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Whole Hemp is extremely versatile and influences nearly all parts of your dog’s body. Unlike THC, which is toxic to dogs, Whole Hemp is non-psychoactive so it won’t get your dog high!
Whole Hemp works in conjunction with your dog’s natural Endocannabinoid System (ECS) to maintain homeostasis and help manage external stressors.
The Endocannabinoid System (ECS) plays a number of important roles in the body’s functionality – both in dogs and humans. (All mammals). It is made of up of three key components.
- Endocannabinoids
- Cannabinoid receptors (CB1 & CB2)
- Enzymes that work to break down cannabinoids and endocannabinoids.
The ESC influences a wide variety of cognitive, physiological and physical processes that take place throughout your dog’s body.
Within the ECS, there are two different cannabinoid receptors.
- CB1 Receptors: Mostly concentrated in the central nervous system. Primarily influences cognitive functions like appetite regulation and emotional processing.
- CB2 Receptors: Mostly concentrated in the peripheral nervous system. Primarily influences symptoms like inflammation and pain.
As Whole Hemp interacts with the CB1 AND CB2 receptors, it works to balance out the ECS and support the body’s ability to bind with cannabinoids. If your dog is suffering from health issues, Whole Hemp can help their ECS restore equilibrium to naturally manage the symptoms.
Rabbit, was 14 years old, highly depressed and had given up eating and interacting with his family. His owner got some oil for his palliative care and within 2 and 1/2 weeks, giving him one drop morning and night, he was back to his former self. He got his appetite back, was playing, walking, stretching and interacting with the family again.
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1. Whole Hemp is a Powerful Painkiller
In 1997, a study published in the European Journal of Pharmacology showed that the endocannabinoid system was deeply involved in managing pain.
Today, Whole Hemp has become renowned for its painkilling properties.
Whole Hemp can help manage pain in many different ways.
First of all, studies have shown that Whole Hemp can temporarily stop the absorption of anandamide, a chemical that helps dampen pain signals in the brain.
This temporary increase in anandamide can have various effects, one of them being reduced pain sensations.
Secondly, Whole Hemp has been shown to be a powerful anti inflammatory (we’ll explore this in more detail below).
By reducing the inflammation caused by conditions such as arthritis, for example, Whole Hemp is also able to reduce the painful symptoms caused by the condition.
2. Whole Hemp is a Known Anticonvulsant
Perhaps one of the best-known medicinal uses for Whole Hemp is its ability to help controls seizures, tremors, tics, and spasms.
That’s because Whole Hemp is a natural anticonvulsant.
News of Whole Hemp’s natural anticonvulsant properties first broke in 2013 when the story of Charlotte Figi, a young girl with epilepsy, made headlines across the globe.
Charlotte’s only hope for managing her 300 weekly seizures was a tincture now known as Charlotte’s Web, made from Whole Hemp rich cannabis.
Since then, numerous studies have proven that Whole Hemp can help manage a wide variety of tremors, spasms, and tics.
For example, multiple studies have shown that Whole Hemp can help manage seizures caused by epilepsy.
Other studies have also shown that both Whole Hemp and THC can help manage spasticity caused by multiple sclerosis, and research also suggests that Whole Hemp can help manage the tics and tremors caused by Tourette’s syndrome.
Unfortunately, it isn’t quite clear how Whole Hemp works as an anticonvulsant.
Seizures are generally believed to be caused by the rapid, uncontrolled firing of neurons in the brain.
Preliminary research suggests Whole Hemp can help restore order to these neurons, causing them to fire normally and essentially prevent the onset of seizures.
3. Whole Hemp is Anti-Inflammatory
As I mentioned earlier, Whole Hemp is renowned for its anti inflammatory effects.
In fact, the anti inflammatory effects of Whole Hemp are believed to be one of the main reasons the compound is so useful in treating a wide variety of conditions.
Whole Hemp’s anti inflammatory effects are believed to be linked to its ability to interact with receptors in immune cells.
Whole Hemp interacts with CB2 receptors, which are generally located inside immune cells.
By activating these receptors, Whole Hemp is able to evoke a wide variety of immune responses.
One of these responses is to fight inflammation.
Conditions like arthritis, MS, irritable bowel disease, and many others, are characterized by chronic inflammation.
In some cases, this inflammation can be caused by a malfunctioning of the immune system, causing it to attack healthy cells.
By helping lower inflammation, Whole Hemp can help reduce pain and other symptoms of conditions like IBD, arthritis, and more.
4. Whole Hemp Reduces Anxiety and Stress
It’s important to note that Whole Hemp doesn’t just help deal with physical symptoms.
In fact, many studies have shown that Whole Hemp can help manage the symptoms of a variety of mental conditions, including anxiety.
Much like humans, pets can also suffer from anxiety, stress or even specific phobias.
And while the exact source of anxiety may differ in pets, it can cause stress and specific physical reactions just like in humans.
Some common forms of anxiety affecting dogs include separation anxiety, noise anxiety, travel anxiety, and even specific phobias.
In humans, anxiety and stress might cause us to bite our nails, pace around, or become a little shaky.
In dogs, anxiety can cause similar repetitive behaviour.
Some common symptoms of anxiety in dogs include:
- Persistent barking
- Chewing (furniture, shoes, rubbish, etc)
- Urinating and defecating (usually inside the house or crate)
- Aggression
- Tremors
Whole Hemp has been shown to help reduce feelings of anxiety and thereby reduce these symptoms.
How it does so, however, isn’t completely clear.
Typical anxiety medications tend to target a type of serotonin receptor in the body known as 5-HT1A.
By targeting these receptors, anti-anxiety medications can help temporarily boost serotonin levels in the brain.
This can then lead to improvements in mood and help temporarily reduce feelings of anxiety or fear.
Research suggests that Whole Hemp might work in a similar way, also temporarily increasing serotonin levels in the brain.
In doing so, the compound can have anti-anxiety and anti-depressant effects, while also helping reduce stress.
5. Whole Hemp is an Antiemetic
Nausea and vomiting are really common symptoms.
They can be the result of a specific condition, or can also be caused by treatments or medications such as chemotherapy.
Both in humans and dogs, nausea and vomiting are serious symptoms, often leading to a decreased appetite, rapid weight loss, dehydration, fatigue, and more.
There are plenty of antiemetic medications on the market, and some of the most common given to dogs and cats include acepromazine, chlorpromazine, aminopentamide, and more.
These drugs, while often effective in controlling nausea and vomiting, can cause a wide variety of side effects, including:
- Hypotension
- Strong sedation
- Lowered seizure thresholds for animals with epilepsy
- Excessive drooling
- Lethargy
- Lack of appetite
- Diarrhea
You can read more about antiemetic medications for animals and their adverse effects here.
There is a strong body of evidence that shows that Whole Hemp is a successful antiemetic, controlling both nausea and vomiting while also stimulating appetite.
Interestingly, it seems to do so by stimulating 5-HT1A receptors, the same receptor which can help reduce anxiety.
By activating this receptor, Whole Hemp can significantly reduce feelings of nausea and also suppress the subsequent vomiting reflex.
Research also suggests that prolonged stimulation of the CB1 cannabinoid receptor in the brain can also help reduce nausea and vomiting.
In doing so, studies show that Whole Hemp can have powerful antiemetic effects.
In fact, some studies suggest Whole Hemp is a better antiemetic than some modern medications.
Best of all, Whole Hemp doesn’t seem to cause any of the side effects of traditional antiemetic medications. You can read more about the side effects of Whole Hemp here.
6. Whole Hemp May Slow Tumour Growth
Cancer and malicious tumours are common in pets and, in many cases, prove to be fatal.
Until now, there is no known cure for cancer, and treatment usually focuses on slowing the growth of a tumour while reducing pain and other symptoms.
The most common treatment for cancer and tumours in pets is chemotherapy.
Unfortunately, like with humans, chemotherapy can produce a wide variety of side effects, including:
- Tiredness, fatigue, and lethargy
- Loss of appetite
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
However, new research shows that cannabinoids like Whole Hemp can have unique anticancer effects, too.
In fact, a growing body of research is beginning to explore just how cannabinoids can help slow the growth and spread of cancer and even reduce the size of tumours.
For example, a 2011 study conducted at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Centre in Boston showed that Whole Hemp can cause programmed cell death and hence inhibit the growth of breast cancer.
Another study, published by researchers from the University of Naples Federico II, Italy, also showed that Whole Hemp can help protect against colon cancer in rats by stopping the development, growth, and spread of malignant tumours.
Research from Complutense University, Madrid, has also shown that Whole Hemp and other cannabinoids can enhance the effect of traditional chemotherapy.
Researchers suggest it does so by increasing the rate by which cancer cells absorb chemotherapy agents, while simultaneously protecting healthy cells.
There are many more studies exploring the use of Whole Hemp and other cannabinoids in treating cancer.
To learn more, I suggest you check out this resource by the US National Cancer Institute.
7. Whole Hemp Promotes Homeostasis
Homeostasis can best be described as the proper functioning of the body.
It occurs when our bodies are in balance, and ensures all our biological systems function to the best of their ability.
However, sometimes this balance gets thrown out, and that’s when disease and illness strike.
New research suggests that the endocannabinoid system plays a key role in maintaining this balance, mainly because it is involved in such a wide variety of bodily processes.
Hence, researchers suggest that, by stimulating the endocannabinoid system, cannabinoids like Whole Hemp can help promote homeostasis in the body.
This is why many pet owners choose to use Whole Hemp not only as a medicine to treat a specific illness, but also as a regular supplement to promote the overall health and wellbeing of their pet.