What does CBD feel like after you consume it? Many people want to know the answer to this question. They’ve heard about the benefits of CBD oil but remain skeptical about whether it can make someone genuinely feel better.
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The first thing you need to understand is that CBD oils are not all the same. Different CBD oil products get extracted from various cannabis strains. Each cannabis strain causes the user to feel something a little bit different. No two strains are identical in terms of their chemical compound levels and structure.
For instance, Harlequin CBD oil will make someone feel energetic and less stressed. But that doesn’t mean every cannabis strain will make you feel that way. The Bubba Kush strain will cause you to feel more relaxed and sedated rather than energetic. It all depends on the levels of CBD, THC, and terpenes within the chemical compounds of the strain.
The type of cannabis strain is significant for determining how you will feel after consuming a particular CBD oil extract. For the most part, CBD oils will make you feel better in one way or another. It is rare for anyone to feel unwanted side effects like fatigue or nauseousness. That usually happens if you consume too much CBD at once.
Below are the top 15 ways in which CBD oil could make you feel. But again, the strain you choose depends on which feelings you will have.
1) Reduced Stress and Anxiety
Everyone wants to reduce their feelings of stress and anxiety. It is the number one reason why people choose to consume CBD oil in the first place. A predominately high-CBD, low-THC cannabis strain could potentially relieve your stress levels significantly. One good example of this is the ACDC strain.
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When you consume CBD oil extracted from the ACDC cannabis plant strain, it can relieve the symptoms of stress, anxiety, epilepsy, muscle spasms, chronic pain, paranoia, and muscle tension. These feelings are what most people experience after consuming this type of CBD oil. You can find the ACDC strain for sale online, along with other similar strains.
It is recommended to consume stress-relieving CBD oil at the end of your day. Then it will be easier for you to relax and eliminate all the worries and frustrations from your mind. Do not consume in the morning because it will make you feel too relaxed to continue with the rest of your day.
2) Better Sleep
Insomnia is a problem that millions of Americans have experienced before. It can happen for several reasons. Perhaps you worry about many things and feel stress about the events of your daily life. These kinds of thoughts and feelings are a common reason for insomnia.
If you want to get a better night’s sleep, you can consume CBD oil from strains that cause sedation and relaxation in a person. Remedy and Special Sauce are two examples of strains known for sedating a person. CBD oil extracted from either of these strains can do wonders for your sleep. Just make sure you consume them about 30 minutes before you go to sleep at night.
3) Relaxed Muscles
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Muscle tension is not healthy to sustain for long periods. You will experience muscle tension from everyday activities like lifting weights, exercising, and all standard physical activities. Muscle tension can also occur from stress and certain psychological disorders of the mind.
A great way to ease the tension in your muscles is to consume CBD oil. Some people might want to apply a topical CBD oil over their tense muscles. It can work in circumstances where physical activity causes muscle tension. But if stress or psychology were the main reason for the tension, the best recommend way to consume CBD would be to ingest the oil.
The best time to consume muscle-relaxing CBD oil is at the end of the day or after exercising. Some weightlifters consider CBD oil to be a post-workout supplement because of its ability to relax the muscles after an intense weightlifting workout routine.
4) Increased Focus and Attention
Do you find your mind wandering? Do you have trouble focusing and paying attention to what is happening in front of you? These are conditions that many people face every so often.
CBD oil can stimulate the dopamine receptors of your central nervous system to increase your focus. Dopamine is the neurotransmitter responsible for managing your focus and memory. If you have low levels of neurotransmitters, then it can lead to focus and memory problems.
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CBD oil can reduce the symptoms of certain mental health disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease. Some patients have experienced a reduction in their short-term memory loss after consuming CBD oil products. There is no guarantee it will work for you in the same way, but it doesn’t hurt to try.
5) Alleviated Pain
When the bones and joints suffer from an injury or disease, it can cause a person to develop chronic pains. These are persistent pains that may last throughout the day and night. The person will get very little relief from the pain, especially if they attempt to move around.
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As it turns out, CBD oil can serve as a temporary treatment for chronic pain like migraines and arthritis. It can give you the pain relief you need to get through the rest of your day. It also serves as a wonderful supplement to take before bedtime so that you can fall asleep more easily.
Humans have known about cannabis and its pain-relieving abilities for thousands of years. It wasn’t until modern times when people started to understand more about why cannabis offers pain relief. It has to do with its positive effects on the endocannabinoid system in the body.
The endocannabinoid system is responsible for producing physical responses, such as pain and sleep. It generates neurotransmitters called endocannabinoids that stick to cannabinoid receptors in the brain. That is how you’re able to feel pain while experiencing an injury or disease.
The CBD cannabinoid interferes with endocannabinoid activity to reduce pain response from the central nervous system. The amount of pain relief depends on the level of CBD and the types of terpenes in the strain. If any THC compounds exist in the CBD oil, it could contribute to extra pain relief.
6) Addiction Suppression
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Do you suffer from addiction? Many people have trouble controlling their impulses when it comes to consuming smoking, alcohol, drugs, caffeine, and so forth. People develop addictions to things that make them feel good at the moment. Their brain circuitry gets altered as the habit becomes more embraced.
There is no easy solution for beating these addictions. Doctors might attempt to prescribe medication to treat addiction, but that is really counterproductive. There is no medication to take away someone’s addiction because their brain circuitry cannot change easily. It requires a more natural approach.
One powerful solution for addiction suppression is a combination of CBD oil and sobriety. CBD oil cannot work miracles, but its anti-inflammatory properties have been known to help suppress the cravings in which addicts feel. The continued use of CBD oil has profoundly positive behavioral effects on the person. They won’t develop an addiction to CBD oil either.
7) Depression Reduction
Millions of people have mental disorders associated with depression. When a doctor diagnosis a patient with depression, it is common for the doctor to prescribe anti-depressants and other pharmaceutical medication to the patient. These drugs can have nasty side effects such as impotence, drowsiness, headaches and agitation.
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CBD oil is an excellent reliever of depression and bad moods. It is the perfect alternative to pharmaceutical drugs because it has no severe side effects. Of course, you should always consult with your doctor before consuming CBD oil instead of antidepressant medication. They can help you determine whether CBD oil is suitable for you to take in your current condition.
The best strains for depression relief are the ones that make you feel sedated and relaxed. Cannatonic does an excellent job of temporarily eliminating depression because it makes you feel “catatonic,” as the name indicates closely.
8) Normalized Heartrate
CBD oil consumption has been linked to reducing blood pressure and normalizing the heart rate. If a person feels stressed or agitated, it could cause their blood pressure problem to get worse. But when their blood pressure and heart rate get normalized, it reduces the chance of severe heart-related disease from occurring.
A person can usually tell when their blood pressure rises. They develop fatigue, headaches, trouble breathing, and irregular heartbeats. If you consume a CBD oil from a high CBD cannabis strain, it has the potential to regulate your heartbeats and lower your blood pressure back to an average level.
Any Indica dominant CBD oil is good for reduced blood pressure. But again, consult with a doctor before refusing traditional blood pressure medication. CBD oil does not have the same adverse side effects as blood pressure medication. But if you’ve been on blood pressure medication recently, you might need to wait a week for the medication to leave your body before using CBD oil.
9) Enhanced Libido
Sexual desire and performance tend to deteriorate as people get older. There are many different over-the-counter and prescription drugs for enhancing libido. Many of these drugs offer mild to severe side effects. Anyone would be much better off consuming CBD oil to boost their libido.
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Researchers have mixed opinions about whether this is true. Some experts believe that CBD activates certain areas of the brain responsible for managing sexual arousal. These would be CBD oil products from the cannabis strains, which generate energy increases and excitement in people.
Harlequin, for instance, is an excellent cannabis strain for enhancing sexual libido. It offers about 8% CBD and 5% THC, a perfect balance of both cannabinoids. They each offer potent chemical properties that stimulate the brain receptors responsible for libido health.
Meanwhile, you’ll enjoy the added benefits of a better mood and increased energy. There are not psychoactive effects because the 8% CBD will counteract the psychoactive effects from the 5% THC. That means you won’t feel any euphoria or paranoia after consuming the harlequin strain of CBD oil.
10) Antipsychotic Benefits
Some people think of CBD as an antipsychotic treatment after consuming too much THC. As you may know, THC is the illegal cannabinoid of a cannabis plant that causes someone to experience psychoactive side effects. Some of the most common psychoactive experiences include paranoia and delusions.
CBD and THC both exist in cannabis. However, a particular cannabis strain might have more CBD than THC and vice versa. Cannabis strains with more THC are illegal to produce and sell in many states because of their psychoactive effects. But if you happen to live in a state where recreational marijuana is legal, you can consume cannabis products with high THC levels in them.
THC edibles are popular, for example, because they offer highly potent psychoactive effects. Sometimes you might not want such a robust psychoactive sensation after consuming a cannabis product. In these situations, you can mitigate the psychoactive effects of THC by consuming CBD.
If you have an equal or higher level of CBD than THC in your body, you will feel little to no psychoactive effects. The CBD chemical compounds can counteract the psychoactive effects of THC. Multiple studies have proven this to be true.
11) Appetite Effects
CBD oil has inconsistent effects on a person’s appetite. Some people experience an increased appetite when they consume CBD oils, while other people experience a decreased appetite. Several underlying factors play a role in whether a person will have an increased or decreased appetite.
Serotonin receptors have a powerful influence over appetite. Research studies show CBD chemical properties can modify the serotonin receptors in the central nervous system and digestive system. For instance, whenever you feel like you want to eat, it is due to the serotonin receptors and the signals they send to the brain.
When CBD changes the serotonin receptors’ response, it could cause you to feel hungrier or less hungry. If the CBD oil you consume can ease your upset stomach, then it will increase your appetite. But if the CBD oil has a soothing effect on you, it will probably reduce your appetite.
Most CBD oil products are not marketed to indicate whether they suppress and increase appetite. The best way to make this determination is by focusing on the energy-related benefits. If a CBD oil product comes from a strain that grows energy, such as the Harlequin strain, then it will give you an appetite boost. Any CBD oil product with sedation benefits will decrease your appetite.
12) Energy Boost
We discussed the energy-boosting effects of CBD oil a great deal already. Certain cannabis strains have the proper chemical properties for increasing energy levels in the body. Researchers are not clear why this happens, but they think it has something to do with the endocannabinoid system and how it affects the energy metabolism after CBD binds to brain receptors.
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Other research determined that CBD oil dosage levels have an impact on energy levels. It found that if a person consumes a high dosage of CBD oil, it will cause them to feel more sedated and relaxed. But if they consume a lower dosage, it will stimulate their energy and make it easier for them to focus.
These studies did not consider the specific cannabis strain and the chemical compounds associated with them. Logic would dictate that if you consume too much of any CBD oil product, it will cause you to feel sleepy and tired. That is why it is better to obey the directions on the label of your CBD oil bottle. It will ensure you consume the oil properly.
13) Positive Minded
Would you say that you have a negative mindset? It is challenging to stay positive in this world because of all the tragedies and hardships. But sometimes, the negative way you think could be attributed to a chemical imbalance in the brain. It is sort of the same chemical imbalance associated with depression and anxiety.
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There is also another benefit when you consume a CBD oil product with antidepressant and stress-relieving properties. You will develop a more positive mindset because it will enhance your mood and lower your anxiety. It is easier to have a positive attitude if you feel good.
There are so many ways in which a positive mindset can improve your life. It can make you a happier and more social person amongst your friends, family and colleagues. People love to hang around somebody with a positive mindset because it rubs off on them too. Who knows, maybe you could make new friends too.
14) Reduces Inflammation
CBD oil has anti-inflammatory properties. If you have skin rashes or muscle soreness, a topical or oral CBD oil product could be the key to getting relief. Most people use oral CBD oil because it circulates anti-inflammatory properties throughout their bodies.
However, you could experience faster relief with topical CBD products. These are creams and lotions with anti-inflammatory compounds that get directly applied to the inflamed areas. That is how you will experience faster relief for things like muscle aches and red irritations.
15) Strong Respiration
Some clinical research trials revealed that CBD oil could reduce the symptoms of respiratory illnesses. These benefits are associated with the anti-inflammatory chemical properties of certain cannabis strains. If you consume CBD oil from a strain with anti-inflammatory properties, it has the potential to improve your breathing and stop respiratory illnesses from developing or getting worse.
The Lung Institute released a 2015 study revealing that CBD can expand the bronchial passages to improve breathing and blood oxygen levels. That could translate into better performances while conducting physical activities and exercises. If you’re someone who likes to exercise or work out at the gym, you might increase your stamina with a daily dose of CBD oil.
Hemp-Derived CBD Oil vs. Marijuana-Derived CBD Oil
There was a lot of discussion about cannabis strains and how each strain has a unique effect on its consumers. But there is another factor that influences the effects of CBD oil. This factor is whether the CBD oil was derived from marijuana or hemp.
What is the difference between marijuana and hemp? The difference pertains to the CBD-to-THC ratio. Marijuana and hemp both come from the same cannabis family and possess CBD chemical compounds. However, hemp plants contain no more than 0.3% THC. They are usually very high in CBD while maintaining a 0.3% or less THC level.
Marijuana plants tend to be more diverse. With over 170 different species of marijuana plants in existence, you’ll find numerous strains with highly diverse CBD-to-THC ratios. Some of the marijuana species contain more THC than CBD or more CBD than THC. There are also some species where the ratio is about equal.
CBD oils with higher or equal concentrations of THC will make you feel better in the short-term. You will feel more sedated and relaxed than with straight-up high-level CBD oils. But if the THC levels are significantly higher than the CBD levels, you could experience mild psychoactive effects like paranoia and euphoria.
If you want to comply with the laws where recreational marijuana is illegal, you should always choose hemp-derived CBD oil. It is legal in all 50 states and is entirely safe to take. It won’t have quite the sensation of marijuana-derived CBD oil, but it will give you a nice buzz feeling without impairing your judgment.
If you live in a state where recreational marijuana has been legalized, try out the marijuana-derived CBD oil. The higher concentrations of THC will go a long way in increasing the benefits of CBD. Simultaneously, the CBD will counteract the THC’s psychoactive effects so that you don’t experience paranoia. Just make sure the CBD level is always equal to or higher than the THC level.