Natural CBD for Fibromyalgia Relief | Featuring Alka Badshah, Anardi Therapeutics

When you’ve tried everything—prescriptions, over-the-counter painkillers, endless doctor visits—and still wake up exhausted, aching, and searching for answers, it can start to feel like relief is just out of reach. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. At Herbal Mana, we’ve heard so many stories like this from our community—especially from those living with chronic pain. That’s why we’re excited to share this episode of the Herbal Mana Podcast, where Alka Badshah—founder of Anardi Therapeutics—joins Todd Bailey to talk about her powerful journey and how discovering CBD for fibromyalgia became the breakthrough that helped her reclaim her life. Keep reading for highlights, or watch the full episode below!

From Tech Executive to Natural Healer

Alka’s story isn’t just inspiring—it’s deeply relatable. While leading a high-pressure career at Microsoft, she was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and began a long cycle of trial-and-error with medications. Each one offered short-term relief but often came with side effects that made her feel even worse.

Eventually, Alka made the difficult decision to step away from her career to focus on her health and young children. But what followed was a battle many in the fibromyalgia community know all too well—debilitating fatigue, unrelenting pain, and the overwhelming mental fog that makes even daily tasks feel impossible. At her lowest point, simply taking a shower felt like a major accomplishment.

It wasn’t until she walked away from pharmaceuticals and turned toward natural remedies—specifically CBD for fibromyalgia relief, supported by Ayurvedic herbs—that real healing began.

With a problem-solving mindset and a deep commitment to clean, high-quality ingredients, Alka began developing her own formulations. What started as a personal solution quickly became something bigger: a mission to help others on the same path, and the beginning of Anardi Therapeutics.

How CBD Helps with Fibromyalgia Symptoms

During her conversation with Todd, Alka explains the role of various cannabinoids—CBD, CBG, and CBC—in addressing the complex symptoms of fibromyalgia. While CBD helps reduce pain and inflammation, CBG supports cognitive clarity (think: less brain fog), and CBC—a more expensive, less commonly used cannabinoid—amplifies pain relief. Together, they form a powerful entourage effect, especially when paired with Ayurvedic herbs known for their anti-inflammatory and adaptogenic properties.

This thoughtful approach is what makes CBD for fibromyalgia more than just a trend—it’s a path toward balance. And it’s not just physical pain that’s eased. Alka’s family, including her husband and children, also use her formulas to support better sleep and reduce anxiety.

The Overlooked Connection Between Sleep and Pain

One of the biggest takeaways from this episode is how crucial quality sleep is in managing fibromyalgia. Alka talks about how missing just one night of sleep could unravel her entire week. For anyone living with chronic pain, that cycle is all too familiar. Sleep affects pain; pain affects sleep, and together, they wear down both the body and spirit.

Since switching to CBD-based support for sleep and fibromyalgia, Alka’s sleep has become consistent and restorative—something she tracks and celebrates. This level of recovery has allowed her to take 20,000 steps a day when traveling—an unthinkable feat during her toughest years.

Reclaiming Life Through Plant-Based Relief

CBD alone isn’t a cure-all—but when used intentionally, especially as part of a well-formulated blend, it can offer meaningful relief. For Alka, it meant going from not being able to lift a glass of water to living a full, active life again. And as she points out in the episode, “It’s not just about managing symptoms—it’s about living.”

That’s exactly what Hurt Less – Live More means to us.

We’re not just a brand. We’re people who’ve walked through chronic pain and found a better way forward through clean ingredients, intentional blends, and transparency in everything we do.

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We hope Alka’s story gives you hope and direction. Because relief is possible. And you deserve it.