CBD for Stress & Anxiety

Understanding and nurturing our mental health is increasingly important in today’s society as we are faced with the turmoil of so many mental stresses. As we start to understand mental health and the rise in mental health conditions including anxiety and depression, it’s essential we learn how to cope with daily stress and anxiety.

CBD is a natural extract, derived from the hemp plant, CBD oil has gone through many research studies exploring CBD and its effects on those with anxiety and depression. The benefits observed surfaced after around three weeks of continued use of CBD oil, including improved mood, daily functions and reduced anxiety.

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CBD works in harmony with the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS) which works to help regulate bodily functions like mood, sleep and inflammation. There’s evidence to suggest that CBD affects the nervous system resulting in a decrease in symptoms of anxiety. It’s believed CBD interacts with the 5-HT1A serotonin receptor, working to increase serotonin in the brain, helping boost mood and reduce the effects of anxiety supporting the production of serotonin in the brain. 

With regular use, CBD could help support many aspects of our lives including sleep, pain and stress, appetite, mood and cognitive function. However, we believe CBD works best with prolonged use, rather than being used to support you at one given time. The longer you use CBD the better the effects, although CBD may support you in times of need, it actually works best through prolonged use reducing inflammation in the body, increasing GABA levels (a neurotransmitter) to encourage calming effects. 

There are many ways in which we can support our ECS with CBD, CBD oil, gummies and capsules are all beneficial. Finding the right way to take CBD is essential, taking CBD oil means sublingual dosing, this way the CBD reaches the bloodstream quickest, supporting you as best it can when you need it most. It can take around 15 to 30 minutes to work its magic, but is absolutely one of the fastest ways to feel the effects when compared with CBD gummies or capsules.

We recommend beginning with a low and slow approach to taking CBD if you’re new. Start with a daily recommended dose and working your way up as you see fit, take each day, day by day and be prepared, it can take a few weeks to start truly feeling the long-term effects. After taking CBD for a few days, you can always work up your daily dose by a drop further.

Using CBD gummies for stress and anxiety is a great way to ensure you’re getting the right CBD dose every time plus the added extra benefit of a great-tasting CBD gummy. CBD gummies compromise a fruit-bust flavour and pre-dosed CBD oil, so there’s no need to worry about dosage and the amount of mg you want to be taking each time.

You’d expect around 25mg from our CBD gummies, or 15mg per NuLeaf Naturals sour mix or strawberry, gummies, the recommended dose here is two gummies, however, you could always start with one single 15mg gummy to start you off if you’re new to CBD. 

CBD softgels offer several advantages over CBD oil:

• Pre-measured dosage: Each CBD softgel contains a precise amount of CBD, making it easier to control your dosage and avoid overconsumption.
• Convenience: CBD Softgels are easy to swallow and can be taken with or without food.
• Discreet consumption: CBD Softgels are small and discreet, making them easy to take on the go.
• Improved absorption: CBD Softgels are designed to dissolve quickly in the stomach, which can improve the absorption of CBD into your bloodstream.
• Longer-lasting effects: CBD Softgels can provide longer-lasting relief compared to CBD oil, as they are absorbed more slowly by the body.

However, CBD oil also has its benefits:

• Faster onset: CBD oil can provide quicker relief than softgels, as it is absorbed more rapidly under the tongue.
• Versatility: CBD oil can be used sublingually, added to food or drinks, or applied topically.
• Customisable dosage: You can easily adjust the dosage of CBD oil by using a dropper to measure the desired amount.

Ultimately, the best choice for you depends on your personal preferences and needs. If you prefer a pre-measured, convenient, and discreet option, softgels may be the way to go. If you need faster relief or want more versatility in your CBD consumption, CBD oil might be a better choice.

• May promote relaxation: CBD can help reduce anxiety and stress, which can contribute to difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep.
• May improve sleep quality: Some studies suggest that CBD can enhance sleep quality by increasing deep sleep and reducing awakenings during the night.
• May reduce pain: If pain is disrupting your sleep, CBD may help alleviate it, leading to better sleep quality.

Please consider below:

• Dosage: The optimal dosage of CBD for sleep can vary depending on individual factors like age, weight, and medical conditions. Start with a low dose and gradually increase as needed until you find the right amount for you.
• Timing: Take CBD gummies about 30 minutes to 1 hour before bedtime to allow time for absorption.

Wellness routines such as yoga and meditation can calm distracting thoughts, helping us feel more grounded and centred. However, when we are stressed we can sometimes be presented with mental blocks. These prove problematic when engaging in wellness rituals.

Plant Therapy Essential oils can help to calm our minds, helping us to enter a more relaxed and focused state. By easily falling into the rhythms of a light workout or the breathing exercises associated with yoga or meditation, we can get the most out of these routines’ uplifting effects.