I started using THC tincture two years ago due to insomnia. I’ve used a multitude of sleep medications over the years and hate the side effects and the “hangover” in the morning. Prior to this I have never used THC products. I use the RSO mixed with MCT oil as a carrier as my tincture. I rarely drink, don’t smoke and try to eat healthy. I’m in good shape-57 years old, 6-01 and a lean 220 pounds. I do have Gulf War Syndrome from a multitude of chemical exposures from my time in the USMC. The GWS, now called Chronic Multi Symptom Illness by the VA, can be pretty brutal at times. Chronic pain, intestinal issues, insomnia and other issues. Best way to describe this is that I have a bad case of the flu that never ends. Not complaining here, just giving some background. I have blood work done every three months so that I can stay ahead of issues and know what to take to try and mitigate as much as possible with supplements and hormones. I take no pain meds, only maintenance meds for blood pressure. An inflammation marker in the blood, C-Reactive Protein, is a general marker for inflammation in the body. It doesn’t say what is causing it. The higher the number, the more inflammation. Normal is under 1, an indicator for heart disease is around 10, and lupus and other inflammatory diseases run around 15. Mine has always been 50 and higher, with my highest being 86. My doctor said it was the highest he had ever seen. Since taking the THC tincture, that CRP number has steadily been dropping. My last blood test showed the CRP under 1. First time in 25 years it’s been normal. My pain levels are way down. Pretty remarkable what has happened. I sleep like a baby, wake up with no lingering effects like with prescribed sleep medications and my pain levels are the lowest they have been in a LONG time. My workouts are better, my head is clearer because I’m not spending so much brain power ( and I don’t have much) dealing with the pain. I only take the THC tincture at night. I don’t care anything about being high, I only use it for sleep. THC for me, and I know everyone is different, has been a life changer. I think if used correctly and as a medicine there are benefits. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it. Sorry for the long post