CBD TREATMENT FOR SLEEP

Introduction 

Cannabinoid is one of the major compounds obtained from cannabis plant.  This compound has some elements that are quite useful in treatment of sleep through various ways. To have enough Sleep is sometimes times a challenge as one may find him/herself encountering too much of it or lack completely. Many would love to work out their sleeping period and thus may try to find ways that can help to solve such challenges. From such problems faced by different individuals it would be quite beneficial to integrate the use of this compound from cannabis. Its impact may be quite promising from the research carried out. 

Effect of CBD in sleep 

There are various things that can affect the night rest of an individual. These contributing factors may includes;  

  • Mental problems or disorders 

One of the major mental problem is the anxiety. 

This mental illness once not addressed so well may result into death of an individual or make one run mud once not treated. Therefore, it would be advisable to treat such illnesses before they prolong in the body. 

  • Medication. 

Sometimes when one is under serious treatment, it would be possible for one to have a change in his/her cycle of staying awake. There are some drugs that would affect the time spend by individual while awake. There are drugs that brings about fatigue in an individual as this may also change the cycle of a person staying awake. 

  • Environmental conditions  

The environment encompass by a lot noises from vehicles, music and animals may result into sleeplessness in an individual. Therefore, the lack of a peaceful night may make one to stay awake for a long time. 

The research shows that CBD can treat anxiety which is a major cause of sleeplessness. The research also shows that it is a safety treatment.  

Ways in which it helps in sleeping 

  • Management of pain 

The various studies reveals that it can be used to relieve pain effectively. Suffering from some pain may cause a sleepless night more so the pain associated with some diseases like cancer. Cannabidiol compound from cannabis plant helps to reduce pain. The cannabinoid receptors that includes CB1 and 2 are found in the nervous system of the brain that balances the cognitive as well as the emotion in relation to our ability to perceive pain. Through induction of other components found in cannabinoid system, the pain is relieved. 

  • Management of stress 

Stresses are some of the health effect that may affect an individual in one way or the other. Therefore, to get relieve from various kinds, treatment need to administered so as to remain stress free. The THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) alters the mind when combined with cannabidiol compound and this will change the mental state thus relieve one from stress. 

  • Wakefulness 

The cannabidiol injection via lateral hypothalamus helps to activate neurons in nucleus accumbens thus increase wakefulness. 

  • Reducing inflammation. 

It acts as an antioxidant and through this it reduces inflammation. It also prevents reduction of microelements for instance Zinc as well as Selenium. These elements are important in immune system balance. Neuropathic pain is also reduced as it counteracts hyperalgesia.  

Side effect 

  • Dry mouth 
  • Drowsiness 
  • Liver injury 
  • Blood pressure being low 

Conclusion 

There are various substances that may help one have a healthy sleep. However, when too much of it is consume may create side effects.