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Is CBD Oil Worth The Hype?
My experience with this magical elixir
Is CBD oil a miracle compound, a snake-oil tincture or an effective treatment for a narrow set of issues? Articles on CBD pop up every day. Some tout its amazing benefits while others dispute its efficacy. There is one area of agreement amongst the proponents and detractors — CBD’s popularity has skyrocketed.
I spent $75 on a thirty day supply. I’ve been using it for twenty-five days. I have a decision to make. Should I continue with it or should I give it up?
What is CBD oil?
CANNABIDIOL oil is phytocannabinoids chemical compounds found in hemp plants. Unlike its psychoactive cousin, marijuana, it won’t get you high. CBD works by interacting with the CBD1 and CBD2 receptors in the Endocannabinoid system (ECS). The ECS is critical for eating, sleeping, relaxing, and various other functions. There seems to be disagreement on how CBD works to provide its alleged benefits. I’m not going to delve into those details here. This story is about my experience.
I bought into the hype after hearing person after person rave about it. Fantastical success stories piqued my curiosity. My primary goal was to improve my sleep quality, but I’m also an experimenter at heart.
