Symptoms To Watch For:

• Sudden collapse
• Very low blood pressure
• Light-headedness
• Chest pain or discomfort
• Muffled heart sounds
• Jugular vein distension
• Shortness of breath, restlessness

Causes:
In most if not all cases Pericardial Effusion is caused by immune system malfunctions -or general body displacement.

1. Infections (viral, bacterial, or tuberculosis)

• Viral infections (like coxsackievirus, HIV, or influenza) are the most common cause. They irritate the pericardium, leading to inflammation and fluid buildup.

• Bacterial infections are less common but more severe — can cause purulent (pus-filled) effusions.

• Tuberculosis (TB) can cause chronic effusions, especially in countries where TB is more common.

2. Inflammatory diseases (Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, etc.)

• These are autoimmune diseases, where the immune system attacks the body’s own tissues — including the pericardium.

• This leads to chronic inflammation, which can result in fluid buildup over time.

3. Cancer (Metastasis to the pericardium)

• Certain cancers, like lung, breast, lymphoma, or leukemia, can spread to the pericardium.

• Tumors cause irritation, leakage from blood vessels, or block lymph drainage — all leading to effusion..

• These are often large and can be bloody (called hemorrhagic effusions).

4. Kidney failure (uremia)

• When the kidneys fail, toxins build up in the blood (uremia).

• These toxins irritate the pericardium, leading to what’s called uremic pericarditis, which can cause large effusions.

5. Heart surgery or trauma

• Surgery near the heart can disturb the pericardium, leading to inflammation and fluid buildup.

• Trauma (like a car accident or stab wound) can cause blood to collect in the pericardial sac — a dangerous condition called hemopericardium.

6. Medications or Radiation Therapy

• Drugs like hydralazine, isoniazid, or some chemotherapy agents can cause drug-induced lupus or direct irritation.

• Radiation to the chest (for cancer) can damage the pericardium, causing chronic inflammation and fluid accumulation.

How CBD will help!
CBD may help manage pericardial effusion, especially when it’s caused by inflammation or autoimmune conditions, through its anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects. It interacts with the endocannabinoid system, particularly CB2 receptors on immune cells, which can reduce the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines (small proteins released by certain cells in your body — especially immune cells — that act like messengers to help regulate the immune system and inflammation). This helps calm the inflammation around the pericardium, potentially slowing or preventing further fluid buildup. In autoimmune-related effusions (like those from lupus or rheumatoid arthritis), CBD may help regulate the immune system’s overactivity, reducing the attack on the heart lining.

More Benefits:

1. Relieves Chest Discomfort or Pain
– Acts on pain receptors and may ease inflammation-related chest pressure

2. Reduce Anxiety and Stress
– Helps calm the nervous system, which may be helpful for patients with chronic or cancer- related effusions

3. Improves Sleep and Rest
– Supports better sleep in patients dealing with chronic illness or discomfort

4. Potential Antioxidant Effects
– May protect heart tissues from oxidative stress during inflammation

A Healthy Solution Recommends:

5000mg Full Spectrum CBD Oil (tincture)
Kurativ CBD:CBG Gummies (watermelon or bears)

What are they?

CBD (cannabidiol) and CBG (cannabigerol) are cannabinoids, naturally occurring compounds found in cannabis plants. You may already know that both CBD and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) are the two most popular cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant. For now, let’s continue seeing CBG in more detail, since that one is less known. Cannabigerol, or CBG, is one of more than 100 cannabinoids discovered in
hemp and cannabis plants. Young hemp plants create cannabigerolic acid (CBGA). As the plant develops, CBGA breaks down into cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) and tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA). These two compounds are then converted into CBD and THC. Any leftover CBGA is converted into CBG. It is still a fairly new compound in the world of cannabinoid research. From what has been shown in these studies, this compound has antibacterial, antidepressant, and anticancer properties. Meaning it can help with physical and mental wellness. CBG is also able to provide many of the medicinal properties as THC/ tetrahydrocannabinol, but without the psychoactive effect! CBG works by binding to both receptors (CB1 and CB2 receptors) of the endocannabinoid system, which influence inflammation, pain, and even heat sensitivity. Studies have also shown CBG's ability to fight nausea, increase appetite, regulate sleep, and even combat cancer-causing cells! CBG works really well as a pain reliever! This is because it reduces the pain and inflammation signals being sent to your brain. It’s able to do this by reducing the intensity of hormone-like lipids which are in charge of the inflammatory response and pain.

Why use them together?

Well, even though the compounds are similar, when paired together they can do a lot for your health. When CBD and CBG are paired together, they act synergistically to create a stronger effect compared to when they’re used alone. So they bring each other a lot more balance when they work together. It generates something called the entourage effect; this usually occurs when consuming a full spectrum hemp product. You can indicate which product has this combo when you see it has a “1:1” ratio. This means for every 1mg of CBD, you get 1mg of CBG as well. When put together, CBD and CBG can help with the following: Increase in focus, lowering anxiety and stress, boosting your mood, relieving general discomfort (physically and mentally), supporting appetite, helping with sleep, aiding stomach aches, helping with general pain/inflammation, and more! CBG helps with pain by being a GABA reuptake inhibitor. CBG’s ability to behave as a GABA reuptake inhibitor means that it can assist to maintain the levels of GABA in the brain and spinal cord. This is comparable to how selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) perform in their ability to maintain serotonin in the brain. Because CBG can help to inhibit the reuptake of GABA, a neurotransmitter that has been linked to pain reduction, it is possible for patients to use this cannabinoid in their pursuit of reduced pain.

AHS recommendations

-Kurativ CBD/CBG Tincture – 3300mg. This product has a 10:1 ratio of CBD:CBG and is a full spectrum product. This means this product has the legal limits of THC, 0.3%. This product also contains a bit of CBN, CBC, and CBDVA.

“Blending CBD & CBG helps create overall balance and regulates the body. When combined, these cannabinoids complement each other, and the effects are amplified. This Kurativ oil contains 1mg of CBG for every 10mg of CBD, plus an array of secondary cannabinoids.”

-Kurativ CBD/CBG Gummies – 1000mg. This product contains a 4:1 CBD:CBG ratio, with 0% THC. You can take this product any time of day when you’re feeling symptoms of stress, anxiety, or pain and can help you within 30-45 minutes, and stays in your system for 4-6 hours. We have two kinds: Apple/Peach Rings that are 50mg per piece, and Watermelon that is 25mg per piece.

“Kurativ CBD/CBG Gummies are a fun and delicious way to experience the power of cbd and cbg. Great for on-the-go relief. Available in bears, apple rings, peach rings, and our all-time favorite watermelon wedges. Try them all!”

Many people fly from place to place for various reasons. Maybe you’re going on a well-earned vacation, or maybe you’re flying for a business trip. Whatever the reason may be, there are many people who reportedly have what’s called airplane anxiety. About 40% of the general population admits to having some fear of flying, about 2.5% of that group having a clinical phobia, meaning said person either avoids flying all together or does so with considerable distress. As with other situational phobias, the fear is almost always disproportionate to the danger posed. There are many people who take medications or use different techniques to help relieve their anxiety. But what if you could bring CBD with you? CBD, also known as Cannabidiol, is a chemical compound found in the cannabis or hemp plant. You may already know the compound THC, also known as Tetrahydrocannabinol, which comes from the same plant, except it causes a psychoactive effect. Unlike THC, CBD is non-psychoactive, and brings many different healing properties. Those being the ability to reduce anxiety, pain, inflammation, stress,
depression, and many other conditions. CBD becomes valuable with airplane anxiety due to its anxiety and stress reducing properties. One of the better things you could use specifically for airplane anxiety would be our SoCal gummies that come in Peach Rings, Neon Rings, and Sour Bears. These gummies are specially made to help with anxiety, stress, depression, insomnia, and mood balance. These gummies take about 30 minutes to 45 minutes to feel the effects, they make your body relax much easier and reduce the anxiety either entirely or to a much more manageable level. We also have our Kurativ CBD/CBG gummies that can help with the anxiety as well. Cannabigerol, or CBG, is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid typically most abundant in low-THC and high- CBD cannabis strains, including hemp. Like THC, CBG reacts with the cannabinoid receptors in the brain. CBG is the inspiration for other cannabinoids. While CBD has a relatively low affinity for cannabinoid receptors and interacts mostly with the endocannabinoid system on an indirect basis, CBG is thought to interact directly with the brain’s CB1
and CB2 cannabinoid receptors. CBG works to fight inflammation, pain, nausea and works to slow the proliferation of cancer cells. CBG has been called ‘inactive’ when compared to THC, but it has slight similarity for CB1 receptors, approximately equal to that of CBD. Like CBD, it has painkilling and anti- inflammatory properties, indicating that there is scope for developing cannabinoid drugs that do not have the psychoactive properties of THC. Strains high in CBG will be beneficial treating conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis, and Crohn’s disease. For Multiple Sclerosis, a 2014 study in mice said that CBG “has been shown to alleviate symptoms in a viral model of multiple sclerosis.” Remarkably, one of the few medical drugs that contains cannabinoids was approved as a treatment for neuropathic pain in patients with multiple sclerosis. CBG is a good cannabinoid to being with you because of all of its benefits, and it will especially help you with airplane anxiety.

Unlike something like THC, it is legal to take with you to most states in the USA. Though each state has their own rules and laws on CBD, even if it comes from a hemp plant. As of 2020, these ten US States forbid any type of marijuana-based CBD products: Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Texas. Though always look into wherever you may be going to see if CBD is or is not legal. Within the U.S., you can fly with CBD products that contain less than 0.3 percent THC. However, TSA rules very much apply, in that any liquids (oils, tinctures, creams) must be less than 3 ounces. You can bring a CBD vape pen through airport security in your carry-on, but not in your checked baggage.

Here are some website links that can give further information on where CBD is and is not legal, and what restrictions there are in each state:

https://www.leafly.com/news/politics/is-cbd-legal-state

Always consult a health care professional before trying any new medications. We provide free consultations and have a nurse on staff if you have any questions about your care and any CBD products.