One of my biggest struggles has been with restless legs at night. If you’ve experienced it, you know the almost torture it can be.
You can’t get comfortable in bed, and just as you are about to fall asleep, you feel you HAVE to move. And over and over.
I was able to get rid of restless legs from my regular life (I had them since I was little) by eliminating gluten. BUT no matter what I do, they still pop up in pregnancy, esp toward the end.
I have done magnesium in all forms, homeopathic protocols, the Dove soap trick (IYKYK), heating pad, Epsom salts, other food restrictions (MSG, for example). Usually a hot bath AND magnesium AND the heating pad, AND sleeping on my stomach so there is pressure and heat on my thighs, will work. I need all of it, though, and then it may still wake me multiple times. It’s EXHAUSTING.
I did see that CBD is used for restless legs and I tried one dropper full at some point. It didn’t work. I figured mine were just too severe and I gave up.
Until, finally, a week ago, I gave it another try. I had not slept before 3 or 4 am all week (they seem to subside no matter what in the early morning) and one morning they kept me up until 5:30 am and I saw the sunrise. So, I tried four droppers. A biggish dose.
But over the next 20 minutes….the restlessness just melted out of my legs and body. I FELT it. And I slept that night for a solid eight hours. And every night since, even taking less.
I have noticed this with CBD. Sometimes you just need a big dose to get you over the worst of it. And then something resets, you can use less and all of the sudden…your health struggle is over. Even I, constantly touting the benefits of CBD, can get this wrong.
I am no longer looking forward to seven weeks of torture until baby’s due date. I can sleep! I can rest! I am thanking the Lord above for this amazing plant.
“It was also noted that those receiving pure CBD noted administering higher doses compared to those taking CBD-rich hemp extracts (25 mg/kg/day versus 6 mg/kg/day) without differences in efficacy.”
In other words, CBD-rich hemp extracts are stronger than CBD isolates.
This is huge.
Why? Why would CBD-rich hemp extracts, like Venerable Aubert Herbals’ oil, be more than four times stronger than the CBD isolates the pharma companies are pumping out at $500.50 for a 1 oz bottle of 3000 mg purified CBD?? (Let me point out, our 1500 mg (four times stronger than an equivalent of a CBD isolate product, is $140)!
The reason Venerable Aubert Herbals is more powerful is the Entourage Effect. Not only do we have our oil packed with naturally occurring CBG (more on CBG here), but our oil is also packed with terpenes and other plant compounds that are naturally extracted from the hemp flowers. All of these compounds work synergistically to create an elixir which is extremely potent.
You might notice that in an attempt to distinguish themselves, many CBD companies will talk about the strain of hemp from which they extracted their CBD. The problem is, this only matters if the other plant materials haven’t been stripped out. As we’ve described, many CBD oil companies use concentrated or isolated CBD which has been stripped from all the other plant compounds, such as the terpenes. It’s these other plant compounds, not the CBD itself, that differentiate one strain from another. In the end, if your CBD oil is just CBD, then the strain from which the CBD was stripped really doesn’t matter.
For Venerable Aubert Herbals, the strain of hemp we use is very important. Why? Because we don’t use concentrates or isolates. We use real organic hemp flower which we infuse right into our organic MCT oil. This process maintains not only the CBD, but the other cannabinoids, such as CBG, and the terpenes in that strain! In addition to increasing the “Entrouage Effect” (the ability of the other cannabinoids and flower compounds to enhance the effectiveness and bioavailability of CBD), but they have also been shown to do quite a bit on their own.
With that in mind, let’s take a look at what some of the studies are suggesting about the notable terpenes contained in the hemp flower we use here at Venerable Aubert Herbals. The biggest players are A-Pinene, B- Carophyllene and Myrcene:
A-Pinene
“A wide range of pharmacological activities have been reported, including antibiotic resistance modulation, anticoagulant, antitumor, antimicrobial, antimalarial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-Leishmania, and analgesic effects. This article aims to summarize the most prominent effects of α- and β-pinene, namely their cytogenetic, gastroprotective, anxiolytic, cytoprotective, anticonvulsant, and neuroprotective effects, as well as their effects against H2O2-stimulated oxidative stress, pancreatitis, stress-stimulated hyperthermia, and pulpal pain.” Biomolecules. 2019 Nov; 9(11): 738.
Basically, this study suggests A-Pinene may fight:
Antibiotic resistance;
Blood clotting;
Tumors;
Microbes;
Malaria; and
Pain
Studies also suggest A-Pinene may protect the digestive system and the neurological system, and that it may also help with:
Anxiety;
Pancreatitis;
Convulsions; and
Oxidative stress
Wow, that’s a lot!
B-Carophyllene
“However, CB2, particularly in peripheral tissues in the body, is a therapeutic target for treatment of inflammation, pain, atherosclerosis, and osteoporosis (Gertsch, 2008; Gertsch et al., 2008). Caryophyllene has now been shown to be directly beneficial for colitis (Bento et al., 2011), osteoarthritis (Rufino et al., 2015), diabetes (Basha and Sankaranarayanan, 2014), cerebral ischemia (Chang et al., 2013), anxiety and depression (Bahi et al., 2014), liver fibrosis (Calleja et al., 2013; Mahmoud et al., 2014), and Alzheimer-like disease types (Cheng et al., 2014). In cancer studies, β-caryophyllene demonstrated synergy with the chemotherapy drug Paclitaxel on human tumor cell lines, and alone it stimulates apoptosis and suppresses tumor growth (Legault and Pichette, 2007).” Nutraceuticals, Efficacy, Safety and Toxicity, 2016, Pages 735-754
This book on neutraceuticals suggests B-Carophyllene may help:
Lower inflammation;
Reduce atherosclerosis;
Reduce pain;
Colitis;
Osteoarthritis;
Diabetes;
Cerebral ischemia;
Anxiety and depression;
Alzheimer-like disease; and
Suppress tumor growth
Whoop whoop! Amazing.
β-Myrcene
“β-Myrcene reported biological activities include analgesic (19), sedative (20), antidiabetic (21), antioxidant (22), anti-inflammatory (23), and antibacterial (24)” Front Nutr. 2021; 8: 699666.
This quote is pretty clear. β-Myrcene may do quite a bit on its own, as studies suggest it may help with pain, relaxation and sleep, diabetes, inflammation, and bacteria overgrowth.
Our oil is packed with cannabinoids like CBD and CBG, each already so effective alone, but even better together. When you add in the terpenes found in our oil, you’ve got a synergistically powerful combo that really hits hard across the spectrum of health issues.
Just one more reason Venerable Aubert’s is Uniquely Potent and Completely Pure. Other oils strip out these gorgeous and health-promoting terpenes and then occasionally try to add them back in. We gently infuse them from the original flower into our oil in the proportions designed by God, rather than constructed by us.
Made by my family for your family, Venerable Aubert Herbals oil.
As parents and people in this world, so many of you want to know about the safety of CBD oil, as well you should!
CBD, especially compared to the drugs and even supplements you might take instead, has been shown in studies to be extremely safe.
Iffland K, Grotenhermen F. An Update on Safety and Side Effects of Cannabidiol: A Review of Clinical Data and Relevant Animal Studies. Cannabis Cannabinoid Res. 2017 Jun 1;2(1):139-154.
As stated, chronic use of up to 1500 mg per day (a whole bottle of our most potent formula!) is consistently well tolerated.
Side effects to watch for tend to be very minor and don’t last long, such as: dry mouth, diarrhea, and a foggy feeling. The foggy feeling can be fixed usually by eating or drinking a little something.
Drug Interactions
Harvard conducted an extremely thorough study examining hundreds of medications for CBD drug interactions. It did not find many. However, what we did learn is that CBD uses the same pathway for its metabolism as many pharmaceuticals. Therefore, it can slow down the metabolism of those drugs, causing them to act with more strength, time, and effectiveness in your body. Sometimes it is possible and even necessary to lower your pharmaceutical doses if you are pairing them with CBD, which is often a very good thing!
For a complete list of medications where the above may occur, CLICK HERE.
Safety During Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and in Children
I have used it in two pregnancies, breastfeeding three babies, and with my baby six months and up regularly with wonderful results. However, I think this podcast with Dr Jess does the best job in explaining all the specifics!
While everyone’s system interacts differently with CBD, and that needs to be kept in mind, the research (combined with my own experiences and feedback from customers) highlights some trends and patterns in how CBD is best used. Here are some important pieces of information for best using your Venerable Aubert Herbals oil:
1 Hold it under your tongue.
Start by holding it under your tongue for thirty to sixty seconds. You may begin to feel the effects within just a few minutes with this method. Then, when you swallow, you will likely feel the effects again about twenty minutes later as your body digests the oil. Not only does the sublingual route bring a more immediate action, it also has been shown to act in different ways than the digested oil, providing a greater spectrum of relief. Some also argue that it has greater bioavailability, but they didn’t cite their sources and I found nothing to show that to be true. Rather, I found that the bioavailability and absorption levels were similar whether by orally or sublingually.
2 Be willing to play with your dosing and find what works best for you.
Our recommendation is to start with a quarter dropper and then work up by a quarter dropper each time. We find most people do well with:
1/2 to 1 dropperful/day for *mild* issues or maintenance
2-3 dropperfuls/day for moderate issues
2 dropperfuls 3x/day for acute or severe issues.
Also, always feel free to email or reach out for dosing advice specific to your situation!
3 Eat it with a fatty meal.
We use MCT as our carrier oil because research shows that it results in the highest level of CBD bioavailability, meaning it helps your system absorb the most possible out of any oil. However, if you eat a fatty meal right before your CBD, it will even further increase absorption.
4 Know that with time taking your CBD results in building new cannabinoid receptor sites in your body and also a buildup of cannabinoids in your body. So, you should need *less* and *less* CBD with time; however, with all the toxic insults in the world today, a maintenance dose of a daily dropperfuls is highly recommended.
5 Stop filling your medicine cabinet with endless supplements and instead use learn to use your CBD for all of its benefits.
Research shows your one bottle can work for mental health issues of all kinds, neurodegenerative disorders, autoimmune disorders and chronic issues of almost all kinds. However, it can also work for your family: tummy pain, teething pain, tooth aches, headaches, wound healing (topical antibiotic), acute injuries etc.
About seven years ago, about a year after my third baby, life suddenly hit me very, very hard. I have always struggled a little with my health, mainly chronic fatigue, allergies, and gluten intolerance. And I have responded by living as clean and healthy a lifestyle as possible, with great results! But that year, one day out of nowhere, my health started to suddenly decline. I couldn’t eat anything without terrible stomach pain, fatigue, joint pain and symptoms of intestinal ulceration. With a little Dr. Googl-ing, I soon realized I had Ulcerative Colitis. Shortly thereafter, a visit to my functional medicine doctor and a GI specialist confirmed my self-diagnosis.
We were all stumped, however. I have no family history, I had been in great health, and I was very fit. All tests came back negative for the normal culprits such as SIBO, Lyme, mold, etc. I was already gluten free, juicing, and eating a very clean and nourishing diet. I still don’t know exactly what could have happened, except that we are all dealing with a bit of a toxic soup in our food supply, air, and water. Perhaps it was just my turn to take a hit.
That said, I did slowly, and in the face of my conventional doctor laughing at me, figure out how to put the ulcerative colitis almost completely and totally into remission (without the toxic drugs my GI insisted I would need). A huge part of my success came from CBD oil. And, ultimately, not just any CBD oil, but our own Venerable Aubert Herbals CBD oil!
Briefly, I tried many autoimmune diets, strictly, and supplement protocols and some alternative therapies with almost no success. I was losing weight, in pain, and had to keep rotating my foods as I would quickly sensitize to each new food as I tried it. With prayer, I became convinced I heard God nudge me toward two therapies in particular which I had found through my many hours of health research: Low Dose Naltrexone, which is also amazing for autoimmune, Lyme, mood disorders, and so much more. But, also, quite clearly, I heard to try CBD.
At first, I tried a CBD brand that was made from a lab-produced hemp extract powder. That product, so much inferior to our own, somehow worked in a way nothing else had even approached. It was a subtle thing, like a light dimmer quite suddenly dimmed down. The weird stomach pains, the joint pain, even some unrelated neurological symptoms and the floaters in front of my eyes (another unusual symptom that had appeared with the UC) would just dim. It was fairly immediate and very noticeable, but subtle.
I kept paying monthly for that $100 bottle. It was worth the relief, however mild. But, it still left many symptoms unresolved, if dimmed down. So, after a while, my husband turned to me and said, “you’re so good at researching things and creating things, I bet you could make a better and stronger CBD than this one.” Meanwhile for anyone who has read the letters of St Zelie, I also kept hearing God say, I believed, “See about Making CBD oil.” The same thing God had said to St Zelie that prompted her to start making a business selling Aleçon lace.
It took us several years to get to the level of potency and purity that we ensure is in every bottle of Venerable Aubert oil today. Research started us off, but it’s taken so much more to get us here. Rounds and rounds of testing. Working with many different kinds of flower and many different suppliers. Trying out different methods, temperatures, cycles, and formulas. Now, CBD doesn’t just slightly dim down the light switch of my autoimmunity, instead it flips it right off. I have no symptoms when regularly using my Venerable Aubert’s.
And so, we did it. And here we are. We truly believe we offer the most exceptional, high quality, and potent CBD on the market. Many other manufacturers skipped the steps we went through to make it fresh, from high quality, organic flower. Instead, you will find that they’ve simply dissolved one of a handful of lab-created hemp extract powders or concentrates into an oil and called it good. And you can tell. The CBD still shines through a bit, dimming down symptoms of all kinds. But they just don’t flip that switch all the way off like Venerable Aubert’s can.
Why is this? Why are other CBD oils inferior in potency and purity? Well, first, they don’t benefit from the full Entourage Effect, which potentizes the oil as all of the terpenes, cannabinoids, and other compounds work together synergistically in the flower as God made them. Oil with more than just CBD isolate or a few added terpenes has been shown to be exponentially more powerful than the CBD alone.
To end, dear Venerable Aubert customers and friends, know that every batch made by hand, by our family, is also used by me to keep my Ulcerative Colitis in remission, as well as for an endless list of other things. The ultimate quality control: I depend on it myself for my own health and use it for my own family, a little of every single batch.
