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OTTAWA, Oct. 17, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - Media release
from LiveWell Canada Inc.
On October 17, cannabis becomes
legal across Canada, and
cannabidiol -- the chemical in hemp or cannabis that doesn't get
you high – will be regulated similarly to cannabis. While
previously available to medical patients with a prescription, it
can now be used more widely by Canadians for a range of health and
wellness treatments.
To celebrate October
17th, here are 17 cool facts about CBD compiled
by the researchers at LiveWell Canada:
- CBD is CBD whether it comes from hemp or cannabis
- CBD isolate is tasteless and odorless
- CBD was first chemically synthesized in 1963 by Raphael Mechoulam
- CBD has been a breakthrough treatment for drug-resistant forms
of children's epilepsy
- CBD is being studied for the cessation of addictive
cigarettes
- CBD can act as an anti-inflammatory agent, which can help
reduce pain
- 43% of CBD users use CBD products in place of prescription
medicines
- There was an increase of 70% of medical cannabis use from 2016
to 2017
- Women are more likely to use CBD for health and wellness than
men
- CBD counteracts the side effects of THC, like anxiety
- CBD can assist in the treatment of opioid addiction
- There are many types of CBD products available. Internal use
will give maximum benefits, while topical use will aid in pain
relief and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Some experiments found CBD is a potential anti-cancer
agent
- CBD reduces anxiety and can help you feel less nervous before
public speaking
- CBD products for pets can help target specific health concerns
such as anxiety, joint pain and skin problems.
- CBD helps the human body produce more endocannabinoids, which
helps to encourage their therapeutic effects.
- As of October 17, CBD will be
regulated similarly to cannabis in Canada.
Sources: Brightfield Group, McGill University, Health Canada, Forbes, Canadian
Cannabis Report, The Arcview Group, HelloMD, Statistics Canada,
Leafly, Cannabis Consumers Coalition, Meet Harmony, Canadian Hemp
Trade Alliance, Orian Research, Care by Design, Hemplucid
As legalization and acceptance of CBD accelerate at a rapid pace
globally, the demand for CBD products to improve health and
wellness is exploding. The World Health Organization recommended
this summer that CBD be descheduled across 194 nations. And in
September, the DEA moved CBD from Schedule 1, its most
restrictive class of drugs. The Brightfield Group of Chicago estimates the North American market
for CBD could reach US$22 billion by 2022.
About LiveWell Canada
LiveWell Canada Inc. is an innovative Canadian hemp and cannabis
company focused on advanced research on CBD and other cannabinoids,
as well as developing and distributing prescription and consumer
health and wellness products. The company has more than
1.5 million square feet greenhouses under construction located
in Ontario and Québec, and is
supported by business partners such as Canopy Growth and Canopy
Rivers. For more information, visit livewellcorp.com
SOURCE LiveWell Canada Inc.