Sophie King

To start, I will say I did a lot of research on the different brands out there. There are several and I will go into more detail below about what to look out for when purchasing CBD oil. My absolute favorite CBD company is Cured Nutrition, a company of integrity, top notch products and a mission to bring awareness to people about the health benefits of CBD and its ability to heal our bodies from the inside out.

 

The reason I wanted to try CBD oil was to see if it would help with my inability to fall asleep, some anxiety I’ve had the last few years and with some inflammation.

 

Sleep

This has been a lifelong problem for me.  Some nights are better than others, but for the most part it’s an issue. I definitely have an overactive brain and it loves to think up all the ways I can save the world right when I decide to go to sleep. Anyways, I’ve tried everything to help over the years, from before bed time yoga to reishi tea to magnesium oil. All of these have helped a little, so I still incorporate them in most nights. However, CBD oil has been like a magical sleeping potion for me. I fall asleep within 10 minutes of using it and wake up feeling refreshed! It’s crazy. I’ve tried over the counter medications, which I try to steer clear from, and they’ve always made me feel a little droggy (if that’s a word) the next morning. The CBD oil doesn’t have any effects like that for me. I sleep through the night and feel great the next morning. I’m still pretty amazed by it, honestly.

 

Anxiety

 So, I’m still trying to understand my experience with anxiety. It’s something I’ve struggled with for much longer than I even realized. I didn’t know some of the behaviors I had were symptoms of anxiety until this year. So, it has been a learning experience for me. I’ve actually reduced it greatly by getting to the root of some of the things that trigger it for me and figuring out why they trigger it. However, anxiety is complex! There are a lot of layers to it, with lots of different reasons it shows up in our lives. Those reasons are different for everyone and it requires some digging to understand it all. We also have to be mindful that genetics, nutrition, lifestyle choices, environmental , medications and several other factors play a role in the development of anxiety. With that being said, using the CBD oil has definitely helped with mine. I’ll take half of a dose in the morning and I just feel more calm and less anxious throughout the day. It’s hard to explain because I don’t feel a drastic difference. It’s subtle, but definitely noticeable.

*I also want to share that it’s ok to struggle with anxiety. I mean, it’s not fun and it’d be awesome if we didn’t. But, it doesn’t mean “something is wrong with you.”  It means you are human and there’s a lot we encounter during our lives, especially in the world we live in today. I’ve learned that thinking of the anxiety and yourself in a critical way can actually make it worse. It’s best to look at it in a non judgmental way and to not try to escape from it. I try to look at it as an opportunity to turn towards myself with curiosity and compassion and to learn what message it may be sending. That being said, everyone’s experience is different and some cases are extremely debilitating, so I encourage everyone to do what is best for you as an individual.

 

Inflammation

Inflammation is a part of the body’s immune response. The body sends out chemicals to attack “invaders” such as infections, viruses, diseases, stressors and certain foods + drinks (high sugar + alcohol, for example). In most cases, the body will send out the chemicals and eventually return to its normal state after its protected + healed the body from the invader. However, there are situations where the body stays in a state of protection mode and can lead to chronic inflammation. Researchers have actually found that chronic inflammation is the root cause for almost all the diseases + health problems we have. It’s pretty crazy. My issues with inflammation are stress related. Since CBD oil is shown to be a great natural anti-inflammatory, I’m using it to help. I don’t know how to assess my inflammation levels, but I’m trusting that it’s helping! I see an acupuncturist and she can literally touch my arm and tell if my inflammation has improved, but I haven’t seen her since I’ve been using the CBD oil. We’ll see if she notices any improvements next time I go.

Additional Observations + Dosage

 

It does seem to have a positive effect on muscle recovery after intense workouts.

It comes in different forms. I use the liquid kind that’s in a dropper bottle. It’s mint flavored and I drop it under my tongue. I don’t LOVE the taste, but it isn’t that bad.

Each company I’ve tried products from suggests starting out at the lowest dosage and seeing how your body reacts to it. I actually started out in the middle with the 500mg and it’s good for me. But we’re all different, so just figure out what works best for you.