Stress, Anxiety & the Endocannabinoid System
Did you know that right now, it's estimated that 264 million people worldwide have some anxiety disorder, with approximately 40 million of them residing in the United States?
People from all walks of life are struggling to deal with different forms of anxiety in their day-to-day lives. The term anxiety refers to a collection of various psychological disorders, which is why such a large number of people experience some form of it. Anxiety is characterized by physiological responses in the body, such as tightness in the chest, shortness of breath, muscle tension, sleep disturbance, excessive sweating, agitation, restlessness, irritability, and difficulty concentrating.
It is unlikely that you can avoid those triggers for the rest of your life, depending on what it is; it is undoubtedly much easier to not find yourself in a public speaking situation than never to file your taxes. Since there are so many variations and triggers for the different psychological disorders, there is no one-size-fits-all solution for anxiety, but there are things you can do.
Your Endocannabinoid System
We always return to the Endocannabinoid System or the ECS because it plays a significant role in many different processes of your physical and mental health. Those CB1 & CB2 receptors are scattered through your body, working to ensure all our physiological systems remain in balance. They work to filter out all of the outside noise and triggers so your body stays in homeostasis. When you use BeLeaf daily, that direct activation of your ECS is why you feel different while using BeLeaf than when you don't.
Using CBD for Anxiety
Several studies confirm that administering CBD enhances CB1 signaling, in turn promoting the creation of new neurons in the hippocampus,12 which scientists believe further contributes towards the compound's anxiolytic effect.
However, CBD's anti-anxiety action extends beyond increasing endocannabinoid signaling. Animal studies show how CBD interacts with serotonin 5-HT1A receptors in the brain, which are tried and tested targets for anti-anxiety medication. ( 1)
Of course, we're still just starting to dig deep with proper scaled testing, but you can't discount the many one-off reports of people starting a CBD regimen and the change they experience daily. We've shared some on our social and website like this mother of two who was finding their growing daily anxiety was taking over their life.
"I have been able to keep my cool in the most stressful situations at work. I also feel incredibly happy. Which is a big deal for me because my anxiety has pretty much taken over my life. I am so happy that you suggested I take this oil!"
It is certainly worth an exploration if you're struggling with daily anxiety, and coupled with other therapies, BeLeaf could be the solution you've been searching for. We have several resources for finding your dose and offer our full-spectrum oils in two different strengths. If your anxiety is triggered by or causes you to have problems sleeping, we also offer a sleep capsule.
1: https://projectcbd.org/health/cannabis-cbd-anxiety/
