CBD (Cannabidiol) as Medication for Alzheimer’s Disease
Over 5 million individuals in the US are struggling with Alzheimer’s disease. It is the most common and worst form of dementia. It affects one’s memory, thinking, behavior, and mood. The negative effects of this precarious disease slink slowly and worsen with time to an extent the patient is no longer able to cope with his or her daily routines.
Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease with no end. In its final stages, the patients lose the ability to react to the environment. After diagnosis, the expected lifespan is between 4 to 8 years. This figure can change up to 20 years if the patient is using Cannabidiol (CBD).
Symptoms of Alzheimer’s
Problem in communicating
Dramatic mood swings.
Inability to focus
Poor coordination
Feeling confused and disoriented
Traditional treatment for Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s treatments available only calm its annoying effects temporarily. No treatment is capable of stopping its progression. Recently, cannabis medical researchers gave the Alzheimer’s community hope that cannabidiol (CBD) is capable of reducing the detrimental symptoms of Alzheimer’s.
Using CBD to treat Alzheimer’s
CBD affects the CB and CB1 receptors of the endocannabinoid system. The endocannabinoid system is involved in psychological processes such as pain sensation, memory, mood, and appetite. CB1 receptors are present in the hippocampus of the brain. Hippocampus is responsible for your memory, learning ability, and cognition.… Read more “CBD (Cannabidiol) as Medication for Alzheimer’s Disease”