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Are you tired, but you can’t sleep? Inconsistent and interrupted sleep is a common problem in America. Between 25-30 million Americans at any one time suffer from chronic insomnia, meaning that they experience at least three restless nights per week over four weeks. Difficulty sleeping can become a massive issue for folks who feel fatigued all day but are wide awake when their head hits the pillow.

For some, a cup of warm chamomile tea before bed will suffice. For others, sleep aids like Melatonin, less screen time, and tea don’t cut it. This writer found himself in the latter group for a long time. Full-spectrum CBD, while not a sleep aid, has helped me get into a sustainable sleep routine.

In the rest of this article, I’ll cover a few physical and psychological reasons why sleep can sometimes seem elusive. I’ll also talk about how you can incorporate CBD into your sleep routine for better results.

Why Can’t I Sleep?

Hyperarousal

One of the most common reasons for inconsistent sleep is stress. Chronic stress and trauma can lead to a state of “hyperarousal,” described by Khiron Clinics as “… a state of heightened anxiety.”

Arousal, as part of our fight or flight reflex, isn’t necessarily bad. In fact, it’s one of the main reasons humans exist today. But the threats our brains perceive today versus thousands of years ago are different. Our bodies don’t know that, though, and release cortisol and adrenaline, making it hard to relax and settle into bed.

Sleep Inconsistency

Changes in our daily sleep schedule can also make it hard to get decent sleep. Inconsistent sleeping habits, like staying up late on the weekends and getting up early during the week, can throw a wrench in our body’s natural circadian rhythm.

Some people think that they can bank or make up for lost sleep. To some extent, that’s true, but your body works best on a set schedule. You know that saying, “We’re creatures of habit?” Well, it couldn’t be more true when discussing sleep.

Sleep Anxiety

Do your thoughts start to race once your bed hits the pillow? Do you begin to think about the day, what you have to do the next day, and how much time you’ll be able to sleep? These are symptoms of sleep anxiety.

Sleep anxiety is a common issue among Americans. While the specific number is hard to pin down— sleep anxiety is a relatively new form of identified anxiety— it certainly accounts for some of the 50-70 million reported cases of sleep problems that Americans experience.

How To Work CBD Into Your Sleep Routine

If you’ve ever experienced sleep issues, you should make a plan for future issues. It’s better to be prepared.

For the rest of this article, I’ll describe my routine in the hope that it inspires you to do something similar.

Step 1: Get Out Of Bed

It may seem counterintuitive, but if I’m tossing and turning, I first acknowledge that I’m having an issue and cut myself some slack. It’s not my fault that my brain refuses to settle down.

I then head to my kitchen, turn the oven light on, and start a sudoku puzzle. While this exact routine isn’t going to be everyone’s go-to, I recommend at the least leaving your bedroom and doing something without the aid of a screen. If your brain associates your bedroom with sleep issues and sleep anxiety, your restlessness can become a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Step 2: Take a dose of CBD Oil

CBD isn’t a cure for insomnia or anxiety, but it is an effective relaxation aid for me. I’m currently taking our CBD + CBN Goodnight Oil. Our Sleep Gummies and CBD Oil + Melatonin are awesome products, but Melatonin can sometimes give this writer some overly vivid dreams.

We suggest starting with a 25mg dose of CBD. That’s just a starting point, though. If you know your body and how it reacts to CBD, adjust accordingly.

I also prefer to use full-spectrum CBD oil sublingually (under the tongue), especially in these scenarios, as the onset time is shorter than if I were to swallow it or eat a CBD gummy.

Step 3: Breathwork

While you wait for your CBD to kick in (it can take 15-30 minutes for sublingual CBD oil), consider focusing on your breathing.

I focus on belly breathing during my sudoku puzzle. It’s shown that deep breathing and relaxation help activate the parasympathetic nervous system. That’s the part of our nervous system that sends a signal to your brain fight or flight region that “Everything is OK. We’re safe. Time to shut down.”

Hopefully, after this light form of meditation, you start to feel your eyelids getting heavy, and the tension in your body dissipates.

Step 4: Try Again. Don’t Get Discouraged

Go to bed. If you find that you’re still having issues getting to sleep. Consider restarting from step one.

Above all, remind yourself that sleeping issues are normal and it’s not your fault you’re having an off night. Eventually, you’ll get to sleep. It may not be a fulfilling eight hours, but take what you can get and cut yourself some slack.

Try out this routine and see how you feel. Hopefully, it works for you. If it doesn’t, talk to your doctor or a sleep specialist. There may be an underlying cause that they can help you address with an individualized treatment plan.

You may not have ever heard of adenosine before, but it is the reason that most coffee drinkers need their first cup in the morning. Adenosine is a neurotransmitter that can make you tired in the morning and later in the evening, but it can do so much more. It’s also at the mercy of our favorite cannabinoid. CBD and adenosine research is still lacking, but we’ll talk about why we may want to direct more attention towards their interaction.

In this post, we’re going to cover

What adenosine is
How adenosine interacts with our brains
How CBD can affect adenosine interactions
And what that means about CBD’s potential benefits

What Is CBD?

The abbreviated form of cannabidiol, CBD is one of the 100+ cannabinoids produced by flowering hemp plants. CBD is non-psychoactive, meaning that its consumption will not make you feel high or intoxicated like THC would.

While experts are still unsure about how CBD interacts with your body, we do know that it works closely with your endocannabinoid system— an intricate network of neurotransmitters, receptors, and enzymes. Your endocannabinoid system helps manage your bodily functions like,

Sleep
Mood
Appetite
Memory
Central Nervous System Development
And more…

What Is Adenosine?

Adenosine is an endogenous neurotransmitter made up of a nitrogen base (adenine) combined with a sugar molecule (ribose). Adenosine can combine with one, two, or three phosphate groups forming adenosine monophosphate (AMP), adenosine diphosphate (ADP), and adenosine triphosphate (ATP), respectively.

By itself, adenosine is a neuromodulator, meaning that it can influence the activities of the neurotransmitters around it like dopamine and glutamate. One of its primary functions is to calm the central nervous system by promoting relaxation and drowsiness. Adenosine builds up in your brain over the course of the day, making you feel more tired as the day wears on.

Note that caffeine (the psychoactive substance found in coffee) works against adenosine, blocking it from binding with the appropriate receptors resulting in feelings of alertness. Beware though that this effect will only last for so long before your brain’s neurotransmitters eventually win out.

How Does Adenosine Work?

Much like melatonin, adenosine is a chemical that works on a 24-hour schedule as part of our circadian rhythm. More and more adenosine builds up in the body as the day goes on.

Adenosine controls certain functions in your body by binding to specific receptors in your brain and central nervous system. Said receptors are important to many of our day-to-day functioning and worth a closer look.

A1 Receptors:

When activated, the A1 receptor curbs neurotransmitter release which can have a calming effect on the brain. Fewer chemicals flying through your brain means that you’re more calm. A1 receptors are involved in sleep regulation, pain management, and heart rate regulation.

A2A Receptors:

Found primarily in the part of the brain that links motivation to motor skills and decision-making, the A2A receptors can both stop or facilitate neurotransmission— the ability of neurons to share information with each other.

A2B Receptors:

Found in various tissues like blood vessels and white blood cells, A2B receptors help with immune response, inflammation, and reducing blood pressure.

A3 Receptors:

Similar to A2B receptors, A3 receptors are located throughout your body and help regulate your immune system, its response to external threats, and inflammation.

How Does CBD Affect Adenosine?

The interaction between CBD and adenosine is understudied, but there have been some cursory findings.

CBD has been found to increase adenosine signaling by inhibiting the reuptake of adenosine.¹ When CBD prevents the reuptake of adenosine, it effectively increases adenosine availability in your body. This surplus of adenosine must go somewhere, so it activates the four A receptors listed earlier, promoting a sense of calm, relaxation, and sleepiness.

It may be these adenosine interactions that give CBD its benefits.

Anti-Anxiety effects:

Adenosine and the A2A receptors may help alleviate stress and anxiety symptoms by promoting relaxation²

Anti-Inflammatory effects:

Adenosine has anti-inflammatory effects. CBD’s influence and uptake inhibition may further enhance adenosine’s anti-inflammatory potential.³

Sleep Benefits:

While not thoroughly studied, we can extrapolate and hypothesize that CBD and its interaction with adenosine may help regulate sleep. Adenosine increases an individual’s sleep pressure, and when inhibited from reentering your brain, excess adenosine is likely to make you more tired.

Further Study Is Needed

Research into CBD and adenosine interactions is still new, but the emerging findings are promising. As more rodent studies show promise for CBD therapeutic uses, we may even start to see human trials. For now, most findings into adenosine and its interactions with cannabidiol and cannabinoids at large are one-off and should be taken with a grain of salt.

Sources:

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Among the most popular CBD searches on Google is the age-old problem for men: How to use CBD for ED. ED, short for erectile dysfunction, is a common condition that affects many men of all ages making it one of the more common sexual health issues in the world so it’s no wonder folks are turning to more natural avenues to fix the flaccid issue.

In this post, we’re going to talk about,

What erectile dysfunction is,
Whether or not CBD for ED is a viable option,
And, what else you can do to address ED’s endless causes

What Is CBD?

CBD is short for cannabidiol and is one of the more than 100 naturally occurring chemical compounds called cannabinoids produced by the cannabis plant. We find CBD in abundance in specifically bred hemp flower.

By itself, CBD is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid meaning it will not make you feel intoxicated and does not lead to dependency.

While experts aren’t entirely sure how CBD interacts with your body, we do know that it works closely with your endocannabinoid system; an intricate cell-signaling system that manages bodily functions like:

Sleep
Mood
Appetite
Memory
Central Nervous System Development
And more…

What Is Erectile Dysfunction (ED)?

Also known as impotence, erectile dysfunction is characterized by the persisting inability to achieve or maintain an erection. Erectile dysfunction shouldn’t be confused with the occasional difficulty achieving an erection due to stress, performance anxiety, or fatigue.

Erectile dysfunction is categorized as such because of its ongoing nature that affects the quality of life and makes it difficult for a man to engage in sexual activity. ED can also cause reduced sexual desire and ejaculation issues.

ED can also be a symptom of a more serious illness like atherosclerosis (blocked arteries), heart disease, and high blood sugar. If you started experiencing consistent issues getting and maintaining an erection, you should see a healthcare professional.

The Causes of Erectile Dysfunction

ED can be caused by both physical and psychological issues, often working together. Some of the most common causes of ED include:

Vascular Issues

Conditions that negatively affect blood flower can impede blood supply to the penis making it difficult to get and maintain an erection.

Obesity

Excessive body weight can cause many other issues including hormonal imbalances, type II diabetes, and vascular issues, all of which can contribute to ED.

Neurological Disorders

Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and other nerve injuries can disrupt the signals responsible for initiating and maintaining an erection.

Medication Use

Many medications used to treat high blood pressure (like beta blockers), depression, and anxiety (SSRIs & SNRIs) list erectile dysfunction as a side effect.

Substance Use

Smoking cigarettes or using alcohol excessively can interfere with the signals sent to your brain that tell the penis to fill with blood. Substance use can also reduce testosterone production which can negatively affect ED.

Anxiety & Depression

Performance anxiety, depression, and general anxiety can all interfere with the way your brain communicates with your penis, thus further exacerbating the anxiety.

Fatigue

Sometimes your body just won’t listen to your brain. Getting and maintaining an erection takes energy. Excessive fatigue can lead to temporary ED.

Can You Use CBD For ED?

This is a tricky question. Because erectile dysfunction can be caused by so many underlying issues, it’s impossible to say whether or not CBD will be able to help. Not only that, but it would be irresponsible to do so.

CBD cannot help with ED’s underlying issues like obesity, neurological injuries, substance use, and more. You should be wary of any company or brand that claims that their CBD products can help with ED. That would be like if superfood producers said that their anti-oxidant-rich acai bowls could prevent cancer. Irresponsible.

Can CBD Act Like Viagra?

Not only will CBD not address most of the underlying issues of erectile dysfunction, it won’t address the symptom itself. CBD will not act like Viagra (Sildenafil citrate) and will not give you an erection.

CBD And ED’s Underlying Causes

While CBD won’t address most of the physical causes of ED, it may be able to help with some of the underlying psychological causes of erectile dysfunction.

Anxiety

A 2015 review of nearly 50 independent studies suggested that CBD may help alleviate generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, and other forms of anxiety.¹ If it is true that CBD helps with anxiety, using CBD before a sexual encounter may help with performance-related anxiety and leave you more at ease, thus helping with situational ED.

Fatigue

While CBD won’t help with immediate fatigue as it doesn’t act like a stimulant, using CBD to better manage your sleep may help with fatigue in the long run. Many people use CBD oils and infused edibles to help with sleep-related issues.

Does CBD Help With Blood Flow?

One last avenue that’s worth mentioning is CBD’s effect on blood flow. There aren’t many large-scale studies yet, but a few suggest CBD may help increase blood flow to the brain after one dose, and more generally after repeated dosing.² While we don’t know why this is, some preclinical studies have shown that CBD use can reduce vascular inflammation in isolated arteries.

CBD And ED Studies

As of this writing, there are only a handful of studies into the link between cannabis use and erectile dysfunction and even fewer into the link between CBD specifically and ED.

A study published in 2019 in the American Journal of Men’s Health found that their data suggested that ED is twice as high in cannabis users than in the control group.³ While there could be many reasons why that’s the case, it warrants further research and should be taken with a grain of salt.

Instead Of CBD, Focus On…

Cannabidiol (CBD) as of right now isn’t a viable treatment for ED and likely never will be. Instead of getting discouraged, focus instead on the underlying causes of ED,

Sleep

Better sleep will help you in so many facets of life including lowering stress, reducing anxiety, curbing impulsivity, and more. More sleep also means more energy and if you struggle with fatigue-related ED symptoms, getting a solid eight hours of rest could certainly help you.

Related: CBN For Sleep

Stress

Finding better ways to manage stress and addressing chronic stress will help you get better sleep, make maintaining a diet easier, and make you feel better. Getting rid of stress is easier said than done though and will take some trial and error. When you find something that works for you, keep at it!

Exercise

Exercise, and especially regular cardio sessions, will help your heart and vascular system immensely. If your ED is related to your heart health, doing regular cardio exercises will help you immensely.

CBD For Erectile Dysfunction: The Flacid Truth

The idea that CBD can help with ED is one dreamt up by marketers to sell you CBD products. If you come across any cannabis or CBD brands that claim that their products can help solve your erection issues, be very wary. Are those claims backed by any scientific studies? And, if they are, who paid for those studies?

The unfortunate truth here is that while CBD may be able to help with a lot of things, maintaining an erection isn’t one of them.

Sources

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Sultan, Salahaden R et al. “The effects of acute and sustained cannabidiol dosing for seven days on the haemodynamics in healthy men: A randomised controlled trial.” British journal of clinical pharmacology vol. 86,6 (2020): 1125-1138. doi:10.1111/bcp.14225
Pizzol, Damiano et al. “Relationship Between Cannabis Use and Erectile Dysfunction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.” American journal of men’s health vol. 13,6 (2019): 1557988319892464. doi:10.1177/1557988319892464

CBD is becoming quite a popular supplement among the young and the restless (and everyone in between). Millions of Americans have reported trying CBD and many have said that it helps them with their sleep. But why is that? Are CBD and circadian rhythm linked?

In this post, we’re going to talk about,

What CBD is
What your circadian rhythm is
And how CBD might help your circadian rhythm and ultimately, your quality of sleep

Continue reading “CBD And Circadian Rhythm: Can CBD Keep You On Track?”

A full night’s rest isn’t something you should leave up to chance. But there are so many cannabis retailers out there selling CBN nighttime drops or CBN gummies. How can you have confidence in the CBN you’re buying? Not to worry as we’ve put together a short list of what to look for when you’re ready to buy CBN online.

In the rest of this post, we’ll cover,

Website green flags
Social media scouting
Verified reviews

Continue reading “Where Should You Buy CBN Online?”

Sleep is essential to our health, though it isn’t always easy to get. If you have trouble sleeping through the night, you’re not alone. More than 50 million Americans report having sleep-related issues. There are plenty of sleep aids on the market. CBD is one of the newest— marketed as an all-natural, hemp-derived option for folks who want to avoid more heavy-duty over-the-counter options. But is there any truth to the marketing hype that CBD can help with sleep? How about helping with REM sleep?

In this post, we’ll cover what CBD is, why REM sleep is important, and if it’s possible to use CBD to improve your REM sleep. Continue reading “Can You Use CBD To Improve Your REM Sleep?”

In the few years since CBD has become mainstream, you may have heard or read some anecdotes about CBD’s ability to cure just about any ailment, including anxiety. Surely a silver bullet for one of the most common, yet complex mental disorders is too good to be true right? There is plenty of anecdotal evidence that suggests CBD may be helpful for mental health, but can CBD help with anxiety?

In this piece, we’re going to,

Unpack what anxiety is
Learn more about what CBD is and how to use it
And, look at what recent research says about CBD’s ability to help with anxiety

Continue reading “Can CBD Help With Anxiety?”

CBN is one of the newest cannabinoids on the block and it isn’t going anywhere. While some consider CBN to be a minor cannabinoid behind THC and CBD, retailers are marketing it as a superior sleep aid. While science has yet to confirm whether or not CBN promotes a more restful night’s sleep, it’s still worth getting to know the cannabinoid.

In this post, we’re going to cover,

What CBN is
Where it comes from
And address the internet’s most common questions about the new “sleep cannabinoid”

What is CBN?

CBN is short for Canna-Bi-Nol and is one of the more than 100 cannabinoids produced by the hemp plant. Some researchers consider it to be mildly psychoactive because it is usually found in aged THC-dominant cannabis (something we’ll get into a bit later)

Is CBN Different Than CBD?

CBN and CBD are different cannabinoids with their own distinct molecular structures and benefits. We know that CBN interacts directly with your endocannabinoid system’s CB1 and CB2 receptors. CBD does not.

You can take CBD and CBN at the same time. Doing so may even yield additional desired effects. Research suggests that consuming both at the same time can be an effective pain management method.

What is CBN Good For?

We still aren’t sure what CBN can do because while there have been studies, most have not been carried out with human subjects. We can only hypothesize about what CBN might be good for based on animal studies.

Anti-Inflammation

One study on rats published in 2016 suggested CBN may reduce inflammation caused by arthritis. Further research is needed in both animals and humans before we fully understand this link¹.

Pain Relief

Another 2019 study found that a combination of both CBD and CBN was able to relieve chronic pain in rats. Further, this study found that a combination of CBN and CBD was more effective than either cannabinoid taken alone².

Another study conducted in Japan in the 1980s concluded that both CBN and THC have pain-relief properties³.

Sleep

A recent human-centered study published in 2021 by the Australian Sleep Disorders Research Institute found that a combination of THC, CBN, and CBD taken regularly under the tongue significantly improved insomnia symptoms and self-reported sleep quality in people compared to the placebo group⁴.

Read: Can CBN help you get a better night’s sleep?

Appetite Stimulant

In a rodent study, CBN increased the volume of food that rats ate, suggesting that it may be an effective appetite stimulant and an alternative for those looking to gain their appetite back without the high associated with THC (another well-known appetite stimulant.)

Neuroprotectant

CBN may also be a powerful neuroprotectant, meaning that it may help protect your nervous system from damage, especially in people who develop a health condition with neurological effects.

In a 2005 study, researchers found that CBN helped delay the onset of ALS in rats⁵.

Antibacterial

CBN has also been tested against certain strains of MRSA— a type of staph bacteria that’s become much more resistant to antibiotics in recent years⁶.

Where Does CBN Come From?

CBN comes from a process called oxidation. When we expose its predecessor molecule, THC, to oxygen, UV light, or heat for prolonged periods of time, it breaks down into cannabinol. This means that CBN content isn’t determined by genetic factors, but instead by THC content, time, and the environment.

Frequently Asked Questions About CBN

Is CBN Psychoactive?

Many believe CBN is mildly psychoactive because THC is its predecessor cannabinoid and it interacts with your CB receptors in much the same way THC does. Note that psychoactive doesn’t necessarily mean intoxicating.

Is CBN Legal?

CBN is not listed as a Schedule I substance. Because CBN is derived from oxidized THC, some believe that CBN could be illegal under the Federal Analogue Act.

That said, CBN can also be derived from federally legal hemp plants defined as “cannabis that contains less than 0.3% delta-9 THC,” albeit in smaller quantities. As long as the CBN is derived from hemp, it’s believed to be legal.

Where Can You Find CBN?

As a byproduct of THC, CBN isn’t the most plentiful cannabinoid, and oxidizing THC-dominant cannabis isn’t exactly the most efficient way to harvest CBN. Because of the advances in cannabis science, some companies are starting to release CBN isolate and broad-spectrum CBN + CBD blended products, like CBN edibles and CBN oil.

Edibles?

CBN edibles are gummies, beverages, or foods that have been infused with cannabinol. Broad- and full-spectrum CBN edibles will contain additional cannabinoids like CBD and THC.

Some manufacturers may choose to make their CBN edibles with CBN isolate, in which case they should only contain CBN and no other cannabinoids. CBN edibles, like any other cannabinoid-infused edible, should take anywhere between 30-120 minutes to take effect.

Sublinguals?

CBN oil is similar to CBD oil. Most of the time, CBN oil will be made by mixing CBN isolate with a carrier oil such as hemp oil or coconut MCT oil.

You can add your CBN oil to your favorite foods or drinks, or apply the oil directly under your tongue for rapid absorption. CBN oil taken under your tongue should take less time to take effect than CBN edibles— anywhere between 15-60 minutes.

Topicals?

CBN topicals are lotions, rubs, roll-ons, or salves infused with CBN. You’ll normally see CBN topicals also infused with CBD due to both cannabinoids’ anti-inflammatory properties. CBN topicals should offer localized relief for aches and pains that keep you up at night.

Does CBN Have Any Side Effects?

As of this writing, there are no known side effects of CBN, but that doesn’t mean they don’t exist— it just means we need more time to understand the cannabinoid.

Pregnant people, children, and those sensitive to THC should avoid CBN until we’re more certain of its safety.

Will CBN Interact with my other Medications?

While we do know that CBD interacts with certain medications, especially those that come with “grapefruit warnings,” we don’t know if CBN acts the same way.

To be on the safe side, take caution and speak to your pharmacist before trying CBN.

Does CBN make you hungry?

Unlike CBD which can have appetite-suppressing effects, CBN appears to stimulate appetite (at least in rodents)⁷. While CBN may not give you the munchies, it may be a great therapeutic option for people struggling with their appetites because of illness or cancer treatments.

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Did you know that 7 out of 10 Americans report not getting eight hours of sleep every night? If you’re one of these millions of Americans you know that not being able to get a good night’s rest can quickly become a nightmare. Sleep deprivation can lead to serious short-term and long-term health effects like high blood pressure, depression, and an increased risk of a heart attack.

If you’re one of the millions of Americans who suffer from irregular sleep, you may have heard of a new cannabinoid, CBN, which some believe has sleep-promoting properties.

In this piece, we’ll take a look at,

What CBN is
How it affects your body
And, whether taking CBN for sleep might help you

Continue reading “CBN For Sleep: Can This New Cannabinoid Help You Feel More Rested?”

If you’re someone who has trouble getting eight hours of sleep every night, don’t worry, you’re not alone. In a recent survey, 70% of Americans reported not being able to get the recommended amount of sleep at night. If you’re one of these millions of Americans who have sleep-related issues, there’s a good chance you’ve tried just about everything under the sun (and stars) to reclaim some of your sleep. You may have even heard that CBD for sleep might be a credible option.

You may have some questions like,

What is CBD?
How do you use CBD for sleep? Is it effective?
Are there side effects?
And most importantly, does CBD for sleep work?

We’ll touch on those and more in the following piece. Continue reading “CBD For Sleep: Can Hemp Make You Feel More Rested?”