What exactly is CBD?

This is a question that I’ve been asked many times and rightfully so. CBD is creating a ton of buzz, everyone from celebrities to athletes and even your neighbor down the street are posting about it on their social media feeds. CBD has yet to hit your mainstream airways on your television, but the time is coming. So If you’re contemplating using CBD or if you’re just curious about what all the buzz is about, this information will shed some light as to what CBD actually is, and will dispel some of the myths surrounding it. Let’s start with the basics. CBD stands for Cannabidiol. CBD (cannabidiol) is a naturally occurring compound or cannabinoid, found in the flower of cannabis, in this case Hemp, Not Marijuana. CBD was discovered in the 1940s by Harvard chemist Roger Adams. It is classified as one of the over 100 phytocannabinoids found in hemp. Phytocannabinoids are cannabinoids that occur naturally in plants such as marijuana, hemp, black pepper, flax seeds, dark chocolate and many other foods. Unless you want to get high make sure you use Hemp derived products not products derived from Marijuana. Although CBD doesn’t make people feel high like THC does, it’s causing quite a buzz among scientists, health professionals, and everyday people looking to treat a wide range of conditions. Among the many benefits that users experience, some of the main ones are: a sense of calm; clear focus; relief from everyday stresses; reduction of inflammation; and support for healthy sleep cycles. As more people are seeking alternatives to pharmaceuticals that often have harsh side effects, CBD research continues to be studied to determine its true therapeutic potential. By tapping into how we function on a deep biological level, CBD can provide relief for chronic pain, stress, inflammation, mood disorders and many other conditions.