Does CBD work for pain relief?

We are not supposed to make any medical claims. And we are not making any. But it is extremely difficult to discuss the benefits of CBD without mentioning how it effects the human(and animal) body. It is always advised to ask your doctor about incorporating CBD into your wellness program. But some doctors don’t even want to discuss it. Fortunately, some physicians are on board.  Dr. Charlton Woodly, a podiatric surgeon in Texas who has no financial stake in CBD products, integrates CBD into patients’ recovery from surgery, breaks and sprains. “I use it in my practice because, unlike pain medications, such as Tylenol, CBD does not cause kidney or liver issues while providing the same pain relief,” he says. And Dr. Philip Blair, a family physician who serves as medical director of the CBD brand Elixinol, says he’s used CBD with over 2,000 patients after the research and his experience convinced him the substance, in fact, wasn’t too good to be true. Within minutes of giving a patient CBD oil for pain relief, he says, “I see relaxation of their facial muscles, they become more expressive and spontaneous, their eyes get bigger and their shoulders relax. I hear a deep sigh of relief.” Continue Reading