Collection: CBD Migraine: No more headaches!
A day without a migraine... It's possible!
Migraine, the world's most common neurological disease
With over 15% of the world's population affected, migraine is the world's leading neurological disease. Often poorly understood, it is the result of abnormal neuronal activity, and is caused by both genetic and environmental factors.
There are two main types of migraine, with different effects on the human body. In the majority of cases, migraines occur once in a while and are only temporary, but in some cases they occur on a regular basis and their symptoms are very severe.
Nearly one in four migraine sufferers experience a negative impact on their socio-professional life, and suffer the symptoms of migraine on a daily basis without really being able to cope with them in the right way or declare them as an illness.
Migraines, with or without aura
Migraines without aura
Migraine without aura is the most common (80% of people affected), and is characterized by a headache that lasts from 4 to 72 hours and may be associated with various side effects:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Hypersensitivity to light and noise
It must be accompanied by two of the following four characteristics (which distinguish it from migraine with aura):
- It is felt on only one side of the skull (unilateral).
- The person has the impression of feeling their bodybeat in their head.
- The pain is such that it handicaps the affected person from carrying out his or her activities (personal or professional).
- Body movement aggravates symptoms: any physical activity, especially running, amplifies pain and makes this sporting activity unbearable.
Migraines with aura
Present in 20 to 30% of sufferers, migraine with aura is accompanied by headaches, but is characterized above all by temporary neurological disorders. Migraine sufferers may experience the following symptoms:
- Visual disorders
- Sensory disorders
- Speech and language disorders
- Motor disorders
It is therefore quite easily distinguished from migraine without aura, since it is accompanied by tingling in the arms or hands, visual loss or gaps in the field of vision, and difficulty in expressing oneself.
Patients usually experience at least 3 of the following side effects:
- Experiences one of the aura disorders within 5 minutes
- At least two of the aura disorders occur as a result of
- Trouble lasts from 5 minutes to an hour
- At least one disorder is unilateral
- At least one of the disorders is "positive" (not all disorders can be experienced at their highest intensity: holes in the field of vision + loss of sensitivity in both hands + speech impairment + loss of motor skills in both hands, etc.).
Diagnosing a migraine: how does it work?
According to the WHO, it is one of the three most incapacitating diseases, and the number one incapacitating disease in the 18-50 age group. Migraine is recognized as a neurological disease, and can be recognized as a disability if the sufferer has the necessary disabling characteristics.
A clinical diagnosis is needed to diagnose migraine as a neurological disease, and if all the required IHS criteria are found, then the person can be diagnosed and treatments put in place.
For a declaration of disability, in-depth examinations must be carried out into the disabilities caused by migraines (disorders).
It's important not to take migraine lightly if it's a regular and serious problem, and even less so if it becomes a handicap in everyday life (professional or personal activity). What you might think are simple headaches may turn out to be real headaches caused by a migraine with aura, so medical treatment may be required.
CBD's action on migraines
CBD interacts with the central endocannabinoid system (CES) and endocannabinoid receptors. CBD has affinities with CB1 receptors in the nervous system, modulating the sensation of various physiological processes such as pain.
As far as migraines are concerned, it would seem that sufferers have a cannabinoid deficiency, and CBD would make up for this by helping to ease the pain caused by migraines.
What's more, it acts on the 5-HT1A receptors in the nervous system, which are responsible for serotonin, which is partly responsible for mood regulation and pain modulation. CBD helps to ensure good serotonin levels (which are naturally low when a migraine attack occurs), reducing the onset and duration of migraines.
CBD also has an analgesic effect, amplifying its role in reducing migraine-related pain.
The vasoconstrictive effect of CBD reduces the dilation of blood vessels in the skull, and thus the pain associated with these dilations. In fact, several studies have shown that migraines are often accompanied by dilation of peripheral veins, creating differences in blood pressure as the blood circulates. When blood flows from a dilated (wider) section to a narrower one, it can cause pain and headaches.
FAQ
What type of CBD for migraines?
We recommend our CBD Migraine capsules, which are specifically formulated to accompany migraines thanks to the presence of Rhodiola and Basil.CBD oil can also work very well when taken sublingually, which is the most effective.
What is Full Spectrum CBD oil?
Our joint capsules are made with Full Spectrum CBD oil. In other words, the oil is extracted with all the cannabinoids of the cannabis plant (CBD, CBN, CBG, THC...).
This type of extraction produces the most potent and effective oil, since it has the "entourage effect" resulting from the global action of all the cannabinoids acting in synergy, which is more effective than an oil without THC, for example.
Bien entendu, le taux de THC reste infime et légal (<0,3%).
To find out more, read our article on CBD Full Spectrum
What is the correct dosage for my migraine capsules?
The recommended daily dose of CBD is 50mg, so you can start with one capsule a day for 10 days.
If you don't feel the benefits you're looking for, you can adjust your dosage:
- LIGHT : One capsule a day
- MEDIUM (severe pathologies and symptoms) : Two capsules per day
- STRONG (very severe pathologies and symptoms): Three capsules a day
How do I choose my percentage of CBD oil?
The percentage of oil (from 5 to 40%) does not change the molecule; it is simply more or less concentrated. A 5% oil can therefore give you the same benefit as a 15% oil, it's simply a question of the quantity of drops to be taken.
However, we recommend percentages according to the pathologies you wish to support, so heavier pathologies will generally be supported by more concentrated oils (from 15 to 40%).
For migraines, if they are migraines with aura, with very significant side effects, we recommend that you base yourself on the "Very severe pathology" category and start with a minimum of 20% oil.
You can consult our automatic calculator or our user guide to make your choice.
How do I take CBD oil?
First of all, calculate your dosage using our automatic calculator.
Next, we recommend that you divide the number of drops you need into three parts after each meal (breakfast, lunch and dinner), then place the drops of oil corresponding to your dosage under your tongue - don't swallow, let them dissolve on their own.
The sublingual route ensures optimum absorption of CBD oil, since it is directly absorbed by the mucous membranes, reducing the loss of molecules (unlike digestion, for example).
If you're just starting out, stick to your dosage for 10 days and don't change it even if you don't feel any benefits in the meantime, as you need to let your body adapt to the molecule.
And, of course, our oil bottles come with a small pipette that makes it easy to place the drops under the tongue, drop by drop, so as not to exceed the dosage required for each dosage.
Can CBD interact with drugs?
Yes, it's possible, and we don't talk about it enough! In fact, cannabidiol can interact with various molecules found in medicines. No risk or danger to health, however, drug interaction can diminish or cancel out the effect of the drug and/or CBD.
We have set up a CBD oil user guide with a " Drug Interaction " section (part 7) listing the various molecules with which CBD should not be consumed. Find out more before consuming CBD oil.
