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Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer and much of it runs hereditary, and can be carried from one generation to another. But patients are putting up a good fight and an astonishing survival rate of 99% only further cements this statement. But with CBD and hemp making all of the waves in the news like it has been, patients have found a likely companion in CBD to help them fight this cruel disease.
The disease is one that takes quite a toll on the body. The treatments that include surgery, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy and immunotherapy cause a host of harsh effects; some linger on and are long-term. Some of these effects include:
- Headache
- Increased risk of blood clots
- Menopause symptoms
- Bone loss
- Fatigue
- Cardiac problems
- Swelling as a result of damage to lymph nodes during treatment
These are just the physical after effects. The mental anguish and the pure anxiety that someone has to go through is something that causes long-term depression and other clinical mental imbalances.
Related: Learn more about the differences between THC and CBD here.
Letting CBD Help Out
CBD or cannabidiol has been shown to provide great sense of relief and positive effects for its user, especially those with breast cancer. The CBD is only one of the several hundred chemicals called cannabinoids that are present in the hemp plant. These cannabinoids and CBD particularly work on the body to reduce the symptoms of the chemotherapy; such as nausea and fatigue.
Not just that but the CBD benefits list tackles the constant mood swings and panic attacks, letting you regain a better mental stability, as a result. There is a heavy demand for the analgesic properties; a use of CBD oil for pain.
The pain responses are also slowed and dulled down to let you relax and ease out. The immune responses of your body are boosted and the immune system is strengthened, which can really weaken during cancer treatment.
The way CBD does all of this and more, is by interacting with the Endocannabinoid system or ECS. The ECS is responsible for a whole load of systems like the immune system and the nervous system, pertaining to your mood and emotional wellbeing. It is proven that CBD is a known Anxiolytic and helps you reduce anxiety and support the body’s production of the ‘feel good’ chemicals like Dopamine, anandamide and Serotonin.
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