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Health and Wealth

Fibromyalgia, Migraines, Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia, Spinal Surgery & My CTFO Business (CBD Oil 1500 mg and Ultimate Deep Healing Pain Cream with Emu Oil ) This is my story. It's long but my journey has been longer. It's been in my drafts in progress for weeks. I have had fibromyalgia for over 26 years. I also suffered from depression, anxiety and migraines with aura for most of my life. And let's not forget insomnia which came along about 10 years ago. For my migraines, I have taken almost every prescription medication available through the years including Fiorinal with Codeine, Imitrex, Zomig, Demerol, Inderal, Tylenol 3, Cafergot, Maxalt & Naproxen to name a few. Preventative meds caused nasty side effects so that wasn't an option other than taking magnesium supplements. For my depression/anxiety, over the last 33 years, I have taken all of the following antidepressants. Changes to medications usually occurred due to side effects or being no longer effective: Prozac, Zoloft, Effexor, Cymbalta, Paxil, Celexa and Wellbutrin. The withdrawal symptoms were almost worse than being on the drugs. For my insomnia, I was prescribed Ativan, Ambien, Tramadol and Lorazepam, And finally, for my fibromyalgia symptoms, there was a correlation between the antidepressants and symptom relief however, for good measure, let's add some more drugs. I was given Lyrica then Gabapentin and eventually Naproxen. I was on Naproxen coupled with Extra Strength Tylenol for years before discovering CBD oil. In 2011, I had a car accident...hit from behind..car totalled. This caused a tear in my rotator cuff and required open shoulder surgery in 2013. Then, a tumour was discovered on my T8 vertebrae. I had spinal surgery (a triple laminectomy of T7-T9) in November 2017....benign (thankfully)....6-12 month recovery. Still recovering. It was the WORST pain of my life....not exaggerating. Apparently, for those of us who have fibromyalgia, the pain is significantly worse as our nerve endings are always on "edge". When I discovered CBD oil, I weaned off 4 medications out of 5 within 30 days. It was incredible! And then a couple of months before my spinal surgery, I noticed that I wasn't getting the same relief. I needed to find a CBD oil with a higher potency & possibly better quality. Surgery caused a major setback. I was on Hydromorphone and then Tylenol 3 and back on Naproxen and Tylenol. I was also still on Wellbutrin. My doctor was supportive of me getting off these nasty drugs when I felt ready. I ordered the 1500 mg CBD oil and the Ultimate Deep Healing Pain Cream with Emu Oil. I was still taking a high dose of Naproxen daily and Wellbutrin. On the first day that I took the 1500 mg, my pain went from a 9 to a 6 in about 30 minutes. The constant pain in my back from the surgery made it difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep. The pain cream was applied to my back every night and it really helped me to not focus on the pain as much. I have now been taking the 1500 mg CBD oil for just over a month. I'm up to 10 drops 3 times a day. I still use the pain relief cream every night before bed. This is ALL I'm using for pain now. Mornings are bad. Wake up and the pain is an 8-9, Within 30 minutes, it drops to a 5-6 now after 10 drops. It's manageable and allows me to do my physio and focus on recovery. I hadn't had a migraine either until last week. I think it was weather related. I took an extra 10 drops once my aura started and I rubbed the pain relief cream on my temples and forehead. Within 30 minutes, the aura was gone and I was up about an hour after it had started with only a mild headache left. No nausea and no lethargy from the old Rx meds! My doctor can't believe that 3 months after my surgery, I'm doing as well as I am. He hasn't had to refill my prescriptions which was surprising to him. He was also pleased to see that I wasn't depressed considering my pain level and the fact that I have been house bound until very recently. Soon, I will be starting the long journey of weaning off my last Rx medication. Due to the half life of the antidepressants, I am extremely grateful that I now have CBD oil to help me counteract the side effects. I attribute my improvements to CTFO. Not only has it improved my HEALTH but it has dramatically increased my WEALTH. One of my biggest fears last year was being off work due to my chronic conditions and pending surgery. I sincerely believe that through the Law of Attraction and my daily meditation practice, that I was able to set things in motion that led me to these life changing products and this incredible opportunity. In a very short amount of time, I have created a business that allows me to earn more than I ever have in my corporate positions. I have an amazing team of people who motivate me every day to push myself. I get to work from home and no more sick days. They are all "me" days. I have finally found my passion and this is my story. I now get to share it knowing that I'm helping people change their lives too. CTFO has changed my HEALTH and my WEALTH. It has changed MY future outcome and I know that this is just the beginning...LP.

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The Difference between CBD Oil and CBD Isolate-

Our bodies have cannabinoid receptor sites that actually need cannibinoids to fulfill their functioning.  The hemp plant contains a host of awesome compounds that  work together in our Endocannabinoid System in our bodies.

CTFO CBD oil products are made from a  BOTH  CBD isolate (which is an extract) and whole plant CBD-rich hemp oil. This is the BEST of both worlds: purity and super efficacy.

If you have been doing  research into CBD oils, then you’ve probably heard terms like “whole spectrum” or “whole-plant” oil, and also “isolate” extracts.

Scientists  are recently learning more about the potential natural benefits of cannabidiol (CBD), a natural compound extracted from the  hemp plant. The non-psychoactive cannabidiol has shown that it offers patients an ability cause balance to manifest in their systems without having to deal with the psychoactive side effects of marijuana.

Today we have a wider array of options to chose from when it comes to cannabidiol.  We have the opportunity to choose from CBD isolate or full-spectrum whole plant CBD hemp oil products both of which are nonpsychoactive.

What is Whole Plant Hemp Oil and How is it Used?

CBD is been known to support optimal immune function, relieve anxiety, aid our digestion, support healthy blood sugar levels, promote increased energy, regenerate healthy cells, and promote a sense of  body and mind well-being. Perfect for anyone wanting to reduce minor to major health problems (depending on the dose) and maintain optimal health.

Whole plant hemp oil is extracted from the whole marijuana plant.  The stalks and seeds are generally used to make this. This use of the whole plant is referred to as "full spectrum",  so the nonpsychoactive molecules of the whole plant are used. CBD hemp oil contains terpenes, compounds, fatty acids, vitamins, chlorophyll, and minerals that are taken from the hemp plant. The hemp plant contains more than 100 cannabinoids which go into the receptor sites of the cells of ones' body and brain and are used in various ways for healing.

What on Earth is CBD Isolate??

This product has been known to target pain, seizures , muscular spasms, anxiety, and nausea.  It is specific in this way.

Isolate is an all-natural cannabidiol in its purest form.  The CBD compounds found in hemp oil are first isolated and then they are refined down to an extreme purity to eliminate plant material, waxes, oils, and chlorophyll.  Relatively new on the market, the CBD isolate is typically found to be a white powder finely ground containing 99% pure cannabidiol.  However CTFO CBD isolate is in liquid form and can easily be measured. It is 99% pure isolate.

If you need real specific cannabinoid doses, isolate gives us complete control of just how much CBD we should take. Because the isolate is over 99% pure stuff, each milligram of CBD isolate is exactly a milligram of active CBD.  Typically, "isolate" allows you to take less product than the whole plant;  “full spectrum” CBD.

Both CBD oil and CBD isolate are optimal health products that we can take in place of pharmaceuticals.  CBD oils cause no side effects to our livers, stomachs and other organs and very often work much better and when medications don't work at all. 

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CTFO CBD is Better than Drugs.

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How CBD works

The human body produces cannabinoids. It has two receptors for cannabinoids that are called CB1 and CB2 receptors. These are found inside the body. CBD, a  cannabinoid,  attaches itself to the receptors in the body to produce effects. 

CB1 receptors in the brain deal with coordination and movement, pain, emotions / mood, thinking, and appetite.  

CB2 receptors are more common in the immune system. They affect autoimmune diseases and their symptoms including pain and inflammation . A study that was published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine found that CBD oil significantly reduced chronic pain and inflammation. CBD  can greatly reduce joint pain.

Another study from the New England Journal of Medicine, May 2017 said this: Scientists studied the effect of CBD on epileptic seizures in patients with Dravet syndrome. Dravet syndrome is a severe epileptic childhood disorder caused by genetic mutation that reduces brain inhibition and leads to frequent and uncontrollable seizures. Traditional anti-epileptic medications are largely ineffective at preventing seizures in Dravet syndrome, but anecdotal reports from parents of children with the condition suggest that CBD-rich cannabis effectively reduces seizures. 

The researchers found that orally-consumed CBD oil over a 14-week treatment period was an effective anti-epileptic treatment in these patients, reducing the median number of seizures each month by 39% compared to 13% for placebo-treated patients. Further, these anti-epileptic benefits were achieved with only minimal side effects, of which diarrhea and drowsiness were the most reported. While these could be problematic in their own right, they beat having seizures and many of the side-effects from traditional anti-epileptic strategies. Help others by selling CBD.

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Consequences of OTC drugs

Aspirin

is the oldest of a family of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs. While they can relieve pain, they can also cause your stomach to bleed if you take them for a long time. (So can other NSAIDs.) This can cause problems from simple indigestion to stomach ulcers.

Taking a lot of NSAIDs may cause kidney damage.

You shouldn’t give aspirin to children because of the risk of a life-threatening condition called Reye's syndrome, which attacks the brain and liver.

Doctors often recommend aspirin for people who are more likely to have a heart attack or stroke, because it can prevent blood clots. But since it can cause bleeding, taking aspirin every day also raises the odds of  stroke that involves bleeding in the brain.

Acetaminophen

... can be taken on its own. It’s also in a lot of cold and sinus medicines.

Acetaminophen doesn’t cause the kind of stomach problems seen with aspirin. But if you take too much, or drink alcohol while taking it, it can cause liver damage.

Ibuprofen

... is a more recent NSAID. Like aspirin and other NSAIDs, it can cause stomach or kidney problems. But it acts quickly and leaves the body faster than aspirin, lowering the chance of side effects.

Naproxen

This is another member of the NSAID family. It has the same possible side effects as the others.  None of them should be taken over a long period of time.

Medical marijuana

for pain causes no side effects to any part of the body and actually increases the immune system and has many other positive effects. Scientists learned 30 years ago that it stopped seizures.  Why hasn’t it been used to help people with seizures?  Lately it is being used by many who are having seizures and is working effectively. Medical marijuana was  legalized in 50 states very recently because of it’s tremendous effects on the health.  To learn more about it click here. Watch a video about it here.