There is anecdotal evidence that suggests that certain plant-based products can help. To date there have not been clinical trials to prove they can help! To fully understand the answer, let us delve into menopause. What is it? How can it affect women? Menopause is a natural process that all women go through as they approach the end of their reproductive years. The word “menopause” or "the change" is the period leading to a woman’s last menstrual cycle. It includes all the changes a woman goes through before, during, and after her last menstrual cycle. Women generally go through menopause from 42-55, with an average of 51. The “change” may take as much as five years. Most doctors will advise women to bear with it as it is a natural process. But many women with severe symptoms find this unacceptable and are looking for ways to relieve their symptoms with natural remedies.
The menopausal symptoms are different for each woman, and this is because hormone levels are different in every woman, plus they can fluctuate and have a significant impact on how a woman feels. These hormonal changes can be highly uncomfortable and challenging to manage. They include suffering from insomnia, headaches, “hot flashes,” dry skin or acne, depression, anxiety, mood swings, aches, pains, vaginal dryness, weight gain, and hair loss. While these symptoms are not a severe health problem, they can make women feel uncomfortable and frustrated!
Treatment options are limited and often include prescriptions drugs not designed for treating menopause. Many women do not want to take these synthetic drugs, so they rely on natural remedies. Middle-aged women are one of the fastest-growing consumers of holistic products to alleviate their symptoms.
So, what are holistic products such as CBD, and how can it help women through this challenging period of their lives? CBD stands for cannabinoid and is present in hemp and cannabis plants. CBD has two receptors that work with the Endocannabinoid System (ESC), the twelfth system in all mammals. CBD is one of the over 144 different cannabinoids present in these plants. They transmit messages and are part of the endocannabinoid system. The endocannabinoid system is the 12th biological system that can regulate things like mood, appetite, pain, and inflammation in the body. When we feel energetic and healthy, the endocannabinoid system is functioning correctly. Menopausal symptoms occur when the ECS is not working correctly. The ECS is affected by two things: endocannabinoids and Phytocannabinoids. Endocannabinoids are produced naturally by the body, and Phytocannabinoids are cannabinoids produced by plants.
The ECS is the master regulatory system in our bodies, providing balance. The ECS is primarily composed of CB1 & CB2 receptors, and the CB1 receptor is found in the brain and has a role in regulating female hormone production. The CB2 receptor works with the nervous system regulating inflammation and pain. When we consume CBD, it binds with receptors CB1 and CB2 in the ECS. As a result, it boosts the whole system, resulting in less pain, inflammation, depression, and anxiety! Both the CB1 receptor density and hormone production fluctuate during the month.
Let’s discuss a few of the symptoms experienced by women. and how holistic products can help to alleviate them.
Hot Flashes & Night Sweats
Symptom: How many jokes have you heard about hot flashes and night sweats? If you are suffering from them, they are not a laughing matter! They can reduce the quality of life for women by disrupting sleep and daily routines. Hot flashes occur without warning, and the onset is sudden, which can cause irritability and stress. These symptoms are caused by altered neurochemistry in the hypothalamus, which is your body’s thermostat control. One of the most common and highly annoying symptoms of menopause is hot flashes. Up to three-quarters of all menopausal women experience them regularly.
Sleeping Troubles/Insomnia
Symptoms: Both men and women have sleeping troubles. But women during peri- and post-menopause have a tough time getting a good night’s sleep due to hot flashes, night sweats, anxiety, and depression. Lack of sleep can lead to fatigue and can eventually lead to health issues.
How can CBD help? CBD is a supplement that has a calming effect and may cause drowsiness. When blended with other natural sleep Bioceuticals, CBD can help with providing a good night’s sleep. CBD Wild Leaf™ recommends our Sleep Releaf product. Our proprietary formula for sleep blends four Bioceuticals, including Valerian Root. GABA, Griffonia Extract and Melatonin to promote a good night’s sleep. For most people, it has a relaxing effect and induces sleep.
Aches, Joint, and Abdominal Pain
Symptoms: During menopause, women’s bodies produce less of the hormone estrogen. Without or with less estrogen production, the body has higher levels of inflammation. Inflammation causes aches and pains, especially in the joints and muscles. In addition to joint pain, lower abdominal pain can be overwhelming. More than 60% of women aged 40 to 64 suffer from pain in their muscles, joints, and lower abdomen.
Headaches and Migraines
Symptom: Menopause can induce headaches of all kinds, and this is due to many factors, including anxiety, stress, depression, inflammation, reduced hormones, and the pain that can come with menopause. During menopause and after, women need to reduce as many factors as possible to lessen the onset of headaches!
Mood Swings & Depression
Symptoms: It’s not uncommon for women to experience anxiety, stress, and depression during menopause. Estrogen and progesterone are two very influential hormones that directly affect mood. These hormones are reduced in the body during menopause, affecting our neurochemistry, which becomes erratic as hormone levels fluctuate and eventually plummet. As this happens, it can produce mood swings and depression.
Acne Skin Conditions
Symptoms: Just as in adolescence, skin problems can occur with menopause. The reason is simple hormones. As we have discussed above hormones fluctuate during menopause, and this can affect skin conditions. Some women develop dry skin, and others experience acne breakouts, just like the onset of menstrual cycles.
How can CBD help? As discussed above, hormone levels fluctuate during menopause, and these fluctuations can cause acne problems. CBD Wild Leaf™ has developed a fantastic product for acne. Our Acne Releaf product contains 21 Bioceuticals known to help with acne.
Conclusion
CBD can be an essential supplement during menopause. Scientists are still trying to understand the ECS and cannabinoids. What is needed is more research and more education for both doctors and consumers. We have learned a lot in the last ten years, but more clinical studies and research are needed, especially for the medical community to endorse it as a supplement.
Is it Legal?
CBD and Delta 8 are legal on a federal level in the United States, as long as it contains less than 0.3% THC. However, it is still prohibited by specific state laws and doesn’t have FDA approval. We encourage you to consult a physician before you start taking CBD.
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