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You heard all the hype about CBD.  Your friends rave about the benefits and implored you to try it for yourself.  So you have purchased a CBD product online or at a store.

You read the directions and followed the suggested use.   You tried it for a day or two.   You waited and waited only to discover there was no noticeable difference and you wasted $60.

What happened? Why doesn’t CBD work for me?

It is a common misconception that CBD does not work for everyone.  Like essential oils, some people naturally feel more benefits than others and at a stronger rate, but that does not mean it does work for you.  The truth about why your CBD may not be working is a little complicated.  Let me explain.

We all have an endocannabinoid system, a system of receptors within our bodies that bind with cannabinoids and help to regulate a variety of our body’s functions including sleep, appetite, pain and immune system response.  Unfortunately, like ibuprofen and acetaminophen, every person’s response is a little different and we have our preferences.  Ibuprofen may not help your headache as much as preferred, but it may reduce your fever, another vital and necessary function.  When I used to take ibuprofen for headaches, a 200mg tablet didn’t cut it, but 4 tablets did.  My head felt better, but my kidneys were paying the price.  As a moved toward more natural alternatives, finding what did work and didn’t was the hardest part.   I was used to directions giving me the answer and in products without clinical trials, finding your dosage was a bit harder.

Bought the wrong product

Many times, people simply purchase the wrong product for their needs.  This can stem from one of the other reasons CBD may not have worked for you such as lack of testing or inconsistent amounts, but many times, its simply using a One-Size-Fits-All product.  There are 1000s of pain products on the market with each taking a different approach at relief, using different ingredients with different active ingredients.  When looking for a product for something like pain, makes sure the product is intended for your type of pain whether from chronic conditions like arthritis or diabetes, muscle or joint pain from overuse or injury, or pain from damaged or severed nerves.

Not enough time allowed to work

Depending upon what you are using CBD to help, the effects can vary.  CBD is a compound that has a greater impact when consumed regularly, giving your body a daily boost to your Endocannabinoid System.  Issues such as pain, especially deep muscular or nerve pain, and even stress can require a week or more of use to notice the actual results as your body adapts to the boost of cannabinoids.  This is why we provide a 60-Day guarantee on all products, so you can try them risk free and see how they can benefit your life.

Inconsistent CBD Amounts

A common issue with CBD products from unreputable businesses is finding the product has a different amount than what is stated in the packaging.  This can be less, or more CBD than desired leading to undesirable results.

No Lab Testing

A reputable brand will want to make sure a customer knows about their most current product lab test.  If there is no lab test URL or QR available on product packaging or the website, that often indicates the product has not been recently tested, or worse, never was tested.

Directions are misleading / Suggested Dosage was Wrong

Since CBD products are made for a wide variety of people rather than individuals, the dosage needed per person will vary.  Directions are just a suggestion but often can deter users if wildly inaccurate for them recommending a higher or lower dose than they may desire, especially for first time consumers.  Here is a dosage guide to help you find your dose when you have questions.

No Actual CBD

Unfortunately, it is easy to produce a cheap product these days and that leads to many unreputable businesses producing products stating they have CBD when in fact, no actual CBD was added to the product.  It is often recommended to avoid gas station or convenience store CBD products without a known brand name.

Any of these reasons may be a factor of why CBD may not have worked in the past.  This does not mean you should simply give up on finding a more natural alternative to over-the-counter-medications.  Whichever company’s products you choose to try, if you are not fully aware of how to use them best, then you should ask the company to help you find the best product for your ailment.  A good reputable company will have someone on staff who can help guide you to a product or group of products that have the most potential to help.  Many companies are offering money back guarantees that can make it a risk-free venture for you to try their products.  It is recommended to contact or chat with a company to seek their guidance before your decide to buy any other products so they can help you plan a regiment and give you the best directions for you personally based on your needs.  Many will want to know your symptoms and a truly caring company will try to help you figure out how to avoid the worst of the symptoms.   When choosing a company always google their company name with the word reviews and check 3rd party reviews, such as those from Trustpilot or ShopperApproved.  I like to check the negative feedback first as the positive feedback is almost always the first you will find.  When you feel you have found a reputable company, contact them via chat, phone or email and to help get on the right path to success with CBD.