CBD & Cannabinoids: Beneficial or Hype with Dr. Mike Nelson - 011

Anti-Aging Lifestyle - Longevity, Aesthetics, Health, and Beauty

In episode 11 of the Anti-Aging Podcast I bring you in live to another interview I did at the Ancestral Health Symposium (AHS), a health summit where dozens of industry leading doctors, trainers, and specialists give presentations on optimizing your health. This is where I met and interviewed this episode’s guest, Dr. Mike Nelson.

At AHS Dr. Mike presented on the topic “CBD & Cannabinoids: Beneficial or Hype?” The topic instantly drew my attention, mainly because CBD and cannabinoids are all over the media and in our culture these days, and I honestly know very little about the topic.

Dr. Mike has his PhD in Exercise Physiology, a BA in Natural Science, and an MS in Biomechanics. He’s an adjunct professor and a member of the American College of Sports Medicine. Dr. Mike is a self proclaimed research fanatic who specializes in metabolic flexibility and heart rate variability. He is an accomplished online trainer, adjunct professor, and faculty member at the Carrick Institute.

Some highlights from the episode:

Dr. Mike’s Interest in CBD: How Dr. Mike’s background in kiteboarding initially got him interested in looking into the benefits of CBD and other beneficial cannabinoids.

Defining Cannabinoids: Understanding that there are over 113 identified cannabinoids, and the most popular two are CBD and THC. CBD being a non-psychoactive form, THC having psychoactive properties.

Cannabis vs Hemp: What’s the difference between cannabis and hemp? How do the various cannabinoids terpenes and scents fit in the big picture?

Sativa vs Indica vs Hybrids: How are these categories of cannabinoids different? Do these descriptions even make sense?

Benefits of CBD: How CBD can be used for sleep benefits, dealing with sleep disorders, and help to reduce anxiety. Also potential anti-inflammatory and brain heath benefits.

You can always find Dr. Mike through his website www.miketnelson.com and you can find him on IG as “drmiketnelson”
I finish the episode with Tomko Tip #11 where I talk about why it's crucial to have both long term and short term goals in life!