How can CBD help?

In recent years, CBD has been widely used with intentions of improving sleep. There are a number of studies reinforcing these benefits, including the 2021 study showing enhanced deep sleep, and a greatly improved sleep-wake cycle [1].

This improvement in the sleep-wake cycle outlines the effectiveness of CBD by increasing wakefulness during the day, and encouraging restfulness when used at night [2]. The provided wakefulness throughout the day has shown to be particularly beneficial for those with excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), allowing people to wake up feeling more refreshed and less drowsy. [3]

Further studies have shown the therapeutic potential for CBD to treat conditions such as insomnia and REM sleep disorders (such as sleep paralysis). [4]

To encourage better sleep, current evidence shows that THC can also be a highly beneficial compound [5]; which is why having full-spectrum CBD is vital, due to the trace amounts of THC present. Having a whole-plant extract helps to harness the 'entourage effect' - a phenomenon that can multiply potential benefits by using the synergy of all the plant compounds.

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Of all of the reasons that people use CBD today, pain is the most common! A number of studies have shown that our endocannabinoid system is responsible for processing pain signals; it's also been shown that CBD helps to stimulate our pain-blocking receptors! This is why CBD can be such a great analgesic! [6][7]

A 2021 survey of people suffering with chronic pain reported that the majority of patients who used CBD noticed a significant reduction in pain, and were also able to reduce their current medication (including opioids). [8]

Similarly, a 2020 survey of patients with arthritis was conducted, and showed that CBD greatly reduced their pain, improved physical function, and also improved sleep! [9]

Further studies have shown that CBD can significantly reduce inflammation throughout the body and also provide relief for chronic nerve pain. [10]

A study was performed to see if CBD was able to reduce pain with a topical application (applied directly to the skin). Unsurprisingly, a very significant reduction in intense pain, sharp pains and itchy sensations were reported! [11]

This is exactly why we created our Topical CBD solutions! Formulated with CBD and a blend of other natural ingredients, these products are packed with goodness which can reduce inflammation and relieve pain!

A study in 2014 showed that a major cause of stress-induced anxiety is a deficiency in anandamide; a natural endocannabinoid [12]. This raises the question... could increasing the levels of certain cannabinoids help to decrease anxiety? Well, let's see what the experts are saying!

A 2023 study into the effect of CBD on Social Anxiety Disorder produced significantly positive results for the use of high-dose CBD [13]. A 2019 survey of people using CBD for anxiety resulted in 79% of patients reporting an overall reduction in anxiety after just 4 weeks [14].

We understand that not all anxiety is the same though; A 2019 study in New Zealand decided to look into how effective CBD could be against treatment-resistant anxiety. Results showed an incredible 42% average reduction in anxiety, as well as significant improvement with depressive symptoms, and social/occupational functioning [15].

Researchers theorise that the use of full-spectrum products is likely more efficacious than the administration of a CBD isolate. This was put to the test in 2022, and resulted in a 21% reduction in anxiety within a single week [24].

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CBD has often been touted for its ability to reduce stress and lower heart rate. With Joe Rogan & many other social media personalities reciting the same narrative, it makes you wonder... does it really work?

A review of double-blind placebo controlled studies, revealed a few key points. Of the 232 participants who qualified for the studies, it was determined that CBD significantly reduced stress response and its manifestations (anxiety, fear, depression and burnout). CBD was compared to pharmaceutical alternatives and was shown to not be inferior in treating stress related disorders. A survey concluded that of people who use CBD for stress, over 90% reported that they can notice a difference in stress levels [16].

Overall, pre-clinical evidence supports CBD as a potential treatment for stress, fear or anxiety disorders resulting from previously stressful events (such as PTSD or childhood trauma) [17].

Research also shows that giving dogs a single dose of CBD (4 mg/kg), two
hours prior to separation (such as car travel) is able to alleviate some indicators of acute canine stress [18]. This heavily suggests that CBD can be a great tool for improving the emotional wellbeing of ourselves and our furry friends!

One of the most common causes of acne is inflammation; when your pores are clogged with skin and bacteria, your body triggers an inflammatory response to combat it. This often manifests as pimples, cysts, rashes and can lead to scarring.

Traditional acne solutions (such as Accutane) can be highly effective, however they may come with some dangerous side-effects including migraines, loss of vision, or liver damage [19].

CBD has shown to be completely safe and well-tolerated, providing great effectiveness in reducing “pro-acne” compounds, including linoleic acid and arachidinic acid [20]. This can then reduce inflammation, therefore having high efficiency in alleviating symptoms of acne [21].

An interesting point of research stems from CBD's potential ability to improve focus and alertness. This has been outlined when looking at the benefits of CBD on a sleep-wake cycle. The study showed that CBD helped to increase wakefulness and alertness when taken during the daytime period [1].

CBD has been shown to lower heart rate variability and stress [16]. Having obstructions such as stress and anxiety could make a massive difference in your ability to focus; thus removing these constraints can only benefit us!

The ability to focus and maintain the brain's learning efficiency has been linked to quality deep sleep [22]. The first study discussed, found a relationship between taking CBD before rest, and the increase in deep sleep which follows [1].

One of the potential benefits that people target from CBD is the ability to wind-down, declutter their mind and relax. A study in New Zealand surveyed 135 people who use CBD products, and determined that 55% of them use CBD to target relaxation benefits [23].

Research has shown that CBD was significantly effective in reducing our stress response
and its manifestations (anxiety, fear, depression and burnout). It also revealed that heart rate variability in anticipation to stress lowered [16]. Decreasing symptoms such as stress and anxiety can greatly improve relaxation and the decluttering of our minds.

The same review outlined that our endocannabinoid system is responsible for the magnitude of our stress response. It showed that at regulated levels, it can promote a return in humans to a non-stressed level; thus encouraging deep relaxation.