CBD is one of over a hundred active compounds (or cannabinoids) found in the hemp plant and is extremely versatile. It can be ingested via tinctures, capsules or edibles or applied topically and can have a number of benefits depending on how you consume it.
CBD has been used topically for centuries to help provide pain relief for various skin conditions such as eczema & psoriasis. When ingested orally, CBD acts as an anti-inflammatory and analgesic, providing pain relief, mood stabilization, and anxiety relief while promoting an overall sense of calm and well-being. CBD has become a mainstream cultural phenomenon that over the past year or so, celebrities like Mandy Moore, Olivia Wilde & Melissa McCarthy have all endorsed CBD-infused beauty and wellness products and are open about the benefits they have experienced.
A 2018 report found that due to CBD’s anti-inflammatory properties, it may be an effective way to relieve soreness caused by exercise as well as shorten recovery time following a workout.
Oils, capsules, gummies, creams… How do I know what is best for me? There is no one-size fits all approach to taking CBD but there are ways to make sure you are maximising the benefits of CBD products by mindfully choosing your consumption method.
CBD Capsules
Capsules are a great alternative to oils as you bypass the taste of CBD and it is a controlled serving. Capsules should be considered if you are looking for the ingestible benefits of CBD such as pain relief, anxiety & insomnia. Research suggests that CBD may reduce food intake and boost metabolism, which could promote weight loss.
CBD Oil/ Tinctures
The most common way to take CBD, tinctures come with an oil dropper that you administer directly under your tongue or as an oral spray. This is the fastest way to ingest CBD and impacts the body quicker, helping relieve pain, anxiety, nausea and insomnia to name but a few. Everyone’s endocannabinoid system is different and dosage varies depending on a number of factors. We recommend starting slow and increasing the dose if necessary.
CBD Edibles
A sweeter, more fun way to take CBD. Gummies offer a controlled dose of CBD and they taste great! THC Free and infused with premium quality CBD, edibles provide you with a tasty way to promote relief, reduce anxious feelings, support your immune system, combat swelling and reduce stress.
CBD Topicals
Topicals/ Creams provide fast-acting targeted relief to aches and discomforts. They are perfect for soothing sore, strained and aching muscles, easing hip, leg and back discomfort, combating tension and stiffness, reducing swelling and aids with sore joints. CBD is used in skin care thanks to its anti-aging, anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and might be the ticket to clear skin, too. A 2014 study found that CBD helps suppress breakouts by regulating oil production of the sebaceous glands.
CBD is the wellness supplement that everybody can benefit from. Even if you feel great already, it’s just going to make you feel better!
