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84 / Harnessing the Benefits of CBD w/ Brooke Alpert

84 / Harnessing the Benefits of CBD w/ Brooke Alpert

FromThyroid Strong


84 / Harnessing the Benefits of CBD w/ Brooke Alpert

FromThyroid Strong

ratings:
Length:
26 minutes
Released:
Mar 12, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

You’ve likely seen CBD products in all sorts of places. If you suffer from pain or anxiety or really anything else, you may have considered using it. For today’s episode, I’ve brought in someone who truly understands how this compound can be used to help and what you should look for when using it.
Brooke Alpert, M.S., R.D., C.D.N., is a nationally recognized nutrition expert and author. She is the founder of http://www.b-nutritious.com (B Nutritious) and https://www.dailyhabitcbd.com/ (Daily Habit). Brooke works with a variety of clients to meet their nutritional goals while working within their lifestyle. With a focus on meeting the demands of a busy schedule, Brooke teaches clients how to eat within their needs without feeling deprived.
Today, Brooke explains how she discovered the healing properties of CBD. She has found that this compound can be used to treat numerous conditions. In order to help people use CBD to address their needs, Brooke developed a full spectrum CBD powder based on the latest research into the properties of cannabis and dietary needs.
As someone knowledgable in all things CBD, Brooke delves into the numerous potential benefits of CBD. We discuss how people use this product for pain management, muscle recovery, as a sleep aid, anxiety treatment, and more. 
Have you used CBD to treat a chronic condition? Tell me how it went in the comments on the episode page!
 
In this episode
Discovering the numerous ways that CBD can address different ailments
The differences between CBD and THC
How CBD can address hard to treat anxiety
CBD’s ability to treat the symptoms of chronic pain
How to identify a quality CBD product
Who CBD is not good for

 
Quotes
“Within a couple of weeks, all of a sudden his pain tolerance had changed. He had started being able to walk a little bit more.” [4:07]
“I really feel that when you open up the door to a plant that could potentially make you feel better, that can decrease pain, that can help you have better control over your food cravings and emotional eating, it really is magical.” [5:24]
“By taking the CBD, it’s an amazing anti-inflammatory. Also, it’s really well known for reducing pain. People can feel more comfortable. The inflammation is going to reduce those pain levels.” [12:24]
“The science of CBD and sleep is extensive. It’s not only great for helping you fall asleep but also stay asleep and improve quality of sleep.” [21:28]
 
Links
http://www.b-nutritious.com/ (Find Brooke Alpert online)
Follow Brooke on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
Check out the full show notes for this episode here
https://urbanwellnessclinic.com/ (Urban Wellness Clinic)
Follow Emily & Urban Wellness on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube
Released:
Mar 12, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Let me guess, you have questions about your Hashimoto’s diagnosis and are wondering how to finally feel better in your body living with an autoimmune condition. Thyroid Strong shines a light into today's health and wellness trends and debunks the myths surrounding nutrition and exercise with sound science to deliver actionable tips for you to use every day living with Hashimoto's. Follow your host, Dr. Emily Kiberd, Chiropractor and movement expert, as she interviews industry leaders on their simple and effective strategies to live a healthy, empowered life with Hashimoto’s.