The CBD Patch craze: And the benefits of Mensies

Author Seeneen Meroueh, Lucene Gilbert / Published: NOV-04-2021

Menstrual pain. Back pain. Arthritis pain. Chronic pain. We all have some sort of pain we experience throughout life, and every pain out there has meaning. And every meaning comes with a great story that inspires us all to take action to help the greater good. My story began with me doing research in the pharmacology field while finishing my bachelor of science in nutrition and food science. During this crazy busy time in my life, where I literally had no time to take care of a lot of things, like my health (hey, we were all college kids once, we know the grind), I found small hindrances like menstrual cramping, trouble sleeping, pain management, and more to be manageable through the use of CBD. The pain I experienced daily during this stressful time is where I found my beauty and passion - Mensies CBD patches.

The current pain relief products on the market weren't doing it for me, so I created a brand that had long-lasting, stronger benefits. Especially considering the negative impact of long-term use of over-the-counter medications, I wanted to create a product that would not only aim to reduce discomfort levels but heal pain levels simultaneously over an extended period of time. The benefits of CBD patches (and mine specifically)? Well, lots. Unlike a CBD topical, Mensies CBD patches apply a consistent supply of CBD to the bloodstream for up to 12 hours. Our CBD patches are infused with essential oils, providing a vessel to carry the CBD through the layers of skin, and is then absorbed into the blood stream and circulated through the body. The main difference between Mensies CBD Patches and others on the market is that our patches hold a substantially higher dosage of lab-tested CBD providing you with the right amount to make an impact.

For some people, a CBD patch provides time-released relief: you do not have to constantly apply or consume CBD, meaning if you are busy, you can have a constant stream of CBD instead of having to pause to consume or apply more.

The most common place to apply CBD patches include:

• lower back
• thigh
• inside of the wrists
• back of the neck
• inside of the bicep
• shoulder
• soles of feet (some find this method to be more beneficial for sleep aid)

CBD patches can be more effective than other delivery methods. This is because transdermal methods provide smooth and continuous CBD delivery, it attains improved bioavailability, reduced-drug interactions, and flexibility of ending the CBD administration into the bloodstream by simply removing the patch from the applied area.

In addition, (for publication refer to cited sources) more than half of the people who added CBD to their treatment regimens for opioid addiction reduced or eliminated their opioid use after 8 weeks.

There are downsides, however. For example, many companies add chemical carriers to help the CBD penetrate the skin and reach the bloodstream. And some people may be allergic to these chemicals, so knowing what works for you is extremely crucial.

As the founder of Mensies CBD patches, I value product quality which is why we only use lab-tested hemp-derived CBD sourced in America. Our development team works to perfect these patches, making them discrete, fast-acting, and comfortable. A few possible risks and side effects to consider when choosing a CBD patch, including reactions to CBD and the patch itself. However, for many people, CBD patches provide an alternative method of delivering CBD to the body that allows for faster and more long-term pain relief.

While using CBD patches for pain may provide symptom relief, anyone with chronic pain should work closely with their doctor to help solve the underlying cause of the pain.

For more info on CBD patches and the benefits of using mine, feel free to stop by the Mensies storefront (CB IN THE D) in Rustbelt Market, Ferndale Michigan.

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Sources:

Capano, Alex et al. “Evaluation of the effects of CBD hemp extract on opioid use and quality of life indicators in chronic pain patients: a prospective cohort study.” Postgraduate medicine vol. 132,1 (2020): 56-61. doi:10.1080/00325481.2019.1685298