How to Use CBD to Age Better

The health benefits of cannabis and hemp plants have been gaining in popularity and support from both legislation and the medical community. The reports and research showing how CBD helps with pain management, inflammation, mental health, neurodegenerative disorders and more are abundant and clear. 

Janice Newell Bissex is a holistic cannabis practitioner that is joining me today to deep dive on all things cannabis and how it can be used to help us age better. Janice is a registered dietician, cookbook author, and nutritionist. Her journey exploring cannabis started when her dad, who suffered with severe pain from spinal fractures, found pain relief for the first time with cannabis. It was all the proof she needed to go deep into learning everything possible about it. 

In this episode we’re answering real questions and concerns about cannabis so you no longer have to wonder, but will have the information you need to make an informed decision. 

“It's promoting healing. It's not masking it, it's helping your body, your tissues heal.” -Janice Newell Bissex 

What is CBD? 

CBD is a cannabinoid in the cannabis and hemp plants that is much higher in the hemp plant. It has the potential to decrease agitation in Alzheimer’s patients and decrease those tangles in amyloid plaques. 

Cannabis Fun Fact: 

It wasn't made illegal because of medical or science reasons, it was political. 

3 Common Reasons for CBD use: 

• Pain 
• Anxiety 
• Insomnia 

Downside of CBD  

Various forms of cannabis have shown to be beneficial for things like menopause and bone health, but there are downsides to anything that sounds too good to be true. Janice explains how she’s found drug interactions with certain blood thinners. It doesn’t totally dismiss the use of CBD, but just means that you need to know when and how to use it safely and in what doses. 

Janice explains why you’ll want to be cautious using CBD if you have low blood pressure or known gastro issues. She also shares how vivid dreams and fatigue are side effects for some people, though not all. The big thing she warns to be careful with is THC, which will give you that “high” feeling. Microdosing THC however, according to Janice, can be super helpful. 

Cannabis Fun Fact: 

Cannabis has been used medicinally for 1000s of years. 

“CBD [...] is psychoactive because it affects the brain, but it's calming versus intoxicating” -Janice Newell Bissex 

Busting CBD Myths 

• CBD will get you stoned 
• Medicinal cannabis makes you tired 
• State laws about cannabis 
• Age group with biggest increase in cannabis use 
• Medical cannabis is addictive 
• Smoking cannabis increases risk of lung cancer 

Cannabis Fun Fact: 

The government got a patent in 2003 on CBD as a neuro protectant and antioxidant. 

Janice Newell Bissex’s 3 Episode Takeaways: 

• Cannabis can help a LOT of people 
• When looking for CBD products, look for a COA (Certificate of Analysis) 
• You will not understand the benefits until you or someone you love experiences the relief cannabis offers. 

Connect with Janice Newell Bissex 

Website  

Simple Guide to CBD 

Connect with Barbara:  

Love Your Age: The Small-Step Solution to a Better, Longer, Happier Life 

Barbara Hannah Grufferman website 

Instagram @Barbara Hannah Grufferman 

Facebook @BarbaraHannahGruffermanAuthor 

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