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When you have any pain issues, whether it is chronic or sporadic, you want to be able to treat them and your body with the most effective and healthiest options available. Unfortunately, for many of us we turn to to prescription pain killers or over the counter pain killers like ibuprofen or Tylenol. These can be effective at treating pain but if you take them to much they can have adverse effects on organs in the body and cause a whole host of other problems. Here at Brilliant Bodywork we take a holistic approach to healing, this means we focus on the whole body, mind, and spirit. Because of this philosophy we strive to find natural alternatives to help our clients maintain their best overall health and well-being. To help our clients manage and maintain there pain we thought it would be helpful to go over some of the pain solutions we offer here at the spa. We will cover the different options in a series of blog posts focusing specifically on natural alternatives and remedies for pain relief. To start off are series the first pain reliever we are going to look at is called CBD. Put down the ibuprofen and let's learn about the amazing benefits of CBD.
What is CBD?
CBD stands for Cannibadol, CBD hemp oil is a natural botanical extract of the common hemp plant. CBD is the active ingredient in the new Herbalogix CBD line of products we carry here at the spa as well. The CBD is derived from the hemp plant and is also identified as hemp oil. It is THC free and has no psychoactive ingredients. CBD offers many benefits. CBD works by interacting with the bodies own natural endogeneous cannabinoid system (ECS) or endocannabinoid system. This system helps maintain and regulate the bodies homeostasis- the body's natural state of balance. The ECS system impacts different bodily functions like sleep, mood, appetite, hormonal regulation, pain and immune response.
How is CBD derived?
The CBD hemp oil is extracted from cannabis varieties that have a naturally higher concentration of the CBD and are extremely low in THC. A specialized process is used for extraction that helps to yield a higher concentration of CBD oil. Another benefit of using CBD supplements is that the oil naturally contains other nutritious by products like vitamins, omega-3 fatty acids, amino acids, terpenes, and other beneficial phytocannabinoids.
How is it used?
The CBD can be absorbed into the body in many different ways as well. Here at the spa we offer the Herbalogix line of CBD supplements that includes CBD gummy bears, flavored tinctures for oral use, a facial toning mist for topical use as well as lotions and massage oil for topical use. They also offer flavored sprays for oral use as well. These are just a few of the products and ways that the CBD oil can be absorbed into the body and begin to help heal and benefit the user.
What does it treat?
CBD oil has many health benefits, primarily natural pain relief. However, CBD can be used also as an anti-inflammatory, CBD naturally has anti-inflammatory properties to help sooth pain and inflamed tissues without the long term effects on the liver, stomach, and kidneys that other anti-inflammatory medicines can cause. CBD aids in relaxation of the muscles, which makes movement less painful and more comfortable. We know that movement and stretching is beneficial to the muscles but when you have pain in the muscles it sometimes hurts to much to move. Using CBD can help break this cycle offering relief of pain in the muscles so you can move freely. CBD can help with sleep as well. When a person suffers from chronic pain or illness it can be hard to get quality rest, you may toss and turn and not be able to get the deep sleep that allows the body to work to repair and heal itself. Taking CBD supplements allows the body to relax and can sooth you into a blissful, peaceful, deep sleep. CBD is also beneficial in helping to treat anxiety and depression. It can be a wonderful additional supplement or used on it's own. CBD can be used to soothe the nervous system in the body helping the user to feel calm and lowering anxious feelings. These are just a few of the many things that we are learning CBD can help treat, currently studies are on going looking into just how many benefits this miracle of nature offers.
New CBD Massage at Brilliant Bodywork
We have recently started offering a CBD pain relief massage at the spa, we introduced it in July as part of our monthly specials, but it will be a permanent offering on our schedule as it has such a positive impact on our clients and there needs. Here is the description off of the monthly specials about the CBD massage and pricing. Call us at (608) 783-8380 to book your CBD massage or you can book online here- http://brilliantbodywork.myonlineappointment.com/Booking
A CBD massage can provide great relief to the mind and body. This massage incorporates an all-natural, custom blended oil that will relax and calm the body and deliver pain relief for up to 8 hours. When CBD oil is incorporated into massage therapy, the oil can intensify the results of the massage. Some of the additional benefits can include: Pain and stress relief, increased relaxation, released muscle tension, headache relief, and even improved posture.