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Hemp Oil Benefits and Uses
Hemp oil has developed a bit of a cult following. And, do you want to know why? The oil offers a whole slew of health and beauty benefits. It is incredibly nutritional, and there are tons of hemp oil uses. If you are not using hemp oil, then you are missing out.
Natural hemp oil is cold-pressed from the seeds of the hemp plant. Hemp oil is light green in color and has a nutty, rich flavor. Here’s a roundup of a few of the extraordinary benefits of hemp oil:
Packed With Essential Nutrients
Hemp oil is a perfectly balanced oil in terms of its nutrients. Essential fatty acids are necessary but not produced by the body. They are obtained only through the diet. Hemp oil packs quite a nutritional punch, including essential fatty acids omega-6 and omega-3. The perfect ratio of these two essential oils is 3:1 — the same ratio found in hemp oil.
Hemp food products are also an excellent plant-based source of protein for vegetarians, vegans, and anyone who needs more protein in their life. Natural hemp oil is high in potassium, vitamin E, iron, zinc, magnesium, and calcium, making it great for everybody.
It’s easy to add hemp oil to your diet — drizzle it on salads, mix with hummus or add to dips. You can also add it to your favorite smoothies!
Good For Your Heart
Hemp seed oil helps to nourish the heart. It has just the right ratio of polyunsaturated to saturated fats. The fatty acids in hemp seed oil also help decrease inflammation in the body, which reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke. It also helps lower cholesterol levels. For heart-healthy benefits, add one to two teaspoons of hemp oil into your daily routine.
Amazing For The Skin
Hemp oil is full of useful fatty acids and vitamins making it a valuable addition to any skin care regimen. Hemp oil helps:
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- Moisturize the skin - Hemp oil contains several fatty acids and linoleic acid, all of which helps to moisturize dry, itchy skin. Hemp oil doesn’t just moisturize your skin— it helps improves your skin’s ability to retain moisture.
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- Treat acne - When you produce too much sebum, it causes pimples and acne. Hemp oil contains linoleic acid, which has been found to control sebum levels. After washing your face, apply a thin layer of oil, leave for two minutes and then rinse.
- Heal skin conditions - Hemp oil has been shown to help certain skin conditions including eczema and psoriasis.
Reduces Arthritis Pain
Hemp oil is a great alternative to opiate painkillers for arthritis pain. Due to their safety and effectiveness, hemp products trump opioids for arthritis pain relief. So, how does hemp oil reduce pain? It contains amino acids that reduce inflammation — the primary cause of arthritis pain. To take advantage of hemp oil pain relieving benefits, add a drop of it to any lotion and massage into aching joints.
Hum often!