Rest Your Body with the Clear Efx
Time and time again, we hear how important it is to rest your body. How to lower your cortisol levels, limit screen time, get enough sleep. It’s a struggle to tune out the outside world, and actually relax. For this week’s Self-Care September series; Brotherly Bud is focusing on resting your body. A big part of rest is sleep, but it’s not the whole picture. There are so many ways to recharge your body and mind, and just as many ways to incorporate cannabis into that routine! Let’s learn how to rest your body with cannabis, together!
The Importance of Sleep
Let’s talk about sleep. Everyone knows that it’s incredibly important, but what does it really effect? Think of sleep as not just a recharge, but also a reset. During sleep, your cells and tissues are restored, your mind is cleared, your immune system works on it’s defenses, and hormones are rest, just to name a few functions. Sleep is not something the body can ‘catch up’ on, with seven to nine hours of sleep per night recommended by professionals. Lack of sleep leads to your mind and body not functioning at it’s highest capacity, and causes harm, which can lead to cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, brain fog and so much more.
In 2016, there was a survey that recorded responses of the reason behind medicinal consumer’s cannabis use. Sixty five percent of the populations reported using it to relieve pain, seventy four percent reported that they consumed to help their sleep. Of those using cannabis for pain relief, eighty percent reported it being “Extremely Helpful”, and eighty four percent those using it for sleep reported cannabis was “Extremely Helpful”. Most of the reports in both categories reported they were able to significantly decrease their prescription pills for pain or sleep, or, even better, stop them all together!
Why Cannabis Can Be Beneficial for Sleep
While sleep can be difficult for the average person, individuals that struggle with chronic pain, or conditions like PTSD, have an even harder time getting that beauty rest. A combination of THC and CBD has been shown to help those with sleep blockages fall asleep quicker, stay asleep for longer, and achieve a more restful slumber. There could be a few reasons for this, one of the more popular theories being that high levels of THC reduce the body’s REM sleep cycle. REM sleep is responsible for our dreams, which researchers believe can lead to a less restful sleep, due to your brain still being active.
Furthermore, those with mental health struggles, like PTSD, typically deal with nightmares. This means waking up throughout the night, not getting enough sleep, or avoiding sleep all together. But if the theory behind THC and our REM cycle is correct, this means that night terrors become a thing of the past. This puts the body into what’s considered the most restorative part of the cycle called “Deep Sleep”. This is huge, because while getting more ‘Deep Sleep’ and having less dreams are beneficial for everyone, this can be absolutely life changing for people with nightmares, regardless of their origin.
Ways to Rest Your Body with Cannabis
CBD is a cannabinoid that helps with stress and anxiety relief. In high doses it may make the consumer sleepy. In smaller doses addresses underlying conditions (like anxiety or pain), and when those symptoms are more manageable, sleep and rest is easier. Consuming products high in CBD can be essential for some to unwind after a hard day at work. It promotes rest and recharging. Next time you’re struggling to find some relief, use a product with high CBD, run a bubble bath, and grab your favorite novel to reach peak relaxation.
There are so many ways to use cannabis to rest and relax, check out the list below for some inspiration:
-Have a nice gardening session outside after smoking a strain high in CBD
-Pop a CBD:THC ratio gummy (like the Relax-Mixed Berry Gummy by the Clear Efx)before a nice massage
-Roll a joint and break out the watercolor paints, and paint your favorite thing (A pet? A place in nature? A loved one? You pick!)
-Start a new tv show on the couch with your favorite blanket, your favorite cannabis vape (we recommend the Sangria Kush Rosin disposable by House Vapes)
-Share the fun with loved ones, and play a low-key, chill board game while you pass around a bong
-Use a sleep gummy with CBD and CBN before bed (Brotherly Bud loves the Clear Efx Rest Grapevine gummies)to get that ‘Deep Sleep’
Stop By!
If you need some more inspiration, are struggling to figure out how to rest your body with cannabis, or need product recommendations to add to your sleep routine, stop by Brotherly Bud! We have educated, compassionate and patient budtenders that are here to help you every step of the way. They’ll take their time to help you find a plan to get your sleep hygiene in check! We have daily deals that you can check out here, and a budtender waiting for you at the register with a smile!
DISCLAIMER: The contents of this blog are intended for informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
