CBD vs Migraines
Study Finds CBD Is An Effective Treatment For Migraine
by AJ Herrington Forbes Magazine (original article)
An overwhelming majority of migraine sufferers found relief with the use of CBD oil, according to the results of a recent study. Data from a clinically validated survey showed that 86% of respondents reported a decrease in headache impact after using a cannabidiol (CBD) formulation for a 30-day trial period.
The survey was taken by customers using a CBD oil product designed by Axon Relief, a company that creates supplements specifically for migraine sufferers. Known as the Headache Impact Test (Hit-6), the clinically validated survey measures the impact that headaches have on a respondent’s daily life and ability to function.
Data On CBD and Migraine
Although some research has shown that migraine sufferers report more relief from cannabis than they do from prescription medications, clinical studies that focus specifically on the effect that CBD can have on migraine are yet to be conducted. However, a 2018 study found that CBD, a non-intoxicating constituent of cannabis, has several pharmacological properties including acting as an anti-inflammatory, and anecdotal accounts of CBD oil successfully being used for migraine show promise.
Participants completed the Hit-6 survey both before and after using the CBD oil. During the 30-day trial period, respondents experienced an average of 3.8 fewer headache days than before using CBD oil, a reduction of 23%. Chronic migraine sufferers, defined as people who experience 15 to 29 headache days over a 30-day period, saw a 33% reduction in their headache days.
Medical Cannabis, Headaches, and Migraines: A Review of the Current Literature
Monitoring Editor: Alexander Muacevic and John R Adler (original article)
The review article shows encouraging data on medicinal cannabis's therapeutic effects on alleviating migraines in all of the studies reviewed. Beneficial long-term and short-term effects of medicinal cannabis were reported. It was effective in decreasing daily analgesic intake, dependence, and level of pain intensity. Some patients experienced a prolonged and persistent improvement in their health and well-being (both physically and mentally) after long-term use of medicinal cannabis. Overall, patients reported more positive effects rather than adverse effects with medical cannabis use. Chronic pain and mental health are the two reasons where medical cannabis is used often. It is found that some medical providers are hesitant to recommend medical cannabis due to a lack of current evidence, medical professional training, and a lack of uniform medical cannabis use guidelines. The therapeutic benefits of cannabis should be studied widely with intensive research trials supervised and controlled by authorities for safety and quality effectiveness. Further research should be performed once cannabis becomes legalized to determine a favorable delivery method, dose, and strain for migraine and chronic headache management and possible long-term effects of medical cannabis use. While medical cannabis is in a "disorganized realm" at the moment due to a lack of substantial research and medical provider education and patient education, this field is evolving and expanding to provide up-to-date research for both patient and doctor.
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Message from 8Labs Founder & CEO
Hi I'm Erin, owner of 8LABS CBD!
Back in 2017, after throwing out my back and suffering extreme pain, I was left jobless for several days and was desperately looking for anything to help me recover.
A friend recommended trying medical marijuana gummies, which did help me find relief. However, once my pain subsided and I was able to return to work, I knew I needed to find something to achieve the same pain-relieving results, without the psychoactive effects.
After researching and trying it for myself, I found it to be a better way to get the relief I needed, while still allowing me to function normally in my day to day life and at work!
Now, my mission is to continue to tell the world about the wonderful benefits and healing-abilities of CBD. With the goal of delivering only the most pure, clean and powerful products to everyone who needs to find relief!
-Erin Lorenzana
References:
1. https://www.forbes.com/sites/ajherrington/2021/02/17/study-finds-cbd-is-an-effective-treatment-for-migraine/amp/
2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8459575/