tincture… and it changed her life.
I get goosebumps as I write this—you don’t fully appreciate health until it’s taken away from you and you’re lucky enough to get it back. Michelle is able to live a normal life because of CBD and we’re now strong advocates for this powerful herbal medicine.
So, why does CBD work so well?
This part really blew me away. In the 1980’s scientists discovered that we humans have special receptors all over our body, inside and out, that are designed to process cannabinoids like CBD. This cellular network is called the endocannabinoid system, and its main job is to promote homeostasis, or balance, within our entire body.
Pretty important job, right? If your body is out of balance, you’re vulnerable to all kinds of ailments. This is why many consider the endocannabinoid system to be one of the most important neurotransmitter networks inside of us.
Taking the right dose of CBD (again, totally safe and non-intoxicating) can activate these receptors and promote balance and healing from within - in a big way.
This is why CBD is taking the world of natural health by storm.
IMPORTANT: All CBD is NOT created equal – in fact, many of the CBD products that are out there are either:
A) Non-organic, with traces of pesticides and other toxins.
OR
B) They are not potent enough to get you the results you want.
Here’s what I learned:
1) Always use a full spectrum CBD. There are over 480 compounds that are found in the whole plant and CBD is a very important one, but other compounds are vital to your health too. Most CBD brands out there cut corners and don’t include the other 479 compounds.
From a medicinal perspective, this is like an entire orchestra of instruments playing together, versus just one. The whole orchestra of healing elements is vastly superior to just the one.
2) Quality matters. You need to know where your CBD was sourced. What were the growing conditions? Is it organic?
3) The right dose is essential. The biggest mistake that people make is that they take too little a dose and do not experience any improvement in their condition. This is not to say that more is better – there is a sweet spot for everyone — but most CBD companies are putting only trace amounts of CBD in their product, because it’s expensive to produce.
I know I’ve given you a bunch of information today, but it’s because I feel that this particular herbal medicine is essential to us all. CBD can literally transform your life – I know it did mine.
Stay curious,
Nick Polizzi
Host of Remedy: Ancient Medicine for Modern Illness
& Founder of The Sacred Science