Women Are Turning to CBD for Wellness

In a world with busy schedules and juggling various tasks, it is easy to forget to take care of yourself. That is why we have to deliberately set aside time for self-care to do things that improve our quality of life and use products that enhance our wellbeing.

Considering the many things women do, including parenting, work, running a household, and juggling a million other things, maintaining a sense of balance can be challenging. CBD is a product that can help you feel better physically and mentally. It supports different functions of your being to ensure overall wellness and balance.

Hemp has been used medicinally for thousands of years. Recently, scientists have discovered the reasons why. It turns out that the human body has an endocannabinoid system (ECS) that controls various functions to ensure balance. It regulates roles such as pain, mood, sleep, appetite, and immune system functions. Your body produces cannabinoids that help it relieve a variety of symptoms, such as pain and stress.

CBD, however, is a plant cannabinoid extracted from industrial hemp. It stimulates the endocannabinoid system to boost its performance in handling its different functions to ensure balance. One of the great things about CBD is that it is not psychoactive (doesn’t give you that “high” feeling), so you have nothing to worry about. You can use it any time of the day and go about life as usual.

One of the most common issues CBD helps with is stress. Some users report that CBD feels like gentle wave of relaxation that washes over you. Life’s issues can take a toll on your mind and body, and it’s vital to find healthy ways to deal with stress. Fortunately, CBD is one of those products that can help.

CBD has calming effects that ease racing thoughts and anxiety, which can keep many up at night preventing a good night’s rest. If you’re having trouble sleeping, these calming and relaxing effects of CBD can help you catch those much-needed zzz’s.

"During my last pregnancy, I took CBD to manage nausea. Now that I'm in the pre-menopausal stage of my life, I take CBD to take the edge off when I'm moody or stressed. It also helps me sleep better through the night,” says Lana Nemirovsky, another co-founder of Farmacy Bliss.

Additionally, studies have shown CBD to have analgesic properties, meaning it can help relieve pain. Whether you’re dealing with backaches or joint pain after long hours of sitting at a desk, CBD products can help. Because of cannabidiol’s anti-inflammatory properties, they can positively affect a variety of inflammatory health conditions. Women also use it around their menstrual cycles to alleviate symptoms of PMS.

The CBD market provides a wide range of CBD products. They include CBD oils, gummies, capsules, vape pens, and topicals. But not all CBD is created equal. There’re actually 3 different types of CBD formulations:

The reason why full spectrum CBD products rank highest in efficacy is because the full range of cannabinoids and terpenes work synergistically to create what is known as an entourage effect.

Among the available CBD products, consuming CBD oil sublingually is a popular way to get it into your system. This method takes effect in 15-30 minutes and is versatile for dosing. You can place a few drops of oil under your tongue and hold for a minute before swallowing. The formulation moves quickly into your system to alleviate discomfort. 

Vaping is the fastest delivery method, which makes it so convenient. CBD vapor is absorbed into the bloodstream from the lungs and the calming effects are felt almost immediately. For many, this is a lifestyle choice and takes a comfortable spot among various habits and activities.

Gummies and capsules can be part of your edible travel entourage. Each capsule and gummy contains a specific amount of CBD, so you can dose precisely. CBD chews and capsules allow for discreet consumption and many of these products come in mouth-watering flavors, such as blueberry, orange, watermelon, strawberry, etc. Edibles take longer to absorb (20-30 min) via the digestive system, but have longer lasting effects.

If you have sore muscles or painful joints, use CBD topicals. Apply a generous amount of the topical to the affected area and massage it in properly. The cannabidiol compounds interact with the receptors in your skin, absorbing it and delivering a therapeutic effect to the painful area.

Whatever your preferred delivery method is, ensure you speak to your doctor before using CBD if you’re taking medication or have a health condition.

All in all, quality CBD is a helpful product. It is safe and does not make users high. Besides, it comes in different forms and strengths to suit varying user needs. Incorporating CBD into your wellness routine is also simple.

It is so important to prioritize your self-care so you can show up for yourself and others in the best ways possible. Your self-care can be as simple as a walk or adding CBD to your daily routine. Or make it as elaborate as you wish. Play music, dance, take a bath. Whatever makes you feel good again. After all, you are the creator of your life.