Restless Nights No More
We all have our reasons as to why we can’t sleep at night. We stay up late doing work, we get anxious thinking about the next day or we simply don’t have a set sleep schedule. Most of us take that resting time for granted. Working from home could also be a reason as to why we can’t sleep at night. We have no separation from our work to our home environment. These are just a few things preventing us from sleeping well at night. While some of these are easy fixes, the more serious problems can turn into insomnia.
An Easy Fix
There are a few quick fixes that may improve your sleep at night. You can do things like creating a routine before putting your head on your pillow. This can be things like taking a warm shower, drinking a hot cup of tea or reading a good book. Make sure you’re also keeping your room as your designated sleeping area. If possible, try not to do any work stuff there. You want to keep that separated. Keep your room dark and cold when going to sleep. Lastly, have a set schedule of when you go to sleep and when you wake up. This will ensure you get sleepy around the same time everyday, making it easier to fall asleep.
Although these are quick fixes, some people might be suffering from something more serious like insomnia. This is when you have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep during the night. Not only does it affect the nighttime but it then goes into the daytime too. Your mood is affected and it prevents you from concentrating. Because people know they have insomnia, there’s preconceived anxiety that prevents them from falling asleep even more. Insomnia comes from stress that seeps into the night time. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), insomnia affects over one in three adults at any time.
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Our ECS and Sleeping
We talk a lot about our endocannabinoid system (ECS) because when we take CBD, that’s the system that CBD interacts with. Our ECS not only regulates emotions and pain but as well as sleep. The hypothalamus is what impacts sleep regulation, says Daniel Whitelocke, M.D. Our hypothalamus is located in our brain and it is filled with cannabinoid receptors. It is in charge of the circadian rhythm of our sleep-wake cycle. Circadian rhythms are what help our bodies sleep at night and wake up in the morning. Research has recommended that the ECS factors into that 24-hour cycle.
How About a Little CBD?
If we know that CBD interacts with our ECS and the ECS also affects our sleep, then it may be beneficial for people to take CBD if they have trouble sleeping. Especially those who suffer from insomnia. When you take CBD, it may work with the hypothalamus to regulate stress. Stress is what can lead to insomnia. Dr. Whitelocke says, “CBD can suppress this dysregulated cycle of stress hormone overactivation and equalize the sleep and wake rhythm through counteracting hormones.”
Where To Start
We don’t realize how important a good night’s sleep is. Getting your rest every night improves your mental health, mood and overall well being. It’s recommended we get at least 7 to 9 hours of sleep every night and CBD may help get you started on that journey to a better sleep. We have a variety of sleep products if you’re not sure where to start. Our Better Sleep gummies are quick and easy to take. Our Sleep and Recharge Gel Capsules are also quick as well as flavorless. We have strawberry and mango flavored Sleep Support Syrup. All you need is one tablespoon. Just remember, if you have any questions or are between products, we are here to answer any of your questions!
