Can CBD Help To Relieve The Symptoms Of PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome)?
There is plenty of anecdotal evidence to say that CBD, taken as part of a healthy lifestyle, can assist in supporting our general wellbeing but can it contribute specifically to women's wellbeing and can CBD help to relieve the symptoms of PMS (premenstrual syndrome)?
Endocannabinoid system and CBD
It is believed that CBD can interact with our own endocannabinoid system, a system that when functioning correctly, maintains a state of balance in the body's physiological processes. There are times, however, when that balance is out of kilter and we experience stress, anxiety and sleeplessness. These symptoms, along with painful cramps and bloating, may occur during a woman's menstrual cycle when the hormones estrogen and progesterone prepare a woman's body for pregnancy. Unfortunately those changes to hormone levels an cause some women to experience PMS, which means that as their estrogen levels drop their serotonin level also decreases.
CBD for pain relief
According to Dr Sarah Brewer, a nutritionist and author, "Cannabidiol has direct effects upon the endocannabinoid system in the brain. This enhances the effects of other brain chemicals, such as serotonin and anandamide to reduce pain perception. It is a powerful antioxidant which suppresses inflammation". She also believes that by relieving the pain perception CBD can relax muscles and improve sleep quality, and by influencing the management of hormones, CBD may also prevent hormonal imbalance.
This all sounds very useful for women who suffer from PMS but do remember it may not have the same affect upon everyone and there do not appear to be any major studies into the how CBD can specifically help women. You should always consider the quality of the CBD oil that you purchase and always consult your doctor before taking CBD to relieve PMS symptoms.
Fun fact - It has been said that Queen Victoria, who was considered the very symbol of prudishness and known in her later years as "the Grandmother of Europe" took cannabis to relieve the pain she suffered from menstrual cramps.
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