Social anxiety is a common affliction, especially among those who could be described as shy. Not all shy people have social anxiety, and not all people with social anxiety are shy, but there is a pretty sizeable overlap. In fact, the NIH posits that roughly 12 percent of adults in the United States have some ... Read more
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a long-term mental and behavioral disorder, usually triggered by one or more traumatic experiences. Although it is frequently mentioned when referring to combat veterans, up to 10% of all people in the United States will experience it in their lives. As our acceptance and understanding of PTSD has grown since ... Read more
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Tinnitus, characterized by a persistent ringing or buzzing in the ears, is a condition that affects a significant portion of Americans. Among potential alternative therapies for managing this challenging symptom, Cannabidiol (CBD) has sparked considerable interest. Let’s take a closer look at current understanding of CBD’s potential role in tinnitus management. Understanding Tinnitus First, a ... Read more
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For decades, scientists and psychiatrists promoted the idea that low serotonin levels correlated with a higher risk of depression. Indeed, an entire class of antidepressants is designed to ramp up serotonin levels (aka SSRIs). However, new data from University College London (UCL) calls into question the relationship between serotonin and mood disorders. Since many studies ... Read more
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Along with chronic aches & pains, anxiety is a common reason people get interested in CBD oil. Many surveys suggest that most consumers primarily use hemp-derived CBD tinctures to naturally reduce psychological stress. As more patients struggle with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), it’s easy to see why CBD would be such an attractive option. However, ... Read more
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Survey after survey suggests most customers are taking hemp cannabinoids for anxiety. Countless online testimonials suggest CBD and delta-8 have stress-relieving effects, but it appears each of these cannabinoids works in different ways. Indeed, if you don’t know the differences between CBD and delta-8 THC, you could accidentally provoke a panic attack. If you’re struggling ... Read more
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