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Definition Insomnia manifests itself as a decrease in the quality and quantity of sleep, due to insufficiently recuperative sleep. [1]
Insomnia affects 15 to 20% of the French population, half of them in a severe form.2] In addition, insomnia increases with age.
Insomnia can be transient when it occurs episodically once or twice a night, or chronic when it occurs more than 3 times a week for at least three months.
Insomnia is said to be primary when its main cause is stress, jet lag or anxiety. Secondary insomnia is caused by psychiatric or medical conditions, or by drugs or other substances that can disrupt sleep.
Medical pathologies include osteoarthritis, arthritis, fibromyalgia and, more generally, inflammatory pain.. This is due to the non-continuous rhythm of cortisol production by the adrenal glands, which is responsible for inhibiting the secretion of prostaglandins that play a major role in the inflammatory process[3].
The consequences of insomnia, particularly when it becomes chronic, are drowsiness, irritability, difficulty concentrating, risk of depression and a risk of road accidents. In this sense, insomnia represents a danger and a considerable handicap[4].
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a molecule derived from the hemp plant (cannabis sativa L.) and, unlike THC, has no psychotropic effects.
In the case of insomnia, and unlike traditional drugs, CBD does not act as a direct sedative. As a cannabinoid, it stimulates the CB1 and CB2 endocannabinoid receptors present in both the brain and many parts of the body, which act to regulate the sleep-wake cycle.
Several scientific studies have examined the impact of CBD on insomnia. One from 2012[5] shows that CBD reduces anxiety and thus anxiety-induced non-paradoxical and REM physiological sleep. These sleep states are not recuperative and are at the root of insomnia.
Via melatonin (commonly known as the sleep hormone), a hormone produced by the pineal gland, CBD will promote more structured sleep and reduce the time it takes to fall asleep and nocturnal awakenings[6].
Other studies have demonstrated CBD's calming and anti-inflammatory role[7]. CB1 and CB2 receptors also regulate the immune system and anti-inflammatory response mechanisms, mainly triggered by the activation of T cells (which play a role in the immune response). CBD interacts directly with these receptors, regulating the inflammatory cycle by activating microglia. As everything is linked, an inflammation-free body will also be less prone to stress, and muscular and psychic relaxation will follow[8].
Finally, an American study carried out on a 10-year-old girl suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder following an accident[9], who took CBD oil to restore her sleep equilibrium, is also conclusive as to the efficacy of this molecule: a gradual improvement in her sleep and a reduction in her anxiety over the weeks were noted.
Here are the highlights:
For better sleepOne of the most effective ways of taking CBD is to consume it in oil form. By placing a few drops directly under the tongue, CBD assimilation is both rapid (30 minutes) and highly effective.
CBD dosage varies from one individual to another, so it's advisable to test the dosage by gradually increasing the number of drops until the desired effect is achieved.
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What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia or fibromyalgia syndrome [1] is a poorly recognized rheumatic disease that is complicated to treat. Fibromyalgia is more common in middle-aged women (onset between 20 and 50), and is characterized by intense joint and muscle pain, fatigue, pain in the joints and [...].
Cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are two natural molecules found in Cannabis Sativa L. (Hemp). Cannabidiol and THC are one of many (probably 200) compounds found in the cannabis plant. > Cannabidiol is not classified as a substance in its own right (only as a compound in cannabis extracts). [...]
