Can CBD help with Essential Tremor?

Essential tremor (ET) is a more common disorder of the central nervous system that causes rhythmic shaking and can affect the movement of the hands, head, legs, arms and voice.

It is not a fatal disease, but it can be a disorder that causes changes in living conditions. People who suffer from essential tremor often lose the ability to perform simple tasks such as driving or working. It can be very difficult to cope with the feelings caused by isolation. It can have many origins and causes.

Tremor is an involuntary, rhythmic, oscillatory movement of a part of the body. It can occur in the limbs, trunk, head, face or vocal cords.

• It can be physiological , when not visible, or it is only visible when it is increased by fatigue or anxiety and occurs in healthy people.
• It is pathological when it is visible and persistent and can be a primary disease (for example essential tremor) or secondary to other diseases.

Can CBD help?

Several scientific studies have shown that CBD can help reduce the frequency and intensity of tremors. There are more than 100 chemical substances identified in the cannabis plant with therapeutic properties. They are called cannabinoids. Isolated or combined, they are capable of acting on the body and providing relief from diseases and symptoms.

Anxiety and stress can put a strain on the central nervous system, making tremor control more challenging. Therefore, addressing these lifestyle risk factors can potentially reduce the severity of essential tremors, and this is where CBD can help.

Cannabinoids have already been successfully used to treat both conditions that can trigger essential tremors. Therefore, they are able to provide positive results on the symptoms of essential tremor, thus offering an indirect method of treatment.

Several laboratory studies suggest that both Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and Cannabidiol (CBD) are powerful antioxidants. They act as neuroprotectors in our brain cells, thus preventing neurodegenerative diseases. CBD is promising for medical use, since it does not have intoxicating effects, in addition to having anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and immunosuppressive properties measured in the laboratory.

CBD interacts with specific receptors found in both the nervous system and peripheral tissues, known to be part of the endocannabinoid system, which is involved in movement control. The properties and interaction may be especially important for brain diseases such as multiple sclerosis, head trauma, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

Through this combination, CBD helps to modulate the release of neurotransmitters and promote the effective function of the nervous system, contributing to better motor control and, as a consequence, reducing the severity of tremors.

In addition, CBD acts on anxiety and stress. This substance has anxiolytic and calming properties, as well as regulating the glands in our brain responsible for good mood. It helps us relax and promotes restful nights of sleep, thus preventing tremors during the day.

CBD treatments offer a new perspective on improving quality of life and are an excellent alternative to conventional treatments.