CBD FOR SLEEP: WHY WHAT, HOW

CBD FOR SLEEP: WHY WHAT, HOW

According to research, Millions of people around the globe battle with sleep deficiency and insomnia, the US leading with 70%. Such people find it hard to fall asleep or hard to stay asleep. They wake up feeling tired, cranky, moody, and unable to focus in the morning. These conditions can lead to underperformance at work, relationship stress, health problems, and impaired memory, among other conditions. This article will address CBD for sleep, why you should take it, its types and how to take it if you want to enhance your sleep.

Factors That Lead To Sleepiness

According to research, various factors that can cause poor sleep quality are environmental factors’ these factors include; an unhygienic sleeping environment, excess exposure to artificial light at night, and loud noise from within. Mental health issues include stress, anxiety, irritability, and depression. Taking stimulants and antidepressants in the evening. Hormonal fluctuation is another factor, and it’s caused by menopause, thyroid diseases, and the menstrual cycle. Medication; this is a situation where you are under medication, and the medicines contain substances that deprive you of sleep. Unfavorable physical conditions such as cancer, chronic leg syndrome, arthritis, and fibromyalgia cause sleepiness.

Why Use CBD For Sleep

CBD can help you have a peaceful sleep all night long. Asleep disorder and insomnia gave positive feedback. They were able to restore their sleep as before. CBD can provide soothing and anti-inflammatory properties that help the mind calm and relax the muscles.

After taking CBD, you will feel a relaxed mood in the body, calmness of the mind, reduction in anxiety and depression, and regulation of the cardiac rhythm. CBD interacts with the endocannabinoid system, resulting in the mentioned effects. You will later be able to fall asleep faster, sleep better, and have a restful night.

What Is CBD For Sleep?

CBD is available in three categories; isolate, full-spectrum, and broad-spectrum.

Isolate CBD oil

It’s also called ‘Pure CBD because it doesn’t contain cannabinoids, flavonoids, terpenes, healthy fatty acids, and THC. The only compound available is CBD. The CBD is extricated from the cannabis Sativa plant by extraction method, which leaves all the other traces from the plant behind. It is the best product for people suffering from sleep disorders and insomnia; it takes small amounts to elicit an effect.

Broad-spectrum

This type of CBD oil falls between isolate and full spectrum. It contains terpene such as (pinene, myrcene, and limonene), cannabinoids, and flavonoids but lacks the THC content. This type of CBD gives an entourage effect, and for the user to experience results faster, they need to take it in high doses. Please read the instructions available on the label before using them.

Full-spectrum

It contains all components of cannabinoids plants, including flavonoids, essential oil, CBA, THC, CBG, and CBDA. Products with full-spectrum have THC content not more than 0.3.its. They are less refined and contain natural flavors. After use, it gives an entourage effect to the user. If you need all the contents in the CBD plant, then this is the best product to go for.

How To Use CBD For Sleep

Topicals

Topicals are beauty and skincare products. Available in lotions, patches, balm, gels, creams, and ointments. CBD oil is infused in these topicals and massaged to the desired body parts. Many prefer topicals because they are easy to use, don’t require any extra accessories for application, and are best for body muscles.

Edibles

Edibles can be in the form of chocolates, gummy bears, cakes, or cookies made with CBD oil. CBD gummies are chewable candies that are just popped into the mouth. They are commonly used because they are available in different colors, natural flavors, and different shapes, and they are tasty. They are portable, discreet, affordable, and easy to use.

Inhalation: vaping

Vaping is whereby You can use a vaporizer pen to inhale CBD oil. The extract is heated to form a vapor that is inhaled. If you are a beginner, buy a vape starter kit from a renowned vaping firm. Vaping is good instead of smoking because it does not have a harsh feeling on the chest. It is easy to regulate the dosage level. The user gets a high concentration of CBD oil with the needed effect. Vaping is also the fastest way of ingesting CBD concentrates into the system.

Sublingual

 Shake the bottle with CBD oil well, then use a dropper to administer a few CBD oil drops underneath the tongue. Hold the oil for about 30 seconds, then swallow. This method allows the CBD oil to get dissolved into the bloodstream through tissues available in the mouth. You can use tinctures such as beverages and food recipes by adding a few drops of CBD into them. The effect takes about 1 hour to be felt. However, the duration can vary from one person to another because of their body metabolism. The effect takes about 4-6 hours longer in the body instead of other forms. Dosing is easy, and no extra tools are needed.

Conclusion

If you are among people who experience sleep difficulties, then CBD for sleep can work wonders for you. Visit a professional healthcare doctor for prescriptions. They will help you have a relaxed mind and relaxed body muscles sending signals to your brain that it’s time for sleep. CBD are available in three types: CBD isolate {pure CBD}, full-spectrum and broad-spectrum. CBD oil can be administered in topicals, oils, tinctures, vaping and smoking, and edible. Choose a suitable method as per your preference and liking. CBD oils have negative effects like nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth and eyes, vomiting, and loss of appetite; stop using if you experience these effects and visit a doctor for a checkup.

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Anastasia Filipenko

Anastasia Filipenko is a health and wellness psychologist, dermatolist and a freelance writer. She frequently covers beauty and skincare, food trends and nutrition, health and fitness and relationships. When she's not trying out new skincare products, you'll find her taking a cycling class, doing yoga, reading in the park, or trying a new recipe.

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