CBD has been exploding in popularity over the last few years, with good reason. It really does have amazing health benefits, especially for our hormones. I’ve been using CBD oil for almost five years now, and it’s drastically improved my sleep, especially the week before my period arrives. Today I’m sharing all about the health benefits of CBD oil for women’s health.

Just so we are on the same page, you can’t get high from CBD as it doesn’t contain THC, the psychoactive property in marijuana. However there are two different types of CBD on the market, full and broad spectrum. Full spectrum CBD contains small amounts of all components of the cannabis plant, which means means it can have trace amounts of (THC). Federally legal full spectrum products will always have less than 0.3 percent THC. Broad spectrum CBD doesn’t contain any THC.

CBD is legal, yet there have been some challenges varying from state to state depending on where the CBD is derived from, which is either marijuana or hemp. So be sure to check with your state laws before taking it out in public and traveling state to state and especially out of the country. In the United States you can buy CBD oil, gummies, lotions, and they are even infusing food and beverages with CBD now.

I have tried different CBD brands over the years and have partnered with Green Compass. They are USDA certified organic and are family owned with their hemp farm located in North Carolina. They are also all about transparency of their products, which I love. Each bottle has a QR code on the bottom of the bottle and has a certificate of analysis. They also have a 30 day money back guarantee on all of their products.

I discovered through my research that 80% of the CBD on the market in the United States is grown in China and can contain heavy metals, pesticides and actually contains very little CBD. With Green Compass you know exactly what is in every bottle and I love that I can trust this company.

How CBD Works In The Body

The health benefits of CBD oil for women’s health are vast. Studies have shown that CBD helps with anxiety, inflammation, nausea, migraines, sleep disorders, PMS, hormonal imbalance, and cramps. Before starting anything new check with your doctor, this is just info to share not medical advice.

When you take CBD it reacts with the cannabinoid receptors CB1 and CB2, which are located throughout your brain and body. These receptors are responsible for a wide variety of physiological processes, such as the perception of pain, mood, and inflammation. CBD stimulates the endocrine glands. The endocrine system consists of a series of glands located throughout the body and these glands produce hormones, which are released into the bloodstream and basically regulate everything in our body from mood, metabolism, energy, cravings etc, so the CBD supports our hormones.

The Health Benefits Of CBD Oil For Women’s Health

How Does CBD Support Women’s Health & Hormones

CBD Helps Regulate Cortisol

• That “bossy” hormone needs lots of support, especially if you are under stress often. CBD can help regulate the secretion of cortisol, which is one of the main reasons I use it. When I’ve had a very busy day, I always take it in the evening to help me with sleep. Most of us are in flight vs. fight mode throughout the day and CBD can help regulate cortisol in the body which helps us feel calmer, improves our mood and can even support our metabolism.

CBD Can Help Prevent Hormonal Imbalances

• Our hormones regulate everything, yes everything that occurs in our body. Studies have shown that researchers found that “cannabinoid exposure could have profound effects on the function of the reproductive system, lactation, metabolism, and on the endocrine stress axis.” which means it can help prevent hormonal imbalances by supporting our hormones.

CBD Can Help Support Digestion

• Another study shows how CBD can actually help regulate our digestion which is key with balancing hormones. You can read all about why digestion is important for our optimal hormonal health here. The better we absorb nutrients from our food, the healthier we will feel. CBD can also help alleviate bloating, cramps, inflammation and nausea which is a huge plus when we are trying to improve our digestion.

CBD Can Helps With Cramps

• Since CBD is so helpful to reduce inflammation and pain in the body, it’s extremely helpful if you experience period cramps. My clients see really great results the week before their period arrives when they take the CBD with the magnesium.

CBD Can Help Support Sleep

• So many of us struggle to get a solid, restful night’s sleep. I struggled with insomnia for years while living in NYC. I started taking CBD oil about an hour before going to bed, along with my magnesium and it really helps me get into a deeper more restful state of sleep, since it’s helping regulate the cortisol in my body. I’ve really noticed a change the week before my period arrives. I was waking up in middle of the night during this week, but since adding in the CBD oil I sleep through the night.

Again, always check in with your doctor first especially if you are pregnant, most of the studies say to avoid CBD as well if you are on any medications.

If you have any questions about CBD please reach out and be sure to share below if you try any CBD products and if they are helping with any of your hormonal imbalances.

Blog Post Updated May 19, 2021

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Studies

• This study shows how CBD can help regulate the secretion of cortisol
• This study shows how CBD supports hormonal imbalances
• This study shows how CBD can support digestion 

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