Many of us know that our body is full of transmitter systems, what many of us may have never heard of is the more recently discovered endocannabinoid system. The endocannabinoid system regulates and controls many of our most critical bodily functions such as learning, memory, emotional processing, sleep, temperature control, pain control, inflammatory and immune responses, and eating. The endocannabinoid system is more commonly referred to as the ECS.

The human body naturally produces endocannabinoids with the help of consuming foods like fatty acids found in nuts and fish. The 60 cannabinoid molecules found in cannabis also can bind to cannabinoid cell receptors and the corresponding molecules (agonists) in the human body.

Tips for coping with migraines

There are several different ways which can help you to cope with migraines and ease their symptoms. Your first step should be to try and understand what’s triggering your migraines. This involves different things for different people, but it may look like:

  • practicing stress management techniques
  • avoiding bright lights
  • avoiding caffeine, alcohol, and other dietary migraine triggers
  • finding ways to get regular high-quality sleep

There are several different medicines which can help you to ease your migraines. Some approved migraine treatments include:

  • over-the-counter pain relief medications, such as acetaminophen
  • prescription medications for migraine pain, such as triptans, ergots, and nerve blocks at the occipital region of the brain
  • drugs that help prevent migraine episodes, including beta-blockers, antidepressants, and anti-seizure medications
  • Botox treatments

If your someone that has been suffering from serious migraines then it may be worth contacting a health professional who can help you with a treatment plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you take CBD?

The most common way to consume CBD is by placing CBD oil directly under your tongue. This is due to the fact that CBD can easily be absorbed underneath the tongue through the thin mucous membranes there.

Is CBD a drug?

Due to it’s link to marijuana, some people may be worried that if they are taking CBD, they are taking a drug. The first thing to know is that in the UK CBD is completely legal.

When thinking about a drug, we typically think of narcotic or pharmaceutical agents. CBD has, at times, been leveraged in pharmaceutical formulas but is not a narcotic or medically controlled drug.

Is CBD addictive?

Once question we are often asked is, is CBD oil addictive? The answer is that CBD does not have an addictive effect, as it is not psychoactive. In the UK, CBD is made exclusively with the hemp plant, which does not contain THC. THC is the main psychoactive compound that is found in marijuana.

Does CBD increase your heart rate?

Adding CBD into your daily routine can help reduce your heart rate, as well as helping to improve your resting heart rate. The impact in the first few days may be steady as the body gets used to the effects of CBD. It may provide a sense of calm to the mind and could help reduce the heart rate and blood pressure, too.