CBD gummies are among the most popular CBD products available, and it’s easy to see why. The squishy, sweet CBD gummy looks, feels, and optimally tastes similar to its candy counterparts. Not all gummies taste the same, but the highest quality ones are flavored with natural flavors.
Gummies with CBD and THC are called full spectrum gummies, which means they have not only CBD in them but also the full spectrum of cannabinoids available in a hemp plant, including THC. The fact that these contain THC shouldn’t alarm you. By law, CBD products are only allowed to have 0.3 percent of THC in them.
It’s important to understand that CBD works better when it works alongside THC and other minor cannabinoids. It’s called the “entourage effect”. That’s when one thing works well on its own, but its efficacy is increased by the presence of other, similar things. Just like it’s fine to go to a party by yourself– you’ll have some punch, maybe make some new friends– but you’ll have a better time if you’re with your friends.
Full spectrum CBD brings balance to your body’s systems by working with its endocannabinoid system (ECS), a system that is in all animals and was discovered in the 1960s. The ECS helps other systems in the body find homeostasis. It can nurture healthy sleep cycles, calm and steady the mind, and relieve inflammation, among other things.
Sleep
CBD doesn’t knock you out like narcotics, OTC drugs, or prescription sleep drugs. It prepares your body for sleep. A gummy or two around 30-45 minutes before bed will chill you out and relax your mind and body. You should then be able to slip into sleep with relative ease. Sleep is one of the foundations of good health. Without a solid natural sleep cycle, you cannot achieve optimal wellness.
Muscles and joints
Inflammation is destructive to the body in many ways, and chronic inflammation can lead to dangerous diseases and erode your mental health. Physical stress from exercise, athletics, or strenuous work can cause great pain that may be alleviated by CBD gummies, CBD topicals, or both!
Stress
Adding CBD gummies to your daily routine can support a healthy stress response. Chronic stress can lead to inflammation and pain, which can, in turn, lead to serious diseases and medical conditions.
Certain life events can trigger stress responses: a poor review from work, a call from your child’s school, dinner with the inlaws. These stresses can lead to bad dreams and bad behavior. They can also lead to heart attacks and strokes. CBD gummies may calm your stress response in these situations. Taking CBD gummies on a regular basis in a consistent way can help bring a balance to the way you perceive and act upon life’s highs and lows.
One of the benefits of full spectrum CBD gummies is that they can naturally help with your stress without the potential risks associated with anxiety medications or self-medicating with alcohol or drugs.
If you’ve had everyday stressors or surprise jolts of stress, if you had muscle pain from your latest 5K run, or if you’ve had a restless night or two, a regular dose of full spectrum CBD in gummy form may be your natural solution.