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What’s with CBD and the Coronavirus? Can It Help?

Jen Engevik
5 min readMar 12, 2020

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I’m a strong believer in CBD and what it can do for the body.

For me, I can certifiably say it has completely erased my need for Advil during my menstrual cycle, has helped me establish a solid sleep cycle, and any time I feel a sore throat coming on, I double up on my tincture and more often than not can kick whatever I’m facing.

My passion for CBD began when my Mom was sick with cancer in 2014. She suffered from a horrible case of endometrial cancer that resulted in horrific leg and foot pain (because her endometrial tumor began pressing on her nerves). It was so horrible that she’d plead for me to give her leg and foot massages.

Thankfully, my cousin told me about CBD rubs and wondered if they couldn’t help her. He ended up bringing a jar for Mom to try.

I’ll never forget the first time Mom experienced her first leg and foot rub with CBD. No joke, it was the only thing beyond heavy meds (which made her feel like crap and painfully constipated) that gave her relief — so much so that she had tears in he eyes when she realized there was something more natural that could help.

I ended up buying several jars, and Mom’s friend volunteered to come by every day and give her CBD massages.

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Jen Engevik
Jen Engevik

Written by Jen Engevik

I'm a writer, lover of life, Curious George in human form - love to share ideas, inspire others, offer hope and kindness and seize the day.

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