Suffering from Chronic Pain, PTSD, and/or Anxiety? You’re not alone.

RallyPoint News — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 13:21:36 -0400

Because of our American military Veterans, we are afforded the freedoms that make America great. Each U.S. military Veteran has taken the Oath of Enlistment and has pledged to put their lives on the line for our country and for our rights. Unfortunately, Veterans are subject to progressive illnesses directly related to their military service such as chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Of the approximately 20 million Veterans currently in the United States today, 50% are receiving care at Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facilities across the country for chronic pain. An estimated 15 to 35% of those Veterans living with chronic pain, also have PTSD. After adjusting for differences in age and sex, risk for suicide is 22% higher among U.S. Veterans when compared to U.S. non-Veteran adults.

Burdened by suicidal thoughts, a 33-year-old Veteran from Minnesota, committed suicide in his car parked in the lot of his local VA emergency department after being discharged in February of 2018. Mental health and suicidal thoughts are huge issues amongst the U.S. Veteran community. Being a Veteran owned company, MaxifyLife recognizes the importance of taking care of our Veterans and service members. Under the leadership of MaxifyLife’s Director of Veteran Affairs, Vincent Crowley, MaxifyLife regularly tours the United States educating healthcare professionals at VHA facilities about the potential therapeutic effects of CBD derived from hemp and teaming up with advocates to provide guidance and assistance to the Veteran community regarding navigating the CBD market and identifying pure, high quality nutraceutical products.

It is important to note that not all cannabis-users are seeking a recreational high. In fact, several U.S. service members are actively seeking a convenient form of cannabis-based nutraceuticals that provide therapeutic relief without the cognitive dysfunction. Cognitive dysfunction after consuming cannabis, more specifically marijuana (not hemp) is caused by the cannabinoid, THC. As a direct result, more and more U.S. Veterans are turning to CBD (the abbreviation for cannabidiol) derived from hemp. Within the past five years, CBD tinctures, vapes, creams, drinks, etc. have grown increasingly popular within the health and wellness sector. The CBD market has been predicted to be set for monumental growth by several reputable sources which have in turn attracted a host of manufacturers bringing a variety of CBD products to the market. With this variety comes a lot of quality and purity unknowns: consistency, accuracy of cannabinoid panel concentration(s), sustainability, whether or not the products are free of toxins, and how bioavailable the formulas truly are.

MaxifyLife recognized the difficulty for your average consumer to identify CBD products derived from hemp that are free of toxins, free of THC, bioavailable, and are accurately labeled based on the specific batch and lot derived cannabinoid panel concentrations. What’s more concerning is the vulnerability of health-compromised and resource-limited communities like the Veteran and rare disease communities in identifying and accessing quality CBD products derived from hemp. Thus, the development of the MaxifyLife Stamp of Approval.

Is your CBD MaxifyLife Approved?

The MaxifyLife Stamp of Approval can be found on all MaxifyLife Approved products. MaxifyLife Approved products are the best wellness options available on the market for those who seek a THC-free, pure, sustainable, high quality and non-psychoactive source of cannabis medicine.

A primary mission of MaxifyLife is to provide guidance on which hemp-based CBD products currently in the marketplace are high quality and therapeutic. Before receiving MaxifyLife Approval, each product must pass rigorous testing. Once a product has proven to be accurately labeled, pure and free of toxins, we conduct additional testing to determine the therapeutic potential of each product amongst members of the rare disease and U.S. Veteran communities. We then take the products that receive MaxifyLife Approval, one step further. We develop agreements and understandings with the companies that manufacture these quality products to distribute them to the market at competitive prices, through programs that support the research and advocacy efforts of the rare disease and U.S. Veteran communities.

As a general rule of thumb, if you have incorporated CBD into your health regimen, be sure to consult with your doctor about your use of CBD and use MaxifyLife Approved CBD products to ensure that you are consuming pure, high quality hemp-based CBD nutraceuticals.

Why CBD?

Cannabidiol (CBD) derived from hemp, also known as “hemp extract”, has been found to help patients manage a variety of symptoms as an alternative option to palliative care. Several patients suffering from chronic pain conditions, along with corroboration from their caregivers, have reported consuming less opioids to manage their daily pain levels after adding CBD to their regimen and have reported overall higher qualities of life. U.S. Veterans incorporating CBD into their daily regimen have reported reduced panic attacks, and less overall anxiety. Several U.S. Veterans have also reported significant improvement in the overall behavior and wellbeing of their service animals once incorporating CBD into their daily meal. Please note that these reports are patient-reported and are considered anecdotal data and that MaxifyLife Approved products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Therefore, MaxifyLife Approved products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Given the substantial growing evidence of the therapeutic effects of hemp-derived nutraceuticals, MaxifyLife is determined to serve and offer guidance to communities in need of alternative holistic solutions. If you are a Veteran interested in learning more about MaxifyLife Approved CBD products, do not hesitate to contact Vincent Crowley, Director of Veteran Affairs at [login to see] or give us a call at [login to see] .

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Oct 30 at 2018 1:23 PM

SPC Margaret Higgins — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 13:23:04 -0400

I suffer from anxiety. Peace to your souls, Veterans. You have my profuse love. @ MaxifyLife

Response by MSgt Stephen Council made Nov 2 at 2018 11:40 AM

MSgt Stephen Council — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 11:40:56 -0400

SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SrA Christopher B. Sgt Randy Wilber SGT Gregory Lawritson Cpl Private RallyPoint Member Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth LTC Private RallyPoint Member MSG Frederick Otero SFC Pete Kain LCDR Private RallyPoint Member PO1 Tony Holland SCPO Morris Ramsey SGT Jim Arnold SFC William H. PO1 William "Chip" Nagel SGT Charles H. Hawes CPL Dave Hoover TSgt Joe C. SGT Jim Arnold Lt Col Charlie Brown RP Family. I do NOT deny that CBD Oil has potential to alleviate pain. But as with any potential "cure all", it carries quite a few misconceptions, some lies, and even some truth. I am currently in pain management for chronic back pain, and will be for a long time! That said, my Pain Physician works closely with the DEA and has an IMPECABLE and UNIMPEACHABLE program. He prescribes and endorses CBD oil use. There are some big "howevers" that go with it though. He attended a national conference on it last summer. If you are employed by the Fed Gov, or a State Gov that tests, or any company the tests for drugs, there is NOT A SINGLE manufacturer that can guarantee you will not pop positive for THC. Use it if you want, but be comfortable with the idea of playing russian roulette with your career. There are a lot of Internet "experts" who will say a lot of things like "big pharma" and "industrial medicine" are trying to suppress it because they want to keep patients sick enough to keep a cash flow generator. This is balderdash! My wife, Father, and many friends served in the medical field, and my best friend in life is a 30 year ER doctor. They love to debunk these myths. Now the internet "experts" will promise you the world. It is AMAZING all the unassociated illnesses that this product claims to fix. Pain management, sure. But, just like the snake oil salesmen of the late 19th century in America, the FIRST warning sign is how many things they claim to help. If you need to use it, and you wont be in jeopardy for doing so, give it a try, hell Imma try it when I retire. But not as a cure all. I will use it as prescribed by a COMPETANT physician...not as advertised by a charlatan! I kinda wish RP could screen out charlatans like this...

Response by SGT Mark Rhodes made Nov 3 at 2018 11:05 AM

SGT Mark Rhodes — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 11:05:17 -0400

I suffer from chronic pain, anxiety, and depression all from the pain I’m in daily. I don’t think about suicide(even though I have a few times in the past) because I know my life is worth living. I have four kids and a wife who needs me and I want to see them grow up. Veteran suicide numbers are way too high so we all need to check a buddy out as often as needed.

Response by SPC Joseph Wojcik made Nov 3 at 2018 11:06 AM

SPC Joseph Wojcik — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 11:06:47 -0400

CBD oil is great, I've been using it as a painkiller alternative for a little over two years.

Response by Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen made Nov 5 at 2018 6:52 PM

Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen — Mon, 05 Nov 2018 18:52:15 -0500

Consider myself lucky to not experience this as much as many, yet there are times.......

Response by SPC Jeff Knight made Nov 6 at 2018 5:27 PM

SPC Jeff Knight — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 17:27:45 -0500

As an elderly veteran serving from Vietnam era to Cold War, came home only to be denied everything entitled to, including PTSD. Received 100% service connected unemployable rating yet still no therapy, no surgery, no treatments, now no pain medication. Making matters worse, past : years cared for by pharmacist not MD. Pharmacist illegally prescribing medications including opioids without license. Now my health is seriously compromised almost dying 10 times in 3 years by medication poisoning, neglect and malpractice. Deemed incompetent prior to seeing any psychiatrist as the government attempts to deny my basic human rights and constitutional rights. Apparently our government wants all patriots disarmed and unable to vote plus denying right to bear arms. This is the government of today? We fought against communism and all along our government was setting it up to eliminate democracy.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Nov 9 at 2018 4:28 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 16:28:49 -0500

It is acutely humbling to know that you are different for the rest of your life.