She is passionate about educating and empowering others to make healthy choices and has raised her four children with that goal in mind. She has been studying the power of cannabis for about two years, precipitated by some significant health issues for both her and her daughter, and hosts educational events to teach people how to integrate this into their health regimen.
She is also building a large team of distributors both in the US and overseas to spread a revolutionary tincture– she has trained with both the lead marketer and co-founder of PrimeMyBody.
What is CBD/Hemp oil and why should I learn about it? (for the purpose of this article, we will be referring to an oral tincture, not a topical application)
CBD/Hemp oil is something that is fast becoming a big topic of discussion. And for very good reason, as there are presently over 20,000 published studies for how ‘cannabinoids’ (the unique compounds in cannabis) assist the body with over 250 conditions. Whether you are struggling with your health, or you want to enhance your present wellness and performance (in the same way we make healthy food choices), hemp is an incredible tool. To be clear, CBD/hemp oil is now a federally legal substance that is extracted from the hemp plant (not marijuana) and interacts with our own naturally occurring Endocannabinoid System. It is non-
psychoactive, which appeals to many because you can gain the therapeutic benefits without
the high. This makes it a safer, less controversial alternative to marijuana and doesn’t carry the same stigma. People can feel comfortable giving it to their kids, the elderly, and everyone in between!
What is the Endocannabinoid System?
The Endocannabinoid System (ECS) is a vast signaling network of receptors that resides in all mammals. Present in and connected to the body’s organs, glands, and tissues, the ECS regulates many physiological and cognitive body processes. Poor lifestyle and diet, exposure to toxins, and internal and external stressors can drastically imbalance the body. By activating your body’s receptors, your ECS helps create ideal homeostasis within the mind and body. These key metabolic processes include sleep, appetite, mood, pain sensation, inflammation, gut health, hormonal balances, immune response, blood sugar levels and genetic expression!
We actually produce our own internal compounds similar to CBD or cannabidiol, called ‘endocannabinoids’ which equip the body to heal itself of physical, chemical and emotional stressors, but we only produce them on demand when we enter peak states through things like prayer, meditation, yoga, and exercise. Unfortunately, we don’t ‘store’ them, so often we are deficient in them. That’s where plant sources of cannabinoids, ‘phytocannabinoids,’ come in. These activate our ECS as well. Common foods/herbs such as raw chocolate, echinacea, ginger,
and kava have these ‘cannabinoids,’ but cannabis by far has the highest concentration, making it the best stimulator of our ECS. Cannabis really is like a super food— it also has the perfect balance of omega 3’s to omega 6’s, has over 400 phytonutrients, and is a powerful antioxidant. One could easily argue that it is the most important addition to one’s health regimen!
What can it do for an athlete?
Athletes put a lot of stress on their bodies. Training stress stimulates adaptation and increased performance, but repetitive physical trauma and prolonged wear and tear can lead to serious injuries and pain. Current methods of pain management are becoming a serious issue. Chronic use of over-the-counter pain relievers (NSAID’s) by young and old athletes poses both gut and kidney health risks, and the over prescribing of opioids is leading to addiction and death. The University of Michigan conducted a study showing that 11% of high school athletes have used narcotic pain relievers or opioids for ‘non-medical’ purposes. One out of nine have abused their prescriptions to get high. What’s alarming is that athletes get opioids from doctors via prescription at twice the rate of other adolescents. The number of prescriptions for painkillers (opioids) jumped from 76 million to 207 million between 1991 and 2013. Tragically, a half million people have died from opioids since 2000. We clearly have an epidemic.
CBD is an incredibly effective alternative to the NSAID’s and opioids, with no significant negative side effects. Studies are showing cannabis to be therapeutic in reducing joint/muscle discomfort, reducing inflammation (chronic), settling the gut, balancing mood and ‘nerves,’ optimizing bone repair and health, improving sleep quality, and addressing concussion/brain injuries (regeneration of brain cells and signaling). Many athletes are reporting improved recovery, less muscular discomfort, increased heart and lung capacity, and more.
How do you choose a top quality, safe product?
Once you decide that hemp use is for you in supporting your health and physical performance, how do you choose among the hundreds of products out there? There are many important factors that go into choosing something that will not only give you the most therapeutic benefits but will also be SAFE for your family. Here are some tips on what to look for in an oral tincture:
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- Certificate of analysis that shows that the product has been tested for impurities (molds, herbicides, pesticides, heavy metals—hemp is a bioaccumulator, so this is super important)
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- Third party testing
- Organically sourced hemp
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- Clean extraction like ethanol or CO2
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- A sophisticated delivery system (like nano/liposomal) which will increase the absorption and the therapeutic benefits, and will decrease reaction time and cost
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- Broad spectrum— CBD/CBG and the other cannabinoids work much better in combination with each other than as isolates
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- Terpenes— these boost the effects of the cannabinoids and have their own medicinal benefits
- No added sugars or preservatives
As a mom, Nutritionist and coach of twenty plus years, I did extensive research in order to feel comfortable offering a product to my family, loved ones, and community. I believe I have aligned with the most cutting edge, revolutionary formula on the market— with a company that is committed to staying ahead of the research trends. Our chief medical advisor, Dr. Cheng Ruan, runs the second largest integrative medicine clinic in the US, and is doing some of the first clinical studies/brain imaging studies. He has just formulated the leading tincture on the market
— the only one with therapeutic amounts of CBG. It is called RECEPT.
I’ve heard of CBD, but what is ‘CBG?’
CANNABIGEROL (CBG) changes everything. Having a direct effect on the ECS and cannabinoid receptors, CBG provides a wealth of benefits, including its neuroprotection and neuroregeneration traits. A precursor or parent compound to many other phytocannabinoids like CBD and THC, CBG’s potential effects on health and wellness have only begun to be tapped.
PrimeMyBody takes careful and complex steps to extract CBG for its use as a central ingredient during the formulation process of RECEPT. Benefits of CBG:
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- Completes the entourage effect
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- Contains anti-bacterial properties
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- Promotes neuro-regeneration/ protection
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- Supports bone health
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- Improves mood & gut health
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- Supports rest & sleep
- Promotes Natural Analgesic (discomfort relief)
(Video of Dr. Ruan introducing CBG–http://pmbshare.com/share/cherimencke/en-US/? v=40&l=%5B%5Blead%5D%5D)
If you would like to read more, purchase product, or become an affiliate in this top tier company, please click on the link below. You may also contact me at cherimencke@aol.com or
617-733-5914. I would be happy to guide you in your hemp journey!
Website https://cherimencke.primemybody.com/
Additionally, here is a useful comparison chart to all the leading tinctures on the market and a 15-minute webinar with our chief medical advisor, Dr. Cheng Ruan.
Comparison Chart
https://secure.primemybody.com/hemp-oil-review.php
Dr. Cheng Ruan webinar
https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=share&v=WQlVkSacseU
*To be clear, hemp is not healing the body. It is the replenished, functioning body that heals itself!