How can CBD help with stress?
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+ the ways you can best get your dose
Feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed? You’re not alone. Research[1] has shown that there has been a significant surge in people experiencing symptoms of mental stress amid the COVID-19 pandemic. And while it might not come as a surprise to hear these statistics, the reality is that we need to ensure that we place our mental health and overall wellness at the top of our priorities.
As a result of this, the global wellness market has grown exponentially[2], with anything wellness-related no longer a once-in-awhile people think about. People are recognising the need for more self-care practices and strategies in our lives to ease stress — we are finally putting our wellbeing first.
We are also exploring the variety of self-care rituals available, from practicing mindfulness, at-home beauty treatments, to yoga, and tai chi, the list goes on! Additionally, to help ease both mind and body, and create a sense of balance, many of these rituals can be enhanced with CBD.
How does CBD help with stress?
Stress can be downright crippling and CBD offers a natural way to help boost the mental state. According to review research[3], CBD interacts with the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS) in ways that appear to reduce the stress response in humans and has been found to be an effective treatment for a range of anxiety disorders.
Although research is continuing as to the favourable effects of CBD, a 2020[4] study in New Zealand found that patients reported improvements in their overall quality of life after 3 weeks of CBD treatment. The individuals who received CBD treatment for mental health specifically noted an improvement on their daily functioning and ability to cope in stressful situations.
What is the best CBD for me?
No matter how you engage with self-care and wellness rituals, CBD can work to enhance the benefits and help ease any built-up tension that may be hard to crack. There are many ways in which you can get the most out of CBD and its enriching effects.
#1 Tinctures
Tinctures are the most traditional way to take CBD and probably the easiest simply use the dropper to put your dosage under your tongue for 60 seconds. Our tinctures fit the bill perfectly – the full-spectrum CBD Tincture is a great choice for all strengths, as it comes in 500mg, 1000mg, 1500mg, 3000mg and 5000mg options.
The tinctures are made with phytocannabinoid rich hemp oil blended with MCT oil (Medium-Chain Triglycerides) from coconuts, making it easy to digest and metabolise. Additionally, it comes in many flavour options– natural, lemon, citrus, or peppermint to please all taste buds.
#2 Gumdrops
Sweet tooths may prefer Truth Naturals CBD Infused Gumdrops to get their daily dose of CBD. The sweet and sour gummies are infused with broad-spectrum CBD (10mg in every gummier) with zero THC and include only natural ingredients.
#1 Tinctures
Tinctures are the most traditional way to take CBD and probably the easiest simply use the dropper to put your dosage under your tongue for 60 seconds. Our tinctures fit the bill perfectly – the full-spectrum CBD Tincture is a great choice for all strengths, as it comes in 500mg, 1000mg, 1500mg, 3000mg and 5000mg options.
The tinctures are made with phytocannabinoid rich hemp oil blended with MCT oil (Medium-Chain Triglycerides) from coconuts, making it easy to digest and metabolise. Additionally, it comes in many flavour options– natural, lemon, citrus, or peppermint to please all taste buds.
#2 Gumdrops
Sweet tooths may prefer Truth Naturals CBD Infused Gumdrops to get their daily dose of CBD. The sweet and sour gummies are infused with broad-spectrum CBD (10mg in every gummier) with zero THC and include only natural ingredients.
#3 Gel caps
Our capsules are most popular amongst those who have a supplement/ medication routine of capsules and are looking for a really easy addition to this. They come in 10mg and 25mg strengths and like Truth CBD tinctures, are mixed with MCT Oil (enhancing the way that CBD is absorbed through your digestive tract).
As mentioned previously, taking CBD works to enhance the benefits of any wellness regime. It helps to calm our minds and help us feel more relaxed and focused. Finding a suitable self-care ritual to lower your stress levels will take time and it’s all about balance, so it’s important to take time adjusting the dosage based on how your mind and body responds.
References
[1] https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-00175-z
[2] https://globalwellnessinstitute.org/press-room/statistics-and-facts/
[3] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24923339/
[4]https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7330185/
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