Cathi’s Mom was diagnosed with Dementia (Alzheimer’s) shortly before her husband died, which exacerbated her condition from the trauma and extreme stress of losing her beloved spouse. Luckily, her daughter, Cathi, was able to recommend True Natural Oils CBD based upon the success she had seen from giving Natural Pet Oil CBD to her dogs, and for her own PTSD, anxiety, and sleep.
Her mom has seen a massive boost in cognition, mood, pain, memory, and stress management due to taking our entry level formula “Wellness” (59.99+ 10% off first order with discount code: “letstalkaboutcbd”).
Cathi speaks on how True Natural Oils has boosted her own quality of life, as well as her mom’s, pet’s, and husband’s.
Nurses at her mom’s hospice care center have also taken note of the benefits True Natural Oils has made, and are now recommending it to their patients and their families.
For clinical evidence of CBD’s therapeutic properties for Neuroinflammation in Dementia, read our blog post here.
Recently I stumbled upon some research that I just had to share. If you are anything like me and like to treat yourself to an alcoholic beverage every now and then (or more than every now and then) and detest that nasty hangover, then this one’s for you…
Based on this research, I now vow to always consume Cannabinoids alongside my alcohol consumption to help mitigate negative effects.
We all are somewhat aware that alcohol is essentially poison, but let’s get into what it really does so we can understand how to combat its negative effects…
Alcohol has been shown to cause damage to the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, in particular by inducing neuroinflammatory mediators and/or oxidative stress.These brain regions are known to be associated with problem solving, attention, information processing, learning, and memory.
Since CBD has neuroprotective effects that prevent oxidative damage, it has been considered for the treatment of cognitive impairments caused by alcohol. These effects of CBD have been hypothesized to be mediated by the 5HT1A (serotonin), or CB2 receptors.
These exciting results have been reported to support the potential therapeutic benefits of CBD for Alcohol Use Disorder, particularly in the areas of neurodegeneration, hepatotoxicity (chemical-driven liver damage), and cognition. Additionally, CBD can have a therapeutic effect in alcoholic liver diseases characterized by inflammation, oxidative stress, and steatosis (the abnormal retention of fat within a cell or organ).
There are several proposed mechanisms through which cannabinoids (and CBD in particular) may confer beneficial effects in the context of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). First, CBD may directly impact specific brain mechanisms underlying AUD to influence alcohol consumption and the clinical features of AUD.
Second, CBD may influence AUD symptoms through its actions across the digestive, immune, and central nervous systems, collectively known as the microbiota-gut-brain axis (MGBA). These MGBA disruptions have been associated with AUD symptoms such as craving and impaired cognitive control.
Furthermore, Preclinical data suggest that cannabinoids may confer beneficial effects on the gastrointestinal and immune system. These findings include reducing intestinal permeability, regulating gut bacteria, and reducing inflammation. Thus, cannabinoids may exert AUD harm-reduction effects, at least in part, through their beneficial actions across the MGBA.
Not to mention the effects alcohol has on dehydration. Electrolytes are what our bodies need to absorb water and remain hydrated. When people drink alcohol or caffeine, or exercise, not only do they become more dehydrated, but any water consumed after is not as effective due to a low balance of electrolytes. Insufficient electrolyte replenishment is a leading cause of why over 75 percent of people are chronically dehydrated.
With cannabis now legal in several U.S. states and industrialized hemp production legal nationwide, consumer curiosity in alternative forms of stress-release and relaxation is piqued. Whether it is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), CBD, or other botanicals with purported relaxation benefits, consumers are interested in trying drinks that support their desire to slow down, market research firms say.
I hope you have learned from our research, like we have greatly. If you are one of these people looking to try alternative forms of stress-release, or just something to help balance out the negative effects of booze when you do choose to consume, take a look at our products.
If you are ready to feel well rested and relaxed, then this is the podcast for you!
Exploring CBN as the “Mother” or “Sleepy” Cannabinoid, we discuss how these natural substances can help calm the body and the mind and help us drift off peacefully into dreamland!
We expel myths about CBD “being addictive,” and explore how these natural supplements can help the body in many ways to bring the body back to balance & homeostasis!
Hormones, Menopause, Melatonin Production, Mood, Seasonal Depression or “SADD” are also discussed in relation to CBD/CBN and as benefits from our products!
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Alzheimer’s disease is the leading cause of dementia accounting for 60% to 80% of all cases. The impairments of memory and thinking in Alzheimer’s disease have been linked to two abnormal features in the brain—amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles. The damage associated with plaques and tangles leads to the death of neurons in regions essential to memory and thinking and eventually spreads to other areas of the brain as well.
For most people with Alzheimer’s disease, worsening problems with memory are the most prominent early symptom of the disease. Although people with Alzheimer’s are frequently able to recall events from many years ago, they have profound difficulty acquiring new memories. That’s partly because the hippocampus and other structures in the brain’s memory network are particularly vulnerable to the damage from Alzheimer’s disease. A person with dementia may ask a question, get an answer, then ask the same question a few minutes later. As we now know, dementia is a result of neurodegeneration; more specifically, the death of neurons that control memory and thinking.
The Endocannabinoid System takes part in the regulation of neurogenesis and neurodegeneration. Most studies suggest that endocannabinoid signaling is usually beneficial. The cannabinoid receptors CB1, CB2 and a protein coupled receptor GPR55 take part in the regulation of neurogenisis or neuronal rebuilding. Endocannabinoid signaling may also be beneficial because of its impact on halting neurotoxicity and neuroinflammation. It has been shown that deletion of CB1 accelerates brain aging through tumor necrosis factorα(TNF-α ), while CB1 binding decreases neuroinflammation.
The odd positive impact of ECS activation on cognitive enhancement may be also due to CB2 anti-inflammatory action or the impact of emotional state on learning and memory, all of which are modulated by ECS. Recent studies have shown CB2 presence in the central nervous system. In particular, it has been demonstrated that CB2 receptors are expressed in cells of the brain such as microglia, astrocytes and neurons in areas including the hippocampus, striatum and brain stem.
Noteworthily, it has been shown that CB2 receptors are largely distributed in activated astrocytes and microglia and thus they have an important role in the regulation of neuroinflammation when activated. CB2 activated receptors have an important role in the regulation of neuroinflammation.
Furthermore, it has been suggested that CB2 receptors could represent a promising therapeutic target in several neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease, Huntington’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and multiple sclerosis. In particular the activation of CB2 receptors might affect disease progression through the regulation of neurotransmission and neuronal function. Interestingly, the most largely studied mechanism of neuroprotection involves the anti-inflammatory effects of the CB2 receptors. This is of particular relevance considering that neuroinflammation is a crucial component of Dementia pathogenesis.
As the population ages and people live longer, dementia has become one of the most important health challenges in the world. The WHO estimates that around 50 million people have dementia worldwide and every year there are nearly 10 million new cases. The estimated proportion of the general population aged 60 and over with dementia at a given time is between 5–8%. The total number of people with dementia is projected to reach 82 million in 2030 and 152 in 2050.
Written by: Robin H. McDonald, RPh, is a registered pharmacist in Newport Beach, California. She received her B.S. from the University of Pittsburgh, School of Pharmacy, in 1991. She has enjoyed many facets of her career over the last 31 years. Including her retail pharmacy practice, she also has been an independent pharmacist, compounding pharmacist and a regional Pharmacy scheduler for a small retail pharmacy company in Birmingham, Alabama. Her interest in the health benefits of CBD oil was piqued when she became witness to the healing potential of CBD.
To this day, Robin has semi-retired from retail pharmacy practice which allows her to devote dedicated time to research and development into the expanding forefront of CBD oil and its benefits. Robin is also dedicating research to a broad range of botanical benefits, including CBD, for skincare purposes. Robin enjoys living in Newport Beach with her loving husband, Bill.
If you are ready to stay Focused, Calm, and On-Task during the Holiday Season, then this is the podcast for you!
Preparing the perfectly decorated Holiday home, planning the perfect menu for Thanksgiving dinner in which everyone’s dietary preferences are met, and checking off names from your Christmas gift shopping list, are some of the things swirling around in the head when it comes to juggling all that goes into Holdiay planning.
And not to mention with the added pressure, anxiety, and mood swings of the time change / daylight savings! It can feel like one has attention deficit (ADD), or has less time to accomplish tasks, leaving one overwhelmed or intimidated by their to-do list!
Staying calm in the face of a long to-do list, diminishing anxiety, orienting yourself in your own physical space, navigating seasonal depression, and completing tasks with more ease are all things that CBD helps with- and Robin explains why!
Listen in to find out how CBD can help you navigate this Holiday Season!
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Cathi Wilcox, along with her husband, former Detroit Tigers Pitcher, Milt Wilcox, run the Dock Jumping Organization, “Ultimate Air Dogs”.
Cathi has seen some seemingly miraculous CBD healing stories for her own dogs; including an incredible boost in vitality in her senior dog, a calming effect on her dogs suffering from Post Traumatic Stress & Anxiety during Thunder storms, speedy recovery from Dock Diving and Protection training, topical skin healing from bug bites, etc., and thus firmly believes in, and resells our Natural Pet Oil.
For herself, she has seen a reduction in Anxiety & PTSD and received some much-needed Sleep Support from our True Natural Oils Bliss Formula
The use of CBD products for pets, namely dogs and cats, has been widely adopted for its benefits in aiding with inflammation, cancer, and the other health issues that arise from aging in animals.
The benefits of CBD in the “frosted faces” of our loved ones is easily noticeable, as many pets experience an increase of energy, a decrease of aggression, limp a little less, and overall experience better quality of life.
….at least these experiences are among the reviews we have gotten from our pet CBD products.
While clinic research is still lacking surrounding hemp products, there is always a constant trickling in of new studies that point to just how promising hemp is to health and wellness, including one that was just released called:
(In layman terms, the effect of CBD (CannaBiDiol) on abnormal growths/ cancer and cell death and recyclying)
“The objectives of our study were to explore the anti-proliferative and cell death response associated with in vitro treatment of canine cancer cell lines with CBD alone and combination with common chemotherapeutics, as well as investigation into major proliferative pathways”
….”In conclusion, CBD is effective at hindering cell proliferation and induction of autophagy and apoptosis rapidly across neoplastic cell lines and further clinical trials are needed to understand its efficacy and interactions with traditional chemotherapy.”
While there still remains much to be discovered surrounding hemp products, there is no denying the real-life first hand experiences of those touting the benefits of CBD. Furthermore, with frequent scientific studies such as this one showing the promise of Hemp, and the lack of side effects of Hemp, the question of “what is there to lose?” is proposed in the face of battling cancer.
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Pam Sheets is considered an expert in her field for her knowledge on training dogs and keeping them Healthy! She prioritizes Dog Health, and has compiled a raw multi-protein meal recipe complete with vegetation she grows in her own garden!
Pam is an avid proponent of supplementing with Natural Pet Oil for her dogs, and uses our Human lines for herself and all of her family members!
Enjoy this talk with Pam as she talks to us about dog sports, walks us through the benefits she has seen from using our products, and even details how she got her mom off of daily painkillers and onto CBD for treating her pain!
Robin McDonald, RPh & Natural Oils Inc. Research & Product Development Specialist
Welcome to Let’s Talk About CBD, a show that highlights how CBD helps people & pets live better lives; supported by research, medical professionals, and lots and lots of real-life stories!
We answer your most common questions, as well as interview people who use CBD to hear about their journeys.
Come learn, laugh, and maybe even cry as we hear about all the lives made better by CBD!
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