b'SPONSORED CONTENTCBDA Perfect Supplement forChiropractic AlignmentBy Parithosh K. Tungaturthi Founder, F.P. BotanicalsThe popularity of cannabidiol (CBD) supplements hasresults and concluded that CBD may hold benefit for skyrocketed over the last two years.CBD is being touted asanxiety-related disorders. (See, Shannon et al., Perm. J. the hot new product in everything from pain management2019; 23: 18-041.)to mental health.You may be surprised to learn that theHowever, CBD is not the only compound that makes up for newest converts to CBD therapy are actively working dayall the therapeutic effects offered by a cannabis plant.There to day in the chiropractic field.Thats right, chiropractorsis still a lot that consumers do not know about it, including are not only adjusting patient alignment, but they are alsothe fact that not all CBD products are the same.And here supplementing recovery and pain relief with CBD salves,at Flower Petals Botanicals (FP Botanicals), there is one CBD lotion and even CBD tincture for patients.As a matteringredient that we feel merits attentionterpenes. of fact, in 2017, CBD debuted on the 22nd Chiropractic Economics Salary & Expense Survey, highlighting that Doctors of Chiropractic across the U.S. reported 26% of offices and clinics now sell CBD products.Further, the 2019 Chiropractic Economics Salary & Expense Survey results include more than 800 responses from Doctors of Chiropractic in the U.S. With a renewed interest in keeping chiropractic practices drug-free, CBD appears to be a logical choice for patients of every age, shape and size.The industry is helping to dispel many age-old myths about cannabidiol while providing patients worldwide with comfort and relief.CBD is a fast-moving gold rush since the passing of the Farm Bill in the U.S. late last year, says Richard Vach, editor-in-chief of Chiropractic Economics magazine.Its popularity in chiropractor offices is mirroring that of the public, but not all CBD products are equal.Types of CBD oils, potencies, and sourcing issues all need to be considered.Offices of doctors of chiropractic selling CBD products are best-prepared to answer patient questions and steer them towards high-quality products that are not available over the counter.CBD is the second most prevalent compound (second only to THC) in cannabis.CBD belongs to a class of moleculesTerpenes are fundamental building blocks of the cannabis called phyto-cannabinoids and is non-psychoactive. (See,plant and have a very important and influential role to play Boggs et al., Neuropsychopharmacology. 2018 Jan; 43(1):in the plants overall biological makeup and all compounds 142154.)Preclinical and clinical research studies demon- that are derived from it.They share a precursor with strate that CBD has strong anti-convulsing, anti-inflamma- phytocannabinoids and are all flavor and fragrance compo-tory, anti-oxidant, anti-depressant, anti-tumor, anti-psychotic,nents common to human diets that have been designated and neuroprotective properties. (See, Fernndez-Ruiz et al.,Generally Recognized as Safe by the U.S. Food and Drug Br. J. Clin. Pharmacol. 2013 Feb; 75(2): 323333.) Administration and other regulatory agencies. (See, Ethan Many CBD proponents claim that it can effectively treatB Russo. British Journal of Pharmacology. 2011 (163): conditions such as anxiety, chronic pain, rheumatoid arthritis,1344-1364.)Terpenes are known to produce a physiological cancer, PTSD, MS, and cardiovascular disease.As a matterresponse that can influence the production of different of fact, studies to determine when CBD helps improve sleepneurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin.In other and/or anxiety in a clinical population showed promisingwords, terpenes can have a positive impact on our physical, mental, and emotional health.16 I Spring 2021 www.anjc.info'