Getting Really Personal
Because That's What We Do Here
Hello Higher-Minded Humans,
I hope everyone was able to spend time with loved ones over the weekend. We talk a lot about getting personal with plant medicine, and what can be more personal than how we use plants with children?
I recently wrote about giving my son CBD for Popsugar, and I encourage you to read and share. Getting this personal is challenging, but it becomes less so the more everyone shares their stories.
As a podcaster and journalist who often reports on plant medicine, I was aware of the potential benefits of CBD, aka cannabidiol, a non-intoxicating compound found in the cannabis plant. CBD is chemically similar to THC, the psychoactive compound in cannabis, but the former doesn't get you high. I'd heard many stories about how the plant can help children and adults with everything from autism to seizures to menstrual cramps. I've even used CBD and other cannabinoids for my own health issues.
But it took me a while to try it for my son. In addition to the positive stories, I'd heard of many instances where parents and caretakers are penalized for giving their children CBD. Besides the fact that I'd never want to risk custodial intervention, I was concerned about side effects or other health issues, as I'd also seen reports about some CBD products containing dangerous metals or other chemicals.