With the enactment of American 2018 Farm Bill, more and more states of USA have allowed the legalization of cannabis cultivation and marketing for medical and recreational purposes. CBD derivatives are available in a variety of forms including CBD oils, ingestible tinctures, CBD foods, CBD beverages and so on. Because the CBD itself is not mentally active and can provide many benefits, the positive impacts of the CBD have been popular in more and more people. The human that can benefit from CBD most influence is the elderly we are talking about today because they are the people who are affected by health most seriously.

Many older people do not understand how to use  CBD to improve their living conditions and the change of existing CBD products. Because CBD is extracted from cannabis plants, it does not cause head or body discomfort after use. Cannabis derivatives can reduce or even replace harmful and addictive prescription drugs. However, due to the lack of extensive research, older people mostly use CBD to treat their mild symptoms and major age-related diseases.

CBD products are not a single form. Older people can choose a more suitable and familiar product. CBD is a kind of oil extraction and it can be added to topical gels, tinctures, and edible products. These are products that are more suitable for the elderly.

According to the results of several studies, CBD can provide natural relief for more than 50 diseases, including arthritis, multiple sclerosis (MS), epilepsy and many stress-related diseases.

The theory of CBD treatment for diseases

CBD is an abbreviation for Cannabidiol, one of more than 60 cannabinoids found in cannabis plants. It can interact with the endogenous cannabinoid system in the human body to improve the health of the body and treat diseases. However, unlike THC, CBD is not psychoactive and does not cause a “high” condition after taking it. And because the CBD has multiple health benefits, older people can benefit from it, so the CBD is positioned as the perfect solution to improve the health and lives of older people.

What diseases can CBD treat and alleviate in the elderly?

1.CBD can strengthen bones and relieve osteoporosis

As we grow older and our body gets weak, more and more old people’s bones start to change and become loose. During this time, when our bones lose important minerals and it will become very fragile and easily breaks. Especially if the elderly have a fall, they may suffer severe pain and fractures. Fall has become the leading cause of death among men over 60 years old, and 33% of women suffer from osteoporotic fractures. Bone health has been a serious problem for the elderly.

Studies have shown that the use of CBD can help strengthen bones, heal fractures and support healthier bones. And because of its anti-inflammatory properties, cannabis is very useful for patients with multiple sclerosis.

2.CBD can treat hypertension and reduce the onset of heart disease

According to the American College of Cardiology, heart disease is the most common disease in the elderly and the leading cause of death in the elderly. The fact that more than half of adults in the United States have high blood pressure, which is the main cause of heart disease is also well known.

According to recent research, CBD may be an effective natural way to treat hypertension. Ten men with high blood pressure in the study took 600mg of CBD and found that their resting blood pressure was significantly lower. In this study, the researchers also performed stress tests on subjects to determine the effect of CBD on their stress response, resulting in a lower than normal blood pressure.

In addition to lowering blood pressure, CBD can also reduce heart inflammation and prevent cell death caused by oxidative stress, thanks to the antioxidant properties of CBD. By lowering blood pressure and preventing heart inflammation and cell death, CBD can significantly improve overall heart health and act as a measure to prevent serious health conditions.

The person in charge of the study also said that CBD may play a huge role in the treatment of diabetes and other cardiovascular diseases by attenuating oxidation, inflammation, cell death, and fibrosis.

3.CBD can alleviate the problem of insomnia

Although insomnia is a sleep problem that people of all ages suffer, it is very common for the elderly. Because this is due to age, changes in sleep patterns, and imbalances that may arise from medical conditions and drug effects.

Sleep is the stage of self-recovery and flushing of toxins. Once insomnia occurs, it will cause many problems in the human body, which is extremely unfavorable for the elderly. Therefore, many elderly people choose to sleep drugs to alleviate their sleep disorders. This is a harmful process in the long run. Although these drugs can temporarily relieve insomnia, in the long run, it will bring more problems. Sleep medications are easily addictive, and the more you use, the more it forms a vicious circle.

Unlike traditional medicines, CBD is a natural way to calmly enjoy healthy sleep and combat problems caused by sleep disorders such as stress, anxiety, irritability, and physical imbalances. More important,  CBD can replace potentially harmful sleep drugs.

The older a person is, the more difficult it is to achieve sustained deep sleep. During deep sleep, our brains regenerate and contain no harmful substances, which are produced by the body itself. Therefore, ensuring sleep quality is also very important for preventing neurodegenerative diseases associated with the elderly, such as Alzheimer’s disease and glaucoma. Sleep medications such as sleeping pills that are often taken by the elderly can cause great dependence and various unpleasant side effects. CBD can help extend the time of deep sleep and prolong the overall sleep time.

4.CBD can help relieve pain

Studies have shown that CBD can reduce inflammation and relieve pain caused by diseases such as arthritis, joint coating, and multiple sclerosis. Clinical studies have shown that cannabis is very effective in reducing arthritis and neuropathic pain. CBD painkillers are an effective treatment for different muscle and joint pains. Nearly half of the elderly in the United States have arthritis, and 75-85% of the elderly suffer from chronic pain.

By activating the receptors in the endogenous cannabinoid system in the human body, the CBD relieves the patient from pain-related symptoms with little side effects. As an alternative to traditional analgesics, the CBD has become a good helper for health care professionals and caregivers.

5.CBD can improve mood and related diseases

Although we all have various emotional changes in our daily life, as people age, the occurrence of various major events or the emergence of diseases will cause people’s emotions to undergo a great change. If there is a long-term emotional change that will endanger people’s physical and mental health, and cause people to be in an isolated or neglected state, which may even lead to mental illness, so we need a way to deal with this change in mood.

According to many studies, the CBD may help to alleviate this situation. By interacting with receptors involved in the regulation of emotions (such as serotonin and adenosine receptors), CBD can improve the emotional changes of the ups and downs, affecting the current situation from a positive perspective, thus relieving stress, calming the mind and Improve cognitive function.

Although studies have shown that CBD can effectively alleviate mood-related diseases, in fact, what the elderly need most is the care and love from family members. Talking about this topic may not be an easy state, but if we have long neglected their existence, it may cause serious harm to the mental and physical health of the elderly. Everyone will inevitably embark on the path of getting older, and no one wants to grow old. Therefore, in addition to using the CBD to truly alleviate and treat diseases caused by emotional changes in the elderly, we as a junior can prevent this kind of ups and downs from the root cause. Spend some time in your life to accompany them. I believe this will have a major impact on the health and life of the elderly because companionship is the most affectionate blessing.

CBD can bring many benefits to the elderly. It can strengthen bones, relieve osteoporosis, treat high blood pressure to prevent heart disease, relieve insomnia and pain, and improve mood changes and related diseases. We hope that while you understand the benefits that the CBD brings to the elderly, you can help the elderly around you in your daily life, and truly achieve a sense of security, in old age, worthiness and a feeling of happiness.