HEALTH + WELLNESS
CBD :
THE KEY TO A GREAT NIGHT ’ S SLEEP
WE ALL KNOW THE DRILL , RIGHT ? YOU GO TO BED , CLOSE YOUR EYES AND FALL GENTLY INTO A PEACEFUL SLUMBER FOR A SOLID SEVEN TO EIGHT HOURS BEFORE WAKING UP RESTED AND FULL OF ENERGY FOR THE NEW DAY AHEAD . IN A PERFECT WORLD , YES . IN REALITY HOWEVER , A RECENT GREAT BRITISH BEDTIME REPORT DISCOVERED THAT ALMOST 50 % OF BRITONS HAVE NEVER TAKEN STEPS TO HELP THEM SLEEP EVEN THOUGH OVER 40 % OF US ADMIT THAT WE SLEEP POORLY .
As someone who , having had no previous issues whatsoever , has personally struggled with sleep to a truly diminishing extent over the past few years , I was almost at my wits ’ end until I discovered the benefits of CBD . Although I eat well generally , have reduced my alcohol intake , exercise regularly , and have tried my best at meditation , nothing was working consistently until I stumbled upon Mo Joe ’ s CBD Multivitamin Soft Gums . Having been taking both the Good Day and the Good Night supplements daily for two months now , I can hand on heart say that the results are undeniable – I am more focused during the day , I am brighter and clearer-minded , and , hallelujah , I am finally starting to sleep better .
Crucially , CBD is neither illegal nor bad for you ; quite the opposite , so here ’ s a brief definition :
Cannabidiol ( CBD ) is a naturally occurring compound found in the resinous flower of cannabis , a plant with a rich history as a medicine going back thousands of years . Today the therapeutic properties of CBD are being tested and confirmed by scientists and doctors around the world . A safe , non-addictive substance , CBD is one of more than a hundred phytocannabinoids , which are unique to cannabis and endow the plant with its robust therapeutic profile .
CBD is closely related to another active phytocannabinoid : tetrahydrocannabinol ( THC ), the compound that causes the high that cannabis is known for . Unlike THC , CBD does not make a person feel ‘ stoned ’ or intoxicated because it acts in different ways on different receptors in the brain and body . CBD activates your body ’ s natural superpower , your endocannabinoid system ( ECS ). This system plays a crucial role in regulating mood , memory , energy levels and even the immune system . It influences blood pressure ,
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