// Definition
The phenomenon where CBD's analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties can mask underlying pain signals that serve as important diagnostic indicators, potentially causing patients to overlook disease progression or other medical issues requiring attention.
// From the Episode
Swami recalls a conversation with Wade Laughter about how Wade's CBD medicine had masked his pain signals, causing him not to pay attention to what those signals were communicating. Swami notes that pain is always a signal about something out of balance, and effective CBD treatment can inadvertently suppress that warning system. This represented a profound insight from Wade's personal medical journey with cancer.