CBD & Sleep: Why and how it works

Curious about cannabinoids and sleep? So is everyone else who is looking to add some Zen to their zzz’s. Thankfully, the research supporting the connection between CBD and sleep is very promising–a good night’s sleep is on the way!

According to the National Institutes of Health, more than one-third of adults have expressed that their daytime sleepiness has often interfered with their work and social life. Only getting 6 hours of sleep per night impairs your critical thinking skills and raises your susceptibility to illness. Getting even one less hour of sleep per night can throw off your whole day. 

Many reasons exist for not having the most restful sleep:

• Everyday Stress
• Not enough time
• Caffeine use
• Discomfort

The solution is simple: get more sleep! But we all know that this is easier said than done. Lying awake and staring at the ceiling, tossing and turning, making every effort to fall asleep, we’ve all been there. For a better night’s rest, dive into the science of sleep and try one of these life-hacks.

Hint: It involves CBD Oil products

How Can CBD Products Help?

Hemp products rich in CBD may be just the thing before bedtime. If stress is giving you sleepless nights, CBD can help manage a healthy response to stress.  CBD helps to balance the body and mind, and sometimes that’s the best thing we can do to help ourselves experience a fully satisfying night of sleep.

That being said, it’s different for everyone. Many love taking our products before bed. But for others, they find that CBD activates them like a cup of tea and they never take it in the evening. With everyone’s endocannabinoid system being so unique, it’s impossible to predict how CBD might affect your sleep and energy levels.

The only thing to do is experiment and see what works for you. As always, start low and go slow, until you find the sweet spot that works for you.

First Tip: Take Naps!

Naps are a great way of getting more sleep on days where hitting the snooze button isn’t an option. It is rumored that Napoleon Bonaparte never slept through the night but took short naps throughout the day. Studies have supported that naps can be just as beneficial as nighttime sleep and can help you re-energize.

Do your best to avoid taking long naps in the late afternoon or evening. If you suffer from, the last thing you want to do is encourage your body to stay awake during regular sleeping hours.

Second Tip: Get Some Exercise!

One of the best ways to get a quality night’s sleep is deceptively simple: exercise! Physical exertion is a fantastic way to encourage your body to follow a regular sleep schedule.

Most people find that giving yourself a few hours between exercise and bedtime is a great way to ensure a great night’s sleep

Third Tip: The Zeitgebers!

Lastly, create a healthy daily routine with hemp CBD to help prepare you for a restful sleep. Our sleep patterns follow a circadian rhythm, which is a 24-hour physiological process that can be influenced by external cues that act as markers of time. Also known as “zeitgebers,” these markers can be things like sunlight, alarm clocks, temperature changes, regular workouts, clocking-in and out of work.

Even the time you take your supplements and eat meals can influence your circadian rhythm. You might be the type of person that needs CBD earlier in the day to prepare for a good night’s rest, or for some, it might work better, taking it right before bedtime. Find a daily routine that works for you to balance your circadian rhythm with hemp CBD oil.

Fourth Tip: Try Hemp CBD Oil

If you’re not a nap person, or still can’t get a good night’s sleep, hemp CBD can help regulate sleep-wake cycles for better sleep quality. A recent study found that hemp CBD products like PlusCBD™ Gold Formula Softgels can increase total sleep time (so you can catch more zzz’s) and improve overall sleep quality. Because each person’s circadian rhythm is different, taking CBD oil for healthy sleep cycles will have varying results from person to person. As always, talk to your doctor about finding the right CBD oil product for you.

Where Can I Buy CBD Products to Help Me Sleep?

Keep in mind that each of us has our circadian rhythms that keep our work, social life, and personal health in balance. Your rhythm may be different on the weekend than it is during a workweek. PlusCBD™ products like our Total Plant Complex Sprays or our more concentrated products like our Gold Formula Softgels or Drops are common favorites for balancing sleep-wake cycles. It’s essential to experiment with the forms you prefer to find the right product that will help make bedtime more restful.