HEALTH
Dr. Lynda Balneaves, associate professor in the College of Nursing at Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
BALNEAVES SUGGESTS INDIVIDUALS CONSULT WITH A HEALTH-CARE PROFESSIONAL ABOUT WHETHER CBD CONSUMPTION WILL INTERACT WITH MEDICATIONS.
‘high’; however, it can affect mood and possibly feelings of anxiety,” she said. “In terms of side effects, it can interact with other medication as well as cause some stomach upset or diarrhea when used in large amounts, and fatigue and sleepiness in some individuals.” As a chemical, CBD impacts the body through the endocannabinoid system, an internal regulatory system comprised of cannabinoid receptors, endocannabinoids and enzymes, Balneaves explained. “CBD is still being researched, but it’s thought to have an impact on how endocannabinoids are broken down by the body,” she said. “CBD can be found not only in plant material but also in oils and edibles that are available through the cannabis
market in Canada.” Through the legal market in Canada, CBD comes in many forms such as dried cannabis, vaping liquids, gel capsules, creams and lotions, and edibles like candies, beverages and baked goods. Some licensed producers in Canada even sell bath bombs with both THC and CBD. Balneaves suggests individuals consult with a health-care professional about whether CBD consumption will interact with medications. In addition, they should ensure they’re getting CBD through a legal licensed producer. “Consumers should always use legally produced sources of cannabis in Canada,” she said, “to ensure they are receiving regulated cannabis with known quantities of CBD and THC.”
“Given the possible mood effects of CBD, particularly related to anxiety and sleep,” she said, ”there is some potential that during the pandemic individuals are using more CBD to cope.” CBD, or cannabidoil, is one of more than 120 phytocannabinoids that exist within the cannabis plant, Balneaves explained. “CBD does not that have the same psychoactive effect as THC, the other well-known cannabinoid in cannabis. In other words, CBD does not cause most people to feel
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Thorvaldson Care Center is a government approved, family owned and operated Intermediate Care facility providing care to seniors since 1959. ‘Intermediate’ personal care is provided to those who are no longer able to manage/cope in their current living situation due to increasing needs, yet are not quite ready for placement in a Personal Care Home. Thorvaldson Care Center is the only Intermediate Care facility in Manitoba.
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