Catch your ZZZ’s with CBD

Sleep plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health and well-being. Adequate sleep, which is generally considered to be between 7-9 hours per night for adults, is necessary for feeling refreshed and energized during the day. A lack of proper sleep can have negative effects on both physical and mental health, making it an important aspect of a healthy lifestyle.

Unfortunately, nearly 70% of Americans find difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. (National Library of Medicine, Biotech Information). Many individuals search for relief through improvement of nighttime routines, relaxation exercises, prescription sleep aids, or natural sleep aids. However, there have been multiple preliminary experiments done on the effectiveness of CBD in relation to sleep, and the results are extremely promising.

Studies have found that CBD may possess these benefits for sleep:

- reducing the time it takes to fall asleep

- increasing the duration of sleep

- improving the overall quality of sleep

Furthermore, insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can have a significant impact on quality of life, as well as psychological, occupational, and economic well-being. (Morin and Benca 2012). 

For most individuals, CBD assists with better sleep due to its anti-anxiety properties. Anxiety and insomnia are closely related and often occur together. Anxiety can cause difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, and/or waking up early. These individuals may also have racing thoughts or a persistent sense of worry that makes it hard to relax and fall asleep. On the other hand, insomnia can exacerbate feelings of anxiety. People who are sleep deprived may feel more irritable, tense and anxious, and find it more difficult to cope with stress. Additionally, the daytime fatigue caused by insomnia can lead to decreased functioning and increased feelings of worry, which contribute to a cycle of insomnia and anxiety. 

High-quality sleep is essential for a variety of reasons, including the following:

1. Helps to consolidate memories and improve learning and cognitive function.
2. Regulates the release of hormones, including those that control hunger and metabolism.
3. Allows the body to repair and rejuvenate itself.
4. Helps to improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.
5. Plays a role in maintaining a healthy immune system.
6. Helps to maintain physical and mental health, such as reducing risk of diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and mental health problems. 

As the CBD industry advances and more research becomes available on cannabis, there is a trend towards using various combinations of cannabinoids in a personalized approach to CBD. For instance, some preliminary studies indicate that CBN, a cannabinoid, may have sedative properties, which could make it useful for addressing sleep issues.

Lots of individuals are turning to the use of natural remedies to achieve a better night's rest, and a CBD/CBN combination is arguably one of the most effective remedies. At Kerwell, we assist many individuals with finding the ideal product to assist in better sleep. These products include ingestible options; such as a tincture, a gummy, or a capsule.

For issues with falling asleep, a tincture may be the best option, due to its quicker absorption time in the system. Our Kerwell Sleep Tincture has manuka honey and chamomile, along with higher concentrations of CBN, for a restful nights sleep. 

For issues with maintaining sleep, gummies or capsules may be a better choice as they have a prolonged effect in the body. Wyld Elderberry Sleep Gummies are a fantastic THC-free option for achieving a good night's rest.