Let’s start with CBD and how it helps with depression:

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a type of natural compound known as cannabinoid. Cannabinoids are found in the cannabis plant. This plant can sometimes be called hemp or marijuana, depending on their level of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), another cannabinoid. Low serotonin levels are likely connected to depression. CBD doesn’t necessarily boost serotonin levels, but it may affect how your brain’s chemical receptors respond to the serotonin that’s already in your system. CBD works by naturally balancing endocannabinoids, which results in a healthy response to what you are experiencing. This may be of benefit to both anxiety and depression. Some research suggests that in addition to impacting the endocannabinoid system, cannabidiol may influence receptors involved in the modulation of serotonin. It is very important that you consult your primary care provider before taking CBD if you are currently taking medications to prevent any contraindications with any medications you might be taking.

Now let’s talk about mushrooms and how they are used for depression:

There’s a decent stigma with mushrooms that cause people to think they’re only for “getting messed up,” but it can actually be used for much more. Let’s talk about psilocybin for this article. Research has shown that psilocybin can reduce activity in the default mode network of the brain, which can be described as the brain’s “inner narrator that’s telling you you’re not good enough, you need to work harder, and you’re not loved.” As a result, it tames the negative thoughts that often run in the background during depression. It has been shown that psilocybin microdosing to be associated with improvements in mood and mental health, which adds to the growing body of research that suggests positive benefits of microdosing specifically in the domains of mental health and cognition.

As stated in another article we wrote, “Psilocybin works by activating serotonin receptors, most often in the prefrontal cortex. This part of the brain affects mood, cognition, and perception. Hallucinogens also work in other regions of the brain that regulate arousal and panic responses. Psilocybin does not always cause active visual or auditory hallucinations. Instead, it distorts how some people who use this product perceive objects and people already in their environment. The quantity of the product a person consumes, their past experiences, and their expectations of how the experience will take shape can all impact the effects of psilocybin.”
The main concern when doing any form of mushrooms is taking too much and causing a “trip.” Luckily, when mushrooms are microdosed (each type has to be dosed differently), they can be beneficial to mental health, and you can skip that stereotypical “trip” that most people talk about.

At AHS, we will be doing a seminar on microdosing and mushrooms to help teach more people how to treat their symptoms and improve their quality of life.

As for any form of treatment, we always recommend consulting a health care professional if you notice your symptoms getting worse or trying any new treatments. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, dial 911 or consult a suicide hotline.

Fibromyalgia was thought to be a mental disorder in the early 1800’s, it is a chronic condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain and extreme sensitivity to pressure. Although the root cause of this condition is unknown, what is known is that disturbances in sensory pathways of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves caused patients to suffer from abnormal and intensified pain sensations.

The first scientific research studying fibromyalgia was done in 1981, but the first medication designed to manage the incapacitating symptoms was not approved by the FDA until 2007. While usually less than 40 percent of those suffering from fibromyalgia experience symptom relief from pharmaceutical medications, medical cannabis is often a successful therapy option to an otherwise resilient condition. Fibromyalgia symptoms, including pain, fatigue, sleep deprivation, and mood instability or depression, can be efficiently treated with the use of medical cannabis because the organic chemical compounds that make up the plant, called cannabinoids, mimic the body’s own naturally produced endocannabinoids.

The cannabinoids in cannabis bind to the same endocannabinoid receptors that are responsible for regulating many body systems including pain, appetite, mood, and memory. Even though the increase in the number of states legalizing the use of medical cannabis may seem new to some, it is actually history repeating itself. Medical cannabis tinctures were available for over-the-counter purchase in drugstores throughout the United States until the 1930s. Phillip Leveque, the Oregon-based doctor known for being a pioneer of medical marijuana activism, was alive when cannabis tinctures could be found on store shelves, and he was also one of the first doctors to recommend medical cannabis once it was legalized in 1998. Leveque reported that he was in care of roughly 100 patients suffering from fibromyalgia, at any given time, and they all found medical cannabis to be a highly effective treatment. Many patient statements support what experts and researchers have revealed about the symptom relief that results from the use of medical cannabis.

Multiple cannabinoids are known for easing symptoms of fibromyalgia. For example, THC can significantly reduce or even eliminate pain and nausea while helping to improve mood, and CBN is a powerful sleep aid. While single cannabinoid therapy, like the use of just THC or just CBN, will be effective, the efficacy of medical cannabis increases dramatically when multiple cannabinoids are able to work together in a process known as the entourage effect. An example of this is revealed in the results of a recent online survey of fibromyalgia patients, conducted by The National Pain Foundation. Sixty-two percent of participants found medical cannabis to be “very effective” in the treatment of multiple symptoms.

A study conducted in Spain and published in 2011 revealed that medical cannabis can provide fibromyalgia sufferers with both symptom relief and better quality of life. After using medical cannabis, participants reported a substantial decrease in pain and stiffness as well as increase in relaxation, and a rise in sleeping abilities. Patients also noted feeling an improved sense of well-being after the introducing the use of medical cannabis therapies.

Always consult your primary care physician before starting any new treatments.

Our team of specialists are always available to provide you with education and assist you with any questions regarding CBD, CBN, or other cannabinoids you may be curious about.

The cause of fibroids is unknown and about 40 percent of fibroids will grow during pregnancy, usually within the first three months. Uterine Fibroids are abnormal, but non-cancerous polyps located in the uterus. It is a condition that typically influences women capable of birthing children. Women can develop uterine fibroids of various sizes.

Some fibroids may be tiny and cause no physical deformities while others can become larger and evoke deformation. Abdominal pain, serious menstrual bleeding, and long menstrual cycles may be characteristic symptoms of uterine fibroids. A proper diagnosis would necessitate a pelvic examination or ultrasound. Women may experience a singular occurrence of uterine fibroids or may develop them several times over.

Fortunately, it is comparatively rare for these growths to transform into cancer or advance the risk of uterine cancer. Researchers are investigating the possibility of CBD therapy for sex hormone tumors because of the discovery of cannabinoid receptors inside the tissue of sex steroid hormones. According to published studies, the endocannabinoid system (ECS) restricts the movement and progression of unusual tumors found within sex hormones.

This finding suggests that cannabinoid compounds like CBD may be useful in treating uterine fibroids, malignancies, and other hormone disorders by enhancing the ECS. With the coordination of both sex steroid hormones and endocannabinoids, the research implies the probability of the ECS preventing cellular accumulation and growth inside of tumors.

Our AHS 1500mg Tincture can be taken sublingually a long with our AHS 100mg Suppositories that can be inserted vaginally to help alleviate the symptoms of uterine fibroids.

Always consult your primary care physician before starting a new treatment.

Our team of specialists are always available to provide you with education and assist you with any questions you may have regarding CBD.

It is considered a minor cannabinoid because in most cannabis strains it is found in low concentrations, usually less than 1 percent in marijuana and less than 2 percent in hemp. CBG was first discovered and isolated by Israeli scientists Yehiel Gaoni and Ralph Mechoulam in 1964. Years later, Japanese researchers figured out that CBG starts out as CBGA, or cannabigerolic acid, and over time or when exposed to heat is synthesized into an active cannabinoid.

CBG is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid, meaning that when consumed it will not cause any type of euphoric or psycho-active effects like THC. In fact, some early evidence suggests that CBG may be able to suppress THC’s intoxicating effects. Like other cannabinoids, CBG influences the body and its functions by interacting with the endocannabinoid system (ECS).

The ECS is a complex signaling network responsible for keeping many of the body’s functions in balance.When you consume cannabis, the body absorbs CBG as well as the other cannabinoids present. CBG and other cannabinoids have a similar chemical makeup to the body’s naturally synthesized endocannabinoids, allowing them to interact with the endocannabinoid system’s cannabinoid receptors.

Cannabis breeders have started to experiment with genetic manipulation and plant crossbreeding to try and obtain higher yields of CBG. Scientists have found that they can extract higher levels of CBG from budding plants in the form of a CBG oil about six weeks into the eight-week flowering cycle, when CBG levels are highest because it has yet to be converted into other compounds.

Scientists also believe that CBG binds to certain endocannabinoid receptors in the brain that mitigate anxiety and pain. CBG has shown to stimulate bone growth, act as an antibacterial, anti-tumor and combat insomnia. Studies show that CBG may help alleviate inflammation, pain, nausea, proliferation of cancer cells and may significantly reduce intraocular eye pressure caused by glaucoma.

Come by A Healthy Solution Wellness Boutique and check out our new CBG products! Always consult your primary care physician before starting a new treatment.

Our team of specialists are always available to provide you with education and assist you with any questions you may have regarding CBD and CBG.

TMJ is caused by teeth clenching, grinding, habitual gum chewing, misaligned teeth or trauma. Treatment for TMJ include physical therapy, bite guards and prescribed medications. Medications used to treat Temporomandibular joint disorder include Naproxen, Acetaminophen, Doxepin, Metaxalone and Diazepam.

Each prescribed medication contains negative side effects that include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting,headache, dizziness, bruising, skin rash, swelling, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, blurred vision, anemia, muscle weakness and tremors. CBD is a non-psychoactive compound derived from the hemp plant known for its potential therapeutic effects.

Studies show that CBD may help alleviate symptoms of TMJ without the negative side effects of prescribed medications. The endocannabinoid system is a network in the body composed of cannabinoids, which are cell receptors that primarily impact a person’s brain and central nervous system.

Endocannabinoids are chemical messengers that help maintain balance in your body. So, when you have an issue such as TMJ that’s marked by an increased pain and inflammation response, there may be some irregularities present in the endocannabinoid system that need to be adjusted.

Fortunately, CBD is an option that can help get your endocannabinoids back on track to promote a sense of relief. CBD’s anti-inflammatory effects suggest it could help relieve pain, and its anti-anxiety potential may help reduce jaw clenching, which can worsen TMJ.

Our AHS 1500mg CBD Tincture can be taken sublingually along with our AHS CBD custom cream that can be applied topically to help alleviate symptoms of Temporomandibular joint disorder. Always consult your primary care physician before starting a new treatment.

Our team of specialists are always available to provide you with education and answer any questions regarding CBD.