CBD has become more and more popular in the last few years. But what are the benefits behind the buzzword? It can be confusing to understand how CBD might benefit your life in real terms and how to start introducing it into your routine. CBD is a multi-faceted ingredient that’s available in a variety of forms, from CBD Drinks to CBD Oil, gummies to topical creams and gels, meaning it has a variety of benefits depending on how and when you take it.
Before we start, it’s important to understand how CBD interacts with your body, as each person will experience the benefits of CBD differently thanks to this uniqueness! Enter, the endocannabinoid system…
HOW DO ENDOCANNABINOIDS WORK?
Similar to cannabinoids, endocannabinoids are produced by our own bodies. When the endocannabinoid system is functioning properly, it impacts mood, memory, and sleep as well as factors that have an effect on health, such as inflammation, the cardiovascular system, liver function, and the reproductive system. The endocannabinoid system also regulates a number of critical bodily processes, many of which are vital to maintaining good health. Even if you don't consume any additional cannabis supplements, such as CBD, your body still has an active endocannabinoid system. But, incorporating cannabinoids into your routine can optimize the system, making things even more efficient.
Our CBD drinks are a great way to introduce a lifestyle dose of CBD into your routine or as a supplement to your existing CBD routine.
At INTUNE, we love CBD for helping us find focus, balance and to feel in the moment, but here are 5 additional benefits to this wonder-supplement.
Improving mood
We all go through moments of feeling down, unmotivated and unable to enjoy activities that we usually do. CBD can help improve your depressive symptoms by binding to your serotonin receptors and increasing the level of serotonin in your brain. By incorporating INTUNE CBD Drinks into your routine, you can enjoy improved mood and feelings of balance from desk to dancefloor to drive home!
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Reducing anxiety
Over half of adults who take CBD in the US do so for its anti-anxiety and stress benefits. Although the research is still in its infancy, a lifestyle dose of CBD can promote feelings of balance and focus, which helps to alleviate stressful feelings. Whether it’s work, flying or relationships that send you into a spin, CBD canl help bring you back down to earth.
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Reducing inflammation
Among CBD's many advantages is its ability to reduce inflammation in the body. Many people, therefore, use it to treat chronic pain or illness (always consult a healthcare professional before treating a condition with CBD). Thanks to this benefit, CBD is also popular with athletes. Muscle damage from exercise triggers inflammation naturally, and severe or repeated injury can make recovery slow and painful. Because CBD has anti-inflammatory effects, it’s a great option to incorporate into your post-exercise routine to aid this process.
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Improving sleep
1 in 5 Brits sleep a dangerously low amount per night. If you're looking for a natural way to improve the quality of your sleep, CBD is a great addition to your routine. CBD can help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer, making it easier for you to get a good night's rest. Although our CBD Drinks haven’t been created for this purpose, CBD oils, gummies and bath bombs can be used for a wonderful wind-down.
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Reducing alcohol consumption
Although there is limited research into this topic, we believe that CBD Drinks can play a positive role in reducing alcohol reliance, especially when it comes to limiting your initial alcohol consumption. As low sugar, alcohol free drinks, with the added benefit of finding focus and enjoying the moment, INTUNE Drinks are a great-tasting alternative to traditional alcoholic beverages.
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