CBD is an all-natural substance that is extracted from the cannabis plant – but it does not cause any mind-altering or psychoactive effects, so it is perfectly safe to use. It is becoming more popular within the health and wellness community as it comes with a long list of benefits, from anti-inflammatory abilities, relieving feelings of stress and anxiety as well as helping us to get a good night’s sleep.
There are many CBD products on the market to choose from, so you can implement them into your day with ease, from the most well-known CBD oil to use orally, creams and lotions to use topically, as well as sweet treats like gummies and cookies.
A popular new product among cannabinoid consumers in recent years is a novel and versatile form of CBD known as wax concentrate.
CBD wax is a semi-solid form of CBD. As like most safe and legal CBD, CBD doesn’t contain THC, so it will not get you high. CBD wax has a very quick uptake time, with effects being able to be felt in 15-40 minutes. However, the better the quality, the faster you will feel effects of CBD wax.
CBD wax can be consumed in many ways including vaping, dabbing, edibles or by placing it under the tongue (sublingual consumption). The latter method allows you to experience the full effects quickly because it goes directly into your bloodstream via the membrane under the tongue. CBD wax is very good for those who want immediate relief from common physiological conditions, but don’t want to feel high during the consumption process.
There are various types of CBD wax, each with its own benefits and drawbacks. The three main types are full-spectrum, isolate and broad-spectrum wax:
• Full Spectrum Wax: Full spectrum wax is made up of around 80 cannabinoids and therefore is well known for its “entourage effect”, where all the different compounds work synergistically.
• Isolate Wax: This type is pure CBD which has been extracted through CO2 or solvent extraction. It contains no THC so it is not psychoactive, but it can be more expensive than full-spectrum wax.
• Broad Spectrum: Known to be a middle ground between the two above, it contains all the cannabinoids apart from THC.
The best CBD wax for you will depend on your needs and wants from the experience, and how fast you would like to feel the effects.
Many wonder how to use CBD wax – there are three main ways to consume CBD wax, each with their own benefits and drawbacks: vaping, dabbing, and edibles. Vaping is the most popular way to consume CBD wax. It’s quick, easy and doesn’t require any special equipment. You can use a vape pen or e-cigarette, but the main downside to vaping is that it can get expensive if you use a lot of wax.
Dabbing is another way to consume CBD wax. It’s like vaping, but it uses a dabbing rig which is a special type of pipe with a heated nail used to vaporize the wax. This is a good option if you want a strong dose of CBD or want to minimize costs because it uses less wax.
If you want to make edibles with CBD wax, the best way is to turn the wax into cannabutter - you can then use the butter to make a wide range of food and drinks.
]]>There are several different treatment options when your dog is diagnosed with arthritis. Most of the treatment usually depends on the stage of ailment. For example, if the condition is still minor, weight management and manageable joint exercises may be beneficial. However, if your dog’s arthritis has reached a more chronic level, anti-inflammatory drugs are recommended as a second line of defence against it. Then the last resort is usually surgery.
Though the above treatments usually help with pain, muscle healing, and inflammation, CBD for dogs with arthritis has been considered by many as a better option. Indeed, the all-natural alternative CBD for dogs with arthritis may help them feel better. Pet owners are interested in this treatment because it is non-invasive and has the fewest adverse effects possible.
First and foremost, it’s important to understand arthritis in dogs a bit better before discussing everything about CBD for dogs with arthritis.
There are several reasons why your dog might be susceptible to getting arthritis. Their, build, weight, joints, injuries, nutrition, and surgery can all be responsible. These factors may lead to your dog getting osteoarthritis which will manifest in the following ways to cause these arthritis pain-related behaviours:
• Stiff walking.
• Challenges getting up or sitting down.
• Lameness on the affected limbs.
• Challenge walking up and downstairs.
• A decline in the dog’s physical movement.
• Swollen, sore, and stiff joint.
• Sensitivity to the affected joints.
• Loss of balance as the dog walks.
Like humans, animals also have an ECS, so when it comes to improving our pet’s health, CBD can be used, arguably, in the same way we do. Therefore, it’s no wonder that many people who are using CBD oil for themselves have considered using it on their pets.
There are plenty of benefits to be had for your dog taking CBD. However, the dosage will vary depending on the type of symptom. For example, a dog with pain and nerve damage from arthritis will have a different dosage from one with only stiffness or just swelling. All in all, the dosing is unique for every canine.
Even though there’s no concrete standard in dosing CBD oil for pets, you can follow the rough standard of about 1mg per every 0.5kg of their body weight, so you’ll need to check your product for how many milligrams of CBD there are per millilitre of CBD oil. Generally, to get the anti-inflammatory properties and pain-relieving benefits of CBD for dogs with arthritis, the dosage is set within the range of 2 milligrams or 8 milligrams per kg.
Remember to always start at the lowest possible dosage and you can work your way up if you feel it’s necessary.
As is the case with yourself, researching and using the most reputable CBD brands which boast high quality is the best way to ensure you are using the best CBD for dogs with arthritis.
The best CBD for dogs with arthritis, and one of the most popular forms, is CBD oils, but you can also get CBD-infused dog treats and powders that you add to dog food in their correct dosages.
For direct application to affected areas, the best CBD for dogs with arthritis is topical creams and ointments. They provide quick pain relief, and transdermal cannabidiol reduces inflammation faster.
]]>CBD is known for its many calming effects on the body and is becoming a staple in many people’s diets for overall wellness. However, when combined with coffee, it’s easy to wonder how the two can work in harmony. Contrary to popular belief, the energising effects of coffee and the calming effects of CBD work perfectly to give you the best of both worlds. With many options available, you can choose to buy premixed CBD coffee, or find out how to make CBD coffee.
The usual buzz of energy that you get with your daily cup of coffee often leaves you feeling a little anxious and groggy. However, combining this with the calming effects of CBD helps you get the energy that you need with mood-balancing effects helping you stay alert whilst keeping relaxed.
It’s widely accepted that coffee can help you focus, however a little too much of it and you can find yourself feeling too alert for your own liking. With the balancing effects of CBD, CBD coffee can keep you focussed on your work or studying without the overly-alert, jittery effect.
CBD is packed with benefits that can boost your immune system significantly. This means that if you regularly drink it, you may find your body responds better than normal to various infections or diseases.
CBD oil is a versatile way to get your daily dose of CBD. You can add it to your favourite food and drinks to experience the exciting flavours as well as to reap all the benefits. Although there are many CBD coffee’s already available to buy, many people prefer adding their own CBD to their cup of Joe to manage their dosage and the strength of their coffee.
Most people will add their CBD to their coffee once it’s already made. To try it yourself, make your usual cup of coffee with your preferred milk and sugar mixed in before placing a few drops of CBD oil into your cup. After you’ve learned how to make CBD coffee, we recommend starting with 15mg as a starting dose before working your way up if you feel it is necessary.
If you’re a more experienced CBD coffee drinker, you may take it a step further and infuse your coffee granules with CBD. Some people believe this is a more effective way to take CBD due to the time taken to infuse the granules. To try this yourself, you can simply grind your coffee beans and put them into a cafetiere as you normally would, then add hot water and CBD oil. After a few seconds of the mixture combining, you can pour your perfect CBD brew.
]]>Plutchik believed that there were eight primary emotions—anger, fear, sadness, disgust, surprise, anticipation, trust, and joy all of which can trigger a physical reaction but triggering our fight-or-flight response and causing us to engage in survival behaviours.
With burnout reportedly widespread and many of us juggling family and work commitments, keeping in touch with our emotions can often be neglected, the emotion wheel acts as an important visual reminder to help us acknowledge and respond to our emotions.
Around the outer edges you will find low-intensity emotions such as acceptance and boredom, towards the centre of the wheel you will find more intense emotions such as disgust and surprise, these are your basic emotions. In the very centre, you will find the most intense emotions such as amazement and loathing. Between the coloured leaves in our diagram, you will find what are referred to as mixed emotions such as contempt, which is a mixture of anger and disgust.
Leave an emotion wheel on your desk and when you find yourself full of emotion after a partially tricky meeting you can use the wheel to take five, breathe and acknowledge your emotions.
Use the emotion wheel as a tool to help you slow down and respond thoughtfully rather than reacting thoughtlessly to your emotions.
Once the emotion wheel has helped you to name your emotion you can then work out what steps you need to take to turn disappointment into serenity whether it be dabbing some CBD oil on your wrist, ten minutes of yoga or taking a long walk.
Emotion wheels can be great tools when dealing with hormonal changes such as pregnancy or menopause, helping you make sense of the rush of emotions you may be experiencing.
When going through a stressful situation such as a house move or a divorce, emotion wheels can be used to help you stay calm and focused and not make rash impulsive decisions
There are lots of CBD products on the market for stress and anxiety relief such as CBD Oils and CBD Gummies. For more product information you can browse our product ranges.
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